What, exactly, does the fired ambassador from the US to Ukraine, who has no firsthand knowledge of the “Quid Pro Quo” call,  have to contribute to the impeachemt hearings?

Yes, she has been an ambassador for several presidents, yes, she has been in some somewhat sketchy countries. Yes, being fired was likely devastating.

At the end of it all, any ambassador serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States. Period. Said President can fire any ambassador for any reason.

So, besides, “Trump Hurt my Feelings” what testimony did she give?

Why did they waste our time (and money) with her testimony? 

So I heard that Uncle Joe Biden like to fondle women without their permission. And that he has paid off several of them/
Does this mean that we can toss him out of the running for president?

I mean, really, So far, all I have heard is a whisper campaign and a bunch of repeated gossip and allegations, (much like a bunch of 9th grade girls) but no solid testimony and no first hand knowledge. 

Why is hearsay accepted as evidence here?  

I was researching body armor….

There is a LOT of vendors out there, with plate carriers and plates made by many firms, from many different materials. Ceramic plates are, apparently, the best….but they are a lot more expensive …but lighter. Steel is cheaper and a bit heavier for nearly the same performance.

One thing I find interesting is that MANY of the steel plates offered are made from AR400 or AR500 steel. Lots of references to those two numbers. Fully 2/3 of the steel “Ballistic Plates” offered are advertised to be made from one of those two alloys. Being the type of person who likes to learn things, I researched these two steels (as well as a bunch of the others that are offered)

But, sadly, neither of those commonly used steels are intended to be used as Armor Plate….they don’t have a great deal of penetration resistance, nor are they intended to be used as “Armor”. Instead, they are meant to be “Abrasion Resistant”….and dent resistant…Neither of these steels is supposed to be “Armor”. They aren’t much better for “armor” as we think of it than general cold rolled steel.

Why do “armor” vendors sell plates made with non-armor steel? More importantly, why do people buy enough of them that they are even for sale?

11 degrees F outside. One one. *We didn’t get to single digits, but they did a few miles from here)

And it ain’t even Thanksgiving yet.

I can’t handle much more of Mr Gore’s Glowbal Warmeinzing.

Oh, yeah, I forgot, when it is record cold it is just “weather”.

Whatever. Still cold. It’s warmer in Anchorage.
Ah don’t like it aytall. 

The people of Tucson voted overwhelmingly for the rule of law…and against an invasion of non citizens.

Liberal City of Tucson, AZ Overwhelmingly Rejects Sanctuary City Proposal

Watch the video in the article.
She seems to think that just because someone has family here in the US they have reason to flaunt our immigration laws….that they have the RIGHT to be on US soil without permission. That they have the right to work. That they have the same rights as citizens of the US.

The people of Tucson felt otherwise. Good for them. 

Today, here in the US, it is Veteran’s Day.

Take time today to thank all of the Veterans you know, or that you come across today. Their service, whether in peacetime or war, no matter what branch of service,  is what has kept this country free…..Kept your way of life possible.

Do say “Thank You”. Honor their service. Buy ’em lunch or pay for their coffee. At least give your thanks.

Personally, all year long I thank every vet I meet (those that I can identify, anyway) for their service to the citizens of this country. I buy a fair number of lunches and such. I think it is worth it as a token of my esteem for those who signed up to serve.

Nov 10th, 1975.

29 crew gone.

The ship sunk.

So tragic a maritime accident that there were ballads composed about the loss.

The Edmund Fitzgerald.

Gordon Lightfoot did the most famous telling of the story, I think.

From September 7th….The NTSB has just released the accident report:

 So, a single seat airplane, carrying two people,  with 2500 or so lbs of “Pink Water”….flying low and slow.

What could go wrong?

Plane crashes during “Gender Reveal” stunt. 

Pretty much everything that they taught me not to do,

In other words, fucked up by the numbers.

Luckily, no one was seriously injured.

But stupid, poorly planned stunts usually lead to stupid failures.

At the end of the day, one has to realize that cropduster pilots are insane and take terrible risks. (They are also pretty good pilots, at least normally).