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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens
I blame Obama, guess that makes me a redneck. This President has not been a friend to NASA, and I think you know how I feel about hitching a ride with the Russians.  Our space program's demise is a national disgrace, and Obama sure had a hand in it. But, to be fair, it's pretty symbolic of the way this country is falling from greatness.
I'm less concerned with where they park the retired shuttles than I am with the pathetic shortsightedness evident in the current administration. |
Do you think the decision was in Obama's hands? Do you think he called up NASA and said "You know, we've got to screw Houston. Get those sumbeaches!" I'm not buying it.
I agree with you on NASA though - if we diverted a fraction of a percent of the defense budget for one year, we could fund NASA for years.
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Originally Posted by Platapus
Since Houston still has the space centers, I think they have enough "history" on display. More people will visit NYC than Houston. I have never heard anyone at work discuss taking a vacation to Houston. |
Let's put the space shuttle in Paris, France then. More international tourists than NYC.
And speaking of enough "history" on display, I don't think NYC is hurting for tourist attractions.