Obama shut down our space program

Lutie · July 21, 2011

He never gave a thought to those 8000 people he put out of work. Now we can go begging to Russia to PLEASE let us go into space with you we promise not to get in the way. I can't even find words anymore to describe how scary this man is.

dman13 · July 21, 2011

Lutie, you're exactly right. I don't know about the number of employees being displaced but am sure it's a large one; however, think of the time, money and effort that's been thrown away b/c of this man's ignorance. Now, we get to pay Russia 50 million to ride to the spacestation that we largely built- that's got to 'help' our economy but it does go with Obama's efforts to bring the US down and share the wealth. Remember this in 2012.

aliciadogz · July 21, 2011

I truly believe, obama is tring to destroy America greatness.Please vote in 2012 .Don't say my vote dosen't count, because,it dose.We need to stop him before he dose any more damage.It time to wake up and save America.

Edited July 21, 2011 by mydogz

Butifldrm · July 21, 2011

Thanks for the post lutie, live and work in the Nasa community. I too have alot of resentment to what has happened to our countries space program. It is a sad day in the history of this great country to dismantle an industry who has contributed so much, not only to our own country, but to the world. We are losing these great minds to Russia and other countries who still think space exploration is of importance to the world. Obama feels it better to end the jobs of such brilliant people who by the way pay tax, and REDISTRIBUTE MONEY to the welfare programs. Here is a list of contributions made by Nasa.

50 years, 50 giant leaps: How Nasa rocked our world

1.The hand-held vacuum cleaner

The cordless miniature vacuum cleaner was born after Black & Decker developed a self-contained portable drill for the Apollo Moon landings between 1963 and 1972. The machine used a specially developed computer program, meaning it used less power to extract core samples from beneath the Moon's surface. That computer programme helped the company develop more battery-powered gadgets, among them, the cordless mini vacuum cleaner.

2.Air-cushioned trainers

In the early 1980s, a process known as "blow rubber moulding" was used to produce space helmets. Using this technology, former Nasa engineer Frank Rudy pitched an idea for an in-trainer shock absorber to the Nike Corporation. He envisaged a trainer with hollow soles filled with shock-absorbing material to cushion the impact of running. Rudy's idea included a pad of interconnected air cells and the resulting trainer was called the Nike Air.

3.Firefighter breathing apparatus

Before 1971, the average weight of breathing apparatus was more than 30 pounds. Carrying the extra weight was so physically gruelling that some firefighters opted to attack flames without any equipment. However, engineers at Nasa adapted the life-support systems used in spacesuits for use by emergency services. Four years later, experts had designed apparatus that weighed a third less and offered better fit and visibility.

4.Blankets for marathon runners

When galaxies collide: Images from Nasa's Hubble telescope

In 1964, Nasa developed a material capable of reflecting heat very effectively – a thin sheet of plastic coated with a metallic reflecting agent, usually gold or silver in colour. Used as a blanket, it reflects about 80 per cent of the wearer's body-heat back to them. It's used to keep accident victims warm, and by marathon runners after the finish.

5.Safer runways

Nasa researchers discovered that cutting thin grooves across concrete runways reduces the risk of an aircraft aquaplaning after landing. Excess water drains along the grooves, increasing tyre friction in wet conditions. The expertise has been adopted by airport operating authorities around the world.

6.Pill transmitters

Pill transmitters swallowed by astronauts to check their temperature and blood pressure are undergoing trials to be used as a way to monitor the health of foetuses in the womb. These pill-shaped gadgets can be used to monitor body temperature, pressure and other vital signs.

7.Faster racing cars

Carbon fibre was invented by the British in the 1960s (at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough), but was given a boost by its use in space flight. Carbon-fibre-reinforced graphite is used in the nose cone of the Space Shuttle. Strong, light and heat resistant, it is found in everything from tennis rackets to Formula One racing cars

8.The roof of the Millennium Dome

A flexible yet durable Teflon-coated fibreglass material was developed in the 1970s for use on astronauts' spacesuits. Teflon-coated fibreglass is now used for the roofs of many buildings worldwide, including the Dome in London.

9.Greenliving

It may seem strange, but the green movement owes a debt of gratitude to the rockets that blasted off into space. Efficient solar-power technologies – in which silicon crystals grown in a laboratory convert light into electrical energy – were first developed by Nasa in the early 1980s. The same technology is now widely used by companies manufacturing solar panels.

10.Personal storm warning system

The personal lightning detector is popular with boaters, golfers and those flying private planes, but this low-cost spin off was developed using Space Shuttle expertise. After being pointed at a cloud, the device detects the formation of lightning by analysing subtle changes in light level. The invention is now popular around the world.

11.The most impressive soundbite of all time

Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon on 21 July 1969 was one of the most historically important moments of the 20th century. His proclamation, which was heard by radio audiences around the world – "that's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" – remains one of the most famous statements ever uttered.

12.Better sunglasses

Nasa invented a special coatingusing a form of diamond-like carbonto protect its astronauts’ helmetsfrom being scratched by space particles. A modified form of this substance – which decreases surface friction and therefore reduces scratching – has since been used by many sunglasses manufacturers, including Ray-Ban, since 1988.

13.First detailed map of another planet

In 1971, the Mariner 9 probe arrived at Mars and beamed a total of 7,329 images of the planet back to Earth. It provided the first global map of the surface of the Red Planet, including detailed views of its system of canyons and volcanoes, Valles Marineris.

14.The potential to preserve priceless art

After being first tested by Nasa, "polyamides" – incredibly strong and heat-resistant polymers – have been researched by the J Paul Getty Trust, which has discovered that one in particular may protect bronze statues from corrosion.

15.Car crash technology

"Explosive" bolts that can be remotely detonated to destroy them were used to free the Space Shuttle from its rocket boosters on blast-off. The technology has been adapted to create quicker and more powerful equipment to cut people out of car crashes. The cutters employ the same pyrotechnic "power cartridges" used on the Shuttle.

16.Longer golf shots

Wilson – one of the world's biggest golf ball manufacturers – has improved the performance of its golf balls by implementing technology used to test the aerodynamics of the Space Shuttle's external fuel tanks. These balls have a variety of specially configured dimples, which the company claims makes them travel further than conventional balls.

17.Plane wing-tips

Ever seen the vertical tip at the end of an aeroplane wing and wondered what it is? It's a called a winglet and was originally developed at Nasa's Langley Research Centre. The winglet produces a degree of forward thrust (to help the plane in take-off and flight), operating much like a boat sail, and reduces wingtip drag. The winglet has been in service since the 1970s, and is found on all types of aircraft.

18.Freeze-dried meals

Nasa developed freeze-drying technology for the food carried by the Apollo missions. After the process, the product retains 98 per cent of its nutritional value and weighs just 20 per cent of its original weight. Snacks based on this technology are exported by Nasa to many countries, with sales running to several million pounds a year.

19.Baby food

Through Nasa research on algae (which it was hoped could generate oxygen in space through photosynthesis), it was found that certain algae contain two essential fatty acids present in human breast milk. These acids play an key role in infants' mental and visual development. A synthetic ingredient that contains these acids is now added to baby food in 66 countries.

20.Warmer feet

Battery-powered thermal boots used by skiers are adapted from designs developed to keep astronauts warm during the Apollo space programme. Rechargeable batteries are worn inside the wrist of a glove, or the sole of a ski boot, and heat is generated by a small electrical circuit.

21.Increased understanding of the beginning of life

In 1995 the Hubble Space Telescope beamed images of the "Pillars of Creation" – columnar clouds of gas found in the distant Eagle Nebula – back to Earth. As well as being some of the most impressive images of space, these pictures changed scientists' understanding of the beginnings of life in the universe.

22.'Anti-gravity' treadmill

British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has a stress fracture to her left leg, but aims to compete in the Beijing Olympics. She hopes to achieve this by training on a special "anti-gravity" treadmill developed by Nasa to help astronauts exercise in space. The machine operates in a high-pressure chamber which, in effect, cuts the weight of the user.

23.Hang gliders

In 1957, Nasa began testing various forms of wing for its Gemini space capsules. The wings' simplicity of design, ease of construction, along with their capability of slow flight and gentle landing characteristics, was picked up by hang-gliding enthusiasts. The hang glider the enthusiasts designed became the most successful in history and formed the basis for the more streamlined hang gliders used today.

24.Straighter teeth

Nitinol, an alloy used by orthodontists to wire teeth braces, was tested in satellites that needed to spring open after being folded into a rocket. Nitinol is durable and springs back into shape after bending.

25.Heat-absorbing sportswear

Athletes can perform more strenuous activity without becoming overheated, thanks to new sportswear inspired by the cooling systems used in astronauts' spacesuits. The clothes have packets of heat-absorbing gel positioned near parts of the body where the most heat is emitted.

26.Heart surgery

Bypass surgery is not the only means for doctors to deal with a blockage in the coronary artery. Nowadays, precise lasers can be used to clean arteries with extraordinary accuracy, while not damaging the walls of blood vessels. The lasers were originally developed by Nasa to monitor gases in the atmosphere of the Earth.

27.Life support for patients

Project Mercury, the first US human spaceflight programme, which ran from 1959 to 1963, developed sophisticated monitoring systems to track the physiological status of its astronauts. The same technology is used today in intensive care units and specialist heart units.

28.Medicinal light- emitting diodes

The light-emitting diode (LED) technology used in plant growth experiments on board the Space Shuttle has led to the development of hand-held LED units used for the temporary relief of muscle and joint pain, as well easing the symptoms of arthritis, stiffness, and muscle spasms. It is that hoped use of LED technology will spread to aid bone-marrow transplant patients in the near future.

29.Artificial limbs

Robotic technology has been used to create more dynamic artificial limbs. New foam technology – used as a shock absorber by Nasa – has brought about more natural-looking prostheses and has helped reduce wear and tear.

30.Intelligent underwear

A new bra developed as a space spinoff aids the detection of breast cancer by employing water flowing through tubes to cool the skin surface. When used in conjunction with thermography – a heat-detecting technique used to detect tumours – this adapted clothing, improves image resolution and makes it easier to pick up any cancers.

31.Detection of forest fires

Nasa fire-detection wizardry developed in the early 1990s is now used by the authorities in the USA to detect forest fires that might not be spotted soon enough on the ground, and pinpoint their location. Infrared technology identifies the extent of a fire so firefighters can be sent to the right places to tackle it.

32.Plant research

Nasa research into possible bases on the Moon and Mars is looking into the use of plants to provide food, oxygen and water, reducing the need for outside supplies. The research is based on hydroponics, in which plants grow in a liquid instead of in soil. It could be used in food production on Earth.

33.Chromosome analysis

Using Nasa image-processing technology, human chromosomes are being photographed via cameras mounted on microscopes. The images can then be digitised, allowing doctors to enhance the pictures. The technique can be used to detect infant abnormalities.

34.Less rubbish

Derived from technology on the Space Shuttle, a waste compactor that needs no electrical power has been developed for boats and recreational vehicles. The device has hand-operated ratchets that drive a pressure plate with a compressive force of 2,000 pounds – a more than ample amount to crush cans, for instance.

35.Better skiing

Nasa developed the know-how to keep spacecraft windows clear of condensation before launch by applying two thin coatings of a special detergent oil mix to them. This has since been applied to stop ski goggles, deep sea diving masks, spectacles and vehicle windows from steaming up.

36.Better brakes

Studies of high-temperature space materials allowed the development of more resilient and cheaper materials for brake linings. These substances are now found in truck brakes, cranes and passenger cars and make for better and more reliable braking at high speed.

37.Improved air quality

A US firm has created an air-quality monitoring system based on a Nasa scheme. The monitor can analyse the gases emerging from chimneys and determine the amount of individual gases present, helping to ensure that buildings meet emission standards.

38.Life-saving heart technology

One benefit of Nasa's work in telemetry – wireless control of devices – has been the creation of a heart pacemaker that can be controlled remotely. With no invasive procedures, a physician communicates with the pacemaker via a wireless device held over the patient's chest.

39.A possible end to water shortages

Research into using bacteria as a means to remove impurities and purify water is being still being undertaken by Nasa. The system makes use of scant resources by turning waste water from respiration, sweat and urine into drinkable liquid and it's hoped that this could help poorer communities in developing countries.

40.More competitive swimming

Some of the swimsuits favoured by professional swimmers utilise technology found in spacesuits. The rubber is covered with barely visible grooves that reduce friction and aerodynamic drag by modifying the flow of water over an athlete's body. These suits are 10 to 15 per cent faster than conventional swimsuits and could give an athlete the winning edge.

41.The self-righting life raft

Developed for the Apollo programme, the raft fully inflates in 12 seconds and is stable during extremely adverse weather conditions. The craft are now used by coastguards around the world.

42.Home blood pressure kits

When Alan Shepard became the first American to fly in space some 37 years ago, Nasa scientists had to invent an automatic measuring device to find out how blasting off affected the astronaut's blood pressure. Blood-pressure kits based on this design subsequently went mainstream.

43.Hydraulic rescue cutters

A rescue tool used by fire departments across America uses battery technology first employed by Nasa. The cutting technology – used to free accident victims from wreckage – employs a miniature version of the power cartridges first used on the Space Shuttle and is 50 per cent lighter (and 70 per cent cheaper) than previous rescue equipment. The cutters work more quickly than conventional ones and were used in the aftermath of the 1995 Oklahoma Federal Building bombing.

44.Satellite television

On 10 July 1962, a television transmission showed the American flag fluttering outside a communications centre in Andover, Maine. It was made possible after Nasa launched its Telstar satellite, the world's first active communications satellite, at 4.35 that morning.

45.Voice-controlled wheelchairs

Voice-controlled wheelchairs make use of Nasa robot voice recognition technology and are fitted with microcomputers that can respond to oral commands. The chairs help people with severe disabilities to perform daily tasks such as turning on appliances.

46.Mine-clearing technology

A type of surplus rocket fuel favoured by Nasa has been used to create a device that can destroy land mines safely. The gadget uses the fuel to burn a hole in the mine's casing and to burn away the explosive contents, making it easier to clear land of mines.

47.Long-life tyres

The technology used to make parachutes to land exploratory probes was adapted by tyre companies to create tyres five times stronger than steel. Such technology, pioneered for use in tyres by Goodyear in the late 1970s, employs long-chain molecular structures to increase tread lives by 10,000 miles, meaning that we can all drive further for less.

48.Eye screening

Nasa image-processing techniques are used to detect eye problems (errors in refraction, or the bending of light on to the retina) in children. An electronic flash from a 35mm camera sends light into the child's eyes, and an image of the patient's optical reflexes is then produced.

49.The personal alarm system

The pen-sized ultrasonic transmitters used by prison guards, teachers and the elderly and disabled to signal for help is based on technology derived from space telemetry. The pen transmits a silent signal to a receiver that will display the exact location of the emergency, enabling help to be sent.

50.The first photos of Saturn's rings

In 1977, the probe Voyager 1 took almost 16,000 images of Saturn, its moons and its rings. The resulting photographs detected the presence of "spokes" within the planet's ring patterns, which led scientists to reconsider theories about their formation.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/50-years-50-giant-leaps-how-nasa-rocked-our-world-879377.html

mojack · July 21, 2011

Do anyone of you guys know the next direction of the space program? It's as simple as searching the internet instead of reading headlines and forming opinions.

Notice the dates were prior Obama...

Bush's Space Plan in Danger

By Guy Gugliotta

Washington Post Staff Writer

Thursday, November 24, 2005

A large deficit in NASA's troubled shuttle program threatens to seriously delay and possibly cripple President Bush's space exploration initiative unless the number of planned flights is cut virtually in half or the White House agrees to add billions of dollars to the human spaceflight budget.

Sources familiar with ongoing negotiations between NASA and the White House say the administration has no intention of spending extra money to deal with a shortfall that some space experts say could exceed $6 billion from 2006 to 2010, when NASA plans to retire the shuttle for good.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124804991616363933.html

By initiating a comprehensive review of NASA's priorities and simultaneously slashing billions of dollars from spending projections later in the decade, industry officials and outside budget analysts contend, the Obama Administration may be heading for further program delays. The previous NASA chief, Michael Griffin, has complained that over the last four years, Congress and White House officials slashed overall spending projections on manned exploration efforts by nearly 40%, without adjusting the timetable.

dalough · July 21, 2011

He never gave a thought to those 8000 people he put out of work. Now we can go begging to Russia to PLEASE let us go into space with you we promise not to get in the way. I can't even find words anymore to describe how scary this man is.

Bush shut it down ,

mojack · July 21, 2011

Lutie, you're exactly right. I don't know about the number of employees being displaced but am sure it's a large one; however, think of the time, money and effort that's been thrown away b/c of this man's ignorance. Now, we get to pay Russia 50 million to ride to the spacestation that we largely built- that's got to 'help' our economy but it does go with Obama's efforts to bring the US down and share the wealth. Remember this in 2012.

Bush Cuts!

2006 to 2010, when NASA plans to retire the shuttle for good.

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I'm 56 and in the old days, I would simply call you a dumbazz and move on; however, I have re-invented myself so now I tell you that you're looking at this issue through a clouded prism. Successful re-invention doesn't mean laying off 1000s of people so that they're forced to consider taking their expertise and knowledge to foreign entities or private industry and communitites are deprived of their financial support; it doesn't mean cutting off all access to a station that has cost billions except thru a $50million cab fare paid to Russia; it doesn't mean ending a program that has provided evolutionary products and insights without having a replacement in place; finally, it doesn't mean allowing a 'groupie' mentality to blind you to facts. When you speak of Obama being a leader, do you consider where he's leading us too: huge spending deficits; ObamaCare which at best is an intrusion into personal rights and privacy- while at worst, is a violation of the Constitution, an economic nightmare, and an obvious example of discrimination and subterfuge; global appeasemen; policies that industry leaders state are killing the economy and job creation... my goodness, how blind can you be??? Anyway, I don't blame Obama for everything- just the things that have happened on his watch... concerning him not being in absolute power- you're right, but that's only because the House is now controlled by Republicans- for almost two years, he was in absolute power and that resulted in the greatest spending increases in America's history, ~9% unemployment, tremendous growth in gov't, ObamaCare (quick question here: if Gov't can mandate purchasing Health Care, why can't they mandate the purchase of small cars, the purchase of orange juice, the purchase of anything???), and finally, Obama's first two years resulted in law suits against state gov'ts trying to protect US communities against the economic chaos and physical threat brought forth by illegal immigrants.

If you think the USA is moving forward in a positive direction under Obama's presidency, then- I'll have to re-invent myself again and say... you are a dumbazz.

shansen · July 21, 2011

O didn't exactly shut down NASA he just re-assigned them for his own purposes. (SEE news article below)

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NASA Chief: Next Frontier Better Relations With Muslim World

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a recent interview that his "foremost" mission as the head of America's space exploration agency is to improve relations with the Muslim world.

Though international diplomacy would seem well outside NASA's orbit, Bolden said in an interview with Al Jazeera that strengthening those ties was among the top tasks President Obama assigned him. He said better interaction with the Muslim world would ultimately advance space travel.

"When I became the NASA administrator -- or before I became the NASA administrator -- he charged me with three things. One was he wanted me to help re-inspire children to want to get into science and math, he wanted me to expand our international relationships, and third, and perhaps foremost, he wanted me to find a way to reach out to the Muslim world and engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science ... and math and engineering," Bolden said in the interview.

The NASA administrator was in the Middle East last month marking the one-year anniversary since Obama delivered an address to Muslim nations in Cairo. Bolden spoke in June at the American University in Cairo -- in his interview with Al Jazeera, he described space travel as an international collaboration of which Muslim nations must be a part.

"It is a matter of trying to reach out and get the best of all worlds, if you will, and there is much to be gained by drawing in the contributions that are possible from the Muslim (nations)," he said. He held up the International Space Station as a model, praising the contributions there from the Russians and the Chinese.

However, Bolden denied the suggestion that he was on a diplomatic mission -- in a distinctly non-diplomatic role.

"Not at all. It's not a diplomatic anything," he said.

He said the United States is not going to travel beyond low-Earth orbit on its own and that no country is going to make it to Mars without international help.

Bolden has faced criticism this year for overseeing the cancellation of the agency's Constellation program, which was building new rockets and spaceships capable of returning astronauts to the moon. Stressing the importance of international cooperation in future

mrmcwhipit · July 21, 2011

Gotta love our fearless leader in the white house.what a joke these libs are.

wpsmit · July 21, 2011

Gotta love our fearless leader in the white house.what a joke these libs are.

If I might add a suggestion - I don't think the estimated 3 million john q public folks holding dinar would make a grain of salt's worth of difference at the polls in 2012, but perhaps after the RV, if each of us donate $5k pre-primary to the republican party candidate of our choice and then donate another 10k to the primary winner, then it would be a huge boost toward making sure someone other than O is elected. Let's see $10k x 2 million (assuming only 2/3 participation) = $20,000,000,000. You think that would be enough to pay for non-stop media exposure? The candidate could be on the boob tube 24/7. Don't know how yall feel, but I will donate $15k from my unexpected blessing to save my country!

mojack · July 21, 2011

u people r either 2 old or 2 ignorant 2 understand that the old ways of doing things just dosnt work anymore..our country needs 2 re-invent itself once agian..the industrial revolution is long gone but u boomers just cant see that for some reason..obama didnt can nasa he is being a leader and calling 4 nasa to re-invent itself,and once nasa does that thier will be double the jobs...some of u just do not get the BIG PICTURE........evolution.......nothing stays the same 4-ever... and one last thing ..grow up and stop blaming obama for everything...last time i checked he was not in absolute power like saddom.****-tate-or.....take responsability for your actions and stop looking to blame others like our gov....GOD BLESS THE USA

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I'm 56 and in the old days, I would simply call you a dumbazz and move on; however, I have re-invented myself so now I tell you that you're looking at this issue through a clouded prism. Successful re-invention doesn't mean laying off 1000s of people so that they're forced to consider taking their expertise and knowledge to foreign entities or private industry and communitites are deprived of their financial support; it doesn't mean cutting off all access to a station that has cost billions except thru a $50million cab fare paid to Russia; it doesn't mean ending a program that has provided evolutionary products and insights without having a replacement in place; finally, it doesn't mean allowing a 'groupie' mentality to blind you to facts. When you speak of Obama being a leader, do you consider where he's leading us too: huge spending deficits; ObamaCare which at best is an intrusion into personal rights and privacy- while at worst, is a violation of the Constitution, an economic nightmare, and an obvious example of discrimination and subterfuge; global appeasemen; policies that industry leaders state are killing the economy and job creation... my goodness, how blind can you be??? Anyway, I don't blame Obama for everything- just the things that have happened on his watch... concerning him not being in absolute power- you're right, but that's only because the House is now controlled by Republicans- for almost two years, he was in absolute power and that resulted in the greatest spending increases in America's history, ~9% unemployment, tremendous growth in gov't, ObamaCare (quick question here: if Gov't can mandate purchasing Health Care, why can't they mandate the purchase of small cars, the purchase of orange juice, the purchase of anything???), and finally, Obama's first two years resulted in law suits against state gov'ts trying to protect US communities against the economic chaos and physical threat brought forth by illegal immigrants.

If you think the USA is moving forward in a positive direction under Obama's presidency, then- I'll have to re-invent myself again and say... you are a dumbazz.

Ouch - You guys are getting personal. Thought we were talking about the space program in a civil manner! If we're talking about space, google space program bush and space program obama. READ HERE!

delta22 · July 21, 2011

Shinnidan · July 21, 2011

He never gave a thought to those 8000 people he put out of work. Now we can go begging to Russia to PLEASE let us go into space with you we promise not to get in the way. I can't even find words anymore to describe how scary this man is.

well those 8000 ppl can go to work in the private sector now. private sector like Virgin Galactic. (i get newsletters from them talking about new projects and so forth.) their skills at NASA could help them succeed beyond the limits of possibility and open a new frontier in space exploration. why ask the Russians when the ppl who can do the job is right in your back yard? :lol:

hoagie · July 21, 2011

I'm 56 and in the old days, I would simply call you a dumbazz and move on; however, I have re-invented myself so now I tell you that you're looking at this issue through a clouded prism. Successful re-invention doesn't mean laying off 1000s of people so that they're forced to consider taking their expertise and knowledge to foreign entities or private industry and communitites are deprived of their financial support; it doesn't mean cutting off all access to a station that has cost billions except thru a $50million cab fare paid to Russia; it doesn't mean ending a program that has provided evolutionary products and insights without having a replacement in place; finally, it doesn't mean allowing a 'groupie' mentality to blind you to facts. When you speak of Obama being a leader, do you consider where he's leading us too: huge spending deficits; ObamaCare which at best is an intrusion into personal rights and privacy- while at worst, is a violation of the Constitution, an economic nightmare, and an obvious example of discrimination and subterfuge; global appeasemen; policies that industry leaders state are killing the economy and job creation... my goodness, how blind can you be??? Anyway, I don't blame Obama for everything- just the things that have happened on his watch... concerning him not being in absolute power- you're right, but that's only because the House is now controlled by Republicans- for almost two years, he was in absolute power and that resulted in the greatest spending increases in America's history, ~9% unemployment, tremendous growth in gov't, ObamaCare (quick question here: if Gov't can mandate purchasing Health Care, why can't they mandate the purchase of small cars, the purchase of orange juice, the purchase of anything???), and finally, Obama's first two years resulted in law suits against state gov'ts trying to protect US communities against the economic chaos and physical threat brought forth by illegal immigrants.

If you think the USA is moving forward in a positive direction under Obama's presidency, then- I'll have to re-invent myself again and say... you are a dumbazz

well then,grab some meds and go back into lala land because u still just dont get it buddy....u think the pres has power? u think our votes count 4 something?...its sad that the younger gen.no not toddlers understand that the pres. of usa is just a posterboy 4 our nation...like in football u prob blame the QB if your fav.team loses not fully understanding that its a team game...but since the QB is out on the front lines he is the posterboy for the team...takes heat 4 a loss...glorified 4 a win...but thier is ALLOT more to the game than the stinkin QB...well the same goes for the pres..r u that ignorant that if not obama care then what,mccain care,palin care..etc.etc. it doesnt matter who hold office the country was headed this way 4 a long time.pick anyone u want to but they alone will not fix this prob.it takes real men and women 2 step up to the plate and work together as a team,a whole,a unit etc. not old cranky winers, that always blame others...see now your gen in all their offices r old cranky winers,blame others and do not hold usa standerds above all others 2 do thier jobs without being a sellout 4 moeny or thier partys view weather or not is what they stand for...so with that being said the next time your fav football team loses this year make sure u blame your QB because its all his fault....right...hmmm.....god bless the USA and maybe just maybe we can all learn 2 work together as a team from now on instead of placing blame all around.....im out... peace

gbesley · July 21, 2011

Luti,

Have you not followed history? The space program was scheduled to be "shut down" by President George Bush. It has been scheduled for shut down since 2006. It is of record that the program was to end in 2010. Do your research before posting. I guess that is why it is posted as a RUMOR!

dman13 · July 21, 2011

well then,grab some meds and go back into lala land because u still just dont get it buddy....u think the pres has power? u think our votes count 4 something?...its sad that the younger gen.no not toddlers understand that the pres. of usa is just a posterboy 4 our nation...like in football u prob blame the QB if your fav.team loses not fully understanding that its a team game...but since the QB is out on the front lines he is the posterboy for the team...takes heat 4 a loss...glorified 4 a win...but thier is ALLOT more to the game than the stinkin QB...well the same goes for the pres..

do you really believe this junk? if so, please make certain the doctors lock your door securely when they leave. Obama had the support of both the House and the Senate so he was able to create the parameters of ObamaCare and yes... he did have considerable power at that time. Did he create the details- no, probably not but he certainly put his weight behind the backroom agreements, the public presentation, and the legal challenges to forcing this atrosity onto the backs of American citizens. As to your football analogy: I hope you realize that running the US is certainly more complex than a football game; however, limiting the context to your discussion about the quarterback... if you're talking about winning- then you're right, it takes a team; however, if you're talking about purposefully throwing the game- it simply takes one key player giving up a critical play to make the bookies happy. In your vernacular, the 'stinking QB' can lose the game anytime regardless of what the other team members do.

r u that ignorant that if not obama care then what,mccain care,palin care..etc.etc. it doesnt matter who hold office the country was headed this way 4 a long time.pick anyone u want to but they alone will not fix this prob.it takes real men and women 2 step up to the plate and work together as a team,a whole,a unit etc. not old cranky winers, that always blame others...see now your gen in all their offices r old cranky winers,blame others and do not hold usa standerds above all others 2 do thier jobs without being a sellout 4 moeny or thier partys view weather or not is what they stand for...so with that being said the next time your fav football team loses this year make sure u blame your QB because its all his fault....right...hmmm....

The past paragraph is just such a combination of 'buzz words' and worthless rhetoric that it's hard to take it seriously. You use blanket statements to characterize a whole generation of people (you're sooo silly); you speak of 'whiners' (check spelling for future reference) being responsible, yet imply you believe the President has no power b/c of the fabled 'powers behind the power' theory (or did I misinterpret your cryptic rantings). Of course the obvious question here is- if the President in conjuction with both House and Senate has no power, how would the 'whiners'. Just wondering.

.god bless the USA

I will certainly agree with your sentiment here the only change I would add is: God bless the USA

and maybe just maybe we can all learn 2 work together as a team from now on instead of placing blame all around.....im out... peace

America's form of gov't is designed to be a confrontational system. Forced compromise is the sought after result with the understanding that the far-left liberal will never be in accord with the far-right conservative. It becomes a matter of what system you want and how do you implement it... tea party showed a way by threatening reelection of candidates, by massing in numbers to unseat encumbents, and by raising awareness to spotlight differences. So yes, I believe my vote has an impact just realize it has to be coupled with thousands, perhaps millions of others who believe the same depending upon the level of the office being sought. As you say: peace

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