ViperMan Posted May 31 Posted May 31 On 5/28/2025 at 11:01 PM, Pooter said: the entire right wing in America was completely fixated on the issues I listed in a mass hysteria just like the left was with BLM or #metoo. And it was 100% due to the right wing media whipping them up into a lather about it. No. It was not. 2020 (COVID) riots. Race riots. George Floyd. Kenosha shootings. The Jan 6th "coup" (lol). CHOP/CHAZ. All those things were sanctioned by democrats in power. There was no corollary to any of that on the right. There was no equivalent behavior to those examples promulgated by the right wing. What we saw during 2016-2021 was left-wing hysteria driven, encouraged, and applauded by people in power. By people in our government. By people in our corporate media. I'm not denying the Glenn Becks and the Alex Jonses on the "right", but why the right wing was fixated on "issues" hadn't had anything to do with the RW media. It had everything to do with reality. 3
Lord Ratner Posted May 31 Posted May 31 33 minutes ago, ViperMan said: No. It was not. 2020 (COVID) riots. Race riots. George Floyd. Kenosha shootings. The Jan 6th "coup" (lol). CHOP/CHAZ. All those things were sanctioned by democrats in power. There was no corollary to any of that on the right. There was no equivalent behavior to those examples promulgated by the right wing. What we saw during 2016-2021 was left-wing hysteria driven, encouraged, and applauded by people in power. By people in our government. By people in our corporate media. I'm not denying the Glenn Becks and the Alex Jonses on the "right", but why the right wing was fixated on "issues" hadn't had anything to do with the RW media. It had everything to do with reality. I've always thought that January 6th was notable because it was the first time in my life that conservatives rioted. And it absolutely was a riot. It was not an insurrection by any stretch of the imagination, but it is the sole corollary to what the left has been doing (as you pointed out) for years. 1 2
Lawman Posted May 31 Posted May 31 I've always thought that January 6th was notable because it was the first time in my life that conservatives rioted. And it absolutely was a riot. It was not an insurrection by any stretch of the imagination, but it is the sole corollary to what the left has been doing (as you pointed out) for years.It’s funny because as much hoopla was made about the tea party rallies, they looked like Labor Day picnics. They had to selectively edit the famous scene of a man in a white button up shirt carrying an AR15 to one, because it was a young 20 something black man and that couldn’t be the narrative.Jan 6th was the first time we gave a clip show of recent right aligned rioters to have the news show and clutch pearls about while they ignore a 6 block radius of a random city on fire after a police involved shooting.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2
Banzai Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Another masterclass in putting hands over ears and going lalala. About 5 fallacies present in the last three posts - pretty standard.
ClearedHot Posted May 31 Posted May 31 10 hours ago, Lord Ratner said: I've always thought that January 6th was notable because it was the first time in my life that conservatives rioted. And it absolutely was a riot. It was not an insurrection by any stretch of the imagination, but it is the sole corollary to what the left has been doing (as you pointed out) for years. I always sigh when I hear Jan 6th. The day was 1000% WRONG but as you very correctly point out it was not an insurrection. I get the dictionary definition but I have always viewed an insurrection as trying to overthrow the government, QAnon Shaman with his headdress and American flag were never a threat to our government, no one tried to seize power. A lot of left wing sites even call it a attempted coup. Does anyone truly think control of the American Government was ever in doubt or danger? That being said, a bunch of morons running around the Capital Building is wrong and makes us look like a banana republic. Also, as bad as that day was only three people died that day and none of them were killed by the protesters. Ashli Babbitt: An Air Force veteran who was shot through a door by a Capitol Police officer while trying to enter the House chamber. Kevin Greeson: Died of a heart attack on the sidewalk west of the Capitol. Rosanne Boyland: Died from an accidental overdose The really ironic thing, and any of you who spend time on the Hill will know...ANYONE can enter the Capital. If you fly to DC tomorrow, you are free to go through security and enter the People's House...wander the halls and go to the office of ANY elected representative. It is important to note the Capital was closed on Jan 6th at the request of Democrats because they saw large numbers of Pro-Trump supporters "walking around". Kind of rich given Crazy Aunt Nancy turned down the offer of extra security in the form of the National Guard. Obviously you can't enter the capital after hours or when it is closed and you MOST certainly can't push past police, enter restricted areas and commit acts of vandalism. I take both sides with a giant grain of salt but clearly with the Biden Administration in control in charge of the Justice Department we never got all the answers about what really happened and I think we the American people DESERVE to know the truth. I still have a lot of questions about the actions of the FBI, several agents and numerous confidential informants. Will Kash Patel get to the truth without bias remains to be seen but there are some KEY facts that are known to be true As matters of fact from the Jan 6th report - there were a total of 26 confidential human sources in the crowd outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but only four of them were assigned by the FBI to be there. One of the four confidential human sources tasked by the FBI to attend the rally entered the Capitol building, while the other two entered the restricted area around the Capitol. Did they play a part in inciting the acts that happened? It was a dark day for our country and I hope it never happens again, one of the best was to prevent another occurrence is to FULLY understand the truth about what happened. 1 5
brickhistory Posted June 5 Posted June 5 3 hours ago, uhhello said: The Trump/Elon relationship lasted longer than I thought. 1
Lord Ratner Posted June 5 Posted June 5 4 hours ago, uhhello said: The Trump/Elon relationship lasted longer than I thought. Yes, but it is also blowing up much more spectacular than I thought. The circus continues 🤷🏻♂️
jrizzell Posted June 5 Posted June 5 The Trump/Elon relationship lasted longer than I thought. This was the only inevitable outcome of King Kong vs Godzilla Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
disgruntledemployee Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 1 hour ago, BFM this said: Staged Quick, everyone short Tesla for a week, then buy it again low. They'll hug it out on Thursday, I hear. 1
ClearedHot Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Controversial airport watchlist program terminated by DHS amid weaponization concerns In summary - "It is clear that the Quiet Skies program was used as a political rolodex of the Biden Administration — weaponized against its political foes and exploited to benefit their well-heeled friends. I am calling for a Congressional investigation to unearth further corruption at the expense of the American people and the undermining of US national security," "The department says Quiet Skies has not prevented any terrorist attacks..." DHS says that the list of exemptions of people who avoid "security policies" included "foreign royal families, political elites, professional athletes, and favored journalists." The department also cited that during the Biden Administration Tulsi Gabbard was placed on the Silent Partner Quiet Skies list.
BashiChuni Posted June 7 Posted June 7 21 hours ago, disgruntledemployee said: Quick, everyone short Tesla for a week, then buy it again low. They'll hug it out on Thursday, I hear. i picked up some more tasty tesla tendies when i saw it down 15%
Lawman Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Just a public service announcement as we get closer to it…The first planning conferences for the Army’s 250th birthday parade happened before the 2024 election. The people upset about this are finding any of number of reasons to include fabrications of reality on what had to be done to have the parade.Tanks, along with Bradley’s and Paladins all have “special rubber pads” as standard on them at all times… oh and they can and do drive on normal asphalt roads every day without damage. So anybody making that point is an idiot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
icohftb Posted June 7 Posted June 7 10 hours ago, Lawman said: Just a public service announcement as we get closer to it… The first planning conferences for the Army’s 250th birthday parade happened before the 2024 election. The people upset about this are finding any of number of reasons to include fabrications of reality on what had to be done to have the parade. Tanks, along with Bradley’s and Paladins all have “special rubber pads” as standard on them at all times… oh and they can and do drive on normal asphalt roads every day without damage. So anybody making that point is an idiot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Those are German roads. Built to a higher standard 🙂 1
Lawman Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Those are German roads. Built to a higher standard I’m in an Armor division, we drives tanks on residential graded streets routinely. They didn’t build special streets on Cavazos, Bliss, Carson, etc, the tank trail is really there because the asphalt wears the track pads faster than dirt does.There are videos out on YouTube of Abrams tanks giving a demo in a commissary parking lot. Asphalt roads in the US are built to a 200 PSI standard before deformation. The Abrams in full combat kit puts down ~17 PSI. The Horses in the parade put down 25-30 depending on the horse. If you’re making this argument that Armor somehow destroys roads (when they do less damage than heavy truck traffic) you are in the idiot category.Here let me google that for somebody that needs it…Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2
brickhistory Posted June 7 Posted June 7 But, but...these are TRUMP tanks! The physics are completely different! Trust the science... 2 1
Lawman Posted June 7 Posted June 7 But, but...these are TRUMP tanks! The physics are completely different! Trust the science...The irony here is out of an abundance of caution (and knowing idiots will be out there taking pictures of existing potholes to make claims about damage) the Corps of Engineers is throwing millions in efforts to repair the streets neglected by local government for years.The residents and city leadership should be happy that for a couple days pain of traffic delays, they’ve been given an easy button to do years worth of efforts to repair local infrastructure. But they’ll never actually say that.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
icohftb Posted June 7 Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Lawman said: I’m in an Armor division, we drives tanks on residential graded streets routinely. They didn’t build special streets on Cavazos, Bliss, Carson, etc, the tank trail is really there because the asphalt wears the track pads faster than dirt does. There are videos out on YouTube of Abrams tanks giving a demo in a commissary parking lot. Asphalt roads in the US are built to a 200 PSI standard before deformation. The Abrams in full combat kit puts down ~17 PSI. The Horses in the parade put down 25-30 depending on the horse. If you’re making this argument that Armor somehow destroys roads (when they do less damage than heavy truck traffic) you are in the idiot category. Here let me google that for somebody that needs it… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well I was actually referring to How the Germans go about road construction compared to here in the US guess I should have added a sarcasm tag.
Lawman Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Well I was actually referring to How the Germans go about road construction compared to here in the US guess I should have added a sarcasm tag.Boss I’ve both been stationed in Germany, and driven down that exact road in Hohenfels. The autobahn is nothing particularly spectacular when it comes to actual aspects of road construction other than the abundant use of concrete over asphalt. The roads running between villages are nothing special.The point being the amount of inane noise being generated and pearls being clutched over this upcoming parade is ridiculous and serves as a good marker for people who just want to be upset whether they have a reason or not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
disgruntledemployee Posted June 7 Author Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Lawman said: Boss I’ve both been stationed in Germany, and driven down that exact road in Hohenfels. The autobahn is nothing particularly spectacular when it comes to actual aspects of road construction other than the abundant use of concrete over asphalt. The roads running between villages are nothing special. The point being the amount of inane noise being generated and pearls being clutched over this upcoming parade is ridiculous and serves as a good marker for people who just want to be upset whether they have a reason or not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Because it's a stupid parade. Like we need to spend $$$ on that shit. But I guess little Taco needs an ego stroke so he can look mighty like Un. Tards. 1 2
Banzai Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Just the president of the US directly threatening someone over free speech. Somehow this is both constitutional AND moral. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-elon-musk-consequences-funds-democratic-candidates-rcna211605 1
Lord Ratner Posted June 7 Posted June 7 22 minutes ago, disgruntledemployee said: Because it's a stupid parade. Like we need to spend $$$ on that shit. But I guess little Taco needs an ego stroke so he can look mighty like Un. Tards. This is a stupid argument. It's like arguing that amusement parks are a waste or zoos are cruel. Humans are not machines. They need entertainment and fanfare and first person contact with something for it to matter in their lives. Parades bring the military to the people we desperately need to support us. This type of thinking is why so many utopians and central planners keep failing over and over in their attempts to "improve" society. It may seem better to spend money on a hospital instead of a parade, just like a base theater is a "waste" of money when the runways needs new lighting. But entertainment is not optional; it's human nature. 3
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