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Utterly Stupid Quote of the Day

Category: Evolutionary Biology
Posted on: December 5, 2007 3:51 PM, by Greg Laden

The flagellum is said to possess "irreducible complexity," meaning it could not have been produced by evolution. This argues for an outside intelligent designer operating beyond the laws of nature.

From Conservapedia.

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1
operating beyond the laws of nature.
Did they just blow up the space alien "theory"? Tsk, tsk.

Posted by: Virgil Samms | December 5, 2007 4:37 PM

2

It's really sad.

Posted by: Skeptic4u | December 5, 2007 5:18 PM

3

Conservapedia is full of fun facts. Check out the "Richard Dawkins" entry! Lulz!

Posted by: PalMD | December 5, 2007 5:34 PM

4

Well it is true it is "said to". They just forgot to mention the sayers are bunch of brain-dead religious extremists who think science should be about proving the bible.

Posted by: sailor | December 5, 2007 7:31 PM

5

Quick, someone correct it to say "is babbled in tongues to...". Much more accurate.

Posted by: MemeGene | December 5, 2007 8:00 PM

6

Great! Now we can cancel a few grants 'cuz asking questions about the origin of something "irreducibly complex" is just stupid.

Posted by: tourettist | December 5, 2007 8:52 PM

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This argues for an outside intelligent designer operating beyond the laws ...
I heard that Bush had discussions with god. I didn't know that god was taking lessons from his administration.

Posted by: Ex-drone | December 5, 2007 8:52 PM

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