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Ahh yes, that's what I thought. You didn't actually think, you just followed what you saw on twitter or some other right wing social media site. https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-target-swimsuits-transgender-pride-collection-892500330955 So, turns out that it isn't that "easy" since anti-woke people like you just make shit up to be outraged about. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/05/26/no-target-isnt-selling-kids-tuck-friendly-swimsuit-fact-check/70251989007/ https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/no-target-didnt-offer-tuck-friendly-bathing-suits-for-kids-here-what-is-and-isnt-part-of-its-pride-celebration-line-/articleshow/100486013.cms https://news.yahoo.com/targets-tuck-friendly-swimsuits-only-161611982.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADZ-UNs4BHnARvoUt8rmB2OsRVnUnTkE623jbD8c-V0HZVnyO5HRpLQgxYBE_EsWCS5NZKKeHRqNhi6ABy_uEXd6MTLDUEcTQB3K9zDy7yLfBA9XnZKGyAXForpHS0OlmQIb3mzPf1figgRQC2fcQfXTkbpjnE3Ic6ftGkVC3-wB Notice how all these articles have been around for about a week now...and somehow you still have not been able to educate yourself. It should have been easy, cause it is mostly all mentioned in the headline already and we all know you generally are unable to read more than just that.

I'm guessing a metric shit-ton of Mountain Dew Code Red

Oh this is REALLY going to trigger all the homophobes and transphobes out there. Will we see a boycott of Blue Cross next? In support of the Boston area’s LGBTQIA+ community, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is rolling out 100 rainbow-themed Bluebikes across the Bluebikes system, in celebration of Pride Month in June. Ride a Proud Bike & Support Fenway Health For every ride taken on a Blue Cross Proud bike during the month of June, Blue Cross will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to Fenway Health, which works to enhance the well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. Lyft, which operates Bluebikes under contract with the municipal owners, will contribute $1 per ride after the 10,000th Proud ride. This is the fourth year that Blue Cross has made Proud bike-driven donations to Fenway Health, continuing their dedication to enhancing resources in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Join Blue Cross in showing your support while enjoying a fun and accessible transportation option as you celebrate this Pride Month!

You really want boil their brains, tell them the real story behind Andersen's tale of mermaids. Andersen wrote it as a love letter to his gay crush who had rejected him and married a woman. https://bookstr.com/article/the-little-mermaid-originally-a-gay-love-letter-to-authors-crush-the-little-mermaid-originally-meant-as-gay-love-letter-to-authors-crush/

This makes entirely too much sense.

Nothing. Just your doctor does it as part of the HRAM. Kinda one stop shopping for the TI.

I like those, both seem better than the FAA Class 3 - which I always laughed at. I also never understood why they needed an inventory of tattoos. But, what's wrong with the current urinalysis?

Can't you see it, Everett? Them sirens did this to Pete. They loved him up and turned him into a... horny toad. Pete! Pete! Pete!

As a Strong TIE operating in Canada, the factory gives me a bit more leeway on medicals for aspiring TIs. I usually send them to a Transport Canada certified aero-medical examiner doctor for a TC Class 2 aircrew medical exam. I only ask for a doctor's note stating that they are fit to skydive. I tell aspiring TIs not to bother with TC paperwork as it is expensive and slow.

To the guy who stole my antidepressants: I hope you’re happy now.

Won’t somebody think of the historical accuracy!?

Disgusting. We all know that in every verified mermaid sighting, they have all been white!

Curious to know how you intend to get skydivers to care about USPA and it's mission. For starters, I would engage the Board more with members. I think it was absolutely CRAZY that the Board met in Reno Nevada in the winter. Why not Perris, or Z-Hills, or Spaceland where skydivers would be welcome to interact. And this wasn't isolated. Spokane is the meeting site in July. Although there is a DZ an hour or so away, I will be surprised if the Board goes there. And then there is the issue of elections. Unless I'm missing it, I couldn't find a single word about this month's election in Parachutist. But I did see where USPA reported that MOST skydivers read the print version of Parachutist, and many fewer read it online. So why put the candidate's bios and platforms only online? Moreover, you can't even read about candidates unless you log in to vote. So in answer to your question, I would be very deliberate about engaging with the membership. Skydivers have a great sense of community. This should extend to the Board.

There are several types of "High Risk Activity Medical Clearance Forms." My thoughts are the only thing really needed is a physical, EKG, and Urinalysis. Then your Doctor sends a letter of yes or no without having to disclose anything. Having not been a TI for awhile now; wonder if the tandem manufacturers would need to be on a medical clearance form committee of some type to sign off. Couple of HRAMC forms for review: Senior Fitness Consent Forms.pdf SERE Medical Criteria for High-Risk Training.pdf

Illusory Truth Effect, just repeat a message often enough and fiction becomes truth. A new GOP specialty to keep the base in line and donating $$$. Even if they are later freezing in the dark they won't associate their ignorance with the messenger.

Better to hang with her than with Mike Pence, I guess.

I have said this before, but I still cannot believe how stupid these imbeciles are! Trump Bucks SCAM Exposed DESTROYING Life Savings MAGA Followers

Hi Errol, While most things in life have limits, IMO there is no limit to their stupidity. Jerry Baumchen