Illinois governor candidates mostly accept evolution

Jason Spaceman

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Dec 29, 2009, 4:44:44 AM12/29/09

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From the article:
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The candidates for Illinois governor say they see little reason for conflict
between faith and science when it comes to evolution.

In response to a question from The Associated Press, candidates from both
parties said they accept the scientific theory of evolution but also believe God
guides the universe.

"Science seems to support evolution but there is no doubt that I have seen the
hand of God at work in my travels and everyday life," Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale
Republican, said in a typical answer.

Evolution has become a foundation of modern science but is rejected by some
politicians and political groups. At least three Republican candidates for
president in 2008 said they did not believe in evolution.

It also has been a major point of contention in some state battles over school
curriculum and whether science courses should discuss creationism or intelligent
design as a counterpoint to evolution.

Illinois Republicans have seen growing division between moderates and
conservatives over several issues, from global warming to gun control to gay
rights. But evolution hasn't been one of those hot-button topics.
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J. Spaceman

All-seeing-I

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Dec 29, 2009, 9:09:12 PM12/29/09

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On Dec 29, 3:44�am, Jason Spaceman <notrea...@jspaceman.homelinux.org>
wrote:

> From the article:
> -----------------------------------------------------
> The candidates for Illinois governor say they see little reason for conflict
> between faith and science when it comes to evolution.

Sorry dude. I think most of America is fed up with what "The
candidates" think about anything.

Quantum Leaper

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Dec 30, 2009, 12:08:18 PM12/30/09

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How do you choose a candidate? Roll dice? Considering their ideas are
the only way you can pick a candidate. Look at this way, an Illinois
Govenor has a better chance of going to prison than a murderer does in
Illinois. You might get a better candidate for Govenor in the land of
Lincoln by rolling dice...

Boikat

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Dec 30, 2009, 4:10:59 PM12/30/09

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Then you should not vote. Ever. If you don't know, or care, what
the candidates stand for, then you cannot be trusted to make an
informed decision.

Boikat

Christopher Denney

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Dec 30, 2009, 4:24:13 PM12/30/09

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I usually go in to an election searching for who I like the least,
then vote for the other one. I can't say there are many politicos that
I would throw a life preserver too if I was driving around a barge
full of them, so I go with the principle of least hated.

VoiceOfReason

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Dec 30, 2009, 4:57:32 PM12/30/09

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Jason Spaceman wrote:
> From the article:
> -----------------------------------------------------
> The candidates for Illinois governor say they see little reason for conflict
> between faith and science when it comes to evolution.

Well it's about damned time these friggin' politicians found their
scrotums and stopped paying lip service to ignorant cretins.

> In response to a question from The Associated Press, candidates from both
> parties said they accept the scientific theory of evolution but also believe God
> guides the universe.
>
> "Science seems to support evolution but there is no doubt that I have seen the
> hand of God at work in my travels and everyday life," Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale
> Republican, said in a typical answer.
>
> Evolution has become a foundation of modern science but is rejected by some
> politicians and political groups. At least three Republican candidates for
> president in 2008 said they did not believe in evolution.

Hence one of the reasons I gave up on the Republican party.

> It also has been a major point of contention in some state battles over school
> curriculum and whether science courses should discuss creationism or intelligent
> design as a counterpoint to evolution.

That has been decided in the courts, over and over and over... The
cretins still don't grasp the concept.

<...>

Boikat

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Dec 30, 2009, 5:01:32 PM12/30/09

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On Dec 30, 3:24�pm, Christopher Denney <christopher.den...@gmail.com>
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Sadly, that's about the way it goes, nowadays.

Boikat

Frank J

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Dec 30, 2009, 5:39:20 PM12/30/09

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On Dec 29, 4:44�am, Jason Spaceman <notrea...@jspaceman.homelinux.org>
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Here's another blog article about it (check the comments too):

http://sensuouscurmudgeon.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/creationism-the-illinois-governors-race/

Greg G.

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Dec 30, 2009, 5:50:36 PM12/30/09

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> http://sensuouscurmudgeon.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/creationism-the-il...

Is the FrankJ in the comments one of your sock puppets? Is the TomS
another TO denizen?

All-Seeing-I

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Dec 31, 2009, 9:14:23 PM12/31/09

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On Dec 30, 3:24�pm, Christopher Denney <christopher.den...@gmail.com>
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> full of them, so I go with the principle of least hated.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I like that philosophy.

I may try it.

All-Seeing-I

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Dec 31, 2009, 9:16:10 PM12/31/09

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> another TO denizen?- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -

What happened to nym shifting being a bannable offense?

Or does that just apply to creationist?

Caranx latus

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Dec 31, 2009, 9:21:50 PM12/31/09

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All-Seeing-I wrote:
> On Dec 30, 3:24 pm, Christopher Denney <christopher.den...@gmail.com>
> wrote:

<snip>

>> I usually go in to an election searching for who I like the least,
>> then vote for the other one. I can't say there are many politicos that
>> I would throw a life preserver too if I was driving around a barge
>> full of them, so I go with the principle of least hated.
>

> I like that philosophy.
>
> I may try it.

That's the "lesser of two Curculionidae" approach.