pazzo83

Just because there are some incredible aspects to this country (which are currently being destroyed), that doesn't mean there aren't legitimate criticisms either. I've actually lived abroad - yes, the US is a unique, incredible place. But it has plenty of flaws, and it isn't immune from the type of self-destruction that has afflicted other great powers in our past. So don't fucking tell someone to pack up and leave just because they have some criticism or negative opinion about what is going on. It's my goddamn right to say whatever I want about how the country is faring.

given that it's already pretty badly understaffed? yeah.

you actually haven't stated what you think about all this. Do you think it's a good idea to hobble NOAA and NWS with indiscriminate firings? Or are you just going to be a coward and lob attacks at other posters?

you told me to leave the country for expressing a negative view on its current health - maybe seek help yourself.

I'm doing just fine - the country is not.

as should climate, and myriad other related topics that some snowflakes on here crumble at their mere mention by screaming "politics!!". Honestly - this is a weather and science board. If talking about weather and science is too much for your precious ears, leave.

dumbest fucking shit - why would you dismantle the very things that make the country exceptional.

Looks like Zach Labe was fired (if anyone follows his great stuff on the Arctic/Antarctic, among other things).

Go pound sand dude. Hope you are enjoying the scientific and research supremacy that the US has enjoyed for a century getting ripped to shreds.

Mass layoffs at NOAA and NWS: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/27/layoffs-hit-noaa-national-weather-service Hope folks are happy.

69F at DCA, 69F here in upper NW.

LOL, Nats spring training games so far: Nats 6 - Astros 3 Nats 11 - Mets 6 Nats 14 - Marlins 7

PHENOMENAL. Can't really get much better.

we'll allow it.

spring is where we get payback most years for getting less snow than NYC-BOS (although we have more snow than NYC so far this year). Spring here is generally very pleasant. Spring in NYC is up and down, and in BOS it's fucking awful (basically anywhere close to the water it sucks). The backdoors and sea breezes can give you days on end with temps 45-50 and fog while DC south is 75+.