Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for July 16, 2011
Transcript:
Kate: Hey, Danae, don't you wonder why its' the Pentagon who's having this "Star Trek" contest instead of NASA? Danae: Uh... no. What's to wonder about? Kate: Since the military isn't known for doing things for the sake of science, why would they want to figure out how they can get people to another solar system? Danae: GASP. Guard: I think we've got a winner, sir. General: It's about time - literally! Alert the C.E.O. that Phase One is about to begin. Meanwhile, deep inside the Pentagon... to be earth-shatteringly continued!
Let’s see… During the Cold War underground facilities were build to protect the Government (read politicians) and military leaders. Could moving them and the CEOs to another solar system be the next step?
And the meek shall inherit the Earth.