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Gore Pushes for Private Investment in Space

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the sponsored-by-pepsi dept.

dptalia writes "Al Gore said in a recent speech that more private enterprises need to invest in space. Gore pointed to the successful growth of the internet as proof that private investment is faster than government. Not surprisingly, Gore also lambasted President Bush's space policy."

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  1. Liberal vs. Conservative by foooo · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Of COURSE we should be spending private money on space. Private investment is usually more efficient (and get's more results) than big government programs. It seems ironic that a self described liberal is espousing private investment and lambasting the president's government funded program.

    What's the world coming to? It's sad that the supposed "conservative" guy is encouraging so much government spending. Not that I trust Mr. Gore to shrink the federal government... but Mr. Bush has dissapointed me with his big government programs.

    *sigh*

  2. Democrats now the party of free enterprise? by mc6809e · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Now that the Republicans have completed their transformation into the party of the religious socialists, somebody had to stand up for free enterprise.

    I just never thought it would be Al Gore. Good for him.

    1. Re:Democrats now the party of free enterprise? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Well, someone has to talk it up right. Let's face it America isn't going back into space. Not any time soon.
      Better get used to having your feet on the ground and tightening your belt because America is broke. Silly
      fools spunked it all away on a trillion dollar war. As one born within days of the Moon landings I always had great
      hopes for America but what a profound disappointment that turned out to be. The only thing the USA wants in space
      is nuclear weapons and lets face it the rest of the world is never going to let that happen, even if it means
      the destruction of the United States to avoid it. So many beautiful opportunities flushed down the pan, you
      stupid stupid apathetic people.

  3. Moo by Chacham · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Don't forget, this is Al Gore. He invented space (just before some other network).

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  4. Congrats, Slashdot by mattwarden · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Congrats, Slashdot, for helping Mr. Gore in his attempt to remain relevant. Is there any controversial issues left for Mr. Gore to give his opinion in exchange for another 15 minutes?

    If you're going to give unsolicited opinions on things you don't understand, the least you can do is hold a public office.