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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

It gets worse, Canada wanted to send Piranha 25, the APC version with the 25mm cannon, (Canada has been unusual in also sending brand new armoured vehicles, including their new 8 wheel one), guess who vetoed the 25mm cannon ammunition. I was wondering why the YPR tracked APC’s sent by the Netherlan...

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Re: Trump Organization found guilty on all counts of criminal tax fraud

You know what's going to come of this? Nothing, he has already proven he's above the law.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

It gets worse, Canada wanted to send Piranha 25, the APC version with the 25mm cannon, (Canada has been unusual in also sending brand new armoured vehicles, including their new 8 wheel one), guess who vetoed the 25mm cannon ammunition. I was wondering why the YPR tracked APC’s sent by the Netherlan...

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LMP737

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

With a Gephard crew; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PWJ97KcnmA Definitely a cool weapon system, and a generous donation from DE. Too bad it relies on Swiss ammo, not sure the problem was understood in advance or not. Laughed about having to reboot the computer if data input was not done correctly...

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Re: MAGA Pelosi attack conspiracy theories

What "conspiracy theories" in particular did Rittenhouse subscribe to? He worked in Kenosha and went there because the city was getting destroyed by looters and rioters. The conspiracy theorists were the ones causing the damage because they believed fake stories that Jacob Blake was unarm...

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Re: MAGA Pelosi attack conspiracy theories

The attacker was not only from Canada, but here illegally. What I find interesting is that the usual suspects are not hyping up the illegal angle. I'm willing to bet money that if he had been from Mexico and his name ended in ez it would be the lead story on Fox News.

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Re: One Texas company is helping to raise rents across the country

A new ProPublica report chronicles how a DFW company, RealPage's YieldStar software, helps landlords raise prices for apartments across the U.S. https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2022/10/18/texas-company-raising-rents https://www.propublica.org/article/yieldstar-rent-increase-realpage-rent Legal e...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

He is a "chess player" in this game of unbelievable consequences. His next move is keeping me up at night. https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2022/9/29/2125988/-Why-some-analysts-believe-a-nuclear-strike-by-Russia-isn-t-just-possible-but-likely Nice article to ruin your sleep It's one thing t...

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Re: ‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states

I guess we might know soon what DeSantis does if a large number of Haitians and Cubans land on Key West. "Migrant boat sinks off of Florida during Hurricane Ian 23 missing" Turns out there were 7 survivors and 19 lost at sea" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-ian-23-missing-migr...

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Re: ‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states

Well we can continue to argue but it appears that Haiti is about to really boil over due to food riots and the breakdown of law and order. Hurricane Ian did a number on Cuba. If history is a guide, the boats will be on their way soon. Oh and a couple of thousand homes, trailers, and apartments in F...

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Re: ‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states

No it is not, but its not just the right that are using immigrants as pawns. If you think so, then your eyes are shut. But, the non-political reason behind it is that the southern border communities are at a breaking point with the influx of immigrants that are released into their communities. See ...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u ... es-now-too

LMP737

Re: Maintenance Coffee Maker and Boiler

When I was still working the passenger side of the business I lost count of the number of coffee makers I changed or re-racked.

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Re: Social Studies homework at Bradenton, Florida school: "2020 election was stolen"

I'm sure Gov. DeSantis would applaud this "brave" substitute teacher for the inferences made in the homework assignment. Manatee school district to review controversial homework assignment Source: ABC7 News Sarasota I have to admit, its kind of slick. It doesn't come out and say anything ...

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Re: Last F-14D Tomcat delivered 30 years ago

I was at Miramar for a month or so that summer ('90), when VF-211 Checkmates and VF-24 Renegades had the A+ and VF-124 still had the A's. Worked on F110's (for the F-16N) and TF-30's for VF-124. The 110 was so much simpler and less cluttered (not to mention very clean) compared to the TF-30. As I r...

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Re: Lachlan Murdoch sue independent publisher for defamation

Lachlan Murdoch, as played by Jeremy Strong in Succession . (He hilariously really did see himself as a rap/Hip hop guru). He lied his way through the illegal phone hacking inquiry in 2011, which the vile company only had limited monetary cost due to a sympathetic government taking office in 2010 a...

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Re: Last F-14D Tomcat delivered 30 years ago

I was stationed at Miramar when the D first showed up in the fall of 1990. Actually I was working the weekend the first ones were delivered to VF-124. Saw them in the break, very cool. Later on I went over to the VF-124 FRAMP building across from the hangars where they had one parked. No leaks, not ...

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Re: Mar-A-Lago raided by FBI.

ACDC8 wrote:
Don't know why, but for some reason I'm envisioning this with that scene in the movie "Casino" with Joe Pesci hitting golf balls at the FBI plane

Nah, I'm envisioning Loraine Bracco in Goodfellas dumping blow down the toilet and hiding a gun in her panties.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/ ... kesperson/

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

The Ukrainians need the capability to clear the air space above the front lines of Russian combat aircraft, and suppress Russian SAM's. A-10's won't do that; a F-16 can. And once that happens, the Ukrainians can use the rest of their air force to directly attack Russian positions on the ground more...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

I think the idea of giving Ukraine A-10's to be quite ridiculous on many levels. Obviously the prospect of escalation being the main one. Then there's the fact you would be giving them an aircraft the UAF has never operated before. How effectively does anyone think the UAF would be able to employ i...

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Re: "The Real Anthony Fauci" by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Haven't been misled by no one. This is my own personal experience, family and friends. Don't need to see or hear something to actually know that we all are living through it. Had taken the shots, had COVID, saw all government and scientific actions and know by a lot how wrong all of them were on ma...

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Re: "The Real Anthony Fauci" by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

"Mr. Kennedy is an esteemed author, with a long list of published books including the New York Times’ bestseller, “Crimes Against Nature.” Mr. Kennedy was named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. His re...

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Re: Question for Mechanics

Lpbri wrote:
I knew a few who got out of the military with only an A license or P license, based on experience

That was me when I got out of the Navy, had the powerplant based on experience. And taking the required tests of course. Went to school for the A.

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Re: Rand Paul delays $40 billion Ukraine package

Gotta admire Rand, like him or hate him, on this subject he does have some consistency. 40B is a lot, and 40B that we have to borrow, and we are headed towards a recession, which might allow for the conversation of 'stimulus' and you know the amount of money we are to lose in revenue as a result as...

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Re: CFM Engine High Oil Consumption

They were there, just airline policy not to use them (don’t know why). Wow, that's just mean. Seriously though, I'm guessing this was done to lessen the chances with over servicing the number two. If you're not careful that's exactly what will happen, especially with the IDG. Always a good idea to ...

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Re: CFM Engine High Oil Consumption

DL_Mech wrote:

There were remote servicing points inside the tailcone, but these were not used at my airline.

FedEx must have added them to the MD-11 they acquired from Delta.

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Re: Boeing moving HQ to DC

Boeing said to be moving HQ from Chicago to DC area likely Arlington Surprised it took such a short time to jump ship from Chicago. - Want to be closer to decision makers in Washington https://twitter.com/DeItaone/status/1522249818411872262?s=20&t=qtZzgRXu3SgdRVKOMvyDMQ https://www.wsj.com/arti...

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Re: Migrant Crisis at the Texas Border 2022

When your despicable plan is discovered. https://mobile.twitter.com/Acyn/status/1519712052247359489 Not nearly as despicable as allowing everyone to enter this country illegally with no questions asked simply because 7 out of 10 them will vote for you. It's sick actually. Question, after the Immigr...

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Re: Migrant Crisis at the Texas Border 2022

Sen. Rand Paul on the Border: "If I were in charge, I'd put a helicopter station every five miles, and anybody who comes across would be immediately transported back," said Paul. "You don't get processed at all unless you come through legal ports of entry." https://www.newsmax.c...

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Re: Why did Lockheed Paint L-1011 Fuselages During Final Assembly?

I guess Lockheed built a larger paint hangar at Palmdale, as later deliveries were assembled unpainted. 6309331 Not just the L-1011, If I’m not mistaken DC-8 and DC-9 fuselages were painted before final assembly. http://www.airlineratings.com/wp-content/uploads/uploads/DC-9s-at-peak-production.jpg ...

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Re: Migrant Crisis at the Texas Border 2022

Federal judge halts preparations for end of US asylum limit https://apnews.com/article/immigration-covid-business-health-honduras-54fe0c9655b72646a3c4bbf7c729fe11 A federal judge ordered a two-week halt Wednesday on the phasing out of pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum — and raised dou...

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Re: Latest outrage: Christian worshipper playing guitar and walking all over flight in California. Except it's Easyjet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V_hCqO6UQs

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Re: Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion

DIRECTFLT wrote:
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So, yes, MAGA Americans deserve a mainstream place to discuss ideas, away from the (virutal) echo chambers that dominate the rest of what's seen on TV...

MAGA Americans exist because there already is an echo chamber for them all over social and mainstream media.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

With the confirmation that in addition to MANPADS and triple launcher Starstreaks, the UK is now sending the 8 round launcher on the Stormer armoured vehicle, the Ukrainians will have an under armour short ranged AD system with great mobility. Meanwhile, maybe Germany pull some Leo 2 MBT's out of s...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

https://youtu.be/8vQa_mywq8k
It's still unclear whether a technical malfunction, operator error or combat damage caused this loss.

LMP737

Re: Abortion Ban in Oklahoma Passed

bpatus297 wrote:
What about those who think life begins at conception and nothing to do with religion?

Let's be honest here, those aren't the people driving this.

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Re: Abortion Ban in Oklahoma Passed

Kent350787 wrote:

Gee, that's very....unsurprising. Worldwide evidence show that proper sex ed (not abstinence only) and ready access to contraception results in the lowest abortion rates - even where abortion is legally available.

Try telling that to people who think god is on their side.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

You can make out all the distinctive features of a Slava-class cruiser. Especially, the four slanted sets of P-500 or P-1000 hypersonic cruise missile launchers can be seen in the smoke. I noticed two fire hoses operational near the illumination radar on aft part of the ship. They must have had pow...

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Re: Abortion Ban in Oklahoma Passed

You are a noted and loud 45 supporter who routinely embraces extremist and racist right wing policies & propaganda. You said nothing to condemn Jan 6th and thus still remain in that position. You supported that and would obviously have been pleased if that had somehow managed to succeed. Attemp...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

While the Moskva is still busy with the special submarine operation, the first images have emerged. It also shows the weather conditions after the attack. https://nitter.hu/UAWeapons/status/1515820381013168135 For some reason that looks like a decommissioned ship. I don't see anything that really r...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

This channel has been recommended by the ex USN submariner 'Sub Brief', doubtless he'll have his own thoughts and with hopefully more info by then but here is an overview; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmxJsRy4ty0 I'm curious as to the overall material condition of the ship. As we have seen so fa...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

JayinKitsap wrote:

I've been looking without results for pictures of the damage, is she out of commision for a few weeks or a real crispy critter.

And as I wrote this the bbc link appears.

By the sound of it weather conditions were poor so there might not be any quality pictures/film of the attack.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

I just read that the Ukrainians saturated the Moskva's defenses using drones. And then, they used their only Neptune cruise missile battery to sink it. Blyat... Which makes me wonder if there is footage of the hit yet to be released. I also came across this. https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

The Russian Defense Ministry confirms the the cruiser Moskva has suffered sever damage and has been abandoned in the Black Sea. The governor of Odessa claims that it was hit by Neptune anti-ship missiles. It will be interesting to see if this claim is true or if its a case of poor ammo handling/dam...

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

The Russian Defense Ministry confirms the the cruiser Moskva has suffered sever damage and has been abandoned in the Black Sea. The governor of Odessa claims that it was hit by Neptune anti-ship missiles. It will be interesting to see if this claim is true or if its a case of poor ammo handling/dama...

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Re: Possibility of coup in Moscow to oust Putin?

cjg225 wrote:
LMP737 wrote:
I think Putin having a fatal stroke, ala Stalin, is a more realistic expectation than a coup.

And then maybe someday there will a movie with a scene like this.

That was a good movie. Not as well received in Russia however, kind of like the HBO series Chernobyl.

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Re: Possibility of coup in Moscow to oust Putin?

I think Putin having a fatal stroke, ala Stalin, is a more realistic expectation than a coup.

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Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

Yep a dozen A-10's attacking the Russian convoy would be damn effective alright. So effective World War III would break out about 5 mins later. World War III would break out five minutes after the US gave a dozen of the A-10, the USAF wants to scrap to Ukraine? This comes from the same people who a...

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Re: F35 Carrier Crash in South China Sea

The traditional ramp strike is rooted in looking at the deck, not the Ball. From the YT video, the pass was shorter than normal, a little high, started down but didn’t catch the sink rate with enough thrust at the right time. Was the LSO more comfortable than required and let things continue too lo...

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