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What we're seeing in Mr. Handley is an example of the "post hoc ergo propter hoc" fallacy -- assuming that because Event B followed Event A, Event A caused Event B. His son became autistic after receiving vaccinations; ergo he assumes the vaccinations caused the autism.

posted 3 years, 4 months ago
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I was appalled by Jennifer Margulis' statement that measles can be "a good thing to have." I grew up in the era before measles shots were available, and trust me -- measles is NOT a good thing to have. It is a killer disease. I had measles and survived with no permanent ill effects, but I knew kids who were not so lucky. One suffered serious brain damage; another died. If Jennifer's "research" led her to conclude that measles is not a serious disease, I have to seriously question the validity of her other information about the vaccination issue.

posted 3 years, 4 months ago
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Well, the show is over and NOBODY challenged the LIE that Senator Obama does not sing the national anthem or say the pledge of allegiance. Shame on you, OPB!

posted 4 years ago
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No, he was NOT "stating an opinion" -- he was stating AS A FACT that Senator Obama does not say the pledge of allegiance or sing the national anthem. And that is simply FALSE. It is nothing but lying right-wing propaganda.

posted 4 years ago
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Two points:

1. The false statement by Mr. Neuman that Barack Obama will not say the pledge of allegiance or salute the flag must not be allowed to go unchallenged. This is a discredited piece of misinformation that the right wing has been spreading about Senator Obama for months. I am disappointed that OPB let it pass without questioning it.

2. The role of commander-in-chief is just one part of the job of the president of the United States; therefore, whether or not a candidate has military credentials and/or military expertise should not trump every other consideration.

posted 4 years ago
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