FireGarden
Philosopher
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Hillary Clinton did not believe that she dodged bullets in Bosnia. But it was something she thought she needed to say to show military valor and international wisdom to get elected.
In a similar way Michelle Backmann might be saying this crazy creationism stuff because she figures her base wants to here something like it. She doesn't come out and say evolution is a lie. Did you notice that?
So you think it's alright if she's just pandering to her supporters?
It occurs to me that giving them what they want (at the moment, creationism in science class) would be an even better way of gaining their support than merely talking about it.
But one thing is sure. Even if she is elected, there is no way she will have the power to make public schools teach stupid stuff.
She will also not have the power to make abortions illegal.
Surely that depends on who is elected with her and how much support those policies have in America generally.