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Cassiopeia

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19. Both of those are additional play things for the very well off

Reply to ErikJ (Reply #15)

Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:40 PM

Jun 2016

and in the grand scheme of things are immeasurable.

The train could help, but only if governments finance and build a usable system for the masses, not a small loop for the few.

I get it, we need change. The fact is we won't get it. Realisticly we must plan for the effects climate change brings and how (and where) we can survive them.

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Bummer PJMcK Jun 2016 #1

No land to land on HappyinLA Jun 2016 #3

Thanks, I sort of realized that... PJMcK Jun 2016 #5

also keeps them from HappyinLA Jun 2016 #8

Orlando's had enough excitement for one week (n/t) PJMcK Jun 2016 #10

Yup Travis_0004 Jun 2016 #30

That's not quite correct. Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #12

Because of a few reasons.. phazed0 Jun 2016 #4

Thanks (n/t) PJMcK Jun 2016 #7

Come on Elon. Quit wasting money on your toys. ErikJ Jun 2016 #2

Ridiculous comment. His rocket delivered two satellites, then the booster section was being returned truthisfreedom Jun 2016 #6

"real problems like climate change or wildlife extinction" KamaAina Jun 2016 #9

That would make the return of the rocket unnecessary then. ErikJ Jun 2016 #11

The part of the rocket that lands is just one stage jiminvegas Jun 2016 #14

Reusing a rocket can cut cost significantly Travis_0004 Jun 2016 #28

He could raise 100 times his total wealth Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #13

Well he is indirectly doing a lot with his Tesla car and house battery ErikJ Jun 2016 #15

Both of those are additional play things for the very well off Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #19

Dont forget habitat destruction ErikJ Jun 2016 #22

Where to start. Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #23

Space exploration with current technology is useless ErikJ Jun 2016 #25

Space toys. You're seriously misinformed. truthisfreedom Jun 2016 #24

And what are the most effective mechanisms for spotting/monitoring habitat destruction? Nihil Jun 2016 #36

Satellites are essential for the fight against climate change as well as other things. NWCorona Jun 2016 #17

What an ignorant comment anigbrowl Jun 2016 #26

Yes why cant he do MORE cool things like Tesla ErikJ Jun 2016 #29

the hyperloop will not happen anytime soon. Travis_0004 Jun 2016 #31

An international hyperloop system would be a more realistic ErikJ Jun 2016 #32

I'll take his judgment over yours anigbrowl Jun 2016 #37

I agree, so many unnecessary things in the world... DRoseDARs Jun 2016 #33

Musk isnt doing basic research. He's wasting billions on ErikJ Jun 2016 #34

Perfect. Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #35

Guess what people wore before the Space Age? sofa king Jun 2016 #38

Silly headline. Try this one: ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2016 #16

You gotta break some eggs to make an omelet. NWCorona Jun 2016 #18

Some very good engineering. ChairmanAgnostic Jun 2016 #20

Truth! NWCorona Jun 2016 #21

That sucks Duckhunter935 Jun 2016 #27