CBS Host’s Fears Of ‘Colonialism’ On The Moon Are Too Crazy Even For Lefty Scientist

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CBS Host’s Fears Of ‘Colonialism’ On The Moon Are Too Crazy Even For Lefty Scientist

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CBS News host Vladimir Duthiers feared on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s plans to beat China and Russia in the current space race will lead to “colonialism.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has expedited…

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