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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 13 March 2012 01:31:53AM *  3 points [-]

I think a large part of the problem is that even the scientists who rise to or near the top are selected for their ability to play politics and not their scientific ability.

Comment author: buybuydandavis 14 March 2012 07:57:35AM 1 point [-]

I'd say they were selected for how well their conclusions support the desired policies of the politician appointing them.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 14 March 2012 11:39:50PM 1 point [-]

I wasn't just talking about US scientists.

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