Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

I'm not sure you know what cognitive dissonance means. You're trying to imply that BMI's thoughts/criticisms of the Civil Rights Act aren't valid since he wasn't around when it was passed and so therefore can't have a qualified understanding of the legislation and its impacts. NO!!! YOU introduced ...

Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

A "god-given right" you say? It is, like it or not, it is. God gave Americans the right to carry, use, and kill with guns? Is that in Two Corinthians? :shock: :shock: :shock: Playing devil's advocate, does that mean the NRA has been proven right the dozens and dozens more other times unar...

Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

Are you going to make an actual argument? Or just commentary about my dad's age? As is typical with cognitive dissonance, you missed the point entirely. YOU are lecturing about what the Civil Rights Act should have included, not included, should have done, didn't do, et al..... Yet you wouldn't com...

Re: Could "SuperSonic" Jets make a comeback?

Instead of a supersonic jet, could we at least get TSA lines in the USA to move at something faster than glacial speed? Say....under 15 minutes? Now THAT would make my life easier!

Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

The problem with the Civil Rights Act is that while they put "civil rights" in the title, it actually goes beyond civil rights into things the government should not be regulating. Of the Civil Rights Act, only Title II and Title VII are objectionable. Puleeze. Your father didn't even have...

Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

Dreadnought wrote:

Speaking of Dallas, the whole area around the DPD HQ has been on lockdown for the past hour, SWAT teams everywhere. They're expecting something...

Re: Shots fired during Dallas Black Lives Matter protest...

We all have a god-given right to protect ourselves, our families, and our livelihoods. Firearms are an indispensable tool in modern society for achieving that end. We do not outsource the protection of those things that are most important to us to government institutions that can come help if/when ...

Re: Fox Allegedly Fires Anchor For Not Sleeping With Roger Ailes

Ewww. Just ewww. That pig?

Re: Could "SuperSonic" Jets make a comeback?

With a plan to return the Concord back into service underway, I wonder if there was a way for the aircraft to make a comeback? Not just the Concord, but other SuperSonic jets that were canceled due to low demand, like the Boeing 2707 or Lockheed L-2000 (which I'm sure wouldn't happen since they hav...

Re: No charges for Hillary

Rather than wasting time rehashing old arguments, folks should have followed Comey's testimony before the House today. He clearly showed that Clinton's behavior did not meet the standards for criminal prosecution. That most of what the pundits are saying on talk radio and television about 'gross ne...

Re: No charges for Hillary

Anyone want to bet how soon after Donald Trump gets the official nomination and thus daily national security briefings he will expose national secrets? 2 days? 3 days? 2 hours?

Re: No charges for Hillary

Since to Republicans money is water to be wasted, I say we investigate the entire House, and Senate, the entire Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch (FISA courts included) and every staffer in the government and see how many of them pass compliance of 100%, every time, positively, never, ever, ...

Re: No charges for Hillary

But this Mickey Mouse investigation stuff just doesn't fly with independent voters; you know the ones that actually decide elections. Personally, I think independants would like to know that a candidate has a history of ignoring laws when it suits her own financial or political interests. Hillary m...

Re: No charges for Hillary

So the next step is for Congress to see the Scope of Work that was provided to the FBI by the DOJ. Yes, by all means, maybe the House and Senate should spend the remaining time it has this year forming 10 more investigations into Benghazi & Hillary's email. That does seem to be the only thing R...

Re: No charges for Hillary

This article from a few months ago about about why Clinton's email is ridiculous, and a non-scandal and how it is the same exact issue that Powell and Condi dealt with and used similar if not identical tactics. The USA's classification system is also an absolute joke to try and follow and still do y...

Re: CN tower may be torn down

How stupid can someone be? That'd be like Trump tearing down the Statue of Liberty to build just another soulless glass and steel condo tower, with yet another Starbucks, Chipotle, and Trader Joe's in the lobby. There's more things in life than just making more money.

Re: No charges for Hillary

I just really enjoy watching the same idiots argue the same shit over and over again...what's it like to not have a life outside the internet? Yet, here you are pissing and moaning about the very same thing you subscribe to you. So, answer your own question, "what's it like not to have a life ...

Re: Chilcot delivers crushing verdict on Blair and the Iraq war

The mere effort and publication of this report demonstrates the breathtaking scale of hypocrisy of the US Republican Party. Who cares about 40000 dead and maimed Anericans, $1T just pissed down the drain, and direct responsibility for the spawning of ISIS that Bush and his criminally stupid advisor...

Re: Chilcot delivers crushing verdict on Blair and the Iraq war

I am confident that the GOP, who is so concerned with getting to the bottom of Benghazi, will convene an investigation of the far more deadly and mishandled Iraq invasion, and predictable creation of ISIS, posthaste. Right after they find the five million missing emails from 2007 attorney dismissal...

Re: No charges for Hillary

I paid 33% on most of my income (plus state tax 5%, social security and Medicare, plus sales), how much more would you like? I did take an 18500 tax break on my 401k and I took a mortgage tax deduction. . If you're telling the truth that means that your TAXABLE INCOME, was approx. $460,000+ (assumi...

Re: No charges for Hillary

Let's back the truck up a bit. This is a victory for Hillary!? Is this really supposed to make me want to vote for her? The FBI called her "extremely careless" in handling classified information. A criminal president would be a major issue, but if she's just extremely careless I guess it'...

Re: If The Powerpuff Girls had a favorite food each...

BTW, I am a guy, however, I have a love for the color pink because it reminds me of my favorite music genre, smooth jazz. I know you are a guy, and love pink, love 767-400s, and "smooth jazz" FFS. I have a good friend who has synesthesia and is an excellent musician. Do you "see"...

Re: Does any approach come close to rivaling Hong Kong Kai Tak?

When I was positioned in Singapore there were plenty of Indonesia airports in BFE that still make my skin crawl. I'm not a nervous flyer usually at all, but thank god Xanax was invented for many of my flights there.

Re: Lufthansa Cargo says prices are droping at landslide levels

That's typical aspire junk clickbait. Fact is worldwide belly freight is a minor contributor to the bottom line, less than 10%. Lh just is not a big player anymore, and has artificial constraints like night movement restrictions which impact its ability to compete. I agree with both of these statem...

Re: Hawaiians 717 Replacement?

Here's the problem with this website. People who don't really know what they're talking about make statements that are false, then are taken as fact by others and a new thread rehashing the same old stuff is created. Wash, rinse, repeat. HA is NOT seriously shopping for a 717 replacement at the mom...

Re: Rise of "Ultra" Low-Cost Carriers

It may not be luxury but a Delta E-fare stills gets one a free carry-on in the overhead, free AVOD, a seat with recline (and sometimes USB and AC power) and a Diet Coke. If I have it right those simple elements can be extra-cost on Frontier , Allegiant and Spirit. Woooow. A Diet Coke. Ok, I'm sold....

Re: Hawaiians 717 Replacement?

Honestly, I think it will really come down to whether the GTF can handle the stress, heat, and quick turns demanded on it. Once this is known, then I think a better guess could be hazarded.

Re: Would a Longreach A380ER be useful for QF?

No such luck. The only ER planes that are going to be made will be the forthcoming 777-8 and the A350-9ULR (or whatever Airbus is calling it these days). The A380 has plenty of range these days for even for the Gulf3 carriers. At most an A380ER would garner 10 frames....at most. Once they NEO the A3...

Re: Emirati Man Mistaken For Daesh Member In US And Arrested

So he wasn't actually arrested, he was detained and questioned, but.... Oh..... you mean like all those other "Arab" looking people who weren't actually arrested but were picked up and sent to black sites thru the US Rendition Program where they were tortured by proxy agents of the US Gov...

Re: Emirati Man Mistaken For Daesh Member In US And Arrested

Given Americans can't figure out the difference between a Sikh and a Muslim probably good advice to dress as a westener. Sad, but true.

Re: Etihad FIRST CLASS APARTMENT - With First Class Lounge

Holy Moly!!!!! Now we know how the other half (.1%) live! Amazing dude! That looks so very relaxing. I'm still missing the biz class non-stop from SIN to EWR myself. I'd love to experience something so lux as that trip. Lucky you.

Re: Dassault - why trijets?

Piece of mind for the owner down the back is far, far more important than burning a bit more fuel. Consider this, the internet bill for a transatlantic crossing can easily top 20.000 USD - which the owners are happy to pay. In the light of that, fuel efficiency becomes mainly a question of having e...

Re: Why did the Widebodies 3 holers era end?

I never understood the "banjo hinges" until someone recently here on net posted the tech specs and drawings. Only then did I realize how unique that engineering was / is. It's pretty cool, and then you will understand why we don't have another DC10 / MD11 after reviewing it. Amazing engine...

Re: SQ 368 engine catches fire

Given the new format it's tough to figure out if any actual, real, 777 drivers, gave their opinion. Did I miss a 777 driver giving his/her opinion on this event?

Re: Spirit Airlines to improve its image and customer service

No, I take this back. I was too negative. Frankly, if Spirit Airlines just stopped serving any air routes whatsoever, their corporate name would improve. I think they should move on to bus service, personally.

Re: Spirit Airlines to improve its image and customer service

Frankly, if Spirit Airlines plopped down a pile of donkey excrement on your tray for your snack, this would be an improvement on their "food" service or snack service. Get real.

Re: Mass migration to a new website?

Demand Media operates content farms. People write texts for them which are likely to be found and rated highly by Google. They hope to make ad money from the traffic that this generates. If it sounds a lot like Buzzfeed, that's because it is. As for the pictures, if they ever were part of the busin...

Re: Why is Delta's 77L flying medium haul to S.America???

Um, I'll take a one word stab at it.......: CARGO??

Re: Tim Tebow helps with Emergency on DL1772

Channel 2 news at noon (local Atlanta news) reported that the passenger later died. I guess Tim's prayer didn't work. Shocking :roll: Google Tim Teabag and the vomit inducing headlines of the stories about this incident. Did Tim Tebow Raise a Man From the Dead? Delta passengers witness heroic act b...

Re: Radical MALE Extremists

So far hasn't worked very well here in Finland at least. According to statistics the youth here is having less sex than ever before, especially young men even though they would want to have more. So the market clearly isn't balanced through equality. You could always just go gay for pay, or bisexua...

Re: Eviromental Effects Of Inflight Fuel Dumping

Viscount724 wrote:

I wonder how many people are aware they're replying to a 13-year-old thread that someone resurrected. I wish members would mention when they do that.

Re: EU referendum today

The s**t show that this Brexit has become is laughable if it wasn't so ridiculous, and affected people's lives. The Pound Sterling is now down to $1.20 the lowest in nearly 50 years. Also, morons like Boris (Never Used An Iron or Gotten A Proper Haircut) Johnson, just shows what an imbecile he is. T...

Re: If The Powerpuff Girls had a favorite food each...

Those of us in America love the anime/cartoon Archer. Hilarious!

Re: Another USA Mass Shooting - This Time Gays Part 2

MaverickM11 wrote:

Dreadnought wrote:

Still waiting...

You answered your own question. It was supported by the NRA, ie totally worthless and full of sh!t.

Re: Single seat with 20" cushion, comfortable at 36" pitch, for 1+1 seating. Do they exists?

The only thing that comes close are the Ejets. They are 2 + 1 in first class. Delta, UA, and AA typically have 36" to 39" pitch and 20" wide seats. But then again, that is essentially what all of their planes have now regarding pitch and width. They may be 2+2, but that's USA domestic...

Re: Fox News: F-35 has 50,000 nautical mile range

expanded from above link Compared to the average Vertical and Short Take-off and Landing Plane, the Lockheed F-35A Lightning II: Is $79,500,000 more expensive at $98 million Can fly 49,299 nautical miles farther at 50,000 nautical miles Can cruise 22,000 ft higher at 50,000 ft Can reach a 880 knot ...

Re: Another USA Mass Shooting - This Time Gays Part 2

John Cornyn's bill was an NRA drafted toothless, worthless, meaningless, bill. For one it demanded that the Attorney General provide proof within 72 hours of a terror connection. PROOF! Not suspicion, not good intel, etc... Why do you think the NRA liked it so much? So you are saying no proof shoul...

Re: If The Powerpuff Girls had a favorite food each...

Oh, and for the record "Fairy Tale pink" is from a Japanese anime, where the hero has pink hair.

Google "Natsu Fairy Tale" and you'll see what I'm talking about. This is where this pink color fascination of yours is coming from.

Re: If The Powerpuff Girls had a favorite food each...

Now that The Powerpuff Girls reboot is airing, I decided to create a thread relating to them. So, if The Powerpuff Girls had a favorite food each, what would you think they would be? Here is what I think: Blossom - Chicken Parmesan, because for some reason I think she would be into Italian food. I ...

Re: Another USA Mass Shooting - This Time Gays Part 2

John Cornyn's bill was an NRA drafted toothless, worthless, meaningless, bill. For one it demanded that the Attorney General provide proof within 72 hours of a terror connection. PROOF! Not suspicion, not good intel, etc... Why do you think the NRA liked it so much?