I think your primary assumption is not one that is shared by the GOP members of the Senate. They feel that people will either forget or not care, and they are betting that the Resistance will run out of steam. Plus, they are so certain that the gerrymandering and campaign finance rules they have imposed upon us will…

I understand your concern, but one advantage is fewer lifecycle costs and higher survivability, depending on the design. 4 ships, each having, say, 30-40% of the capability but requiring 4x the crews would be problematic to say the least.

The rumor back in 1998 was that one of the weapons designs Pakistan tested was a North Korean prototype with the last of the fuel they processed before the Agreed Framework went into effect.

Given the news last night about Trump asking the DNI to intervene with Comey on behalf of Mike Flynn, I think it’s safe to say that the whole shooting match could be riding on the next two days testimony.

Nice. Then why did you take the time out of your busy day to reply?

Can you give me even MORE points for understanding that although the world has changed since then, the over-riding assumption in your original post ignores the fact that nations often make disastrous decisions without considering what could be overriding national interests?

Do you know who Germany’s largest trading partner was at the beginning of WW1 AND WW2?

I loved this book. I’m from a suburb of Kansas City, and the city life depicted in this book (and the Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing series) seemed like another planet. This article has inspired me to get this book for my daughters and read it to them, because I think they will love it. I just hope they don’t get any…

I honestly don’t believe that McConnell and Ryan KNEW what was going on, but they had to have doubts, and they allowed it to happen.

So... here’s what I’m thinking. The upcoming congressional special elections will have a lot to do with what happens with Trump. If Jon Ossoff wins in GA-6 and the Democrat wins in Montana (Zinke’s seat), then that’s going to put the GOP is full freakout mode. Especially if Trump’s approcal ratings continue to trend…

I’m 47, and I haven’t grown up yet (well, I have, but you know what I mean. I guess it depends on what my wife and kids think on any given day.) I really enjoyed reading your posts. Have a good day

It was below the advertisement for boner pills on their web site...

Oh, you can impeach him for it, you just can’t prosecute him in a court of law. A “High Crime and Misdemeanor” is whatever the House of Representatives can get 218 votes for. In January of 2019, since it’s fucking obvious that the GOP will let him do anything as long as he signs whatever bill they put on his desk...

God, you’re awesome... do you write for a living, because I’ve starred like three of your comments today...

I actually don’t have a problem with insurance, but I don’t think it goes far enough. I mean, if you own a car, you have to have insurance on it or you get a ticket. Shouldn’t we have a much higher requirement for something ELSE that can cause someone’s death?

I’m 46, married, two kids, mortgage. I don’t understand this obsession with music festivals. I’m a musician, I love live music, and I go to concerts when someone I really like comes to town. But other than that I listen to my music collection, or listen to music on YouTube.

They have been very nice, we’ve had no troubles at all. Our daughters are getting involved in... cheerleading... which I hear is a really big deal down here... better than pageants or dance IMHO.

Thanks! I’m loving the cost of living and Suwanee has a ton of fun things to do. If I wasn’t considered a carpetbagger, I’d be running for office. I’ll give it a couple of years.

I live just over the line into the 7th, and I just moved here 6 months ago, but when I get back from my business trip I’m going to offer my services to the campaign.

Well, I’d say a loss rate of 1 per every 166 sorties and the massive modifications it was able to successfully take says a hell of a lot about the robustness of the platform, wouldn’t you?