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Former NASA official: NASA must shed "socialist" approach to space exploration, Ars Technica
"NASA was a very symbol of capitalist ideals when we went to the Moon and beat the Russians," [Lori Garver] said. "Now what we're working with is more of a socialist plan for space exploration, which is just anathema to what this country should be doing. Don't try to compete with the private sector. Incentivize them by driving technologies that will be necessary for us as we explore further."
Keith's note: I have to admit I continue to be perplexed as to how Democrats (I am one BTW) - starting with the White House, you know, the party that does not really have problems with large government programs, is the prime mover behind commercial space efforts at NASA these days whereas the Republicans, the party that has always supported smaller government and more private sector activities, has been the prime force opposing NASA space commerce efforts and supporting - indeed mandating - a large, government-built rocket. Just sayin'.
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Keith's note: I have to admit I continue to be perplexed as to how Democrats (I am one BTW) - starting with the White House, you know, the party that does not really have problems with large government programs, is the prime mover behind commercial space efforts at NASA these days whereas the Republicans, the party that has always supported smaller government and more private sector activities, has been the prime force opposing NASA space commerce efforts and supporting - indeed mandating - a large, government-built rocket. Just sayin'.
