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D_Master81

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1. The funny thing about this

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 07:48 AM

Aug 2025

The funniest thing about this shit is that Conservatives have cried for years that science research was politically motivated and right in the headline they are admitting that if the science is political in a way Trump wants they won’t receive the money. At least now the mask is off and all the talk about small government and non politically motivated education, science and medicine was all bullshit

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New executive order puts all grants under political control [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2025 OP

The funny thing about this D_Master81 Aug 2025 #1

Republicans are the biggest fucking hypocrites in the world. LymphocyteLover Aug 2025 #3

yes, I saw this yesterday and it's not hyperbole and it's truly truly awful. LymphocyteLover Aug 2025 #2

I'm sure someone had posted it here, but I couldn't find it. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2025 #5

Thanks. I was going to post it but checked to see if someone else did. It's a HUGE deal LymphocyteLover Aug 2025 #7

Such small government... themaguffin Aug 2025 #4

Translation: No grants without a kickback to Mr. Big JHB Aug 2025 #6

there oughta be a law! LymphocyteLover Aug 2025 #8

Living a nightmare -eom vanessa_ca Aug 2025 #9