This is a gutting of the scientific research establishment which has created much of American prosperity since World War II, when the US used the promise of survival and stable funding to lure academics from Germany.

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      10 days ago

      Just a temper tantrum that will hurt a lot of people.

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      As much as I want to write him off like I have for years, now the despot has actionable power and is actively hurting people.