Comments on: Donald Trump’s Science Adviser will be … https://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/27/donald-trumps-science-adviser-will-be/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 03:49:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.6 By: dean https://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/27/donald-trumps-science-adviser-will-be/#comment-551377 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:22:23 +0000 https://gregladen.com/blog/?p=27565#comment-551377 When you look at all the anti-science positions this administration has staked out already, and the things it has done (wiping climate change research from current records and stopping it in the future, for the most front-facing example), then consider that anyone he would appoint would be as lacking in qualifications for that position as the other appointments are for theirs, and then add in the lack of clout a science advisor has in general, I’m not sure that the consequences of not having one for this administration would be any worse than having one.

]]> By: Rich Bly https://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/27/donald-trumps-science-adviser-will-be/#comment-551376 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:13:27 +0000 https://gregladen.com/blog/?p=27565#comment-551376 I nominate Clint Eastwood, he can talk to an empty chair even if the orange one is seated in it.

]]> By: SteveP https://gregladen.com/blog/2017/10/27/donald-trumps-science-adviser-will-be/#comment-551363 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:09:38 +0000 https://gregladen.com/blog/?p=27565#comment-551363 Who will the sadistic Donald Trump’s next science adviser be? First, the great leader doesn’t need or want a science advisor. Why should he? He is an awesomely smart guy. But if the adults at the adult day care center force him to pick one, I think that we can be sure that it will be someone who can be counted on to cause the maximum amount of distress to the greatest number of people who care about the selection. Trump being Trump, the selection will be innumerate and scientifically illiterate. Since Trump is the Russian pick of the 2016 political litter, we can be sure that he will chose someone who will do his utmost to contribute to the dismantling of best and brightest government based science in the US. The ideal choice for Trump would be an anti-abortion, pro-fossil fuel, anti-vaccination sycophant who can sing the praises of Trump on a moment’s notice. A creationist psychopath who can promote creationism in any proposed national science curriculum would be an immediate front runner. The ability to turn off national interest in STEM education would also be a huge plus for our Russian overlord president. And did I mention gun violence? Look for someone who is an NRA member in good standing.

I’m thinking that Ted Nugent might be the guy Trump is looking for, although Kid Rock has a good shot at the position too.

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