White House not holding event for U.S. Nobel Prize recipients...

[HipChick]

U.S. recipients of Nobel Prizes for science and economics will not meet with President Trump or be feted at the White House when they visit Washington this week, a break with past administrations.

Eight American scientists and academics were announced as winners of the prestigious prizes last month. Six of them are expected to attend a Nobel symposium at the Swedish Embassy on Tuesday. The annual event is typically timed to coordinate with a White House invitation for American winners.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-not-holding-event-for-us-nobel-prize-recipients-a-break-with-usual-practice/2017/11/13/0139f3d8-c8ab-11e7-8321-481fd63f174d_story.html?utm_term=.d29dea320241

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Science? We don't need no stinking science.

One more slap in the face for our scientists. Of course, some of them might not want to go even if invited.

[Takket]

2. The war on science continues.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. +1000!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

15. It's also a war on intellect and people with integrity.

It's like the jocks took over the White House and kicked the science and chess clubs out. The cheerleaders can stay, of course.

[Ms. Toad]

4. Likely just saving face.

So many people - even folks who aren't distinguished scientists (people recognized for their brains) have declined invitations to the White House. He's probably afraid these folks will refuse, as well, and is preempting losing face.

I never wanted to be part of the smart kids clique, anyway. So there.

[AJT]

14. My thoughts too.

[Gothmog]

5. Intelligence is not valued or honored by trumpies

[sheshe2]

6. Intelligence

in·tel·li·gence
[inˈteləjəns]

NOUN
the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills:
"an eminent man of great intelligence" · [more]
synonyms: intellectual capacity · mental capacity · intellect · mind · [more]
a person or being with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge:
"extraterrestrial intelligences"
the collection of information of military or political value:
"the chief of military intelligence" · [more]
synonyms: information gathering · surveillance · observation · [more]
people employed in the collection of military or political information:
"French intelligence has been able to secure numerous local informers"

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Intelligence&form=EDNTHT&mkt=en-us&httpsmsn=1&refig=ad44bad23eea4508e62047d442af4307&sp=-1&pq=intelligence&sc=9-12&qs=n&sk=&cvid=ad44bad23eea4508e62047d442af4307

One would have to have some to receive or honor them.

[fierywoman]

9. Definition of Trump: none of the above

[sheshe2]

13. Yup.

[Madam Mossfern]

7. It's because

he wouldn't be the center of attention.

[politicaljunkie41910]

8. I'm not surprised that someone of so little to no IQ such as Trump would not realize something as

important or prestigious as the Nobel Peace Prize is worthy of a visit to the White House accompanied by the appropriate sized reception. I'm am surprised however, if the Dotard and his staff, are rank amateurs and therefore, not up to the task. Or perhaps Trump's just angry that President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in his first year as President and Trump didn't, and therefore didn't want to call attention to that fact, knowing that everyone else in the room would have known that and he didn't want to be reminded of that fact.

[fierywoman]

10. Yes! Another aspect of Trump that is smaller than Obama:

the lack of a Nobel Peace Prize.

[jmowreader]

17. The PGA Tour champion will probably get an invitation, though

[lpbk2713]

11. Trump has nothing in common with smart people.

He's avoiding an embarrassing situation.

[JI7]

12. someone probably knew most if not all of them would turn down the invitation

[TeamPooka]

16. Trump hates being in a room with people obviously way smarter than him. He can't stand it. Look at

him in Cabinet meetings. That's why carson and perry are there.

[0rganism]

18. maybe they could snag a meeting with the Obamas instead?

probably much more genuine and edifying dinner conversation anyway

[bdtrppr6]

19. of course not

Obama got one, there's no way in hell two scoops would ever receive one and he knows it.

[syringis]

20. At least, scientists will not have to undergo that childish ignorant.

I found this relevant meme :