In response to:
...* Test Your Hypothesis by the Extent to which it Demonstrates your Compassion and
Caring
* Raise Taxes to Fund Your Solution
* Wear the Right Colored Ribbon
*Collude with other like-minded scientists to ensure conformity of thought
*Ostracize any scientist who doesn't conform to your thought consensus
*Hide and or manipulate results to make it conform to your solution
*When all else fails, LIE to protect your hypothesis
I've been critical of Republican tactics and messaging this week, so let's give credit where it's due: Moments ago, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took to the floor and offered an immediate vote on President Obama's fiscal cliff plan, which shocked the Beltway late last week. (In case you're keeping score at home, this was the surreal proposal that induced McConnell to laugh out loud as it was outlined by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner). Harry Reid quickly objected and shut the whole thing down, labeling the suggestion a "stunt." Think about that. The President of the United States,...
Sounds about right.