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[mdwest]

ffs...

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The meme is a bit misleading…

Trump approved a color scheme change in his first term to Red, White, and Blue to match the flag rather than the Robin Egg Blue that President Kennedy approved that’s been on AF1 since the Kennedy administration..

Biden naturally scrapped the change…

There are 3 new AF1 aircraft being manufactured/converted to AF1 standards.. the Qatari donated 747, plus 2 more..

Those three new aircraft with have the new color scheme that was approved 8 years ago…

They aren’t repainting the current AF1 fleet..

Other executive aircraft in the fleet (used to fly FLOTUS, VPOTUS, and senior cabinet officials around will also get the new color scheme as they are upgraded or replaced..

 

[skydiver386]

With Jesse Jackson gone, how will race baiting, graft, kickbacks and corruption ever be the same?

I am thoroughly depressed.

 

[CJW]

With Jesse Jackson gone, how will race baiting, graft, kickbacks and corruption ever be the same?

I am thoroughly depressed.

 

[mdwest]

With Jesse Jackson gone, how will race baiting, graft, kickbacks and corruption ever be the same?

I am thoroughly depressed.

Never fear… Al is prepared to fill the void…

 

[fourfive8]

ffs...

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Let no opportunity go to waste for those with severe TDS to trash Trump no matter how fake or contrived. So as you say, “FFS!”.

 

[wesheltonj]

Never fear… Al is prepared to fill the void…

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You beat me to it.

 

[skydiver386]

Never fear… Al is prepared to fill the void…

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Maybe Tawana Brawley can come out of retirement to help out.

 

[Red Leg]

Meanwhile back at the front, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been gradually rolling back the limited success that the Russians achieved in their summer / fall offensive. Limited Russian counter attacks have been extremely costly and ineffective. This engagement is likely in the gray zone in the East where the frontline has been destabilized by the UA counter offensive.

This video is one of these that carries a somewhat broader message than a Russian assault group was destroyed. I should also warn that there are graphic images contained in the clip.

First of all, I think we can assume this is a truck-load of Russian reinforcements / replacements trying to reach a location near the line of contact. They are moving at night (or foggy dawn) because any attempt to do so in daylight would be suicidal. Nevertheless, they are spotted by a thermal equipped reconnaissance drone and quickly attacked by an explosive carrying FPV (First-Person View) drone which destroys the cab. The troops in back bail out, and after some confusion move into a belt of trees for cover.

It is at this point that we see something new. Following the opening stages of the invasion, massed artillery fires became rather rare. They require some co-location of indirect fire assets to be able to range a common target. When this did occur, counter battery Russian and Ukrainian radars would often detect the rounds and provide the calculated firing location to their own artillery for a counterstrike. Drones further complicated trying to place artillery in useful range of the enemy front line. For the last year and a half, the UA has devoted a lot of targeting to both Russian counter battery radars and indirect fire systems.

In this clip we see UA indirect fire assets of at least three different types massed onto the target area. You can also deduce how quickly, the guns are able to adjust their fires based upon correction from the thermal equipped recon bird. Toward the end, I believe we are seeing the massing of a 122 mm battery, a 155 mm platoon (two or three guns), and mortars form the closest UA infantry unit (they are the rapid lower order explosions toward the end of the bombardment portion of the clip.)

If the clip's broader interpretation is correct, Russian infantry are now in a far worse situation than the more recent exchange rate estimates coming out of the UK and NATO would suggest. Also note that UA forces occupied the position not long after the strike.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1r824mx/nsfw_graphic_17_russians_in_a_truck_are_destroyed

 

[CJW]

GB news trying to keep jihadi behind bars after parole board grants him early release. The bad news is another ginger jihadi has been released. The lunatics think these monsters can be rehabilitated, de-radicalized or at least monitored.

Execution is the only correct answer.

 

[Brent in Az]

With Jesse Jackson gone, how will race baiting, graft, kickbacks and corruption ever be the same?

I am thoroughly depressed.

Sharpton says ....."Hold my beer"

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Let no opportunity go to waste for those with severe TDS to trash Trump no matter how fake or contrived. So as you say, “FFS!”.

I get it. I have higher standards. You don't.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

The meme is a bit misleading…

Trump approved a color scheme change in his first term to Red, White, and Blue to match the flag rather than the Robin Egg Blue that President Kennedy approved that’s been on AF1 since the Kennedy administration..

Biden naturally scrapped the change…

There are 3 new AF1 aircraft being manufactured/converted to AF1 standards.. the Qatari donated 747, plus 2 more..

Those three new aircraft with have the new color scheme that was approved 8 years ago…

They aren’t repainting the current AF1 fleet..

Other executive aircraft in the fleet (used to fly FLOTUS, VPOTUS, and senior cabinet officials around will also get the new color scheme as they are upgraded or replaced..

It wasn't a meme. It was a screenshot of a story heading from The Hill. Maybe I need to reread it. I appreciate the clarification.

 

[fourfive8]

It wasn't a meme. It was a screenshot of a story heading from The Hill. Maybe I need to reread it. I appreciate the clarification.

It was vicarious Trump bashing nonetheless. Otherwise why post it along with “FFS”. Now deflecting and blaming third party. Hmm?

Trump’s first 4 years- trash Trump
Biden’s 4 years- trash Trump
Trump’s current year- trash Trump

Nuthin’ to see here, move along.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

It was vicarious Trump bashing nonetheless. Otherwise why post it along with “FFS”. Now deflecting and blaming third party. Hmm?

Trump’s first 4 years- trash Trump
Biden’s 4 years- trash Trump
Trump’s current year- trash Trump

Nuthin’ to see here, move along.

You act like I enjoy this. I don't. I wish we had a president - representing my party - that acted like an adult instead of a self-absorbed petulant child. I don't like or enjoy this at all. And the part that scares me? What if this is the new norm, even after him, irrespective of what party is in power? I have the same disdain for a whole lot of Congress. Do you treat people like that in your personal life? I doubt it. I certainly don't. And I find it vexing (nod to Augustus McCrae) and sad that so many simply accept his behavior (and the behavior of others) and try to explain it away.

 

[fourfive8]

Ever since I began noticing the color scheme of the current fleet, ‘60s, I’ve kind of shrugged my shoulders wondering why the robin egg or baby butt blue color design. Seemed kind of blah, weak, new age, artsy fartsy, ocean theme park look to it with nothing recognizable as a symbol of the USA. If the new scheme is tastefully done with red, white and blue and yes some gold. I’m all in. It needs to be bold yet tasteful while being recognizable as a symbol of the USA. I hope the designers succeed.

As an aside, check the color scheme of KAL airlines, sans the circular symbol.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Ever since I began noticing the color scheme of the current fleet, ‘60s, I’ve kind of shrugged my shoulders wondering why the robin egg or baby butt blue color design. Seemed kind of blah, weak, new age, artsy fartsy, ocean theme park look to it with nothing recognizable as a symbol of the USA. If the new scheme is tastefully done with red, white and blue and yes some gold. I’m all in. It needs to be bold yet tasteful while being recognizable as a symbol of the USA. I hope the designers succeed.

As an aside, check the color scheme of KAL airlines, sans the circular symbol.

I actually appreciate your opinion on this, reading it. When I read the article it came across as more of a "renaming the Kennedy Center" sort of thing. I would still disagree though. I like traditional things. Drives me nuts when sports teams want to jettison long-standing logos for something new. And yes, I am shaking my fist at the clouds.

 

[cwpayton]

The meme is a bit misleading…

Trump approved a color scheme change in his first term to Red, White, and Blue to match the flag rather than the Robin Egg Blue that President Kennedy approved that’s been on AF1 since the Kennedy administration..

Biden naturally scrapped the change…

There are 3 new AF1 aircraft being manufactured/converted to AF1 standards.. the Qatari donated 747, plus 2 more..

Those three new aircraft with have the new color scheme that was approved 8 years ago…

They aren’t repainting the current AF1 fleet..

Other executive aircraft in the fleet (used to fly FLOTUS, VPOTUS, and senior cabinet officials around will also get the new color scheme as they are upgraded or replaced..

I might add the paint could be also for non radar reflective returns as well. wups I intended to stay off this forum

 

[mdwest]

You act like I enjoy this. I don't. I wish we had a president - representing my party - that acted like an adult instead of a self-absorbed petulant child. I don't like or enjoy this at all. And the part that scares me? What if this is the new norm, even after him, irrespective of what party is in power? I have the same disdain for a whole lot of Congress. Do you treat people like that in your personal life? I doubt it. I certainly don't. And I find it vexing (nod to Augustus McCrae) and sad that so many simply accept his behavior (and the behavior of others) and try to explain it away.

Sadly I think it may well be the new norm..

Look on both sides of the aisle..

AOC, Talib, Omar, Crockett, et al... all low class, low rent, shit bird humans...

The right has purged several of its more bombastic players.. MTG, Geatz, etc.. but its still got Boebert, Fine, and others..

I dont think its a coincidence that most of these people are either the youngest of Gen X or are Millenials.. the decorum of the older generations is simply lost..

We might get lucky and get 1 more president out of Gen X.... the boomers are certainly done.. and MAYBE that guy/gal will have some decency about them... but.. Biden certainly didnt have any decency.. Trump doesnt exhibit much decency.. and I'd argue that the major D candidate prior to Trump didnt either... Hillary Clinton? Shes probably the biggest shit stain of a human of them all..

Sadly if the standard for us thinking a president is a success or a failure is their social behavior, we are most likely doomed to being displeased for the next several cycles.. Look at who the D's are talking about running in 2028.. Corey Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Rahm Emanuel, AOC, Pritzker, Newsome, Whitmer and others have all expressed an interest in running... All of them are genuine turds as humans..

The R's are at least putting up some people that appear to be decent on the surface.. Abbott, DeSantis, Rubio, Vance have toyed with running.. but there are some bombastic personalities out there also talking about it like MTG also talking about a potential campaign..

 

[cwpayton]

Sadly I think it may well be the new norm..

Look on both sides of the aisle..

AOC, Talib, Omar, Crockett, et al... all low class, low rent, shit bird humans...

The right has purged several of its more bombastic players.. MTG, Geatz, etc.. but its still got Boebert, Fine, and others..

I dont think its a coincidence that most of these people are either the youngest of Gen X or are Millenials.. the decorum of the older generations is simply lost..

We might get lucky and get 1 more president out of Gen X.... the boomers are certainly done.. and MAYBE that guy/gal will have some decency about them... but.. Biden certainly didnt have any decency.. Trump doesnt exhibit much decency.. and I'd argue that the major D candidate prior to Trump didnt either... Hillary Clinton? Shes probably the biggest shit stain of a human of them all..

Sadly if the standard for us thinking a president is a success or a failure is their social behavior, we are most likely doomed to being displeased for the next several cycles.. Look at who the D's are talking about running in 2028.. Corey Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Rahm Emanuel, AOC, Pritzker, Newsome, Whitmer and others have all expressed an interest in running... All of them are genuine turds as humans..

The R's are at least putting up some people that appear to be decent on the surface.. Abbott, DeSantis, Rubio, Vance have toyed with running.. but there are some bombastic personalities out there also talking about it like MTG also talking about a potential campaign..

Maybe on average ,but I met one of the finest young men Id ever met on an ELK hunt with my son and his buddy, about 5 yrs ago ,he was a warrant officer and completed Helicopter flight training ,and was stationed in Alaska, and sadly killed in the helicopter crash ,he was only 28 I believe. ITS more about your up bringing than your age. and our society is sorely lacking in old school morals. such as truth ,honesty, justice,sacred oaths, and long on greed ,me,me,me, and instant gratifacations.
unfortunately I cant get the article to post here on the helo crash. Is IN the colorado springs sun.

 

[steve white]

With Jesse Jackson gone, how will race baiting, graft, kickbacks and corruption ever be the same?

I am thoroughly depressed.

I can still hear Rush Limbaugh saying, "The REV-rund Jesse JACK-sun" and then describing him just as you did. He should have removed the Reverend from his name voluntarily long ago.