Now science may dismiss this methodology, but Polynesian navigators use it today because it provides them an accurate determination of the angle and direction of their vessel.

For example, they use return on equity as their primary measure of profitability, but neglect to distinguish between ROE and shareholder value.

The Bush administration has been disastrously anti scientific. It has been staffed with ideologues who reject or neglect climate science, and who set the US on a dangerous and irresponsible path.