I like that NASA has been independent of the DOD (for the most part) until now. If the current state of affairs means that NASA and space exploration and the ability to effectively precision launch satellites is set to become a victim of funding, then it is time to absorb NASA's roles into the DOD. Every other country does this because only the DOD could manage the science/budget/personnel interface. The navy has some outstanding platforms for the launching of these systems, SSBN's only being one of them.
The Blog: A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective of me--Bryan McGrath--a University of Virginia graduate who spent a career in the world's greatest Navy keeping my mouth shut about politics and social issues (ok, publicly keeping it shut). Those days are over! Pull up a chair and chime in where you will. Keep it clean, civil, concise and relevant.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
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I like that NASA has been independent of the DOD (for the most part) until now. If the current state of affairs means that NASA and space exploration and the ability to effectively precision launch satellites is set to become a victim of funding, then it is time to absorb NASA's roles into the DOD. Every other country does this because only the DOD could manage the science/budget/personnel interface. The navy has some outstanding platforms for the launching of these systems, SSBN's only being one of them.
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