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He probably meant that it's nuts to have to have a permit for concealed carry.

That was always the last hymn sung at the USNA chapel services. I don't know if that is still the case, though.

The Air Force and Navy balls? OK, where should I start ...

"All of the incidents took place in the Intertropical Convergence Zone, which extends from 5 degrees north of the equator to 5 degrees south" Is that region more prone to having icing conditions?

No, but did Keith tell you to say that?

I disagree. He puts a couple of Americans in jail, we jump through hoops to get them out. He gets what he wants, which is to make us react to him. Probably no long term significance, though.

"He's a former president not acting in any official capacity, so it doesn't really matter what he promises. I'm really disturbed by the folks that would rather see the two women stay in prison or us take military action with nuclear power, than send a figurehead to pal around for a photo op. "...

Should help counterbalance China. Maybe they based it on "Red October" and not "K-19"

He can sit on a dime and his feet won't touch the floor.

LOL! Shorttimer!

I think it's reasonable that treatments that are very unlikely to help be paid for by the patients, even thought the doctor is getting paid for performing the service; there is an underlying assumption (or there should be) that the doctor has made it clear that the treatment in question is...

Some very good suggestions on this topic: http://pajamasmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/07/25/getting-better/#more-5230

If they are going to provide more treatment for the same overall cost, or the same treatment for less cost, then the only way to do it is cut out unnecessary expenses. I think that there are several ways to do that that don't require "national health care": Limit the malpractice industry...

The cuts will not be used to increase efficiency; that's impossible to do with the political involvement.

$Trader$, "As to the argument that the Gov. can't run healthcare because they are incompetent, that really doesn't carry much weight, afterall, the Gov. runs the military and from my experince in both the military and civillian sector, the military is actually run quite well." I don't think...

I just question how anyone thinks that government could do a decent job of managing health care.

That came out my first class year. Not really appreciated by the administration.

DanMa, Our platoon leader had us listen to "Patton's speech" before every parade to get us psyched up. Current events involving the USN and USMC in particular, and the military in general, would be good to go over - you could incorporate the award citations, etc. in there.

Valuable skills, but not for Plebe Summer.

Good idea - what can you teach them that will make you look good? How about some diversity marching songs? Could you sing "We Are the World" to a marching cadence?

How about letting them read "Airwarriors"?

From your experiences and observations, what "skills"/tips (that aren't already part of the program) would have helped you? Looking back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, it seems like when people had problems, they were caused by 1) Lack of effective time management/prioritization 2)...

Thank God for Mark Harmon!!

They did that on purpose, because they don't want "just anybody" to be able to make (and wear) them.

^^^^ No, that stripper's tattoo doesn't count.

You mean the pithcutter?

X number of pots of coffee for the Admiral

They could have put a depiction of a topless model on it, in reference to the slides they used to put in the recce training so that people would pay attention. But I guess that wouldn't "fly" in today's Navy.

What color shoes?

ELiminating the monopoly on Russian natural gas in Europe - this is a good move if it goes through. http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/13/us-turkey-take-aim-at-russian-gas-monopoly-in-europe/

I don't think it's a one-way street, I just think it benefits them significantly more than us at this point which is why I think it should be tied to other issues. "Few"? I would say in the range of several (3-5) at once. That would significantly limit the threat from the Iran's and NoKor's.

"just prohibitively expensive to create an effective and reliable system against ICBM's" I disagree with that, if the goal is shooting down up to a "few" missiles. "there is very little 'linkage' to other issues." Then why do something that benefits them more than us? It will be seen as...

Very good column on this topic: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/07/10/plumage_-_but_at_a_price_97381.html

I don't think they will "act in concert." They both have plenty to gain individually relative to the United States. They will each take advantage of American weakness/perceived American weakness/unwillingness for America to act, regardless of what the other does.

Hey, it's not his fault. The teleprompter said "Eyes right"

Flash, "That is supposed to be a joke, right?" Re-read what I wrote. I said that they would individually take advantage of American weakness, not that they would work together. "Russia of the 50's? " Again, re-read what I wrote. They are acting like the USSR of the 50's. I didn't say that...

If Pres Obama holds firm on this (missile defense in Poland for Russian;s keeping Iran from getting nukes), it will be a good move: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article6658328.ece

I think that China and Russia individually taking advantage of a weaker United States, or a United States which acts weak, is much more likely.

Nixon - was trying to bring the world back from close to the brink Bush I - the USSR had just ended; laying the groundwork for a relationship with (what was hoped to be) a "new" Russia Reagan - negotiating from a position of strength What has changed now? Russia is regressing significantly in...

Who gets the most out of this, especially considering recent actions? How will this be viewed by other nations? Seems pretty clear that Russia comes out ahead.

This appears to be a very poor decision. Making the maximum amount a significantly smaller figure makes it much easier (less expensive) for the Russians to maintain parity. Why reward them with that? After what they have done the past 2-3 years? And what about the numbers vs China?

No; he was not following the proper process for making a change to their constitution. So the means were also illegal.

Other countries condemning an action is not a good basis for determining either the "rightness" or the "legality" of the action. It appears that the military was, in fact, "defending the constitution", but went a little too far in the process they used. Removing him from office was appropriate...

That was aimed at the TV newscasts.

"In other words, President Obama has enough latitude to modify Iran's behavior without resorting to military action. However, the Iranian nuclear clock is ticking, and a pressure-point sanctions strategy requires time. And time is President Obama's enemy." Unfortunately, I think he will end up...

Non-military options available to the President: http://www.slate.com/id/2221547/pagenum/all/#p2

Not if the "reformists" are the first step. I suspect that a new government would be much more likely to actually negotiate than the current government is. And if Iran gets nuclear weapons, expect more of the same from other nations in the area.

It is pretty naive to think, after the past five years, that this Iranian government is going to be willing to negotiate away their nuclear weapons, or is going to be willing to negotiate away their support of terrorist organizations. So comments from the President are not going to "make the...

Don't mock us, or karma will bring you another Jimmy Carter for President ...

It takes away legitimacy from the government, and makes it easier to take subsequent steps.