I have so many questions about current events, but alas, no answers. Obviously, I am still trying to figure out how blowing up innocent people gives one an afterlife pass to 300 virgins and eternal bliss. Also, why did that Brazilian fella run from the Bobbies if he was innocent? Seems like if the cops were running after me with guns drawn I would ask why - wait a second. Why do we allow our politicians to spend $33 Billion - yes, kiddies, 33 BILLION to continue to fund NASA. Doesn't it stand to reason that we have more pressing problems down here that those considerable funds could alleviate, not to mention the minds that are thinking about space shuttles that could be thinking about ways to help EARTH? I've had it - let's listen to a song...Considering our topic, how about some Digable Planets? Where I'm From remixed.
Where I'm From (remix)
I have several theories about NASA. One, Bush thinks there is oil on the moon and Mars. Two, Global Warming is a fact! We know that the world is fooked beyond reconcilation, and we need to make plans to get the heck out of Dodge. Three, we avoid Global Thermo-Nuclear War by leaving Earth and giving it to the Chinese.
On a more serious note, though, the space program is critical for X-FM, GPS, OnStar, and soon cellphones, and internet. I also believe that someday we will acquire natural resources from space. Scientists claim that both Mars and Europa contain water. Furthermore, the Deep Impact Mission is vital to gathering data to understand the composition of coments, which could be used to preserve the earth.
I would like to know why spreading freedom and democracy requires using oppression and tyranny?
ScottyOpAmp - First, props for actually reading my isht and weighing in. Concerning Bushy, I have never understood how he can attach an obvious bid for oil as spreading freedom, either, my man. But, I still don't see the need for $33 billion to be devoted to the space program. I still think those funds are misplaced considering the current state of the world. I am all for making the world a better, cleaner, safer, place, but $33 billion? And anyway, do you want to be the first one to try Mars water? Not me, I hear those Martians are nasty.
[2] No props needed. I have enjoyed the content so far. Elarceny and I were commenting on the truth of the wedding post. I remember those days fondly. I also remember being able to rebound a lot easier. Damn...getting old sucks.
I understand where you are coming from as far as the space program is concerned. $33 billion would buy a lot of homeless people food, or could probable find a renewable energy resource that we would not have to import, like ethonal made from hemp and corn. However, I think the space program is an under appreciated expense. Here is why.
It would be nice to see the government spend money more wisely. There seems to be no accountability when Halliburton charges an extra million or when the State of Ohio misplaces 216 million. Just my take though.
Hmmm...my link did not show up. Click on "Here is Why!" if you are interested.
ScottyOP - Thanks for the reverse props and yes, getting old does suck a big 'un - And I have a few years on you two. I will have to chew on your backing of the space program, but I can honestly say that nobody has ever been able to present in a clear and lucid manner why we even need NASA, so once again, props. Please oh please don't get me started on Halliburton and the ole' boys network. That is a complete and utter sham and once again, I can't believe that we, as Americans, allow it. And how our lovely Ohio government misplaces $216 million of OUR money, well, I think I might have an aneurysm if I think about at all.
it's because there are boobs in space cam.
BOOBS IN SPACE!!
If there really are boobs in space, that's a great thing. However, I personally believe that that $33 billion could be much better spent improving and sustaining earth boobs, and, if you want to delve into foreign policy, American boobs specifically. As for Halliburtons boobs, don't even get me started.
On a completely different note, I'm in Cleveland right now, and there is a storm blowing through here right now like a son of a gun. I'm scared.
there's a storm brewing in chicago, too, thunderpants. hold me through the internet.
Hold bone, Thunderpants, caress him and tell him he's pretty. And don't get me started on Friday the 13th quotes, Thunderpants. But, really, thanks for that. Your comments were really nice.
so happy that london has the olympics for 2012; can't wait for the guys in speedos doing synchronized diving so cam can cover this event
blog on
Look at papa janks weighing in on space. I am the proud papa today...
I don't know if government funding is needed for any kind of boobies...after all, isn't prostitution the world's oldest profession? Where there are men, there will always be the demand for boobies.