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The National Science Board fired by Trump was finalizing a report on China’s growing scientific edge over the United States (english.elpais.com)
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[–] bagsy@lemmy.world 9 points 47 minutes ago

everyone should know the 14 points of facism. disdain for intellectuals and the arts is a key feature.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 points 44 minutes ago

Fellas, is the solution to poor scientific performance more cuts to scientific bodies?

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 16 points 1 hour ago

one of them should leak this 'finialized' report

[–] shiftymccool@piefed.ca 18 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Yep, fire everyone doing science. That'll show those Chinese who can do science!

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 10 points 46 minutes ago

it's the Bury Your Head In The Sand tactic. It famously worked for so many other people.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 4 points 41 minutes ago

Shooting the messenger has always been a despot's go to move to deal with bad news.