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From: ethan@utastro.UUCP (Ethan Vishniac)
Newsgroups: net.philosophy,net.sci
Subject: Re: More Contempt prior to Investigation
Message-ID: <563@utastro.UUCP>
Date: Sun, 23-Mar-86 20:57:49 EST
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Posted: Sun Mar 23 20:57:49 1986
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References: <435@ccivax.UUCP> <489@ccivax.UUCP>
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Summary: Velikovsky

In article <489@ccivax.UUCP>, rb@ccivax.UUCP (rex ballard) writes:
> 
> Now that we've all shown our contempt for the 'paranormal'
> how about some other examples.
> 
> I've been reading a book called "Velikovski Reconsidered" which includes
> a great number of examples of how leading scientists have effectively
> shown "contempt" for what could be a very valid theory.  The interesting
> thing is that the facts, as they come in, are in Velikovski's favor.
> 
Now this is bullshit.  If you want to discuss Velikovsky then take it
to net.origins.  There's a real enthusiast there who seems unable to
understand anything about physics, astronomy, geology, biology or math,
which is about what it takes to take Velikovsky seriously.

If you can't resist setting me straight, please do so by private mail.
I don't see why this newsgroup has to get victimized by this stuff.
-- 
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