This is exactly why the additional commentary at the end of the article is not needed.

You imply that Elon Musk never made a mistake, in an effort to point out government "waste", while ignoring the fact that SpaceX made attempts to land a rocket twice and failed spectacularly.

There's also the fact that NASA did roughly 60 years of research and development, mistakes and all, making it possible for Elon Musk to launch rockets so cheaply. SpaceX gets to skip all the expensive, embarrassing, "wasteful" parts of development.

How can he physically produce the "Baa" sound when his bottom lip is tucked behind his teeth? His lips don't press together when the illusion is supposed to make it sound like he's saying "Faa" instead. I think he's actually making two different sounds.

Isn't the "Baa" sound impossible to make without the lips pressing together? Isn't the "Faa" sound impossible to make without blowing on the lip-teeth connection with the top and bottom lips separate?

"Welfare fraud has become an obvious scandal"

Please cite your sources.

I find pages like this: http://voiceofsandiego.org/2010/11/10/fact-check-the-frequency-of-welfare-fraud/

Where actual investigation, statistically significant, relevant, and specific, make it clear that welfare fraud is over-reported. I hear anecdotes about welfare fraud, but I have yet to see reputable, statistically significant sources listed.

I have a strong suspicion that you, like cayenne8 before you, are simply stereotyping, falling into the same type of ignorance, bigotry, and hatred that continues to keep "them" from having the same opportunities you've had.

I would like to point out that you made no mention of mental health or education in your argument, perhaps you'd like to comment on literally the first result that comes up in a Google search: http://suite101.com/article/suburb-vs-urban-areas-an-educational-comparison-a154719 I know you prefer hand-waving dismissal of facts, but you may want to work harder at passing off your opinion as fact.

Are you a wizard?

How do you know the physical and mental condition of "them" simply by driving by? What type of education do "they" have?

You mention "them" having different fathers, have you done genetic testing on "them"?

I have a strong suspicion that you don't actually know any of the information above and are simply stereotyping, falling into the same type of ignorance, bigotry, and hatred that continues to keep "them" from having the same opportunities you've had. I also suspect that you've never had to live on welfare, never had to make the types of choices people in the projects make, never had to go through the failing education system of the inner-city and so you cannot fathom how "they" live, how "they" make the choices they make.

Under a fully socialized medical system you as a consumer do not have the option to shop around for a different alternative to your current health care insurer.

This is not the case with a single payer system. Although the direct decision is removed from the consumer, the government still shops around for the best price for products or services.

It's definitely not the best solution but at least in the US you can look for other companies to sign up with and while that process can be hard...

Unless you're poor or your employer gets a kick back to offer a single health insurance option or you have a pre-existing condition. ...it does mean that 1 denial of service is not the end of any chance you have of help.

You're clearly in denial about the reality of poverty and income mobility in the U.S. The fact is that 10% of the population has de facto zero access to healthcare except in extreme emergencies. All but a small portion of Americans have low-quality health care options and anything related to a traumatic or chronic condition means going bankrupt.

Where and when did you pay 12k? Is that per year or for a 4-year degree?

Even at the local community college and technical schools, 12k would be a bargain for 2 years of classes. I've seen the difference in quality going from a community college to a 4-year university and I doubt a 2-year program can adequately prepare anyone for a rigorous engineering or science career.

The extra $10B comes from defaulting on the two previous $5B bills they had to pay. Again, for paying pension and benefits for retirees that may exist in the future at 100%.

"your's" is a copyrighted word in the universe of Anonymous Coward. Please send payments to the undersigned for the amount of 1 space bux ($1000000 USD equivalent)

Where do you work that you get $700 chairs? I'd be happy with something with an adjustable back and arm rests that are in tact. I've yet to work a job where anything but the larger meeting rooms have nice chairs in them, and that's only because outside clients have to sit in there.