Vote Newt and get 2001

 I like unusual names but for the life of me I cannot see why any adult would go around calling themselves Newt. Even if it is his birth name you'd have thunk he'd change it. 

Anyway Newt Gingrich has made his latest bid for his party nomination to face President Obama by saying that if he becomes president he'll give the US a permanent moon base.  

How cool is that!

Leaving aside if Newt would be a good president, or is a good man, it would be a good move. It goes without saying that such a base would give rise to images 2001: a Space Odessy, or even Space 1999.  Lurid spandex for all! However such a base would, I feel, inspire many to get into science and engineering. This can only be a good thing. It'll be expensive it goes without saying, but it could pale in comparison to all the advances and products such enthused people create. In a world in which such advances are vital this is important. 

More than this though. America is losing its dominance of space and high technology. China, India, and who knows who else are mastering space and the prestige of America is slipping.  

That's a shame and is agianst the national need of America. As things stand America is in danger of losing the future. For all it's many faults it would be better that a open, democratic, country is top dog in the new frontier. 

Pity the idea is being put forward by a man named Newt.