Maybe a useful rhetorical tactic, but hardly useful for thinking about how to build a better future. (blogs.nature.com)
A well known set of rhetorical tactics used by fake AGW skeptics to paralyze sensible discussions, mischaracterize scientists, and generally poison the political atmosphere. (realclimate.org)
Mark Lynas, a former anti-GMO activist who now considers GMO fears a «conspiracy theory,» notes that GMO opponents use the same rhetorical tactics beloved of climate deniers: cherry - picking evidence, emphasizing a few dissenting «experts» over the scientific consensus, and attempting to «capture and control the public - policy agenda to enforce its long - held prejudices.» (theatlantic.com)