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The graph is not accurate. Modern science took a backward spiral and went back to Christian Dark ages. It is still mired in there in many right wing minds who have not yet figured out the difference between science and myth.
In spite of the Palins and Huckabees of the world we have made huge leaps and bounds in modern science. Our very means of arguing this point is proof enough. Who would of thought a few short years ago that the internet would have grown to where virtually everyone had access. My blackberry is more powerful and capaple of more applications than my office computer of just a decade ago.
There are still people in power that believe in fairy tales and want the rest of us to live our lives according to myths written thousands of years ago, but despite that modern science is far from being in a backward spiral.
OTOH The Christian Dark ages are what passes for current events to Tranny Boy. He really needs to catch up or give up. I vote for "give up"
Consider that you might be a bit bigoted when you confuse the term 'right wing' for 'radical fundamental Christians, who by the way 1) don't control modern science and 2) even if they could would only limit a tiny portion of it that relates to their beliefs about human life.
It has a strong element of truth, yet it is totally unscientific. It presents itself as a quantitative analysis, yet there is no basis in fact for the values used. It is a huge over simplification of the issues yet is on the mark with it's simple message. The projection of expectations about exploring the galaxy is just far reaching enough for the proper effect.
there should be Asians represented on the graph.
The Asians, Africans and American Indians have their own graph.
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You discovered the cure for insomnia.
Current historians prefer the term "Middle Ages," because when the era is examined it was not such a dark period, after all. If they use "Dark," it is often because the period is not known, and there are a lack of records, thus it is "in the dark."
In fact, some of the most fantastic art and architecture in the world is from the "Dark Ages," including St. Marks, St. Peters, and Chartres.
St. Marks is an amazing accomplishment in terms of science. It was built on the marshes of Venice. Hard to imagine a less solid foundation to carry the weight of the building. If I recall, they sank pylons into the marsh so as to support the building.
Look at the dome of St. Peters. There are few accomplishments in the world that are that impressive. And they were dumb enough to build it without computers or power tools.
Finally, check out the art and literature. As for "dark," the way the light shines through a "Dark Ages" stained glass window, one can only say that it sheds a beautiful Light.
There WERE some dark times in the Middle Ages, but the main purpose of this graph is to further bash the Christianity of today.
you can not sound like me! I am king
have you been shorting some stock picks.
if so I bet you made a ton of money
as the stock market reaches a new bottom
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Stock market bottom??? As usual you are waay off. We are nowhere near the bottom. The market has bounced a good 15% off the bottom.
Cmon if you are going to keep posting here, you really need to keep up with the times.
I don't think I have ever seen a response on or off this board, on the internet or in conversation, that is less of a non sequitur than your post.
In response to something about the "dark ages," I mention the artistic achievments of the period, and you ask about me making money or short sales of stocks with a picture of stupid dolls.