Sentences with phrase «lack of evidence when»

While this creepy walk through post-war Vienna may not always make sense (Joe Cotton's character argues with the cops about them having a lack of evidence when he in fact is on the light side of proof) it's moody atmospherics make for an interesting crawl through the bad side of town.

Not exact matches

«There are real shortcomings in how American politics are covered, including pervasive groupthink among media elites, an unhealthy obsession with the insider's view of politics, a lack of analytical rigor, a failure to appreciate uncertainty, a sluggishness to self - correct when new evidence contradicts pre-existing beliefs, and a narrow viewpoint that lacks perspective.»

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Ever when faced with overwhelming evidence that major changes are needed, most companies are slow to take action and lack the sense of urgency required to get things done.

Still, when you couple this absence of increased credit with the lack of evidence that QE worked the way the Fed thought it would, you would be forgiven for wondering whether QE had any significant impact on output and employment at all.

And the lack of physical evidence when that evidence should be there, such as the absence of archaeological confirmation of the Exodus, can be used to reject the historicity of some biblical myths.

but when you look at the evidence (or lack there of), the chance of a god (or that my left nut is god) is so miniscule that it's not worth considering.

That atheists attempt to make this case is clear evidence of their utter lack of familiarity with the bible, and their complete willingness to suspend objective critical thought when it comes to criticizing Christians.

He also could have easily placed the fake bones on dinosaurs under the ground to test those lacking in faith... as well as removed any evidence of the global flood after the fact because leaving definitive proof of biblical events is unnecessary when all you should really need is faith...

when they wrote it and how life was when they wrote it, believe it or not, I have faith if you REALLY study the bible and all aspects of it, you will see its weaknesses... for those who believe are known for the lack of knowledge of there own faith, for those who are PROPERLY educated with open minds, quickly loose there faith when they are saturated with the false evidence that's abundantly around us each day..

Capital punishment's lack of demonstrated superiority as a deterrent (the evidence for its effectiveness being at best mixed), the capacity of society to protect itself equally well by permanently imprisoning those who are currently being executed (which is possible at limited marginal cost, especially when one takes into account the cost of the extended trial procedures and interminable appeals and reviews which usually accompany capital punishment)-- all these points are important, but their utility is chiefly as rebuttal arguments in response to the empirically weak but emotionally strong claims made on behalf of capital punishment.

Agreed with the exception that when it comes to believing whether or not any gods exists, I have an opinion based on the lack of evidence.

I am not an agnostic because I don't think it's very honest when faced with the lack of evidence for God to say «Well both sides of the debate are at a stand still!

to J.W. and fred — i think its rather silly to argue anything as fact if its cleary thought based (i.e. lacking proof / evidence) when asked about the where did we come from or how the universe (whatever) i always answer with i don't know, but then i pose an idea — i state openly thats its only an idea... if any one of you religions folks would simple agree to the FACT that what you BELIEVE is real is REALLY only an idea until proven (much like evolution) then i would find much more pleasing conversations beyond the realm of atheists... but alas, i am still waiting — i found some but most are imovible in there beliefs that god is real, provable, and most def.

but i didn't state anything example — i stated that the theory of evolution is yet to be proved and so with that i agree that due to that lacking it is equal to the theory of god... the only thing i said which is cemented truth for anything is that we don't know what the real answer is... and by stating ideas as facts serves no real purpose but a selfish one... lets call it an ease - ment on the inner self, the mind can now be at peace with the hope that when i die i get to live yet again... full belief in this is insane without evidence.

In response to your suggestion of no scientific evidence that a child lacks when a mother works.

Sano's name has been dragged through the mud and when nothing was done regarding this due to lack of evidence, people on here are saying «I'll be happy when someone hits homers, but not him.»

«I believe in my god, I will not back down even when shown evidence... I will refuse to acknowledge that evidence and write articles about lack of evidence to support my ignorance.»

I wouldn't take this rumor as truth due to the lack of evidence, I will point to how Wenger has looked to offload players at 30 when Arsenal have backed him, if Silent Stan is actually going to get the players Wenger wants this time round then I would think Wenger is looking at top YOUNGISH talent who can do the job for us now.

NONE of them could do what Dez does and Hurns can't either as evidenced by his total lack of production on the Jaguars when he was tasked with the # 1 WR spot.

In «Surgery and Patient Choice: The Ethics of Decision Making,» ACOG notes that while the right of patients to refuse unwanted surgery is well known, less clear is the right of patients to have a surgical procedure when the scientific evidence supporting it is incomplete, of poor quality, or totally lacking — a frequent scenario in medicine.

Washington, DC — A new committee opinion from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) addresses the controversy of elective cesarean delivery, using it as an example of how doctors can ethically help patients make decisions about surgical treatment when there is a lack of firm evidence for or against such surgery.

Conference is concerned about evidence from the research which shows that when members who are being bullied initiate Grievance Procedures against headteachers or other senior leaders, they may experience a lack of natural justice in the forms of honesty, fairness and impartiality because this same group are the most likely perpetrators of workplace bullying.

We find it very bizarre that the Hon. Attorney - General, Ms Gloria Akufo, who assured the entire citizenry of her commitment to fairness and strict adherence to ethical principles at her vetting not too long ago, will claim that she exercised the said constitutional discretion on grounds merely that there was a lack of evidence to prosecute the case in question when indeed, the Siting Judge, Court Clerks, Court Bailiffs, Court Warrant Officers (CWOs), Journalists as well as notable public figures in whose presence the said court was physically attacked and the accused persons freed, are alive and available to be interviewed and evidence taken from same.

Given the incidence of lung cancer and the associated costs An inexpensive and relatively easy cancer therapy to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, like physical activity, could be beneficial, especially for therapy, but clinicians underutilize exercise as a therapy, in part due to the lack of evidence - based consensus as to how and when to implement increasing physical activity.

When science posits a truth that seems to contradict Scripture (lack of evidence of a global flood, for example), the Bible's inherent elasticity simply envelops the new finding, and any apparent contradiction is relegated to the realm of parable (where Noah's ark resides, in the view of many Catholics).

«Though several studies have suggested that amyloid beta builds up when we lack sleep, and previous evidence has shown sleep may give the brain a chance to clear out clumps of amyloid beta, unfortunately none have been able to confirm that sleep deprivation can cause dementia.

For lack of fossil evidence, they have no guide as to when, where or how the first forms of life emerged.

Where is the evidence that this way is better, as I saw a comment where you said lack of carbs increase the fungi, in my experience I seemed to control the yeast better when I was lower carb.

When contacted by the review board he denied any knowledge of the image manipulation, but given the evidence to the contrary the board concluded that his «statement lacks credibility,» according to the report.

When their prime suspect Jason (Ben Crompton) is released due to lack of evidence, they take after their ex-cop father Lenny (Brian Cox) and take the interrogation into their own hands.

In one scene, there is a character named Izzy (Page, To Rome with Love) who tries to bring down someone close to her whose company is involved in a major pollution scandal, but these moments don't ring as profound without anything to ground her character, and the way that this story thread evolves feels manufactured, which is evidenced by the lack of genuine emotion when the episode concludes in a traumatic way.

In sum, and as the remainder of the testimony demonstrates, the lack of evidence on effective outcomes stemming from neo-voucher programs, over the course of several years and across states, raises serious questions about moving forward with these policies, particularly when our most underserved students are placed on the front line of the policy.

How many is enough when it comes to charters, given the scandals and problems, and the lack of evidence of overall success?

I have been particularly dismayed by the intransigence and unwillingness of state agencies to consider new information in light of the mountain of evidence supporting the success of American public education, especially when the lack of oversight and transparency in our privatized charter schools became glaringly evident this past year.

That's when it gets annoying, because you find yourself constantly trying to convince people that you ARE writing, despite the lack of evidence.

Although some constituencies from the writing and publishing communities in their written evidence to the advisory panel expressed concerns about remote downloading; worrying that the technology would lack the necessary «friction» that a library visit provides when borrowing a printed book, it would be counter-intuitive not to recognize the technological ease of remote downloading and the likely consumer demand for it.

Likewise, when a client's diversified portfolio «underperforms» in a direct comparison against the S&P 500 — it is not evidence of our «lack of skill», but is instead a result of us spreading out risk into multiple asset classes.

The argument was a lack of evidence that large molecules were intact when absorbed across the intestinal wall, and there was no evidence that glandular extracts had any healing effects or could target any specific internal organs.

a.) He lacks credentials; b.) He hasn't titled dogs in either obedience or in the show dog ring; c.) He uses «old methods» such as leash corrections, e-collars, dominance techniques, the alpha roll; which they claim induces «learned helplessness»; d.) The dogs are stressed when his methods are applied; e.) Some behavioral problems are medically related, are not going to be addressed by any kind of behavior modification program, and Cesar Millan doesn't clarify this in his writings or on his TV show; f.) He doesn't use the accepted behavioral terminology, and makes up his own behavioral vocabulary; and g.) He and his company are being sued by a former customer for allegedly injuring a dog; inferring or charging this is evidence he is a cruel and inhumane trainer.

Cats Protection presented evidence to the Committee explaining how the lack of appropriate regulation has allowed unscrupulous individuals to breed and sell kittens that are suffering from sickness and are often sold under eight weeks of age when they are too young to leave the mother cat.

There is no scientific evidence that eating one's placenta is beneficial, but the government is more worried about the lack of regulation when it comes to processing.

It may be futile to try to clarify when fear lacks evidentiary support, or — as is often the case — simply exists in the absence of evidence one way or the other, but it's surely worth trying.

Due to the enormous complexity of the subject, these models tend to lack the tighter coupling with empirical evidence — when contrasted in an area such as computational physics (when validated by theory and experimental results).

Sadly, the MSM is clueless on issues of climate, mindlessly parroting the claims of «consensus» when they lack even the barest scraps of scientific evidence.

Then later when it is shown that my math in demonstrating a collision was based on bad statistics and a total lack of hard evidence, I would simply say, «Focus on the possible good policy, because it will surely do humanity good in boosting our space travel technology.»

Cross-dating of pre-fire trees was used to date past fire events when fire scar and post-fire tree evidence was lacking.

What is the thing that I really dislike is bringing all kind of new untested theories and approaches to the climate discussion and using them as an argument, when the ideas themselves lack all real evidence to support them.

When you see the strange persistence of an eco hypothesis that lacks persuasive supporting evidence, money may provide rational explanation.

If there is anything that is proof of motivated reasoning and a lack of skepticism it is when someone makes that kind of a claim — particularly if it is not accompanied with any kind of attempt to prove validated quantification of evidence.