Phil McAlister recalls an event from a decade ago. This was about the time that I published the book (hard to believe it’s been that long).
I’m not convinced that the ASAP contributes to safety in sufficient ratio to how it slows things down.
Category Archives: Political Commentary
Harris Or Trump
Can the West survive four years of either?
For all his myriad flaws, I think we’ll be much better off with him.
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Related: Will Israel save western civilization?
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Did Israel just get permission to retaliate against Iran from a (not so) surprising source?
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Since it’s become an issue in comments, I think that this X post is relevant.
I worked in the White House with John Kelly, and I don’t believe a word he says. He was a terrible chief of staff who dishonestly kept information from the President to pursue his own agenda, an unelected former military official substituting his judgment for the duly elected… https://t.co/x1kk27vie6
— Mark Paoletta (@MarkPaoletta) October 25, 2024
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How to solve the problem with the military:
I’ve had a number of people ask me what I think happened that caused our senior military leadership to go from being the most respected institution in America to being a bunch of banana republic narcissistic self-serving politicos.
— Cynical Publius (@CynicalPublius) October 24, 2024
There are so many ways to answer that, but I…
The Popular Vote
Could Trump win it?
Interesting Thread
In response to the rumblings that Boeing, Lockmart, and NG are going to refuse any future fixed-price contracts from NASA.
For decades, Congress has mandated that NASA be a jobs program because that allows Congress to direct the jobs to the NASA centers and LM/Boeing/subcontractor plants in their districts and states. Just look at the PowerPoints created for space projects: EVERY one has a US map…
— David Gump (@SoldTheMoon) October 24, 2024
Oh no!! Anyways… https://t.co/RW1yWOtY27 pic.twitter.com/0JzpRjEs83
— Ken Kirtland IV (@KenKirtland17) October 24, 2024
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Society if Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman stop bidding on NASA projects https://t.co/1iY2gt5LEg pic.twitter.com/eEJ7OExSkl
— Ken Kirtland IV (@KenKirtland17) October 24, 2024
Our Self-Proclaimed “National Security Leaders”
John Lucas dissects the group. I have zero respect for them.
The Greatest Campaign Stunt In History
— APOCTOZ (@Apoctoz) October 21, 2024
More memes in the thread. All I know is that, if as president, he brings back tallow fries to McDonald’s, he belongs on Mount Rushmore.
[Afternoon update]
Turns out it’s true, @EndWokeness … Kamala did work at McDonalds… pic.twitter.com/t6qu1sD1wl
— Liberacrat™️ (@Liberacrat) October 21, 2024
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More from Ed Driscoll.
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Why We Can’t Have Nice Space Things
One of the funny moments during a SpaceX rocket launch was when Elon Musk and the SpaceX team were launching at Vandenberg in California.
— SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) September 29, 2024
An organization concerned about Seal procreation forced SpaceX to “kidnap” a Seal, strap it to a board, and put headphones on and play sonic… pic.twitter.com/wA5RcqNwLq
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But wait! There’s more!
This story of strangulation by over-regulation from @elonmusk about the government requiring @SpaceX to asses whether their rockets could potentially hit SHARKS and WHALES is side-splittingly hilarious. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/E06XIJm7zy
— Colin Wright (@SwipeWright) October 20, 2024
Violated Arms-Control Agreements
SpaceX’s Lawsuit Against The Coastal Commission
The Interview
A replay:
Let me know if you guys want a part 2 😂 Shoutout to .@BretBaier you have the patience of a Saint
— Estee Palti (@mommyrn88) October 17, 2024
Kamala Harris FOX interview @scrowder @seanhannity @TheMeanShowOnX @MAGAMemecoin @NickDiPaolo @benshapiro @MattWalshBlog @joeroganhq @DefiantLs @atensnut pic.twitter.com/4dDq5u2v8a
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Kamala’s Black Knight interview was just a flesh wound.
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[Update late morning]
What the transcript tells us about the interview.
My only complaint about Bret’s performance is that he didn’t follow up on her statements that “I will follow the law,” with “but would you try to change the law to conform with your stated positions?”
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It was a train wreck.
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Who will the Dems replace Kamala with?
Too late.