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The New York Times is reporting that the Bush administration is pushing for the development of a space based laser weapon. "Using this laser... we can hold the world hostage for a hefty ransom." Of course forgetting for a moment that space based weaponry is useless in the battle against terrorists with dirty bombs, but otherwise it's a great idea. No, there truly is nothing better that the taxpayers' money could be spent on. Maybe we can get a mini W. cloned next.