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riversedge

(70,306 posts)
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:37 PM Apr 2017

Trump just told millions of schoolchildren about the "tremendous military applications in space," th

I truly despise the trump family! Horrible that Trump would mention military applications in space to kids! damn.




Tommy Christopher?Verified account @tommyxtopher

Wow. Trump just told millions of schoolchildren about the "tremendous military applications in space," then hinted at a space weapons race






Tommy Christopher?Verified account @tommyxtopher 6h6 hours ago

So, @IvankaTrump just told schoolchildren that "encouraging women and girls to pursue STEM careers is a major priority" for Trump. Really?















Tommy Christopher?Verified account @tommyxtopher 6h6 hours ago
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He signed a law that passed both houses unanimously, and which provides precisely ZERO dollars for the purpose https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/321/text
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Trump just told millions of schoolchildren about the "tremendous military applications in space," th (Original Post) riversedge Apr 2017 OP
Doesn't he know the countries agreed many years ago to keep weapons of war out of space. shraby Apr 2017 #1
He only knows how to hustle money from people who should know better Warpy Apr 2017 #4
No. Lochloosa Apr 2017 #5
+1. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2017 #10
some replies of interest.... riversedge Apr 2017 #2
I really loathe that Dick. Botany Apr 2017 #3
STEM....not SCUM, ivanka world wide wally Apr 2017 #6
Four important climate-related NASA satellite missions were proposed for termination including one riversedge Apr 2017 #7
Let this Trump exchange with astronauts about drinking urine sink in, with the #Steeledossier in min riversedge Apr 2017 #8
words fail me. spanone Apr 2017 #9

Warpy

(111,354 posts)
4. He only knows how to hustle money from people who should know better
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:47 PM
Apr 2017

He is profoundly ignorant of everything else and he likes it that way. Ah, the peace of an uncluttered mind, the bliss of pure ignorance.

I was always a total geek and nerd and people wondered why I wasn't more tuned in to the space program back in the 60s and 70s. Well, my first job out of high school was at a NASA facility and I saw just how much of it the military had taken over, how deeply they'd inserted themselves into all aspects of it.

Don't worry, my resume deteriorated from there.

The unmanned space program since then has provided huge returns in scientific knowledge. Just don't expect any enthusiasm from me for military stuff beyond spying.

riversedge

(70,306 posts)
2. some replies of interest....
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:41 PM
Apr 2017



Ronald Chapman? @RonaldChapman1 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @tommyxtopher @IvankaTrump

John Oliver exposed Jared and Ivanka on his show last night, they r just looking 2 profit off the presidency
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Vasvale? @vasvale 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @tommyxtopher @IvankaTrump

his face express doubt

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Hunter Brown? @RealBytegeist 6h6 hours ago
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You can clearly see he does not want to be there.
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Lori? @Twittystew 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @CoultierJohn @tommyxtopher @IvankaTrump

Toddler-like, pouting, puckering his lips and he appears bored. I'm finding it hard to find the perfect discription.

Yuck. Blech. Barf.

riversedge

(70,306 posts)
7. Four important climate-related NASA satellite missions were proposed for termination including one
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:50 PM
Apr 2017






Trump administration cuts funds for “critical” NASA missions

http://www.salon.com/2017/03/31/trump-administration-cuts-funds-for-critical-nasa-missions_partner/

Four important climate-related NASA satellite missions were proposed for termination — including one in orbit now
Andrea Thompson, Climate Central Skip to Comments

Topics: 2018 proposed budget, Climate Central, climate science, NASA, Space, Trump Administration, Politics News, Innovation News, News
Trump administration cuts funds for "critical" NASA missions
(Credit: AP Photo/NASA)



This article originally appeared on Climate Central.

In his most recent weekly address, President Trump praised NASA’s “mission of exploration and discovery” and its ability to allow mankind to “look to the heavens with wonder and curiosity.” But left out of his statements was the work NASA does to peer back at our home planet and unravel its many remaining mysteries — a mission targeted for cuts in his administration’s budget outline released earlier this month.

In a budget otherwise scant on specifics, four climate-related NASA satellite missions were proposed for termination, including one already in orbit.

Those missions are aimed not only at helping scientists learn more about key parts of the climate system and how global warming is changing them, but also at practical matters such as monitoring the health of the nation’s coastal waters and providing earlier warnings of drought stress in crops.

The proposed cancellations mesh with statements made by Trump, administration officials and some members of Congress who have argued that NASA should be focused on outer space and leave the job of observing Earth to other agencies.
But NASA’s unparalleled experience and expertise in developing new observational technologies and launching satellites makes it a crucial part of the Earth science enterprise, many experts say.

“I don’t see anybody else who could fill that gap,” Adam Sobel, a Columbia University climate scientist, said.................................

riversedge

(70,306 posts)
8. Let this Trump exchange with astronauts about drinking urine sink in, with the #Steeledossier in min
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:52 PM
Apr 2017

I have been off line for several hours but will have to check this out


Tommy Christopher?Verified account @tommyxtopher

Let this Trump exchange with astronauts about drinking urine sink in, with the #Steeledossier in mind. Love the laugh from @IvankaTrump


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