It looks as if everyone is talking about the Bush "Space Iniative" as if it were going to happen in order to put pressure upon Bush to make it happen.

And he's been very, very quiet since the polls came out on it.

There may be some token spending on planning, but I seriously doubt there will be any meaningful amounts of money. After all, the Shuttle isn't flying, there are no serious plans for it's replacement.

By the time the Shuttle is going again, if it is, that will have cost a bunch.

Iraq is costing more and more at the expense of domestic programs with no end in sight.

The deficit is incredible, and Bush's conservative base is complaining about the spending.

I think the "Space Iniative" is part of the sand which is being pounded down the Bush Middle East rat-hole. Ain't gonna happen in any meaningful way.

And the press on it is wishful thinking. Imagine trying to hold Bush to his word after he's heard the polls!

Arf