Re: Pride and Arrogance Re: American Attitudes (was Re: Hardworking?)

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From: "Charlie Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 2:52 AM
Subject: RE: Pride and Arrogance Re: American Attitudes (was Re:
Hardworking?)


>
> > First off, if you would reread my original post, you will notice that I
> > almost never declared anything to be a "sole major American
> > accomplishment."   (The exception was landing a man on the moon, which
was
> > very much a sole American accomplishment.)
>
> Based entirely on appropriated German rocket technology... ;o)
>
Wasn't it an American who launched the first liquid fueled rocket in New
Mexico early in the 20th century? Was he not involved with the space
program?

As I understand it there were "Rocket Clubs" in many parts of the world in
those days.

To attribute the work and effort of thousands of Americans to a handful of
Germans , however influential, is shortsighted enough to be classified as
stupid.
Its like saying that Microsoft should get complete credit for any design
that is based on, compatable with, or resembles MS' own products.

Charlie, that dog don't hunt! <G>

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rob