Re: James Webb Space Telescope is a boondoggle

From: Earl Colby Pottinger (earlcp_at_idirect.com)
Date: 02/20/05 

Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 02:34:23 -0600

Andrew why don't you just admit you were wrong?

Always remember, the inability of admitting to making a mistake is also a
clear sign of a kook or con-artist.

              Earl Colby Pottinger 

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