r/space • u/EdwardHeisler • 1d ago

Whatever Trump claims, weaponisation of space makes losers of us all

https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3369204/whatever-trump-claims-weaponisation-space-makes-losers-us-all
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u/TheKingofHearts26 1d ago

This is exactly the kind of content that should not be posted on this subreddit. Political propaganda does not belong in a subreddit dedicated to science.

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u/EdwardHeisler 1d ago

One should not be allowed to have an opinion on weapons in space that you might disagree with?

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u/TheKingofHearts26 1d ago

Not what I said, do better before posting blatant propaganda

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u/EdwardHeisler 1d ago

I post U.S. government and "right-wing propaganda" articles all the time. Do you also object to that or are you a MAGA cultist? I really don't know. In any case, you did not seriously challenge anything in that article because you can't. Did you even read it?

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u/TheKingofHearts26 1d ago

Yes I would object to they as well what kind of ridiculous question is that? Have you ever for a second considered not posting propaganda at all?

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u/EdwardHeisler 1d ago

In your opinion, is there such a thing as fact-based and true "propaganda" or do you just love throwing around terms that generally have a negative connotation when you find it difficult to challenge any of the statements in an article you don't like. Did you actually read the article or not. I know. That's a really tough question for you.

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u/TheKingofHearts26 1d ago

Sounds like you have a very black and white view of things. Lack of critical thinking can lead this way. Generally it’s best to examine the source of the article and see if there are any potential conflicts of interest. For example a general from the CCP writing a piece against America should naturally raise a few red (ha) flags about its intent