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Santorum Rejects Reagan Space Legacy - Conservative stumbles in bid to hit Gingrich
The American Spectator ^ | February 7, 2012 | Jeffrey Lord

Posted on 02/07/2012 5:37:14 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

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Santorum's ad and his Op-Ed, meant to mock Gingrich, in reality can only distinctly not help Santorum's struggling campaign. Gingrich will surely make the inevitable -- and correct -- connection between Santorum's ad and a serious attack on the Reagan space legacy -- and the dreams of America itself. "We'll continue our quest in space…. Nothing ends here; our hopes and our journeys continue," said President Reagan that tragic January night. Well, no they won't. Not if Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney have anything to say about it. "I promise," says Santorum.

Worse, whether Santorum's staff understands it or not the mocking Santorum ad and Op-Ed is an insult to the memory of seven extraordinarily brave Americans who 26 years ago this past January 28th gave their lives to continue the American journey into space. A journey, as Ronald Reagan well knew, into the future that America has always been, and will always be, about.

Former NASA executive Charles Miller, in a recent Wall Street Journal article, not only praised Gingrich's vision he outlined ways to return to space while well acknowledging the nation's current financial problems. In short, Mr. Miller, like Gingrich, embraced not only Reagan's vision but used another quality of Reagan's -- imagination -- to answer the unimaginative negativity that is now surprisingly advocated by Santorum and Romney.

....Stop, Senator. Stop.

If you really wish to sit at the Resolute desk, a literal, physical reminder of the human dream of exploration -- be resolute. Show some imagination. Vision. Don't play Herbert Hoover.

The City on a Shining Hill is the place to reach for the stars.

Not a place to be mocked by a radio commercial or a dopey Op-Ed that signals a crabbed, timid, fainthearted, decidedly un-conservative and un-American state of mind.

(Excerpt) Read more at spectator.org ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012gopprimary; 2012issues; bhonasa; exploration; gingrich; luddism; luddites; mittscabinboy; mysteries; romney; santorum; santorum2012; santorum4romney; space; universe
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To: US Navy Vet
Santorum is a classic "stick in the mud"...his sweaters vests give him away.

That said, there's a place for "sticks in the mud."

The legislature.

21 posted on 02/07/2012 6:19:49 AM PST by RoosterRedux (Go Newt!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

An excellent piece but I take exception to his portrayal of Perry and Gingrich attacks on Romney/Bain as “anti-capitalism.”

If they’d questioned Obama’s attendance to his wacky pastor Wright, would that be anti-religion?


22 posted on 02/07/2012 6:24:24 AM PST by Lady Lucky (Public education -- government cheese for the brain.)
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To: Brett66

I take your point, but since Newt has admitted his past appearance with Pelosi was a stupid thing to do, Santorum might think it would be more productive to go after him on something he proposes and defends right now.


23 posted on 02/07/2012 6:24:34 AM PST by txrangerette ("HOLD TO THE TRUTH...SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR" - Glenn Beck)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I sometimes wonder if Santorum is on Romney’s payroll. Seriously, WHY would he attack Newt for this when Romney’s closet is so full of progressive skeletons. Not to mention the fact that Rick hasn’t dropped out, despite a lack of funds & floundering campaign. What’s up with him??


24 posted on 02/07/2012 6:26:43 AM PST by surroundedbyblue (Live the message of Fatima - pray & do penance!)
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To: vortigern
Absolutely! Every single facet of people's lives is touched by some product derived from technology invented solely because of the quest to reach the Moon.

That type of technology cannot be developed out of normal R & D programs, because it was all purpose driven Only extraordinary demands require extraordinary technology.

The payback in having a new "High Frontiers" program would be immeasurable. The cost would be a pittance compared to what America would reap in benefits, education, science, technology would all benefit tremendously--as would the America spirit.
25 posted on 02/07/2012 6:31:29 AM PST by Sudetenland (Anybody but Obama!!!!)
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To: Lady Lucky

Your reasoning is impeccable.

Mark Levin and Jeffrey Lord are with us on some things, but they fell for the anti-Captitalism phony issue.

Levin has done a fabulous job going after Romney, and Ann Coulter.

Too bad he supports Santorum.

Lord supports Gingrich.


26 posted on 02/07/2012 6:31:38 AM PST by txrangerette ("HOLD TO THE TRUTH...SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR" - Glenn Beck)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I have personally spoken to both Santorum and Romney, to urge them to have an effective space policy, pointing out the numerous examples of private corporations that seek to monetize space. They are lacking vision in this area.

Gingrich has the vision for private expansion in space.


27 posted on 02/07/2012 6:32:14 AM PST by mission9
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Why is Santorum continuing to attack Newt when the record of the guy in 1st place is such a target rich environment?

Can't he read election results?

28 posted on 02/07/2012 6:37:26 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys=Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best for you.)
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To: txrangerette
Levin has done a fabulous job going after Romney, and Ann Coulter.

Too bad he supports Santorum.

Agreed. Santorum came on his show last night and I turned it off.

29 posted on 02/07/2012 6:38:28 AM PST by Abby4116
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Santorum spoke yesterday at the Colorado Energy Summit, immediately after Gingrich. It was a sharp contrast, Gingrich a master of the facts, his delivery clear and precise, while Rick often was halting, searching with difficulty for the next word, trying valiantly to maintain his train of thought. When it comes to communication, these two are in different leagues.

They each had an hour, which Gingrich filled with example after example of why our energy policy is wrong. Rick conked out after 35 minutes, most of which had nothing to do with energy policy. I’m sure Rick is tired, it’s a grueling schedule these guys are on, but it’s grueling
for everyone, and it was Newt that was struggling with a cold.


30 posted on 02/07/2012 6:39:40 AM PST by cookcounty (Newt 2012: ---> Because he got it DONE.)
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To: N. Theknow
Why is Santorum continuing to attack Newt when the record of the guy in 1st place is such a target rich environment?

He has been attacking Newt all along.

31 posted on 02/07/2012 6:40:50 AM PST by Abby4116
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To: txrangerette; Wolfie; Cincinatus' Wife
Not just a "cute line," but an absurd comment. Even a fully funded by the federal government space program--the moon, mars, and all that implies would be a pittance in our budgeting.

That was always one of the big lies of the anti-space people. NASA was never a very expensive organization as government goes. Not only that but the payoff--the ROI--in technology was huge.

The space program spawned hundreds of billions of new industries and commerce. The total cost of the program compared to the money generated in our economy was laughably small.

There's not an single aspect of our lives that isn't touched daily by some product that is a spin-off from that decade of technology . . . and that technology could only be invented by people attempting to solve the challenges involved in space exploration.

Complaining about the cost is simply ludicrous and shows just how narrow-minded and short-sighted the Luddites in our society--like Santorum and Mitt--are.
32 posted on 02/07/2012 6:42:42 AM PST by Sudetenland (Anybody but Obama!!!!)
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To: livius
I'd like to see ALL of those who've endorsed Newt be more visible on the campaign trail.

Perry and Newt were both right for calling Milt out on his Bain Cap doings. Their criticism wasn't against capitalism, but somehow became just that. Maybe due to the Clear Channel connection? Not articulated correctly? Or a combination of both?

33 posted on 02/07/2012 6:49:52 AM PST by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Not a deal breaker. He can come around on this. Santorum is my first choice still.


34 posted on 02/07/2012 6:52:48 AM PST by frogjerk (OBAMA NOV 2012 = HORSEMEAT)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
I am sure Romney's and Santorum's lack of understanding of the issues were music to their ears.

Oh Santorum understands the importance of a space program just fine. What he is doing is trying to portray Newt as some kind of "Speaker Moonbeam" with his head in the clouds and a history of wacky and weird ideas. I doubt it will work, but Santorum's campaign people have always been pretty stupid.

35 posted on 02/07/2012 6:53:02 AM PST by montag813
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To: HereInTheHeartland
“Talking intelligently during a campaign is normally not a useful thing on either side.”

“Talking to an Obama voter in 2008...”
_______________

Per your first paragraph: I'm not quite that cynical ...at least not today. (smile)

Per your second paragraph: Expecting an intelligent conversation w/an Obama voter is DEFINITELY an exercise in futility. (I am THAT cynical!)

36 posted on 02/07/2012 6:53:49 AM PST by Ozymandias Ghost
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To: surroundedbyblue
I've wondered about this, too. Santorum has numerous ads running on conservative stations. Those ads cost big $$. How is someone who polls consistently low able to fund these ads AND stay in the race?

One of the recent ads takes a slight swipe at Romeny, but I think its a decoy :)

37 posted on 02/07/2012 7:03:11 AM PST by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Very good editorial. Thank you for posting Cincinatus’ Wife!


38 posted on 02/07/2012 7:09:53 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper (NEWT GINGRICH 2012)
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To: olezip
I keep thinking that Rick Perry should re-enter the race.

The Friends reported that Perry mentioned just that at last night's Reagan dinner...I didn't catch the whole story if he meant this election or in the future. Anyone?
39 posted on 02/07/2012 7:13:42 AM PST by Miss Didi ("After all...tomorrow is another day." Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind)
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To: Ozymandias Ghost
“Per your first paragraph: I'm not quite that cynical ...at least not today. (smile)”

I hope you are right. But I think about how much intelligent discussion has gone on during the debates? vs how much of the time is spent on one line shallow statements?

40 posted on 02/07/2012 7:14:22 AM PST by HereInTheHeartland (I love how the FR spellchecker doesn't recognize the word "Obama")
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