tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124283.post7548573981468673885..comments2023-10-23T11:58:43.116-05:00Comments on Rhetoric & Rockets: Barthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01956864183240824354noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3124283.post-81838560648269740412008-10-22T13:40:00.000-05:002008-10-22T13:40:00.000-05:00Buck up, Bart! Yes, the situation is dire, no dou...Buck up, Bart! Yes, the situation is dire, no doubt about that. And, yet, it will be VERY challenging for anyone to rip dollars from the tightly gripped hands of Congress during the next several years. However, both candidates have gone on record to specifically state their desire to increase spending on space exploration (despite the fact 9 of 12 federal offices haven't received 2009 budget allocations...they were supposed to get their funds on Oct 1, the start of the new fiscal year....they'll have to wait until MARCH!)<BR/>If I can paint a rosey picture here it's this one: we were out of control with our spending from the government over to my own family. Everyone will be forced to think more wisely about spending and, heck, we might even learn to better appreciate what we have and figure out ways to be more innovative, effective and efficient citizens. Look what the outrageous cost of gas has done for the environment (agree with global warming or not). People--average citizens--are actually talking about fuel cells, solar energy, and how we can harness wind power. Bike sales are WAY up, people are walking more. <BR/>And I do think the "silver tsunami" (wave of retirees) will choose to work a little longer because of the economy and because, well, 65 is the new 55. <BR/>All that said, Bart, I'm thankful you keep reminding all of us why we should be concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com