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Military Seeks Approval to Develop Space Weapons

Posted by samzenpus on from the that's-no-moon dept.

ranson writes "The New York Times is reporting that U.S. Air Force officials are seeking Bush's Approval to begin researching and developing space arms. While analysts feel this move will be unwelcome in the international community, military officials believe that "Space superiority ... is our destiny, ... our vision for the future.""

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  1. Re:$82 Billion Well Spent by NaruVonWilkins · · Score: 0, Troll

    That $82 billion is for Iraq. It's not for a space initiative. It's ridiculous to give the military money for "space" projects. They already get more than anything else in the federal budget.

  2. Yes! Yes! Yes! by moehoward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Space weapons? Just like in Star Wars? Cool! And on the evening of the Star Wars premiere to boot!

    I can't wait for my light saber. Of course, they will develop a Death Star(tm) first. But light sabers will definitely be second! We're getting light sabers!

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  3. What? by slapout · · Score: 0, Troll

    The military wants weapons? You're kidding. Next you'll tell me maids want brooms.

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  4. Re:A few quotes from TFA: by TapeCutter · · Score: 0, Troll

    I bet you have the smallest penis on the planet.

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  5. Let me get you all straight with the 411 by Che+Guevarra · · Score: 0, Troll

    There aint never going to be another country's citizen who is "down" with U.S. policy. They'll hate us like the drama kids hated the football players in highschool because the dorks hate jocks. It's that simple. The jealous citizens of the Earth will hate the top captain for all they're worth, forever. All the U.S. can do is not care and lead. Enjoy your freedom and safety, drama kids. We sometimes don't enjoy protecting it, but we always will. You'll miss us when we're gone.

  6. Re:You obviously.. by benjamindees · · Score: 0, Troll

    Did you miss that part of Civics class when they explained the point of representative democracy? Fuck yeah I expect them to read EVERY FUCKING BILL because IT'S THEIR FUCKING JOBS.

    If they won't do it, the rest of us will.

    Some days I think Slashcode would do a better job running this fucking country than the group of 500 dipshits collectively referred to as "Congress".

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