(vt). To reject and demonise one who, when asked, offers scientific advice contrary to the agenda of the PTB (govt, industry). Commonplace in oppressive/fundamentalist regimes such as UK, USA, etc. From Professor David Nutt's sacking in November 2009.
"I gave them the report they asked for, but they Nutt sacked me! Now I have to move to Bolivia and find alternative work"
by de1edqwxds November 01, 2009