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NASA Knows How To Party

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the open-bar-so-drink-up dept.

doug141 writes "NASA spends between $400,000 and $1.3 million on a party at every shuttle launch, according to CBS. Select personnel are treated to 5 days at a 4 star hotel. This year alone, they've spent $4 million on parties. NASA asked for, and was given, $1 billion more from the Senate this year. NASA proponents argue it makes more sense to give money to talented, productive people in exchange for scientific knowledge, than spend in on unproductive people in the form of straight welfare."

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  1. Don't see anything wrong here by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 1, Troll

    Afterall, it might be some of the guests' last night on Earth.

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  2. The truth hurts. by Shivetya · · Score: 0, Troll

    News at Eleven! Some people are more valuable than others!

    The real problem is, Congress can get more votes by paying Welfare than paying for celebrations for people taking our country forward.

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    * Winners compare their achievements to their goals, losers compare theirs to that of others.
  3. The editiorial! by Flossymike · · Score: 0, Troll
    What is this nonsense?

    NASA proponents argue it makes more sense to give money to talented, productive people in exchange for scientific knowledge, than spend in on unproductive people in the form of straight welfare


  4. Fireworks by Kenoli · · Score: 0, Troll

    NASA has the best fireworks.