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Wasn't it a few years ago that the Naval services were praised for producing more globally-aware GO's than its fellow services?

Lind is an ...... interesting ....... guy, full of "interesting" ideas.

There are some incredibly stupid reader comments on the signonsandiego article. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20081208-1356-bn08planed3.html Close Miramar because the BAH is too high there!

Poor analogy, as these treaties do not aim to enforce any sort of political order through the application of artificial military "balance" - which is what invites cheating. They're more analogous to START or the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty, in that these are voluntary pledges to disarm.

They already co-habitate.

Well, searching for Sestak on AW turns up some stories.....

We also need consider matching the ends with the means. Some have shrugged off the collateral damage with the argument that we should be as brutal as necessary. So, pray tell, is our intent to terrorize the population by dropping UXO all over them? Clearly not, or we'd be using air-seeded...

Well, I think the landmine treaty was successful in shrinking the market for landmines, by removing many producers and stockpiles from the marketplace, and placing pressure on the holdouts to be more judicious in their use and export of mines. If the major powers get into a shooting war...

Apparently, neither could the Army QB.

Army cadets demonstrating why they got the Air Force taken away from them: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5m-egy9wQxo

Interesting article in light of our recent discussions on military spending that levels some heavy accusations about the nature of "commentary" that we're getting: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/washington/30general.html?pagewanted=all And a rebuttal from Gen. McCaffrey...

You'd be surprised. Academics, the moonbats aside, aren't particularly anti-war, any more than your average American. If anything the war on terror makes the argument more compelling, as Ivy veterans like Andrew Exum and Nate Fick are rising stars, and Columbia's shut itself out of that. Your...

The ban on homosexuality, perhaps? DADT gives them a veneer of "we can't help it, it's what the anti-discrimination rules dictate." That aside being anti-military is no longer en vogue, even among Dems. Never happen in what timeframe (for betting purposes)? Four years, I doubt so, simply...

It's not quite as cut and dry. If it were any other nation, we'd sanction them like Iran or Syria. But ISI knows that we fear an isolated and further radicalized Pakistan (that's the kind of respect that Nukes buy you) gives them some leeway. So long as the evidence isn't particularly overt...

Exactly, and the closest Navy program at SUNY Maritime is outside the mile radius for eligibility, so you aren't eligible to participate in NROTC if you attend Columbia. Hence the argument that if there is a program to return to Columbia, NROTC would be the most feasible and step on the least...

It could have been worse in terms of casualty count if they weren't targeting foreigners and just looking to rack up numbers. And that probably succeeded in boosting their visibility. Sad truth is, "500 Indians dead, British vacations ruined", won't draw as much coverage as "Gunmen hunt...

US(2006 figures, ballpark): $13 trillion GDP Taxes account for 24.6% of GDP (Heritage foundation) Income taxes: $2 trillion of $2.5 trillion total IRS collections Texas: $986 billion GSP Revenue breakdown for 2008: Total revenue:$86 billion, or 8.6% Consumption (Sales, alcohol, motor vehicle...

Just a student editorial, nothing to see here. Until they get some "Change" in university leadership or DADT gets overturned, there's no traction to bring ROTC back; I don't even know if the Navy would be interested. Still keeping my resume ready for a MOI slot, should it happen though.

If Islam were really inherently violent, we'd really have a problem on our hands, what with 1-2 billion Muslims in the world. Funny, I don't see 1-2 billion(or even million) people trying to kill us. I mean, how did we ever secure Iraq if all of them were so religiously inclined to violence...

Stashed for a year? I knew the Marines were backed up, but what's the deal?

I suppose the Sons of Iraq are just a "vocal minority", then? No, they would be anarchists. Or maoists, or whatever movement happened to be in vogue. Che, if he were alive today, would probably be a Salafist. It provides an ideological outlet for behavior that is remarkably similar across...

Better yet, write a point-counterpoint with yourself. 300 words each on why each country is better.

Must have gotten the idea from the Jones Soda thanksgiving special of turkey n gravy soda.

Well, at least this thread has taken a turn for the hilarious. If USCIS wouldn't expedite naturalization papers for an active duty officer (was a citizen - just didn't have the notarized and frame-worthy certificate), don't count on any special treatment just because you're applying to be an...

Nice job. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kqJwIt7tqo4

Oh great, now I'm going to get tortured with my post history on AW.

Plastic cap discovered in an Osprey fuel line. V-22 and CH-47 lines suspended indefinitely. AGNTSA http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20081122_Boeing_halts_2_aircraft_lines.html

You can download the software here: https://www.netc.navy.mil/microsimptt/downloads.cfm (linked from the TAW-5 page) Anyone have any experience with version 6? It works, after a fashion in Vista.

Technology that doesn't exist? You mean the batteries they were testing back in March and for which they selected a production supplier in August? http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/08/29/lutz-says-a-volt-battery-supplier-selected-wont-say-who/ Contrary to your hysteria, what Lutz actually said...

The first link says they'd lose 250 mil a year.....building hybrids. RIF :icon_wink They're anticipating losing money on the first (or first few) models of a new technology. That's not at all surprising - see what Microsoft had to hemorrhage on the Xbox to break into the console industry. But...

You seem to be confusing the Volt with the EV-1, or at least pretending the Volt is the same sort of project. Far from it. The Volt is GM's ploy to stop playing catch-up with Japanese firms in hybrid technology (and GM's hybrids do suck), and instead leapfrog them. It's a ploy to save the...

Noted. You compared Top Gun to Atlas Shrugged.

Anyone know where I can get a "license for reading cockpit instruments"?

Defense spending is bloated and out of control, and you think we should put a guy that took bribes in charge. This is hero worship gone out of control.

Shooting an unarmed criminal, and then leaving him to die to cover it up. Oh yeah, just slap them on the wrist. Shoot the next one center of mass and there won't be any silly paperwork to worry about.

Did he or did he not do wrong? Why does he deserve a pardon? In appreciation for his kills over VN 40 years ago? Shit, I'm going jets then if making ace is a get out of jail free card.

Tuck in that thumb! :D

They fended off an attack by pirates with more ambition than brains who thought taking a warship was a good idea. I'd prefer to see some smart ones get whacked. Take a page from WWI & WWII and send some Q-ships out there?

That is probably one of the more useless books I've bought.

Didn't even know that was an option (with chucks), and some folks I know won't touch the leather jacket until winging.

I actually wear it fairly often (well, more than the 1-3x yearly that my service and dress coats get). It's a decent overlayer for chucks when standing duty overnight or freezing in an over-A/C'd building - I got mine in Pensacola and don't regret it. But I did bite off on the jewelry box at...

Well, they managed to torpedo a certain LT.....

IFR ground school is melting his brain.

No, but Gates seems intent on delaying or holding the order - he's sitting on a downpayment for further aircraft, for example, and is quoted as preferring to spend the funds on the F-35. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122584363466799201.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

And it comes with ribbons and rank insignia!

<- Hey, I resemble that remark! :)

That's moto.....I guess.

Well, more so than ours according to the vid, to the point that the required 1 min spacing to launch the Indian Flankers got in the way of Red Flag ops. Or, it could just be that they're more cautious since they can't do any major maintenance on it on their own, but interesting nonetheless.

Huh, Turmansky engines susceptible to FOD. Runs contrary to the stereotype.

Rumor had it at $2.6k. I think the hype factor is going to outweigh its functionality for a while.