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Trump's brother died of complications from alcoholism and he's stated that's why he doesn't drink.

We prefer women as well.

Israeli boom operators are gonna love the KC-46 remote vision system compared to what they currently have, haha.

I think a combination of poor contract requirements, and Boeing intentionally delivering a product in need of an immediate upgrades is the recipe. Its a feature, not a bug. The upgrade Boeing has for the KC-46 vision system is phenomenal, they just need the cash stream to flow in.

I think I figured it out. Trump doesn't drink beer. How can anyone trust a dude that can't sip a pint. Communistic if you ask me. I would 100% support a beer drinking dude. Quick poll. Percent of MAGA that drinks beer. And not that Bud Light shit. I estimate 98.99%.

Yeah but I think we could get this done even with the American MIC involved, the Israelis seemed to have this problem solved and operational by likely keeping it simpler https://www.twz.com/air/secretive-israeli-707-tanker-remote-vision-system-revealed-in-long-range-yemen-raid Another potential design and partner South Korean MC-X

Truly the greatest. Uncle Buck. Planes trains. Cool Runnings. Great outdoors. Can watch them all on repeat. will check it out for sure.

I thought the Senate hearing was entertaining

Based on how shitty the -46 system is I have zero desire to ever get gas from a "robo-boom"...

In a world where we can fly a drone from the back of a van wearing FPV goggles over a satellite network somehow we can’t figure out how to see out the ass end of an airplane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a good question Automate the boom, have the Co operate it or have a regular boom operator? My druthers would be for a real boom operator but I see the potential of a robo boom Speed of development is key here, go with the least risky but work on options Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, is it going to fly with a boom operator?

Not sure how many of y’all have seen the documentary about John. It’s well worth the watch. He’s always been my favorite comedy actor with Uncle Buck being the pinnacle (filled with heart warming sap at times but plenty of good humor too). He was a big guy but from the movie it appears his heart for others was even bigger. If you have Amazon its available there.

Trump begins mass layoffs of federal workers amid government shutdown

Embraer developing a mil version of the E-190 E2 https://thedefensepost.com/2024/10/08/embraer-military-variant-aircraft/ Tanker version would have some of the engineering work done with this. This conceptual system seems like it would be possible to fit easily into the 190 Article for the USMC to convert to the KC-390 https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/may/new-tactical-tankertransport-aircraft-marine-corps-needs This is probably the service branch that makes the most sense to change out her 130s for 390s.

She’s a big disappointment. Not having federal experience may or may not be the primary CF, but regardless, Trump would be smart to fire her and put someone else in. I have no SA on what the bench looks like, I just know she’s been very underwhelming.

This was about Pete, but sure, Trump hired him. You say you can think of worse people, I can think of better. Don't we want good people running our country that we served? I keep asking that question.

Circular run of his torpedo

That one guy obtained convictions of 100 mafia members when he was a federal prosecutor, which is 100 more than Bondi. A quick Google search of his bio shows he held the title "Director of the Criminal Justice Division" in the New Jersey AG office. I dunno about your part of the world, but in mine, when you have "Director" in your job title, you're usually running a major office. Especially in the 11th most populous state. While being an AG of a state is pretty substantial, it's not the same scope as being the USA AG and being a cabinet-level official who's leading the biggest law office in the world and overseeing the DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals, etc. If you're referring to Merrick Garland, he was such a liberal that he upheld the death penalty in multiple appeals and sided with law enforcement in cases like U.S. v. Watson (1999) when he was the Chief Judge leading the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. That really doesn't sound very liberal of him. He was actually considered more of a centrist. Though rare, Janet Reno argued U.S. v. Virginia (1996) in front of the SCOTUS in the case that allowed women to enroll in VMI. Robert Kennedy also argued a case for the U.S. when he was AG. In the end, I don't really care if Bondi keeps her job or gets fired, so your comment of "gnash your teeth all you want, but that's the reality" is moot. However, it's pretty entertaining to see people here, who have never been federal prosecutors, circle the wagon in her defense when critics, who have served as federal prosecutors, state she's in over her head as AG.

So, you're happy in how she's running DOJ? Wasn't there a promise in there to stop the weaponization of DOJ? Oh, here's a quote from her on Tues. How's she doing, guys? "I took office with two main goals: to end the weaponization of justice and return the department to its core mission of fighting violent crime," Bondi told lawmakers. "While there is more work to do, I believe in eight short months we have made tremendous progress towards those ends."

One ping only, Dmitri... (is all it takes).

So, one guy who has never run a large legal office, federal or state, says the head of the DOJ is unqualified. But that same head of DOJ has run a state DOJ, which is pretty substantial. Las head of DOJ was quite the liberal lawyer, but had never actually run anything. How'd that turn out? I also am unaware when the last time a sitting head of DOJ argued a case. That's what minions are for. In the end, only one opinion matters. The guy we elected by a fairly large margin chose her. Gnash your teeth all you want, but that's the reality. Until or if he changes his mind. That whole "serving at the pleasure of the President" gotcha thing.

Taking the family to tailgate and watch the USC-Michigan game this weekend. First game at the Coliseum, should be fun!

Dipping his sonar in the wrong port?