They hide behind a desire for "debate," but the problem with experts engaging with them is that such engagement elevates them far beyond what they merit. Even well-meaning folks on "our side" fall for the debate trope from time to time.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2019/03/19/josh-elliott-false-balance-vaccines/ …
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Of course, an intense desire to "debate" experts publicly is a prominent feature of cranks of all varieties. They crave validation by being seen in public with a real expert on the same stage, as if their ideas had merit.
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I have no idea why we are giving time to these people who hold fantastical beliefs like Robert Kennedy. They see way to many unicorns and not enough zebra's.
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Mate you are 2 cans short of a 6 pack. Waste of time
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