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Showing Original Post only (View all)Currently, the United States has no vehicle capable of taking people [View all]
into space. We rely on the Russians to transport our people to the ISS. So, how is this "Space Force" nonsense going to happen? Will we contract with Russia for services?
The Republicans have successfully destroyed our manned space program. Who believes that they'll back Trump and Pence's "Space Farce?"
It's just another bullshit distraction from the scandal that is the current administration. Don't be taken in by it.
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MineralMan
Aug 2018
OP
It may also provide cover for the Russians to proceed with weaponizing space?
lostnfound
Aug 2018
#50
I was wondering the same thing myself. Maybe they just want to put missiles in space
shraby
Aug 2018
#10
I doubt Russia will want to help us since we have an agreement with them to not arm space!!!
scarytomcat
Aug 2018
#33
I think they want to decimate NASA and shut it down. Then privatize the new Space Force idea.
magicarpet
Aug 2018
#39
Can't I have a frickin' Starliner capsule with frickin' laser beams attached to it?
paulkienitz
Aug 2018
#25
Monosyllabic Pap for the base to chant and Orange Ass to preen to at rallies...
Moostache
Aug 2018
#29