Jack Kingston: The science is in, you’re an idiot.
Congressman Jack Kingston of Georgia’s 1st congressional district appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher this past Friday evening. Despite partial succumbing to his charming southern drawl and jovial attitude for much of the show, I ended up saying aloud, “My God, you are an idiot.” Now the outburst of “My God” was ironic given the fact that it was prompted by an answer the Congressman had given when Bill Maher asked the question, “Do you believe in evolution?” There was hope for a moment. There was a chance for redemption for all those who had yet to embrace science and the funny thing that follows, facts. I had crossed my fingers, closed my eyes and listened intently. I hadn’t been this on the edge of my seat since Sylvester Stallone held on to that screaming woman in Cliffhanger. But just like Sly, Jack Kingston couldn’t hang on. He couldn’t do the right thing and say, “No.” For that reason, my shoulders slumped, my head lay low and the words “My God, you are an idiot” involuntarily spewed from my lips.
My succumbation to southern charm had turned into anger at religious stupidity. There is a bigger picture here though, and that’s not only what angers me, but also saddens me to the point of hopelessness. Bill Maher looked at Jack Kingston after he answered the question on evolution and said, “Really, you really don’t believe in evolution?” in a constrained manner. He should have laid into him. Now I understand this Congressman has appeared on Real Time before and Bill Maher must show a certain level of gratitude and respect for any Republican guest appearing on his show. With that said, we do not intend to interview Jack Kingston anytime soon so I can say without reservation that, “You sir are a fucking idiot and you’re lack of scientific knowledge is both disheartening and disturbing.” I wish Bill Maher had said the same.
Evolution is no longer a matter of opinion. It is not up for debate. Should not be argued against with the ridiculous notion of creationism and anyone who believes God created the Earth and all it contains within 7 days is not fit for public office. There are serious consequences when prominent members of government disregard scientific facts for their own ridiculous relgious beliefs. What are those consequences? Other stupid people believe them. Then the stupid kids of those stupid people believe their parents and the cycle never ends.
Religion is a serious problem in the United States and it’s a cancer throughout the world. I find it scary when a grown man who holds political office is still debating the fairy tales of the bible and still questioning whether glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate. Until we rid ourselves of this religious ideology and no longer elect bible-toting men and women like Jack Kingston we’re all going to be in a heap of trouble. I appreciate the southern hospitality Congressman Kingston, it’s the lack of education I can do without.
This is fucking ridiculous. Evolution is a “theory”, just as much a “fairy tale” as the scriptures of the Bible. It’s really just an idea about the past and yes, there are discrepancies…(and what the hell does one have to do with the other anyway? does it just make it convenient for you to demonize anyone who doesn’t agree with you? “They don’t agree with me, so they must be clinging to their Bible!!”)
I think that ANYTIME I find myself in the position of trying to make a point, I will follow your lead and just add, ” is not a matter of opinion. It is not up for debate.” That, apparently, will take care of it. Idiot.
Yes, I apologize you’re correct. The “theories” of science which are based on research and factual evidence deserve no more merit than statements like “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” What was I thinking, I AM an idiot. Thank you for correcting me.
Quick question… What was there before the Big Bang? And who created that super dense ball which blew up and created our Universe?
Well that would have been God of course. Then he quickly jumped ahead a few billion billion years and put Adam, Eve and a snake on planet Earth.