The US Space Program

[drl2]

But, this is not an either-or proposition. Where profit can be made, we ought to allow private entities to engage in regulated spacefaring. However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government. We will not get a private mission to Mars, or even back to the Moon, until someone can envision getting their money back from the deal, and the chance at a decent return on investment.

Coito, when did you become a SOCIALIST !?!?!

[Coito ergo sum]

But, this is not an either-or proposition. Where profit can be made, we ought to allow private entities to engage in regulated spacefaring. However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government. We will not get a private mission to Mars, or even back to the Moon, until someone can envision getting their money back from the deal, and the chance at a decent return on investment.

Coito, when did you become a SOCIALIST !?!?!

I am not a socialist, why?

Are you of the impression that support for space missions is "socialist?" Where did you ever get such a ludicrous idea?

[Warren Dew]

However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government.

Sure there is. Government run programs tend to be like Apollo: big, politically popular dead ends. They go nowhere.

What we need is a slow but steady approach that leads to permanent settlement of space, not "manned exploration".

[drl2]

Are you of the impression that support for space missions is "socialist?" Where did you ever get such a ludicrous idea?

You said the government could do it. A clear sign of socialism, you commie. Did George Soros pay you to post that?

However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government.

Sure there is. Government run programs tend to be like Apollo: big, politically popular dead ends. They go nowhere.

What we need is a slow but steady approach that leads to permanent settlement of space, not "manned exploration".

See?

[Coito ergo sum]

However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government.

Sure there is. Government run programs tend to be like Apollo: big, politically popular dead ends. They go nowhere.

Apollo went to the Moon, among other things, and developed the Saturn V rocket. It was a monumental achievement, and hardly to be termed a "dead end."

What we need is a slow but steady approach that leads to permanent settlement of space, not "manned exploration".

Manned exploration is necessary for permanent settlement of space. In order to settle the moon, manned missions need to go there. Private enterprise is not engaged in a steady approach to lead to permanent settlements, private enterprise is engaged in the search for profit. And, rightly so. That's what they're there for. They will do things that they can make money on, which is great. However, it's certainly a role of government (in the US) to support the sciences and the useful arts, and a space program is certainly one of those things.

[Coito ergo sum]

Are you of the impression that support for space missions is "socialist?" Where did you ever get such a ludicrous idea?

You said the government could do it. A clear sign of socialism, you commie. Did George Soros pay you to post that?

What are you on about? The government doing things is not a sign of socialism. "Government" =/= "Socialism."

What sort of nonsense are you selling here?

However, there is no reason why non-profitable programs, like....manned Mars missions...can't be spearheaded by government.

Sure there is. Government run programs tend to be like Apollo: big, politically popular dead ends. They go nowhere.

What we need is a slow but steady approach that leads to permanent settlement of space, not "manned exploration".

See?

See what? What's your point?

I am pretty sure you don't even know what "socialism" is.

[sandinista]

Hey coito, you've finally come around comrade!

[Coito ergo sum]

Hey coito, you've finally come around comrade!

What? Are you a supporter of a well-funded manned space program, including missions to the Moon and Mars, and bases thereon? Good! Come aboard! All are welcome.

[sandinista]

Hey coito, you've finally come around comrade!

What? Are you a supporter of a well-funded manned space program, including missions to the Moon and Mars, and bases thereon? Good! Come aboard! All are welcome.

commie

[Coito ergo sum]

Hey coito, you've finally come around comrade!

What? Are you a supporter of a well-funded manned space program, including missions to the Moon and Mars, and bases thereon? Good! Come aboard! All are welcome.

commie

[sandinista]

coming from YOU are you

[Coito ergo sum]

coming from YOU are you

Just because I trolled you, successfully, doesn't mean I'll fall for the same gag from you. I'm smarter than that.

[sandinista]

coming from YOU are you

Just because I trolled you, successfully, doesn't mean I'll fall for the same gag from you. I'm smarter than that.

you have no clue do you

[drl2]

See what? What's your point?

I am pretty sure you don't even know what "socialism" is.

Socialism: Anything the government does while a black democrat is president.

[Coito ergo sum]

See what? What's your point?

I am pretty sure you don't even know what "socialism" is.

Socialism: Anything the government does while a black democrat is president.

Not in my opinion, but if that's your opinion, then you are welcome to it.