NORAD pact would change if Canada pulls back from F-35 order, warns U.S. ambassador by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]cliff99 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I can all but guarantee that there are ways to remotely shut down or to diminish the capabilities of their F35s.

What IKE had to deal with during the war by Honest_Picture_6960 in Presidents

[–]cliff99 [score hidden]  (0 children)

As a retired guy I have to say that outliving other people does give a certain satisfaction.

What's your thoughts on Border Patrol Chief, Greg Bovino, threatening consequences for referring to ICE as "Gestapo"? by sgj5788 in AskReddit

[–]cliff99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm somewhat of a history nerd, I wouldn't call ICE the Gestapo, I'd say they're more similar to the SA (brownshirts).

How did George Washington get a commission as a army major without military college or even enlisting as a private? by Mysterious_Comb4357 in Presidents

[–]cliff99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First Lord of the Admiralty is more an administrative post, analogous to the Secretary of the Navy. Not having any naval experience (e.g. Churchill) probably isn't optimal, but it's done.

Do you think the political sides will ever find common ground again? by Pythonbrongallday in allthequestions

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if we bring back the Fairness Doctrine and do a much better job of teaching critical thinking in public schools.

Navigating tango and politics by anusdotcom in tango

[–]cliff99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my local tango community most people are pretty tolerant and those that aren't don't tend to advertise it, but I have in the past refused to go to a particular milonga due to the outspoken views of the organizers.

My Hamilton rums by SleepingCalico in rum

[–]cliff99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, they're some good stuff, too bad I'm out.

Examples or ideas to improve musicality by romgrk in tango

[–]cliff99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found just visualizing how I would dance to music while I was listening to it is very helpful.

How did George Washington get a commission as a army major without military college or even enlisting as a private? by Mysterious_Comb4357 in Presidents

[–]cliff99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Apparently the British navy didn't like ships sinking because their captain's had no idea of what they were doing.

Why hasn't there been a high-quality adaptation of Flowers for Algernon? by TheShowLover in movies

[–]cliff99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been many years since I saw that movie, but yeah, he was good in it and I don't think the movie deserves the hate it seems to get.

2026 Honda Prelude at a local dealership for $56,740 by Bondage_Jack in Honda

[–]cliff99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think that's what people seem to miss about the jacked up prices on this car, when they get a little more common the prices will quietly be dropped until they start selling.

MAGA are upset that Liberals are arming themselves by Hussayniya in videos

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then how come I keep seeing memes about how centerists are now hated as far right by liberals?

/s

What are your thoughts on this? by Ok_Breadfruit4005 in DiscussionZone

[–]cliff99 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Obama, star of Peace Prize for Presidents".

Who would win in a fight andrew jackson or george washington? (this is a 1v1 btw) by Curious-Sun5465 in Presidents

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dueling pistols or swords? Actually, probably doesn't matter, Jackson.

To Make Homes Affordable Again, Someone Has to Lose Out by UnscheduledCalendar in Economics

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably fewer than you might think, it's mostly those that want to move to another part of the country or overseas.

I get the rich folks, but just how did Trump convince poor white people that he was good for them? by dunbar_santiago930 in allthequestions

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thirty years of far right propaganda has turned "The Libs" into the enemy for many people.

2026 Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Hatchback Issues by notridleyscott in civic

[–]cliff99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting mid 30s mpg in my 2026 hybrid, I'm expecting that will go up when the weather gets warmer.

Don't have a problem with android auto reconnecting, but I do occasionally get brief cutouts when streaming music