McCain still ranting about "a new projector at a planetarium" is bizzare

[bigtree]

Considering he hasn't/didn't even bother to mention the crashing stock market . . .


Prepared remarks of John McCain
October 10, 2008
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/2008/10/10/prepared_remarks_of_john_mccain/?page=full

[gauguin57]

1. Planetarium Lovers for Barack Obama!

McCain's celestial home is the second planet from the left in the bottom row. Juvenile, I know ... but it makes me feel good.

[bigtree]

2. seriously!

science lovers, too

[Subdivisions]

5. Checking in! =) n/t

[gauguin57]

8. I loved the "Cosmic Collisions" program -- narrated by Robert Redford" -- in D.C.

at Air and Space Museum. Saw it 3 times.

Also loved the "Extinction!" program at Morehead Planetarium at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill ... narrated by William Shatner.

I really am a planetarium geek. I'd live in a planetarium, if I could.

Saving money for a trip to Chicago to see the Adler!

[VWolf]

14. Hey, what's with the planetoid on the lower right?

J/K - Pluto will always be 100% planet to me.

[gauguin57]

16. I miss Pluto!

[nadinbrzezinski]

15. RLOL

[Critters2]

3. I can't believe he's attacking a venerable institution like the Adler Planetarium.

What next? An all-out assault on public libraries?

[bigtree]

10. that planetarium itself is part of history, a National Historic Landmark

The Adler, which opened in 1930, was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. It was given to the people of Chicago by Max Adler to enable everyone to "observe the heavenly bodies as heretofore only astronomers could do." The planetarium was an attraction at the great Chicago exposition, "A Century of Progress" (1933-1934).




http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1983&ResourceType=Building

[jayfish]

11. Adler Kicked His Ass For It Though.

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/pressroom/pr/2008_10_08_AdlerStatement_aboutdebate.pdf

    
                             STATEMENT ABOUT SENATOR JOHN McCAIN’S
                              COMMENTS AT THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

Last night, during the presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee, Senator John McCain
made the following statement:
McCain: “While we were working to eliminate these pork barrel earmarks he (Senator
Obama) voted for nearly $1 billion in pork barrel earmark projects. Including $3 million for
an overhead projector at a planetarium in Chicago, Illinois. My friends, do we need to spend
that kind of money?”
To clarify, the Adler Planetarium requested federal support – which was not funded – to
replace the projector in its historic Sky Theater, the first planetarium theater in the
Western Hemisphere. The Adler’s Zeiss Mark VI projector – not an overhead projector – is
the instrument that re-creates the night sky in a dome theater, the quintessential
planetarium experience. The Adler’s projector is nearly 40 years old and is no longer
supported with parts or service by the manufacturer. It is only the second planetarium
projector in the Adler’s 78 years of operation.
Science literacy is an urgent issue in the United States. To remain competitive and ensure
national security, it is vital that we educate and inspire the next generation of explorers to
pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Senator McCain’s statements about the Adler Planetarium’s request for federal support do
not accurately reflect the museum's legislative history or relationship with Senator Obama.
The Adler has approached the Illinois Congressional delegation the last few years for federal
assistance with various initiatives. These have included museum exhibitions, equipment and
educational programs we offer to area schools, including the Chicago Public Schools.
We have made requests to Senators Durbin and Obama, as well as to 6 area Congressmen
from both political parties. We are grateful that all of the Members we have approached,
including Senator Obama, have deemed our activities worthy of their support, and have
made appropriations requests on our behalf, as they have for many worthy Illinois nonprofit
organizations.
As a result of the hard work of our bipartisan congressional delegation, the Adler has been
fortunate to receive a few federal appropriations the past couple of years.
However, the Adler has never received an earmark as a result of Senator Obama's efforts.
This is clearly evidenced by recent transparency laws implemented by the Congress, which
have resulted in the names of all requesting Members being listed next to every earmark in
the reports that accompany appropriations bills.

October 8, 2008

You know you have it bad when you get your ass handed to you by a planetarium.

Jay

[verges]

22. That's Palin's responsibility. nt

[Occam Bandage]

4. Fuck science, man. Bunch of eggheads with their science shit, always actin' smart.

[valerief]

6. His favorite movie must be Idiocracy. He can identify with so many people of the future. nt

[guitar man]

7. no kidding

I for one want my daughter to be able to go to the planetarium and learn something, to have an enriching educational experience from it. We all know what an "enriching experience" means to McGoo and his buddies. :grr:

[iamjoy]

9. McSame Did Mention The Stock Market

he said people age 70.5 shouldn't be required to take money out of their retirement accounts.

[bigtree]

12. He's been silent on the two-day decline below 9000

Nothing about the crash in front of us.

[Contrary1]

13. Oh, Ye of little faith...

It's a non-issue. Haven't you heard? McCain and Palin have a plan make the economy all better starting Jan. 21,2009. That, win the war, and catch Bin Ladin. And he knows how to do it. You'll just have to take his word on it...and vote for him, of course.

[Barack_America]

17. Between the 'bear DNA' and 'projector' rants, it seems his true target is science in general.

I'll give you one guess who that dog whistle's intended for.

[NNN0LHI]

18. McCain graduated 5th from the bottom of almost 900 students in his class

He probably never did wrap his little mind around science very well.

Thats why he sees the hand of Gawd everywhere he goes.

Don

[dysfunctional press]

19. i thought that $3million for a new overhaed projector sounded like a GREAT deal...

especially since THIS is the kind of "overhead projector" they're talking about:



and why they needed it:

The 40-year-old projector currently being used by the world-class planetarium is failing, and it's so obsolete that spare parts aren't available anymore. Obama and other members of the Illinois congressional delegation sought federal funds for a replacement.

http://cosmiclog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/08/1518907.aspx

[MadHound]

20. McCain ranting period is just too bizarre

He's sounding more and more like somebody's grumpy grandpa every single day. The one that wants kids off his lawn and whose mental connections aren't real tight, or all there, anymore.

I used to respect McCain, now I just feel sorry for him. His mental slippage is obvious to anybody who takes an objective look.

[K8-EEE]

21. K&R! Dementia-addled McCrazy will put a stop to all those planetariums!

And the obvious planetarium/scientist cabal suspiciously supporting Obama!

Seriously...WTF??? He's totally lost it.

[bunkerbuster1]

23. He's going on about "the fine," too.

"Someone needs to ask Senator Obama to please specify the amount of the fine he will impose on the employers of America."

Someone needs to ask Senator McCain to please specify the amount of the jail time he will impose on the women who terminate their pregnancies.

[L. Coyote]

24. That's a flat line from a flatlander!