[varon]

In other words, America is working on the first ever space army, which would provide the United States with complete domination in near-Earth orbit.

So of what use is the domination of near-earth orbit if we can't protect our land borders from invasion by masses of unarmed civilians. Sheeeesh ;-)

[The_Media_never_lie]

I heard that after the theater attrocity the Russians planned to deport 700,000 Chechen refugees.

[edwin hubble]

Long term strategic capabilities are important.

China is initiating a space program, with strong military implications: space station and moon landings planned.

Their GNP may exceed our in 20 years.

Don't worry about the US dominating anything in the long run. If we can stay in the game that will be good.