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Pluto Decision Meets with Frustration

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the tiny-grey-different dept.

fuzzybunny writes "The BBC reports that the IAU's controversial Prague vote on demoting Pluto from planet status was irregular. 'There were 2,700 astronomers in Prague during that 10-day period. But only 10% of them voted this afternoon.'" On a less serious note, lx writes "Nonplussed by Pluto's recent downgrade from Planet Status, Fox News's own John Gibson does an incredible Stephen Colbert impersonation to correct the 'revisionist history' of the IAU's decision. Exemplifying 'truthiness,' from the article: 'Long ago I learned it was a planet and I see no reason to unlearn it. Why should I?' "

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  1. No reason to unlearn it? by Snarfangel · · Score: 5, Funny

    He must have a hard time when we elect a new President.

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    1. Re:No reason to unlearn it? by Tackhead · · Score: 5, Funny
      > He must have a hard time when we elect a new President.

      Pluto downgraded. President still fucking Goofy.

  2. I learned everything I need to know on Fox News by klenwell · · Score: 5, Funny

    'Long ago I learned it was a planet and I see no reason to unlearn it. Why should I?'

    Don't fret it. Long ago Romans learned it was a god. They didn't have to unlearn it. Their empire simply collapsed.

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  3. Recount by kirun · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't worry, Diebold has just announced the results of the recount, and 3,134 of the 2,700 delegates voted to make Pluto stay as a planet.

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  4. Way to end the debate by Aqws · · Score: 5, Funny

    I know of a way to end this debate once and for all, lets blow up pluto