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McCroskey

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  1. I don't fault anyone for having that opinion, it was a TERRIBLE day and stain on our history. Trump is a shithead and maybe I have more faith in our ~250 year old system than I should...I tend to think our more significant problems are elsewhere and beyond just the executive branch.
  2. It's a good question. On the surface I think it's a simple enough thought/fear that's easy to "envision" happening, but in reality what would actually have to happen across a significant number of states and across the 3 branches of federal government, is mind boggling. I just don't think that's a risk for 2029.
  3. Which is exactly my point. Our system, fucked as it is, allows him to make all the efforts he wants without penalty, which is a clear and obvious problem. That said, I think he will ALWAYS run into people/obstacles that aren't complete pieces of shit and don't want, nor will let it happen.
  4. Look, it's ok to agree to disagree. Trump is doing a lot of shit these days that makes people nervous. On the specific topic/risk of him actually GETTING a third term...I don't think him remotely capable of being able to change what would need to change to have any chance of it happening. Which is a GREAT thing, IMO.
  5. 100%. But, how close did he come to doing that? I'd argue not very close.
  6. In a normal context, of course.
  7. I don't know if you were replying to me on that second part or not but just to clarify my own opinion...I think Trump may very likely attempt (he'll be 82 at that point and isn't in the best of health) to hold onto control in 2029, but practically speaking I don't think the threat poses any real possibility of actually occurring. I just don't think he can pull that off given the way our system is designed, regardless of what he's attempted in the past or what he's doing today.
  8. Well, it should be, but I think you are applying the wrong logic here. Yes, in any NORMAL, functioning society, his attempts should absolutely be disqualifying from holding public office in the future. The problem is they aren't, and that's not something that will likely be changed in our lifetimes, so here we are. I think the same system, flawed as it is, is still strong enough to keep him from remotely getting close to a 3rd term.
  9. I think you are giving him too much credit. The analogy I'd use is someone 1,000 miles away shot at me, missed badly, and is still 1,000 miles away and wants to shoot at me again. No, I wouldn't take them seriously. You can think me crazy, fine...I don't think Trump has anywhere near the power or capability to come anywhere close to gaming the system to give him a 3rd term.
  10. Which literally came nowhere close to accomplishing anything.
  11. He never came remotely close to doing anything.
  12. That's just gaslighting both from Trump and the media trying to stir up fear & engagement amongst their audience. The only one of any remote concern is Trump going the VP route but even that is a ridiculous stretch.
  13. Well for starters, I'm NOT a supporter and am one that thinks our whole system is fucked. To your question of what's the fucking point? He's obviously is a narcissist and loves the theatrics and influence he has over simple minded people. As stated in the Youtube video above this isn't complicated...Trump likes to drive a narrative, push the media cycle to whatever end, and rinse/repeat with no real thought on ramifications. Most of the time nothing happens (whew), some of the time the results are bad and other times (rare) the results are actually positive. As to the "beef" with Canada, there are certainly areas of the trade/economic partnerships that could certainly be improved but I don't get the urgency all of a sudden with them. Supposedly a lot of the fake China shit is flowing through Canada, which does cost American's more in the long run. There are some good follows out there from supply chain/industry people who spell it out way better than any journalist or random internet expert.
  14. I mean, they will at some point because they'll have to. They aren't gonna go into a recession to prove a point...they'll buckle down and take measures similar to what Mexico is doing. But agree, it's all theatrics...I don't understand why people live and die by this stuff in 5 minute increments.
  15. Trip report. In and out for a one night biz trip with three meals: Lunch - Mr Bs - duck spring rolls and tuna wontons were killer. BBQ shrimp delivered as always. Dinner - Commanders Palace - First time, had to have turtle soup as recommended here and it didn’t disappoint. I felt it had a beef flavor but maybe my palate was off. Dinner was a sublime medium rare Filet. Breakfast - Ruby Slipper. Bloody Mary’s were spicier than usual. Don’t eat anything fancy but always a great breakfast. Someone at our table got the hot honey chicken biscuit and it looked amazing.
  16. @maphumanintent is a good follow when it comes to global logistics/supply chain topics. https://x.com/maphumanintent/status/1885911185939136631
  17. Lot of people are just ignorant, been that way forever though unfortunately many now have voices that can spread online. Negligence/incompetence/human error is the most likely culprit, it’s unfortunately just a part of life and all we can hope is our air traffic “system” learns from this and makes changes so that next time we go double or triple the 15 years we went since our last commercial accident like this. Hopefully this is the last accident like this any of us see in our lifetime on US soil.
  18. Truth. https://x.com/desusnice/status/1884840911332679927?s=46&t=aVANiW9kiZ8yRQgNsR_rYg
  19. Very sorry for your loss.
  20. They do. I run a LiveATC feed and it requires a good radio, antenna, and line of site to the tower and sky around the airport to stream quality audio. Many feeds may have good tower audio or good plane audio depending on positions but not as many have both.
  21. Yes, media gets a little berserk with tragedies like this. It’s definitely worse than Colgan Air in 2009 or the Delta commuter crash in KY in 2006. Just awful.
  22. 3 soldiers aboard the Blackhawk. No Sr. officials onboard per the Army.
  23. CRJ-700 with a capacity of up to 68 people. Really hope this wasn't a full flight.
  24. It's a fake. For starters the 252"k" views shouldn't be lowercase.
  25. It's not a cop out. Historically, the world stays "fucked" yet moves on and quality of life for most continues to improve...thanks to technology, communication, diversity, evolution, etc... Just stay in the last 100 years. What was the consensus view of parents in the mid-20s? Mid-40s? Mid-60s? I just disagree if you think there's certainty that the situation or future forecast today is different than it may have been in countless points in the past.
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