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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Mon May 30, 2016, 01:09 PM May 2016

Physicist Stephen Hawking bewildered by Trump

For Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned expert in theoretical physics and cosmology, the success of Donald Trump’s 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 Kingdom’s 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

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Octafish

(55,745 posts)
3. Of course Steven Hawking's confused -- he specializes in mysterious Black Holes in space.
Mon May 30, 2016, 03:50 PM
May 2016

Trump is just an asshole from Queens. It's a fact.



Plus, he's a chicken. Ask Mr. Sanders.

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
6. I hope you realize I was planning to cook chicken tonight...
Mon May 30, 2016, 08:56 PM
May 2016

Then, I saw this sickening image. I am totally traumatized! (just kidding)

pampango

(24,692 posts)
4. "Hawking called Trump "a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator."
Mon May 30, 2016, 05:25 PM
May 2016

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)
5. K&R If he wins SSDI (disability INSURANCE) bites the dust
Mon May 30, 2016, 05:56 PM
May 2016

Republicans in congress attempted to dismantle Social Security Disability Income in 2015.

Stellar

(5,644 posts)
10. +100
Tue May 31, 2016, 06:33 AM
May 2016
Hawking called Trump "a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator,” during an appearance on the United Kingdom’s ITV network.


That says it all.

Jeffersons Ghost

(15,235 posts)
12. This Opening Post is as cotroversial as anything at the beginning of page one at DU
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:14 AM
May 2016

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)
14. I don't think it's only documented proponant - a prisoner - offers a creation myth...
Tue May 31, 2016, 10:41 AM
May 2016

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.

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