But here's the thing -- I already asked him, and the chances that I'm going to be so desperate for a social recommendation that I'll turnto my social networks for somethingtodo is, at least in my case, slim to none.
There are plenty of examples where presidents have appointed Fed governors (or judges) todo one thing, only to see them turn into something very different.
They doubtless would like their space adventures toturn a profit, but at heart they are modern-day pioneers who want todosomething profoundly important for the future of humankind.
We know that if it ever happens again we can dosomething about it to help ourselves rather than wait for someone who may not turn up because they're too busy elsewhere.