Politics

[shootist~]

"What the Hegseth nomination means."

Byron York writes a good article:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1856761826601546017

 

[CJW]

Ben Shapiro had a good segment about Pete Hegseth at the start of today's video.

 

[cash_tx]

FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO

https://www.axios.com/2024/11/13/polymarket-fbi-shayne-coplan

 

[Brent in Az]

FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO

https://www.axios.com/2024/11/13/polymarket-fbi-shayne-coplan

Maybe in 2 months Gaetz will raid the FBI.

One can hope!

 

[cash_tx]

Maybe in 2 months Gaetz will raid the FBI.

One can hope!

I suspect this was a parting shot from the current administration.

 

[WAB]

I feel we need to build some state of the art refineries.

Is it accurate that we have not built a refinery since the 70’s? That seems hard to believe.

I do know that a lot of wells in the gulf have been capped and taken down, a lot of the rigs we used to fish around no longer exist.

You are correct. In 1977 cherry point Washington and North Pole Alaska were completed to process ANS transported by the trans Alaska pipeline. I had the honor to lead the Fairbanks refinery for a period of time.

In my career the number of refineries in the US declined from 215 to 157. However, refining capacity increased due to expansion of the survivors. Trump can best aid US processing capacity by taking the regulatory shackles off the expansion and upgrade of the remaining refineries.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I was contacted earlier today by a Trump team vetting people for consideration for Secretary of the Air Force. Apparently, I passed the first round since I have indeed flown in an airplane. I'll keep everyone posted, but I like my chances.

 

[WAB]

I was contacted earlier today by a Trump team vetting people for consideration for Secretary of the Air Force. Apparently, I passed the first round since I have indeed flown in an airplane. I'll keep everyone posted, but I like my chances.

But did you wear a MAGA hat when you were flying said airplane?

 

[Neophyte]

Ridiculous. Thune gets things done and he will help Trump tremendously. Scott is fine but bungled the 2022 “red wave” when he was in charge of senate election support in 2022. He doesn’t have the street cred, connections or experience rallying the troops yet.

You miss the point.
Some of us don’t want to get things done. We want a government that cannot govern because that’s when the power lies with the people and not a bureaucrat.

 

[Neophyte]

I was contacted earlier today by a Trump team vetting people for consideration for Secretary of the Air Force. Apparently, I passed the first round since I have indeed flown in an airplane. I'll keep everyone posted, but I like my chances.

Since you have flown in an airplane you are disqualified.
I want someone with a fresh set of eyes looking at it for the first time.

 

[Neophyte]

Impressive dogfight maneuverability but...
I think most dogfights now will be at long range and be won by a plane's sensors, fire control, and missiles.

When it comes to the cutting edge electronic systems, I will bet on Yankee ingenuity any day!

The Air Force always forgets their primary mission and wants sexy jets instead of the Plain Jane bombers and Warthogs.

Air Force is there for support of the ground forces. The chair warmers at the top and in procurement always seem to forget that. More bombers less sexy jets.

 

[Brent in Az]

I was contacted earlier today by a Trump team vetting people for consideration for Secretary of the Air Force. Apparently, I passed the first round since I have indeed flown in an airplane. I'll keep everyone posted, but I like my chances.

I slept in a Holiday inn last night.

 

[skydiver386]

I jumped out of an airplane once.

 

[mdwest]

I’m not sure how they did it… but they convinced me to jump out of one several times…

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

The Air Force always forgets their primary mission and wants sexy jets instead of the Plain Jane bombers and Warthogs.

Air Force is there for support of the ground forces. The chair warmers at the top and in procurement always seem to forget that. More bombers less sexy jets.

Yes, those 70 year old B52s are really sexy, NOT. But they get the job done and they are one heck of a deterrent.

BTW, supporting ground troops is just one of the missions of the AF. Ruling the skies, air superiority or air supremacy in the biggie. Strategic bombing, global airlift, strategic refueling, maybe launch an ICBM and whenever possible, make fun of Space Force Guardians. I’m sure there are a few more.

 

[Field28]

As far as the Press Secretary goes... I really wouldn't mind looking at Alina Habba for the next four years!

 

[Tanks]

Sad how some people on AH don’t even know Thune but have a negative opinion. Thune knocked Democratic Leader Daschle out of the senate in 2004 with 80% voter turnout. It was the first time since 1952 that someone had defeated a sitting senate leader. He’s been a star ever since and is solidly conservative. He called on Mueller to end the Trump Russian investigation hoax. He’s solidly pro-gun. He’s solidly low taxes. He’s from a solidly red state. I would be happy with either Thune or Scott as Majority Leader. Geez, give the guy a chance!

As I mentioned some months ago. I have met Thune in the past at the same pheasants preserve and had conversations with him. I was impressed. He is a solid guy with a good head on his shoulders and humble. I’d vote for him for POTUS if he were ever to run.

I know some here don’t like him because he will not jump on top of a table and promise to “burn it all down”.

 

[Scott CWO]

As I mentioned some months ago. I have met Thune in the past at the same pheasants preserve and had conversations with him. I was impressed. He is a solid guy with a good head on his shoulders and humble. I’d vote for him for POTUS if he were ever to run.

I know some here don’t like him because he will not jump on top of a table and promise to “burn it all down”.

Yes, at one time my father was a regional manager for a national food company with contracts with the military. Thune was very helpful and responsive when my father asked for his help with a contract issue. My father got to know him, supports him and speaks highly of him.

 

[Tanks]

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In my career the number of refineries in the US declined from 215 to 157. However, refining capacity increased due to expansion of the survivors. Trump can best aid US processing capacity by taking the regulatory shackles off the expansion and upgrade of the remaining refineries.

Except a lot of the regulations are State based. Recent CA law caused Phillips to shutter 2 refineries in LA.

 

[rookhawk]

I beg God they were reservists.

Commissioned officers