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Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 30th December 2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,913
Posted By Mark F
You know, I have not actually read the ruling,...

You know, I have not actually read the ruling, and I'm no gambler, but I would be willing to bet that isn't what the ruling says.

I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 29th December 2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,913
Posted By Mark F
AE911T Taking It to SCOTUS

I happened upon this earlier today and have not had a chance or enough desire to wade through it, but it seems AE911T are intent on taking their case of the NIST is naughty (therefore 9/11 was an...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 26th October 2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 34,360
Posted By Mark F
Have not visited in a few months and just caught...

Have not visited in a few months and just caught this thread. The video is hilarious - and that's just the thumbnail.

I had a run-in with Steve De'ak maybe about a year ago in the comment section...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd April 2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 48,590
Posted By Mark F
What did the reporter say when you asked him?

What did the reporter say when you asked him?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 96,843
Posted By Mark F
Not if the goal all along was window dressing as...

Not if the goal all along was window dressing as credible science. After all, just look at the target audience.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd January 2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,355
Posted By Mark F
Seven has been posted to Youtube as well so one...

Seven has been posted to Youtube as well so one does not have to be a streaming service subscriber to view it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0DdZRL_UGM&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=OnlytheTruth
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 11th December 2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
No. Interest in the Hulsey Report - from both...

No. Interest in the Hulsey Report - from both sides - seems to have petered out after about a month with almost no substantive contributions from the pro-Hulsey side. It seems unlikely they will...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 22nd October 2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
No surprise. I've been saying since about the...

No surprise. I've been saying since about the day after the report came out that Tony ghost wrote it. All that stuff about the East Mechanical Penthouse is Tony's personal fetish.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 8th September 2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
So you just admitted the 9/11 Truth Movement is...

So you just admitted the 9/11 Truth Movement is not about finding the truth, it is about advancing one particular political narrative, regardless of whether or not it is true. Well done. At least...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 8th September 2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
Oh yeah, that's totally going to happen. I'll...

Oh yeah, that's totally going to happen. I'll get the popcorn.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 7th September 2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
If only I had a nickel for every one of these...

If only I had a nickel for every one of these Truther "I met a guy in a bar,..." stories.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 6th September 2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
More importantly,... does he have a name and an...

More importantly,... does he have a name and an employer?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th September 2019, 04:03 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
Inquiring minds need to know if Hulsey's model...

Inquiring minds need to know if Hulsey's model collapsed at free-fall speed (for 2.25 seconds) straight down into its own footprint!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 30th August 2019, 04:14 AM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
I disagree. Because they also use phrases like...

I disagree. Because they also use phrases like "fell in their own footprint" I think the CT crowd very much literally means the demolitions were controlled.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 11th August 2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 66
Split Thread: 9/11 and proof of God
Views: 11,466
Posted By Mark F
Comfortable loafers and smoking jackets.

Comfortable loafers and smoking jackets.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th August 2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,032
Posted By Mark F
Guns are about white privilege and power :boxedin:

Guns are about white privilege and power :boxedin:
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 30th June 2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,966
Views: 213,380
Posted By Mark F
They ran away into obscurity. That's enough for...

They ran away into obscurity. That's enough for me.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 30th June 2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,966
Views: 213,380
Posted By Mark F
Why, might I ask, are we talking about CIT still...

Why, might I ask, are we talking about CIT still in 2019? Even CIT don't talk about CIT anymore. Talk about flogging long dead horses! :eek:
Forum: USA Politics 30th June 2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,805
Posted By Mark F
Indeed, you can make one out of your cars engine...

Indeed, you can make one out of your cars engine oil filter.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 29th June 2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,545
Views: 473,285
Posted By Mark F
In case anyone was curious I did ask what...

In case anyone was curious I did ask what concrete and why did it need to be pulverized and,... no surprise the only replies I got avoided the question completely while comparing me to Ted Bundy and...
Forum: USA Politics 26th June 2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,585
Posted By Mark F
I will let you know if I ever figure out what...

I will let you know if I ever figure out what that policy is since there is no clear evidence of a coherent policy or an effective way to carry it out.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 26th June 2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,429
Views: 89,190
Posted By Mark F
I see a lawn littered with plane parts. You may...

I see a lawn littered with plane parts. You may want to visit your optometrist. That and the huge mountain of other evidence that proves Flight 77 crashed there. Of course. more than one bit of...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 26th June 2019, 04:35 AM
Replies: 625
Views: 65,932
Posted By Mark F
Dedicated ASW ships for North Atlantic operations?

Dedicated ASW ships for North Atlantic operations?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 26th June 2019, 04:12 AM
Replies: 625
Views: 65,932
Posted By Mark F
That's not quite true. There were supposed...

That's not quite true.

There were supposed to be 2 distinct versions from the beginning with a 3rd (an upgrade path) to follow. There was as I recall DX, the main production model and a...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 24th June 2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,545
Views: 473,285
Posted By Mark F
Out of morbid curiosity I decided to give it a go...

Out of morbid curiosity I decided to give it a go and I asked the poster in question a simple enough questions; Exactly which concrete was he referring to and why did it need to be "pulverized"...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 24th June 2019, 02:31 AM
Replies: 1,545
Views: 473,285
Posted By Mark F
That would be the Hulsey report,... if it ever...

That would be the Hulsey report,... if it ever gets written.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 23rd June 2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 625
Views: 65,932
Posted By Mark F
The other factor for the British was that...

The other factor for the British was that pre-radar, intercepting incoming raids with fighters was simply not practical. Thus all aircraft had to be able to be struck in the hangar which had to be...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 23rd June 2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,545
Views: 473,285
Posted By Mark F
The latest gem I have come across, on Youtube of...

The latest gem I have come across, on Youtube of course:



Not even sure where to start - so many choices. Or better yet, why bother?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd June 2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 625
Views: 65,932
Posted By Mark F
LCS (both types) is a great example of a faulty...

LCS (both types) is a great example of a faulty requirement AND ships built that do not even meet that faulty requirement while also suffering serious mechanical defects and all while being grossly...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 22nd June 2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,073
Posted By Mark F
Not really news. I seem to recall either...

Not really news. I seem to recall either noticing it or seeing it pointed out years ago.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 22nd June 2019, 06:01 AM
Replies: 625
Views: 65,932
Posted By Mark F
I had read Preston's book long before these...

I had read Preston's book long before these videos came out and I too disagree with most of Preston's choices. To me it seems a book designed to sell books, not to be taken too seriously by people...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd June 2019, 05:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,641
Posted By Mark F
1. It's a huge country. Lots of places to hit. ...

1. It's a huge country. Lots of places to hit.
2. Because of rampant insurance fraud everyone and their cousin has a video camera in their car so a lot more meteors get caught on tape.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 18,436
Posted By Mark F
Well, job done then :D

Well, job done then :D
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 18,436
Posted By Mark F
A more recent also-ran few have heard of; The...

A more recent also-ran few have heard of; The Dassault Mirage 4000. Big brother to the Mirage 2000.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_4000
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 18,436
Posted By Mark F
Except for the forward fuselage, wings, and tail...

Except for the forward fuselage, wings, and tail sure. I suppose they both have a canopy and an under fuselage radiator so much be exactly the same.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 18,436
Posted By Mark F
I give you the Martin Baker MB5 - the greatest...

I give you the Martin Baker MB5 - the greatest piston engine fighter of the jet age.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin-Baker_MB_5
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 30th April 2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
I would not debate it. The V2 was a complete...

I would not debate it. The V2 was a complete waste. The V1 was a more effective weapon precisely because it could be intercepted. This meant thousands of anti-aircraft gunners and many fighter...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 30th April 2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
I love my M1 carbine, my favorite range plinker. ...

I love my M1 carbine, my favorite range plinker. But yes, it was an alternative to the M1911 pistol - a more effective personal defense weapon. It was not intended for use by people whose primary...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 17th April 2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
The Germans did OK with an offensive strategy,......

The Germans did OK with an offensive strategy,... for a while.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 16th April 2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,903
Posted By Mark F
"Severe" head trauma is what is being reported in...

"Severe" head trauma is what is being reported in the local press here. The fall was about 40 feet onto hard stone tile.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 15th April 2019, 03:05 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
Or,... you could fight a mobile war,... in...

Or,... you could fight a mobile war,... in Germany.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th April 2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
The Maginot Line was an attempt to fight the...

The Maginot Line was an attempt to fight the wrong war.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th April 2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
Sure, the Germans didn't even bother and just...

Sure, the Germans didn't even bother and just went around it. Exactly as intended.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th April 2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,903
Posted By Mark F
MOA is just minutes from my house and while I try...

MOA is just minutes from my house and while I try to avoid it, I have been there more than a few times. The floor height at MOA is substantial. It's a huge drop from the 3rd floor, more akin to the...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 14th April 2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
Maginot line far less effective at greater...

Maginot line far less effective at greater expense. Cracking the Atlantic Wall did rely on a considerable amount of deception and a German unwillingness to accept the Normandy invasion was the real...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 13th April 2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 15,500
Posted By Mark F
I would nominate the Kriegsmarine surface fleet. ...

I would nominate the Kriegsmarine surface fleet.

I would not nominate the unsuccessful G7e/T2 because it led to the successful G7e/T3 and ultimately the passive homing G7e/T4 and T5. The T2 was...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 10th April 2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,339
Posted By Mark F
Fast forward

Fast forward
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 9th April 2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,339
Posted By Mark F
What, no cardboard boxes?

What, no cardboard boxes?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd April 2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3,283
Views: 741,557
Posted By Mark F
How many times have we heard Truthers bang on...

How many times have we heard Truthers bang on about "why it took 7 years for the NIST to come up with a report on Building 7?"

Obviously the Truthers think sticking to a schedule, a rapid...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 28th March 2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,742
Posted By Mark F
Saw that the other day. Was impressed by the...

Saw that the other day. Was impressed by the huge throngs of supporters and massive turn out of the world press corps :D
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