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by windy95
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread
Replies: 18095
Views: 1507374

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - *Discussion* Thread

Thankfully it appears the US and the media have moved on from wasting and laundering money in the Ukraine. Most people I know are tired of sending money to endless foreign wars.

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by windy95
Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: ESPN Hot Take: Failure for BBHoF Not To Induct Barry Bonds
Replies: 29
Views: 1556

Re: ESPN Hot Take: Failure for BBHoF Not To Induct Barry Bonds

Bonds, Sosa and McGuire should never get a sniff at the HOF. A few others to add to that list as well. Hank Aaron is still the all time home run king and Maris is still the season single record holders in my book. The PED era was the end of my following baseball. 20 plus years of never watching a ga...

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by windy95
Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Half world’s fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 in net zero transition
Replies: 404
Views: 28056

Re: Half world’s fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 in net zero transition

You are simply not grasping the realities. This means you should listen to scientific consensus and trust your own opinion less. unfortunately, some in society don't take facts and scientists too seriously as we have seen on many occasions . The quasi-religious cult of global warming always shouts ...

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by windy95
Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Half world’s fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 in net zero transition
Replies: 404
Views: 28056

Re: Half world’s fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 in net zero transition

You are simply not grasping the realities. This means you should listen to scientific consensus and trust your own opinion less. And is a part of man-made global warming how, exactly? You seem like you simply refuse to understand that we can’t knowingly continue to introduce more CO2 to the cycle. ...

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by windy95
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: HNL or La Paz/cabo area Christmas Break
Replies: 25
Views: 1962

Re: HNL or La Paz/cabo area Christmas Break

Go to Cabo and avoid HNL. I you want Hawaii go to the Big Island or Kauai. I have been all over Mexico and believe SJDC/La Paz is the best spot to visit.

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by windy95
Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
Replies: 318
Views: 21897

Re: Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

The Civil cases have a much lower burden of proof. Rittenhouse was found not guilty of 1st and 2nd degree murder. Manslaughter was not on that list. The Civil cases also have a much lower burden of proof. Civil cases can also admit into evidence a lot of the items that the judge excluded from this ...

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by windy95
Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Car drives through parade in Waukesha, Wisc
Replies: 108
Views: 7794

Re: Car drives through parade in Waukesha, Wisc

Of course, the race (Black) and criminal record of the alleged driver got put out late last night to fuel even more the social tensions in this country, already at a high level from the acquittal of Rittenhouse of murder and other charges. If it had been a white Trump voter it would of been all ove...

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by windy95
Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Who are your favorite U.S. governors?
Replies: 49
Views: 3123

Re: Who are your favorite U.S. governors?

Ron DeSantis best governor hands down. Hopefully runs for second term instead of President

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by windy95
Mon May 17, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Rocket attacks in Israel
Replies: 434
Views: 30182

Re: Another Powderkeg in Israel

What Provocation? The court case is still ongoing and the evictions in Jerusalem hadn't happened yet. Plus it was a 13 year long judicial process. It looks to me like you just want to find a way to hate Israel, and support terrorism. I don't think using sweeping and lazy tropes does anyone a servic...

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by windy95
Mon May 17, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..
Replies: 130
Views: 10445

Re: Delta to require new employees be vaccinated..

That is good! They should require all current employees to be vaccinated as well! Or what? Get another job! This is not a personal benefit, for any customer facing employee this should be mandatory! They would lose half their employees. what happened to my body my choice? As well this new decision ...

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by windy95
Wed May 12, 2021 12:14 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation
Replies: 205
Views: 15985

Re: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation

Seems you don’t understand freedom in this context. I fully understand what it means. Anyone who claims to have the "science" and "experts" on their side is usually looking to take away someone else's freedom and rights. Science and experts are used to save lives. Freedom and ri...

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by windy95
Wed May 12, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation
Replies: 205
Views: 15985

Re: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation

Very sad to think the anti science crowd will stop us from returning to normal. They are taking the freedoms away of people who listen to science and experts. We returned to normal in Florida over 6 months ago. We had our freedoms restored by common sense governance. Seems you don’t understand free...

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by windy95
Tue May 11, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation
Replies: 205
Views: 15985

Re: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation

Very sad to think the anti science crowd will stop us from returning to normal. They are taking the freedoms away of people who listen to science and experts. We returned to normal in Florida over 6 months ago. We had our freedoms restored by common sense governance. Really how? Most smart people i...

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by windy95
Tue May 11, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation
Replies: 205
Views: 15985

Re: Herd Immunity Losing Out To Vaccine Hesitation and Virus Mutation

Pi7472000 wrote:
Very sad to think the anti science crowd will stop us from returning to normal. They are taking the freedoms away of people who listen to science and experts.



We returned to normal in Florida over 6 months ago. We had our freedoms restored by common sense governance.

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by windy95
Tue May 11, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: California reports $75B Budget Surplus, what could it be used for?
Replies: 40
Views: 3330

Re: California reports $75B Budget Surplus, what could it be used for?

Perhaps clean up the garbage off the streets and provide shelter for the homeless. And fix the potholes while they are it. Or perhaps rebate the homeowners or lower their property taxes.

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by windy95
Tue May 11, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New Election Law Passed in Florida
Replies: 42
Views: 3459

Re: New Election Law Passed in Florida

Another common sense bill passed by the GOP and our outstanding governor.

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by windy95
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Football (Soccer} Super League
Replies: 90
Views: 5183

Re: Football (Soccer} Super League

I am done with Chelsea fro joining this money grubbing abortion of an idea. Time to pick a new non Super League favorite. Perhaps Leeds UTD

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by windy95
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Will airlines require COVID vaccine for employees?
Replies: 226
Views: 23766

Re: Will airlines require COVID vaccine for employees?

Companies don't have much to stand on currently to make it mandatory to have a vaccine. All of the vaccines are currently only approved for emergency use. They are considered experimental. Even the US military can not mandate that emergency use vaccines are required. I highly doubt that even when t...

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by windy95
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AMFA looks to oust AA mechanics union
Replies: 68
Views: 11154

Re: AMFA looks to oust AA mechanics union

The joint contract by the IBT at UAL/CAL allowed massive out sourcing. Many sUAL want AMFA back as well as many sCAL want the IBT out. Once AA falls to AMFA I believe UAL will follow shortly and put all Technicians under one umbrella away from the AFL/CIO.

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by windy95
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AMFA looks to oust AA mechanics union
Replies: 68
Views: 11154

Re: AMFA looks to oust AA mechanics union

The Association started this the day that the TWU and IAM joined together instead of having a vote. The push to oust the association began that day. A simple vote would of saved them the chance of losing the whole group.

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by windy95
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AMFA looks to oust AA mechanics union
Replies: 68
Views: 11154

Re: AMFA looks oust AA mechanics union

John Samuelsen is right this is an absolute low life move by AMFA,mechanics are better served by staying with TWU. Low life move by AMFA? LOL. This is a totally organic move by the technicians at AA. AMFA did not jump on board until over 40% of the cards had been signed. The majority at AA want thi...

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by windy95
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Do Republicans have the votes to confirm SCOTUS Justice in 2020?
Replies: 505
Views: 28325

Re: Do Republicans have the votes to confirm SCOTUS Justice in 2020?

It's priceless listening to democrats talk about honor after what they did to Bork, Thomas and Gorsuch.

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by windy95
Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Scientists protest the man in the white house picking climate Skeptic to head NOAA
Replies: 23
Views: 1731

Re: Scientists protest the man in the white house picking climate Skeptic to head NOAA

I will fix your headline for you


(Political) Scientists protest President Trumps picking of climate realist to head NOAA

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by windy95
Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: The F16 and Mach 2
Replies: 19
Views: 3571

Re: The F16 and Mach 2

For the F-16, Mach 2 is not necessary. It's a grocery getter and errand runner aircraft for the military. Interceptors like the F-15 & F-22 require it because they are policing the air-highways. The F-16 was designed as and entered the service as a lightweight Interceptor. Not to deliver grocer...

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by windy95
Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020
Replies: 4707
Views: 794358

Re: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020

I think UA should return to JFK once the 737 MAX 10 are delivered. Since UA has 100 737 MAX 10s on order with 50 of them being in Polaris-configuration that will replace both the 752 on the transcon UA could fly them out from SFO/LAX-JFK/EWR/BOS leaving the A321XLR to do the international 752´s job...

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by windy95
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020
Replies: 4707
Views: 794358

Re: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020

Got a interesting group 2 ferry out of GYR scheduled for today...N37513 a 737MAX9 scheduled GYR-MCO as UA2708. Lets hope she makes it!! Any idea why she's flying to MCO today, the same day as the MAX Recertification flights begin? https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/n37513 https://simplefly...

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by windy95
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Violent crime surges across the United States
Replies: 263
Views: 14370

Re: Violent crime surges across the United States

Why are you demeaning those who work in private security? Many come from the military. They would just take the suspect to a centralized processing and containment facility to await their arraignment. If you're in a community that voted to have no protection then you're just out of luck. That's whe...

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by windy95
Thu May 28, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Crowded Pool Party in the Ozarks
Replies: 60
Views: 3527

Re: Crowded Pool Party in the Ozarks

I'm done as well. Beaches, Parks and restaurants are packed in Florida. Threads like this are more fear mongering by the left. If you are afraid crawl back into your hole. Otherwise protect the weak and the old who are the ones succumbing to this. Any reason why the media never shows the age breakdo...

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by windy95
Mon May 11, 2020 11:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020
Replies: 4707
Views: 794358

Re: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020

Doubtful as only on Friday in his TechOps update the VP posted the picture of the 737MAX-10 being built in Seattle with the following statement: Looking ahead I know it seems like it is a long way off but there will come a time when things will begin to look normal again and initiatives such as gro...

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by windy95
Mon May 04, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020
Replies: 4707
Views: 794358

Re: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020

For what its worth, I'm posting on the UA Fleet Site an aircraft as stored if it is in ROW/GYR/HOU/DLH/LCQ/RFD/INT or if it is parked for 14 days or more at a UA airport. TPA & MIA does a lot of maint, so who knows if an aircraft parked is in for maint, short term parking or stored. Maybe someo...

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by windy95
Mon May 04, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020
Replies: 4707
Views: 794358

Re: United Fleet, Network, & Livery Thread - 2020

A pilot posted that the 757s are gone, anyone got any update on this? I saw that too, and ran that by a reliable source who said that is false. No retirements have been called yet in the 757 fleet, not even the P&W birds. The 757's have more than likely flown their last revenue flight for Unite...

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by windy95
Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Consequences of Trump's re-election
Replies: 148
Views: 9950

Re: Consequences of Trump's re-election

A second term would bring more winning. More draining of the swamp. And locking up the supreme court for a few decades. #KAG2020 #Trumplandslide

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by windy95
Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 2020 Democratic Primary Thread
Replies: 688
Views: 25365

Re: 2020 Democratic Primary Thread

Another Dem debate and another night that President Trump comes out the winner. The ship of fools sails on to the next debate and States.

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by windy95
Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:16 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New US Defense Report Highlights ‘Catastrophic’ Climate Risks to Security
Replies: 48
Views: 2282

Re: New US Defense Report Highlights ‘Catastrophic’ Climate Risks to Security

More from the political science that is climate change. All based on junk science peddled by left wing political activists. It would be laughable that some people still believe climate change is "junk science".... were it not so dangerous and sad. :roll: Because it is junk science peddled...

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by windy95
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Does the US need a third political party?
Replies: 37
Views: 1623

Re: Does the US need a third political party?

We need a party called the Balanced Budget and Follow the Constitution Party. The BBFCP

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by windy95
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: New US Defense Report Highlights ‘Catastrophic’ Climate Risks to Security
Replies: 48
Views: 2282

Re: New US Defense Report Highlights ‘Catastrophic’ Climate Risks to Security

More from the political science that is climate change. All based on junk science peddled by left wing political activists.

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by windy95
Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Disney raises prices to over $200 for a single day ticket!
Replies: 52
Views: 3052

Re: Disney raises prices to over $200 for a single day ticket!

A lot of people who are visiting Orlando are wealthy families from South American and Europe who have plenty of extra money to afford the parks. Stereotype much? As if Americans in other parts of the country don't have the money saved to go anywhere... It is not a stereotype. The fact is that a lar...

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by windy95
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Time for UA to step up?
Replies: 241
Views: 32415

Re: Time for UA to step up?

The ONLY thing UA needs? Is to establish ang Grow a S.E,US hub. and that will complete all they need to so. From there it's organic growth. As they have all 4 corners of the USA covered and they can then fuel long haul flying from the East and West Coasts as they'll have the east and west connected...

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by windy95
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: DC Statehood?
Replies: 27
Views: 1481

Re: DC Statehood?

DL717 wrote:
It wasn’t intended to be a State, it’s why it’s called a District. It’s not a City, it’s a Capitol. So nope.


Agreed

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by windy95
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Disney raises prices to over $200 for a single day ticket!
Replies: 52
Views: 3052

Re: Disney raises prices to over $200 for a single day ticket!

Florida resident rate season passes run from $369 to $999. Universal has a little better deal for residents. But over the years no matter the price point the place are now packed year round. The amount of new hotels that both parks are building is unreal.

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by windy95
Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: What do you like or don’t like about the Trump Administration
Replies: 141
Views: 4816

Re: What do you like or don’t like about the Trump Administration

I really need to check my pay stub this week while at work ( of course it’s electronic and I haven’t checked it in over a year ) but it always bothers me seeing how much is deducted. I was told the company has had tax cuts and they passed some of the savings to the employees, my pay has increased a...

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by windy95
Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Bushfires in Australia
Replies: 127
Views: 7988

Re: Bushfires in Australia

The increase in bushfires/forest fires isn't just in Australia, but some areas of the USA, in particular California, as well as places like Brazil. Part of this is due to Global Climate Change, but also excesses of control to prevent fires in the past, more people living in and around forested area...

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by windy95
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker *SPOILER*
Replies: 54
Views: 3214

Re: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker *SPOILER*

A recycled Trilogy with a recycled bad guy. Sucked into seeing the last one with the family and was very happy when it was over.

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by windy95
Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Military Times: Half of Active Military Troops Disapprove of Trump
Replies: 26
Views: 1947

Re: Military Times: Half of Active Military Troops Disapprove of Trump

With 20 years in the Air Force I never had any pressure to vote left or right. Never saw any bias from the top down to be swayed one way or the other. I doubt this poll accurately reflects the military as a whole because like the article says subscribers of military times are career types. If you ca...

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by windy95
Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Impeachment Hearings
Replies: 743
Views: 34519

Re: The Impeachment Hearings

I see they are wasting another day in Congress on this scam. I cannot wait until next week when the Senate dismisses it and we can get on with real business and the next election.

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by windy95
Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Time Magazine selects the youngest ever "Time Person of the Year"
Replies: 133
Views: 5776

Re: Time Magazine selects the youngest ever "Time Person of the Year"

The only people she impacted are the ones who already bow down at the altar of global warming. Otherwise she is just a manipulated little girl who lost her childhood because of her parents.

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by windy95
Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: UK General Election 2019
Replies: 323
Views: 14530

Re: UK General Election 2019

Congrats on a great victory for Boris, the Conservatives and Brexit.

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by windy95
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump issues pardons in war crimes cases, despite Pentagon opposition to the move
Replies: 88
Views: 4415

Re: Trump issues pardons in war crimes cases, despite Pentagon opposition to the move

In the Lorance case all 9 members of his unit being considered for the "murder" had been given immunity for testifying against him. As for the two counts of "murder" there was nothing clear about it. Another pardon well executed by the Commander in Chief.

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by windy95
Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump issues pardons in war crimes cases, despite Pentagon opposition to the move
Replies: 88
Views: 4415

Re: Trump issues pardons in war crimes cases, despite Pentagon opposition to the move

Wrong, try again. After deliberating for about two hours, the jury acquitted Chief Gallagher of murder, attempted murder and obstruction of justice charges. Link Not wrong. Trump had to pardon something. You need to read all the charges contained in the full article, and look deeply into what occur...

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