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Neil Armstrong Criticizes Obama's Space Strategy

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the ok-you-can-cut-in-line dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Former astronaut Neil Armstrong has issued a strongly worded rebuke of President Barack Obama, criticizing the president for proposed revisions to the US space program. Armstrong, along with astronauts James Lovell and Eugene Cernan, called the proposal 'devastating' in a letter obtained by NBC News."

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  1. Re:Armstrong is right, but this is what Obama want by jav1231 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    I agree. I think Obama is on a quest to quell national pride in this country and change the view the world has towards the U.S. (in his mind). This explains comments he makes alluding to the U.S. being no better than any other country. It also explains his nuke policy. So it's no surprise he wants to see us ratchet back our space program. I wouldn't doubt it's designed to give other country's a chance to move forward with their own and not feel as if they're in competition with us.