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Politics : Mainstream Politics and Economics
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To: koan who wrote (608)9/2/2011 7:41:42 PM
From: Bearcatbob5 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 85487
 
Why 52% of all scientists are liberal.


I wonder what the percentage of engineers is as to being liberal. Since our last jousts I have come to far better understand the differences between "scientists" and engineers. A primary difference is who pays their salaries. Many "scientists" do their work with government funded studies. Engineers on the other hand I believe are more likely to work for a living - in a corporation. There is a huge difference between studying the habits of fruit flies and building bridges.

I have a good friend who does research at a local university. He is a pretty rational guy - until the subject of government funding of "research" comes up. As in Watergate - simply follow the money. He would be one of your for liberals - following the money.

Bob
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