Comments on: A Truly Heavenly Christmas

By: Jeff Simberg (your brother)

Jeff Simberg (your brother) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:08:28 +0000

Back in the 70’s, where were the proverbial “they” projecting we would be in 2009 regarding our need to get off the planet? And, where are we are now indeed (according to whoever “they” are now–and are they the same they)? Doesn’t it seem like for some there will always be a perpetual sense of urgency? Your Catholic sister-in-law says God created the heavens and earth while factoring in the technology He gave us–that if we live right as good stewards the earth will take care of itself, without cataclysm. Maybe our technology will lead us to adequate stewardship through cleaner or pollution-reducing processes. The question becomes whether technology is a threat to humanity or its savior? I offer that perhaps good/bad technology is a smokescreen for some who simply dislike humanity.

By: BET

BET — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:47:03 +0000

We likely can’t do it anymore, we’ve become a nation of wimps, plus we don’t have the industry anymore. Obsessive “free trade/outsourcing” has robbed the nation of industrial capability.

Furthermore, obsessive multi-culturalism and the “diversity” industry forbids NASA from even being an American space program anymore, hence the foreigners who regularly become astronauts on-board missions.

Our nation now specializes in diversity and multi-culturalism – not industry and technology like we did back in the Apollo 8 days. So sad.

By: Marc Boyd

Marc Boyd — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:12:31 +0000

And I forgot. I have a personal UPS system that backs up everything including the phones. I also have a 10 KW backup generator and 800 Gal. of Propane to get me through most any emergency. That also provides Winter heating, Hot water, and Kitchen also. Life is truly good.

By: Marc Boyd

Marc Boyd — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:26:06 +0000

Merry Christmas All!

I remember watching the moon program on TV with avid interest. The first view of earth from space grabbed me. I had that photo on my desk for years. I need to find a new one and print it.

This post made me think about how different my life is now, compared to then. I have a very fast computer with tons of applications. I process my Pentax D-10 digital photos from my easy chair on said computer using my new 24″ HDTV/Monitor. My keyboard and mouse are wireless, as is my DSL Internet access thanks to my new USB wireless adapter. Life is good.

I am an Electrical Engineer, retired now, and wishing I was young and doing it all over with todays toys.

By: Oxbay

Oxbay — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:22:31 +0000

Hey y’all. I know Sagan was convinced that there are “others” out there. Others believe it too. Just look at the Star Wars bar scene. I’m hoping there’s no one else, no other intelligent life. I hope it’s just us.

We’re on our own.

The Irish might say it like this: “Sinn Fein”, ourselves alone.

By: Concerned Citizen

Concerned Citizen — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:02:19 +0000

A Little Blue Marble….

By: The Historian

The Historian — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:32:05 +0000

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE LEFT COAST & ELVIS
Enjoy the Holiday Season, we will all be back to reality in January:

http://greensrealworld.blogspot.com/2008/12/have-very-merry-christmas.html

By: JohnR223

JohnR223 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:11:49 +0000

We can’t put it together, it is together. from the Whole Earth Catalog.