Only after the Chinese have established a permanent base on the moon and declared it Chinese “territory” will the American public wake up to understand how shortsighted this administration has been.
Not only cheaper, but the benefits to this country and the world in technological advances will more than pay for the costs.
obamney secret donor revealed!...
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/through-a-web-site-under-construction-a-secret-donor-revealed/?src=tp
I’ve got one question. Where’s my flying car?
We were promised flying cars in our future back in the 60’s, and it’s now 2012, so I figure they are way past due already. Before we even think about building a dang moon base, I want my flying car! /rantoff
The Moon is the gateway to the rest of the Universe. Sort of like the Erie Canal was the gateway to the West.
Not a subscriber and not going to at this time but I think see where it appears to be going and he is right. Newt a true conservative and a believer in free enterprize and our capitalistic system with a vision of greatness for America. A grand project such as this can not only be accomplished but provide jobs, profits and revenues to the government, a great bounty to great people and country.
I like the privatization that’s been taking place. I see the potential for government taking a smaller role but continuing the scientific push that advanced technology (and hence our lifestyle) more than anything.
Arrogant, short-sighted Romney scoffed at it.
Only Newt Gingrich can turn this Republic around and not manage its decay.
GO NEWT!
Oh well, I suppose if we attempted to colonize the Moon the damned enviroweenies would keep us tied up in court for so long that we'd eventually have to declare it a national monument and no one would be allowed to go near it.
Anyone with a modicum of intel knows that holding the ‘high ground’ is of paramount importance in military maters.
Googling "Back to the Moon" in the news section - the top hit was the full text of the article - in this case directly from WSJ itself! ;-)
Back to the Moon—For a Fraction of the Old Price
You're welcome! ;-)
Then, why hasn't it been?
I’m disgusted at my country for scoffing at the idea of going into space.
This attitude is decisively symptomatic of a civilization in decline that’s lost its will. The US is contracting inwards in an appeal to address its internal decay—turning away from innovation, exploration, and expansion, as dying civilizations are wont to do.
Charley - we’re broke. We can’t go to the moon no matter how cheap the ride. A penniless man can’t afford a $50 clunker to drive.
No bias there. Translation: "As a government bureaucrats whose money came from the taxpayer funded trough...
I am saddened by the media response to Newt Gingrich's proposal that we return to the moon.
Translation: When I heard Neut, I though there was a chance the gravy train would start up again, but the media didn't see any advantage for themselves so they didn't cheer the idea as I wished they would have.
The mockery and ridicule does America a great disservice
Translation: Getting a realistic assessment of the incredible cost and abysmally low worth of a moon base out to the voting public is not in the best interests of NASA bureaucrats whose money is based forcing taxpayers to pay for things that most of them have no interest in and wouldn't give a penny for if they were given the choice.