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The one that smashed his exec or the one that took over for him?

The democratic coup pulled by pelosi, obama, and schumer shows the power of American media propaganda machine. propelling the most unpopular vice president in history, into the cat bird seat. incredible really.

Right now I give the election a 50/50 toss up. That all being said, if Kamala wins, then the economic pain that continues/gets worse is owned by those who voted for her. The people who will be screwed the most are the low and mids of the middle class. By definition I’m in the upper class and while I will continue to be annoyed with the sticker shock when I go to the grocery store of Walgreens, it won’t affect my life much. But for the others I mentioned…those who are trying to improve their lives by making good decisions, they’ll have to continue to make touch choices when it comes to their budget. To be fair, I don’t think that Trump would be some miracle cure to the economy since we as a country have lost our ways economically, and both political parties have F’d it up. But I’ll vote for the guy who wants less regulation and is pro-business any day over someone who is desiring price controls.

I’d say 90, at least

Nice ride! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Worked on the Vette today at USAFA’s Auto Hobby Shop. Saw Fat Tony’s picture hanging up in the shop and asked the mechanic if he’s met him. He rolled his eyes and said he had and that “he hates being called the Supt.” I told him. Just call him Fat Tony.

Nice speech.

Think he’s referring to Wills, the idiot who started it all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Biggest issue is you'll have to get quotes and the whole contract Shennagins with finance if it's over 10k (maybe 25?). And they normally want that shit 2 months ago for end of FY purchases. I think pretty much anything is fair game as long as you can justify it as functional. I've seen done: Watches, coolers/lunchboxes, sunglasses, nice to have uniform items (better boots, undershirts, OCPs), knives, headlamps, hammocks, sleeping bags, morale shirts, massage chairs, travel bags (rolling and duffel), cold weather gear, sq bar renovations, sq facility renovations, software subscriptions, and more I'm sure I'm forgetting.

Sure, but me personally, it won’t change how I live. But if I were barely middle class, it would definitely change how I lived.

Honestly, people should go to jail. Someone made some deals under the table. https://www.twz.com/39945/the-air-force-spent-134m-to-repair-39-hail-damaged-t-1-jet-trainers-its-about-to-retire BTW, what is AFF at Randolph?

The same people who keep voting D and then believing the D elected officials who have largely been in charge for the last 16 years but say it’s the other party’s fault. So then they vote D again anyway. [emoji849] I digress. I disagree that it won’t affect upper mid to upper class, though. If she affects some of the tax changes she has mentioned it’s going to sting because I don’t believe for a second it stops at the “ultra wealthy.”

This checks…Some of you should explain to the rest of us what it’s like to live your life unencumbered by the weight of testicles.

Yes sir. And be called up when there is a legit shooting match worth fighting. Not this continuous game of whack-a-mole/nation building that we played for two decades with no discernable objective. Switching between those planes would have been mostly cake, especially piston to piston or jet to jet. Their systems we're mostly the same, even in the 100 series days and were fairly basic. If you can fine a 30 wire in a P-51, you can find it in an F-84. I've talked with a few guys who flew P-47s up through F-105s. The earlier transitions we're often nothing more than reading a manual and a cockpit checkout...goodluck! Today...not so much. I always said that if my unit had transitioned to the F-35, I would have rode the Viper out until the last one left the ramp, then retired. No desire to learn another military jet at that age/time in my career.

Certain politicians get really hung up on the Constitutionality of declaring war. We had (have?) a declaration of war after 9/11 - if Congress authorizes the use of military force, is that not them declaring war?

But that’s part of the problem with this bill…. Long term stabilization and the wider DOD mission is not in its self “war.” The number of engineering assets that reside in the guard which are specifically critical to any post reconstructive get things back in order mission would prevent this from ever being possible. We still have guard units supporting missions in places like Kosovo and it’s been decades since that was active combat. Similarly the entire concept of out of support missions becomes this grey area that would be impossible to satisfy everybody on. “Hey doc you’re mobilizing to go augment the hospital in Spain/Germany/etc because we are deploying that units personnel to combat.” Or look at all the support personnel sitting in logistics hubs and theatre SSAs because while we conduct the war in a particular COCOM we have requirements outside it which also funnel through there. How does that count or not when the combat is clearly in _____ and all these people on orders are not physically in the combat zone. How many echelons removed does one have to be from active combat to now deploy abroad, because you’re taking that decision away from commanders to decide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I get what he’s trying to do but… For example 55-60% of AMC’s capability residing in the Reserve Component that’s an impossible task. I think there’s 18 ANG tanker wings, probably the same number or more ANG C-130 wings. Add in C-17 wings, the aforementioned examples with the B-2, the F-15EX, etc. and that’s just the Air side. Add in all the Army Guard capes on top of that (HIMARS, Apaches, etc) plus all the manpower. That’s a lot of capability to have sidelined waiting for the declaration of war, which according to the interwebs, hasn’t happened since WWII. Besides, every CODEL out there is trying to get the newest stuff for their state and concurrent fielding of the KC-46, F-35, F-15EX with the Active component. Sheehy’s legislation would not sit well with those states. The ANG would be back to flying the sloppy seconds like they did in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not directed at you, but quoted to highlight to others that this point (exponentially increased if you have kids) is MAJORLY overlooked in the hunt for a chance to wear a green onesie. Sure, military flying is great, but there are a whole lot of glossed-over and seemingly not considered crotch kicks to you and your family by pursuing a military life. AD more so than Reserves/ANG, but both can strain. I've known more than a few guys and gals that washed out/self-eliminated because of family separation struggles or gotten divorced due to distance if the spouse/family stays home or due to dragging spouse/family to "garden spot" training bases around the country that leave them isolated and transient. Even those of us that survived the training pipeline stresses with our families intact didn't do so without a few scars from bumps along the way. Bottom line: It's awesome to be able to fly military jets. Hands down. I have no ragerts and would probably still do it all over again if I had to. But, I strongly warn against running blindly at the dream after getting all hyped up watching Iron Eagle and Top Gun without stopping for a tactical pause and true discussion with yourself/significant other(s...don't forget kids; even if you don't have them yet) about the downsides or obligations to obtaining and keeping your dream going. It certainly has been done successfully by millions in uniform in the past and is part of the sacrifice to serve, but just want to warn against getting too starry-eyed.

T-7 sims.

“The preliminary investigation revealed two groups were shooting at each other.” While this is horrible for the family, especially losing two children, this incident appears to be gang related, though of course I don’t know all the facts. If so, when a 16 years old is involved with groups shooting at each other, my initial question comes down to parenting—who is allowing their 16 year old to be involved in such activity? Unfortunately this is happens elsewhere in the country and it has to be fixed with better parenting.

I didn't believe the hype of the "Best Thread on BO" I stand erected...I mean corrected...whatever

3 if you count the brain worm supporters