Life in the Banana Patch

A collection of thoughts and asides about life. And if I think of anything that needs to be mocked, it will show up here.

"If a man is offered a fact which goes against his instincts, he will scrutinize it closely, and unless the evidence is overwhelming, he will refuse to believe it. If, on the other hand, he is offered something which affords a reason for acting in accordance to his instincts, he will accept it even on the slightest evidence. The origin of myths is explained in this way."
--Bertrand Russell

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Psychic Sylvia Browne said in February 2003 that Shawn Hornbeck was dead, and would be found 20 miles from his home. Shawn was found, alive, on January 12 only a few miles from his home. Browne said the "killer" was hispanic and drove a car with fins, popular in the 50s & 60s. The real abductor appears to be a white male, Michael J. Devlin, who drives a white pick up. Here's James Randi's comments on these "psychics." Here's a link to CNN's ongoing coverage.

This is why I won't support John Edward as he "Crosses Over" to run for President. Psychics shouldn't be trusted in our highest office.

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