First luxury space hotel set for launch in 2021, trips will cost $10 million

[davislane1]

Life is not a zero-sum game.

Don't argue with the commies. There are helicopters for that.

 

[Lounds]

There are people that can afford to waste capital on this sort of thing, while there are other people living on the street,there's nothing wrong with capitalism is there?

Excellent point, IMO.

Some will say absolutely not; however, my take is capitalism is not much, if any, different from feudalism.

Oh it's much worse now, the difference between the lowest and the highest people in society is astronomical. I'm just waiting for the whole thing to blow up Fight club style.

 

[Lionvibez]

The place to hide from IRS.

The only way to hide from the Tax man is by death.

You won't be up their long enough to avoid an audit.

 

[Kotters]

Oh it's much worse now, the difference between the lowest and the highest people in society is astronomical. I'm just waiting for the whole thing to blow up Fight club style.

2018 is worse than the feudal era. The hottest of takes.

 

[wiyosaya]

Don't argue with the commies. There are helicopters for that.

What we are has not yet been invented.

 

[Bp968]

There are people that can afford to waste capital on this sort of thing, while there are other people living on the street,there's nothing wrong with capitalism is there?

Excellent point, IMO.

Some will say absolutely not; however, my take is capitalism is not much, if any, different from feudalism.

Oh it's much worse now, the difference between the lowest and the highest people in society is astronomical. I'm just waiting for the whole thing to blow up Fight club style.

Except the lowest in society are better off now then they have ever been. I know because I hover pretty close to the bottom by being disabled and unable to work. In most communist societies I'd be considered worthless to society and dropped like a hot rock. In many ancient cultures I'd have been left to starve unless I was lucky enough to have family who had enough extra to take care of me.

I'll never be able to spend 10m on a trip to a space hotel or buy a Ferrari or private jet. But I also don't harbor resentment or hatred for the people who can afford those things or believe its somehow my right to steal their money simply because they have lots of it.

 

[Boilerhog146]

Except the lowest in society are better off now then they have ever been. I know because I hover pretty close to the bottom by being disabled and unable to work. In most communist societies I'd be considered worthless to society and dropped like a hot rock. In many ancient cultures I'd have been left to starve unless I was lucky enough to have family who had enough extra to take care of me.

I'll never be able to spend 10m on a trip to a space hotel or buy a Ferrari or private jet. But I also don't harbor resentment or hatred for the people who can afford those things or believe its somehow my right to steal their money simply because they have lots of it.

I'm currently on disability myself ,waiting for pension age., and IMO not to bad off in the financial department,and I don't agree with stealing,but everyone has an inherent right to survival,,I do believe in a balanced society, no one should have to live with undue hardship while their friends and neighbors are dirty wealthy. many of the wealthy I have encountered in life do not share my views.and could care less about the poor.or misfortunate. our species can and should do better ,just because ,we are all in this together ,I don't hate. more so pity is a better word,its sad to see how the wealthy and the greedy behave.when this planet no longer supports humans in the current form ,our attitude is no longer sustainable,, changes will happen.

 

[captaincranky]

Personally, I would be surprised if they did not have a "if you lose your life, tough sh!t" clause in the contract.

The deposit would likely be refunded to your next of kin. Unless..... the debris from the explosion fell on a populated area, creating injuries or toxic waste products. In that instance, the EPA would likely take the "rocketline" to court and sue for damages.

 

[wiyosaya]

The deposit would likely be refunded to your next of kin. Unless..... the debris from the explosion fell on a populated area, creating injuries or toxic waste products. In that instance, the EPA would likely take the "rocketline" to court and sue for damages.

Well, the old "EPA" anyway.

 

[captaincranky]

Well, the old "EPA" anyway.

Oh, you must be talking about the EPA of "1 BT" . (If you see what I'm sayin' ).

 

[wiyosaya]

Oh, you must be talking about the EPA of "1 BT" . (If you see what I'm sayin' ).

Yes, although the current one would, IMO anyway, like that to be BC rather than BT.