On Dec 21, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Mike Palij wrote:

> *rolls eyes*  Quoting from the Wikipedia entry on the "Pioneer Fund":
> 
> |he Pioneer Fund is an American non-profit foundation established in 1937 
> |"to advance the scientific study of heredity and human differences." Until 
> his 
> |death on 2 October 2012, the fund was headed by psychology professor 
> |J. Philippe Rushton, the fund states that it focuses on projects it 
> perceives 
> |will not be easily funded due to controversial subject matter. The 
> organization 
> |is frequently described as racist and "white supremacist" in 
> nature,[1][2][3] or 
> |as a "hate group".[4]
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_fund

Yes, there are many connections between the Pioneer Fund and "scientific 
racism." For example, it has provided monetary support for the journal, Mankind 
Quarterly 
(http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-files/groups/pioneer-fund ).

> Then again, people with Ph.D.s and high scores on standardized
> test of intelligence have said some blindingly stupid things and have held
> remarkably absurd beliefs.

That, my friend, should go without saying.

Best,
Jeff

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