Boomerdog

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Agree on principle...disagree on the Tylenol. Today, ya need something a helluva lot stronger!

Actually, it is the shit-faced "Boss Hogg"-like, abusive DA bullying and threatening the officers who appeared to be treating her with respect while doing their jobs WHO heads up the State's "Public Integrity Unit."

There's a saying out there...been out there a long time! "A Grand Jury could indict a ham sandwich!"

Clinton attacks Obama, the left will go crazy!?!?!? The left is already whacked out crazy, they're just ratcheting it up a few more notches.

SOooo...It seems that the Robber Barons of old; the Vanderbuilts, Rockefellers, Hopkins, Stanfords, Carnegies have been replaced... Meet the new boss! Same as the old boss!

Rescue them. Definitely. But someone with 200 jumps is more likely to be able to safely land a beginner canopy than someone with 0 jumps - which is why we have basic regulations for training requirements. It helps cut down on death and injury.

That video you cite should be used by Defense Counsel at trial to show Ms Gibbs does not like any aircraft flying over her house.

So...you cite one source; one critic. And I'd be disingenuous if I did not say that right now the F-35 has many critics and some program development problems that appear to be trying the patience of many. But what's the real word? What are the Generals, and Admirals and program managers and current policy makers of this program REALLY saying about this aircraft? We really don't know what they are truthfully saying. Oh they may make a press release for public consumption but whether that's the truth; we'd both be guessing. I too have questions about a joint aircraft that can be used by three services. The last time it was proposed from one of your heroes, Robert McNamara, we got the F-111. The Marines rejected it, the Navy hated it and the Air Force was cool to it but somehow made it work but the "vark" was the first aircraft to head to the boneyard after Desert Storm. The F-14 was the result of the Navy's legitimate contempt for the F-111 got the name "Tomcat" in honor of Adm Thomas Moorer who faced a Senate Committee and called the F-111 a piece of $#!t. By far, I'm no expert on the F-35. Having read what I've been able to read, it's performance is impressive, albeit, it's coming at a very high price. It's a very different aircraft with higher performance and combat capabilities from the current fleet of operational fighters. That much has been officially stated in the public domain. But the real story? The real specifics? All of that I can assure you is classified. The "other guys' i.e. America's adversaries are closely watching the F-35 and want to know everything they can and for good reason. Given that, remember the words of Winston Churchill, "In wartime, truth is so precious, that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies." Everybody here in this forum can have their opinion, but I would caution, in a situation like this all is rarely what it seems.

You might be right be given the advances in UAV's and UCAV's (Combat UAV's). It has been said that the F-35 may be the last manned fighter developed for a very long time.

Refer back to my first reply. I like to keep things simple but CAS is not a simple issue across the inner service operational mission priorities and to single out the Air Force is a bit sophomoric to say the least. The A-10 is a great airplane and I hate to see it go myself. I have no idea what Air Force Planners have in my mind to replace the venerable A-10 but CAS is still part of the USAF mission like it is for the Navy when and if called upon and of course the Army and Marines.

That's the point...I've heard that joke about "Air Force Civilians" so many times, it's gone rancid. Now do you have anything new like this: If...the Military Services were ordered to "take the building..." The Marines would storm the building from the sea, call in fire from the ships and secure the site. The Army would send out recon units lay mortar and artillery fire down then call in the 101st or 82n'd Airborne (whoever's available) to airdrop in and secure the site. The Navy would open up the guns on board ship and of course send in the Marines. The Air Force would let a contract for a one year lease and four option years in order to make a decision to buy and then would not occupy the premises until the grass seed on the golf course began to sprout. ...something like that! Now was that "stuff" you first put out all you got?

The "Tomcat" has sexy and bad@$$ written all over it to be sure. The F-35 is certainly coming under fire here. But I think this much is true given what is known about the F-35's capabilities. If Maverick wants to engage an F-35 with an F-14 strapped to his behind, he'll be joining Goose.

try again...

"...the high and mighty USAF..." I didn't spend 22 years in that "high and mighty USAF" as you call it to take that one. The USAF flies high, is mighty and can kick the crap outta anything you got!

The Air Force "hates" CAS? And you know this how? First, CAS is well within the operational skill sets and taskings of the Air Force. You can reference Joint Publication 3-09.3, "Close Air Support" and Annex 3-03, "Counterland." Now having stated all of that, your connotation of "USAF hates CAS" is superficial. First, Air Force Doctrine i.e. United States Air Force Doctrine places the first operational priorities on achieving full air superiority of the skies above the land AND maritime battlespaces in any conflict. Doctrine is based upon past lessons learned. Naval Air's first operational commitment is to protect the fleet. Marine Aviation is to protect Marine Ground Forces and for very good reason. Army air i.e. helicopters also provides both a ground support and air interdiction role. Air assets from all four services may be interchanged to support different operational roles in spite of the fact that may not be its foremost operational strength. And if the Air Force is called to perform a CAS role, IT WILL DO SO and do so willingly AND as ordered. It's not a matter of "hating" an Air Tasking Order (ATO), when the ATO comes down, the order is complied with, planned and executed.

What BillyVance said after you...mega dittoes!

Follow the $$$! Advertising $$$ are based upon Nielsens and other important data. Wanna know who's got the best ratings? See where the advertising dollars are being spent and in what time slots. That's gonna tell everyone here what the real ratings are compared to any data from any source that others are going to question. FOLLOW THE MONEY!

Well...fortunately, my wife and I jump so we don't have to face that problem. But having been married almost 32 years, I sense some other dynamics goin' on here. First, there's a good possibility she's scared for you, herself and the kids. Skydiving ain't croquet unless someone decides to beat you to death with a mallet or knocks you in the head with a fast (croquet) ball. It might be prudent to show her injury/death statistics from the USPA and BPA. Quite frankly, we're more at risk at getting injured or killed driving on the interstate freeway here in the Colonies than skydiving. Finally, all of us need a little personal time to recharge our batteries so we can be at our best for others. If that's what skydiving does for you, let her know. I know after a day of jumping my bats are recharged for the challenges and bull$#!t I know I'm going to face during the week. Not a complete comprehensive answer but added to the others here, I hope it helps.

What normiss said...EVERYTIME!

What you describe without blocking your quotes is an excuse to apply the asset forfeiture law. NEVER consent to a search. A cop pulls you over for speeding and finds nothing further illegal (yea cops make up excuses), then there is no further probable cause to search. Make the cop get a search warrant.

44? Youngster! I started at 56! Join POPS (Parachutists Over Phorty!) All that kidding aside, congratulations, welcome to the sport and the DZ.com...it's a wild place!

Justice Kozinski is a rare lone voice in the wilderness amidst a sea of judicial flakes and crackpots that is the 9th Circus err 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Rock on Justice Kozinski!

I like the "my ex-wife approach" analogy. OBTW. Ya know what a hurricane, an earthquake and an ex-wife all have in common? Sooner or later, they all get the house! Since you're out in California and I used to be in California (40 years to be exact), we have a common understanding/experiences of earthquakes. Law on...

Not that I disagree with you in any way. But...the 4th Circuit in Richmond, VA rendered an opposite opinion. The DC Circuit decision was not an en banc decision so look for the Obama Administration to file one more appeal for an en banc hearing before the DC Circuit. Either way, this one ends up in the laps of 9 Supremes.