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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 21 points 2 hours ago

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

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 13 points 2 hours ago

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

[–] shiftymccool@piefed.ca 34 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] osanna@lemmy.vg 14 points 2 hours ago

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

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 11 points 2 hours ago

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

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 23 points 3 hours ago

one of them should leak this 'finialized' report