US Army HIMARS @ Exercise Diamond Storm...

 

Open Comment Post. 6 Jan 2021

 

Spear 3 for UK F-35

 

Rheinmetall to supply trucks to German Army

 

#Rheinmetall to supply #Bundeswehr with additional #military trucks – total volume tops €500 million, with almost €390 million coming from Germany’s pandemic recovery package #defence #army #truck https://t.co/VLlSiOYm9E pic.twitter.com/TCv7gVbN9z

— Rheinmetall Group (@RheinmetallAG) January 6, 2021

Damn. Lost both Senate seats in GA? I have never seen a movement sabotage itself so effectively!

 Jesus H. Christ.

The Republicans lost both Senate seats in GA?  I have never seen a party/movement sabotage itself so effectively as the Republicans have in that election.

It was a comedy of errors.

The Senate Majority Leader draws a line in sand over stimulus spending?  Refuses to bring up 2K checks?  Right before an election?  Idiot move.  

Trump bangs the drum on a stolen election?  Basically killing any chance of getting his voters to the polls?  Idiot move.

The 2 Republicans running dull, boring and lackluster campaigns when a hardcore populist message was needed during this time of economic distress being felt on both the left and right, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, not properly addressing the outrage that both sides feel over this crisis because of the actions of MANY LOCAL POLITICIANS that have enacted draconian restrictions? Idiot move.

This should have been a slam dunk.

Sorry.

Stacy Abrams is just not that charismatic a leader to "get out the vote".  Even if she was, the black population is only 29% in state.

This election was lost with White Middle/Middle Upper class voters.

The sad thing?

We won't get another political party.  What we will get is a Republican party in turmoil.

The sadder thing?

The Dems will be going thru the same thing with their ultra left faction.

The worst thing?

2020 sucked. 2021 will be worst.  The empire will retreat from the frontiers while the barbarians (played by the Chinese in this case) will advance.  Not militarily but economically.

The tragedy?

The Chinese fucked up and let this thing escape.  But they are winning right now.

Open Comment Post. 5 Jan 2021

 

Decision time. To take the vaccine or not...

 Hey all.

Sorry for not posting but life ya know.  Anyway, got word that because of "the job" we are getting offered the vaccine.

To say that it was the cause of alot of discussion is an understatement.  A little background.  The vaccine is being offered to medical professionals in New York.  A state that was body slammed, curb stomped and almost put down like a rabid dog by the coronavirus in March of last year.

But ya know what?

I heard on the news that at least 30% of those medical pros are refusing to take it.

The crazy thing?

From an unofficial poll of my dept I'd say that 50% are saying no.

I'm conflicted.

I have serious concerns about the speed of development, whether or not it even works, the need for a vaccine when the lethality of this thing is in doubt (from a statistical perspective...every death is important...but that applies even without a pandemic raging!) and to be honest the long term implications of taking it vs fighting off the virus.

I just don't know.

So while I chew on this thing, I have to ask.  What are you guys gonna do when your time comes?

What threats from Iran? Did I miss something???

Pentagon: Carrier USS Nimitz Will Stay in Middle East After Threats from Iran - USNI Newshttps://t.co/uwjiV623uD pic.twitter.com/B8pe80IauX

— U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) January 4, 2021

A couple of weeks ago there was intense military air activity by US airpower in the Middle East.

Now this.

My question.

What threats came from Iran?  Did I miss something?  Anyone have any info on this ... fully aware that we don't watch the news in the ME as closely as we should but I haven't heard even a whisper about threats. 

Open Comment Post. 4 Jan 2021

 

China isn't hard to figure out...they're showing their hand!

If China is building missiles capable of hitting moving targets at 2,000+ miles, it is because they mean to be able to destroy US Navy ships from a long way off. If they are building Amphibs, it stands to reason they want the capability to land troops in other countries.

— David B. Larter (@DavidLarter) January 4, 2021

Long range fires to destroy ships.

Amphibs to land their Marines.

Simple.

Ain't hard.

Ain't rocket science.

They're coming to drink the West's milkshake! 

RoyalNavy rating became the first casualty of the Anglo-Zulu war.

#OnThisDay 1879 a @RoyalNavy rating became the first casualty of the Anglo-Zulu war. The sailor was part of the Naval Brigade from HM Ships ACTIVE, TENEDOS & SHAH and fell in to the River Tugela whilst crossing, he was then eaten by a crocodile. pic.twitter.com/VpDdZDDTy1

— On This Day RN (@OnthisdayRN) January 4, 2021

Wow.

What a horrible way to die. 

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