On 11/28/2011 11:23 PM, Brian Thorn wrote:
On Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:35:36 -0500, "Greg \(Strider\) Moore"
wrote:

Personally I'd argue Obama is a bit more culpable as I believe (I will admit
to not checking the timeline too closely) it would have been easier for
Obama to reverse the shuttle decision (or even to simply get a couple more
flights with some of the remaining tanks)

He did by authorizing ET-122 be restored from Katrina damage and using
ET-138 on an actual flight and not held in reserve for a rescue
flight.

Not sure "he" did it. IIRC Congress forced both of those actions through
legislation, but I'd have to check the timeline.