"It 's all political . Science has all kinds of political ramifications . If the atheists can successfully steer people away from God , they can get them voting for the abortion-loving , tax-raising , American-hating party known as the Communists -- er -- Democrats ."
"I will let Peeling address this . But seriously , do you truly believe that scientists are this great cabal whose ultimate purpose is to steer the political process in a more liberal direction ? To what end ? Are conservatives more unwilling to fund science , is that your point ?"
"Science has all kinds of political ramifications"
"do you truly believe that scientists are this great cabal whose ultimate purpose is to steer the political process in a more liberal direction ?"