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Technology has always found its greatest consumer in a nation's war and defense efforts. Since the last attempts at a "Star Wars" defense system, has technology changed considerably enough to make the latest Missile Defense initiatives more successful? Can such an application of science be successful? Is a militarized space inevitable, necessary or impossible?

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cantabb - 10:27pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16266 of 16302)

lchic - 08:56pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16254 of 16264)

A posting frenzy from you guys ... means i'm on the right track ...

No way near the "frenzy" of lchic link machine in over-drive, while the esteem leader 'rests'.

lchic - 08:58pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16255 of 16264)

The mix of media and forces in the recent war drew critism to the effect that ... in cantabbulator terms ... reports were dots and dashes (as in gun fire) but the reporters did not give an overview comprehensively of happenings ... and overall it wasn't that good a deal to have the journalists press up so close - so to speak.

Supposed to make any sense ? Try again.

bluestar23 - 11:12pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16267 of 16302)

Showalter on GuardianTalk:

"There have been more than 600 postings on the NYT Missile Defense board since my last posting here - many linking to these Guardian Talk threads. Posters, who I suspect of connection to the NYT ( though they deny it ) have been influenced by these threads."

"I deeply appreciate the chance to post here. If I can find a way to make the Guardian glad I did so, I'd be honored to do so - and would be grateful for the chance of going to considerable trouble."

It looks like the nutty Showalter is trying to to a "deal" with the Guardian too...! to get them to PAY him money for his "work"...what a screeching loon......

bluestar23 - 11:15pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16268 of 16302)

I think Showalter thinks these organizations should compensate him for the "corpus" of his "work" he has let them be "privileged enough" to see...

lchic - 11:20pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16269 of 16302)
ultimately TRUTH outs : TRUTH has to be morally forcing : build on TRUTH it's a strong foundation

blue - NEVER presume!

bluestar23 - 11:25pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16270 of 16302)

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"Is a militarized space inevitable, necessary or impossible?"

It is already necessary (for all USA military communications), its continuation is inevitable, and its technology is certainly not "impossible" to achieve....the Chinese, for instance, continually make bellicose statements about space as the "next battleground."

bluestar23 - 11:27pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16271 of 16302)

"blue - NEVER presume!"

I don't presume...I see the truth....you'll be flushed....

lchic - 11:38pm Nov 2, 2003 EST (# 16272 of 16302)
ultimately TRUTH outs : TRUTH has to be morally forcing : build on TRUTH it's a strong foundation

Quote : " .. the Chinese, for instance, continually make bellicose statements about space as the "next battleground."

The Chinese would be delighted to be flushed ... their limited water supplies hinder sanitation infrastructure.

A china traveller advises that in many zones users of WC's may flush away body excreta -- with the proviso that paper product is placed in a separate receptical.

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Raises the question what are China's real priorities ... should they be spending on SPACE or looking to accommodate human everyday needs.

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Looking at an article in the Guardian today there's a USA focus ... not on sanitation but another basic need - HUNGER

Long queue at drive-in soup kitchen

the wealthiest nation in history, faces a growing poverty crisis

"I would have a real problem putting food on the table if it wasn't for this," Mr Larkin said, his car inching towards Logan's church-run food pantry. As the queue rolled forward, he reflected on the ironies of being a citizen of the world's sole superpower.

"They're sending $87bn to the second richest oil nation in the world but can't afford to feed their own here in the States."

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