Shuttle Extension 2015, the buzz |
Shuttle Extension 2015, the buzz |
Sep 2 2008, 05:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-October 06 From: Maynard Mass USA Member No.: 1241 |
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/ind....xml&coll=1 This is instead of 2010 -- still preliminary though.......hmmmmm.... -------------------- CLA CLL
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Sep 3 2008, 05:22 PM
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Founder Group: Chairman Posts: 14434 Joined: 8-February 04 Member No.: 1 |
ESA isn't politics (how can you draw an analogy about that?). Talking about politicians or political parties is, however. Given the nature of who has asked for the Shuttle to be retired in 2010 - who is asking for an extension to be investigated - and what's happening in November - it's hard to discuss this without politics getting involved.
However - the Politics rule is here for a reason - and it will never be up for debate. Basically - if you need a definition of politics - look in a dictionary. It's impossible to write down forum rules. I've tried - but it's essentially impossible because at any decision process, it's a judgement call. This, however, is a very clear, unambiguous one. |
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Sep 3 2008, 08:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 23-October 04 From: Greensboro, NC USA Member No.: 103 |
ESA isn't politics (how can you draw an analogy about that?). Talking about politicians or political parties is, however. Maybe a better example would have been the "Science Eviscerated in NASA Budget" thread. Telling people to influence their Congresspeople about how to vote on an issue, even if it is near and dear to our hearts, sounds pretty political to me. However, if the understanding is that we avoid names of people and parties, that's a little clearer. Basically - if you need a definition of politics - look in a dictionary. I literally just now came from a meeting with a European client who had a document which defined politics as, "Understanding people and their motivations, and using this understanding to influence and move work forward." Maybe the solution is that if there are subjects which the moderators feel smack of politics, they should be moved to the Policy and Strategy subforum, which people can avoid more easily. -------------------- Jonathan Ward
Manning the LCC at http://www.apollolaunchcontrol.com |
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