In an era where the truth is often under scrutiny, the importance of accurate information, especially from our leaders, cannot be overstated. However, a recent display of incomprehensible ignorance by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has left many dumbfounded, questioning the caliber of knowledge of those at the helm of shaping U.S. policies and laws. Addressing a group of high school students in Houston before a solar eclipse, Jackson Lee made the astonishing claim that the moon is a “planet” composed “mostly of gases.” This isn’t just a minor slip; it’s a glaring exhibit of ignorance, especially coming from someone who once led the House Science Committee’s space subcommittee.
Ignorance on Display
The blunder by Jackson Lee isn’t a mere oversight; it’s a shocking display of incompetence. The moon, known to any middle school student, is neither a planet nor made up of gas but is Earth’s solid, rocky satellite. That such a fundamental scientific fact eluded a congresswoman, particularly one with past responsibilities related to space policy, is bewildering and unacceptable. It throws into stark relief the worrying reality of the level of understanding some of our lawmakers possess about basic scientific facts.
The attempt by Jackson Lee to backtrack and clarify her statements on social media, claiming a mix-up between the sun and the moon, did little to quell the astonishment. It instead fueled further disbelief and mockery. How could someone, who once had a say in the nation’s space and science decisions, make such an elementary error?
The Gravitas of Misinformation
The implications of Jackson Lee’s statements go beyond mere public embarrassment. Her role as a speaker before young, impressionable students, presumably to enlighten them ahead of an astronomical event, turned into an opportunity to spread misinformation. This incident isn’t just about a mistaken fact; it’s about a person in a position of power carelessly misguiding the youth. The scenario begs the question: If such basic scientific facts are misrepresented by our leaders, what confidence can the public have in their decisions and policies, particularly those related to science and education?
A Critical Examination
Jackson Lee’s error calls for a critical examination of the qualifications and knowledge base of individuals appointed to significant positions, especially in committees as crucial as the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. It’s alarming that someone who influences laws and policies could display such a profound lack of understanding of elementary science. This incident should not be brushed aside as a simple slip of the tongue but seen as a symptom of a larger issue—the need for our representatives to be better informed and educated, especially on matters they are directly involved in legislating.
Final Thoughts
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s mischaracterization of the moon is not just a faux pas; it is a glaring indictment of the level of expertise we have come to accept from our lawmakers. It’s a wake-up call for a critical reassessment of the criteria by which we select those tasked with making decisions on our behalf, especially in areas as critical as science and technology. This episode should serve as a cautionary tale, prompting us to demand higher standards of knowledge and accountability from our elected officials. When it comes to the individuals elected to represent us and make decisions affecting the future of our nation, ignorance is not bliss; it’s a danger.
The moon is mostly made up of gasses? We all know it is made up of green cheese…
It’s hard to believe the ignorance of so many of our politicians.
You’re absolutely correct Chris! 🙂
I am still waiting for the island of Guam to tip over…LOL
Hahaha – Hank Johnson!
It’s a shame that people in this ignoramus’ district vote color not character.
& they lecture US on the Science Right Jackson
You Moron
Quote from Ms. Lee: “Moo?”
what a moron .. cant stand the woman …
This is an example of uninformed voters voting by color,no clue eithrt the voters or the elected.She has to be one of the dumbest Blacks in Democrat party.They do have quite a few of this kind.
She’s nothing but a dan. How and why does anyone vote an ignoramus like this into office?
As ignorant as she is, how ignorant must those who keep electing her be?
Well, I guess we’ll all just sink into the moon’s centre if we land there. Notwithstanding her gaffe regarding the sun – (sic) “and it’s almost impossible to go near the sun”. What if we try really hard, using lashings of SPF 1000?
I think AOC said you can go to the sun at night when it’s dark LOLOLOLOLOL
I wouldn’t doubt it Kathleen. AOC is another genius the Dems have in their stable.
On the bright side, at least she didn’t think Guam was going to capsize, said in the past by Congressman Hank Johnson.
hahaha – I remember old Hanks diatribe on the island capsizing… hard to believe he’s still in congress. Another genius.
No but she does think she is still a slave and that slavery lasted 400 years in this country.
Good point. Hank Johnson (Dem. Georgia) is hard to beat in the stupid Department. Thinking the island of Gam would tip over if we put to many troops on one end is a classic enlightenment in what is being elected in American politics. As to Jackson Lee, the only thing worse are the voters who keep re-electing these ignorant gasbags.
Nothing worse than an ignorant gas bag moron giving children the wrong information.
it should be criminal!
It amazes me that they can be so stupid like SJL AOC Omar Talib Bush Booker Waters The fire alarm puller and baldy I can’t remember her she came up some totally ignorant statement These are the are the people that are supposed to be governing our country If not for the investigations by Senator Grassley and Congressman Comer and Congressman Jordan All of the democrats have been doing for 9 years is try to make up stories about Trump to not allow him to run again Their fear is very obvious and it will end up bringing them down We do not need these type of people making our laws and handing our money when we have citizens sleeping on the street These people can spend billions on these illegal’s but we just don’t have the money to our people off the street This is because these cities and worthless Crime family head that only care about trying to look like he is normal These people are afraid their freebee’s they receive on the taxpayers They hate the truth
Please DO NOT use the word “ignorance” where the word “stupidity” is far more appropriate. A 5 year old is ignorant, that is perfectly normal and is rectified with a bit of education. When a person reaches this stage of life and has a position in government that should assume that she is educated to the level of knowing that we did not land on Mars and that the Moon is not made of gasses and emitting energy yet still makes those declarations………She is completely, totally, utterly, hopelessly, irrevocably, democratically stupid to a mathmatic level that should be on a university Math Department blackboard for all to ponder.
What do you expect from an ignorant black female democrat?
Sheila Jackass Lee is dumber than an escape hatch on the floor of a canoe..the people that keep electing her has the same mental lacking that she does..
The only thing made of gas is Jackson Lee and her brain.
If you ever get up close to her you will smell what I mean !!!
When I saw her say that all I could 5hink was …full potato…you never go full potato
Someone should have asked her if that means it isn’t made of cheese.
A real mental midget
Good respond in return of this question with real arguments and describing all regarding that.
She is a US educated person. Nuff said.
Hey DUMB-O-CRAT Lee,
The only MOON made of GAS is yours !!
AND IT STINKS !!
How smart ar the voters who elected her?
Don’t leave Maxine Waters from CA out of the stupid corrupt group.
WHY is this story from April 10th being re-posted on August 15th???
That evil woman is DEAD now!
Find more CURRENT stories to post!!!
Dear Maxine is just proving to the world what I’ve been saying for the last 20 years at least. She is the Looney Liberal Poster Child that proves Liberalism is in Fact a Very Severe Mental Illness.
Come on people, GIVE HER A BREAK! She looked it up on Google! It had to be true.
Nothing says “stupid” quite like “Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas.” Hank Johnson comes close, and at least he is funny..
I do not know about the moon, but Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) is certainly made up of gas.
She also thought that the US had slaves for 400 years. She was one loony woman. Thankfully, she had her appointed judgment day this year on July 19 and I’m pretty sure where she is now is much hotter than Texas.
Everything Lee says is nothing but trash. Humans can’t walk on gas, stupid.
The massive Crown Weave was ultimately tightened sufficiently that it collapsed her dense skull and crushed what was left of her brain.