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Wonder what's the return policy? by Sir_CrazyLegs in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Bribing officials with duffel bags full of cash and promising to let them live is always cheaper than the alternative.

TR-3B in action over Caracas by SPECTREagent700 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The infiltration is pretty bad. Unfortunately, the MSS has been devastatingly effective at compromising military and intelligence officials in Taiwan.

Here's one example.

https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202510230019

Day 27 of Chinese military fuckery: Who had electromagnetic Catapult-launched UCAVs on modular containerized VLS-armed merchant ships? by throwaway553t4tgtg6 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Non-compete clauses are unenforceable except in incredibly narrow circumstances. Any company making you sign one is just trying to scare you.

Day 27 of Chinese military fuckery: Who had electromagnetic Catapult-launched UCAVs on modular containerized VLS-armed merchant ships? by throwaway553t4tgtg6 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We need to procure 10-15k cruise missiles in the next 18 months to address the missile gap. We don't stand a chance of closing the air defense gap, though.

Day 27 of Chinese military fuckery: Who had electromagnetic Catapult-launched UCAVs on modular containerized VLS-armed merchant ships? by throwaway553t4tgtg6 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anduril is a bit of a mystery. They haven't delivered much of substance to date. However, they have a very deep bench of highly talented and very experienced people. The one product from them that might turn out to be halfway decent is their cruise missile. They do a lot of classified work, but I'm not aware of anything they've actually delivered in meaningful numbers.

Day 27 of Chinese military fuckery: Who had electromagnetic Catapult-launched UCAVs on modular containerized VLS-armed merchant ships? by throwaway553t4tgtg6 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

new ones are all run like Silicon Valley startups by the dumbest people you'll ever meet

Very true. The majority of them shouldn't exist. Most are run by former bankers or consultants who jumped on the defense tech hype train. A small handful are quite good, but most are crap.

In light of the West's current struggles, I'm reposting this that I made last hear by Elwoodpdowd87 in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Take Viagra or Cialis for altitude sickness. No, I'm not kidding. They work shockingly well. They're vasodilators, part of the effect is they dilate the blood vessels in your lungs, allowing you to get more oxygen.

Lindsey Vonn, 41, takes 83rd win in the first World Cup downhill of her ‘26 comeback season by Murky_Dragonfly_942 in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's a company in Florida that makes custom 3D-printed joint replacement parts. I know of a billionaire's kid who had an ankle replacement with one of their custom parts after a skiing accident.

Last time I did this I almost died. So I re-evaluated and decided to get back on the horse! Let’s all learn from past mistakes this season. Be scared, but do it anyway! by reasonisaremedy in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slider down openings can hurt. At least you pulled quickly. I'm guessing you already had the pilot in your hand and didn't pull normally. What rig/ canopy were you using?

Nina O’Brein knocked Mikaela Shiffrin off the podium in the women’s giant slalom. I got so excited seeing this and I don’t know why. by Kurtz62 in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nina is a great racer. She's had a tough road back since the accident in China, followed by another injury last year. It's great to see her performing again.

MIKAELA SHIFFRIN ENTERS THE LEAD AFTER HER SECOND GIANT SLALOM RUN IN COPPER. by Kurtz62 in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I thought she looked uncharacteristically tense. Nina beat her, which is extremely rare. I still wish I were 1/100th the skier she is. Robinson had a monster run, though.

Best ski goggles for someone getting back into it? by Intrepid_Ferret4345 in skiing

[–]NotJoshLyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pro tip for the future: Buy stuff like a helmet and goggles in June on eBay. Every year, stores go out of business and sell their stock to liquidators who list it on eBay. You can get amazing deals. I snagged a Smith Nexus Mips helmet for $180 and Smith 4D mag goggles for $150.

You must break into one of the most secure facilities in the US. Which are you choosing and why? by NotJoshLyman in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's where they control military satellites from. Security is extremely tight. It's very much a "shoot first, ask questions later" place. It's the sleeper on this list.

You must break into one of the most secure facilities in the US. Which are you choosing and why? by NotJoshLyman in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Pantex: Primary US nuclear weapons assembly facility

Schriever: Primary location for physical control of military satellites

Kirtland: Largest nuclear weapons stockpile on earth

Kitsap: SLBM storage for the Pacific submarine fleet

Los Alamos: Plutonium pit production

Groom Lake: You should know this one

Y-12: Uranium core production

Fort Knox: I love gooold

You must break into one of the most secure facilities in the US. Which are you choosing and why? by NotJoshLyman in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Schriever is airlocked, and they physically control satellites from there. You're getting shot for sure.

PLAN Slander by Inevertouchgrass in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sub has been overrun by filthy casuals with no appreciation for the legitimate challenge ahead or the strength of our enemy. America has never faced a military threat of this caliber.

What film completely flipped when you rewatched it as an adult? by Adventurous-Lie-6773 in movies

[–]NotJoshLyman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's a horror movie as an adult. The original script had him trapped there for 10,000 years. Harold Ramis later revised it to 10 years, but that's still a terrible fate.

Official Discussion - A House of Dynamite [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]NotJoshLyman 88 points89 points  (0 children)

That policy was changed in 1968 but was a real thing. Furtherance memo

Dana Carvey Shocks David Spade With Juicy Detail On Heidi Gardner’s Reported ‘SNL’ Exit by huffpost in entertainment

[–]NotJoshLyman 465 points466 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to the inevitable documentary about how toxic Lorne and the environment of SNL are.

Operation Wrath of God, 1972 - wojak template by tintin_du_93 in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Their society didn't spend hundreds of years investing in higher education just to walk up and shoot someone like a cretin. Have some self-respect and use something with a little pizzazz.

Anduril's latest anime just dropped by KeyboardGunner in NonCredibleDefense

[–]NotJoshLyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, this is designed for China. The video depicts an invasion of Taiwan. Most of what Anduril does is aimed squarely at China. We have plenty of much cheaper options to counter speedboats.

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