The President's IAmA on Reddit

So, you know how Reddit does this question and answer thing, where famous and/or knowledgable people log on and take questions from the Reddit community? Well, much to the delight of the internet, today at 4:30 Eastern, President Obama held one of these.

In case you missed it, here are a few of the highlights from the ensuing conversation.

[–]South_Dakota_Boy 26 points 24 minutes ago

I'm surprised the username PresidentObama was even available. Or is the man powerful enough to just take it over anyway? I'd hate to see the leader of the free world reduced to taking a username like TheRealPresidentObama or POTUS69 or xx_BarackObama_xx or something.

[–]SharkGirl 1122 points 38 minutes ago

We know how Republicans feel about protecting Internet Freedom. Is Internet Freedom an issue you'd push to add to the Democratic Party's 2012 platform?

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[–]PresidentObama[S] 508 points 16 minutes ago*

Internet freedom is something I know you all care passionately about; I do too. We will fight hard to make sure that the internet remains the open forum for everybody - from those who are expressing an idea to those to want to start a business. And although there will be occasional disagreements on the details of various legislative proposals, I won't stray from that principle - and it will be reflected in the platform.

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[–]ordinaryrendition 6 points 14 minutes ago

Sure thing. Do you like cats?

[–]ormirian 1823 points 38 minutes ago*

Are you considering increasing funds to the space program?

Edit: grammar

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[–]PresidentObama[S] 685 points 19 minutes ago

Making sure we stay at the forefront of space exploration is a big priority for my administration. The passing of Neil Armstrong this week is a reminder of the inspiration and wonder that our space program has provided in the past; the curiosity probe on mars is a reminder of what remains to be discovered. The key is to make sure that we invest in cutting edge research that can take us to the next level - so even as we continue work with the international space station, we are focused on a potential mission to a asteroid as a prelude to a manned Mars flight.

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[–]s0crates82 158 points 17 minutes ago

a asteroid

an asteroid, Mr. President.

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[–]Whoa_Chill_Bro 161 points 11 minutes ago

don't correct the President, neckbeard.

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