Blinded to the science

There's this Ogden Nash poem about a rotten little boy who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. Santa, as it turns out, doesn't believe in the little boy, who finds himself magically transformed into a jack-in-the-box. Advantage: Santa.

So, you know how Republicans don't believe in science-y stuff like evolution and global warming? Turns out the feeling is mutual:

... of 2500 polled scientists, just 6 percent of the polled identify themselves as Republicans (as opposed to 23 percent of the overall population)

These findings are in line with my own anecdotal assessment of the Republican party as a haven for racist fundie morons with guns.

And I am the first to admit that my intro to this item was twee and precious. I am also the first to invite you to blow me. That's an awesome Photoshop.