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Re: Obama Flips on Space Exploration

QueerCincinnati — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:06:12 -0000

I wanted to say that this is, essentially, a non-issue. Space exploration? Really? Whereas there are some key issues that most people feel one way or the other on, I can't find myself believing that people are really moved by the idea of space exploration.

I am not going to vote for McCain just because he has a stronger support of space exploration than Obama.

Re: Obama Flips on Space Exploration

JC — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:10:17 -0000

What does space exploration matter? Can someone tell me exactly what it is that we are trying to accomplish in space? How does exploring Mars help our "security"? Is there some "laser" that can save us from a nuclear attack, from MARS? Or, from the Moon, for that matter? And, given Russia agressive stance, how can we trust that "partnership"

Please, please, tell me what we can gain from this topic in general. And, especially, tell me how this matters when choosing the next president?

Re: Obama Flips on Space Exploration

Tumby J — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:26:56 -0000

It could also have to do with the fact that Russia was intended to provide go-between shuttle service to the Space Station after the space shuttles are retired. And, well, that's not looking so hot anymore.