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Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 15th March 2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Patriotic Russians returning to vote in the...

Patriotic Russians returning to vote in the "election".

This is not the sort of patriotism that Putin favors.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th March 2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,430
Posted By crescent
FAA has issued approval. The launch window opens...

FAA has issued approval. The launch window opens at 7:00 AM U.S. Central time.
Forum: USA Politics 8th March 2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 941
Posted By crescent
My new head canon is that they'll nominate Joe...

My new head canon is that they'll nominate Joe Rogan, maybe as a VP to RFK Jr.

Shellenberger will get in the mix there somehow too, maybe also Simena. All those contrarian caucus people.

It's...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th March 2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
From Reddit, a couple of vids of the drone hits...

From Reddit, a couple of vids of the drone hits on the Sergey Kotov (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_22160_patrol_ship) (March 5). This is the more recent attack that happened a few days ago....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 6th March 2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,430
Posted By crescent
March 14 announced for next potential Starship...

March 14 announced for next potential Starship test launch. It has been announced as a "No Earlier Than" date so it is still fairly tentative. Also still waiting on the permit/license thing from the...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th March 2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
The more recent ships were not sunk by anything...

The more recent ships were not sunk by anything coming from the air.

The weapon is a semi-submerged, slightly oversized, semi-autonomous jetski with a few hundred pounds of high explosive. Black...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th March 2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
It's odd how much this war causes thing to sort...

It's odd how much this war causes thing to sort of pseudo-revert back to older ways of fighting.

Eventually we'll see ships with machine guns mounted at intervals along the deck railings, maybe...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th March 2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
I did mean east. Don't know why I said west.

I did mean east. Don't know why I said west.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th March 2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
I don't think Ukraine has any cruise missiles...

I don't think Ukraine has any cruise missiles with range to hit the ports along the west east side of the Black Sea. Novorossiysk, Sochi and other ports that they are using.



For now, in the...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th March 2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Commissioned less than two years ago (July 2022)....

Commissioned less than two years ago (July 2022). This was relatively small, fast, maneuverable, very far from any Ukrainian-controlled coastline, and one of the most modern ships in the Black Sea...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd March 2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,097
Posted By crescent
I just dropped off my primary ballot. It is an...

I just dropped off my primary ballot. It is an open primary, unaffiliated voters can vote in either the Dem or Rep, but not both. So I voted for Haley.

For me it was a tough call between Haley...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 2nd March 2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Meanwhile, in Russia: Last year people from...

Meanwhile, in Russia:

Last year people from Ingushetia formed a government in exile and declared independence from Russia. It didn't get much press.

Today the FSB raided an apartment in the...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 2nd March 2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,437
Posted By crescent
At one point at least part of the crowd was...

At one point at least part of the crowd was chanting "Ukrainians are good people".

But there appear to have been many arrests. And I'm betting that the Russian government will take a cue from the...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd March 2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,198
Posted By crescent
Gore did a lot. I was working for an agency of...

Gore did a lot. I was working for an agency of the Interior Department at the time and one got the impression that the Dept. head was answering more to Gore than to Clinton. Gore was also tasked with...
Forum: USA Politics 29th February 2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 2,198
Posted By crescent
Harris was a district attorney and then Attorney...

Harris was a district attorney and then Attorney General in California. That is a sort of law enforcement job, prosecuting crimes. The very far left and BLM are very critical of Harris for movement...
Forum: USA Politics 28th February 2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 9,860
Posted By crescent
Now they claim to have worked out something to...

Now they claim to have worked out something to extend the continuing resolutions or split them into four CRs or something.

No idea if the MAGA faction will allow it to happen. If Trump says the...
Forum: USA Politics 28th February 2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 334
Posted By crescent
His resignation will be effective in November. ...

His resignation will be effective in November.

So if Trump wins, then you are right and clearly Trump will be able to more or less pick the senate GOP leader.

Bit if Trump loses, then it seems...
Forum: USA Politics 27th February 2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 9,860
Posted By crescent
That first part covers about 1/3 of the...

That first part covers about 1/3 of the government. The rest goes a week later when the second CR expires. Hopefully the attention gathered in that first week will be enough to get something done...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 25th February 2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Some of the tankies are claiming that Ukraine...

Some of the tankies are claiming that Ukraine fired an S-200, but that Russian efforts to shoot down the S-200 resulted in friendly fire on the A-50.

But then again, these are the same people who...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd February 2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Russia lost another A-50 early warning/radar...

Russia lost another A-50 early warning/radar airplane. (https://twitter.com/UkrReview/status/1761091318753673582) (Crew of about 15 + pilots) That's two in the past two months. Russia claims them to...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd February 2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
It's really depressing right now. A strong...

It's really depressing right now. A strong majority of the people in America and Europe want to support Ukraine. Europe is doing it, but verrrrry slowly. America has a pro-Russian Presidential...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd February 2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,430
Posted By crescent
SpaceX seeks a waiver to launch Starship “at...

SpaceX seeks a waiver to launch Starship “at least” nine times this year...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 19th February 2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Even with the entire landing capability of the...

Even with the entire landing capability of the Russian navy they are only able to land a relatively small number of troops per wave, maybe 1000 or less if I remember right. And yet, amphibious...
Forum: USA Politics 19th February 2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 9,860
Posted By crescent
It does feel very unpredictable to me. This time...

It does feel very unpredictable to me. This time more so than other times, what with the Ukraine aid being held up, the weirdness around the border security bills, all that.

The old GOP from a...
Forum: USA Politics 19th February 2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 9,860
Posted By crescent
It's back in the news again. Congress is on...

It's back in the news again.

Congress is on recess, or at least many members are heading home.

The current CR expires in two steps, first step on March 1 and the rest on March 8. A bit less...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 18th February 2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
To relate this to the comparisons between the...

To relate this to the comparisons between the current conflict and the Afghanistan conflict:

I get the impression that current Russian state manipulation (circa 2022-2024) of media is much more...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 17th February 2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Seems like the town was very heavily fortified,...

Seems like the town was very heavily fortified, but the area beyond it not so much. So when Ukraine retreats, it may have to retreat some distance to reach the next good defensible line - which still...
Forum: USA Politics 14th February 2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 385
Posted By crescent
I should get my ballot today or tomorrow, and I'm...

I should get my ballot today or tomorrow, and I'm pretty sure I'll be writing in "Stifler's Mom" for the Republican Primary.
Forum: USA Politics 13th February 2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 949
Posted By crescent
Vermin Supreme got more votes in New Hampshire...

Vermin Supreme got more votes in New Hampshire than RFK Jr.

He's offering every American three free ponies. Republicans like horses. :thumbsup:

Can he drop his independent bid and go GOP?
Forum: USA Politics 12th February 2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 949
Posted By crescent
Stifler doesn't approve. And Jennifer...

Stifler doesn't approve.

And Jennifer Coolidge is in no way qualified to be president of the United States.

Yet, she is probably much better qualified than Trump. So I'm down with that. It...
Forum: USA Politics 12th February 2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 3,632
Posted By crescent
Because all the sexual assault allegations,...

Because all the sexual assault allegations, financial crimes, election crimes, and insurrection were fine. But looking like old bloated Elvis is just a step too far.

Because a rapist...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 12th February 2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,762
Posted By crescent
You do understand that the Baltic country...

You do understand that the Baltic country actually do pay their fair share? Right?

https://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1487&pictureid=13938

Poland, Latvia,...
Forum: USA Politics 12th February 2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 3,632
Posted By crescent
How Many Times Does Trump Have to Prove He's Mentally Unfit B4 Repubs Will Admit It?

I mean, as long as the political forum is just going full on concern trolling.

The guy makes many gaffs. Can't seem to separate Nikki Haley from Nancy Pelosi in his head. Doesn't know what state...
Forum: USA Politics 12th February 2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 1,619
Posted By crescent
So much concern trolling. I wouldn't have...

So much concern trolling.

I wouldn't have minded if Biden decided not to run for re-election. But he didn't choose to retire yet, that ship has sailed.

So I will happily vote for him again,...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th February 2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 3,762
Posted By crescent
The other way to look at it is that Russia is...

The other way to look at it is that Russia is just Moscow, St. Petersburg, and all the provinces they rule together. Remove the two big cities and Russia dies. They know that, that's why there is...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th February 2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to...

Russia has recruited as many as 15,000 Nepalis to fight its war. Many returned traumatized. Some never came back...
Forum: USA Politics 10th February 2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 1,559
Posted By crescent
My guess is that Hawaii is looking to push the...

My guess is that Hawaii is looking to push the case up the the U.S. Supreme Court to get a more precise definition of what the Supremes think may be allowed.

Note that the guy was not charged with...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th February 2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,882
Posted By crescent
I have an old friend who I used to work with....

I have an old friend who I used to work with. She's done a ton of outdoor work (we worked together in a federal land management agency) and it a talented biologist.

But in the years since we have...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 8th February 2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
I don't know if NATO directly supplied Ukraine...

I don't know if NATO directly supplied Ukraine with aircraft, but member states turned over a number of Mig-29s and Su-25 from Poland and Slovakia. A number of other nations donated helicopters.
...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 8th February 2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Just scrolling through people I follow on twitter...

Just scrolling through people I follow on twitter (including many Ukrainians) they don't seem happy about Syrskyi's appointment. This tweet...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 8th February 2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Zelensky announced today that there will be a...

Zelensky announced today that there will be a renewal of the leadership of the Ukr military, and Zaluzhny will still be "part of the team".

Zaluzhny is out as Commander in Chief, it isn't clear...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,059
Posted By crescent
Think like today. A strong majority of the...

Think like today.

A strong majority of the U.S. population supports sending more military aid to Ukraine. Liberals, conservatives, the support is bipartisan among the public.

But the Speaker of...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
Or get the guns from Iran or any other Russian...

Or get the guns from Iran or any other Russian allies that use 155mm. Or non-allies that also might be willing to sell them 155 artillery (cough cough Hungary cough cough).

That plus what they...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
I keep wondering about remaining stockpiles...

I keep wondering about remaining stockpiles around the world and how much is kept on-hand for contingencies. Both with the U.S. but with other nations as well. And then I think that if production is...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,059
Posted By crescent
My two ideas for U.S. governance: Term...

My two ideas for U.S. governance:

Term limits: But long ones. Maybe 10 terms in the House and 3 in the Senate. You could still have a 40 year career, but only if you move up from House to Senate....
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
The U.S. is ramping up production of 155mm...

The U.S. is ramping up production of 155mm artillery ammo (https://twitter.com/TheStudyofWar/status/1755092774691705004) (twitter link).

It was a 28k/month in October 2023.
The goal is to get up...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,059
Posted By crescent
I'm down with that 100% But our politicians and...

I'm down with that 100% But our politicians and culture are not.

You know what works? Education/trade skills, counselling, mental health support, addiction treatment (including medical...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,059
Posted By crescent
We've had harsh prisons for decades, including...

We've had harsh prisons for decades, including forced labor. It just doesn't work, harsh sentences as deterrence has little value. We know that.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th February 2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,059
Posted By crescent
Do prisons get to decide who they take it? ...

Do prisons get to decide who they take it?

Overall the concept would not be successful anyway. We know how to structure incarceration such that it reduces recidivism - but just refuse to believe...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 6th February 2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 14,366
Posted By crescent
The collapse is more political than popular and...

The collapse is more political than popular and seems limited to America, for whatever that is worth.

But for now I despair of any significant American aid package until at least after the...
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