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Danny Satterfield

@wildweatherdan

Meteorologist for 45 years. Fellow of the AMS. MS Earth Science. Stood at the S. Pole. If youโ€™ve not deeply loved a dog, I donโ€™t really trust you. Go Canada๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ! The laws of Physics are real, everything else is politics- ND Tyson. ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŒฆ๏ธโ˜”๏ธ๐ŸŽ No bigots๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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This is what happens when one of the stupidest people in history is in charge of your government.

09.03.2026 14:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3312 ๐Ÿ” 1055 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 174 ๐Ÿ“Œ 55
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me paying $30 in gas to buy imported things that have been hit with tariffs bc joe rogan is learning about politics at age 58

08.03.2026 23:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 38849 ๐Ÿ” 6843 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 439 ๐Ÿ“Œ 163
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BREAKING: Judge Brann has ejected the new leaders of the NJ U.S. attorney's office, once again finding the Trump administration is illegally attempting to circumvent Senate confirmation.

He says this could result in dismissals of indictments.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

09.03.2026 19:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2725 ๐Ÿ” 893 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30 ๐Ÿ“Œ 26

Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Canada, and on and on and on. Lindsey Graham says they are โ€œmarching through the world.โ€
They donโ€™t care how many US soldiers they get killed. Meanwhile, theyโ€™re building concentration camps at home for Americans to die in. What will it take for people to wake up?

08.03.2026 21:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 7975 ๐Ÿ” 2646 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 509 ๐Ÿ“Œ 135

He wore a baseball cap.

07.03.2026 21:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 910 ๐Ÿ” 215 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 170 ๐Ÿ“Œ 20

Absolutely false. Deadly tornadoes in early March in Michigan are almost unheard of. Go look at the stats. Science is what we do to keep from lying to ourselves-Feynman.

07.03.2026 23:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At Least 4 Dead and 12 Injured as Tornadoes Slam Michigan

Climate change is changing the tornado season. A deadly tornado in Michigan in early March is extremely rare.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/w...

07.03.2026 04:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Spot on. Itโ€™s cognitive dissonance among the Christian bigots. Someone pointed out the bible to them and their hypocrisy is showing.

07.03.2026 20:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The French are right. War is how Americans learn geography.

07.03.2026 05:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

True

07.03.2026 04:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Worth watching the whole clip, but purely in propaganda terms it seems to me, admittedly just an amateur observer when it comes to war fighting, that it may be useful to send the message to the 91+ million Iranian civilians that we are not trying to kill them.

07.03.2026 02:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 4334 ๐Ÿ” 788 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 329 ๐Ÿ“Œ 39
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At Least 4 Dead and 12 Injured as Tornadoes Slam Michigan

Climate change is changing the tornado season. A deadly tornado in Michigan in early March is extremely rare.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/w...

07.03.2026 04:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why is that period boosting the anomaly numbers?

06.03.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even watching all the news itโ€™s hard to fully grasp how evil this country is under the current administration. Then consider a majority of people pay no attention. People like Trump secretly love forever war because itโ€™s made everyone so numb.

06.03.2026 18:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whimper

06.03.2026 04:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Page 2 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: constructive suggestions regarding how the already remarkable institutional efficiency and societal impact of NCAR could be further enhanced through increased (not decreased) federal support in the years to come.
Please note: To ensure the highest level of technical rigor, this response focuses exclusively on the core atmospheric and natural hazard science topics within the authorโ€™s primary domain of expertise; for this reason, I have omitted a response to Topic 4 (Space Weather)."


NCAR weather modeling and atmospheric observing capabilities
a) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as a stand-alone activity.
The proposed management of weather-related research as a stand-alone activity is a scientifically regressive path that ignores the fundamental physical reality of the Earth system. Modern atmospheric science has demonstrated (largely, it is worth noting, due to groundbreaking researc

Page 2 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: constructive suggestions regarding how the already remarkable institutional efficiency and societal impact of NCAR could be further enhanced through increased (not decreased) federal support in the years to come. Please note: To ensure the highest level of technical rigor, this response focuses exclusively on the core atmospheric and natural hazard science topics within the authorโ€™s primary domain of expertise; for this reason, I have omitted a response to Topic 4 (Space Weather)." NCAR weather modeling and atmospheric observing capabilities a) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as a stand-alone activity. The proposed management of weather-related research as a stand-alone activity is a scientifically regressive path that ignores the fundamental physical reality of the Earth system. Modern atmospheric science has demonstrated (largely, it is worth noting, due to groundbreaking researc

Page 3 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: b) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as combined with other NSF investments/facilities.
The highly specialized nature of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) infrastructure represents an extraordinary value proposition that cannot be replicated by combining it with more generalized NSF programs. The NWSC is not a generic high-performance computing (HPC) facility; it is a laboratory uniquely optimized for atmospheric science workflows, with a hardware and storage architecture specifically designed to handle the massive, high-bandwidth data demands of Earth system modeling. Furthermore, its model of providing an excellent, free-at-point-of-use technical support team ensures that the focus remains on the science rather than the overhead of systems administration. This centralized expertise allows individual researchers, smaller labs, and even entire universitiesโ€”who would otherwi

Page 3 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: b) Management and operations of weather-related observational platforms, modeling and science as combined with other NSF investments/facilities. The highly specialized nature of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) infrastructure represents an extraordinary value proposition that cannot be replicated by combining it with more generalized NSF programs. The NWSC is not a generic high-performance computing (HPC) facility; it is a laboratory uniquely optimized for atmospheric science workflows, with a hardware and storage architecture specifically designed to handle the massive, high-bandwidth data demands of Earth system modeling. Furthermore, its model of providing an excellent, free-at-point-of-use technical support team ensures that the focus remains on the science rather than the overhead of systems administration. This centralized expertise allows individual researchers, smaller labs, and even entire universitiesโ€”who would otherwi

Page 4 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: NCAR Mesa Lab (located in Boulder, Colorado)
a/b) Ownership of the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab building for public and private use.
Far more than just an office building, NSF NCAR Mesa Lab is an iconic and purpose-built facility designed specifically for the study of atmospheric science. Its position at the physical interface of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains is a deliberate reflection of its mission, serving as a visible symbolโ€”in an iconically American settingโ€”of the federal government's enduring commitment to science in service of society. For many in the field, including myself, the Mesa Lab holds singular importance as a focal gathering point for the global atmospheric science community. My own early career exposure to weather and Earth system modeling, in fact, occurred within these walls, and I have long felt that the facilityโ€™s architecture and location inspire a necessary sense of awe regarding the atmosphereโ€™s complexity a

Page 4 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: NCAR Mesa Lab (located in Boulder, Colorado) a/b) Ownership of the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab building for public and private use. Far more than just an office building, NSF NCAR Mesa Lab is an iconic and purpose-built facility designed specifically for the study of atmospheric science. Its position at the physical interface of the Rocky Mountain foothills and the Great Plains is a deliberate reflection of its mission, serving as a visible symbolโ€”in an iconically American settingโ€”of the federal government's enduring commitment to science in service of society. For many in the field, including myself, the Mesa Lab holds singular importance as a focal gathering point for the global atmospheric science community. My own early career exposure to weather and Earth system modeling, in fact, occurred within these walls, and I have long felt that the facilityโ€™s architecture and location inspire a necessary sense of awe regarding the atmosphereโ€™s complexity a

Page 1 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: Dear Acting Director Stone and the NSF NCAR restructuring team:

I am writing to provide a formal response to the Request for Information (RFI) regarding the proposed restructuring of the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its critical weather science infrastructure contained within the January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) entitled โ€œNSF Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Infrastructure.โ€ I submit these comments in my professional capacity as an atmospheric research scientist within the University of California, where my research focuses on the physics and dynamics of atmospheric processes related to extreme weather events and their role in shifting natural hazard and disaster risk.

My perspective is informed by a public-sector career dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental atmospheric research and real-world application in an academic context, with a particular focus on understanding and mitigating

Page 1 of letter by Daniel Swain. It begins: Dear Acting Director Stone and the NSF NCAR restructuring team: I am writing to provide a formal response to the Request for Information (RFI) regarding the proposed restructuring of the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its critical weather science infrastructure contained within the January 23, 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) entitled โ€œNSF Intent to Restructure Critical Weather Infrastructure.โ€ I submit these comments in my professional capacity as an atmospheric research scientist within the University of California, where my research focuses on the physics and dynamics of atmospheric processes related to extreme weather events and their role in shifting natural hazard and disaster risk. My perspective is informed by a public-sector career dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental atmospheric research and real-world application in an academic context, with a particular focus on understanding and mitigating

I just submitted my letter to NSF responding to its proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). I argue that doing so would be an astonishing and avoidable misstep, and that federal support for the institution should in fact be *increased.* [1/4]

06.03.2026 04:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 522 ๐Ÿ” 165 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

I agree. They will attack mainland America. Itโ€™s just matter of time.

05.03.2026 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Personally, I don't want to see it happen. First, I never want to see American soil attacked, regardless of who owns that soil. And, the response would make what's happening in Iran now look like child's play. I do think though that the can of worms has been opened and it's only a matter of time.

05.03.2026 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

He is definitely the biggest moron in the u s senate and believe me, he has strong competition!

05.03.2026 19:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Breaking
Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of DHS.

05.03.2026 18:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
NEWS:โ€ฏSchiff, Padillaย Joinโ€ฏDemocraticโ€ฏColleagues in Demanding VA Rescind Draconian Abortion Care Ban for Veterans Washington, D.C.โ€ฏโ€“ U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joinedโ€ฏSenatorsโ€ฏTammy Duckworth (D-Ill.),โ€ฏPatty Murray (D-Wash.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiโ€™i),โ€ฏElizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)โ€ฏ...

www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-r...

05.03.2026 00:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 130 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Sea Levels Are Already Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to peril than previously thought.

Breaking News: Scientists have been using methods that underestimated how high sea levels already are, a new study found. One result is that hundreds of millions more people are already living dangerously close to the rising ocean than Western scientists had previously estimated.

04.03.2026 19:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 245 ๐Ÿ” 143 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18 ๐Ÿ“Œ 40

That much?

04.03.2026 22:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m shocked I say!

04.03.2026 22:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jared Polis, Gov of Colorado, just pardoned Tina Peters (a 2020 election conspiracist who broke the law) at the demand of Trump

Iโ€™m shocked and sickened

04.03.2026 03:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 5648 ๐Ÿ” 1440 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 738 ๐Ÿ“Œ 234

Yup

03.03.2026 23:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bernie's new billionaire wealth tax would raise $4.4T from the super-rich over the next decade.

That's more than enough to reverse Trump's Medicaid cuts, raise teacher pay, make childcare affordable, and build millions of affordable homes.

And guess what? The super-rich will still be super rich.

03.03.2026 16:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 3350 ๐Ÿ” 1144 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 127 ๐Ÿ“Œ 50
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CNN put together a montage of the regime's incoherent talking points about Trump's war on Iran

03.03.2026 03:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 8597 ๐Ÿ” 3417 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 336 ๐Ÿ“Œ 260
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Opinion | What Happened in Chicago When Science Became the Enemy

Read and share.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/o...

03.03.2026 23:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congestion Pricing Wins in Court After Lengthy Battle With Trump The victory removes a major threat to the New York City tolling program, which still faces other lawsuits.

Breaking News: The Trump administrationโ€™s attempt to end New Yorkโ€™s congestion pricing program is unlawful, a federal judge ruled.

03.03.2026 18:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 309 ๐Ÿ” 75 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 14