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Flev replied to LookieRookie's topic in General Discussion
https://www.laughlin.af.mil/News/News/Display/Article/4206191/boosting-readiness-aetcs-plan-to-train-1500-pilots-annually/ TLDR; sounds pretty FUPT up to me. -
Maybe maybe not, depending on the size and scale, an op like the ones the Ukrainians just did yes, a single attack like an assignation probably not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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We're not discussing this in the realm of follow on investigations. If this is used, the nation won't be worried about investigations. It will be very clear who and why.
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Respectfully disagree The registration and other admin is to distinguish legitimate drones from nefarious ones, if a legitimately registered drone is used for ill, the transponder tied to a certificate is to give a starting point for the investigation. I could probably come up with more but eventually I’d start arguing for a Scorpion jet purchase to protect us against rogue drones so let’s just call it bygones Break Break Sabotage in Sweden https://www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-reveals-mass-act-unexplained-sabotage-2081784
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Yes, however nobody was confused that you may or may not be holding cocaine legally. That’s the premise with highly regulating a commercial substance, same reason while criminals can get hand grenades or fertilizer, they can’t just walk into any old shop and go and acquire it, nor would an attempt to buy 1000lbs of certain precursor chemicals go unnoticed. If drones were turned into a highly regulated item, the guy trying to walk one to a sporting event would stick out pretty well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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War on drugs…pretty sure it was still relatively easy to get drugs
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To be fair $1.17 billion in 2010 is the equivalent of $1.72 billion today. So it has increased, but relatively not that much. Not quibbling as even inflation adjusted the LAPD hasn’t lost money.
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That's an oversimplification. If guns are 100% illegal in all circumstances, then anyone with a gun is by definition a criminal and can be engaged accordingly. That makes things vastly simpler from a defensive/law enforcement perspective. It would absolutely, positively reduce the number of mass murders, gang killings, and other firearms associated fatalities. Those numbers are very obviously shown in countries that have outright bans on firearms. I'm completely against that position, but trying to boil it down to "the bad guys will have it anyways" is excessively simplistic. This applies even more so to drones. It is simply easier to do something illegal with a tool that is legal than it is to do with an illegal tool. If we go so far as to say that civilian drone ownership is illegal, then the ROE for drones gets very simple very fast. See it, shoot it. I'm against making guns illegal because I believe in the core premise of the second amendment. The risk of government-induced tyranny is far worse than the loss of life associated with the legalization of firearms. I do not believe that premise extends to drones. I'm also not advocating for making drones illegal (haven't given it enough thought), but it's a hyper-libertarian argument to say that "bad guys will have it anyways" and almost every hyper-libertarian argument collapses upon contact with reality.
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I guess I don't understand the political motivation for deploying the national guard in Los Angeles. The Democrats have almost entirely been responsible for Republicans winning the last few cycles, because their governance inevitably blows up in the face of their constituencies. California and specifically San Francisco are good examples. Illegal immigration and the trans stuff is another good example. So why save the day when the governor and mayor are protesting your involvement? I feel like a better strategy would be to continue doing what the people elected Trump to do, which is beef up immigration enforcement, and if there's a riot in Los Angeles every time and a legal is detained, so be it. Wait for the riot to end, then go back in and detain another illegal. It should only take two or three of these riots before Los Angeles is brought to its knees, and then they can request the national guard from the president and allow Trump to swoop in and save the day. I have no love for these "protestors," but California clearly does, so why not let them reap what they sow? If the fear is damage to Federal facilities, use it as justification to move as many federal facilities out of California as possible. Part of the reason the swamp exists is because all of the federal infrastructure is in the most liberal parts of the country. This would be a great excuse for bringing in some more balance.
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Reminds me of laws or signs stating "Gun Free Zone.". Yeah, right. I'm sure some criminal type bent on criminal activity came across one of those signs and turned around because the sign said no guns. If someone is going to do something war or terrorist like with a drone, they don't care about your laws, signs, etc.
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I'm not thrilled with the idea of using the military to get this under control but the city, county, and state leadership are unable or unwilling to use law enforcement to prevent destruction of property and attacks on Federal personnel executing their lawful duties. Democrats have pandered to these people for so long, they think free speech is throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails. FAFO.
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Just one AC-130 would solve this.
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The post calling this forum/its members racist for disagreement of opinion has been removed. If people are wondering where the line is, here’s an example.
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That’s fucking hilarious when the current immigration problem was largely caused by a far left political movement that believed that importing as many dark sinned people as possible was the ticket to winning elections. Because apparently skin color has everything to do with how you vote. Now tell me who’s racist? By the way, pulling the “you’re racist” card is the most clear way to know the person you’re arguing with is not someone worth spending time on.
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Context is needed. The ejection in the Regional was in response to the opposing catcher who had been talking the entire game. The Tennessee reputation caused that ejection. They always catch the second guy right? Tennessee has been a lot less vocal this year compared to the last few years. But they should reap what they have sown. Coach Vitello said he would never say something about another team talking smack because his players do it. But let’s not forget the trash the Ark pitcher was throwing in the 1st game. Everyone knows if that had been Tennessee, then he would have been ejected on the spot. Granted, you want to shut someone up, then you beat them on the field. And Tennessee got beat. But I refuse to root for Arkansas in CWS. Edit: CH’s photos are from previous seasons. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app
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Airspace rules, yes, as it would give greater authority to disable offending drones. Operator certificates and transponders? Nah, all that really does is add an extra civil fine/misdemeanor the DOJ can impose after someone conducts an act of war/terrorism. Not effective deterrence.
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I had to sift through several childish posts to find a sentence worth engaging, it'd be nice if you were more mature. The problem with your quoted point is the police refuse to do anything because the mayor refuses to do anything because the governor refuses to do anything. Fortunately we have a POTUS who disagrees with your opinion of constitutional limits, and unlike the LAPD will not allow this behavior. I'm glad you agree these dudes should be stopped.
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Insurrection Act of 1807. You really aren't very good at this, are you?
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For the record, I have absolutely no issue with arresting and prosecuting everyone who is waving Mexican flags while setting cars on fire. F those people. I know that’s going to be the response here - attack a straw man. I have significant issue with using an event that should be handled with law enforcement and/or natl guard as a way to overreach executive power unconstitutionally, and I am honestly appalled at this forum’s complacency about it.
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Wrong, get better, be smarter, don’t be a sheep.
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At this point, I actually think that would deescalate things. The dems have defunded the police to the point that they’re basically untrained monkeys I mean, how many reporters have they shot by now? Four? Wild... https://www.9news.com.au/world/los-angeles-protests-national-guard-troops-arrive-in-la-on-donald-trumps-orders-to-quell-immigration-protests/0e451581-493c-46fc-b426-ee220f6a29fc?ocid=Social-9News
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I think you hit the nail on the head on what is the biggest obstacle in building these type of specialized aircraft.
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Mover and Gonky’s take on it:
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That's ok. They can mouth off to locals back in Knoxville. Arkansas smoked them today by a lot more than 1 run.
