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Exactly, that’s the rub. Gaetz sucks, but this whole thing is a bait and switch scam in a long line of one-sided, politically targeted attacks with motives that have nothing to do with the “moral high ground” they claim to be about. End that bullshit and equally apply things like this across the entire lot of Congress - only then will there will be credibility and meaning to them. I simply DGAF about what some ass clown committee says when the likes of Pelosi, McConnell, the squad, etc. are running around Congress .

I don’t give a shit about him personally, but I do give a shit about the one-sided witch hunts. The “uniparty” has to die, and shit like this is the hallmark of said group.

The report doesn’t give any evidence, though they like to say “there’s lots of evidence” in it (without sharing). There’s so much evidence that the DOJ investigated him and did not charge him. The guy is as hated as Trump by the weaponized DOJ, and yet zero charges. So that only says one thing: there’s nothing on him, at least legally. Falsehoods have also already been proven, and on top of that it’s clearly a partisan attack (where are all the other ethics reports on everyone else in congress? I’ll hold my breath). This ethics report is bullshit and has zero credibility. I say all this as someone who isn’t sad he’s out of congress, but I will call a spade a spade.

Out of gas 20 min before any of the guys who REALLY need the protection have even pushed.

The data from the bros is unbelievable from the perspective of how benign the situation was and the guys on the boat still fucked up to this extent. There are many people who deserve to have ruined careers over this. Zero sympathy for what comes to those in the chain of command.

I would follow your doctors advice. Firstly, head injuries are nothing to fuck around with. However, what makes you so sure you had one? You clearly had symptoms, assumedly you shared 100% with your doc, who then recommended to go get a scan IF they didn’t get better. Whatever you told him didn’t concern him enough to send you right away. Are they truly getting better/going away? If so, sounds like your doc’s medical opinion is you’re good and don’t need a scan. That statement is solely based on the little info you’ve posted here, so take it with a grain of salt. Don’t fuck with head injuries - if you’re leaving something out here, or with your doc when you talked to him, you should probably go get scanned. Side note, if you want to fly, keep that in the forefront of your mind when you do activities. I’m an adrenaline-driven person, I get it. I still probably do things I shouldn’t, but if you’re doing high risk stuff before you’ve even attempted an FC1, let alone earned wings and started flying mil jets, you’re really risking your dream. I’m not saying worry or become a super risk-adverse person, but maybe don’t race motorcycles or BASE jump (but normal skydiving is relatively safe - go for it), etc.

Yeah I’m sure it does, but it’s still a valid point nonetheless. I loathe people who try to make the guard more like AD.

That’s an interesting perspective, can’t say I disagree. We have to see how it all settles out, but I think we may be seeing a significant shift where the Republicans and Dems have switched places as “the party of the people” and “the party of the elite ruling class, billionaires, etc.” The GOP will really ride this rocket ship if they’re successful (and this will take voters doing their part) at flushing the establishment Rs from their ranks.

I hope that’s true, because that is epic.

Listen to just her first podcast, it’s a straight forward presentation of why she became a Dem (spoiler: was fed a bunch of lies she just took at face value, until many years later when she started invoking critical thought and asking questions). She then describes why she left, honestly a pretty typical story for all the dems turned Rs/Is I know nowadays. In all this though, by no means am I blind faith, just optimistic. If she falls back into supporting left bullshit, I’ll be quick to call her on it.

Holy shit, glad they got out OK. The Admiral is going to have some butts, and a lot of them.

Only once on AD (as a Capt) did I have to do a closed door correction on a SNCO. Never had any negative reactions from it. As SocialD said, don’t be an asshole, but as an officer, grow a fucking pair and act like it (and don’t be wrong when you have to do it).

It’s on the dems AND the willing GOP participants of the establishment (McConnell, Crenshaw, etc.) The people are sick of all the bullshit pork the aforementioned group shoves in bills - so yeah it is their fault. I will also be happy to see the gov shutdown. We’re fiscally out of control more than anytime in history - it has to stop.

Well yeah, I do. It started with listening to her first podcast on why she left the Ds. That episode was over two years ago. Since then I have generally followed her. So to recap, I’ve been paying attention for two years to form my current opinion on her. I’m not really sure what you’re trying to do here, other than deflect from the fact you apparently are very ignorant on Tulsi or just don’t comprehend the general idea of being able to transform opinions and ideas based on changing information over time (and not being a radical tied to the “all or nothing!” mindset on both sides of the aisle that has put our country where it is today).

Remind that dipshit this is the guard - we don’t subscribe to dumbassery like the AD. Go do something productive and mission enhancing sergeant.

Looks like @Biff_T retirement plan is, at least partially, selling patches on the internet:

Agree with Magnum. By all means go bullshit in the bar after work, during a lunch break, whatever. Just be sociable and interested. If you get along well socially and you do a kick ass job (including going the extra mile when you see a need) that’s the 90% solution to getting a slot (in your specific scenario).

You’re showcasing you actually don’t know anything about Tulsi, even the slightest bit it appears.

Shack. As far as Tulsi goes, she has changed her policy stances quite a bit from several years ago. That demos she’s able to receive new information and update her views, which is something sorely lacking in our society in general. Add on her disruptor attitude towards the progressive bullshit and the bureaucrats in general, and I’m optimistic on her future work. I’m willing to give her a shot, even if she’s not the “perfect conservative” I’d love to see.

And ironically his suppressor made zero difference in the event. But alas, people who support further gun legislation/continuing the NFA are devoid of all logic (and DGAF about the constitution).

Totally agree, wasn’t arguing otherwise. So following this logic WRT the DNI, if a person spent a year as an A1C in a squadron intel shop, that’d be of value as a DNI? Answer: no, it would be of essentially zero value IRT the executive level. Same as a PPL is of zero value for the FAA director. Again, executive level is a totally different ball game than tactical/operational level in the military. Now if there was a competitor who has significant IC experience, in addition to the executive level experience Tulsi has, is aligned with Trump’s agenda, and wants to do it, then by all means that person should be pushed forward. I have not heard of this hypothetical person.

What is it you think the DNI does? I’ll answer - oversee and direct, e.g. lead. The DNI does not work in the trenches, thus requiring a higher level of technical expertise in specific areas/capabilities. They are leading at the executive level, which means leadership, communication, and decision making skills at said level are paramount. Her resume has plenty of that, and what MOS she was/is in the Army is fairly irrelevant at this point. A similar example is we should have a pilot with a poli sci, business, etc. degree who’s been in OT/DT before run our acquisitions - there’s a guy out there with that resume who would do way better than the dipshits who have been/do run that world. Why? Because he has superior critical thinking skills and leadership skills compared to the bureaucrats who have historically been in those roles. This hypothetical guy would crush it, and with little to no acquisitions credentials on his resume.

Went up $500…about damn time!

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