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We should build a suspension bridge linking North America and Europe
01/14/04 | Destro

Posted on 01/14/2004 8:51:16 PM PST by Destro

We should build a suspension bridge linking North America and Europe

As we ponder going to the Moon again and to Mars, I started to think of projects we Americans can do that can better our lives and the planet.

I propose a suspension bridge be built starting from St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada terminating in Galway, Ireland with a connecting bridge from Belfast to Scotland and on into Europe. This Atlantic Euro-bridge would have two levels of 8 lanes per level and would be able to accommodate freight trucks, passenger vehicles and possibly a freight and passenger train.

The bridge would pay for itself over time via a toll fee.

The airline industry and the ocean freight industry may not like this mover of people and goods but it would be a boon to mankind and to commerce.

It would also help the economically depressed areas of New Foundland, Ireland and Scotland.


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To: Petronski
Ok, let's go nuts here: what about an elevator to the moon? Again, all debris from the project gets dumped in France.
81 posted on 01/14/2004 9:18:58 PM PST by hollywood
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To: hollywood
Already being built according to Art Bell
82 posted on 01/14/2004 9:19:27 PM PST by cyborg
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To: Destro
That bridge has already been built.

Perhaps but no reason to compound matters.

You don't think we will roleback Amerio-socilisim do you?

I'm an eternal optimist where America is concerned, an eternal pessimist when old Europe is the topic.

If Bush didn't why do you think any future president will?

Well, we can only hope but while we're waiting let's put the Bridge Over the River Why on hold.

83 posted on 01/14/2004 9:19:38 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: hollywood
Again, all debris from the project gets dumped in France.

On those terms, let's build three.

84 posted on 01/14/2004 9:20:00 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
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To: AAABEST
Were you doing bong hits when you came up with this "idea"?

Well, dude, like, what if we had things that like, floated, you know, to hold the bridge up.

Pretty (pfffffft) simple, you know?

85 posted on 01/14/2004 9:20:10 PM PST by New Horizon
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To: jwalsh07
... Bridge Over the River Why....

We have a winner. Good night everyone, drive safely.

86 posted on 01/14/2004 9:20:46 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
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To: hollywood
Never heard of space elevators??

The Space Elevator Comes Closer to Reality

87 posted on 01/14/2004 9:21:26 PM PST by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorism by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: cyborg
That's because Art is on the moon! (or is it the 'shroom?)
88 posted on 01/14/2004 9:21:48 PM PST by hollywood
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To: coydog
re: icebergs: glad you said it. I was wondering the same thing myself.
89 posted on 01/14/2004 9:22:09 PM PST by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch
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To: Destro
Single span?

Still easier than the elevator to the Moon.
90 posted on 01/14/2004 9:23:40 PM PST by Doctor Stochastic (Vegetabilisch = chaotisch is der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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To: New Horizon
Good Luck
With
The Super Big Dig...


91 posted on 01/14/2004 9:27:49 PM PST by Major_Risktaker (dididit dadadah dididit)
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To: Destro
We should build it from pure unobtainium, from harvested asteroids. That would make it more economically feasible.
92 posted on 01/14/2004 9:27:51 PM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Destro
Over the Bearing Straits? Will happen sometime in the not to distant years. That will be your bridge to Europa. As to, if I would like to see it done? Nope!

They already have plans to lay a pipeline across the straits I hear. Lots of oil to be had in Siberia.
93 posted on 01/14/2004 9:29:45 PM PST by crz
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To: hollywood
Sometimes I think he's on the bong express myself LOL
94 posted on 01/14/2004 9:29:50 PM PST by cyborg
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To: So Cal Rocket

95 posted on 01/14/2004 9:29:56 PM PST by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: Destro
Build it...then paint a huge bullseye on it, as it will become the number one terrorist target in the world.
96 posted on 01/14/2004 9:30:27 PM PST by I'm ALL Right!
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To: Destro
A tunnel across the Bering Strait might be technically feasible, but I can't see it becoming economically viable. Nonetheless, here's S. Berliner's Bering Strait Tunnel page.
97 posted on 01/14/2004 9:31:01 PM PST by Loyalist (To be is to do--Socrates. To do is to be--Sartre. Do be do be do--Sinatra.)
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To: Travis McGee
Once we mine the planets for H3 all is gravy.
98 posted on 01/14/2004 9:31:01 PM PST by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorism by visiting www.johnathangaltfilms.com)
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To: hollywood; Squantos
We could use surplus nukes to dig that southern border canal pronto. El Paso would not be a big loss, but turn slightly south around San Diego.
99 posted on 01/14/2004 9:31:09 PM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Destro
What, open up another route for the illegals to get in?
100 posted on 01/14/2004 9:31:37 PM PST by hedgetrimmer
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