Comments | robbond: State of the Union

robbond

State of the Union

Jan 22, 2004 22:26

For those who don't know, I keep up with politics, and try and catch the news every know and then. As I was watching the news the other nite, they had a piece about the new budget for 2004. The government is currently spending $50 million to build an indoor rainforest. As I'm listening to this report, I can't help but get pissed. I mean how can the ( Read more... )

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snazzyjap January 23 2004, 04:11:58 UTC

Go Robbie. I'll vote for you when you run for president. :)

survivorules January 23 2004, 05:08:12 UTC

I agree. The government always finds some ways to spend money and no good use comes from it- no matter what adminstration. All about economic responsibility. But thankfully the economy is on the rebound as soon will employment (thanks to Bush's tax cuts). However, NASA still does serve a purpose, scrapping the program is not the way to go, but yes their budget should be adjusted. There ain't no terrorists on Mars! haha. I don't know what Bush was thinking with the whole Mars and Immigration things if we venture to go there to.

NASA robbond January 24 2004, 17:29:12 UTC

I don't see how Nasa serves a relevant purpose nowadays. I mean I guess I'm curious about what lies beyond the stars, but not interested enough to keep throwing millions down the drain.

dynoma January 23 2004, 15:21:23 UTC

your opinions will change when you get older