The Emperor is not pleased with the lack of progress...

[Jim Goose]

White House strikes back on Death Star petition

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."


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-1...-house/4462332

[SSD-85]

ROTFLMFAO

If only....

[gtfpv]

stupid yanks . it amazes me how they lead the world .

[Landau Stable]

Well to be fair, with their population, there are a lot of very smart Americans. Sadly, the percentage of idiots also increases, and we all know how idiots like to attract attention, hence making them look dumber as a nation.

[2000auwagon]

if you cant take over the world, take over space, less opposition

[Jim Goose]

I thought it was quite funny the responce... at least someone in the US govco has a sense of humour

[mostly_broncos]

The white house petitions are viewed as a joke because they ignore the ones they don't like.

Defense of marriage, legalize pot, reform wall street, kick the special interests out of politics . Nothing but crickets chirping over those petitions

People figured it out and twitidiots and facebook trolls are having fun with it and then patting themselves on the backs if they get something over 25,000 signatures .

The best one recently was a petition to deport Piers Morgan . Cross your fingers on that one because he would probably land in Australia if they did

[BHDOGS]

i find your lack of faith disturbing obi one bama

[wrongwaynorris]

Big difference between us and the Seppos is we actually gazette and enshrine our stupid ideas in law , well for the last 5 years anyway .

[flappist]

Originally Posted by wrongwaynorris

Big difference between us and the Seppos is we actually gazette and enshrine our stupid ideas in law , well for the last 5 years anyway .

Yanks do it too but often invoke a "sunset" clause meaning that the law will last for maybe 5 or 10 years and then be automatically revoked unless created again.

This is used to stop rabid lunatics who get temporary control of the government putting all sorts of stupid laws and restrictions in place that would then made virtually impossible to repeal due to the actions of rabid lunatics in the public service bureaucracy.......

Australia could learn a LOT from this.......

[flooded one]

is the plot for the next star wars movie???

[SSD-85]

Originally Posted by wildrider

is the plot for the next star wars movie???

No, the next star wars will be about Jedi Master Mickey and his apprentice Pluto.

[Moby Vic]

That petition site is moronic. I wish they'd shut it down. It's embarrassing that we have thousands of people coming up with pointless petitions and getting signatures for them, while completely ignoring our nonfunctioning Congress, deficit spending, and crippling debt.

But hey, wouldn't it be cool to build a Death Star?

[Breno]

By far the dumbest thing I have ever heard... Who would'nt want a death star?!?

[Moby Vic]

Originally Posted by Breno

By far the dumbest thing I have ever heard... Who would'nt want a death star?!?

Alderaanians.

[XWGT]

Hmm everyone lost their sense of humour ?

C'mon everyone wants to see a Death Star. Especially one with no exhaust ports on the surface as per the petitions request........

[Moby Vic]

Yes, it's a funny idea, until I remember that my tax dollars had to pay someone to make an official response to someone's joke request when my country's debt is measured in trillions.

[Jastel]

Originally Posted by mostly_broncos

The white house petitions are viewed as a joke because they ignore the ones they don't like.

Defense of marriage, legalize pot, reform wall street, kick the special interests out of politics . Nothing but crickets chirping over those petitions

People figured it out and twitidiots and facebook trolls are having fun with it and then patting themselves on the backs if they get something over 25,000 signatures .

The best one recently was a petition to deport Piers Morgan . Cross your fingers on that one because he would probably land in Australia if they did

Pot is legal in 2 states over there now...medical use only in others...gay marriage is ok in some states too...they have some weird laws.

[XWGT]

Originally Posted by Moby Vic

Yes, it's a funny idea, until I remember that my tax dollars had to pay someone to make an official response to someone's joke request when my country's debt is measured in trillions.

Ok I can see that.

However if its any consolation, at least your Government didnt spend a few billion on a desalination plant that will now officially never be used to keep the daily cost down to just $1.8 million per day.....

Hmmm come to think of it, Victoria probably could have built a Death Star for less than the cost of the desalination plant.

I wonder if it can be retro fitted?

[Falconson71]

'It's not the right time to be sober, now the idiots are taking over, spreading like a social cancer, is there an answer'

If any of you Haven't seen 'idiocracy' it's a highly recommended watch!

[Moby Vic]

It's too true to be funny!

[ryeman]

From the land of Fox News.....