Dumb idea. But it increases government control over our lives, so it has that going for it.
Category Archives: Political Commentary
Hanging It Up
Looks like it’s the end of Rockets’n’Such. I wonder if we’ll ever find out who it was? I never really understood the need for the allegories. They often seemed to get in the way of communication, even for those familiar with the program.
Why We Go Into Space
Some thoughts from John Hare.
Dismantling America
Thomas Sowell has some pretty legitimate concerns. Fortunately, judging by the polls, a lot of people are starting to share them.
Sunset On The Ares I-X
Let’s hope it’s metaphorical as well as literal.
Focusing On The Important Issues
Thoughts on the utility of international cooperation and law in the event of a transnational zombie uprising. This will be important once they start crossing borders.
[Update a few minutes later]
I’m compelled to believe that the first thing that this president would do is ask, “Why do they want to eat our brains?” and apologize to all of zombiedom for our previous imperialistic aggression against the undead.
Evolving Shuttle
Would a new version be a good idea? In my opinion, it would be a terrible idea, but compared to Ares it would be brilliant, and a very thrifty and cost-effective concept. Unfortunately, we’re unlikely to get any actual good ideas, given the politics.
Is Horror
…conservative? A lot of “liberals” seem to think so. I’m not a big fan of the genre myself.
Decline Is A Choice
But is it America’s choice? It sort of was last November (no matter which major candidate won), but it’s not too late to change our minds.
Really Tall
Clark Lindsey makes a failed attempt to suppress snark about Ares 1-X.