Re: The Vinland Map's Ink

"Ken Towe" <ken.towe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:1112895617.752571.107550@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> Reasons to think it is a fake have been presented, over and over. Those
> who think the VM is authentic have grossly misunderstood or ignored
> many of them. They have grasped onto a few half-truths and innuendos
> and have, additionally, tried to support their case with ad hominem
> comments. They have attempted to digress from the facts, misstate the
> facts, and/or present other off-topic stuff. As an example, read the
> latest from Mrs. Johannson who continues to criticize, makes totally
> unsubstantiated assertions, ignores what I have written, but still
> doesn't suggest anything herself that will explain the appearance and
> composition of the VM. Accordingly, it is time for someone to put up
> something for the rest of us to criticize. They must, of course, have
> their facts straight. Some of those here do not. They continue to make
> unsubstantiated assertions....but provide NO SCENARIO OF THEIR OWN.

It's the Creation "Science" effect.

They believe (like creation "scientists") that if they prove someone
_else's_ hypothesis wrong, they prove _their's_ right.

This is, of course, wrong, but neither creation "scientists" nor folk
like Inger seem to ever notice.

David

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