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jtuck004

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28. That is precisely what we need. But whoever tries such a stunt will be demonized,

Reply to Beartracks (Reply #26)

Sat Mar 28, 2015, 11:28 PM

Mar 2015

belittled, perhaps even murdered. Decades from now they may get some recognition, but more likely the country will be so bust they will be just trying to survive, much less do better than they used to.

Not exactly a strong case for convincing someone to do what is right and or necessary.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: I'm driven by two main philosophies... [View all] Playinghardball Mar 2015 OP

That pretty much sums it up underpants Mar 2015 #1

The people that will save the planet from the rest of us. orpupilofnature57 Mar 2015 #2

Only if we let them... Fumesucker Mar 2015 #5

Those two ideas can be practiced by everyone Skidmore Mar 2015 #14

Dr. Tyson is one of the Truly Good People out there. hifiguy Mar 2015 #3

... handmade34 Mar 2015 #4

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #6

Smart man...knr joeybee12 Mar 2015 #7

NDT is one angrychair Mar 2015 #8

Maybe it's "Time for Tyson" in 2016?? Beartracks Mar 2015 #9

Good grief, no! silverweb Mar 2015 #10

LOL - Was meant to be a wistful joke. I certainly appreciate his philosophies. n/t Beartracks Mar 2015 #11

Whew! silverweb Mar 2015 #12

I Hope your kidding, because the " political savvy/skill " of orpupilofnature57 Mar 2015 #13

I'm talking about personal skill here, not policy. silverweb Mar 2015 #15

I think you mean ' person skills ' or what I call Charm, and they both did that. orpupilofnature57 Mar 2015 #29

Is he enough of a liar to become like one of our successful politicians. n/t jtuck004 Mar 2015 #19

Darnit, you're right. He's a profligate truth-teller. n/t Beartracks Mar 2015 #26

That is precisely what we need. But whoever tries such a stunt will be demonized, jtuck004 Mar 2015 #28

If we're not confined to traditional politicians, how about Tyson/Krugman? (n/t) Jim Lane Mar 2015 #21

I would've greatly appreciated Krugman's voice on Obama's cabinet. n/t Beartracks Mar 2015 #27

One of my favorite persons ybbor Mar 2015 #16

Excellent principles, thanks for sharing! Htom Sirveaux Mar 2015 #17

That works for me. hunter Mar 2015 #18

K&R n/t lupinella Mar 2015 #20

Words worth living by..... daleanime Mar 2015 #22

If ever there was a person who excites the heart of future scientists, it's this guy... MrMickeysMom Mar 2015 #23

He is just fabulous amuse bouche Mar 2015 #24

Any hopes at all that The Cosmos will have another year in the series? Hekate Mar 2015 #25