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Johonny

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11. The military of course launches the vast mmajority of all spacecraft so the argument is weak

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Wed Dec 4, 2013, 12:04 PM

Dec 2013

Launch Vehicles that NASA use are developed partly with and by the military. Space has always been a joint venture between the USAF, private companies, and NASA. The problem is Republicans are cutting military space along with cutting NASA. When it comes to the all inclusive word MILITARY people that work with the military understand not all parts of the military are liked by certain parties.

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What�s more important - military golf courses or space exploration? [View all] n2doc Dec 2013 OP

War and Golf, two things the generals and republicans need liberal N proud Dec 2013 #1

"The U.S. spent more on defense in 2012 than the next 13 countries ... combined." Scuba Dec 2013 #2

All I can say about golfing KansDem Dec 2013 #3

to boldy go where no man has gone before. loli phabay Dec 2013 #4

It seemed that way... KansDem Dec 2013 #6

we used it as an excuse to hunt rabbits when the ball goes into the rough loli phabay Dec 2013 #8

Really? What number club did you use? KansDem Dec 2013 #9

nine iron, was my preferred weapon of choice both for clogging out and clubbing. loli phabay Dec 2013 #10

Nine iron's a good choice. Rabbits can be quite formidable... KansDem Dec 2013 #13

for that one you need a 12 gauge slug. loli phabay Dec 2013 #15

on a personal note, i believe that space travel is were we should be focusing as a planet loli phabay Dec 2013 #5

GOLF IN SPAAAAAAAACE NuclearDem Dec 2013 #7

The military of course launches the vast mmajority of all spacecraft so the argument is weak Johonny Dec 2013 #11

Dumb argument n2doc Dec 2013 #12

How much DEVELOPMENT does the MILITARY do? n/t ieoeja Dec 2013 #16

They do a lot in their way. Johonny Dec 2013 #17

The answer to the lame question is HUNGRY CHILDREN and unemployed educators. Coyotl Dec 2013 #14