Choose your own adventure.
If the next word is “but”, turn to page 666.
If the next word is “so”, turn to page 69.
Who cares, at least eggs are finally affordable. Right? They’re affordable? Cheaper at least? Right, right?
The 7 citations 😂😂
Closely related to the phrase “I’m not racist, but…”
What that phrase SHOULD mean: "I will refrain from having opinions on scientific matters, and leave those to actual scientists*
What the phrase ACTUALLY means: “I’ll ignore the science, and have opinions anyway.”
Imagine if the norms of polite society didn’t apply to its enemies. ☺️
GLaDOS: You’re not smart. You’re not a scientist. You’re not a doctor. You’re not even a full-time employee! Where did your life go so wrong?
read it in that voice
Usually followed by “but…” and a shitload of misinformation and outrageous lies.
It’s almost never followed by “so I listen to the scientists who have researched the facts of this situation.”
(Added the “almost” because there are a few politicians who do respect scientists. None of whom are Republicans.)