[Ithekro]

And another round is fired over the presidential bow:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49153974...science-space/

Romney pledges to keep US the leader in space exploration
He and Ryan reveal few details in plans for NASA, unleash blistering attack on Obama

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has unveiled his plans for the future of NASA and American space exploration, unleashing a blistering attack on President Barack Obama in the process.

In a policy paper released Saturday, Romney and running mate Paul Ryan pledge to secure the nation's global leadership position in space, which, they say, has eroded significantly during the president's first term.

"Over the past four years, the Obama Administration, through poor policy and outright negligence, has badly weakened one of the hallmarks of American leaders hip and ingenuity — our nation’s space program," the paper reads.


"Rebuilding NASA, restoring U.S. leadership, and creating new opportunities for space commerce will be hard work, but Mitt Romney will strive to rebuild an institution worthy of our aspirations and capable once again of leading the world toward new frontiers," the authors add....


....No further details about these prospective science and exploration missions are provided. Indeed, the eight-page document is sparing with details throughout, saying that specifics will be drawn up later, after consultation with representatives from NASA, the Air Force, academia and thebusiness community....