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Re the 9/11 funding debacle: I'm reading that the transfer of funds started in 2016. That would put it in the Obama/Biden ledger. And a bad thing to do. But like everything, Orange Man Bad, the Lightgiver and his sidekick, good. That this Administration continued it is also reprehensible. I also highly doubt that either POTUS was aware of the program as the dollar amounts, in federal terms, are budget dust. Biden is probably not aware of much, so there's that. Add Bahrain to the list of diplomatic relations with Israel. While I support the only democracy in the Middle East, I don't do so blindly. (They did/do their best to steal tech at every Red Flag. But they aren't alone). I do, however, understand that literal survival is at stake for them. However, my point for introducing the topic in relations to Trump is that these developments apply pretty serious pressure to Hamas which is always a good thing. If it lessens the chances of a big war there, I'm also for that. But Orange Man bad. Obama/Biden paying off Tehran good.
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I assure you it does not. Any party that countenances Pierre Delecto is not one I want to be associated with.
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It is strange. Like Dennis Rodman strange. Will it eventually be a successful strategy? Meh... UAE established relations with Israel. Saudi Arabia is allowing El Al through its airspace. Bahrain is in negotiations to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. The Arab Council defeated a Palestinian measure to condemn UAE's action. So some good going on somewhere. Guess who was Vice-President? Plane loads of cash to Tehran? Guess who was in on it? Guess who was named to be in charge for: 1. Stimulus with its "shovel ready jobs" 2. China policy 3. Ukraine policy Who stood up to the President and didn't want the bin Laden op to go? Sadly, the guy now is simply trying to find the refrigerator and his green jello... So a choice between a loud braggart and a senile career politician. Which one has actually accomplished action and done things successfully other than be elected? I keep asking about Biden but no takers yet. I genuinely would like to know what the guy has done in his life beside talk?
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And now some of 'em are coming home. With no pallets of cash stopping in Tehran first. Win/win.
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Vettel in at Racing Point, Perez out. Wonder if Hass is replacing both next year?
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Another 2,200 troops out of Iraq by end of the month. Diplomatic relationship between Israel and UAE established. (Nobel Peace Prize nomination for that one. Last guy got if for not being W.) vs. Biden's....er....ummmm...gimme a minute, I'm thinking...
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It's been done: Follow up question: If you shoot down the 747 with chicks inside, do you get credit for those as well?
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Sad. Not my line, but I thought it pretty funny and true: Joe has entered screen saver mode again...
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At least a Master's degree in hookers and blow. Literally.
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Indeed. That was a phenomenal performance going from easily first, to dead last due his team missing the call, to roaring back to 7th. He got performance from his car and, due to his really remarkable skill while, as you note, Bottas couldn't seem to get it together with the same car. I also commend Hamilton for accepting the responsibility for the missed call after he checked with the stewards. Bold move to challenge them, but then very classy to admit, "Yep, you're right. Valid call." I was really hoping old man Kimi could make it happen but he got bounced by everybody and their brother very quickly while flogging that Ferrari-lite car. I was then pulling for Sainz to make it to first, but good on Gasly. Gotta be some tension at Red Bull and Albon being nervous. Also, as noted above - Ferrari. LOL.
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So to be clear and I can understand: Anonymous sources = good. On-the-record = bad. "Mostly peaceful" riots = good Church services = bad Trump going to Kenosha = bad Biden going to Kenosha = good Unending wars/military commitments = bad Trump reducing military commitments/not getting us into wars = bad
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Just so there are no spoilers for those who haven't watched the race yet, let me just say: THAT was interesting and fun to watch.
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Thanks to all for the gouge. Just gonna have to buy and see what works, then adjust as necessary when it's actual use time. I am grateful for the decades of experience that folks gave in their advice.
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I am obliged to all the replies and info. Much appreciated!
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Again, "anonymous sources" claim it. Multiple on-the-record folks say it's false. From outlets that have beclowned themselves repeatedly. Including Fox News which only corroborated, they say, part of the story. Not to mention the timing of the Democrat ads using the Atlantic article - hours after the article, boom, there are the well-polished ads. Complete with veterans against Trump letters. That's efficiency... Let those anonymous sources go on the record. Wonder why they didn't/won't?
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Just not a fan of the "that's a stupid opinion" approach. Argue a position and I can listen/even change my mind with the best of them. Lecture me and I tune out. But Hamilton did say it was boring now. Both for fans and for him. As did Verstappen. I'm hoping tomorrow's race has something more than cars on parade. Would love to see a McLaren podium.
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Some follow-ups, if I may. And not arguing, simply don't know... Is the mini going to be big/enough to display enough info at a size an old guy can read without constant sizing actions, especially as a student learning instruments? (Hopefully, that made sense). From my days 30 years ago, the fit then in a 152/172 was tight, esp I'm still as tall (6'5"), but 60 lbs heavier (230). Room for any of these as a kneeboard kind of a thing (especially a bigger one like the Pro) or a suction cup on a window? Roger on the Bose A20s. They are proud of their prices, aren't they?
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One day, Trump will be gone. What will the media do to regain it's credibility then? But as long as their tribe wins, I guess it's worth it.
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Atlantic publishes "anonymously sourced" article last night. On the record sources, including infamous John Bolton, say it's false. Well-produced and scripted Democrat attack ads released using the story today, within 8 hours of the release. Same for the anti-Trump veterans letters being distributed citing the piece as evidence. Same outlet, among others, was 24/7 "Russia, Russia, Russia." Color me squint-eyed and a little cynical about another type of collusion. Not to mention, nary a word anywhere about a FOIA lawsuit filed this week against Secret Service for admittedly destroying records regarding Biden feeling up the wife of an agent at a photo op. Agent had to be physically restrained from decking "Fingers." Nothing to see here. Move along...
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I, too, would be interested in your reasoning. Seriously. Not because you will get me to change my mind on who I'm voting for, but what you know/believe that Biden has accomplished. If your reasoning is "Orange Man bad" and you'd vote for anybody/anything else, I, too, can respect that. I would've voted for the more stupid of my two dogs before I'd have voted for Hillary in 2016. This has become a sporting/ego event where "we must prevail" over you. ("We" can be the left or "we" can be the right. "You" can be the left or "you" can be the right) Both political parties have given up any policy positions or differences of opinions. It's just brute force now. Both parties are spending imaginary money that would make the Weimar Republic proud of the quantities. All fun and games until the marker gets called in. So, again, I ask, whether your agree with the actions of either candidate or not, what has Biden actually done in 47 years in politics compared to Trump in 3?
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Thanks to all for the gouge. If others have suggestions (that are anatomically possible...) for other useful gear in the GA world, I'd be appreciative.
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Texas State Technical College @ Waco. Thanks for the advice re gear.
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Appreciate the words/advice.
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Sooo, this seems like the most suitable thread to ask: 1. Recommendations for size of iPad and whether to go with Foreflight or Garmin in the typical C-172/Piper/Beech? Haven't piloted anything for 30 years when it was all steam gauges and paper VFR charts. 1. Recommendations for headset? (I have my David Clark's from USAF flying but that will need an adaptor, yes? Or just unass the cash and get something new, but what?) Background: gonna use my GI bill to get my commerical/CFI. All this new-fangled fancy-dancy gee-whiz 'lectronics is gonna be brand new to me. Help?
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Sorry, I'm not really with you on this one. The Republicans have more than proved themselves to be, at best, Democrat-lite, and more often than not, as anti-Trump as the crazies. To wit, failing to support Trump after he won the nomination in 2016. They rejected the rank and file party's rejection of them. So I quit the GOP then. Failing to overturn Obamacare when they held both Houses of Congress and the White House. Thanks, McCain. Failing to oust Romney (Quisling is too kind a word for him) after he voted for one of the articles of impeachment. And these are just the highlights. There's literally hundreds more examples. Oh, and failing to bring forward national reciprocity when they had the chance. A pox on both parties.
