Leaderboard

“It’s just theater”… unlike the thousands of people who suddenly had a Paul on the road to Damascus moment with this vaccine. Quite the religious awakening. I think this whole vaccination thing is BS but people trying the religious route when it’s total crap really pisses me off. Totally undermines folks that have legitimate religious beliefs.

The pilot flying the first flight of the X-59 is a friend and former U-2 pilot. I plan to go down there for that first flight. "First flights" are pretty rare these days, compared to 70 years ago. From what he can tell me about the aircraft and the research leading up to it, it's very interesting. NASA also used a YO-3A and TG-14 for a lot of the data gathering. It's neat stuff.

I thought white smoke meant they had chosen a new pope?

Can we get involved because all this non-deploying, at home shit is super boring.

Then they need to stop being pussies and vote the likes of Maxine Waters, Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsome out of office.

Word. I don't run this place, I just think a debate about various COVID policies should be hashed out in the dedicated COVID thread before it turns into a major thread derail.

Agreed. But Dod's near blanket denial of any religious exceptions was yet another own goal to this bad, possibly illegal IMO, order. DoD took/is taking nearly 10,000 casualty equivalents over a policy, not hard science. In a time when the percentage of eligibles to join is ever decreasing. How many of those 10,000 would recommend joining? How many people that know those 10,000 would recommend or consider joining themselves? Many of us here are 2, 3, or more generations of serving. I wouldn't recommend anyone to enlist or commission. Would you?

Well freezing their bank accounts, locking them off from any outside financial support… simultaneously not allowing them to gain or go in any form of government assistance…. While still having bills to pay and mouths to feed. Promise them to turn it all off if they “simply stop protesting.” Yeah that would do it. Funny because I’ve seen plenty of hyper liberal slanted people get all sorts of offended when conservatives suggest turning off welfare checks for anybody caught protesting/rioting. It’s the same kind of forcible way to stop an action. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think we can go pointier

I am not saying I disagree with you but what does that say overall about the United States. When the FSU fell apart we convinced Ukraine to give up their nukes (which most certainly would have deterred Putin), in hopes of providing more stability. In convincing them to give up the nukes we made assurances with regard to their security. A few months ago we sent a strong message to the world about our resolve when we left Afghanistan and screwed all those who helped us for so many years. If we stand by and watch Russia take Ukraine what does that say about us? Horrible game to be playing.

I say let Ukraine stand on their own and see what happens. Not our war or our interest.

Johnny Harris makes great videos. This video didn't disappoint and I'm surprised the NYT endorsed this.

I would agree with most of what you wrote above with the following exception. If the Russian Federation (really Putin) decides to go high order with an invasion of the Ukraine, I sincerely hope that the Ukrainians stack up as many Russian bodies as they possibly can before they're either overrun or are forced into some shitty settlement. And I don't care if some Russian private inhales radioactive dust and gets cancer 20 years from now due to a completely avoidable nuclear disaster and war of their own choosing.

I think the following has been posted elsewhere on BO, but I will repost. The audio and visual are out-of-synch.

My neighbors when I lived in CO moved from the Bay area. They all said they were tired of the homeless issues and how $$$ CA was. But their Facebook page was full of AOC, Sanders etc.....CO is basically CA at this point.

I reached out to AFPC because I have a DEROS this May. Recommend you do the same if your DEROS is soon. He told me that I have IFT in April and start ENJJPT in Sep. Also, he said they are not doing IFT enroute anymore because people have washed out and then been in a PCS holding pattern...

That is why I used the term "Leftist" and not "Liberal." Leftists are the vocal minority of the Democratic party who, unfortunately, have had far too much sway given their relatively small numbers. *** EDIT *** With that said, there are many people who call themselves "liberals" but are anything but and have no idea what an actual liberal is. I'd venture to say that most Democrats, or at least most younger Democrats, don't espouse these values anymore... Individual rights, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and press, a free market economy...

There’s a difference between leftist and liberal. A lot of liberals aren’t down with leftists. Seattle, San Fran, & other coastal cities will always be liberal, but are tired of homeless encampments, rampant crime, and drug use. I expect the trend to continue.

https://breakingdefense.com/2022/02/russia-vs-ukraine-could-provide-invaluable-lessons-on-what-truly-works-in-modern-warfare/ The author asks some interesting questions regarding the future viability of some weapons and operational maneuver concepts based on what we could see in a Russian-Ukrainian War, carrying that forward to a US-Russia or US-China conflict.

Always interesting when this topic comes up. Usually way more bad advice than good. Here it is laid out in simple terms. 1. Don’t lie… to anyone. Except your #3 girlfriend. 2. if you have a medical issue, tell tour treating physicians, and get it treated. 3. Tell your AME what you are being or have been treated for. See #1. Learn what PRNC means. It will save you time. It’s that simple. You should never worry if there is a VA Disability Condition that will keep you from getting an FAA Medical. Why? Because you either have the conditions or you don’t. If you do, you shouldn’t have an FAA medical. If you don’t it doesn’t matter. If you do, and say you don’t, or vise versa you are lying and will end up in jail if you are caught.

I DO think that big tech censoring people and deplatforming folks is a part of what I'm talking about. And I think it's bad we've surrendered so much of our discourse to these giant companies. I think it's insane that Trudeau is seizing bank accounts and trucks from protesters who did nothing more than park their rigs. I think it's crazy there are still schools that are closed. I was on board with the mask mandates at the time because they don't cost much, don't harm anyone, and the data we had said they helped (no, not a 100% elimination of Covid, but a reduction). We have new data that says masks are useless...so I've changed my stance, with new data, and I think we should start getting rid of the mandates. I already thought it was silly to walk into a restaurant with a mask, only to take it off once seated. I still maintain that the masks and vaccines were lawful orders, and I've been ordered to do dumber things for worse reasons. The fact that you immediately thought I was on the other side of that issue, because I was on the other side of a completely different issue, is exactly what I mean. We probably have more in common than we disagree on. But because we disagreed on vaccine mandates for the military, you assume I'm going to disagree with you on every topic.

Add the school board members who were recalled and thrown out in San Francisco to the list.

pawnman i honestly want to understand you. can you please tell me how big tech censoring viewpoints/tweets/opinions/monetary donations, de-platforming individuals who have differing opinions that do not fall in line with your sides thinking is not "with us or against us" mentality? to any outsider this is hypocrisy. the left always says they champion "tolerance" until they encounter views not their own. then that "tolerance" quickly becomes intolerance. and since the left controls big tech/media, that intolerance takes the form of bans and censorship. so please, please...spare me the faux outrage of your statement. and i will wait for a logical reply on your part. thank you.

Thanks for the nice words about us but sorry for the drama! I’ve never heard of a loan being transferred later in the process and the escrow terms being changed. You signed an escrow waiver acknowledgment at closing and the VA does allow escrow waivers. I closed 486 loans in 2020 and 458 in 2021 with 85% being VA and this is the first I’ve heard of this. While we can’t fix the problem I can point you to the VA reference which is page 9-25 of the VA lender handbook https://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/docs/admin26/m26-07/Chapter_9_Legal_Instruments_Liens_Escrows_and_Related_Issues.pdf I’d definitely continue to fight the good fight. My house is a VA and has an escrow waiver and I do a ton of escrow waivers. There are some investors/servicers that won’t allow us to originate/transfer to them a loan with a waiver but to my knowledge once it’s done it’s done. Definitely keep me posted as I’d like to know the outcome. My number is (850) 972-9938 or jk@mythl.com Sorry for the pain! Jon

Wish me luck going in for first day (early) of MFS because I had Covid before. Super nervous for no reason but here we go! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

F*ckin send em. I'll happily work my defense contracting job for free for a month or overtime to help pay for em. Its 2022, sick of this autocratic tyrannical bullshit. Whatever stance you have on American politics doesn't matter, this dude 100 percent wants to see America fail, regardless whether the left or right is in office.

holyfuckballs I deeply admire your honesty and trust. Welcome to the Thunderdome. We have some expectations to readjust. I've recently gone through it, so I'll gladly help. PM me, we can sort this out for you. Short answer: Yes you need a Flying Class 1 (FC1) and a FCC radio operators permit. Schedule a flying class one with a civilian AME in your local area ASAP to find out if you've got any hang-ups. If you have major medical issues such as PTSD, Heart murmer, etc...I don't recommend trying to hide...other opinions may differ. If you're comfortable and it's major, bring it up with the AME. If it requires a waiver, expect 8-12 months to get an waivered FAA FC1...so extra time is good. The FCC permit can be completely done online. Google it. Longer answer: Congratulations, you are a USAF pilot. That entitles you to be...a USAF pilot. If you're a Colonel or higher, I highly recommend re-learning how to do things for yourself again. I say that only half-joking, as I've seen how those ranks get treated. In the civilian world: no-one cares who you were. FAA has a COMPLETELY different grid of evaluating pilots. Respect that fact, as they are the ones who issue the license. Example: My instructor for the next week had over 10,000 flying hours BEFORE he was 26 and then hired by my current employer. Think about that for a minute. You're in a whole new world. You are now a UPT graduate again who needs to figure out all the new rules of the road. At core, yes, you've got what it takes. The USAF and the FAA do not like each other. Get over it right now. FAA says you need FCC Radio permit. Go get it. (seriously it took 2 minutes of googling and something like 65 bucks, online don't be that guy) FAA says you need FC1. Go get it. The worst thing you can do is foster the mental habit of "but in the air force I..." Just don't. The background you came from has remarkably thin impact on your aviation future beyond how well it prepared you to be evaluated on your ability to fly airplanes...which will rapidly become self evident if you get hired. Seriously. PM me. I've current on the hiring world right now. We'll get you sorted.

Russian SAYS it is pulling troops back. Fixed it for you. Google Maskirovka

It was likely the flippant and polarizing way in which you have supported those positions to which he was referring, but keep self-generating examples of polarized bs with zero self awareness.

So ironic you just posted that. Oh man

Gotta love how a thread about Russia invading a soverign country devolves into a COVID thread....

imagine if trump declared marital law on the BLM protests and froze all their funding Trudeau is showing his true colors

Read what you just wrote. Out loud. Now do it again, slower, in a mirror.

I support anyone’s right to protest and peaceably assemble. Blocking roads and border crossings is something else entirely though. The residents & businesspeople of Ottawa have lost patience with these guys & their message is tarnished by the damage they’re doing to the community (sound familiar?). It’ll be the same here.

CZ - “If you want mentorship from a future general officer, come by my office…” Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

You seem like a joy to fly with

I fear that you actually are the one that doesn't get it. If you want, we can discuss the numerous nazi flags seen at the freedom convoy. But that, like much media coverage, probably isn't representative of the movement as a whole. Oh, wait. Question your political biases, slow the flow of information warfare into your veins.

Thanks for presenting such a clear example. "This guy supported legal orders for masks and vaccinations for the military. That means he wants to lock everything down and arrest all the truckers! He wants to inject fetuses while they're still in the womb!" Good work. Exhibit 6900 in this thread why the country is so polarized.

When people tell or show you who they are, believe them. The appearance was positively giddy about 10,000 self-inflicted subtractions from our military forces