Regarding the cost of shooting down those Iranian drones etc...We act like, no big deal. It is an expensive deal, and what if a few of those systems glitched or jets malfunctioned? Massive destruction in Israel.
Kudos to Uri Berliner. I watched that TED video with rising bile in my gut that made me want to puke (sorry for the crude term for Vomit). She is one confused lady and needs to be leading some self help goup. She isn't woke she is blind to reality.
I would think I have some expertise in missile defense. First, I have a masters in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Second, I worked the US Army missile command in the warhead and fuse branch of the structures division of McMorrow Labs. Third, I worked at Marshall Space Flight center in the Design and Assembly engineering branch on Space Shuttle pyrotechnics systems and various failure investigation teams.
Star Wars (SDI) was always treated as a fantasy by the liberals opposed to President Reagan. Why? Because it challenged their narrative of the world. That the US being a Super power was wrong and that a multilateral world was preferable.
Aside from the technical issue of developing the technology to reliably destroy an enemy's missile systems, the overriding issue is the role of deterrence in setting international relationships. Or better yet imposing accountability to individuals or countries violating social norms. IN the old days, if you stole a horse, you were hung. Today, if you steal a car, you face minimal consequences. If you are Iran and you foment terrorism around the Mideast, you are still allowed to sell oil and get billions of dollars from the US government. This is not deterrence. So, the ability of the military to step in and defeat the Iranian threat depends on weapon systems.
Weapon systems become more complex as capabilities rise. At USMICOM we talked about Lethality--the probability I will defeat an enemy (in this specific case a ballistic missile). Hitting a fast-moving ballistic missile is difficult. It took time to put all the pieces together. Now we have a proven platform to defeat multiple threats from the SM3, SM6, GBI, etc. No one should be surprised this is true or that we could not develop the tech. Sadly, liberals when in office (Clinton, Obama, and Biden) reduced investments in these technologies and thus delayed their role out.
But clearly, the SM3 system will be integrated into many of the Western powers' militaries. Korea, Japan, and Australia will integrate the system on their destroyers. Japan will add it to their ground based defense systems. Poland and Romania have them integrated into their land-based systems. IN short, the US can and will be the arsenal of liberty to many of our allies because no administration will deny the sale of the systems to our trusted allies faced with the military threat of Russia, China North Korea and Iran.
But at the end of the day, if we just developed our oil in North America (the US and Canada) we could easily deny Iran the ability to sell any oil or export any natural gas. That is the simplest deterrence. Dont let our enemies enrich themselves at our expense.
Thank you for your contributions to our defense. The past two years have been revelatory about the strengths and weaknesses of western (mostly U.S.) vs Russian air defense systems.
I have no idea if Biden’s story about “Uncle Bosi” is true, but such things absolutely did happen. If President Bush had been captured rather than rescued by submarine after his TBM was shot down, the Japanese on those islands did engage in ritual cannibalism. Read “Flyboys”.
"Our reverence for the truth might be a distraction that’s getting in the way of finding common ground and getting things done."...
You troglodytes just need to recognize our version of the truth based on our feelings and our subjective reading of the tea leaves that our agenda is on the right side of history, so just STFU and do the things we want done.
My brother like in Salt Lake City. In 2022 the eco freaks were saying the Great Salt Lake will disappear. The winter of 22/23 snowfall was so wet and heavy it collapsed roofs. The lake is approaching 2018-2020 levels.
Of Gov. Newsom in California, the citizens elected this guy, then they re elected him. They knew what he was like and the knew his policies. He still supports California's massive boondoggle in the high speed rail going from nowhere and ending in the middle of nowhere. If he helps drive California's economy into the ground then so be it. The fear is that he is positioning himself to be the Democrats nominee should Biden drop out or for election 2028. He will bring his economy killing policies to the national level and Democrats will fall all over themselves to vote for him. Nothing drives the Democrats more than killing an economy with burdensome regulations except their hatred of Trump.
To Katherine Maher: I can certainly understand that your vapid ideas arise from where you come from and how you feel that people perceive you, but what basis do you have for calling that “truth”? To quote the famous philosopher Inigo Montoya, “I don’t think that word means what you think it means.”
Some folks will never grasp (in this life) that there are eternal consequences for our actions. And when they meet those consequences face-to-face, it'll be too late to change course.
As NPR is undeniably over-the-top biased, it’s incredible anyone’s tax dollars support them. Love to have Jim Jordan dispose the CEO in front of congress, while we still have control in the house.
And, to that end, anyone have any ideas of getting MTG to be a team player? It’s beyond me that the current situation needs to be explained to her. I believe even Trump has told her to stand down.
Well, that just can't be! I've heard her campaign commercials. Whether you need a flag flown over the Capitol or advice on your Cross Fit workout, she's a Congresswoman for the people! ;)
I made up the Cross Fit part, but it seemed fitting. I actually remember hearing one of MTG's commercials, and it was so good, exactly what you'd want to hear from your Representative. I just wish she weren't such a circus act.
Regarding the cost of shooting down those Iranian drones etc...We act like, no big deal. It is an expensive deal, and what if a few of those systems glitched or jets malfunctioned? Massive destruction in Israel.
I love the kids in the Google office wearing masks. Absolute insanity.
Kudos to Uri Berliner. I watched that TED video with rising bile in my gut that made me want to puke (sorry for the crude term for Vomit). She is one confused lady and needs to be leading some self help goup. She isn't woke she is blind to reality.
I would think I have some expertise in missile defense. First, I have a masters in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Second, I worked the US Army missile command in the warhead and fuse branch of the structures division of McMorrow Labs. Third, I worked at Marshall Space Flight center in the Design and Assembly engineering branch on Space Shuttle pyrotechnics systems and various failure investigation teams.
Star Wars (SDI) was always treated as a fantasy by the liberals opposed to President Reagan. Why? Because it challenged their narrative of the world. That the US being a Super power was wrong and that a multilateral world was preferable.
Aside from the technical issue of developing the technology to reliably destroy an enemy's missile systems, the overriding issue is the role of deterrence in setting international relationships. Or better yet imposing accountability to individuals or countries violating social norms. IN the old days, if you stole a horse, you were hung. Today, if you steal a car, you face minimal consequences. If you are Iran and you foment terrorism around the Mideast, you are still allowed to sell oil and get billions of dollars from the US government. This is not deterrence. So, the ability of the military to step in and defeat the Iranian threat depends on weapon systems.
Weapon systems become more complex as capabilities rise. At USMICOM we talked about Lethality--the probability I will defeat an enemy (in this specific case a ballistic missile). Hitting a fast-moving ballistic missile is difficult. It took time to put all the pieces together. Now we have a proven platform to defeat multiple threats from the SM3, SM6, GBI, etc. No one should be surprised this is true or that we could not develop the tech. Sadly, liberals when in office (Clinton, Obama, and Biden) reduced investments in these technologies and thus delayed their role out.
But clearly, the SM3 system will be integrated into many of the Western powers' militaries. Korea, Japan, and Australia will integrate the system on their destroyers. Japan will add it to their ground based defense systems. Poland and Romania have them integrated into their land-based systems. IN short, the US can and will be the arsenal of liberty to many of our allies because no administration will deny the sale of the systems to our trusted allies faced with the military threat of Russia, China North Korea and Iran.
But at the end of the day, if we just developed our oil in North America (the US and Canada) we could easily deny Iran the ability to sell any oil or export any natural gas. That is the simplest deterrence. Dont let our enemies enrich themselves at our expense.
Thank you for your contributions to our defense. The past two years have been revelatory about the strengths and weaknesses of western (mostly U.S.) vs Russian air defense systems.
You make way too much sense. Have you ever thought of running for office, maybe president?
You answered your own question, Linda! He has too much sense to be the president.
I have no idea if Biden’s story about “Uncle Bosi” is true, but such things absolutely did happen. If President Bush had been captured rather than rescued by submarine after his TBM was shot down, the Japanese on those islands did engage in ritual cannibalism. Read “Flyboys”.
Apparently Biden’s uncles aircraft went down at sea, with one survivor, and was never found. So, made up story with a smidgen on truth.
Gonna download that Google sit-in bust video, and save it as perhaps the ONLY record in the past five years of progressives being arrested.
Love it.
"Our reverence for the truth might be a distraction that’s getting in the way of finding common ground and getting things done."...
You troglodytes just need to recognize our version of the truth based on our feelings and our subjective reading of the tea leaves that our agenda is on the right side of history, so just STFU and do the things we want done.
Two years of rain flooded Dubai in one day...
2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai eruption.
My brother like in Salt Lake City. In 2022 the eco freaks were saying the Great Salt Lake will disappear. The winter of 22/23 snowfall was so wet and heavy it collapsed roofs. The lake is approaching 2018-2020 levels.
Yep, hunga tonga put gigatons of moisture in the atmosphere... it's gotta fall out somewhere and get recycled.
Of Gov. Newsom in California, the citizens elected this guy, then they re elected him. They knew what he was like and the knew his policies. He still supports California's massive boondoggle in the high speed rail going from nowhere and ending in the middle of nowhere. If he helps drive California's economy into the ground then so be it. The fear is that he is positioning himself to be the Democrats nominee should Biden drop out or for election 2028. He will bring his economy killing policies to the national level and Democrats will fall all over themselves to vote for him. Nothing drives the Democrats more than killing an economy with burdensome regulations except their hatred of Trump.
To Katherine Maher: I can certainly understand that your vapid ideas arise from where you come from and how you feel that people perceive you, but what basis do you have for calling that “truth”? To quote the famous philosopher Inigo Montoya, “I don’t think that word means what you think it means.”
Montoya is an oft quoted philosopher in our home.
You go Kari lake. Let’s go down the for sure loss category when it would have been an easy win.
Do you know how to make a small fortune in a blue state or city? Start with a large fortune.🤣
Thank you to all the extremist Handmaiden’s Tale Republicans for handing AZ to the dems.
You can thank Republican idiots like Kari Lake.
Naw. She is pivoting to the political realities.
Some folks will never grasp (in this life) that there are eternal consequences for our actions. And when they meet those consequences face-to-face, it'll be too late to change course.
With respect to the Google employees sitting in in their boss's office, perhaps we should simply call them Hamasholes.
As NPR is undeniably over-the-top biased, it’s incredible anyone’s tax dollars support them. Love to have Jim Jordan dispose the CEO in front of congress, while we still have control in the house.
And, to that end, anyone have any ideas of getting MTG to be a team player? It’s beyond me that the current situation needs to be explained to her. I believe even Trump has told her to stand down.
‘depose’ 🙄 Wish you could edit with iPhone. I can on my Mac, and sometimes using my phone. But not always. Weird substack functionality.
I can't edit an original comment on my Android, but I can edit a response to a comment. Weird.
I’ve tried posting on her Facebook account a while back for similar issues…..got nothing. Always respectful but firm on being smart and strategic.
Well, that just can't be! I've heard her campaign commercials. Whether you need a flag flown over the Capitol or advice on your Cross Fit workout, she's a Congresswoman for the people! ;)
😂
I made up the Cross Fit part, but it seemed fitting. I actually remember hearing one of MTG's commercials, and it was so good, exactly what you'd want to hear from your Representative. I just wish she weren't such a circus act.
Kind of not acceptable. Too much riding on avoiding stupid. Do you have her email info? Their websites put up blocks to anyone not in their districts.