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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPhysicist Stephen Hawking bewildered by Trump
For Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned expert in theoretical physics and cosmology, the success of Donald Trumps presidential campaign is a mystery.
Hawking called Trump "a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator, during an appearance on the United Kingdoms ITV network.
In addition to his scientific work, Hawking, who has a slow-progressing form of ALS, is a vocal advocate for individuals with disabilities. Trump drew criticism late last year on the campaign trail when he appeared to mock a New York Times reporter with a disability at a rally in South Carolina. Trump later denied mocking the reporter and said he had never met him.
During the same television appearance, Hawking urged British voters to vote in favor of keeping the U.K. in the European Union. The much-discussed Brexit vote is scheduled for June 23 and a vote to leave the EU would cost Great Britain in terms of its economy, national security and scientific research.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/stephen-hawking-trump-223707
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)Vinca
(50,255 posts)Octafish
(55,745 posts)Trump is just an asshole from Queens. It's a fact.
Plus, he's a chicken. Ask Mr. Sanders.
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)Then, I saw this sickening image. I am totally traumatized! (just kidding)
pampango
(24,692 posts)You don't have to be Stephen Hawking to figure that out but it is reassuring to know that he arrived at the same conclusion as the rest of us.
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)Republicans in congress attempted to dismantle Social Security Disability Income in 2015.
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IDemo
(16,926 posts)One_Life_To_Give
(6,036 posts)don't cover Human interactions.
Hawking called Trump "a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator, during an appearance on the United Kingdoms ITV network.
That says it all.
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)We can discuss the beginning of the Universe and whether gravity of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (court ruling NOT a religion) is real or theoretical. And we can discuss whether Opening Posts or comments that invite real religious debate should be posted in General instead of the DU Religion forum.
Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)Jeffersons Ghost
(15,235 posts)On a belief that a judge claims was comedy, instead of religion. The prisoner did present some interesting theories on the Natural "Law" of gravity.