Christine O'Donnell Flubs a Basic Science Question

The Republican candidate for Senate from the state of Delaware- Christine O'Donnell- is asked by CNN's Wolf Blitzer if she believes evolution is a myth. She should have just responded with a simple no- but Christine decided to go another direction.

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[jessie2580]

A true scientist would never hold on to any theory when new evidence is presented. Calling a theory a de facto fact is perfectly reasonable. Science operates on many "de facto" facts. It takes a lot of evidence and research for a theory to become a de facto fact, but it happens all the time. And in the rare cases a de facto fact is proven false by evidence, most scientists rejoice at having learned something new and having moved closer to the truth.

[dwolfcoach]

Creationism is not allowed in US public classrooms. The reason is that it does not present, measure, or observe evidence then open itself to peer review-THAT is what science does and THEN it draws conclusions. Creation draws THE conclusion and then makes assertions. It flunks all standards by which science is adjudicated.

[aegis027]

@EHJBoyd Yes, but do you see physics majors demanding that both sides of the idea get taught? Or only the incorrect one? Religion needs to get it in its thick head that can't go on teach impressionable minds that god made everything; The End. Not until it shows us some actual proof.

[aegis027]

@goonsnak2k Yes there is.

[therealjammit]

Christine O'Donnell: "...What I believe is irrelevant". She finally speaks the truth. Even what I believe is irrelevant. Also, evolution is a theory, just like gravity. Now, fly the fuck away.

[TheGroggler]

You need to adjust the color key to take out the green screen bleed around your character. Adding a simple choker in after effects should take that straight off. Nice video, its important to show people like Christine O'Donnell up as the ignorant fools they are. Saying that, I'd definitely giver her one! I presume she's pretty horny from all her masturbation abstinence.

[dancingnancy09]

no no no no- you dont let people decide what they want taught in schools- you teach fact! you teach truth! evolution is fact and that is the truth! you dont teach one plus one can equal two or it can equal three -you decide- you teach one plus one equals two and nothing else beacuse it does and there are no other options no matter how you attempt to argue otherwise- this womans self interest is discusting and an insult to intelligence!

[Curas1]

God (figure of speech) it's so unfair being a partly conservative Atheist, because you just know science is true because there is no supernatural, but regardless hippies just suck.

Sigh, so unfair .....

[scottpastry]

great video..... but one little issue. no matter how well supported by evidence, evolutionary theory will always be that, a scientific theory. when you say things like 'evolution is so well supported you cant even call it a theory anymore' you fail to recognize the true meaning of a scientific theory.

[resistnzisfutl]

First, we need to let the experts in the field decide how that field is taught. Second, all schools should have minimum standards so that children can be prepared for whatever future opportunities they choose to pursue. Third, religion is NOT on equal footing with science; they are two completely different systems asking completely different questions; one is based on verifiable evidence found in the natural world, the other is made up, explains nothing, and is wholely useless practically.

[elderberry9]

Perhaps when chemistry is taught in schools, they should give equal time to teaching alchemy as an alternative theory. Also perhaps astrology should be taught along side astronomy. Perhaps numerology could be taught along with mathematics. Maybe in history class we should teach that theories about The lost continent of Atlantis are scientific and valid. or maybe we could teach alternative views about the Holocaust and American slavery.

[pumpkinbowling]

It's definitely a fair question. If you like her answer or if you don't, the question is fair. If you believe in Creationism you should be able to plainly say that. If you think Creationism belongs in school you should be able to plainly say that. If you feel like your answer sounds stupid or embarrassing, don't blame the question. Do you believe in Evolution or not?