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NASA leveled by Trump (www.nasa.gov)

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Not only is Trump leveling science funding at NASA, like he did with the National Science Foundation, but look closely at the budget. Beginning next year at 800 million and by 2030, 3.5 billion (nearly 20% of its budget), NASA is required to work towards “Commercial Moon and Mars Infrastructure and Transportation”. The ultimate subsidy for the commercial space sector.

They also eliminated STEM engagement program, which provided funding for the next generation of scientists to participate in NASA opportunities. I can’t wait for all this greatness Trump has been preaching to arrive.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago (3 children)

It's like everyday I learn more and more about how shitty this country's history is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

If you dig into any country's history you're going to find some gems.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Honestly, operation paperclip doesn't even make it into the top 10.

Consider this, we could have put them on trial, but they were low down enough to get some jail time and then get sent back to Germany at worst. We could have let the Russian have them, or we could have just executed them. All in, bringing them here and using their expertise isn't the worst thing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Don't worry, you're not wrong about China — what's going on in the U.S. is just more televised.

You know, because of the 'freedoms' and whatnot.