[quote1326840668=Astibus] transhumance can be observed to this day in certain regions of the world. [/quote1326840668] Seriously... 1. transhumance today doesn't equate to always represent reality during the adaptation stage thousands of years ago. You should know this. [quote] Macedonia being one of them (Coppinger actually is specifically referring to his observations in Macedonia, a while ago he has also asked me if it was still safe to travel to Macedonia as he intended additional excursions). [/quote] 2. I would say this statement begins to reveal WHY you are so biased upon this belief...An association with the researcher tends to remove objectivity...via creating a subjective endorsement of an affiliate. [quote] [quote1326836161=LeeRobinson] Referring to Einstein, he stated, "Great minds have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Your sarcasm is just that. [/quote1326836161] LOL! You DO realize that I am arguing on behalf of a new understanding, while YOU are arguing for an old world view, right? ... "Great mind"...okay then ... you're high-ness. [/quote] New and old doesn't matter. The general public as a whole is not well versed on either idea, but that is besides the point. Instead of ranking validity on how old the idea is...REAL science ranks the validity of a subject on the ABILITY to withstand scrutiny by objective evaluation. Your sarcasm again reveals a weakness. Sarcasm, prejudice remarks against short haired dogs, discriminating statements against Americans, and such reveal ignorance and shallow minded views of people with limited experiences and knowledge...and therefore reflects upon the foolishness of the person that resorts to such tactics more-so than anyone else. If you want to be taken seriously, I would suggest you stick to the topic.