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1. “Now the Pentagon declares that U.S. pilots will defend themselves if Attacked by Russians. Is this posturing or escalation?”

   It would simply seem to be a reiteration of our military policy. The Russians and the Chinese have a history of attacking planes (and in some cases ships) incapable of defending themselves. But if they attack a fighter jet or a warship of course we will defend ourselves.

   1. Not suggesting that we shouldn’t have that possibility, just wondering about the wisdom of broadcasting it. It’s like a verbal escalation.

   2. “Now the Pentagon declares that U.S. pilots will defend themselves if Attacked by Russians. Is this posturing or escalation?-

      Mind you if the US just didnt arm the wrong groups that would help as well …but no cannot do something sane like that can we ? [ sarcasm off ]

      also ..

      ???? Really ? the Russians can defend themselves ! at the same time the US should NOT be anywhere in the ME !!! how’s the “peace ” in Libya or Iraq etc etc going ? so much for the US not attacking countries it shouldnt huh ?. They are ALL being manipulated by TPTB . I for one am sick and tired of the deliberate sabre rattling and lies.

2. Looks to me that the Clinton plan of war with Russia will soon be implemented (am I the only one who understood her stance on Russia and her wanting a war?) I vote for a total withdrawal from the middle East. Let them fight their own wars. It is not in the interest of the United States to play policeman any longer.Time to do a strategic withdrawal and spend our money on our people.There is NO solution involving the Middle East that we will be a part of. Look at our recent history (1970-now) in the area. Peace plan after peace plan then a war to make them have peace. Does not make sense to me. Just like a bad investment, there comes a time to pull out and cut your losses. Now is the time to withdraw and let Russia have the headache.

3. Re Carry Guard’s ban on revolvers and 1911 pistols, I suspect they have an implicit ban on flintlock dueling pistols as well — and for the same reason.

   The Obama Government put out contracts for tens of thousands of contract armed guards (while trying to disarm us.) The federal contracts specified semi-autos (Glock, Smiths, Sigs) in 9mm or 40 S&W –no 45 ACPs or revolvers. Look at the qualification tests in the multiple federal LEO and military units (available online) to see what a pistol needs to do.

4. High schools are dropping “Valedictorian” because Big Brother wants to keep his prize tax slaves humble.

5. Having traveled in Syria prior to the problems starting, I am firmly convinced that we are on the wrong side. Under Assad, all religions are welcome and supported. Under Assad, it is the Syrian Arab Republic, there is no state religion. All the the groups we are supporting are, to varying degrees, islamist and wanting to impose some level of sharia law. When I was there, it was a safe, peaceful, and actually, in comparison to other countries in the area, very free.

6. The only country in the Middle East we should stand behind is Israel, and frankly we would not have to do much of that as they are fully capable of defeating any Arab military. Don’t forget they are the only regional power with nuclear weapons, and if the SHTF for them they would not hesitate to deploy them if it meant their national survival. Jordan is maybe OK also, but I wouldn’t trust the Saudis as far as we could throw them.

7. Regarding the NRA’s decision to dismiss entirely 2 of the most popular families of defensive handguns seems absurd!
   Their current philosophy is to expand their ranks by opening and inviting specific groups that perhaps felt ignored and unwelcome.
   This includes females, minorities, and the hunting community.
   And simultaneously disenfranchising such a huge portion of their core membership, the defensive handgun owner.

   That stated, I will say, I have taken many shooting classes, and by far the best, most customer oriented, and professional, IMHO, is Frontsight outside of Las Vegas!
   They have an incredible disciplined program.
   If you sign up for their emails, eventually you should get an offer for a lifetime membership for less than $400!
   If you know someone who has attended they should be able to get you a membership for even less.

8. Middle East Crisis

   Excerpts from ‘Alas, Babylon’, written over 50 years ago:

   “Quite often the flood of history is undammed or diverted by the character and actions of one man.”

   “He checked his map. Far to the east he picked out Mount Carmel, and a river, and beyond were the hills of Megiddo, also called Armageddon. He continued to orbit.”

   “Far ahead Peewee saw the Syrian port of Latakia, reputedly built into an important Red Submarine base. Within a few seconds he would be within Syrian territorial waters, and a few more would carry him over the port itself.”

   “The Sidewinder darted downward, toward the dock area of Latakia. It seemed to be chasing a train. That crazy rocket, Peewee thought.”

   “There was an orange flash and an enormous ball of brown smoke and black bits of debris rushing up to meet him.”

   “He was asking for a vector back to his ship when another flash reflected on his instrument panel. He banked to look back, and saw a black cloud, red flames at its base, rising from Latakia.”

   Frank, P. (1959). ‘Alas, Babylon’ (pp. 68-72). New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

9. Cattle rustling is very alive and well and most have little to no plans in the event of a collapse to corral and protect them. Sheparding will come back in this event

10. Eye-In-The-Sky. Not a new idea. There is currently one over Key West, FL to “keep and eye on Cuba”. My husband, who is a commercial airline pilot flies over the thing.

11. Why oh why do we continue to clean up the messes that European countries have made with their failed foreign policies. The middle east is a French and British problem from World War I. Enough is enough, get the US out of the mid east, get the US out of NATO, and most importantly, get the US completely out of the UN. Do it yesterday.

    1. This applies to Africa just as much as the Middle East.

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