Reply #214: The term "fundie" has been used 7048 topics (GD) since 11-02-04 [View All]

[tommcintyre]

Now, you may not like the term (and I don't use it personally); but "7048 topics match your criteria" when I just did an advanced search from 11-02-04, to now in the General Discussion forum for "fundie".

It is commonly used here to describe a "right-wing religious zealot" who is biased (and intolerant) against all, but a very narrow set of beliefs. Of course, there are some christian fundamentalists who don't fit this description; but the aforementioned attitude is so prevalent among them - hence the term.

Now I don't know Rick Brady's personal religious beliefs; but if MY term accurately describes him, his obvious right-wing bias would make him a very poor choice for participation in ANYTHING where non-partisanship would be necessary (such as co-authoring a paper on the 2004 election exit polls).

And, if this is an accurate description of him, it would explain my observations of his vitriolic and mean-spirited attitude - especially toward DU, and it's members.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x390193#390813

Finally, again, assuming this is an accurate description of him, how could you expect us here (or anyone else who is reasonably fair-minded) to even consider anything he has participated in (such as the paper you plan to co-author with him)?