I thought this was going to be a "bash Iraq War thread". Red Harvest+save $100 billion.

I agree Red, this is a waste of money and effort. I think the Space Program used to capture our imagination with possibilities, but until we get a major technological advance, like fusion reactors, or near light speed travel, then this is a waste of time.

Lets just give all that money away to the poor crack hos instead.

Seriously though, their are better things we can do with that money. How about investing in alternative fuels for Christ's sake? Let's get off this oil nipple and start feeding ourselves!