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Just don't wear the red flight suit...
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My wife is looking long-term:
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If Trump did something illegal and is tried/impeached/convicted, out he goes. Hillary did, by her own admission, performed actions regarding classified that would send you or I to Leavenworth. With or without intent, the statute regarding is pretty clear. Yet she's still slowly cavorting about. One rule of law or not? Edited to add: Oh, and the feeling of seeing the election go the other way after the entire political industry - politicians, media, and loud liberals just knew it was a lock for Hillary, is one I cherish. Enough people from enough of the country gave a giant collective middle finger to that same industry. Glorious.
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My God is not in the White House. But neither is Hillary. Both of those facts are important to me. Nor is there an emperor. Just a strange guy who isn't part of the entrenched on both side political machinery. One who beat 16 other GOP candidates who were various iterations of the same ol' same ol', and defeated Hillary. Who was given a run for her suspiciously gained money by someone who wasn't even a real Democrat. And neither side listened to the massive numbers of people who don't like DC and its circle-jerk shenanigans.
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Meant mine as generally good natured. As an observer, the exchange between you and Helo seemed to be going downhill and getting personal on your end. I have no dog in that exchange other than his logic seemed to be irritating you in your replies. Tried to interject some humor in an internet exchange. Nothing personal intended. Still glad it's not Hillary in the White House.
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Best aspect of the Donald saluting (manly courteous gesture)/bowing (feminine/subservient) whole picture thing is... President Hillary is not in it. And that has made all the difference.* *Apologies to Robert Frost
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Ah, yes. The ol' defensive egg. Never gets old watching it deploy...
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Or American exceptionalism. I see no reason to apologize for nuking Japan. Apologize to South Vietnam? Sure, since we didn't help them win. Coincidentally, the nation that exists beat us. So I wouldn't apologize. Apologies, when unnecessary, shows weakness on the world stage. YMMV.
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Further, I much prefer this: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-foreign-policy-were-america-first-2018-6 to this: https://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/obama-asia-trip-hiroshima-apology-223446
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We all are or were in the government via the USAF. The thread(s) railing against the stupidity/inefficiency/buffoonery of that part of the government are orders of magnitude longer and larger than those that talk about USAF getting it right. And the USAF is, arguably, staffed with better than the average bears in the overall federal government. We've all see the incredible stupidity/adherence to written in a vacuum policies/pettiness by mindless drones. The VA is government healthcare on a smaller scale than universal but an accurate template. So, please, I'll pass on gubmint running healthcare via any system. Less government is good.
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But to their credit the Democrats used the power given them to ram ACA through. Whereas the GOP has and is repeatedly deliberately ignoring the large portion of voters who didn't want ACA or the ever-increasing government intrusion into daily life. Rise of the Tea Party and, ultimately, the election of Trump over 16 variations of the same them weak Republican candidate seems to be something that the establishment does not want to acknowledge, let alone obey. Hence, the GOP couldn't/didn't kill dead the ACA. A pox on them.
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Commanders are dropping like flies this year
brickhistory replied to MDDieselPilot's topic in General Discussion
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C'mon, we've all seen enough UCMJ shenanagins lately to know this stuff: Former ADM Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, also formerly CINCPACFLT, was caught up in the Fat Leonard scandal among other nefarious goings-on. Since the last grade he served honorably was O-6, he was reduced in rank to that. Since he will have a dishonorable discharge DD-214 when he finally gets out, he can't go airlines. Also, since he's on the hook (no pun intended) for some serious, and seemingly unending, alimony payments to former smokeshow, now ex-dependapotamus, Kelly McGillis, he has to stay in to make ends meet. Thus, he's the investigating officer for the F-18 (and other jets) OBOGS issue. The extra 40 lbs he's packing since his Top Gun days aren't helping either... It's not that hard a plot to go with...
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Mostly concur. Never been a fan of the comic book movie genre, but Deadpool 1 was very funny with its self-awareness and deprecation. Deadpool 2 was more of the same. Mindless, but very funny mostly. Really laughed at a couple of the end of credits bits.
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Ah, yes. Ben Sasse. Voted for him when I lived in Omaha based on his campaign promises and his reputation. Then, of course, he decides that borders are optional, among other not conservative stances. I can't vote against him now due to having moved, but I will contribute to his next primary opponent. NE doesn't appear enamored of him either. Jeff Flake is macho compared to ol' Ben, a neverTrump'er of the 1st magnitude. But Ben does make a mean Bill Maher show guest...
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Indeed. And, in my mind, one who felt most entitled, Hillary, is not in the White House. So there's that. But to the post at hand, then https://hotair.com/archives/2010/04/29/obama-i-do-think-at-a-certain-point-youve-made-enough-money/ now https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/barack-michelle-obama-netflix-deal-1202817723/ Or, traveling in the way, way back machine, how a broke Barry Obama scored a really sweet real estate deal on some choice Chicago property and the guy who brokered the deal is doing time for shady real estate shenanigans. Purely coincidental. Interesting to also note the Hillary Clinton income stream has dried up since her loss. Wonder why?
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The linked essay is from The Federalist, a right-leaning outlet but usually has very good contributors who write thoughtful articles. It's editorial position does not change the facts therein. For those who think Trump is the harbinger of the Apocalypse, please, consider both your and most of the media's positions, if you substituted "Obama" and replaced it with "Trump." Obama shredded the Constitution, with the willingly cooperation of Congress, Republican and Democrat, and most of the media. Those that did object publicly were shouted down with "racist." See above for those who didn't think of him as the messiah but just a naughty boy. (And "boy" is a Monty Python reference not a derogatory racial reference.) Don't be shocked when the current group does it or more. https://thefederalist.com/2018/05/29/obama-says-didnt-scandals/
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Ok No bleating when the right uses those impartial institutions and methods for its political gain.
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Yes, he did. Probably, but that is the price one pays for accepting command. If he, and you using your argument, are willing to take the kudos when things go right, largely because of your subordinates, then the reverse should be true as well. You are responsible for the actions, particularly the duty-related ones, for those under your command. Why did people under his supervision lose a box of grenades and why is a weapon missing? In North Dakota? Especially the gun. Those are accounted for so many times it's not even funny. Yet this one wasn't discovered until another goof caused an inventory. If his people didn't either respect, best case, or fear, worst case, him and do the things they are supposed to do, then that is on him. He did not lead/train his subordinates who, in turn, let this happen. Gutless AF leadership? Yep. Wheels are round as well. Throwing people under the bus? Said bus uses those round wheels. Nope.
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317 AW (Dyess) commander removed over ‘toxic environment’
brickhistory replied to spaceman's topic in General Discussion
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317 AW (Dyess) commander removed over ‘toxic environment’
brickhistory replied to spaceman's topic in General Discussion
From the article: The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron is part of the 90th Mission Support Group, and provides civil engineering support to more than 29,000 active duty and reserve service members, family members, and retirees at the missile wing. I did not realize that I, as a retiree, or those of you still in can have your family members, can get civil engineering support. -
What could possibly go wrong? https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/05/17/tsa-keeps-list-combative-travelers/619527002/
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Does anyone find it curious that the same media outlets that did their utmost to publish damaging material about the CIA, FBI, etc previously are now their staunchest defenders? The other side of the coin fits as well. Conservative media trashing those same institutions. My bias shows in that the damaging information being revealed now is the overtly political activity against US persons. I'm agin the federal government being used that way.
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Add a SAW to that missing list. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/disappearance-of-weapons-at-air-force-base-prompts-investigation/ar-AAxul89?ocid=spartanntp
