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Demigawd · 07-29-2002, 04:12 PM

We've been on Armageddan watch for the past 2000 years now? Can't we be more conservative and anticipate Ragnarok instead?

Ultimate Atheist · 07-29-2002, 06:26 PM

There is actually an asteroid coming closer than that one. It will be here in just a few weeks. The announcement of this asteroid is just a way for NASA to beg for more money. They have to give themselves an important mission that can't be ignored. The asteroid passing in August was not hyped up because they don't have sufficient time to benefit from it.

fando · 07-29-2002, 08:34 PM

What's wrong with a little PR? The whole NEAR program is woefully underfunded as it is (but progress is being made). I think, in this case, some reporters jumped the gun while the Astronomers were out collecting confirmation data. Nothing to lose sleep over.

Novowels · 07-30-2002, 02:51 AM

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Originally posted by Veil of Fire:
<strong>This is a ricockulous piece of over-hyping, panic inducing crap, and if it wasn't from the BBC I'd almost be tempted to call it Yellow Journalism.</strong>

Wow. I thought my friend Wesley and I were the only one that ever used the word "ricockulous."

Next thing you know you'll talk about the "ridiculosity" of the situation.

Heh.

I wouldn't worry about any asteroid. Just send Ben Afflek and Bruce Willis up there. With nukes. Praise Hollywood!

-William

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07-29-2002, 04:12 PM	#11
Demigawd Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: On a sailing ship to nowhere, leaving any place Posts: 2,254	We've been on Armageddan watch for the past 2000 years now? Can't we be more conservative and anticipate Ragnarok instead?

07-29-2002, 06:26 PM	#12
Ultimate Atheist Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Here Posts: 980	There is actually an asteroid coming closer than that one. It will be here in just a few weeks. The announcement of this asteroid is just a way for NASA to beg for more money. They have to give themselves an important mission that can't be ignored. The asteroid passing in August was not hyped up because they don't have sufficient time to benefit from it.

07-29-2002, 08:34 PM	#13
fando Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Los Angeles Area Posts: 1,372	What's wrong with a little PR? The whole NEAR program is woefully underfunded as it is (but progress is being made). I think, in this case, some reporters jumped the gun while the Astronomers were out collecting confirmation data. Nothing to lose sleep over.

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