A dramatic new space race is poised to begin, pushing the limits of technology and engineering, and inspiring all of mankind to look at the stars above with renewed awe and wonder. And guess what? The United States ain't part of it.
Oddly enough, it's China and Japan that are about to embark on a series of missions to remotely map and explore the lunar surface, with the ultimate goal of landing another man on the moon.
But with George W. Bush as its President, the United States is also busy pushing the boundaries of science. For example, we have made important strides in questioning the validity of evolution, in deciding that the preservation of embryonic stem cells is more important than finding a cure for cancer, and that the effects of global warming can be overcome through the power of prayer.
Oh, and don't worry about the Chinese and the Japanese. During the course of the last 40 years or so, our space program has mastered the art of germinating tomato seeds in low Earth orbit.
Oddly enough, it's China and Japan that are about to embark on a series of missions to remotely map and explore the lunar surface, with the ultimate goal of landing another man on the moon.
But with George W. Bush as its President, the United States is also busy pushing the boundaries of science. For example, we have made important strides in questioning the validity of evolution, in deciding that the preservation of embryonic stem cells is more important than finding a cure for cancer, and that the effects of global warming can be overcome through the power of prayer.
Oh, and don't worry about the Chinese and the Japanese. During the course of the last 40 years or so, our space program has mastered the art of germinating tomato seeds in low Earth orbit.
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