I knew that Big Army had started to fully transition to the A1 about 10 years ago, but I didn't think standard NG units had (may be mistaken) because of the stupid focus on the M7.

If they get federalized under Title 10, or the Insurrection Act, possibly, but not without a court fight.

All of the AR platforms seen here and used by ICE/BP aren't full-auto capable, not that ultimately makes any difference in the optics department. The DHS paramilitaries use them as intimidation

It's not Oscar-worthy, but it does what it says on the tin and isn't ashamed of that fact.

And, just like Trump, Obama also did nothing to earn it.

QTP with a movie you'd rate a perfect 10/10.

What a lame , desperate attempt for attention.

Almost guaranteed the launch gets delayed again.

I really enjoyed The Rock as Kerr, it was an excellent transformation.

The "war on Christmas" this guy is referring to relates only to the faith aspect of the holiday, not the secular. His ilk sees the hyper-commercialization of Christmas as a "war" against the season's true meaning (the birth of Jesus Christ). Attacking Santa is code for "standing against the culture"

The "unknown unknowns", as Rummy would say.

Modern Trek is largely a disaster — with the possible exception of SNW. I just view everything in the Kelvin timeline as mixed bag fan fiction and move on.

Sarah C. M. Paine from the Naval War College should be a negotiator. Her grand historical perspective would insulate her from the Russian BS that Witkoff and Kushner have been swallowing largely unchallenged.

"Everyone" just means "everyone already in the top 10% of wealth holders". Reading Elon's screed as a coded message to his fellow uber-rich makes it all make much more sense.

He -and they- do not care about the lower rungs of the ladder as long as they get their piece.

What a sad and disturbing read. Trump's insecurities are masked by false bravado and 'candor', which is just the removal of any internal inhibitions against his worst tendencies. He obviously should not be left alone with his phone after dinner.

Looks like a healthy fella.

Yes exactly, the framers assumed that self-interest would see Congress protect its power. They also could not have foreseen the moral rot that's made such a capture of power possible.

Something about sowing and reaping, can't remember where I read it...

Exactly, set expectations low and then exceed them. I practice this at my job every day!