Ron Johnson claims his Russia-fueled COVID misinformation is like science
Sen. Ron Johnson tried to compare his Russia, which echoes COVID misinformation and lies, with the scientific method.
Sen. Johnson tweeted:
What is dangerous is that the Biden administrator and federal health agencies silence those who disagree with them and offer second opinions. The scientific method is skeptical and asks questions – it does not silence debate. https://t.co/GgdoZHcaVU
– Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) 28 November 2021
Sen. Johnson, like most Republicans, can no longer comprehend the concept of science. Opinions are not equal to science. Opinions based on conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines are dangerous methods of deceiving people into illness and death.
The scientific method is not about asking questions based on conspiracy theories. The scientific method is about asking questions and then using tests to prove or disprove a hypothesis. It is about critical thinking based on what is provable.
Conspiracy theories are the opposite of the scientific method.
Sen. Johnson knows this, and his attempts to legitimize conspiracy theories by equating them with science are deceptive, dangerous, and deadly to anyone who dares to believe his lies.
Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, specializing in social reform movements.
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