tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041803606985503625.post1745296861334094823..comments2021-12-22T15:15:30.008-08:00Comments on Political Action for Space: McCain Plans to Freeze NASA BudgetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041803606985503625.post-20308469264782560782008-08-28T19:07:00.000-07:002008-08-28T19:07:00.000-07:00So, as the McCain campaign's "man on the ground" f...So, as the McCain campaign's "man on the ground" for Space in Brevard County, I was surprised to read this. You have in essence made a tempest in a teapot and mischaracterized the Senator's desire to freeze discretionary spending as one that would freeze NASA's budget. The only folks who have done that was the newly elected Democratic Congress last year and, increasingly likely, this year.<BR/><BR/>Senator McCain in fact supports funding for NASA that will continue America's pre-eminence in Space, to preserve the talent pool on the Space coast, and allow us to move forward on Constellation, not just reaching LEO, but the Moon as well. Does that mean specifically $2 Billion extra for NASA? McCain has not said yes or no as to an amount. But his statements to date, especially those from August 19th, do not indicate or hint that he will cut NASA.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113060451493638409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041803606985503625.post-26667577004933137622008-04-23T10:36:00.000-07:002008-04-23T10:36:00.000-07:00John: Glad I found your blog (thanks to you commen...John: Glad I found your blog (thanks to you commenting on mine). I am very much in favor of increasing the position of space science and exploration in our list of national priorities. You're doing good work here, keep it up!<BR/><BR/>-Dave GalvanDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09862130375468740489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041803606985503625.post-84573382562710872008-04-18T09:08:00.000-07:002008-04-18T09:08:00.000-07:00Yeah, you are right about Iraq. It is a complicate...Yeah, you are right about Iraq. It is a complicated issue. It's not even that I want to send the message that the war is wrong... I just think that when the military budget is compared to the space budget, it sheds light on how little we are spending on space.John Benachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026489113831666388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041803606985503625.post-61275582027205351642008-04-17T19:04:00.000-07:002008-04-17T19:04:00.000-07:00Hey John,Thanks for the heads up about this! I gue...Hey John,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up about this! I guess NASA's choices for the future are looking at either being screwed entirely, or just partially.<BR/><BR/>I have a strong feeling that NewSpace may have to team up with NASA if America is ever going to reach for the stars (again).<BR/><BR/>As far as the war in Iraq goes, I would highly recommend that you <B>DO NOT</B> bring Iraq into the space debate, as you may lose supporters who may write off your post as "liberal rantings."<BR/><BR/>Keep up the focus about space in general, and how it can help people, as the last thing we need are "bunny trials" that distract, rather than help our cause.<BR/><BR/>~DarnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com