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I've gone back and forth in my mind a thousand times, nine deployments was it a waste? Our yardstick of success tends to be the end state which is valid but doesn't tell the whole story. While it sucks the Taliban are running Afghanistan today I prefer to think about it in different terms like a relative peace at home for 20 years. Afghanistan was a flame the drew a lot of bad moths and we killed them all over there instead of here. Not necessarily the perfect metric of winning and losing but if you step back there is value to what you did, it was not a waste. I cringe when I see the Vietnam comparisons. That was a fumbling bumbling proxy war against Russia, we wasted 58,220 American lives trying to keep South Vietnam "free." Our political and military leaders were stooges who tied our hands behind our back when it came to fighting. While far from perfect, the military was allowed to truly fight in Afghanistan and we created a killing machine that eliminated a lot of horrible humans. The effectiveness of the War on Terror will be debated for many years to come. Wars always get front-page press because of the drama. A few stats for perspective: From 2019 to 2022 107,941 Americans died from drug overdoses. From 2011 to 2021 110,000 Americans died due to drunk driving. 9/11 alone we lost 2,977 Americans. In 20+ years of fighting in Afghanistan we lost 2459 American service men and women.

Flew down last minute to attend the game with some Bros from college and my boy, scored some great seats. The game was closer than the final score, FSU found a way to pressure Cam with a series of Zone Blitzes...it worked and I hope we fix it in practice. What FSU could not stop was the run and it cost them. Miami running back Fletcher lost his father this week when he died unexpectedly, he honored his dad with an unreal performance. I was surprised at how civil both teams were given the rivalry...yes there was some back and forth but in between plays I saw a lot of shaking hands and laughing, especially in the secondary. There was a point in the second half went a FSU player went down hard and stayed down for a quiet a bit (they did not show the replay but I think he got knocked out). Most of the FSU players went down on one knee and the Miami players AND coaches quickly followed suit. Refreshing even in a rivalry game. FSU's QBs showed some grit, they are both going to be sore today. Minor gloating to follow - 2024 State Champs - The U!

Homer's TDS is so bad he is completely Tumbleweed.

As of a few minutes ago Israel has started it's retribution attack and is hitting Iran with strikes in Tehran proper.

SOH's Mom dealing with a Trump sign. video_56BA7HQ.mp4

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Buenos, I am not worth $100M...yet, but to think this plan will only impact the 11,000 or so people in this category is a fallacy. The negative implications of this policy will have a huge impact on the market and our economy regardless of your net worth. There are of course varying assessments but some of the ripple effects are outlined here.

Peter Zeihan has been calling this one for some time. It looks like massive deflation and with 70% of the average Chinese citizens savings is in real estate it is going to be ugly. The Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Rush to Get Money Out of China

Israel knows how to drop a building. As per usual they've "tinkered" with some our toys to make them better...or purpose suited for their missions.

First the Teamsters Union refused to endorse Kamala now this... Meltdown at the LA Times: Billionaire Owner Denies Vetoing Presidential Endorsement, Top Editor Resigns

8 Years...crazy to think how quickly it has gone. Make the most of every day...retiring again (and for good), in March, unless Kamala wins and taxes unrealized capital gains.

Sonny? Why thanks Pappy, great to see you in full blown triggered mode.

Someone's vagina is extra sandy today.

If he said it...so many claims like this have been proven to be false but that never gets press. Instead you choose to believe in Russian collusion. You believe the dossier was real and the is was not only fake, it was paid for by Hillary. You choose to believe the laptop was fake. You choose to believe the Biden had no part in the prosecution when yesterday it was revealed Fani's boyfriend who was working on the case had MULTIPLE meetings at the White House. You choose to believe Biden today when he hand-waived his previous comments about "Lock Him Up"...he meant politically. In short, you choose to believe the radical democrats who will stop at nothing (including suppressing the 1st amendment), to remain in power.

Israel just took out the projected new leader of Hezbollah...they are on a run!

With a high-power SCOPE!

Who would they hit? While Israel has used the current conflict to go after some high level folks in Hamas and Hezzbolah, going after Ali Khamenei is a whole other level that could make the conflict go high order. The Biden administration is already holding Israel back when it comes to striking the nuclear facilities, I doubt they would clear them to go after top Iranian leadership. However, if they pull the string and show direct help (aside from the obvious funding), from Iran to Hezzbolah on the drone assassination attempt on Netanyahu it might be a different story. Interestingly Israel's verbal response - Netanyahu said "Hezbollah would pay a "heavy price" for launching a drone targeting his house...zero mentions of Iranian assistance. I think (and hope), the response will be measured, military facilities/capabilities and some oil production. I think I've mentioned it before but for those looking for a better understanding of the Iranians and their thinking, I highly recommend the book "The Persian Puzzle." While there is a rarely a single definitive book that provides a complete view of a country or situation, this book does a great job of walking recent history to gain a some perspective on how Iranian thinking has been shaped by constant tension with the U.S. starting with the fall of the shah and the seizure of the American embassy in Tehran in 1979.

They just finished paying Taggert....I wish someone would pay me $30M to NOT be their coach. Correct, got excited seeing both Alabama and OSU get beat. Not to worry, ESPN and ABS will find a way to keep 6 SEC multi-loss teams in the playoff.

Another great day of college football. Army AND Navy both undefeated and in the top 25! Alabama goes down on the...I mean to the Cocks...maybe this will take them out of the top 10....doubt it with the SEC bias. Georgia punked Texas...again the SEC bias they will probably just swap positions in the top 4. UCF looked stout but fell short against Iowa State who should be getting more press. LSU is peaking at the right time. Nebraska and Michigan continue to slide back to mediocrity. Miami got past a very dangerous Louisville offense in another cardiac classic...The U's Defense is definitely their weakness. Next week is FSU, I think we are in danger...FSU is a wounded animal and those kids will rise to this game...they all know and played against each other in high school. Great time of year.

Can't get the local dealer to answer my e-mails/calls. Looks to be a great suppressor.

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