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This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Jul 2019 #1
The hurry up and launch mindset is what killed 3 astronauts on Apollo 1. Liberal In Texas Jul 2019 #2
Yes DavidDvorkin Jul 2019 #8
What would he say if the mission killed the crew ? Haggis for Breakfast Jul 2019 #12
he would deny that he pushed for the launch date regardless of documentation to the contrary Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #44
blame Obama and mexicans JI7 Jul 2019 #56
And Hillary's emails. Haggis for Breakfast Jul 2019 #70
And, arguably, both Challenger and Columbia were lost because of operational decisions that RHMerriman Jul 2019 #23
additionally, regarding the Challenger mnmoderatedem Jul 2019 #58
i was thinking of the challenger rampartc Jul 2019 #51
Not to mention the Challenger disaster -- specifically due to WH pressure for a billion-$$$ photo-op eppur_se_muova Jul 2019 #61
So we don't have the resources to give caged kids soap, but we're going to the moon for no reason? SunSeeker Jul 2019 #3
Good point, SunSeeker. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #11
The point, sheshe2, is that Spanky is desperate Haggis for Breakfast Jul 2019 #15
Been there, done that AJT Jul 2019 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author ahoysrcsm Jul 2019 #48
Yes, we already went to the moon, over 50 years ago. Why go again? SunSeeker Jul 2019 #40
Trump wants to tweet "American astronauts just landed on the moon. thank you Mr. President" Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #45
But, but.. all that back in the 70's was a hoax! Everyone knows that. Trump taking us to the moon brewens Jul 2019 #54
What are they going to do? Kill them? Yeah, that will get you to the moon. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #4
+1 rampartc Jul 2019 #52
Gerstenmaier actually understands system engineering and program management; RHMerriman Jul 2019 #5
Perfectly said, dear Merriman. Haggis for Breakfast Jul 2019 #16
You are very welcome... RHMerriman Jul 2019 #19
'The launch vehicle doesn't exist' Volaris Jul 2019 #66
good luck finding an Astronaught willing to get on that ship....... Takket Jul 2019 #6
I got it. I got it! sheshe2 Jul 2019 #14
You beat me to the post. Nt raccoon Jul 2019 #55
There would be no shortage. fescuerescue Jul 2019 #18
"designed to placate a dictators ego" - ¡Bingo! Ghost Dog Jul 2019 #50
there is never a shortage of young men willing to risk their lives rampartc Jul 2019 #53
What's the rush? watoos Jul 2019 #7
I think that if Trump gets a second term Dan Jul 2019 #9
Another tantrum by the dotard Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2019 #10
I thought he wanted to go to Mars during this term Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #13
Hell is hotter. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #20
I figured since he demanded it now, why not grant him his wish?? Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #28
Bwahahaha. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #30
Awww! Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #49
I would strongly welcome a return to the moon fescuerescue Jul 2019 #17
Trump doesn't have the ability to think long term, to plan for events that might happen after he's Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #46
This Feels Like Deja Vu All over Again Stallion Jul 2019 #21
When it's already been done before, what is the accomplishment? smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #39
To be fair here fescuerescue Jul 2019 #62
Well Donwald, we have a cardboard refrigerator box and a bunch of leftover fireworks ProudLib72 Jul 2019 #22
If they can hurry up and send Trump to the moon I'd be fine with that The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #24
What second term? nt sheshe2 Jul 2019 #25
+1 sandensea Jul 2019 #27
Ha! sheshe2 Jul 2019 #29
Ojala and knock wood sandensea Jul 2019 #32
Good call. Dubai. sheshe2 Jul 2019 #34
Yeah. They'll have lots of friends to share all those kleptocrat stories with. sandensea Jul 2019 #38
OMG! sheshe2 Jul 2019 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jul 2019 #42
No chance sandensea Jul 2019 #26
Send Trump to the moon permanently. triron Jul 2019 #31
Can not wait to see this price tag. Cracklin Charlie Jul 2019 #33
"We'll have a big military parade on the moon with the newest Sherman tanks!" struggle4progress Jul 2019 #35
It's NASA. greyl Jul 2019 #37
A capsule full of dead astronauts should do the trick. snort Jul 2019 #43
They are going to kill some astronauts. nt TeamPooka Jul 2019 #47
"A lot of people don't know the moon has a dark side..." Beartracks Jul 2019 #57
Jared will do a little internet research and then he can take over. tanyev Jul 2019 #59
exactly. Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #68
I nominate Ivanka to lead Trump's lunar mission. PA Democrat Jul 2019 #60
Send the Con to the moon malaise Jul 2019 #63
Trump will be gone by then. Trump should be in jail now. rockfordfile Jul 2019 #64
Kim Jong-Un's pro tip: "You REALLY want something done? Threaten them with the death penalty." dalton99a Jul 2019 #65
Safety is not their concern, political expediency is. spanone Jul 2019 #67
This thread points to Trump's ego but I didn't see mention of the other chief motivation misanthrope Jul 2019 #69
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