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Ghost Dog

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50. "designed to placate a dictators ego" - ¡Bingo!

Sat Jul 13, 2019, 05:57 AM

Jul 2019

In 2024 the dictator intends to either be running for and assured of a third term or to have simply decreed no further elections.

The Reconquest of (America's) Moon and the American Space Command will be part of the new Emperor's show, as will be, probably, the use of tactical nukes and compulsory citizens' digital ID by then.

I think he intends to go full-Mussolini.

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Nasa chief fired as Trump administration wants moon landing to occur during his 2nd term [View all] Demovictory9 Jul 2019 OP

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