"The Best Thing About the Earth Is If You Poke Holes in It Oil and Gas Come Out": GOP Science Lesson

Rep. Steve Stockman, a Republican from Texas who believes John Boehner is not conservative enough and whose signature legislation is the proposed oxymoronic “Safe Schools Act” that would repeal federal laws mandating “gun-free zones” around schools, has now taken on “science-hating” liberals who support renewable energy.

On Thursday Stockman demonstrated his sophisticated grasp of earth science and energy production by tweeting the following:

Not long after, Stockman tweeted an additional thought:

Reiterating his disdain for anti-science liberals, Stockman then offered the following:

Stockman finally wrapped up his thoughts profoundly with a nod to history:

Funny? The real joke is the Rep. Stockman has been appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.