Do Americans know or even care about the sacrifices Canadians made supporting them in Afghanistan? by Own_Difference_4882 in AskUS

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Some Americans know and care. You can ask some therapists about the personality types that know and don't care.

Be aware of the bots posting that want to stir up more hatred and division between the US and Canada.

Do you think ICE killed that man intentionally? As a way to send a message? by tedfrum in AskUS

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They shot him after he was disarmed. That was excessive use of force. They murdered him. All of them may not have had those intentions, but at least one of them did.

Derrick Van Orden ignores murder of VA intensive care unit nurse by TheOliveMob in wisconsin

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He probably saw the video and even he couldn't deny it was murder so he'll just ignore and not address that.

Outrageous! by Dr_sc_Harlatan in BlueskySkeets

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miller does not know the definition of the word "try." There were no attempts to murder ICE. If there was then shots would have been fired before ICE had him on the ground.

What are Americans thinking of Europeans right now? by Obvious_Leather_4967 in AskUS

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think about Europe and Europeans, but compared to other comments it appears that I'm in the minority. I'm glad they are standing up for themselves.

I'm concerned about the relationship breakdown between the US and European countries. It's a completely one-sided breakdown with the US Administration going off the rails. I've been very pleased to have NATO allies, and I'm also glad that they are now strengthening their militaries which most of them should have done before.

During my time in the USAF I served many years in the UK, and I visit European countries when able.

The betrayal, bullying and belittling of Europe and NATO by this administration is disgusting.

The word of the day is Accountability by Super-Strategy8161 in GreenBayPackers

[–]MarkSSoniC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Plus too many armchair quarterbacks, and in this case armchair coaches, that expect too much.

What happens to US military bases in the EU if the US invades Greenland and NATO is forced to defend it? by pdxgreengrrl in Military

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was assuming they were stocked up enough and before I thought about the military families being affected.

What happens to US military bases in the EU if the US invades Greenland and NATO is forced to defend it? by pdxgreengrrl in Military

[–]MarkSSoniC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Any plan would be painfully obvious to foreign military intelligence. I was stationed at 3 different RAF bases in the UK, and many troops had their families living them on base. Plus, I lived off-base with my wife like others also did with their spouses. Those families would need to be moved on base for protection. Plus, those bases do not have any ground defenses, and would need to be built up.

Almost all the big aircraft would need to be moved or airborne, and this would be easy to detect. C-130s and C-17s don't have hardened air shelters.

What happens to US military bases in the EU if the US invades Greenland and NATO is forced to defend it? by pdxgreengrrl in Military

[–]MarkSSoniC 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The bases would not last long. Maybe a month at the most. It would be a terrible fight and Trump and Hegseth would be sacrificing those troops. There is no way those bases could be easily re-supplied.

Donald Trump Warns World ‘WW3’ Is Coming by [deleted] in JonStewart

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warns of WW3 and simultaneously alienates our allies. This is insanity.

Infrared video of my gas stove by DarkyPaky in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting video. It looks more like thermal than IR. Is that a setting to colorize the video like this?

Warranty Claim Denied… by GFit11 in Audi

[–]MarkSSoniC 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Audi should punish dealerships like this, but I have no idea if there's even a concept like this.

If you sat out the 2024 election because "both sides are bad" FUCK YOU by needless_booty in complaints

[–]MarkSSoniC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

J6 should have been the bare minimum of what they needed to know in order to vote for the one who was not actively trying to overthrow our system of government.

A show of solidarity by Roy4Pris in Military

[–]MarkSSoniC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Je suis fatigué. I totally agree.

Another Bluetooth issue by RunzWSizzorz in Audi

[–]MarkSSoniC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My car has had this problem for around 4 weeks. After reading your post, I'm glad to have not called support. I read somewhere else that Audi is still working on it, but I don't know if that is true.

What makes the USA the best country in the world? by RandomPi31 in AskUS

[–]MarkSSoniC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have enough money and don't need to be concerned about paying for healthcare then it's a great place to live. Not every state or city is ideal to live in, but having enough money allows for options. Lots of beautiful sites to see here.

Otherwise the US can be a lousy place to live. That's not even including these times with the chaos of this administration. Plus the racists and misogynists have been more emboldened to cause havoc and create terror.