Space Force

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Meltdown99 said:
    brianlux said:
    The problem is, if one country started blasting away at another countries satellites, the result would be having enough debris floating around to start knocking other satellites to bits.  Pretty soon you have a debris field that renders that space unusable for thousands of years.  Maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing after all.  But I doubt that's going to happen.  I think the whole space wars is just more bullshit to keep people either scared or entertained.  Or both.
    Or distracted from the real issues...
    Oh man, you said it!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    my2hands said:
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


    We all know how Trump feels about international treaties that he believes  don’t directly benefit him. 
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    oftenreading said:
    my2hands said:
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


    We all know how Trump feels about international treaties that he believes  don’t directly benefit him. 
    This also advances the agenda of countries with space programs such as Russia & China who could use the advances to further dominate and intimidate their smaller and more immediate neighbors, our outright seize terroritory... look no further than recent Russian aggression in Crimea and the Chinese militarization and posturing in the South China Sea... now imagine if they can strike, at will, from 1,000 miles up... low flying satellite's 1000 miles up can orbit the globe in less than 100 minutes... now toss a warhead on that, or a high powered weaponized laser (yes, they exist already)

    It's not just hawks and profiteers in the American military industrial complex drooling over the potential, this is a greenlight internationally for everyone. 

    History may show this as potentially the most dangerous move done by this administration 
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    In other words, we may be at the beginning of another space race, but this one is much more dangerous
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    One the US has a space farce, then Russia and China will ... just a farce if you ask me.
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  • stuckinline
    stuckinline Posts: 3,406

    Stephen King Causes Meme Meltdown With Trump ‘Space Force’ Twitter Request

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-donald-trump-space-force_us_5b6e90c8e4b0ae32af9843f7


  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    stuckinline said:

    Stephen King Causes Meme Meltdown With Trump ‘Space Force’ Twitter Request

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-donald-trump-space-force_us_5b6e90c8e4b0ae32af9843f7




    This was my favourite ... LOL
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,306
    delete, this quote box will not.  hmmmm
    I'm still pissed that the Star Wars program in the Reagan era hasn't yielded X-Wing fighter technology yet.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,306
    I wonder if I'm still eligible for space cyborg commando training?


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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,306
    Although this is what your space force commando team probably will really look like (hmm, I could possibly be a candidate!)


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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Jason P said:
    Although this is what your space force commando team probably will really look like (hmm, I could possibly be a candidate!)


    The command centre ...
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  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Don't sleep on Poindexter, he's an animal with an electric violin in his hands
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/28/opinions/race-to-militarize-space-pedreira/index.html

    This is not as funny as people think, it's the dawn of a new age weapons race and warfare
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/10/space-force-pentagon-blames-russia-china-for-militarizing-space.html
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    my2hands said:
    https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/28/opinions/race-to-militarize-space-pedreira/index.html

    This is not as funny as people think, it's the dawn of a new age weapons race and warfare
    That's eye opening for sure.  I guess it is only matter of time before man fucks up space as well.  
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    stuckinline said:

    Stephen King Causes Meme Meltdown With Trump ‘Space Force’ Twitter Request

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-donald-trump-space-force_us_5b6e90c8e4b0ae32af9843f7


    The memes are funny as hell and I salute Mr. King for his efforts.  At the same time, I thin my2hands made an excellent point:

    my2hands said:
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


    What ours and other's leaders and administrations are toying with is some dicey shit and its been going on for decades.  But here's the disconnect for me:  This is yet another case of pouring massive amounts of money and resources into vying for control of the neighborhood.  Only guess what?  The neighborhood is in ruins and getting worse. And engaging in some techno bullshit space wars game is only going to drive it down further and further. 

    Let's say someone eventually wins this game.  What is the point of gaining control over what was once something like this:

    which has become this?

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    brianlux said:
    stuckinline said:

    Stephen King Causes Meme Meltdown With Trump ‘Space Force’ Twitter Request

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-donald-trump-space-force_us_5b6e90c8e4b0ae32af9843f7


    The memes are funny as hell and I salute Mr. King for his efforts.  At the same time, I thin my2hands made an excellent point:

    my2hands said:
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


    What ours and other's leaders and administrations are toying with is some dicey shit and its been going on for decades.  But here's the disconnect for me:  This is yet another case of pouring massive amounts of money and resources into vying for control of the neighborhood.  Only guess what?  The neighborhood is in ruins and getting worse. And engaging in some techno bullshit space wars game is only going to drive it down further and further. 

    Let's say someone eventually wins this game.  What is the point of gaining control over what was once something like this:

    which has become this?

    https://youtu.be/HBsZbL-Akms
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,410
    my2hands said:
    brianlux said:
    stuckinline said:

    Stephen King Causes Meme Meltdown With Trump ‘Space Force’ Twitter Request

    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-king-donald-trump-space-force_us_5b6e90c8e4b0ae32af9843f7


    The memes are funny as hell and I salute Mr. King for his efforts.  At the same time, I thin my2hands made an excellent point:

    my2hands said:
    The militarization of space is not a new idea or concept... concerns about this are longstanding and I believe there is an international treaty/agreement from the 1960's banning it.... there are very dark and powerful forces that drool at the idea, and now they have the perfect fool in place to lead the charge... I'm not laughing about this, I suggest nobody should be laughing about it

    And what Halifax said is correct... this has already been happening... you think portions of the NASA budget, and black budget, havent been used for space defense and military purposes? You think Russia, China, and other countries with Space programs havent had any R&D in regards to the militarization of space? I've got a bridge to sell you


    What ours and other's leaders and administrations are toying with is some dicey shit and its been going on for decades.  But here's the disconnect for me:  This is yet another case of pouring massive amounts of money and resources into vying for control of the neighborhood.  Only guess what?  The neighborhood is in ruins and getting worse. And engaging in some techno bullshit space wars game is only going to drive it down further and further. 

    Let's say someone eventually wins this game.  What is the point of gaining control over what was once something like this:

    which has become this?

    https://youtu.be/HBsZbL-Akms
    It's been 12 years, but I still feel the same way about these lyrics as I did the day I first heard them. I remember printing them off for my wife to read as I played it on a road trip because I knew she'd never be able to understand them during the heavy parts and Maynard mumble moments.

    If Omarosa really wanted to be remembered as someone more important than just another morally bankrupt Trump minion who wanted vengeance than she would have ended this fucking admin when she was on the inside. People laugh and joke that the left is over-reacting just because the world isn't ending this second or a world war isn't breaking out, but it will be a slow death march as regulations, policies, and rights are altered, expanded, stripped or destroyed in the name of greed.

    "Spaceforce" has the big private military contractors foaming at the mouth. More big money in the name of "defense". Fuck it all. Content and happy are the complacent and ignorant among us. Don't worry, as long as Big Macs, Fortnight, Pornhub and Snapchat are still available then everything is fine here in 'Murica.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Space Force?  Let's check in with Professor B. and see what he has to say about all this:

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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