Seriously, there is a big difference that gives this new initiative a realistic chance.
The shuttle is about to be retired.
We really have no alternative at this point...The shuttle cannot run forever.
That means that Bush's plan will at a minimum result in the development of a new man-rated hevy launch system.
The only question: Will that system have the capability to launch heavy payloads, and mankind into lunar (as well as low Earth) orbits?
Bush it saying it must.
Are you with us or against us.
Scott Evil