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.
Category Archives: Political Commentary
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.
Never Explain
…but always complain. Why Barack Obama is no Benjamin Disraeli.
More Augustine Links
Some thoughts from Popular Mechanics, and from Alan Boyle. Also, Clark has some more.
I would note carefully point five of the PM piece. I don’t think that most people really appreciate just how FUBAR NASA is in its current form.
Is It Legal To Mine The Moon?
Some links from Instapundit.
More Augustine Links
…over at Clark’s place.
[Update a couple minutes later]
And a lot more at NASA Watch.
[Update a few minutes later]
One of Clark’s links is particularly interesting. Now that the report is out, Jeff Greason is unleashed: “It’s time to base US space policy on the truth.”
I’ve had some similar conversations with Jeff throughout the summer, but kept them off the record at his request. I suspect we’ll be hearing a lot more from him now, though.
Barack’s Socialist Mop
I have some thoughts on cleaning techniques over at Pajamas Media.
[Mid-morning update]
The trolls have showed up in comments over there, predictably accusing administration opponents of racism. Well, I have to ‘fess up. About the only thing that I like about the president is that he’s black. So I guess I am a racist.
And With Great Fanfare
…actually, with no discernible fanfare, the Augustine report has been released. I’m looking it over now.