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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:00 AM

Obama's early stumbles

Readers ask, Camille dishes: On Democratic woes, the Weather Underground, Kanye West, Freud, alleged gay genes and "the long sleep."

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  • Thursday, January 15, 2009 07:25 PM

    Hi, IconoNot

    1) I am a scientist. It's my natural default mode.

    2) People who are scientists are constantly harassed by people who cannot think scientifically and who believe loud shouting about their opinions constitutes rational argument.

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