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they were certainly high alright (quokk.au)

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[–] AZX3RIC@lemmy.world 22 points 1 week ago (2 children)

To add to this, a lot of this fiction was created during the space race, when America was heavily invested in space and Americans were captivated.

When public interest started to wane its importance as a political talking point dried up, removing it from priorities, and minimizing funding.

If the US government kept its eye on the ball we could be more advanced.

[–] Gowron_Howard@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It’s too busy rolling back rights for women and deporting legal immigrants for that. Oh and protecting a pedophile.

[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Oh and protecting ~~a~~ many, many, many pedophiles.

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

Rights for women ? They already have more rights than men. (E.g: Not getting conscripted + Affirmative action + crimes against women having stricter punishments)

[–] lauha@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I'm sure Big Oil had their had in these alternate energy sources too