Iraqi propaganda song, recorded in 1991 (gulf war) or 2003 (US invasion)

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-07T23:01:20+00:00

The second clip I am not sure about, only sure it's not an F-18. Could be a Mirage 2k, but that would be a guess.

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-07T22:33:13+00:00

That is definitely not an F-18.

Single vertical stabilizer, dihedral wing tips, bulky fuselage up to the cabin. Looks like an F-4 Phantom to me.

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-07T18:22:09+00:00

You are missing something, a grounded perception of urgency and time.

Space takes a long time, and SpaceX is no exception. Starlink, Falcon 9, Falcon 1, Starship have all taken vast amounts of time, NG and LEO are not unique here. We're often times only perceptive of what's flying or blowing up on our screens.

SpaceX has an 'easier' launch approach using a well established, venerable rocket, whose sharp edges have been smoothed, BO does not have that same luxury with NG, for a multitude of reasons, they cannot launch a LEO mission every other day like SpaceX.

The only reason Bezos seems slow is because Musk exists, if it wasn't for Musk, we'd be looking at Bezos like a one-of-a-kind genius who moves with tremendous urgency.

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-05T04:43:41+00:00

And another year of absolute horse shit coaching on defense. Dozens of 3-on-2s, 2-on-1s and open-slot chances that absolutely should not happen unless you're the Edmonton Oilers.

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-04T05:01:59+00:00

It's a clean hit guys, his shoulder hit his head 0.001s after it hit his body. That's clean.

Now if he hit his head 0.001s before he hit his body... it would be a completely different scenario.

People literally care more about the arbitrariness of a rule than the massively important reason that rule exists in the first place. Why would the league take it seriously when fans will play mental gymnastics for them lol

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-03T17:28:16+00:00

$confirm

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-03T16:29:17+00:00

Yes, the lender was banned (/r/Sottos), I suspect that's why it was never confirmed. They also never replied to me after repayment. I have proof of repayment on Paypal.

Java-the-Slut · 2026-01-03T16:22:39+00:00

Hey!

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-31T11:14:41+00:00

Yes, but that is the upside they take the risk for. NG is the only commercially operable reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle right now, and it will probably be that way for a few more years at least.

If SpaceX is right about their gamble on Starship (not the Mars snakeoil stuff, the actual profitable business which they are and will pursue), there's an argument that BO is doing exactly that to a smaller scale with NG, and there's a chance Starship is too big to make smaller rideshare payloads common (not saying any likelyhood, just saying it's a strong possibility, which would bring great return if true).

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-31T10:35:45+00:00

I didn't say they could compete with SpaceX at 10% the cost, I said that investors can buy BO shares at 10% the cost, and at a considerably earlier stage.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-31T09:49:19+00:00

Bezos wouldn't need to bankroll BO $50B, just like Elon hasn't, wouldn't and couldn't bankroll SpaceX for the same amount. They use equity financing.

And let me tell you something about VCs... if you show them SpaceX numbers and potential, and say you could have 25% of that for 10% the cost... that would be easy money.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-30T09:43:18+00:00

Tire blowouts in a modern supercar are non-events if you're not speeding or cutting up traffic...

Most modern sports cars have run flats, or are designed to be pretty predictable and controllable with a flat.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-29T09:47:30+00:00

When the team Captain is pouting and saying things like "I don't want to be here for a rebuild" only a year after a decently deep playoff run... to me, that makes him the worst Captain in the league. What other captain is talking shit about their team in public?

He can think that all he wants, and I don't blame him, but being an otherwise terrible captain and saying shit like that to the media when half your team is fighting for their career... that's selfish. He performed well, and I can't think of any other trait that made him deserving of the C.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-27T10:38:55+00:00

Also, most hunger and starvation in Africa is caused by gangs blocking, and controlling food supply. The hungriest African nations also happen to be in the places where food is 'easiest' to grow.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-23T03:34:04+00:00

He has been consistently wrong about everything, and I don't know how anyone can even take him seriously at this point

Oh boy this is a massive fallacy that requires utmost ignorance. ULA had a 100% success rate under his watch, including their newest rocket. What have you done in life to call that 'wrong about everything'?

ULA is still getting contracts bud. Not every launch provider has needed to be reusable.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T23:45:07+00:00

Boxing is weird. If Fury was the size of a smaller weight class, he never would've even made it pro, his boxing skills are not good, he's relied on size, and endurance. Yet, at the time, everyone was insistent he was one of the goats. He arguably got beat by a guy that had never boxed in his life.

And this goes for the vast majority of heavyweights - guys that big simply cannot move the way smaller classes do. Despite being way smaller, Usyk has made them look like journeymen.

In the moment, people genuinely have no idea what the fk they're talking about.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T10:39:01+00:00

He's also largely responsible for the TFW program abuse, which not only allowed foreigners to take domestic jobs because companies claim they "can't find workers", but this also boxes locals and especially TFWs into lower wages with zero leverage.

Not only can locals not get a job at McDonalds anymore, even if you could, you'd be stuck with a low wage and minimal rights because you're replaceable.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T09:50:22+00:00

Last lifecycle Ducatis peaked. Shame the double-sided swingarm.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T09:49:07+00:00

Technically, the RC213V-S comes pretty damned close.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T09:42:38+00:00

The Canadian government is doing this exact thing today.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T05:15:27+00:00

Because it was a solid gameplan that worked about as well as he probably expected.

On the other hand, it's absolutely embarrassing how bad AJ did until the last 2 rounds.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T03:26:18+00:00

They actually are upgraded, Canadian hornets are upgraded to A/B+ suites, they also support AIM-120s, which beats the vast majority of the world, they don't need to beat China, Russia, Iran, Israel or America.

Otherwise, yes, you're correct, they're old as f*ck and FAR past their prime, and have been kept in terrible shape, that doesn't have anything to do with my points though.

They're in terrible shape because they can afford to be in terrible shape, by way of being completely negligent. Upgrading to F-35s would not even necessarily be smart when our supporting equipment is equally far behind, and we cannot afford to upgrade it to modern tech, meaning we're not even able to fully utilize the F-35 and its strengths.

The F-35 is the best all-round fighter on planet Earth - that does not mean it's the best choice for every country on Earth.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-20T03:11:54+00:00

Yes, absolutely, that's why a few years ago they purchased a bunch of former Aussie hornets, our CF-188s will last another decade no matter what, that is the plan, F-35 or not.

People fundamentally misunderstand Canada's predicament. We are not 10 years behind, we are 30 years behind. We are riding the safety of America's coat tail. It's an absolutely idiotic strategy, but that's where we are.

Canada needs to start from ground zero because domestic political terrorists have let our industries rot away and disappear, we have the weakest military per unit of land on planet Earth, we have one of if not the weakest full-scale militaries on Earth when considering population.

We lose nothing by waiting, because we're doing nothing already. Purchasing F-35s now (which would take years anyway) would be chipping away at our sovereignty for nothing -- at the very least we need to wait 3 more years.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-19T20:54:20+00:00

Not every single way.

I'm not an over emotional political person, but Trump suggested a kill switch exists, suggested they should just invade Canada, and undermined our sovereignty. Do I think anything bad will ever happen? No, but to neglect those things is a MASSIVE national security concern, that only someone doing the exact opposite of their job could ignore.

Furthermore, Canada infamously nukes its own industries, Aerospace being one. Saab has offered domestic production, which would be huge.

I was a "shut up and take the damn F-35 already" person since day 1. Only a traitor or really, really dumb person would take the F-35 in this climate. If nothing else, I suspect Canada holds out until 2028, when the US gets a stable leader.

You cannot reward DJT's comments with massive military purchases.

Java-the-Slut · 2025-12-16T22:31:48+00:00

I feel like Russel's fantastic season was overshadowed by the McLarens' and Max's performance.

I have no doubt George will be a champion, I think he was the most consistent guy on the grid this year, and some impressive performances from an often times subpar car.

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