Embarrassing eclipse fail goes viral

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In an eyebrow-raising video, an American politician told a group of high school students that the Moon is a planet and is made up “mostly of gases”.

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, was slammed by conservatives on social media over the brain-fade during a speech to students ahead of

She then pivoted to a discussion about the Sun saying: “The Sun is a mighty powerful heat. It is almost impossible to go near the Sun. The Moon is more manageable and you will see... in a couple of years that She later tried to clarify by writing: “Obviously I misspoke and meant to say the Sun, but as usual, Republicans are focused on stupid things instead of stuff that really matters. What can I say though, foolish thinkers lust for stupidity!”

“Also, I care more about these children who would not have experienced the eclipse in this enthusiastic manner. And, I care more about protecting the rights of women and children than engaging in this kind of senseless dialogue!”Ms Jackson Lee, who was once the leader of the House Science Committee’s space subcommittee, was widely mocked for the gaffes on social media.

 

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