The Romney-Ryan ticket received a grudging endorsement from a Republican heavyweight, the disgraced ex-Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. Of course, Mr. Gingrich also endorsed ”Legitimate Rape” train wreck Todd Akin.
Actually, Newt Gingrich endorsed the Romney space plan– half-way, anyway. It seems he’s still angling for a job as Governor of the Moon.
Related:
“Is moon base really the ‘weirdest’ Newt Gingrich idea? Maybe not.” Peter Grier, Christian Science Monitor
“Newt Gingrich’s Fantasy Campaign—and the Fictions That Gave Rise to It,” Jeet Heer, The Atlantic
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October 1, 2012 at 5:24 pm
moon-first may be the smartest way to get to Mars . . .
October 1, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Dietrich writes:moon-first may be the smartest way to get to Mars . .
At this time, manned Mars missions would be dangerous and extravagantly wasteful science policy, but if you want to go by yourself, don’t let us stop you.