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Old 16-April-2003, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by HankSolo
JS makes good points based on current knowledge, but current knowledge is only true until the next discovery. All the data isn't in yet, and it isn't fully understood. Anyone who believes it is, is a detriment to advancement.
Hank...what FACTS do you have to present that disprove the points that JS made?

Not "maybe", not "this interpretation", not "all the data isn't in", not "you just don't understand"...

FACTS, Hank...proven scientific unshakable FACTS...

"My guy's right 'cause I feel he is" just don't cut the mustard.

I see this so often in so many discussions. The idea that Established Theory Q isn't right, because more is being discovered every day and we might find something someday that upsets the applecart. Fine and dandy -- what we've got to this point that is factually, evidentially, and scientifically proven will stand on its own until that extra bit of evidence shows up. Naturally, that extra bit of evidence will have to be such that some or all of The Sciences as we know them will have to be totally recombobulated. But we'll wait for it.

You know what? That extra bit of evidence never shows up...and until it does, the mindset that makes Established Theory Q incorrect is WRONG!

You want us to believe you're right? Then PROVE US WRONG! But stop with this "I'll get around to it someday" cr*p!

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