El Presidente Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 ABC NEWS http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-12/death-star-plan-destroyed-by-white-house/4462332 White House strikes back on Death Star petition Updated Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:16pm AEDT The White House has dashed the hopes of Star Wars fans across the galaxy by rejecting an official petition calling for the US government to build a Death Star - the fictional, planet-destroying space station featured in the iconic movies. Over 30,000 people signed a petition calling on the US government to secure resources and funding and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016. Paul Shawcross, head of the White House budget office's science and space branch, said building a Death Star would simply be too expensive. "The construction of the Death Star has been estimated to cost more than $US850,000,000,000,000,000," he said. "We're working hard to reduce the deficit, not expand it. "The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defence, but a Death Star isn't on the horizon. "The Administration does not support blowing up planets." The White House accepts all petitions and responds to ones with over 25,000 signatures. Quirky petitions have proved popular in recent weeks, including one calling for government to mint a coin worth $US1 trillion. The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defence, but a Death Star isn't on the horizon. The Administration does not support blowing up planets. Paul Shawcross, head of the White House budget office's science and space branch The Death Star petitioners argued the project would create jobs and strengthen national defence. Mr Shawcross says while the US will not have a Death Star, it does have many space-related projects, including the International Space Station. "If you do pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field, the Force will be with us!" he said. "Remember, the Death Star's power to destroy a planet, or even a whole star system, is insignificant next to the power of the Force." AFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewB Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thats just dashed my future career........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That's because Obama prefers Star Trek... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacapa Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That's because Obama prefers Star Trek... LOL hilarious! yep that must be the reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hate Trekkies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hate Trekkies The USS Enterprise can easily wipeout both the Empire and Alliance fleets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKA27 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The USS Enterprise can easily wipeout both the Empire and Alliance fleets! Isn't there a rule on FOH about political discussions....? Trekkies and Star Wars "Can get" political! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 The USS Enterprise can easily wipeout both the Empire and Alliance fleets! I sincerely hope this does not disintegrate (no pun intended) into one of those arguments over who is the most powerful evil beings, Lord Sauron or Emperor Palptitate. I have to listen to enough of that from the uber nerds at work. "Well I think Gandalf could take Dumbledore in a fair fight!" "Oh yeah? Well the Balrog certainly showed him!" Spare me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 "Well I think Gandalf could take Dumbledore in a fair fight!" Which Dumbledore - Richard Harris or Michael Gambon? Or the books Dumbledore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Give me strength... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Give me strength... You like the alarm too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Isn't one of the ten commandments of FoH not commenting on US politics? For shame Rob, for shame indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Isn't there a rule on FOH about political discussions....? Trekkies and Star Wars "Can get" political! Dammit you beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 What about British politics? While the US decided not to build a Death Star, the UK was dealing with this proposal: http://blog.bigjigstoys.co.uk/our-wcml-bid-has-been-accepted-almost/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohBore Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Forget the dearthstar or the enterprise. Build the Liberator and orac from Blakes 7 Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riazp Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I was bummed when I heard this. I'm sure the death star would have been cigar friendly for one. as well i was going to re-orient my carreer toward being an Imperial officer in the hopes of making it up the ranks to admiral only to get force chocked by vader because I failed him yet again. Sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olotti Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hate Trekkies I agree whole heartedly. Trekkies suck and Vader would choke out any trekkie in seconds without even laying a hand on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olotti Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Id like to see the govt build an AT-AT anyway before a death star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I would have loved this had they just responded with "At this point in time we are costing this proposal, it looks like a good idea, the White House will deliver the report in a month." Could you imagine the excitement that Star Wars fans would have for just one month think that the Death Star may be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Look at it as a brilliant opportunity for Australia's space program to take the lead role in developing "the ultimate power in the universe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacapa Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 What about British politics? While the US decided not to build a Death Star, the UK was dealing with this proposal: http://blog.bigjigst...ccepted-almost/ That's too funny! The transport minister had a sense of humour at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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