Politics - Episode 9: The Lurking Fear

[Malcador]

Kind of funny how irrelevant that slang term is, was reference to the M1 handling. But it is fine, Trump is bull****ting as always and meshbacks love hard man nonsense like that.

[smjjames]

Kind of funny how irrelevant that slang term is, was reference to the M1 handling. But it is fine, Trump is bull****ting as always and meshbacks love hard man nonsense like that.

 

"Locked an loaded" can be used for anything really.

 

Usage of the slang term aside, Trumps saying that the military is fully in place and ready is a total lie (not surprising) and could actually make things more dangerous.

Edited August 11, 2017 by smjjames

[Guard Dog]

The only proper use for the term "locked and loaded" is in reference to a magazine fed rifle with a full magazine and a round in the chamber ready to fire. It was first used in reference to the M1 Garand rifle in WW2 and works with the M-14, M-16, & M-4. It could refer to a semi-auto pistol too I guess but I've never heard it used for that.

 

Any of the use of the expression, trying to sound tough, or bad-ass or in a state or readiness is in error. And a little infantile too.

[Malcador]

Ah had thought the lock term was something specific to the Garand (clearing a jam on one must be fun, thinking on it).

 

For Trump's next escalation he'll talk like Hudson in the dropship from Aliens

[smjjames]

The only proper use for the term "locked and loaded" is in reference to a magazine fed rifle with a full magazine and a round in the chamber ready to fire. It was first used in reference to the M1 Garand rifle in WW2 and works with the M-14, M-16, & M-4. It could refer to a semi-auto pistol too I guess but I've never heard it used for that.

 

Any of the use of the expression, trying to sound tough, or bad-ass or in a state or readiness is in error. And a little infantile too.

 

I'm sure you military guys have a different view of it.

 

@Malcador: Yeah, it'll be interesting to see where Trump takes it next. Though NK has reverted to their usual rhetorical playbook.

Edited August 11, 2017 by smjjames

[Pidesco]

The only proper use for the term "locked and loaded" is in reference to a magazine fed rifle with a full magazine and a round in the chamber ready to fire. It was first used in reference to the M1 Garand rifle in WW2 and works with the M-14, M-16, & M-4. It could refer to a semi-auto pistol too I guess but I've never heard it used for that.

 

Any of the use of the expression, trying to sound tough, or bad-ass or in a state or readiness is in error. And a little infantile too.

 

 

Trump, infantile? Why, I never!

 

 

And that the point, I think. Who better to lead a country with nukes than a childish old man who thinks sounding like an 80s action B movie star is a good idea.

[Wrath of Dagon]

https://twitter.com/RyanTAnd/status/895651901814915073

 

He's talking about the empty lower right quadrant.

[smjjames]

https://twitter.com/RyanTAnd/status/895651901814915073

 

He's talking about the empty lower right quadrant.

 

I'd like to see the methodology of how they did that scatterplot.

[Wrath of Dagon]

 

https://twitter.com/RyanTAnd/status/895651901814915073

 

He's talking about the empty lower right quadrant.

 

I'd like to see the methodology of how they did that scatterplot.

 

I agree. You shouldn't trust any kind of poll unless the raw data is available and the actual questions are given and methodology explained. Most of them are biased as hell.

[Gromnir]

Additionally, I don't think the Chinese market will compensate a long time for the mediocre quality movies that are being largely produced right now. Hollywoods strategy seems to be "high production value, low risk". I don't think this'll work for any market in the long run; so hopefully they'll have to adapt and be more experimental.

 

 

*chuckle*

 

hollywood has not changed their overall scheme for a long time.  has always done sequels.  has always followed successful formula with more pictures embracing formula.  has always been an emphasis on hero myth, whether it be swashbuckler, cowboy, religious martyr, soldier or superhero. is always folks lamenting the dearth o' quality movies from hollywood-- is mostly just noise from wannabe pundits. is as many good films being made today as were in the 50s or 80s or whenever. the long run?  this is the long run.  has been the long run for decades.

 

if you see changes from hollywood, is gonna be most related to the form the media takes.  technologies will result in changes to how movies is presented.  those technological changes will have unexpected impact on the content o' movies. even so, am expecting hollywood will always have an advantage insofar as production values is concerned, and with the larger investments involved in hollywood films, you will likewise see a tendency to go with content which has been successful since man first started telling stories millennia ago in fire brightened caves.

 

HA! Good Fun!

[injurai]

 

https://twitter.com/RyanTAnd/status/895651901814915073

 

He's talking about the empty lower right quadrant.

 

I'd like to see the methodology of how they did that scatterplot.

 

 

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/RyanTAnd/status/895651901814915073

 

He's talking about the empty lower right quadrant.

 

I'd like to see the methodology of how they did that scatterplot.

 

I agree. You shouldn't trust any kind of poll unless the raw data is available and the actual questions are given and methodology explained. Most of them are biased as hell.

 

 

https://www.autodeskresearch.com/publications/samestats

[smjjames]

 

 

Kind of funny how irrelevant that slang term is, was reference to the M1 handling. But it is fine, Trump is bull****ting as always and meshbacks love hard man nonsense like that.

 

"Locked an loaded" can be used for anything really.

 

Usage of the slang term aside, Trumps saying that the military is fully in place and ready is a total lie (not surprising) and could actually make things more dangerous.

 

 

Dangerous? As opposed to saying publicly that your country is NOT PREPARED for war?! 

 

 

It's called 'backing up your threats'.

[HoonDing]

[smjjames]

 

 

 

 

Kind of funny how irrelevant that slang term is, was reference to the M1 handling. But it is fine, Trump is bull****ting as always and meshbacks love hard man nonsense like that.

 

"Locked an loaded" can be used for anything really.

 

Usage of the slang term aside, Trumps saying that the military is fully in place and ready is a total lie (not surprising) and could actually make things more dangerous.

 

 

Dangerous? As opposed to saying publicly that your country is NOT PREPARED for war?! 

 

 

It's called 'backing up your threats'.

 

 

If the president of a superpower with the biggest military potential says their military is ready it's a credible threat however you look at it. Publicly contradicting that is nothing short of a treason. I'm surprised the media is doing this as they seemed to be fixated on the whole treason subject just a second ago.

 

 

Being ready for action isn't the same thing as having everything in place where you'd want them to be before starting a war, which was the point of the article.

 

I don't doubt that there are plans, the military has been doing plans and wargames for NK contingencies for decades, or that they can quickly mobilize. And things are definetly on alert now.

Edited August 11, 2017 by smjjames

[HoonDing]

They can't even take out a remote tiny al Qaeda outpost in Yemen without losing a SEAL and killing women and children. What are they going to do in NK

[Gfted1]

Well, theres a lot more innocents to kill there. Duh.

[smjjames]

They can't even take out a remote tiny al Qaeda outpost in Yemen without losing a SEAL and killing women and children. What are they going to do in NK

 

Your point being?....

 

Anyhoo.... In response to a question on the "locked and loaded" thing, he said "it's pretty obvious.""We are looking at that pretty carefully. I hope they are gonna fully understand the gravity of what I said. And what I said is what I mean,"

 

Yay ambiguousity! /s

Edited August 11, 2017 by smjjames

[Malcador]

Yep, bull**** artist at work there

[BruceVC]

Well, theres a lot more innocents to kill there. Duh.

The whole NK issue is complex and to be fair to Trump he has inherited a problem that no US president in the last 30 years has been able to resolve 

 

The Kim dynasty and there rulership of NK is truly an anomaly, they should have ended their interpretation of Communism like every other country at the end of the Cold War. China allowed NK to survive in its truly anachronistic and cruel system of government

 

And now we have this relic from the Cold War that has developed Nuclear technology and thinks its acceptable to constantly threaten the world

 

Whatever happens I want to be unequivocal about who is to blame, its the Kim regime and there intransigence ....this is on them 

Edited August 11, 2017 by BruceVC

[smjjames]

The Kim dynasty and there rulership of NK is truly an anomaly, they should have ended their interpretation of Communism like every other country at the end of the Cold War. China allowed NK to survive in its truly anachronistic and cruel system of government

 

 

*ahem* Cuba? China is still politically a communist country, though economically they've changed a bit. Vietnam and Laos (link goes to Vietnam) are also still politically communist.

 

Though NK is more like a monarchy with communist gears.

Edited August 11, 2017 by smjjames

[BruceVC]

 

The Kim dynasty and there rulership of NK is truly an anomaly, they should have ended their interpretation of Communism like every other country at the end of the Cold War. China allowed NK to survive in its truly anachronistic and cruel system of government

 

 

*ahem* Cuba? China is still politically a communist country, though economically they've changed a bit. Vietnam and Laos (link goes to Vietnam) are also still politically communist.

 

Though NK is more like a monarchy with communist gears.

 

Come on China isnt Communist .....not in the historical sense at least. Its a one party state, doesnt really care about human rights, controls the media but it has embraced and benefited from a  global world and how countries trade with each other. You could argue it has been able to gain all the benefits of Capitalism but has none of the responsibilities that other Western countries have in regards to the principles of a Democracy...like free press and a government beholden to a Constitution

 

But I dont believe the Chinese economic and political  model is sustainable so structural changes to how they run there economy are necessary

[smjjames]

Watching 1.3 billion people argue and vote on a constitution would be interesting, to say the least.

 

Yeah, China isn't quite the same 'communist' as they were historically, but for all intents and purposes, their politics is still socialist/communist.

[Gfted1]

The whole NK issue is complex and to be fair to Trump he has inherited a problem that no US president in the last 30 years has been able to resolve 

 

The Kim dynasty and there rulership of NK is truly an anomaly, they should have ended their interpretation of Communism like every other country at the end of the Cold War. China allowed NK to survive in its truly anachronistic and cruel system of government

 

And now we have this relic from the Cold War that has developed Nuclear technology and thinks its acceptable to constantly threaten the world

 

Whatever happens I want to be unequivocal about who is to blame, its the Kim regime and there intransigence ....this is on them

Eh, I have war fatigue. Unless they actually fire something at someone, just let them make noise.

[BruceVC]

 

The whole NK issue is complex and to be fair to Trump he has inherited a problem that no US president in the last 30 years has been able to resolve 

 

The Kim dynasty and there rulership of NK is truly an anomaly, they should have ended their interpretation of Communism like every other country at the end of the Cold War. China allowed NK to survive in its truly anachronistic and cruel system of government

 

And now we have this relic from the Cold War that has developed Nuclear technology and thinks its acceptable to constantly threaten the world

 

Whatever happens I want to be unequivocal about who is to blame, its the Kim regime and there intransigence ....this is on them

Eh, I have war fatigue. Unless they actually fire something at someone, just let them make noise.

 

Dont get me wrong, I absolutely dont want a military intervention around NK, its the last thing most reasonable people want hence the last 30 years of failed attempts to negotiate with NK

 

But Gfted1 I wish there was another option but if you look at the history of NK and how they have constantly ignored attempts to become part of the global community what is the USA suppose to do when there territories are directly threatened ?

 

Yes China should be dealing with NK or at least allowing the Koreas to reunite. Thats what worries them the most IMO, they fear NK and SK uniting once Kim is removed. A  united Korea they feel could threaten there hegemony in the region but China must stop being so insecure about there economic dominance 

[smjjames]

They're also obsessed with stability, not just because the ruling party wants to stay in power, but as their very long history shows, every time things become unstable (for various reasons), the ruling dynasty loses power.