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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/03/expelled.php

So, the tale of the day is that there is a new movie being screened called "Expelled". The movie claims that many proponents of Intelligent Design have been "expelled" from their jobs because of their beliefs.

A biologist and opponent of ID named PZ Myers, who is interviewed in the film and thanked in the credits, was attempting to see a preview showing with some family members and guests. He was recognized by the movie producer and asked to leave the theater before the show started. His family and guests were allowed in.

The kicker is that one of his guests also happened to have been interviewed in the film. He was ... Richard Dawkins.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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For those who aren't familiar with the name: Richard Dawkins (my apologies for the source.)

How delightful. We can only hope that this story won't generate too much publicity for that movie. HPH
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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I can't wait to see this movie. I bet it will be hilarious.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Mar 21 2008, 10:34 PM
The kicker is that one of his guests also happened to have been interviewed in the film. He was ... Richard Dawkins.
They would have been better off had they given Satan himself a free pass.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DrCloud,Mar 22 2008, 07:24 AM
.....Richard Dawkins ....
.....and he has Political Connections

....His father is a descendant of the Clinton family, which held the Earldom of Lincoln, ....
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dean,Mar 23 2008, 06:07 PM
They would have been better off had they given Satan himself a free pass.
They probably don't see much of a distinction.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DrCloud,Mar 22 2008, 04:24 AM
We can only hope that this story won't generate too much publicity for that movie.
They are clearly attempting the "Passion Of The Christ" marketing strategy -- direct marketing to churches, hoping a mention from the pastor will lead to churchgoers buying tickets.
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Thanks for posting that Mike, I laughed my ass off.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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I saw a wonderful bumper sticker last week in Houston:

"What we need in schools is a moment of Science."
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Mar 23 2008, 11:09 PM
They probably don't see much of a distinction.
Probably not, but Satan is the nicer guy.
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