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littlemissmartypants

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15. They're probably more concerned about where they're going to get money to eat

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 09:38 PM

Apr 1

Or what kind of healthcare they will be able to afford if they get sick. Or if they can afford a place to sleep.

And hooking up and beer...

(Just to add a little levity to my serious reply.)

Personally, I'd rather people had healthcare and SNAP benefits.

We've just subsidized a bunch of oligarchs to get to this point. Why can't we just send those oligarchs on a one-way trip and be done with them?

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This government isn't interested in promoting that kind of success story -- a diverse crew working on science for WhiskeyGrinder Apr 1 #1

You nailed it here. Maru Kitteh Apr 1 #2

There was a story about this on NPR earlier today. cab67 Apr 1 #3

And the crew IS STILL A BLACK MAN, A WOMAN, AND ya know two white guys....... a kennedy Apr 1 #4

100 percent agree! cab67 Apr 1 #7

Trump Wants To Know Only If He Can Profit. If Not, PFFFFT. ColoringFool Apr 1 #36

Trump will put his name on the moon base Zorro Thursday #92

I think that is why he chose tonight to give his "speech" mercuryblues Apr 1 #39

I'm sorry. Gotta interrupt here to admire the "Old Colostomy" nickname. calimary Thursday #85

I stole it from John Oliver. cab67 Thursday #90

That's A BINGO! NASA Is Lucky Trump Probably Didn't Know, Either! "DEI! STOP! DEI!" ColoringFool Apr 1 #35

I'm old enough to remember when we had an admin who did promote/celebrate that kind of success... PunkinPi Thursday #49

"Old Colostomy" will probably send MyOwnPeace Thursday #91

Seriously. How did DOGE miss this DEI atrocity? travelingthrulife Thursday #58

I was 8 years old when Neil Armstrong took that Phoenix61 Apr 1 #5

Your grandfather was born before the first airplane took flight. cab67 Apr 1 #6

My grandmother was born in 1903.... lastlib Apr 1 #38

I was five. OldBaldy1701E Apr 1 #29

We must be about the same age Bayard Apr 1 #40

It was a wild thing. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #50

I was in junior high school Sequoia Thursday #60

I was at a friends house airplaneman Thursday #78

Right? OldBaldy1701E Thursday #86

I was 11 ... it was "mind: blown" for me LSparkle Thursday #54

Moon walk blanket! Love it! electric_blue68 Thursday #67

Oh MAN, I remember that! calimary Thursday #87

It wasn't well promoted LeftInTX Apr 1 #8

I didn't hear about it until 30 minutes or so before the launch. Ms. Toad Apr 1 #9

You've got a point. cab67 Apr 1 #10

I agree. The lack of interest, much less excitement, is brer cat Apr 1 #11

Me too. I was in grade school when all the space stuff was going on. Diamond_Dog Apr 1 #41

When your future looks promising Keepthesoulalive Apr 1 #43

Very good points. I am 79 so I was old enough to feel brer cat Thursday #48

It's just not that inspiring imo. We've done it before - several times. harumph Apr 1 #12

Not inspiring? cab67 Apr 1 #21

So did any of them show any Figarosmom Apr 1 #13

They did, in fact. cab67 Apr 1 #18

I was amazed at how little coverage was aired by MSM BeneteauBum Apr 1 #14

They're probably more concerned about where they're going to get money to eat littlemissmartypants Apr 1 #15

Same arguments were made during the Apollo era. cab67 Apr 1 #23

I'm sure the defense budget could use a little trimming. electric_blue68 Thursday #72

I didn't hear about it until this morning Niagara Apr 1 #16

I didn't know about it until the Daily podcast this morning. Kablooie Apr 1 #17

I'm embarrassed to say I only heard about it today! It sure wasn't promoted much buy the govt or the media! LymphocyteLover Apr 1 #19

One of the thrills of my life... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 1 #20

I saw the dweeby blapping TV head talking with a NASA scientist; he said the moon was 250 million miles from Earth. NBachers Apr 1 #22

your loss. cab67 Apr 1 #24

You do understand why I wouldn't listen to a reporter who claims the moon is 250,000,000 miles from Earth, don't you? NBachers Thursday #53

I would certainly ignore him. cab67 Thursday #55

I learned about it the day before yesterday. johnp3907 Apr 1 #25

A woman, a person of color and a non American. Buddyzbuddy Apr 1 #26

I knew nothing about it until today LNM Apr 1 #27

Been there Done that? thought crime Apr 1 #28

Because in the 54 years since we were last on the moon Javaman Apr 1 #30

You post reminded me of this song: johnp3907 Apr 1 #31

I'm old enough to remember watching the first moon landing on TV--- Jack Valentino Apr 1 #32

Because it's not on social media Diraven Apr 1 #33

If Elon had had his way, there would be no Artemis II mission pat_k Apr 1 #34

All of the above is true, but all secondary issues Bluetus Apr 1 #37

The Apollo missions happened while the USA was deep into the Vietnam War IronLionZion Apr 1 #42

Trump has spent more time on his ballroom Johonny Apr 1 #44

My mom worked at NASA when I was a young girl and she would get positively emotional... Trueblue Texan Apr 1 #45

Part of it is that Trmp was trying so hard to fuck over NASA and every other science program that people just didn't eppur_se_muova Apr 1 #46

I'm an xennial r�is�n_dubh Apr 1 #47

I'll bet their social feeds regularly contain conspiracy theories about the US faking the original 1969 landing Ponietz Thursday #51

This was true for the chat feed on NASA's broadcast yesterday. cab67 Thursday #57

At this point in history, in my view, we really can't afford space entertainment. NNadir Thursday #52

I respectfully disagree. cab67 Thursday #56

While I respect your opinion, we need to channel our scientific resourses more wisely. NNadir Thursday #59

Kids in your classes grew up with Star Trek and Star Wars movies, plus a lot of other SciFi FakeNoose Thursday #61

I was 12 for the start of (original run of) Star Trek... electric_blue68 Thursday #71

I was draft bait when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and It was on my peripheral. JohnnyRingo Thursday #62

I live close to the Fl northeast coast. Fla Dem Thursday #63

I saw a shuttle launch from the beach in 2008 (?) progressoid Thursday #66

There was a lot of shit happening during the Apollo missions too ThoughtCriminal Thursday #64

Like too much .. its a show... Mustellus Thursday #65

I certainly appreciate robotics, but we still need the Human Experience. We are often explorers. electric_blue68 Thursday #68

The US is failing miserably on science. Historic NY Thursday #69

I knew about it, idk, a few weeks back. Very excited it's happening. electric_blue68 Thursday #70

Apollo 11 landed on evolves Thursday #73

Guess they dont "follow" NASA on social media. IcyPeas Thursday #74

I watched the launch yesterday 49jim Thursday #75

When the Soviet Union successfully orbited Sputnik... hunter Thursday #76

Great OP malaise Thursday #77

My son was born on June 6, 1969. Bumbles Thursday #79

Have always supported a robust space program, but I have some sympathy for the lack of interest right now in Artemis. Martin68 Thursday #80

I was a freshman in HS and watching AKwannabe Thursday #81

first year in college for me. cab67 Thursday #89

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Welcome to Costco. I love you. Moostache Thursday #83

It is worse that than. drray23 Thursday #84

Here is my theory ... aggiesal Thursday #88

Could it be a lack of curiosity in kids these days? Due to so much info being thrown in their faces everyday? nt Exp Thursday #93

Are they running from ICE?Worried about paying for the next semester?Working a job and attending class? Scalded Nun Thursday #94

I did mention it before launch. cab67 Thursday #96

I agree with what you wrote, but personally babylonsister Thursday #95

I understand the "so much need" argument. cab67 Thursday #97