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former9thward

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24. Actually as far as the space station goes i agree with you.

Sun Feb 27, 2022, 01:08 AM

Feb 2022

I don't think much useful is being done anymore there and we should end it. If Ukraine is needed for an excuse then so be it.

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The fact we are cooperating with Russia on the space program is madness [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 OP

While we're carrying on, can you suggest how our astronauts on the ISS... JHB Feb 2022 #1

The person in charge of it threatened to blow it up. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #2

That doesn't answer the question. JHB Feb 2022 #3

Once it returns to earth we go our separate ways DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #4

I don't think that part is in dispute anymore, since the ISS is being retired and... JHB Feb 2022 #11

Our weapons are killing their soldiers. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #13

Should we end the space program? former9thward Feb 2022 #5

If it's dependent on working with a fascist regime that invades its neighbors I would say yes DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #9

No... Not every Russian is going along with Putin... The Astronauts and Cosmonauts are there to electric_blue68 Feb 2022 #6

Didn't one of the "Indy" company jut dock at the SST? denbot Feb 2022 #7

Why ? The scientists most likely don't even support Putin JI7 Feb 2022 #8

Then they should emigrate. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #10

THat's easy to say . Not so easily done . People have family and lives. How about telling that to JI7 Feb 2022 #12

If we would have invaded Canada or Mexico I might have emigrated. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #17

Simplistic thinking. CrackityJones75 Mar 2022 #51

No need to get personal. This is a beloved community. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #52

Lol, ok!! Nt USALiberal Feb 2022 #31

I'm ecstatic I interrupted your ennui. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #34

Emigrate where? LisaL Feb 2022 #32

They are leading engineers and scientists. Multiple nations would offer them refuge. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #35

Most people don't want to just up and leave their country, their home, their relatives, their lives. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #40

Nations should be working together... Bobstandard Feb 2022 #14

The NAZIS were interested in rocketry. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #15

If we had not used Nazi scientists after WW II we would have been decades behind the USSR former9thward Feb 2022 #22

I'm familiar with the work of Werner von Braun and how he was treated like a hero here. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #23

Actually as far as the space station goes i agree with you. former9thward Feb 2022 #24

When Bush and Obama reached out to Russia I supported it, of course. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #25

Or maybe we could just become less dependent on the Russians? raging moderate Feb 2022 #16

The loon in charge of the program mused about letting it fall from the sky. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #18

When did this happen? BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #41

see below. The Russian Space chief gave a rant about it on twitter. FSogol Mar 2022 #42

Thanks, I'll check it out. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #44

Voila DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #43

Thanks! nt BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #45

No, it's simple common sense, or was Spider Jerusalem Feb 2022 #19

Was DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #21

Yeah, but maybe that could change. raging moderate Feb 2022 #26

Show me what a nation spends money on and I'll show you what it values. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #29

Right you are! raging moderate Mar 2022 #38

How can one turn on the news and believe they are worthy partners? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #39

Yes, as I said, we should build our own space station. raging moderate Mar 2022 #54

The Russians Space Program Metaphorical Feb 2022 #20

Scientific cooperation is a positive thing compared to the Russian fossil fuel exports... hunter Feb 2022 #27

We are trying to sanction them back into the Stone Age. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #28

What's so "sensitive" about space exploration? hunter Feb 2022 #33

If it's of limited utility as you suggest why fret about it? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #37

Hit and run? USALiberal Feb 2022 #30

You should report it to the authorities. It's a crime in every jurisdiction I'm aware of. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2022 #36

And why are we not banning Russian oil? BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #46

I read Nancy Pelosi recommended just that. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #47

Yes, that's probably the same story I read. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #49

Must be so awkward right now on ISS. JasonMain Mar 2022 #48

I imagine they can't wait to get home DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #53

Its part of the worldwide scientific community, not a fight club. milestogo Mar 2022 #50