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In reply to the discussion: Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)30. Wow. What is it about space and science that makes people unable to do anything except crack jokes?
Let me say, first off, I'm all for jokes. But: If they found life, verifiable, independently originated life, it could be one of the biggest discoveries in human history.
So invariably the next move is to start whining about how much money the rover cost.
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Based on other recent posts on this board, does your post qualify as a "conspiracy theory"?....
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#3
You know, if they found a crab-like thing crawling around there, itd be all over.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#32
I very much doubt they're hedging their words to avoid offending the religious right.
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#52
Wow. What is it about space and science that makes people unable to do anything except crack jokes?
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#30
That's my first question, too. Is it of independent origin or planetary cross-contamination?
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#65
Exciting stuff I agree! I hope it is life too! Story of the century because....
Logical
Nov 2012
#79
If life originated independently in two places in our solar system, it's likely everywhere.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#80
I already know what it is. Proof of liquid water flow. It's like a pregnancy test...
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#35