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She was right, though. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #1
Agree. Offensive and inappropriate, maybe, but spot on. spooky3 Nov 2024 #2
After what Trump has put us through, I don't like inappropriate as a condemnation Walleye Nov 2024 #26
I agree. ShazzieB Nov 2024 #60
excellent point nt barbtries Nov 2024 #65
No need to apologize. It's obvious it's her opinion, not the magazine's. Just turn and walk out of the door. brush Nov 2024 #78
We are in peril because too many influential people put being 'appropriate' above being offensively honest & forthright Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #29
And Yet We Have Allowed the Right to Suborn the Terms "Politically Correct" and "Woke" As If They Have Always The Roux Comes First Nov 2024 #56
I feel like making several new DU accounts Tansy_Gold Nov 2024 #57
### riversedge Nov 2024 #89
I had an English teacher in high school back in the 60's that was always grammartically (?) correct LiberalArkie Nov 2024 #48
Absolutely. Glad she spoke the truth. Timeflyer Nov 2024 #6
Why are Dems so quick to apologize? Bluetus Nov 2024 #39
Sometimes COL Mustard Nov 2024 #62
Truth hurts. They are ignorant and fascists. Envirogal Nov 2024 #67
People shouldn't back off on speaking the truth. returnee Nov 2024 #70
Trump voters lack the one thing that makes us human... Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 #3
From John Prine - GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #10
Except most animals aren't selfish. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2024 #20
True. Animals just do what they have to do to get food, territory and mates Ocelot II Nov 2024 #51
The reprisals are coming... Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #4
oh please NJCher Nov 2024 #14
He's the one who has repeatedly promised Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #17
you're assuming he has the competence to get this done NJCher Nov 2024 #18
Are you really trying to tell people... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #27
what does "take the dangers of trump seriously " NJCher Nov 2024 #34
oh, sure, I'll explain... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #50
so exactly nothing in terms of NJCher Nov 2024 #55
Wow, you REALLY don't want the first-count results... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #59
au contraire NJCher Nov 2024 #61
oh, so THAT'S why you're arguing against it! Think. Again. Nov 2024 #63
not sure where you're getting that NJCher Nov 2024 #73
Read these and get back to us liberalgunwilltravel Nov 2024 #28
I've read enough of this stuff NJCher Nov 2024 #36
Hear! Hear! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #83
That photo of Trump's eye overlooking the US Capitol building is very telling to say the least!!.... riversedge Nov 2024 #88
But the people behind him WILL get it done ! HUAJIAO Nov 2024 #33
Oh really? NJCher Nov 2024 #37
That was true last time but I don't think so this time. HUAJIAO Nov 2024 #68
he's crazier this time NJCher Nov 2024 #71
I want this to be true progressoid Nov 2024 #69
see my post on dementia, above NJCher Nov 2024 #72
Eventually, enough people will have nothing left to lose Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #31
If it was her personal x account then she should not have quit kerouac2 Nov 2024 #5
I'm guessing that she did not quit voluntarily. wnylib Nov 2024 #12
I got undertones NJCher Nov 2024 #19
Something tells me she doesn't regret anything she said (despite apologizing) Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #7
To me, if you vote for fascist dump, you are a fascist. Butterflylady Nov 2024 #32
I get that. At the very least, if you voted for Trump you proved you were OK with fascism. Wiz Imp Nov 2024 #53
She just misstated it. Trump voters supported Fascism. surfered Nov 2024 #8
You are what you support - Fuck those Nazi scumbags JoseBalow Nov 2024 #21
Yes. You are what you do. hay rick Nov 2024 #30
You are what you eat NT Tickle Nov 2024 #90
She shouldn't have resigned - I guarantee not a single MAGAT reads Scientific American groundloop Nov 2024 #9
Well not for the articles at any rate. bluesbassman Nov 2024 #13
I'm failing to see the reason for her exit. She was completely correct. AllyCat Nov 2024 #11
You see that's the difference between us and them. bluesbassman Nov 2024 #16
Trump literally calls us THE ENEMY WITHIN Skittles Nov 2024 #77
she is right about the fascism Skittles Nov 2024 #75
Masha Gessen wrote an opinion piece for the NYT today that seems spot on to me. Lonestarblue Nov 2024 #15
Are we still uncomfortable calling fascists, fascists? JoseBalow Nov 2024 #22
Geez, all she was doing was telling the truth. ananda Nov 2024 #23
I'm sorry she resigned. MineralMan Nov 2024 #24
No apology necessary orangecrush Nov 2024 #25
She wasn't wrong Bettie Nov 2024 #35
Keep our eyes on the ball Joe_Gadway Nov 2024 #38
Her comments don't reflect the position of Scientific American SpankMe Nov 2024 #40
I thought the MAGA morons on X loved free speech Galraedia Nov 2024 #41
Elon has deleted more Twitter accounts than any prior leader there. That's far from free speech. NT BrianTheEVGuy Nov 2024 #66
It's free speech for racists, misinformation, misogynists, child sex predators, and simps who kiss Elon's a** though. Galraedia Nov 2024 #80
Seems to me that if one is in a high-profile or non-political public-facing position Seeking Serenity Nov 2024 #42
I'm surprised they found the posts on Bluesky Bonx Nov 2024 #43
Nothing to apologize for. ificandream Nov 2024 #44
Wait wut? I thought they loved that shit! mountain grammy Nov 2024 #45
During Bush jr they censored science articles. Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #46
Laura's Comments Were On Point And Understated MayReasonRule Nov 2024 #47
It seems she made a lot of people uncomfortable by telling the obvious truth. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #49
Why? JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #52
Trump is a fascist as proven by his own statements. Anyone who votes for a fascist is a... Martin68 Nov 2024 #54
Thin Skinned and useless mntleo2 Nov 2024 #58
Well, if she was resigning anyway, barbtries Nov 2024 #64
she is correct but Skittles Nov 2024 #74
She's wrong AltairIV Nov 2024 #76
Not good Ndp5 Nov 2024 #79
This woman deserves a medal! raccoon Nov 2024 #81
I stopped reading when it stopped focusing on science. alarimer Nov 2024 #82
Science has always been political, same as any other human endeavor. hunter Nov 2024 #91
Her remarks damn well SHOULD represent the position of Scientific American soldierant Nov 2024 #84
They are scientists angrychair Nov 2024 #85
I thought her comment was both quite SCIENTIFIC Conjuay Nov 2024 #86
No good deed goes unpunished. usonian Nov 2024 #87
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