• AZX3RIC@lemmy.world
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    To add to this, a lot of this fiction was created during the space race, when America was heavily invested in space and Americans were captivated.

    When public interest started to wane its importance as a political talking point dried up, removing it from priorities, and minimizing funding.

    If the US government kept its eye on the ball we could be more advanced.

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      2 months ago

      It’s too busy rolling back rights for women and deporting legal immigrants for that. Oh and protecting a pedophile.

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        Rights for women ? They already have more rights than men. (E.g: Not getting conscripted + Affirmative action + crimes against women having stricter punishments)