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Ars TechnicaNASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader
A long and winding road to reach NASA's headquarters in Washington, DC.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/12/nasa-finally-and-we-really-do-mean-it-this-time-has-a-full-time-leader/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
A long and winding road to reach NASA's headquarters in Washington, DC.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/12/nasa-finally-and-we-really-do-mean-it-this-time-has-a-full-time-leader/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
@michael I should apologize. It’s a meme. It’s meant to be a troll on No Kings protesters.
I have an older sister and one of my nephews participating elsewhere. My feelings are these seem to be a waste of time for a couple of reasons. Maybe it’s making people feel better. I’m not against that.
I’m not a MAGA or a Trump supporter. I think the time would better spent doing some hiking or beatification projects would have more impact.
You could accuse me of gaslighting, but I believe that is what the No Kings movement and media are doing. Yelling and telling everyone there is a problem where there is none.
I wish our citizens would be more concerned with the Federal Government’s overspending and the National Debt. That is what is going to sink us and bring on anarchy or an authoritarian government.
@michael @Nundrum @DecaturNature Keep your eyes open and your mind clear. There are forces that want to trigger a resistance, counter revolution or civil war between our citizens. They can’t weaken us, but from within. Don’t let them.
@michael @DecaturNature I’m not looking for anarchy. We need laws, regulations and rules for society to function. I’m just in the belief that resources are better used closer to where the people actually are vs in the hands of bureaucrats.
As for the FCC chairman and Trump administration, yeah we are seeing the blatant over use of government.
Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be killed. Putting myself in position of authority, having someone I knew murdered publicly, I’d probably react similarly. I’m not saying that is right or even good, but somewhat understandable.
So back to my original post. We have the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Amendments to be the guide when we have politicians who polarize the citizenship for personal or ideological purposes.
@michael I’m am just right of center politically and work as a federal contractor. I’m regularly conflicted 😐. The promise of platforms like Mastodon is to allow the digital version of the “town square”. Freedom of speech and the open expression of ideas. Hopefully that comes without bans and doxxing. I also have a computer background and appreciate the work you all do to keep theatl.social running.
@michael My understanding is both NexStar and Sinclair Broadcasting told Disney they were going to drop Kimmel’s show because of his comments. He’s been doing this for years - making all kinds of comments from the Hollywood Bubble. It was a matter of time.
As for the FCC and the current administration. I don’t agree with the messaging. Businesses have rights like people have rights. The Government can make things hard for the citizens or they can follow the Constitution. The Bill of Rights was included to assure the anti-federalists that individual liberties would not be compromised. We have fallen far from that.
I don’t think The People understand the Constitution and The Bill of Rights. Let’s look at The First Amendment of the US Constitution:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This Amendment restricts the federal government from creating laws (which they have and we allow), but does not provide protection from the consequences of said freedom of speech from your employer, family, friends or society in general.