"Dallas, Tex.: If elected President, what are your plans for NASA and the Space Program? Do you think it's time to retire the Shuttle and move on to bigger and better things, such as a human mission to Mars, or returning to the moon?

Howard Dean: I am a strong supporter of NASA and every government program that furthers scientific research. I don't think we should close the shuttle program but I do believe that we should aggressively begin a program to have manned flights to Mars. This of course assumes that we can change Presidents so we can have a balanced budget again."

I like Howard Dean. Though I think I'd prefer Gen. Clark to be the Democratic presidential candidate. I liked that response. So I posted it.

I was very satisfied with Matrix: Revolutions last night. It didn't deserve the terrible reviews its been getting. This just further proves my hypothesis that mainstream critics just don't know good sci-fi when they see it. I am still listening to my Dido CD three days later. It is still making me happy. So is my TiVO, which I love. I'm a convert after only a week. And I am excited about my upcoming trip to D.C. I like going to D.C. I like flying. I like the airport. I like traveling. I like seeing family and old friends. I don't know if I like this idea of an 80's prom themed party though.

Have a happy weekend! I'll be back in work on Monday afternoon, and then Tuesday is a holiday. Yippee for government employment! On that subject, what do you think about the Foreign Service? I'm thinking of signing up for the exam next year, just to see...