It's very funny to see people continue to compare these two countries in a single breath. Russia is far more in line with modern day Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, or Iran, both in terms of its economic throughput and its level of domestic development.

China's only real peers are the US and India. They're operating with a fully distinct socio-economic goal and political philosophy. And their economy is 10x as large, never even mind the technological capacity they're reaching.

It's like talking about the World Cup and mentioning Japan and England in the same sentence.

[–] Mog_fanatic@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The full omb proposed change to the world of science in addition to this is absolutely terrifying. I have no idea how it's not bigger news. It will completely decimate scientific development and integrity in the States. The brain drain will be catastrophic.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That brainndrain has alrea5 been happening for years now

[–] thevoidzero@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

But not in the degree it should have happened because there's not much choice for people leaving.

[–] wuffah@lemmy.world 20 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I understand that he’s a Christian Nationalist, but can anyone tell me just what the hell happened to Russel Vought that made him such a colossal asshole? I mean, what is his problem?

It feels like he’s hell-bent of making Americans suffer.

[–] dumnezero@piefed.social 20 points 4 days ago

Christian Nationalist

Christian Nationalist. Nat-Cs.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 12 points 5 days ago

hes been a gaping one since birth. Thiel was a bigot from his youth to current, same goes with miller.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 10 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm starting to think they were right about the reptilians

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 4 days ago

this is a good point.

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago

I bet the political appointees support the change though. I wonder who will win...

[–] agent_nycto@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Isn't there something people can sign to stop this?

[–] Typotyper@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration/

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

"Have you tried voting?"

"Yes."

"Okay, but have you tried voting harder?"

[–] Typotyper@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Try voting more often. Hourly even

[–] TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com 2 points 4 days ago

Comment period closed yesterday.

[–] TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com 1 points 4 days ago

Comment period closed yesterday

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago

Archive link: https://archive.fo/20260714044551/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-overwhelmingly-against-rule-change-that-would-give-political-appointees-say-over-science-grants/

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Did they learn that idea from Israel?

Edit: the appointees, not the scientists.