Folks, this is real problem. Look at what California (Democrats) has done to voting in their state- a massive scam and a huge embarrassment to America.
Let’s review. California:
- Made it illegal to show voter IDs
- Mass mail-in ballots across the state
- Allows people to print ballots at home
- Allows people to register anywhere in the state
- Allows ballot harvesting
- Allows people to register with “IDs” like gym memberships & insurance cards
- Allows people to hand-date ballot envelopes, no postmark required
- Has 853,000 + “ghost voters”
- Sanctuary state that harbors illegal aliens
- Refuses to turn over dirty voter rolls for verification
- Refuses to allow independent signature verification audit
- Refuses to allow ballot inspection audit
This isn’t exactly “subtle.” It’s a blueprint for stealing elections.
@GeraldoRivera 100%. The endless counting, especially of unverified or loosely verified 'mail in' ballots, mostly in Democrat run cities and or states, has got to stop.
In Los Angeles, we are once again witnessing an election process that creates serious doubt by taking days/weeks to count ballots. Congress needs to Pass the Save (America) Act that requires, among other things:
1. Formal ID to vote
2. Proof of citizenship required to register
3. Verified Mail in ballot voting only for military, business travel or illness
4. Same day election voting only with results posted same day
In California, election results take weeks.
In recent races, 40%-50% of the vote is counted after election night.
This is not normal.
America deserves secure elections with results on the same night.
It is not just a matter of being 'qualified', it is a matter of who is the MOST qualified being selected. Professional criteria consideration should not include anything to do with race, gender, sexual preference, religion etc. Not only is DEI counterproductive and in some cases dangerous, but it is also illegal.
@MollyTeachesFCS@NASA Just presenting the facts. Being awarded anything because of your race, gender, religion, sexual preference or anything else besides performance qualifications is illegal, counterproductive, wasteful and in some cases such as this, puts lives at risk.
@SpaceTeapot18@NASAArtemis@NASA Based on NASA's formal DEI policy, which is an undeniable fact, you are saying Artemis II crew was 'coincidence'? You are just denying and obfuscating- and yes being silly.
Now, let's see if there's more 'coincidence' with tomorrow's Artemis III selection.
I don't need to name names, that's silly. I am presenting the facts- NASA has implemented a formal DEI policy and what you are saying is that the Artemis II crew was just coincidence? Yeah right.
You also ask the wrong question, it is not whether the astronauts were/are qualifies, it is whether they are THE MOST qualified rather than selected because of their gender, race, etc. which have zero to do with performance.
Below from GROK, please get educated. DEI is counterproductive and in certain situations illegal and puts lives at risk.
NASA has implemented DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility or DEIA) policies for years, particularly in recent decades, with formal strategic plans, policy statements, and integration into operations. Formal DEI/DEIA Framework NASA published a DEIA Strategic Plan for FY 2022–2026 that aligned with Executive Order 14035. It included four main goals: workforce diversity, equity/inclusion (employee experience), accessibility/accommodation, and embedding DEIA into the NASA. The agency issued official Policy Statements on DEIA committing to fair treatment, inclusive culture, and accessibility for the workforce. These emphasized embedding DEIA in all operations, with leadership
Earlier efforts included Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plans (e.g., 2016–2019) and practices for equal opportunity, with dedicated offices, councils at centers, training, and performance. NASA released an Equity Action Plan (under EO 14091) focusing on procurement, grants, STEM engagement, and accessibility for underserved communities. It required DEIA plans from contractors and integrated equity into mission.
Spending on these initiatives reached millions in recent years (e.g., over $13 million reported under one period for related programs and consulting). Connection to Artemis II Your example fits: Artemis II (announced 2023) crew includes Christina Koch (woman, first woman on a lunar mission) and Victor Glover (Black astronaut, first person of color on a lunar mission), alongside Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen. NASA and officials publicly highlighted these "firsts" as part of broader diversity goals, including landing "the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon" under Artemis. This aligned with the agency's strategic emphasis on representation to inspire broader participation.