The Big Question: Is it possible to change the minds of people that listen to and believe Rush Limbaugh? This would be a great scientific study. Perhaps some scientist could determine the success rate of various methods for changing minds of his listeners? The results would be very interesting!
Kind regards, Peter Morrison -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Perrine Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Limbaugh belittles extinction crisis Apparently, some people think Rush Limbaugh "is a big fat idiot." https://www.amazon.com/Rush-Limbaugh-Big-Fat-Idiot/dp/0440508649 While Malcolm's points are undoubtedly valid, I wonder who of the folks that listen to Rush Limbaugh will find them compelling. We can preach to our choir, but I wonder if we'll change any minds, especially among those who think we academics are pointy-headed whiners who worship trees and are ultimately trying to destroy the American economy. If anything, you could send this thread and its supporting evidence to Al Franken to use in his next book, read into the Congressional Record, etc. - John P. John D. Perrine, PhD Associate Professor / Curator of Mammals and Birds Biological Sciences Department California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California USA 93407-0401
