Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I completely agree that the Moonshot was a great boon for science and technology during it's time. I didn't mean to rain on anyone's parade. I would just like to be more informed as to why I should be enthusiastic about the current state of NASA.
seeing that "Folks ask me why I am so high on NASA and going into space." was the author's opening line, I could argue that the past has little bearing on our present situation.
Fair enough...
I read your post three times and all I saw was complaining. Maybe I should have read it a few more, or maybe I should have had the grace, as did LokiBob, to answer you question.
Sorry 'bout that...probably the old soldier in me.