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White House says it has tech that can "manipulate time and space" (www.newsweek.com)

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A comment by White House science adviser Michael Kratsios has gone viral after a speech in which he claimed U.S. technology can “manipulate time and space,” prompting online speculation.

Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, made the remark during a policy address at the Endless Frontiers Retreat in Austin, Texas on April 14.

“Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space. They leave distance annihilated, cause things to grow, and improve productivity,” Kratsios said during prepared remarks published on the official White House website.

While the statement was likely intended as aspirational language about technological progress, it has since circulated widely online, with some interpreting the comment literally.

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[–] [email protected] 145 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Well they're right: it really feels like 1934 Germany right now.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 4 days ago (2 children)

It's been 88 days since the inauguration....oh shit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Fucking hell it's not even been 3 months!?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Hitler's birthday is in two days. Let's see if Trump randomly declares war on Poland or something to commemorate it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Canada/Mexico are already shivering.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

It's the day that the clown traitors he appointed to destroy our intelligence agencies are supposed to hand him a report on if they can fake a reason for the filth to enact martial law.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Yep. Calling it now: insurrection act will be invoked on Sunday.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Well there you go, that's definitely in his idol's spirit

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 days ago

The scenes I've seen of people around Trump, making sure to kiss his ass and over-emphasize with nervous straight faces what a genius he is and how well things are going, are the stuff of nightmares.