Con
Opponents
Both words in one sentence
- Reasons for this can vary wildly, but usually it's done to either intimidate opponents into backing off or as part of some elaborate scam or con scheme.
Source: Fake Wizardry - The general belief among the opponents of the creationist movement is that both men are faking it, and actually pulling an "I Reject Your Reality" (to be generous) or an outright con of their genuinely ignorant followers (to be less so).
Source: Ignorant of Their Own Ignorance
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