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Title: GOP Budget Cutters on NASA: 8%…50%…It’s All Good
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URL Source: http://www.parabolicarc.com/2011/01 ... p-budget-cutters-1850its-good/
Published: Jan 19, 2011
Author: Doug Messieron
Post Date: 2011-01-28 11:55:34 by Godwinson
Keywords: NASA
Views: 52433
Comments: 60
GOP Budget Cutters on NASA: 8%…50%…It’s All Good Republican budget cutters are preparing to take an axe to the federal budget trunk — and anyone (low- income students, rocket scientists, the newly disabled) who gets in the way. It’s part of an effort to fulfill a campaign promise to cut $100 billion from domestic discretionary spending. Just how bad would the cuts be for NASA? Legislators are actually targeting $84 billion in cuts, a reduction of 18 percent that would return spending to 2008 levels. NASA’s funding would be cut about 8 percent from $18.93 billion to $17.4 billion. However, some Republicans outside of government are advocating a much steeper reduction — by 50 percent to $9.47 billion. The Los Angeles Times reports: “A return to 2008 levels would mean significant cuts for lots of programs favored by Republicans, including an 8 percent cut to NASA, a 16 percent cut for the FBI and a 13 percent cut in the operating budget of the national parks… Republicans in Texas, Florida and Alabama — where NASA facilities mean thousands of jobs — are sure to fight against cuts to the space agency. NASA could have to abandon the International Space Station because of the cuts, the White House warns.” Meanwhile, former Congressman Dick Armey believes the proposed cuts are far too low. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed co-authored with FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe, Armey argues that NASA’s budget should be cut by 50 percent, saving $90 billion over a decade. While such a drastic cut is unlikely, NASA is facing considerable budget pressures as legislators focus on getting the federal deficit under control. Asked about the space agency’s budget prospects earlier this week, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden replied: “That’s hard to say. I’ll be able to answer that question for you better in the middle of February, when we get our budget. It would be premature for me to try to guess. It may be that the Congress decides that they really think exploration is really important … and we’ll find the level of funding is OK.” We’ll see what happens. Postedby Doug Messieron January 19, 2011, at 12:11 pmi
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#1. To: Rudgear, go65, lucysmom (#0)
Well I can tell what happens = Rudgear and delusional right wingers blame Obama for cutting NASA's budget (in racists tones) when it is his very dear Republican party scumbags that are doing it because raising taxes on Paris Hilton to fund space exploration is evil. FU Republican scumbags and your lies that you say. I don't know at this point if they lie on purpose or they live in the delusional world of "truthiness" where what they claim to know is intuitively "from the gut" without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or facts.
Just what our country needs, more delusional, psychotic political party dupes spitting hate at the other head of the two-party farce monster to no intelligent end whatsoever.
So how long you think it's gonna' be, until another socialist nut-job picks up a gun, shoots a bunch of people, and then claims the Tea Party made him do it?
Well, the vast majority of liberal/socialist slugs are quite insane since they embrace socialism which has been an abject failure as a viable political dogma throughout the history of the planet. These slugs are emotional misfits whose intense and irrational desire for someone to take care of them has manifested itself in horrific acts that even they can not explain. I do not yet believe this insanity has peaked. These insane, by their very nature, will resort to the most primitive of acts in an attempt to satiate their fear of having to take care of themselves and just exist without a nanny.
Socialism is an economic theory not a political one. Europe's most successful system is the post WW2 adoption of the 'social market" of the Christian democrats of West Germany which was responsible for Germany's economic miracle. That system avoided the financial melt down of the USA and thus is more credible and successful an economic model. Germany is still a manufacturing exporter. Suck on that reality.
That system avoided the financial melt down of the USA and thus is more credible and successful an economic model. Germany is still a manufacturing exporter. Suck on that reality. And if you want to add to that, compare how Canada's financial system held up during the 2008 crisis with our own (and then compare the regulatory environments).
And if you want to add to that, compare how Canada's financial system held up during the 2008 crisis with our own (and then compare the regulatory environments). I have noticed from online discussions that those posting about socialism on conservative forums have no idea what socialism is and that they have a sliding scale of defining socialism.
I have noticed that it is the socialists that have no idea what socialism really is or they are just too stupid to realize that socialism has been an abject failure throughout the history of our planet.
eskimo: I have noticed that it is the socialists that have no idea what socialism really is or they are just too stupid to realize that socialism has been an abject failure throughout the history of our planet. Conservatives know EXACTLY what socialism is, and where it leads. We only need one quote, from someone who is considered THE expert: Well, godwinson, you FAIL again. But keep fighting, Black Knight! Just a FLESH wound, right???
That's what Jesus said, too. You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. —Matthew 5:38-42, NIV But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. —Luke 6:27-31. NIV
#43. To: Godwinson (#41)
Another red herring. What a surprise... (((eyes rolling)))
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestWe’ll see what happens.
#12. To: Godwinson (#1)
FU Republican scumbags...
#22. To: eskimo (#12)
Just what our country needs, more delusional, psychotic political party dupes spitting hate at the other head of the two-party farce monster to no intelligent end whatsoever.
#25. To: Capitalist Eric (#22)
So how long you think it's gonna' be, until another socialist nut-job picks up a gun, shoots a bunch of people, and then claims the Tea Party made him do it?
#28. To: eskimo, Capitalist Eric, go65 (#25)
Well, the vast majority of liberal/socialist slugs are quite insane since they embrace socialism which has been an abject failure as a viable political dogma throughout the history of the planet.
#30. To: Godwinson, eskimo (#28)
Socialism is an economic theory not a political one. Europe's most successful system is the post WW2 adoption of the 'social market" of the Christian democrats of West Germany which was responsible for Germany's economic miracle.
#32. To: go65, eskimo (#30)
Socialism is an economic theory not a political one. Europe's most successful system is the post WW2 adoption of the 'social market" of the Christian democrats of West Germany which was responsible for Germany's economic miracle. That system avoided the financial melt down of the USA and thus is more credible and successful an economic model. Germany is still a manufacturing exporter. Suck on that reality.
#36. To: Godwinson (#32)
I have noticed from online discussions that those posting about socialism on conservative forums have no idea what socialism is and that they have a sliding scale of defining socialism.
#39. To: eskimo, Godwinson (#36)
Godwinson: I have noticed from online discussions that those posting about socialism on conservative forums have no idea what socialism is and that they have a sliding scale of defining socialism.
“The goal of socialism is communism.”
-- Vladimyr Lenin -- 
#41. To: Capitalist Eric (#39)
“The goal of socialism is communism.” -- Vladimyr Lenin --
Replies to Comment # 41. That's what Jesus said, too. You have heard that it was said,......
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