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  1. 19 minutes ago, Viper said:

    You're probably right, but the plan info screen is still showing flying over Ukraine and the Caucasus 

    Yeah, commercial air space is closed over Ukraine, and will be for the foreseeable future.  So unless you are in a stealth craft doing something none of us needs to know about, probably not.  

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  2. 28 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

    At this point would anyone be surprised if Russia launched cruise missiles at themselves?

    I'm not kidding here, but I legit thought about what would happen if they set of a tactical nuke in Belgorod.  I honestly don't know, because that's so stupid, the rest of the world would just be baffled.  That having been said, they are so ridiculous I don't think we can rule it out as at least a possibility.  

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  3. 2 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

    That would not be fun. Eesh.

    Yeah, and that's a 16k shot, not the 182k shot.  It's fragmentation anti personnel weaponry, so in lieu of a powerful warhead you have the tungsten steel with essentially a small shape charge and with an altimeter detonator.  The vehicles in the area "survived" in the sense that the frames exist, otherwise not so much.  Just brutal shit, but the Ukrainians used it extremely well, and the Russians are fucking stupid for gathering like that.  

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  4. 14 minutes ago, FORTY NINE TO ZERO said:

    I’m amazed at how sloppy they all look. One is even in a fucking ball cap.    Soviets of old must be turning over in their grave…  

     

    also seems no one trusted the finger foods, lol 

    Imagine if we called up the National Defense Council and got the best Call of Duty players we could find (Add to the circumstances of speaking out of turn or being wrong and perhaps being killed) and this is what you get.  Sounds bad right? Now imagine that POTUS and the Pentagon might actually be taking into account their opinions.

     

    Oh boy.

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  5. Just a thought and opinion, but the narrative continues to be that the Republican Party is now the Q party and run by Trump, but I don't think that's true.  Yes, in order to win, Trump did need the Q's and the crazies to win in 2016, and yes they did become more engaged and loud because of it, but ultimately that's not the bulk of the party.  Mind you I'm not excusing their behavior, nor am I excusing those that enabled them to meet their own political ends in the short term.  But to me, the truth is that the Republican Party is primarily now the baby boomer generation, combined with Christian fundamentalists, and the Q's.  

    For the record, I know some here would identify with being in the baby boomer generation and perhaps take offense to that.  I'm painting in a broad stroke here, and of course these aren't universally true judgments.  

    This is where there is good news.  The fact of the matter is, with each passing day there are less of the baby boomer generation alive, and that is only going to accelerate.  You only need to look at an actuary table and overlay it with the general population to see this, and it will continue to accelerate over the next 10 years.  In regards to the religious right, the fact of the matter is that Americans in general quite frankly are shunning organized religion, and educated people at an accelerated level.  As a lifelong atheist, I am very encouraged by this, particularly as the amount of Americans with at least some college continues to grow.  Lastly, the Q group are the types that get arrested and convicted of felonies, and their leadership is being ravaged by indictments.  

    All this being said, the Republican Party currently has no real plan to attract new voters, they just rehash the same old bullshit to target these three groups.  Well, if these 3 groups are shrinking, that bodes well for the future.  

    Rightly or wrongly, to me, the Trump era will always represent to me the last gasp of political power by the baby boomer generation.  A fitting end to the greediest generation in human history.  Quite frankly I look forward to a future without this group having much political clout.  I'm sure not everything will be perfect, and we will make bad choices as well, but I'm looking forward to that opportunity.  

    So for all the people worried about the Q people, they have a point, but we now have an opportunity to win elections by just showing up and being involved.  These people will sulk back to their fucking shanties when do over and over again.  

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  6. 3 minutes ago, DigglerontheHoof said:

    Yes, he's out but said he was in the room w/ the GJ and witnessed it himself.  I had to mute it to take a call, so didn't hear if he went into any detail about what the misconduct entailed. 

    Rambling bullshit, just asking questions type nonsense.  

  7. 5 minutes ago, Underdog said:

    This young lady? 

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    Actually, no, I remember reading it in the AJC (Atlanta Journal and Constitution) after several other jurors agreed to be interviewed after the quack foreman.  The AJC is pretty much a rag, but since it is local to me I do read it.  

  8. 28 minutes ago, MillerEP said:

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    Press release
    June 11, 2023
    Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Address
    Statement of treason by the Wagner group
    The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation issues the following press release
    Defense Department. The Russian Federation has received information that the Wagner Group, a private water company operating in various regions, has repeatedly engaged in activities aimed at discrediting the Ministry of Defense and undermining the security and integrity of the Russian Federation. Such actions are recognized as a clear act of treason against the state and its institutions.
    The Department of Defense views this behavior with great concern, as it not only undermines our national security, but also endangers stability and peace in the regions where the Wagner Group operates. We have carefully observed and closely followed the activities of the "Wagner Group" over a long period of time and have found strong evidence to support these claims.
    The actions of the "Wagner Group" included spreading false information, disinformation and
    conducting authorized military operations that directly contradict the interests of the Russian Federation. These actions were carried out independently and without the approval or approval of the Ministry of Defense or other relevant Russian authorities.
    Considering the seriousness of these crimes and the continued disregard for the laws and principles governing the security of our country. The Ministry of Defense officially declares members of the "Wagner Group" as traitors to the Russian Federation. This designation means that he deliberately betrayed the trust placed in them, acting contrary to the best interests of the state and its citizens.
    Consequently, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation is issuing a warning to all parties associated with the "Wagner Group, directly or indirectly, to immediately cease any form of support, cooperation or affiliation with this organization. Failure to comply with this instruction may entail serious legal consequences, including, but not limited, criminal charges and prosecution under Russian law
    property. The Ministry of Defense remains committed to ensuring the security and sovereignty of the Russian Federation, and we will continue to take decisive action against any threats, both external and internal, that threaten the interests of our country.

    That's a bold strategy, let's see how it plays out for them.  

     

    So basically, either Putin now sees Wagner as a rabid dog he has to put down or Shoigu has essentially started a coup.  

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