I have to say, this is a great start.

[brianrdu]

In the past, government funding for scientific research has yielded innovations that have improved the landscape of American life-technologies like the Internet, digital photography, bar codes, Global Positioning System technology, laser surgery, and chemotherapy. At one time, educational competition with the Soviets fostered the creativity that

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[rrhexis]

Bush has made it very very difficult for young, new researchers to get a start. There isn't enough NIH funding due to cuts. The money available went to more established researchers. I'll send you the article in Nature from last year about it.
GO Obama!

[brianrdu]

Like I said yesterday to a friend, I'm really hoping for a generation of scientists out of this deal. So much damage has been done with this ridiculous discussion of evolution vs "intelligent design". In fucking 2008!!!! Anyway, I'm really hoping for a major push for science. I am also heartened because they mention the arts on this website. Please, please, please let this be two terms to repair all the damage of the last 8 years!

[prisonbitch]

but haven't you listened to the republican propaganda? Global Warming is a scam to make Scientists rich.

[brianrdu]

Propaganda of that type is leaving the stage. We got work to do.

[southernologist]

One more problem with our country in part thanks to Bush. I do not envy Obama's gianormous task ahead of him. I wonder if you have to be a little bit crazy to be the president of this country at this time.

*Hoping for Change*