[jpsb]

Serious question, how is he going to pay for the huge build up of the Space Program that such a mission would require? Not bashing the idea, since I am xNasa, but going to the moon and building a man capable base is not going to be cheap (or easy). Cost could be somewhat mitigated by surface mining h3, and who knows what else of value might be found/built there but the initial cost will be huge.

[who knows what evil?]

That one is 'above my pay grade'...you're right, of course...it was just great to hear some 'visionary speak' after last night. Hell, after the last few years...

You might want to listen to what he had to say...I believe it is posted at C-SPAN...it doesn't run very long.

[dsc]

“Serious question, how is he going to pay for the huge build up of the Space Program that such a mission would require?”

Well, he could abolish the EPA, DOT, NEA, DOE, BAFTE, DOC, DOI...what have I missed?

The DOE has a bleeding SWAT team. What the hell does DOE need a SWAT team for? Bureaucratic overreach is a serious problem.

He could also revive the economy with serious reductions in taxes and regulations, which would produce a Laffer curve.

[ari-freedom]

“Serious question, how is he going to pay for the huge build up of the Space Program that such a mission would require? Not bashing the idea, since I am xNasa, but going to the moon and building a man capable base is not going to be cheap (or easy). Cost could be somewhat mitigated by surface mining h3, and who knows what else of value might be found/built there but the initial cost will be huge.”

For starters, you get rid of the bureaucratic approach to government.