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LongTomH

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19. Thanks for all the comments - I'll try to continue this tomorrow.

Thu Jan 26, 2012, 01:09 AM

Jan 2012

I really see the issue as continuing space exploration. I would like to see global cooperation; but, I would like to see the US take a leadership role. Actually, people close to JFK said that was his vision.

In any case, I'm headed for bed. Nighty night, kiddies!

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I remember when a Democratic president committed us to go to the moon [View all] LongTomH Jan 2012 OP

We have lost our vision, our passion, and our fearlessnes MannyGoldstein Jan 2012 #1

It was a different time, a different world. The moon can wait, earth cannot. nt nanabugg Jan 2012 #30

Oh, it was perfect sudopod Jan 2012 #37

Rec for Tyson! joshcryer Jan 2012 #2

The problem is LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #3

I agree with the vision... thing is, when Gingrich says it, I just don't believe him. Capitalocracy Jan 2012 #4

Exactly. Skinner Jan 2012 #6

Please note that I expressed regret that it's Newt who's talking about this. LongTomH Jan 2012 #7

Precisely. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #9

Bush's toxic Vision for Space Exploration said the same crap. joshcryer Jan 2012 #26

Newt ProSense Jan 2012 #5

Yes he is shooting for Mars EC Jan 2012 #12

Mars orbit in the 2030's, no moonbase. bananas Jan 2012 #28

From what I understand EC Jan 2012 #35

K & R! lonestarnot Jan 2012 #8

Sorry, but I can't agree--because you're being unfair-- Moonwalk Jan 2012 #10

Believe me, I'm not giving Mr. Obama a hard time. LongTomH Jan 2012 #13

If you're not trying to give democrats a hard time about this.... Moonwalk Jan 2012 #20

"but with what money?" sudopod Jan 2012 #38

If the 1% & corporate tax rates were back to that decade's levels... Amonester Jan 2012 #11

you can't seriously support something like this with the republican anti govt, and wanting to cut JI7 Jan 2012 #14

And WHY do we need a base on the moon which doesn't have any oxygen. Tx4obama Jan 2012 #15

k&r nt bananas Jan 2012 #16

Oh good lord. Newt is trying to win Florida by DevonRex Jan 2012 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jan 2012 #18

Thanks for all the comments - I'll try to continue this tomorrow. LongTomH Jan 2012 #19

I'm thinking Newt wants to use the moon as a GITMO for pot dealers. limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #21

You slam the Democrats over this, as if you believe the Republicans would follow through Scootaloo Jan 2012 #22

I didn't interpret the OP as slamming the Dems. It was merely in support of space exploration. limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #27

I was not slamming Democrats and I can't see how anyone could read that into my post! LongTomH Jan 2012 #36

Big difference: Kennedy meant it. Gingrich doesn't. stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #23

I think it is a real choice - moon base vs health care and social security bhikkhu Jan 2012 #24

We have large amounts of money and resources. girl gone mad Jan 2012 #43

Money is resources - it has a real physical basis bhikkhu Jan 2012 #50

If you think about it Confusious Jan 2012 #51

Basic research yes. Manned bases? A serious waste. cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #25

Of course, having never done it, we can't say that with any certainty Occulus Jan 2012 #29

What is it a waste of? girl gone mad Jan 2012 #44

so are you equating what the halfwit lizard said to what JFK said? nt Javaman Jan 2012 #31

Your final quote is so glaring... 99Forever Jan 2012 #32

Apollo Program was the best ''make work program'' ever. Octafish Jan 2012 #33

Thank you, Octafish! LongTomH Jan 2012 #39

That he did, and IIRC correctly... Rosco T. Jan 2012 #42

We eventually did cooperate with the Russians on space in the Cold War era Art_from_Ark Jan 2012 #48

How about funding the arts in this country? frazzled Jan 2012 #34

That's the same luddite thinking that during the end of the Apollo program... Rosco T. Jan 2012 #40

Luddite thinking? How ignorant frazzled Jan 2012 #47

The same people who attack science in this country would end the arts as well. sudopod Jan 2012 #41

Was the President also demanding we cut all government spending? JoePhilly Jan 2012 #45

The republican model is to cut money for aid to the most needy. bluestate10 Jan 2012 #46

A final thought for this thread! LongTomH Jan 2012 #49