JerryBaumchen

Hi Joe, The Bibi rat has left the ship. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Uh, I don't think so: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/coronavirus/2020/10/23/oregon-coronavirus-updates-weekly-confirmed-covid-19-cases-decrease-slightly/3733338001/ We set a new state record today. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, Re: 'some there get more satisfaction out of disrupting the US than out of the nuclear deal' Possibly. However, Zbigniew Brzezinski ( Pres. Carter's National Security Advisor ) said that one thing he learned while dealing with Iran is that once they agree to something, they stick to it. Jerry Baumchen PS) Try saying Zbigniew Brzezinski five times quickly. :)

Hi Sky, I agree. I have a difficult time believing that Iran would be supporting Trump after what he did to the nuclear deal with them. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy ( again ), Re: 'Jeff Sessions, Mattis, Tillerson, all had at least some backbone. Not to mention the people like McGahn and Vindmann who testified.' And let us not forget Jeff Flake of AZ. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, Re: 'USA Firsters of WW2' Actually, they were America Firsters. While I was alive back then, I was but a wee child and did not really know about them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_First_Committee Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, Update us when she is convicted. That's good enough for me. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Rob, Re: 'Outboard hardware can simplify dressing when donning a lap type parachute.' IMO ease of donning a parachute should not reduce any safety aspects of a design. Re: 'Hip rings make a huge difference in flexibility, especially when stuffing big guys (e.g. me) into small Cessnas. Hip rings also significantly improve flexibility in freefall and under canopy.' I agree 100%. If I were still building sport rigs, I would have hip rings as a no-cost standard. Re: ' Rick Horn told a scary story about spinning under a malfunctioned main, but not being able to see his reserve ripcord, because it was tucked under his main lift web between his chest ring and hip ring. ' I'm not sure just how it gets tucked under the MLW. I guess another argument against have two sets of rings. As I mentioned earlier, two sets of rings can allow the reserve ripcord & the cutaway handle to be back under one's armpit while in free fall. That is just about the last place I would want it during a high-speed situation. I still maintain that a PEP rig should not have hip rings. I tried finding Jan Meyer's article on the 'hole' but could not. That last thing a mfr wants is PEP user to fall out of his/her harness. Split saddles on PEP rigs are bad enough IMO. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, And my apologies to the RNC. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, 'So voters in those states might have reasonably shrugged and stayed home on Election Day.' 'The data suggest this may be happening.' So much for your links. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Via Donald Trump. Let us not forget that. Jerry Baumchen Doug H) Great reply; good for you.

Hi folks, I come from a family that could not be more Democratic; as in, you only vote Democratic. In the late 60's I changed my registration to Republican as I could no longer stand LBJ and his 'Great Society.' It was about 40+ yrs later that I had finally had it with the Republican party. In the 70's, here in Oregon, we had a Republican office holder who was known in this state as Mr. Republican. He was Clay Meyers. When I read of his death back in 2004, his obituary said, "I didn't leave the party. The party left me." This exactly how I feel about the Republican party of today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._Clay_Myers_Jr. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, It looks like the R's are up to it again; I do doubt that the D's are doing this. 'Vote For Trump Or Else!' https://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926139270/voters-in-florida-and-alaska-receive-emails-warning-vote-for-trump-or-else Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, What a total s*** show: 'Parents of 545 separated children still not found' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54636223 I'm thinking that the parents of a lot of these kids will never be found. Now what?????? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, 'Pope Francis indicates support for same-sex civil unions' Each journey begins with the first step. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54627625 Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, Mine looked very similar. Two pages for me also. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I was somewhat wrong. It now looks like the mike(s) will be muted only during the opening comments. Too bad, it was a chance to have something somewhat like a real debate. Once again, America loses. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, I really doubt this. When I voted last week, I voted for a POTUS + US senator, a US Congresswoman, a state Sec of State, a state Treasurer, a local mayor, a couple of city council critters, four ballot measures, and a lot more that I do not remember. If there was only a vote for POTUS on the ballot, you might be right. I have never voted when only a vote for POTUS was the only thing on the ballot. Lots of reasons to be voting, voting for POTUS is only one of many. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, That article is the perfect metaphor for the entire Trump administration. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, Why? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Once again a judge thwarts Trump: 'Court Vacates Trump Administration Rule' https://www.npr.org/2020/10/19/925497374/court-vacates-trump-administration-rule-that-sought-to-kick-thousands-off-food-s So much winning. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Remotely driving forklift trucks. Maybe this is how it will progress. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54431056 Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Just heard on the news that the moderator will be able to mute the microphone of the debaters. Only about 20 yrs too late. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, He sure as H*** did not follow the rules in the earlier debate.* Jerry Baumchen * Few actually do.

Hi lippy, Good for you. I have never failed to vote in any election that I was allowed to do so. Jerry Baumchen