Well, I'm at least pleased that you didn't come in here with the basic laundry list of "Why We Didn't Land On The Moon!"

If you just have suspicions for whatever reason, that's fine and I couldn't possibly convince you otherwise. If there's a specific thing that makes you unsure about the whole thing, I'd be happy to help you out.

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But the aging fleet and the less than "stellar" achievements of NASA just doesn't fit the mold of an agency that put a man on the moon. Is there no part of your being that feels the slightest "something" about it?
By the way, do you remember that seen in "diamonds Are Forever"?

Less than 'stellar'?! NASA has done many, many incredibly things since putting a man on the moon. In fact, putting a man on the moon was quite possibly one of their least scientifically valuable achievements. It was more symbolic than anything else.

Also note that NASA's budget has been incredibly small since the missions to the moon. They went from having the entire country's resources at hand to basically operating on a shoestring budget.
Not really, no.

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I've heard many arguments for the moon hoax, but this website below seems to nicely put a lot of them to rest. Some of the arguments for the hoax are so easy to see through an explanation is superfluous for anyone with at least a basic grasp on Astronomy (the "no stars are seen during the photos or film" bs.) I will concede that it is actually an interesting "theory," but the arguements really never seemed too strong for my taste.

http://www.braeunig.us/space/hoax.htm

Sorry if someone has posted this site already. It also contains links to other helpful sites for people who may be confused about our legit moon landing.

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I think so, conspiracies depend on people for one thing, and the idea that people can keep a secret has been provened incorrect. Hell, a conspiracy in this modern age would be close to impossible, what the the internet and all. Secondly, conspiracies have to be time tested against new technology or techniques that most likely wont be accounted for. Sure, they're fun, but sometimes their a little silly. Like a while back I saw a National Enquire in which the Titanic was found floating blah blah blah and where it had been (Gee, great way to ruine your rep in the fake news buddy!).
Not that I'm saying that conspiracies don't exist or can't exist, in a totalitarian government they have a great chance of existing, but in a free society not so much (if at all). Mostly, its easier to go to the moon than keep a big ol' secret. Which besides all the "proof" that exist is the reason I believe we went to the moon. For you see, the moon landing is there for everybody to see (Other nations than ours have satellites and China is going to the moon soon. Sure you could say we put that moon rover there and the base of the landers themselves, but why go through the trouble if you can send a man?).

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I don't pretend to know everything, educate me, and I'll try to educate you. Shouting matches and insults aren't going to convince me.

I refuse to be swayed by logic or reason! Hmmph!

Oh, you'll crack! *smacks his sliderule into his palm, grinning wickedly* Sure, its a bit more boring this way, but I'm sure there is a perk to it somewhere. If not, there's always the window.

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If it ever gets implemented it would be a shame that conformfailure isn't around then. I'd love to see his reaction as his threads get sent over to that section. Priceless.



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That's a good point - now I almost want the whole lunar landing to be proven a hoax!

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You'd better get to the Moon before the Chinese communists do.. if you don't, the whole world will fall under the iron fist of Chinese revisionist communism... did ya know they are already testing new nuclear weapons behind the moon? and there is no way to stop (or detect) it.