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		gaius on Nov 17, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 10 contenders (and one real long shot) for Obama's... Why did you not consider Burt Rutan? He is a genuine pioneer (i.e. he doesn't just do stuff with computers, he's out there risking his life) and he has plenty of experience of working with government.

ilamont on Nov 17, 2008 [–]

I hadn't heard or read that he was being considered, or that others had recommended him/think he would be a good choice.

Since I wrote this, I've heard three new names. It might warrant a follow-up ...

ilamont on Nov 18, 2008 | [–]

Some more names:

http://news.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/11/08/078245

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