Newt Gingrich's promise to build a base on the moon by 2020

[Jimbeaux]

Countdown said:

Jimbeaux said:

caz_manc said:

OK,

I think it looks like there has been some great inventions because of the need to improve technology created by the space race great.

But from what I can see a lot of people are advocating get a few wars going to improve technology. Bush already did that! Are all republicans thinking that way maybe?

Are all Manchester-ites raving Muslim Fundis maybe? Thought not.

Jimbeaux - why do you assume that anybody who thinks Republicans are "keen" on invading countries must be a "Muslim fundi" ?

If it helps I don't think Caroline is a muslim name (I'm not saying she isn't btw).

Pay attention Goober, that was a joke based upon Caz Manc's last sentence. Note the "thought not" I wrote as further evidence of non-seriousness. If you are going to laugh at yourself, make sure the room is empty.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Monday 30th January 14:28

[Mark.H]

Halb said:

caz_manc said:

Jimbeaux said:

People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

Any examples?

jet packs
moon dust
bubble cars
death rays

you forgot frikken sharks with frikken lazer beams attached to their heads

[PZR]

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

[Jimbeaux]

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

[PZR]

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

[Jimbeaux]

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

[PZR]

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

I won't bother. I'd refer you to Joseph Needham's 24 volume 'Science and Civilisation in China', but your offhand comment about Chinese DNA makes it seem likely that you've made your mind up on the subject already.

[Jimbeaux]

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

I won't bother. I'd refer you to Joseph Needham's 24 volume 'Science and Civilisation in China', but your offhand comment about Chinese DNA makes it seem likely that you've made your mind up on the subject already.

Then by all means, don't bother.

[RemyMartin]

if there was ever a thread to post one of my favourite pictures on then, this is it.

[New POD]

Easier than promising world peace, the end to child poverty, justice for the American Indians, Equal opportunities for minorities, sensible ways to get health care to everyone. etc.

[PZR]

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

I won't bother. I'd refer you to Joseph Needham's 24 volume 'Science and Civilisation in China', but your offhand comment about Chinese DNA makes it seem likely that you've made your mind up on the subject already.

Then by all means, don't bother.

Thanks, I won't.

[Jimbeaux]

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

You mention quality assurance; that is very important to the things you describe and the Chinese seem to have an aversion to that in their DNA. Again though, you are correct in all of the side benefits of a space program. People fail to realize the things we use everyday that were a result of the space program.

People fail to realise the things we use every day that were a result of ancient Chinese technology and innovation, too.

Like what?

I rest my case.

Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

I won't bother. I'd refer you to Joseph Needham's 24 volume 'Science and Civilisation in China', but your offhand comment about Chinese DNA makes it seem likely that you've made your mind up on the subject already.

Then by all means, don't bother.

Thanks, I won't.

Sleep tight; God bless.

[AJS-]

New POD said:

Easier than promising world peace, the end to child poverty, justice for the American Indians, Equal opportunities for minorities, sensible ways to get health care to everyone. etc.

More fun too!

[Eric Mc]

Technology is easier to advance than peoples' atitudes. It is also much more cost effective as well.

[jbi]

If/when China does go to the moon, it certainly wont be with 1975 tech.

This is their precursor to a mars mission

[Eric Mc]

Who went to the moon with 1975 technology?

[Einion Yrth]

jbi said:

If/when China does go to the moon, it certainly wont be with 1975 tech.

Why not? Their orbital kit is pretty much a carbon copy of Russian gear from that sort of era.

[jbi]

Einion Yrth said:

jbi said:

If/when China does go to the moon, it certainly wont be with 1975 tech.

Why not? Their orbital kit is pretty much a carbon copy of Russian gear from that sort of era.

Here's an interesting timeline of the Chinese space program

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_space_program

Edited by jbi on Thursday 2nd February 09:31

[Eric Mc]

The last American manned mission to the moon was in December 1972 (Apollo 17) - so hardly "1975 technology". In actual fact, in the most part, Apollo technology was "frozen" around 1965/66.

[AshVX220]

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

PZR said:

Jimbeaux said:

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Please don't rest it. By all means, offer examples. I was referring to relatively very recent spin-off inventions. If you are speaking of an Abacus and other such ancient items, fine. I am referring to recent technological innovations.

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To end such bickering, it pisses me off (why people can't just answer questions put to them without being sarcastic about it is beyond me!).

What I think PZR is referring to Jimbeaux is that it's generally acepted that the Chinese discovered/invented gun powder and explosives etc.

If I'm in-correct then maybe someone could correct me without starting another pissing contest.