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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    OK, I have to apologize for being pissed at not being able to say bad things about space exploration here.   Beside, most here already know I think the money could be spent better elsewhere.  HOWEVER, it's gonna happen anyway and as a taxpayer, some little portion of it is on my dime.  So, all ya'all, since it's going to go on  (or up, up and away) anyway, tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense.
    Why don't you just start your own thread in the AMT about all the bad stuff Brian and how and where and why the money could be better spent Brian? I actually have a ton to say about why I shouldn't be spent elsewhere, and why it's important to keep funding space projects, but I don't even want to really get into that in this thread either. It really is a discussion better suited to an AMT thread. Especially with the Space Force talk of late, lol, which I also have a lot to say about.

    Anyway, I'm not a mod - I can't actually stop people from ruining my thread for me, lol. Apparently a few people want to take issue with my request to make this a positive thread. If this continues on, I'll just request that they close the thread and I'll find another platform to space fangirl on I guess.
    WTF, Allison?  I apologize, actually engage in what you're going for here and get my ass chewed?  OK fine, I'm done here.
    I think you misread my post or something @brianlux . Your ass wasn't chewed, lol. I was legitimately suggesting that you start an AMT thread. And I wasn't talking about you re asking the mods to possibly close the thread.
    I think you misread his, PJ. He asked the question "tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense" but it seems you focused on his preamble, which was part of his apology of where he was coming from originally. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    edited December 2018
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    OK, I have to apologize for being pissed at not being able to say bad things about space exploration here.   Beside, most here already know I think the money could be spent better elsewhere.  HOWEVER, it's gonna happen anyway and as a taxpayer, some little portion of it is on my dime.  So, all ya'all, since it's going to go on  (or up, up and away) anyway, tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense.
    Why don't you just start your own thread in the AMT about all the bad stuff Brian and how and where and why the money could be better spent Brian? I actually have a ton to say about why I shouldn't be spent elsewhere, and why it's important to keep funding space projects, but I don't even want to really get into that in this thread either. It really is a discussion better suited to an AMT thread. Especially with the Space Force talk of late, lol, which I also have a lot to say about.

    Anyway, I'm not a mod - I can't actually stop people from ruining my thread for me, lol. Apparently a few people want to take issue with my request to make this a positive thread. If this continues on, I'll just request that they close the thread and I'll find another platform to space fangirl on I guess.
    WTF, Allison?  I apologize, actually engage in what you're going for here and get my ass chewed?  OK fine, I'm done here.
    I think you misread my post or something @brianlux . Your ass wasn't chewed, lol. I was legitimately suggesting that you start an AMT thread. And I wasn't talking about you re asking the mods to possibly close the thread.
    I think you misread his, PJ. He asked the question "tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense" but it seems you focused on his preamble, which was part of his apology of where he was coming from originally. 
    I didn't misread his. This entire thread is intended to answer that very question, over time.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    'That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget,' Canada's newest astronaut says
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    edited December 2018
    Meltdown99 said:
    'That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget,' Canada's newest astronaut says
    ""Then there was our first sunrise on orbit, and that was quite an emotional moment. As I looked out the window and this little blue crescent started to get brighter and brighter, I realized, wow this is actually the curve of the Earth. That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget.""

    The flat earthers need to hear about this! :lol:

    I always feel really kind of jealous of astronauts, lol. Although slightly less now, knowing that it might make me feel really congested. Ugh. Nothing worse than sinus congestion!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    I will never personally undestand what flat earthers think the motivation would be for all our experts and NASA to lie about the shape of the earth. would it somehow bring power and riches back to the people if we all "found out"? would all diseases be cured? would all the evil and poverty in the world disappear? 

    Just two days ago I was standing at the bus stop. A plane flew over head. I looked up a couple minutes later, and it, of course, looks like it's heading straight down towards earth, BECAUSE THE EARTH IS ROUND. if the earth was flat, it would look like it's going in a straight line away from me. How do these idiots explain simple shit like this away?
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    The flat earthers will just just say it's computer generated.  These motherfuckers are dumber than Trump supporters. If you drew a Venn diagram of the two, you'd only need one circle.
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,450
    HesCalledDyer said:
    The flat earthers will just just say it's computer generated.  These motherfuckers are dumber than Trump supporters. If you drew a Venn diagram of the two, you'd only need one circle.
    I find great entertainment when Joe Rogan decides to go after a flat earther on social media and watch them all out themselves as the idiots they are. 
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall




  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    The opening scene from Contact always gets me.

    Think we're a speck?  We're even more miniscule than that.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWwhQB3TKXA
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    hedonist said:
    The opening scene from Contact always gets me.

    Think we're a speck?  We're even more miniscule than that.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWwhQB3TKXA
    You’re right! We DREAM of being a speck.

    A speck? Luxury! 

    ;) 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    PJ_Soul said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    'That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget,' Canada's newest astronaut says
    ""Then there was our first sunrise on orbit, and that was quite an emotional moment. As I looked out the window and this little blue crescent started to get brighter and brighter, I realized, wow this is actually the curve of the Earth. That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget.""

    The flat earthers need to hear about this! :lol:

    I always feel really kind of jealous of astronauts, lol. Although slightly less now, knowing that it might make me feel really congested. Ugh. Nothing worse than sinus congestion!
    Off topic, I had a dentist a few years back who left Vancouver because of sinus congestion.  As far as cool careers, fighter pilot and Astronaut have to be near the top of most people's list.  It will take a mighty big effort for any Canadian to top Chris Hadfield time on the ISS...but great to see this Canadian aboard the ISS.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,661
    edited December 2018
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    OK, I have to apologize for being pissed at not being able to say bad things about space exploration here.   Beside, most here already know I think the money could be spent better elsewhere.  HOWEVER, it's gonna happen anyway and as a taxpayer, some little portion of it is on my dime.  So, all ya'all, since it's going to go on  (or up, up and away) anyway, tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense.
    Why don't you just start your own thread in the AMT about all the bad stuff Brian and how and where and why the money could be better spent Brian? I actually have a ton to say about why I shouldn't be spent elsewhere, and why it's important to keep funding space projects, but I don't even want to really get into that in this thread either. It really is a discussion better suited to an AMT thread. Especially with the Space Force talk of late, lol, which I also have a lot to say about.

    Anyway, I'm not a mod - I can't actually stop people from ruining my thread for me, lol. Apparently a few people want to take issue with my request to make this a positive thread. If this continues on, I'll just request that they close the thread and I'll find another platform to space fangirl on I guess.
    WTF, Allison?  I apologize, actually engage in what you're going for here and get my ass chewed?  OK fine, I'm done here.
    I think you misread my post or something @brianlux . Your ass wasn't chewed, lol. I was legitimately suggesting that you start an AMT thread. And I wasn't talking about you re asking the mods to possibly close the thread.
    OK, I'll take the extra padding out of the seat of my pants now, LOL.

    It's all good.  I'll try to be more open minded.  That is why I said, ""tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense",

    Mom mother, whom I loved more dearly that almost anyone in the world, was a total fan of space exploration.  When a big space event was televised, she was glued to the TV.  She would have liked this thread.  :smile: 

    Post edited by brianlux on
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    brianlux said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    brianlux said:
    OK, I have to apologize for being pissed at not being able to say bad things about space exploration here.   Beside, most here already know I think the money could be spent better elsewhere.  HOWEVER, it's gonna happen anyway and as a taxpayer, some little portion of it is on my dime.  So, all ya'all, since it's going to go on  (or up, up and away) anyway, tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense.
    Why don't you just start your own thread in the AMT about all the bad stuff Brian and how and where and why the money could be better spent Brian? I actually have a ton to say about why I shouldn't be spent elsewhere, and why it's important to keep funding space projects, but I don't even want to really get into that in this thread either. It really is a discussion better suited to an AMT thread. Especially with the Space Force talk of late, lol, which I also have a lot to say about.

    Anyway, I'm not a mod - I can't actually stop people from ruining my thread for me, lol. Apparently a few people want to take issue with my request to make this a positive thread. If this continues on, I'll just request that they close the thread and I'll find another platform to space fangirl on I guess.
    WTF, Allison?  I apologize, actually engage in what you're going for here and get my ass chewed?  OK fine, I'm done here.
    I think you misread my post or something @brianlux . Your ass wasn't chewed, lol. I was legitimately suggesting that you start an AMT thread. And I wasn't talking about you re asking the mods to possibly close the thread.
    OK, I'll take the extra padding out of the seat of my pants now, LOL.

    It's all good.  I'll try to be more open minded.  That is why I said, ""tell me more about what I'm getting for my (and your) dollars.  I think that was the  original idea here.  That seems more worth hearing about than some political nonsense",

    Mom mother, whom I loved more dearly that almost anyone in the world, was a total fan of space exploration.  When a big space event was televised, she was glued to the TV.  She would have liked this thread.  :smile: 


    Everyday Benefits of Space Exploration
    http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/about/everyday-benefits-of-space-exploration/default.asp


    15 Ways the International Space Station is Benefiting Earth
    https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/15_ways_iss_benefits_earth
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    Oh come on, this is clearly an alien cover up! ;)



    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,661
    edited December 2018
    Meltdown99 said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    'That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget,' Canada's newest astronaut says
    ""Then there was our first sunrise on orbit, and that was quite an emotional moment. As I looked out the window and this little blue crescent started to get brighter and brighter, I realized, wow this is actually the curve of the Earth. That first sight, that first sunrise, I will never forget.""

    The flat earthers need to hear about this! :lol:

    I always feel really kind of jealous of astronauts, lol. Although slightly less now, knowing that it might make me feel really congested. Ugh. Nothing worse than sinus congestion!
    Off topic, I had a dentist a few years back who left Vancouver because of sinus congestion.  As far as cool careers, fighter pilot and Astronaut have to be near the top of most people's list.  It will take a mighty big effort for any Canadian to top Chris Hadfield time on the ISS...but great to see this Canadian aboard the ISS.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo
    Lol, I agree - one of my first thoughts about "the new astronaut" is that he's got big shoes to fill: Chris Hadfield's. What a strange position to be in (and I can't bring myself to assume this hasn't occurred to this guy.... but I guess anything's possible).
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Astronomers spot farthest known object in our solar system
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/farout-minor-planet-1.4949616?cmp=FB_Post_News&fbclid=IwAR1sUcT2EYO7IQbWqaLh_8caCxyz82s5gbB6ujyw3JA6tycLBxU-s_MaCIw
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    No one has set foot on the moon in almost 50 years. That could soon change.


    https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/no-one-has-set-foot-moon-almost-50-years-could-ncna953771
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    An astronaut mistakenly called 911 while in space!
    https://wrif.com/2019/01/04/an-astronaut-mistakenly-called-911-while-in-space/?fbclid=IwAR33BrqG37zNa_1pEACEzT_g6QvHdvpvzMoF8lHLlpjAODhxjiJ_0pFGFV8
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Meltdown99 said:
    An astronaut mistakenly called 911 while in space!
    https://wrif.com/2019/01/04/an-astronaut-mistakenly-called-911-while-in-space/?fbclid=IwAR33BrqG37zNa_1pEACEzT_g6QvHdvpvzMoF8lHLlpjAODhxjiJ_0pFGFV8

    "Fire, ambulance, police, or vacuum?"
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    oftenreading said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    An astronaut mistakenly called 911 while in space!
    https://wrif.com/2019/01/04/an-astronaut-mistakenly-called-911-while-in-space/?fbclid=IwAR33BrqG37zNa_1pEACEzT_g6QvHdvpvzMoF8lHLlpjAODhxjiJ_0pFGFV8

    "Fire, ambulance, police, or vacuum?"
    Honestly, I am still not sure if that is a joke.  They can just pick up a phone and dial 911.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Meltdown99 said:
    oftenreading said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    An astronaut mistakenly called 911 while in space!
    https://wrif.com/2019/01/04/an-astronaut-mistakenly-called-911-while-in-space/?fbclid=IwAR33BrqG37zNa_1pEACEzT_g6QvHdvpvzMoF8lHLlpjAODhxjiJ_0pFGFV8

    "Fire, ambulance, police, or vacuum?"
    Honestly, I am still not sure if that is a joke.  They can just pick up a phone and dial 911.  

    Not sure if my comment is a joke? Obviously it's a joke. And yes, I read the article in the link, which explains how the mistake happened. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf

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