Goes with the territory, as you say.
You could be right about the Bush/space post. It is definitely on the borderline. In the past I've seen folks justifying political posts on Space with the most tenuous of connections. But you're probably right that if it sounds political, it's safer to stick it here. I think the link I posted was to Spacedaily, and if I see something there to send to HZ, I head straight to Space by habit.
'Nother reason I stuck my nose in your and Bowser's thread: I'm trying to make myself more friendly and supportive towards the liberals about here. I've usually maintained stony silence towards them and saved all my dialog for those on the other side of the aisle. Dunno why. But it seems like a failing I should work on.