(09-08-2023, 10:48 PM)LSUfaninTN Wrote: Russia is definitely weak. China continues to strengthen their military at blazing speed. We used to have the biggest and strongest navy. Not saying it would be a definite loss, but I am saying… I don’t think we want to find out.
China has some REAL economic problems of their own.
Commandant (unconfirmed) of the Marine Corps Eric Smith has been hospitalized after suffering a "medical emergency" DC police have reported that a block from the Marine Barracks a man suffered what was called a "cardiac arrest event"
Quote:Smith was previously the service’s assistant commandant, a post that remains vacant amid the Senate’s ongoing gridlock. That has left the general to shoulder the responsibilities of both jobs since July, when his predecessor retired. Speaking at a conference days before last month’s confirmation vote, Smith described feeling exhausted by his daily work schedule, which at that time, he said, often began at 5 a.m. and did not conclude until 11:30 p.m. “It is not a sustainable thing,” the general told those in attendance, according to an account by the independent Marine Corps Times.
Apparently, it really wasn't sustainable. Lt Gen Karsten Heckl, a deputy commandant in charge of modernization and combat training, will assume Smith's duties or at least the duties of the Commandant
Since Schumer is slow walking nominees, Tommy Tuberville says he will nominate one tomorrow to start the process. if you think Schumer's reaction is anything other than political, you are a fool. As I stated, Schumer can get the nominees through 1 at a time. So Tommy will help him.
Free Agency ain't over until it is over.
First 6 years BB - 41 wins and 54 losses with 1-1 playoff record with 2 teams Browns and Pats
(09-08-2023, 10:48 PM)LSUfaninTN Wrote: Russia is definitely weak. China continues to strengthen their military at blazing speed. We used to have the biggest and strongest navy. Not saying it would be a definite loss, but I am saying… I don’t think we want to find out.
Still do and it's not even close.....
Aircraft Carriers
US: 11 / China: 2
(Ours displace 30-40% more than theirs, and we have better and more aircraft to go on them)
Cruisers
US: 13 / China: 8
Destroyers
US: 75 / China: 42
(Ours displace about 20% more than theirs.)
Nuclear Submarines
US: 68 / China: 12 (China has 47 more non-nuclear)
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And technologically, one of ours beats one of theirs.
Really the only thing we aren't overwhemling leaders on are the smaller class of warships like Frigates and Corvettes (we don't have any Corvettes at all), and they've already designed, ordered, and are in the process of building a new class of Frigates already.
Could be a long night. Lindsey Graham said they are going to request voice votes individually on all 376 pending military nominations being blocked by Tuberville. Tuberville is blocking every one of his fellow Republicans’ requests. They are visibly angry.
Could be a long night. Lindsey Graham said they are going to request voice votes individually on all 376 pending military nominations being blocked by Tuberville. Tuberville is blocking every one of his fellow Republicans’ requests. They are visibly angry.
Are Republicans reluctant to help Democrats break the logjam by agreeing to a rules change because they are hoping that by keeping so many senior military leadership positions open, a Trump victory in 2024, will then allow him to install Michael Flynne-type loyalist clones in those positions?
Is this really about preventing the equalization of access to healthcare regardless of where a service member is stationed or about finding an excuse that allows for making over the military into a right-wing pro-Trump anti-constitution organization?
(11-16-2023, 03:58 PM)pally Wrote: Are Republicans reluctant to help Democrats break the logjam by agreeing to a rules change because they are hoping that by keeping so many senior military leadership positions open, a Trump victory in 2024, will then allow him to install Michael Flynne-type loyalist clones in those positions?
I think the quick answer is that siding with democrats is enough to get you primaried.
(11-16-2023, 03:58 PM)pally Wrote: Are Republicans reluctant to help Democrats break the logjam by agreeing to a rules change because they are hoping that by keeping so many senior military leadership positions open, a Trump victory in 2024, will then allow him to install Michael Flynne-type loyalist clones in those positions?
Is this really about preventing the equalization of access to healthcare regardless of where a service member is stationed or about finding an excuse that allows for making over the military into a right-wing pro-Trump anti-constitution organization?
I’ve heard that theory. And that is my fear.
I have no idea how low these traitors are willing to go.
Tuberville is releasing his hold on every position below 4 star general allowing for the standard promotions to fo forward. The limited number of 4 star positions should allow for manageable floor votes
There are 11 4 star positions still under Tuberville holds. All senior leadership positions