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Physicist Stephen Hawking bewildered by Trump
Politico ^ | 30th May, 2016 | Louis Nelson

Posted on 05/30/2016 6:04:21 PM PDT by BurgerAndFries

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.

"Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world,” he said. “We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade."


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To: BurgerAndFries

He’s waaaaay out of his field of expertise.


101 posted on 05/31/2016 7:25:54 AM PDT by tbpiper
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To: hadaclueonce
Making a list of who someone else calls brilliant. It is getting longer.

Amazing how many phonies are being exposed these daze.

I wonder when he'll come up with another theory he disagrees with.

102 posted on 05/31/2016 7:27:04 AM PDT by datricker (Its morning in America! Sorry Rush, Jim Robinson is the new mayor of Realville)
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