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Most doctors are very “script-driven,” hence my comment on lack of critical thought. Makes sense some of it is insurance/pharma-mandated, but from what I’ve read/heard, medical schools by and large teach a “follow the decision tree” methodology and allow for very little “free thinking/creative problem solving.” So we end up with doctors who are book smart and don’t attempt to go outside the “decision trees,” costing lives and unnecessary pain/costs to patients. As I’ve always said about the MDG - dumbest group of “smart people” in the AF.

I also used to be paranoid about NFA registration (I still am vehemently against it), but reality is if in some crazy scenario the feds decided they needed to confiscate my NFA items, well that really sucks and is bullshit. But, that’s only a fraction of what I own, so I’m not going to be left gunless. Additionally, it’s not hard to do the paperwork and just not have any issues with the ATF. I’ve never talked to a LEO about my guns, ever, and I’ve had NFA items for many years at this point. If you’re concerned about dumb shit like shouldering (ATF dumb, not you), then just don’t do that at a public range (I have many times without issue by the way). Bottom line, NFA is unconstitutional bullshit, but it’s not a crazy process and owners of NFA items by and large have no issues in practical application.

I remember buying my first (multi-cal) thinking this’ll cover the calibers I care about, don’t need anymore suppressors. Ha, was I wrong!

I’m not really sold on the software even being improved. I’ve met too many doctors who obviously can crush academics, but in the real world are pretty retarded and lack critical thought/ability to adapt off script. The medical community is right up there with big pharma in my book of “people I don’t trust.”

Why not!? You’re missing out, big time

If you think your unit (or larger organization) is fucked without you, you have been misled. Everyone is a replaceable cog, including every single black border pipe hitter. Take pride in the good things you accomplish in your career, work hard at what matters, but don’t think for a second you’re the lynch pin that holds the whole thing together - you’re not. Operate with that mentality and you’ll be much less stressed and happier.

How about there’s a $4709 tax you have to pay to vote. Same thing Chris, you dipshit.

Unfortunately very true. Poor bastards.

Many podcasts I listen to (or have in the past), including Shawn Ryan, are primarily for the guests and their stories, not so much the host. If I have personal or trustworthy second hand knowledge of the host that makes me unwilling to support them, then so be it. So far, a lot of interesting stories and discussion have happened on Shawn’s show, even if he is a “whiny” SEAL.

I’d say it’s normal across the community. I wouldn’t classify it as whining per se, but more like the following when describing the majority of SEALs: Arrogant Self-centered Douche bag As always, I like to note there are great dudes out there in/from NSW, but they are the minority and not the average. Sometimes it’s easy, and sometimes it’s hard, to determine how an individual actually is from just listening to podcasts. You have to interact with them in person, or talk to trusted individuals who have interacted with them in person, to get a feel for the real person.

I feel like that’s what this is. However, the catch is they just received a massive ass kicking and almost got a second one (and that’s never far away for the time being). Hopefully new boss realizes continuing business as usual is a very dangerous, and likely short-lived, proposition.

The embassy shut down in 2019, with the same recommendation to US citizens at the time. If an American is still living in Venezuela, I question their intelligence and/or motive. This announcement by DoS is not earth shattering. Parallel topic - did we just remove someone who is replaced by someone who does nothing different WRT cartels, energy, etc. I don’t envy the current lady, she’s in between the cartel/regime and getting another massive American ass whooping.

When will SCOTUS get tired of hearing shit like this (because it’ll go there if this passes); it’s like dealing with petulant children who don’t get NO means NO

Why is it reprisal to assign him tasks that are within his job description? I’m not saying make him lick the bathroom floor clean every day, just look at the spectrum of what is legally assignable to him and pick things that are the least desirable. Someone has to do it, might as well be him.

Are you able to control what he works on? If so, maybe give him nothing but shit tasks that you don’t really care about (since he’ll do a shit job). Maybe it pisses him off enough he quits. And if that doesn’t happen, at least you can stick him in the proverbial basement with a red stapler where he can’t affect anyone. Record/document all interactions and never meet him alone.

That’s why I said there’s someone standing where the guy in the cockpit can see who gives commands/approvals via hand signals (if not plugged in with comm cord). I’m not saying they should have done it (because it was against T.O.), but the act of manipulating moving aircraft components from the cockpit with MX personnel around is SOP everywhere in the CAF, and completely safe if proper procedures followed.

Of course he wouldn’t. Thought you had nothing to hide Dan?

Beyond violation of TO procedures, voice comm isn’t required/a factor here. This is all avoided by guy in cockpit not touching anything until someone on ground gives him the thumbs up to do so (and that guy has 1. visually cleared the area surrounding moving parts and 2. Has signaled to others what’s about to happen so they don’t go into any “danger areas.”) So this is a major, double fuck up.

Good, we need less bureaucratic layers and the bureaucrats that come with them. Maybe it will also help reduce the constant desire to spread us all over the world doing all the things all the time.

@Lord Ratner I hear you and generally agree. But, I don’t consider Trump unserious. He’s very serious about many topics. His unserious trolling and other character flaws do not make his seriousness in many areas not exist. @17D_guy My point is they ALL are flawed, and in most cases, shitty people to varying degrees. Truly “good dudes” don’t run for office and don’t make it to the federal level (save a few outliers). Since basically no good core humans exist at the fed level, might as well put the emotion aside and look at plans, policies, voting records, results, etc. That’s the shit that affects us. The personality type stuff is for the reality TV-overloaded smooth brains who think purely emotionally and not logically.

Not if people prioritize policy, actions, results, etc. over a personality contest. That said, much of America is incapable of unemotional logic/critical thought, so yeah, probably wise to bet on the emotions winning out. Hopefully I’m wrong on that.

Pretty dumb post, wish he would just keep these thoughts to himself. Alas, it’s impossible.

I can’t believe states get away with laws that blatantly violate the constitution. How has every single one not been eradicated by SCOTUS cases at this point; it’s insanity.

There was a time when actual assimilation was demanded. It would not work out well for an immigrant who didn’t fully assimilate. Fast forward to today when all the soft, ignorant people practically advocate for the exact opposite. Personally, I think there’s a balance between the Ellis Island heyday and current day. That balance is something like you don’t have to change your name, completely erase your heritage, forget your native language, etc. But, you must assimilate to western values and way of life, as well as abide by our laws. We also should not be bending over backwards to placate to what “you” came from. If you don’t like learning English and adapting to American society, then GTFO and go back to wherever you came from.