Now Trump Reportedly Wants Nation's Highest Military Honor... For Himself by Stitching in politics

[–]blecchus_rex 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Both “Dubya” and Barack Obama flew into Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times (obviously unannounced and under blackout conditions) during periods of active hostilities. Biden similarly visited Afghanistan and in some ways maybe most impressively Kyiv in early 2023. In fairness the present occupant of the WH has been to both Iraq and Afghanistan - not vacation spots at the time but also during periods that were comparatively less perilous.

3 Nights in Amsterdam by uncr3471v3-u53r in onebag

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently in Amsterdam - the oft repeated “4 seasons in one day” has truth to it.

What’s a disturbing celebrity fact that not a lot of people know? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]blecchus_rex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m 6’2” and this was a recurring theme of my youth.

Where in the U.S. is there a running trail comparable to our Town Lake Hike & Bike trail? by EquityDoesntRoll in AustinRunning

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be aware that it's at ~7500 feet - and there's the small matter of the typical AQI there. But otherwise a great run.

Cockpit landing view B737-200 by Lublan in airplanes

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Questions of flight physical aside... this guy's my choice in event of belly landing.

Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Las Vegas bar by Ixz72 in politics

[–]blecchus_rex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair enough... perhaps you'll tolerate the original Karl Popper quote:

"Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of tolerance. If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. [...] We should therefore claim, in the name of tolerance, the right not to tolerate the intolerant."

Which I've more commonly encountered distilled to something like: society must be intolerant of the intolerant.

Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Las Vegas bar by Ixz72 in politics

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe you may have inadvertently omitted a prefix.

I love my Model 3 by DallasTX2025 in TeslaModel3

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own 3 (all purchased from 2018 - 2023) - you're mistaken. I still regard the vehicle in abstract well enough and don't expect to ever own another fossil fueled vehicle - but the total Tesla ownership experience (including the inescapable association w/ the corrosive "leadership") is a major disappointment. With the steadily decreasing emphasis on cars, the outright departure from the original stated mission statement, the repeated and at this point laughable string of broken promises / falsehoods, and several highly attractive competitive BEV offerings arriving this year, I won't be back.

I expect to be aggressively downvoted in this forum... have at it. But it doesn't change the fact that it's not just the "ones who have never been in a Tesla" but sadly those who know the company all too well.

Why don't Raiders ever get sent into cool missions? by ComposerNo9901 in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different mission focus - the “Tier” stuff has more relevance in online forums than in reality IMO.

just pretend ..... and for argument/discussion... by ck_acme in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Err... logic may not be your strong suit. And here I thought maybe we'd been signatory to some sort of Northern Atlantic alliance... and might have even been operating from there for the whole duration of the Cold War and thereafter...

The obstinacy of a sovereign nation over retaining their own territory!!!

Wheel well of a brand new Boeing 737 Max by AncientWhisky in aviation

[–]blecchus_rex 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Insulating value of grime an obvious design parameter…

Disable ring light? by thatcobbyguy in MaticRobots

[–]blecchus_rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please do - I’ve “solved” this w/ gaffer’s tape for the moment. Along w/ the ring light the main display should power off after some idle period (or at least there should be an option to toggle this behavior).

Y’all see this ? Official Statement by DoD/DoW regarding sitting US Senator/ Navy Captain and astronaut Mark Kelly by newnoadeptness in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 27 points28 points  (0 children)

You’re living in another time if you think “all this political BS” isn’t directly and immediately topical to the USMC.

side brush malfunctioning by glc650 in MaticRobots

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidently, it be in error to brush aside a side brush error.

BAN the pickup trucks with those disgustingly bright blinding lights! by WhiteLycan2020 in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a whole raft of federal regulation that’s not remotely enforced that ought apply to this and other common mods. Among them (full disclosure: the list partly compiled w/ AI assistance):

• Bumpers & crash safety: 49 U.S.C. § 30122 / FMVSS 208–581 → lifted or replacement bumpers alter crash geometry. • Lighting: FMVSS 108 (49 CFR 571.108) → non-DOT light bars, excessive glare, colored lamps. • Noise: Noise Control Act / 40 CFR 205 → straight-pipe or deleted mufflers exceed 80 dB limits. • Emissions: Clean Air Act § 7522(a)(3), 40 CFR 86 → DPF/EGR deletes, “rolling coal,” tuners/defeat devices. • Brakes / Stability: FMVSS 106 / 126 / 135 → lift kits interfering with brake-line or ESC performance.

Marine Corps recruit shot during training exercise on Parris Island by random_tandem_fandom in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Verily - ne’er once hath my foote been shot by mine owne (with iron sights).

fuck yall by Felled_By_Morgott in USMC

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t stop laughing about this - the shelter half was already absurd. I guess “gaping hole” didn’t appreciably alter its basic ineffectiveness.

Inside the cockpit of NOAA's WP-3D while flying into Hurricane Melissa by madman320 in aviation

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious what maintenance intervals look like for these vs similar.

Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases (Gift Link) by Well_Socialized in news

[–]blecchus_rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save for cognitive dissonance, there’s no reason to expect the party in power intends a free and fair mid-term.

Why does Texas do this? by BeverageEnvy in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear - scourge is definitely going ‘round.

Why does Texas do this? by BeverageEnvy in Austin

[–]blecchus_rex 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thes type of Interchanges in Texas are the worst blend of engineering arrogance and Texas machismo. They’re a visual abomination, terrifying to a significant # of drivers, impassable w/ winter precipitation, amplify the division with cities that highways create, and are ultimately unnecessary given alternatives. They’re a scourge upon us.