Would federally-funded stem cell research be more palatable

[enid602]

to Republicans if all contracts were funneled through Halliburton, Bechtel and Blackwater?

[BuhByeChimp]

1. No.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. yes.

Like they really give a shit about stem cells.

:eyes:

[BuhByeChimp]

3. That may be true, but..

I still don't think it what make one bit of difference.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. You don't think Bush would sell out his constituents for cash?

I would.

[BuhByeChimp]

8. Bush would, Republicans wouldn't.

[enid602]

6. contracts

Well, I was just thinking since Halliburton (historically in oilfield services) and Bechtel (engineering) have been given so many contracts for catering, hurricane relief, etc, why not just let them in on the billions of potential stem cell contracts? I'm sure these companies have the necessary contacts among the religious right to quell any religious objections, and they can bring Ronnie back and everyone will be fat and happy.

[uppityperson]

4. most likely

[GeorgeGist]

7. They probably already are...

through backdoor channels. If anyone perfects this technology for a common genetic disease , big bucks will be flowing in their direction. Sure wouldn't want the government looking for a cut.