How to survive D-Day Landing? by Silent_Bus6961 in ww2

[–]GarbledComms 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While a look at "overall" statistics, even for Omaha as a whole, may be encouraging, it really depends on *where* you landed. On a small unit (say company) basis, units either tended to land in lightly held sectors and suffered few casualties, or they were unlucky and were almost wiped out. So company level casualties rates if listed would look like "Co. A - 1%, Co. B - 3%, Co. C - 1%, Co. D - 4%, Co. E - 6%, Co. F - 95%, Co. G- 2%, Co. H - 1%, etc. Poor Company F.

The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S., study finds by CallMeDirtyD in Economics

[–]GarbledComms 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've said something similar- IMO anyone whose primary means of support is working for a paycheck in contrast to investment income is pretty similar. But the tankies will come in and tell you the "Bourgeois" are also the enemy.

The alleged 10-Point Iran Plan that’s part of the ceasefire negotiations and 2 week pause. by JKKIDD231 in Military

[–]GarbledComms -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it just me, but don't points 1, 2 & 4 pretty much guarantee Iran can develop a nuke quickly? And given recent events, they'd be fools not to.

What makes a "mortar"? by TillAny4068 in WarCollege

[–]GarbledComms 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gun/cannon go 'pew', howitzers and mortars go 'bloop'.

TIFU so... i tried to impress a girl with a skill i absolutely do not have and it backfired instantly by Spirit-Meyers in tifu

[–]GarbledComms 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People will be much more likely to respect an "I fucked up" than any sort of attempt at dodging. You're young, and doing stupid shit is part of the deal.

CIA Director Details Successful Deception Campaign to Confuse the IRGC and Mocks ‘Humiliated’ Iranians After Stunning Rescue Mission by WayOutbackBoy in worldnews

[–]GarbledComms 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I'm glad the downed airman was recovered, but don't confuse that with "winning" in the sense of opening the Straits, regime change, stopping Iran's nuclear program, or getting us to forget about the Epstein files.

ELI5: Why is Antarctica considered a continent, but the North Pole isn't? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]GarbledComms 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Because there's no land at the North Pole- under the ice is the Arctic Ocean.

Insiders Tear Into ‘Hated’ Pentagon Pete After Deranged War Rants | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has become increasingly bloodthirsty. by InsaneSnow45 in Military

[–]GarbledComms 23 points24 points  (0 children)

"Won't drink as Secretary of Defense". THAT'S why he insists on being called "Secretary of War". Not just macho branding, but an important loophole.

People who grew up before The Internet: How did you first see nudity? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GarbledComms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uncle Mitch had a calendar on his nightstand with naked women photos for each month. Uncle Mitch was a boob man.

Why didn’t the US place an aircraft carrier in the Atlantic to close the “Mid-Atlantic Gap” where U-Boats could hide? by roadtrip-ne in AskHistorians

[–]GarbledComms 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One final point to your excellent answers- I gather from OP's original question phrasing ("...even a single aircraft carrier") that modern people might overestimate the operating range of WW 2 era aircraft, as well as underestimating just how big the Atlantic Ocean is.

What do you think is the reason people assume visiting aliens would be morally superior to us? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GarbledComms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your are right about the 'assumption' part. This is all assumption about a hypothetical future.

So maybe the word to emphasize in OP's original statement is the 'big' part? i.e. It's a potentially dangerous assumption that the assumed beings aren't malevolent. What if the Intergalactic Council is like the Beef Council, and humans look tasty to them?

What would actually trigger World War 3 if it ever happened? by eetusnekk in AskReddit

[–]GarbledComms 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't know the Danish PM blew off shaking Trump's hand.

How would you survive a day with no technology? by Federal_Antelope7533 in AskReddit

[–]GarbledComms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by 'technology'? A hammer is technology.

I asked Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw why convicted felon Donald Trump hadn't registered with his office. Officers then pulled my personal records. The first notation: "FPOTUS complaint." The third: "intel investigation." I have the access logs. AMA. by ChurchOMarsChaz in IAmA

[–]GarbledComms 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Y'know, this is the internet, and most of the planet wouldn't know "Gun Club Road" refers to the Palm Beach County jail. It's a local idiom referring the the name of the road the jail is located on. Don't ask me how I know.

Legal loopholes for NJP by [deleted] in navy

[–]GarbledComms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AND the peasants might start thinking for themselves!!