They had to be extremely confident going in. I understand all that could have gone wrong. . . but to promote the event so heavily, with "7 MINUTES OF TERROR! ! " etc etc and really work at getting the largest audience possible. . . wouldn't most people, if they thought it was so risky, do it all on the QT and then when it works, go "Hey! Look what we did! "
Slick production on the broadcast too. Kind of like a reality TV show.
They had to be extremely confident going in. I understand all that could have gone wrong... but to promote the event so heavily, with "7 MINUTES OF TERROR!!" etc etc and really work at getting the largest audience possible... wouldn't most people, if they thought it was so risky, do it all on the QT and then when it works, go "Hey! Look what we did!"
What does that have to do with the NASA people been proud and happy over an incredible job well done ? Nothing.
I guess you didn't watch the NASA people rubbing the world's nose in it. At least 4 other undisclosed countries took part in America's greatness. I mean, WTF? My point is... my pride for my country has been slipping away for some time and this bit of arrogance was a kind of last straw. I don't expect a people so full of themselves to have any clues about what I'm feeling. This nation is in serious decay. Now I know why Lao Tzu left his city and walked off into the wilderness. It's a logical reaction of one who both thinks and feels and cannot take it anymore.
I just watched NASA people talking about how wonderful America is for landing an SUV-sized rover on Mars. To me it sounded very arrogant and pompous. I think I've lost respect for my country. After Bush and the Republican's childishness of the last few years. . . I just don't know if we are worth being proud of. I'm glad our ingenuity has prevailed, but as thinking beings, we have strayed a long way from wisdom; for pride is still a deadly sin against ourselves.
I'm sorry if this offends anyone.
What does that have to do with the NASA people being proud and happy over an incredible job well done ? Nothing.
I just watched NASA people talking about how wonderful America is for landing an SUV-sized rover on Mars. To me it sounded very arrogant and pompous. I think I've lost respect for my country. After Bush and the Republican's childishness of the last few years... I just don't know if we are worth being proud of. I'm glad our ingenuity has prevailed, but as thinking beings, we have strayed a long way from wisdom; for pride is still a deadly sin against ourselves.
What would be cool would be to actually have a cam on once they expose the radar, maybe they do. Anyway, it takes a radio signal 14 minutes to get here, so it should be pretty tense for NASA waiting on word back. Dunno how long video would take to download. It's gonna be simple still photos and B/W stuff at first I think, then they eventually ramp it up to the real video equipment.
I thought that too. 
