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Yep, she's a Democrat. You usually put a solid D in the DNC, not someone that waffles on the D platform. As for the sexist part, there are plenty of posts on this forum that Harris only got as far as she did because she was a woman and innuendo'd certain womanly acts. I'm not saying that, although I wouldn't put it past Trump to pick her just for him to see her everyday. I'm saying she is a Democrat with no IC experience. Why can't we have a solid R that has some IC experience? Is that too much to ask? Isn't that what you want? I can't understand the die hard, rah rah for her. Is it just because Trump picked her? As for cleaning house, which one? If you've never interacted with a DNI, then I understand why you think this. I'm not saying I know more, but I got an hour presentation from one years back and it was enlightening. It's an important role, probably one of the hardest because the ODNI is not in charge of the other IC entities and has to herd cats, and is a role worthy of Senate confirmation. Lastly, this all stemmed from an article that says her Senator meetings are going poorly; unprepared they say. In your example, I'll bet that dude crushed it by learning everything they could about the world they were about to enter. But at least is still a pilot. Just making the point, not defending the person in the role was a good choice.

Not really. It's like hiring a Civil Affairs Officer to be in charge of the Intel world.

And here is CNN saying, don't shoot them down. https://www.yahoo.com/news/residents-want-shoot-down-reported-090042698.html Like any skeet/trap shooter ever watches CNN.

That's what I'm thinking, a search. I saw above a pic that had tweet words that alluded to arming a drome with a gamma source. Might as well say what is going on and why. If it is a search, bad dudes probably figured out they're being hunted. Some John Q might have seen something. When someone shoots one down and they analyze the payload, or live feed video of the black SUVs that arrive to get the thing, the gig is up.

Acquiring, let alone handling to flying a gamma ray souce would result in some serious radiation sickness to someone doing that without containment. Containers for such are heavy and maybe out of drone capabilities. That doesn't mean someone won't try to steal a source and try to fly it, but it's not as easy as people think.

Let me say this way and you might get it. When it comes to hiring someone to fly an airplane, you at least want a pilot. There. Does that make any sense now?

I air quoted the words in the context of your thoughts/feelings vs factual info. Apologies if you took it differently. As for the article, it's the same old DC game. Call up your favorite reporter, tell the story that she's unprepared and out of her league with the logic that she reads it and responds by not being like that, with some added public perception/pressure. The Senate has sent the message. Army Reserve O-5 huh... Impressive. Must have been an all star slugger to do that. So we the people, and those she will lead/serve directly, get to rely upon her IC experience that at most was learned thru Army PME. Good luck.

Well, based on your "feelings" I suppose our IC is in great hands. I wonder what someone closer to the issue thinks. The Hill reporting that her Senator meetings aren't going well. Themes are: unprepared, she's got a lot to learn, nobody likes her. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5038091-tulsi-gabbard-struggles-senators/

But she's a Democrat in R clothing. I thought you don't like lefties (well, maybe not far left, I don't think she like LGBT+/-*=×@# types).

Ain't there some bubbas out there that need some air to air currency?

Investigative Journalist recap of decades long look into Tulsi, her "cult", it's suspected money laundering and other antics, and retribution against their critics ala Scientology methods. Should make for some good theater at the confirmation. https://www.spytalk.co/p/my-battle-with-tulsi-gabbards-cult

Forces that took and maintain control will take over the base. If the Ruskies have any chance of keeping it, they have a marker in their possession, named Assad.

My brother carries the 365 and we're planning a range day soon. My hands are smaller (sorry, no pics to share). Like with the M9, I had to rotate my right hand to press the mag release, but with a 1911, it's perfect, which is one of the reasons I love that platform. Much appreciated with the info, especially holsters. And the offer to go shooting 🤠

#2. Every late rate I knew made Maj. I think being competitive for boards meant they had good early career paper to make Maj, even Lt Col. #6. There's almost always a waiver to anything. And there's always an O-3 figuring a genuis way out. Lastly, with this change, it will create a larger pool of salty dogs with a reduced/no filter, which isn't a bad thing. There is a place for a career PILOT in this AF.

If you were a European ally or part of a US Middle East IC team, you should have been in a SCIF 10 days ago. Maybe they were. But leaked anonymous govt sound bytes make it sound like nobody saw this coming. To that point, did we (Central Command) not pay attention to fleeing aircraft and take action? I mean we just launched B52s against ISIS targets. Are we still allowed to do that and not take action against Assad? If we had shot that asshole down, that would be like flipping two big ol middle fingers at Iran and Russia. And the forces that ousted Assad might say thanks, much appreciated and maybe provide a seat at the table.

Thanks for all the inputs, everyone. Maybe I'll get both the Hellcat and 365.

I'm looking to add a compact/sub and was looking at the Hellcat, which has a nice deal with 5 mags and an optic for the standard price. I have a pair of 1st gen M&P Shields. I looked at the P365, but like the Hellcat capacity without too much added bulk. Any experience info appreciated, to include carry holsters.

Where do I send the check for my blanket pardon? PS, I think Senile Joe is about to strap on a leather helmet and a drool bucket let alone remember what he said a while back, but step-momma Jill remembers and she still needs her boy to reignite the family biz.

All this flag planting shit has gotten out of hand. NCAA says fines and is so limp dick. That's just money that comes from other people... they'll get more. I say no more flag shit, no more desecration of another team's field. Do it and you lose the scholarship, 1 year suspension of those involved to include coaches, and banned from national championship playoffs/Bowl games or other dire consequences that affect individuals and the team. Yes, if that was the rule today, both MI and OH St would be sitting out, players and coaches suspended. If you can't control your players, go back to Pop Warner.

Looks like Hesgreth's mom sent an angry e-mail to him years ago and the media got a hold of it, apparently from someone on the ex-wife's side. Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

You're theory probably applies to most anti-EVers.* But there are issues that need addressing like car fires and accident risks. I know a dude who lost his house due to the Tesla starting a fire in the garage. I rode in a Tesla, it was neat. Extended fam in Cali has some. But they're not really a fit for me where I may leave a car at the airport for a few weeks and it gets cold and chargers are shared between spots. I love that 'Merica is making them, I love that the effort is generating tech advances in batteries, safety, etc., but don't like the self driving push as it needs more maturity. Also, I love that it's advancing other industries. For example, Arkansas is sitting on an underground lithium brine goldmine that can flip the US from an importer to world exporter. The green argument is a back and forth between the sides and I don't think either side is right. I want my 93 octane til I die. * The Cyber truck is just awkward, just like Elon, who should just shut up and make cars.

To Putin,

The One Fan of Freedom?

Ok, two different things.. tracking now. For the orphan from China learning engineering, I'm sure the good ol govt can establish an alternate civil service to reap the investment of said 2d Lt along with a loan balance should she not honor that alternate enlistment/commitment. As for the beards, we all know our idea for beards in the military is modeled after Ramius, right? He would have looked unwise and silly if he was clean shaven and asking for a Ping.