FEATURE ARTICLES. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD? PART 1.

As the Controversy Continues over GLOBAL WARMING, THE POLITICS OF THE SUBJECT ARE PUSHING ASIDE WHAT REALLY COUNTS, LEAVING US WITH THE FOLLOWING;

ARE CONCLUSIONS BASED UPON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD, LOGIC, AND CRITICAL THINKING COMING UNDER ATTACK BY THOSE PUSHING A POLITICAL AGENDA THAT IS ENTIRELY SELF- SERVING, AND CARES NOTHING ABOUT THE REALITY
OF THE SITUATION?

This Article is not going to Address the GLOBAL WARMING Controversy Itself, but will look at THE PROCESSES BEING USED TO ARRIVE AT THE DIFFERENT CONCLUSIONS BEING OFFERED TO BEST EXPLAIN THE EVIDENCE RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER.  IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND THE TRUTH ABOUT ANY NATURAL PHENOMENA, AND WHAT WILL LEAD US TO REAL ANSWERS INSTEAD OF BOGUS ASSERTIONS.

First, a Few Guidelines.

-  If one side spends most of its Time and Energy Attempting to Poke Holes in the Oppositions Theories, Evidence, and Conclusions, and Little on its Own Arguments that Support Their Position, IT MAY BE BECAUSE THEY HAVE LITTLE TO OFFER.

-  Arguing Motivations is a Meaningless Waste of Time.  The SCIENTIFIC METHOD IS NOT A VALUE BASED WAY OF LOOKING AT THE NATURAL WORLD.  LIKE THE RULES OF LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING,  THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD ACTS INDEPENDENTLY OF THE REASONS BEHIND THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS.

-  What is the Source of the Evidence, Testimony, and Opinions being offered? For Example, Are they Taken From Peer Reviewed Material that has been Heavily Examined and Scrutinized for any Procedural Mistakes?

FINALLY, WHAT TYPE OF EVIDENCE WOULD EITHER SIDE CONSIDER IMPORTANT AND CRUCIAL ENOUGH THAT IT WOULD CHANGE THEIR POSITION ON THE SUBJECT?

END PART 1.

Date-  3/25/2015.

LOGIC. IT'S NOT JUST FOR VULCANS, AND VIEWERS OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY." #5 PT 1.

There is one Logical Fallacy that seems to be prevalent in many activities and beliefs that are part of every day life for most people.  It could be Science, Religion, Politics, Economics etc.  It is used so often, that most of us would not recognize it.  Rarely, is the reasoning behind it questioned, for it might mean facing the truth in certain situations that could contradict established opinions.

Here is an example taken from Religion:  "If we can provide evidence that there was a great flood in the distant past, then the Christian Bible was relating a real event. Therefore, since it was proven right in this case, everything else contained within its pages must be accepted as true."

Now, an example taken from Science.

"In his book, ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES, Darwin introduces the concept of Natural Selection.  Through careful examination of the Fossil Record, Science accepts that this process is identifiable, verifiable and factual in nature.  Therefore, everything else contained in the book must also be true."

These are examples of the Logical Fallacy TRUTH BY ASSOCIATION.

Here is another example, taken from classic literature.

"The Trojan War, as described by Homer in THE ILIAD, was thought to be a fictional creation by the author.  However, archaeological excavations in Turkey indicate that such a city probably did exist, and there is evidence of destruction by fire. Therefore, If the Trojan War was a real event, then everything written by Homer describing it must be true.  This includes intervention by the Gods, and characters such as Achilles, Odysseus and Hector were real people that actually had the attributes described by Homer." 

End PT 1.

QUICK HITTERS. POST #34. DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES GO TO WASTE. PT 4.

Unfortunately, the Controversy can be found in the Usual Place, 

WHEN WE DISCUSS ENFORCING OR LEGISLATING RELIGIOUS FAITH INTO LAW:

IT IS THE SELF-CENTERED JUDGMENT THAT FAITH ALONE SHOULD DECIDE THE MORAL AND ETHICAL GUIDELINES THAT ARE TO MAKE UP AN ESTABLISHED CODE OF LAW, BINDING ON ALL.

FREEDOM OF RELIGION, as it is defined within the CONCEPT of INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, Means:  

ALLOWING THE MANNER OF WORSHIP, PERFORMANCE OF RITUALS, AND THE PUBLIC EXPRESSION OF A BELIEF SYSTEM TO BE FREE OF GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE AND POSSIBLE SANCTIONS...

...UNLESS SUCH BEHAVIOR VIOLATES A SEPARATE CODE OF CONDUCT,

ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE REPUBLIC ITSELF, ALONG WITH THE SAFETY, FREEDOM, AND WELL- BEING OF ITS CITIZENS.

WHY?

A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC CREATES TWO SETS OF LAWS WHICH SEPARATE THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF PROPER AND ACCEPTABLE MORAL BEHAVIOR...

SEE NEXT POST.

FEATURE ARTICLES. DONALD TRUMPS RISE TO THE TOP OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY: NOT AS SURPRISING AS YOU MAY THINK. #2.

Unfortunately, as Donald Trump becomes the Republican Parties Candidate for 

President,(OFFICIALLY), those behind his Triumph are again being given a free pass, 

AND PROGRESSIVES CONTINUE TO IGNORE VOTING BLOCS THAT 

ARE MUCH MORE REPRESSIVE THAN ANYTHING CORPORATE AMERICA COULD DREAM UP.

Since his Acceptance Speech is being Dissected by REGULAR NEWS OUTLETS, AND NUMEROUS SITES ON THE INTERNET, with his Tenuous Half- Truths, and Glib attempts at Deception falling flat, 

THE BIG QUESTION BECOMES THIS:

WHO,OR WHAT, IS THE REAL POWER BEHIND HIS SUCCESSFUL BID FOR THE NOMINATION? 

Normally, we would associate such an event with the following;

-  ESTABLISHED PARTY LEADERS.-  However, we are seeing just the opposite, with many REPUBLICAN STALWARTS REFUSING TO BACK HIM, WHICH INCLUDES NOT BEING IN ATTENDANCE AT THE CONVENTION. (TED CRUZ REBUFFING TRUMPS CANDIDACY BEING THE MOST RECENT.) 

OR.

-  FINANCIAL BACKING BY CORPORATE AMERICA.-  Again, the Refusal or the Withdrawal of many Corporate Sponsors from the Convention seems to indicate a Lack of Enthusiasm in being associated with the REPUBLICAN PARTY, OR CANDIDATE TRUMP.

WHAT IS THE ANSWER?

ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS?

1)  Since his Delegate Count came from Victories in PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WHAT WERE THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THOSE WHO TURNED OUT TO VOTE?  REMEMBER, THE NUMBER OF VOTERS WHO TURN OUT FOR PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES ARE SMALL, COMPARED TO A GENERAL ELECTION. 

2)  If Candidate Trump considered his rejection by Traditional Republican Leadership, along with the Loss of Corporate Sponsorship, as not Important enough to CHANGE THE MESSAGE, TONE, OR METHODS THAT WERE BEING USED TO GAIN THE NOMINATION, THAN FROM WHAT SOURCE(S) DID HE DERIVE ENOUGH SUPPORT TO WIN THE NOMINATION?

Date- 7/23/2016.