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Good point. I saw the vidoe and the departing flight was climbing out right before the impact.

Joint Base Bolling is located across the river. ATC tapes revealed the pilot of the Army Black Hawk transmitted "have the RJ in sight". The RJ was initially cleared to land on RWY 1 but then was directed to circle and land on RWY 33. As soon as the RJ (Regional Jet) from Witchita KS was lined up on short final on RWY 33 at approximately 400 feet MSL is when for some unknown reason the BlackHawk (Call sign PAT 25) slammed into the back of the Regional Jet. It is very common for military helicopters to fly in this airspace. DCA or Reagan airport is very close to the capital and the White House.

I have been in Chiang Mai now coming up on 8 years. I have been on Non Imm OA Visa (combo of extending an OA and lately just getting a new OA) and have never said the words permanent or the dreaded "my forever home". Things can change from year to year. Currently meeting the requirements for the OA Visa for me has not been difficult but I do not know what the future holds. I plan and live in the "land of smiles" based upon on an annual basis and alwasy have a plan to go elsewhere or go back home. I am reminded by the local people that this is not my home but a place where I stayed for the last 8 years.

So she kept quiet all these years? If he is a predator then tell the world as soon as possible. Also, does she know of his victims? "Predator" is a very strong word that is associated with violent criminals. She has done good in the world and most recently served as the US Ambassodor to Japan and Australia but what is true reason for this video at this time?

No and what is the consequence for making a spelling error?

Right just look at some of the salaries of professional athletes in the US and Europe. The minimum salary for anyone playing in the National Football League is $795,000

Ok. Appreciate your sincerity. When were you appointed as the grammar enfrorcer on this forum?

So a millionaire is in the 1%? Most professional athletes are millionaires. Then Ohtani of the Dodgers has to be in the .1 of the 1%??? He is due 700 million for playing baseball. The CEO of the DWP in Los Angeles where there was a lack of water during the recent wildfires makes $750,000 per year. So she is very close to making the 1% club. New LAPD Chief Jim McDonnel makes $450,000 per + $235,000 in retirement from pay so he is also very close to the 1% as well.

So Bezos, Zuckerberg and Musk? This is because Trump is no where near the 1% level.

Did I ask for a lesson on grammar from you or anyone? Therefore you started it. Your thoughts directed at me were unsolicited.

Then who would get the "stolen" money?

This sounds like a message Trump was sending to the reciepients of US Foreign Aid: "I can give it or take it". Typical Trump: use a hammer when a paper clip would do. Anyone who has paid attention should realize this is his playbook He does things that will be challenged. Things will be back to normal very soon.

This is guy gets it. He is trying to sell LED signs but I really like his sense of humor. This the first Chinese guy that I have seen on YT that seems to get it:

This actually shows how much the world depends on US aid. Most of it will be restored sooner than later. There was an unconffirmed claim from WH Press Secretary Leavitt that the Biden Administration authorized USAID had allocated $50 Million for conrtraceptives for Gaza. Of course this came from Musk so we shall see if it is confirmed or not. If it is confirmed than that is a whole lot of condoms?

Back at you or "Touche". Remember, you started it.

Why apologize? Because i could care less.

Now even Dr. Phil is on illegal immigrant raids:

Well, Panama can stop by using the Dollar as it's defacto currency. Maybe the Chinese Yuan will better suit Panama. Maybe not. I doubt fervent nationalists in Panama will hunt Americans in the streets of Panama city.

I found this on YT. Doubt it will get much traction but found it somewhat interesting.

Yes. Many have been saying that for decades. But what does Capt Hegesth know about DOD Contract accountability or how the US Military spends during combat operations? As much as I know For instance I loved eating at KBR Dining Halls in A-stan. The meals were alwasy great. On some Fridays at Camp Eggers(which was located within walking distance from the US Embassy in Kabul) they had lobster. So I asked a Colonel what KBR charge per meal. He was not sure but he thought it was about $20 per person up to 4x a day(this is because the 4th meal was served at midnight). The KBR contract for DOD dining halls was huge. I have no idea if that was ever audited. I believe what Eisenhower said about the military industrial complex beceame reality and still thrives. Pete Hegseth can't do anything to change it.

We are talking about combat zone and sometimes the last thing on anyones mind it to keep track of the spending. DCAA auditors were all civilian GS types and most were on the slightly older side. Record keeping was not exactly a priority from what I saw. SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) was suppose to "track the money". SIGAR was supposed to track exactly where over $140 Billion went. Apparently SIGAR is still active and is suppose to end in September 2025. I wonder what the final report will say?

In CNX for 7 years and this morning had a close call walking back from the gym. I was walking in a small soi and a Honda City veered towards me because cars were parked in the soi. As most of us know the Soi's are narrow. I had to turn sideways and missed the car. As usual the driver could care less. As a cardinal rule I never wear headphones because sometimes "you can hear it before you see it". That is unless an EV is approaching from behind. Also, "keep your head on swivel" was the mantra while on foot patrol in A-stan.

Ah difficult to track DOD spending. I got a first look at it during my deployments to A-stan. Civil Affairs officers had the mission to help the locals build schools, government buildiings etc. In the end the locals were handed $100 dollar bills to get the job done. How would this program be audited? No receipts were generated. This is just one example of DOD spending. There was also DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) people in A-stan and I do not konw what they were actually doing. The DCAA was supposed to ensure taxpayer dollars were spent in accordance with contracts but most of never knew exactly what the contracts specified. Of course auditing DOD contracts at stateside bases or at Defence Contract firms could be simpler.

I do not believe he will last long. Give him enough rope and he will hang himself. Does he really believe he can be in charge of an organization with 3 Million(military, civilian and contractors)?

What is the Thai word for Redundacy? TM-30 address, 90 Day report address and TM 6 address. Only thing left is to consider a chip implanted in the passport to have real time location of all foreigners in the Land of Smiles.