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by TSJones
03 Feb 2017 08:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1988836

Re: Levant crisis - III

so who does trump totally love and respect......absolutely forever.....? kurds

http://www.breitbart.com/national-secur ... upporting/
by TSJones
31 Jan 2017 23:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 665421

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

The so called surplus is a myth since American companies operating out of India largely absorbs the profits of any exports to the US. If anything, India runs a deficit against the US in trade since there is a lot of products thats are in demand from the US but little other than "services"...
by TSJones
31 Jan 2017 22:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

black panther voter intimidation case.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Black ... ation_case

please note that the prosecuter resigned when told by Obama to lay off.

if you can't follow the orders of the president then RESIGN.
by TSJones
31 Jan 2017 12:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic changes
Replies: 4318
Views: 665421

Re: Perspectives on the global economic changes

what is not understood by Austin is that the US is the world's leading customer with which India has a $22 billion surplus in goods and services all paid for by a reserve currency. what happens if you are a business when your best customer collapses? does your net worth increase? do you say "ge...
by TSJones
30 Jan 2017 23:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

boeing has new space suit for its new space capsule crew.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nasa-unvei ... 4197187759

shoes by reebok?

hmmm, what will the russians/chinese reply with?
by TSJones
30 Jan 2017 22:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

after reading all the hate for America, then seeing the weeping over a *temporary* immigration ban on just 7 countries from around the world .........I find it completely.............absolutely........ a wonderful buzz that just lifts my my spirits. :) thank you...thank you. words can hurt but actio...
by TSJones
29 Jan 2017 01:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

I have never understood this "strong dolah" or "cheap rupee" argument. The fluctuations in value are like max 5% hain? An American-made handbag costs $100. I can buy the same/better quality at WarMalt, Made In China, for $18 (Wish I could say Made In India..). I don't make that ...
by TSJones
28 Jan 2017 13:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

Such concern for the poor American consumer by the economic cognescenti.....! :D

somewhat similar to the concern for the poor Indian rural villager due to demonetision.....
by TSJones
27 Jan 2017 03:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

in texas all you need is the last 4 numbers of an ssn and a mail address to register to vote......... :roll:
by TSJones
27 Jan 2017 02:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

if trump is wrong about illegal voting then the demon-crats should welcome an investigation in order to prove him wrong. Suppose Trump says some xyz's mother is a whore, with no basis whatsoever. Does that mean every such xyz's mother should be made to go through an investigation to prove That Trum...
by TSJones
27 Jan 2017 00:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

actually, this is prep for rayciss photo IDs.
by TSJones
26 Jan 2017 23:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

if trump is wrong about illegal voting then the demon-crats should welcome an investigation in order to prove him wrong.
by TSJones
26 Jan 2017 22:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

Trumper didn't cancel the meeting with mexico. he said the choice is up to mexico.

I call that keeping your options open which is a valid negotiating tactic. nothing wrong about that.

looks like Trumper is doing his job,

and Ross Perot was right.
by TSJones
26 Jan 2017 11:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

Why can't the US implement a positive voter identification system like there is India? More than 700 million people voted and presented positive photo voter identification. Yes, it too some 7-9 years to implement and it still has some gaps, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages of not h...
by TSJones
24 Jan 2017 22:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1251021

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

Great job on crashing a 100 mil worth of stuff - and the guy still gets to keep his job

Wonder how many Rafales our jocks would crash in the years to come
and nobody has ever told you that flying jet a/c in various situations is inherently dangerous?

and the crash was all the pilots fault,eh?
by TSJones
24 Jan 2017 21:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Russian $500 million dollar system will wipe out US trillion dollar airplane system,,,,,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DALBMA9Z89w

sure nuff........trillion dollars wasted..........
by TSJones
24 Jan 2017 06:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

f-35b hot load out training........... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHrNnJlulw I was going to post that too, could not grab the URL on my notSoSmart phone. But, I was wondering why is there so much manual labor. At the very least LM should have provided 12V socket and a few tools to make it les...
by TSJones
24 Jan 2017 05:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

f-35b hot load out training...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFHrNnJlulw
by TSJones
23 Jan 2017 14:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

$49k per hour for a drone. Why is RQ-4B so expensive to fly? that's the global hawk. a massive, online realtime, surveillance drone that can fly nonstop across the pacific from california to australia, etc. 131 ft wing span, 44 ft long fuselage, speed almost 400 mph. more electronic gear than you c...
by TSJones
23 Jan 2017 01:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

of well, it looks like army surgeons will continue to get excellent training on wounded criminals and their victims in places like Houston and Chicago. yes, I know for a fact that the Army has surgical teams training at the local Houston charity hospital. :(
by TSJones
23 Jan 2017 01:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

you know when most medical money is spent by the government?

when you are born and when you are dying.

cogitate on that......
by TSJones
23 Jan 2017 01:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

those white women who already have one of the lowest birth rates on the face of the planet aren't feeling oppressed. they're scared sh*tless of losing their birth control and abortion insurance coverages. while no insurance (that I know of) pays for convenience abortions, birth control by law is cov...
by TSJones
22 Jan 2017 08:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

its not the donald grabbing female genitalia thats got them in a huff. that's sexual assault anywhere in the US. could be jail time for the perp. its birth control and abortion and defunding planned parenthood that'e got them in a huff. and I don't blame them. the idiot rethugs want to see a birth e...
by TSJones
22 Jan 2017 02:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

also grok this article........in my view it is right on target after listening to his inaugural speech.......

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/ ... fghanistan
by TSJones
22 Jan 2017 01:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

something everybody should know and grok........ the donalds grandmother desperately homesick and pregnant wanted to live in germany and be with her family. his grandfather who had emmigrated tp canada earlier avoided the german military draft by going to the yukon to seek his fortune. the couple be...
by TSJones
21 Jan 2017 19:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

the air force doesn't use a basket for in-air refuel. they use a boom probe, I wonder if the f-35A will use the basket? a friend of mine used to operate the boom probe in the air force. you actually have to steer the darn thing. he liked it. got flight pay as an enlisted puke and wear a poopy suit. ...
by TSJones
20 Jan 2017 05:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

and crossing the pacific on a single engine. gives an additional pucker factor as the pilots say.......
by TSJones
20 Jan 2017 05:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

its not a simple process being dragged across the pacific. that's the word the kc135 crews use "drag" or "drug". anything can and sometimes does go wrong with all kinds of diversion plans necessary. when my squadron came back from vietnam on A-4E's they said it was not a pleasant...
by TSJones
20 Jan 2017 04:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Yuma Arizona to Anchorage is about 4,000 kms

Anchorage to Iwakuni is about 6,000 kms

plus crossing international date line.

vstol aircraft
by TSJones
19 Jan 2017 08:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

here's what I am trying to grok..... su-30 weighs over 40,000 lbs f-35A weighs up to 26,000lbs su-30 has two engines with around 22,000 lb internal fuel f-35A has a single engine with around 18,000 lb internal fuel capacity. su-30 has greater range than f-35A.......what gives? flight body shape?&quo...
by TSJones
19 Jan 2017 05:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

indeed you are correct..... \ from wiki The aircraft's powerplant incorporates two Saturn AL-31F afterburning low-bypass turbofan engines, fed through intake ramps. Two AL-31Fs, each rated at 123 kN (28,000 lbf) of full afterburning thrust ensures Mach 2 in level flight, 1,350 km/h speed at low alti...
by TSJones
19 Jan 2017 05:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

TSJ, Did you see "La La Land" the movie? What accounts for its popularity? I have not seen it, so I read the plot on wiki. it easy to see why it is a winner in hollywood just from the story line. the woman is an aspiring actress. she didn't let a relationship get in the way of achieving s...
by TSJones
19 Jan 2017 04:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

sure. they stop at bases along the way. hawaii or anchorage. etc. no emergency, why not? also crossing international time line.

lets see su-30 do it w/o drop tanks. :)
by TSJones
19 Jan 2017 00:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

please note in the above video that the planes did a TRANSPAC with out drop tanks.

they had in air flight refuel.......but still no drop tanks.

nice. just real nice :)
by TSJones
18 Jan 2017 21:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 614741

Re: Understanding US thread-III

^^^^ completely ignores the hollowing out of the rust belt and the great plains states. immense tidal illegal immigration criminal activity by a minority group that is overwhelming compared to their proportion of the population. commit 50% of gun deaths and they are only 13% of the population. black...
by TSJones
16 Jan 2017 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 355207

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

all of this is red dawn fantasy.

a border area? yeah, maybe.

but new delhi?

give me a break..... :roll:
by TSJones
15 Jan 2017 20:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3161
Views: 936441

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

can Trump expand to a 350 ship navy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hm63jfMLE

prolly not.
by TSJones
14 Jan 2017 22:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1188112

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

ok, I like the radar video, very informative.

just one teensy point.

you turn on the radar is like turning on a neon sign, so to speak.

"eat at joe's" blinka blinka blink........

my point?

discretion can be the better part of valor at times........