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   Stephen Sekula (steve@mastodon.cooleysekula.net)'s status on Tuesday, 28-Jan-2025 22:19:22 JST Stephen Sekula

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   Well, this took quite a turn. In a quest to end things they never defined, they kick the spending pause button hard on all things. I cannot even imagine the damage this is going to do … well, actually, I can imagine it. I would be curious to hear from #science colleagues what impacts they are feeling.

   “White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion” https://wapo.st/4gfgcHQ

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     Stephen Sekula (steve@mastodon.cooleysekula.net)'s status on Tuesday, 28-Jan-2025 22:20:27 JST Stephen Sekula

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     The #washingtonpost was kind enough to provide a copy of the memo ordering the freeze. I attach screen captures here.

     This memo is a masterclass in #LogicalFallacies, especially #equivocation: using vague, undefined terms with ambiguous meaning, leaving it to the mind of the reader to choose the definition that best suits their personal interpretation. It is a classic trick to fool the audience while providing no grounding for your position.