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> Pruitt will surround himself with yes-men, and that is super scary when it comes to science. Essentially, all science that does not fit the administration's a
by merlincorey 9y ago
> Pruitt will surround himself with yes-men, and that is super scary when it comes to science. Essentially, all science that does not fit the administration's agenda will be rejected. This is just one of the precursors.
As an independent, I question how this situation is much different from years past. It's just a different set of yes-men.
- aaronbrethorst 9y agoWe are entitled to our own opinions, not our own facts. Scientific fact is not the exclusive domain of any political party. A question that's worth asking is: which political party is more interested in scientific fact when it comes to the climate?
- defined 9y agoPeer review is meant to compensate for scientific bias (i.e. "yes-men"). This administration is reducing peer review. Therefore the new yes-men are worse than the old.