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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

Orrex

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8. A relevant article from Cracked.com

Reply to Orrex (Original post)

Tue Apr 26, 2016, 09:45 AM

Apr 2016

The site gets a lot of harsh criticism from people who love pseudoscience and conspiracy theories, because the writers cut right through that bullshit and destroy those insane theories with clear reasoning, extensive citation and delicious snark.

HERE'S a heart-breaking but very relevant article on the mindless cruelty of conspiracy truebelievers.

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They're everywhere [View all] Orrex Jan 2016 OP

My former boss. progressoid Jan 2016 #1

My proposal: Pinch him. DetlefK Jan 2016 #2

So I just now spoke with the first nutjob conspiracy coworker Orrex Jan 2016 #3

The guy is an asshole. Archae Jan 2016 #4

Alas, that's becoming my impression as well. Orrex Jan 2016 #5

Wow. progressoid Jan 2016 #6

It was a real gut-punch Orrex Jan 2016 #7

A relevant article from Cracked.com Orrex Apr 2016 #8

Simple: Do as they preach. DetlefK Apr 2016 #9