Tool of the day
03-31-2016, 03:31 AM
#8092
Banned
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: systems analyst
Posts: 757
Originally Posted by SayAlt
Interestingly, if one were seeking to implement communism and/or totalitarian gov't a la East Germany behind the Iron Curtain, this is a great way to go about doing it without ever having to fire a shot or fight for the takeover.
Of course, at the same time you'd want to militarize the police forces, politicize all the departments of gov't (IRS, EPA, Justice, State) etc.
But none of that has been happening in America. I'm just a tool for thinking it has.
Of course, at the same time you'd want to militarize the police forces, politicize all the departments of gov't (IRS, EPA, Justice, State) etc.
But none of that has been happening in America. I'm just a tool for thinking it has.
03-31-2016, 03:37 AM
#8093
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,383
Originally Posted by coopervane
I have a nomination for tool of the day
My neighbor and friend of 10 years, also a Delta pilot.
I have had an app in at Delta for over 10 years. I recently wanted to refresh my online app by updating my LOR'S. So I ask my "good buddy" if he would be willing to update his LOR for me. He says NO......Why?
Because 4 years ago, We went on vacation with him and his wife. A bareboat charter. Because we had planned it for over 6 months and I couldn't get the week off at my crappy regional, I called in sick.
So he can't "in good conscience" recommend anyone who would abuse sick policy.
THAT is where the term "douchbag" originates from
My neighbor and friend of 10 years, also a Delta pilot.
I have had an app in at Delta for over 10 years. I recently wanted to refresh my online app by updating my LOR'S. So I ask my "good buddy" if he would be willing to update his LOR for me. He says NO......Why?
Because 4 years ago, We went on vacation with him and his wife. A bareboat charter. Because we had planned it for over 6 months and I couldn't get the week off at my crappy regional, I called in sick.
So he can't "in good conscience" recommend anyone who would abuse sick policy.
THAT is where the term "douchbag" originates from
03-31-2016, 04:23 AM
#8094
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Joined APC: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,026
Originally Posted by deadseal
Easy gramps. The sky isn't falling. What's funny about some older folk is they believe that somehow every generation before them didn't think the same exact thing. You aren't special. America is fine. The world turns. People can be gay, do drugs, not believe in some version of God, and try and combat global warming and it will be okee dokee m'kay
03-31-2016, 07:45 AM
#8095
Banned
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: systems analyst
Posts: 757
Originally Posted by RhinoPherret
Steady down there hotshot. Get down off of your step stool. Your turn for being viewed as an out of touch old fart will come also. Guaranteed! Keep that in mind when you blithely lecture other folks with your know it all powers.
03-31-2016, 08:41 AM
#8096
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Joined APC: Oct 2014
Position: Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Posts: 1,537
Originally Posted by deadseal
Easy gramps.
I'm not even old enough to be a grandfather yet.
Originally Posted by deadseal
The sky isn't falling.
Originally Posted by deadseal
America is fine.
Originally Posted by deadseal
People can be gay, do drugs, not believe in some version of God, and try and combat global warming and it will be okee dokee m'kay
03-31-2016, 08:59 AM
#8097
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2009
Position: B747-400 Cpt retired
Posts: 83
CardioMD wrote:
Quote:
Originally Posted by crbnftprnt
>>I find explaining why a gun is not useful in the cockpit similar to explaining to laypersons why a (personal) parachute is not useful in my plane, or in an airliner.<<
You ARE the layperson.
CardioMD wrote: >>Negative, in several contexts.<<
What do other "contexts" have to do with it? To belabor the obvious, in the field of aviation, especially on a website named "Airline Pilot Central", you are indeed the layperson you speak of.
Quote:
Originally Posted by crbnftprnt
>>I find explaining why a gun is not useful in the cockpit similar to explaining to laypersons why a (personal) parachute is not useful in my plane, or in an airliner.<<
You ARE the layperson.
CardioMD wrote: >>Negative, in several contexts.<<
What do other "contexts" have to do with it? To belabor the obvious, in the field of aviation, especially on a website named "Airline Pilot Central", you are indeed the layperson you speak of.
Last edited by crbnftprnt; 03-31-2016 at 09:12 AM. Reason: clarification
03-31-2016, 09:54 AM
#8098
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: retired 767(dl)
Posts: 5,724
Originally Posted by deadseal
Easy gramps. The sky isn't falling. What's funny about some older folk is they believe that somehow every generation before them didn't think the same exact thing. You aren't special. America is fine. The world turns. People can be gay, do drugs, not believe in some version of God, and try and combat global warming and it will be okee dokee m'kay
03-31-2016, 10:30 AM
#8099
Junior Senior
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: Whiskey Papa
Posts: 2,850
Originally Posted by RhinoPherret
Steady down there hotshot. Get down off of your step stool. Your turn for being viewed as an out of touch old fart will come also. Guaranteed! Keep that in mind when you blithely lecture other folks with your know it all powers.
Originally Posted by badflaps
What you have to know about geezers is that have a lot to compare the present to, which sometimes makes them uneasy. The great thing is that they are short timers. Your turn.
You fellow seniors nailed it!
03-31-2016, 10:32 AM
#8100
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Joined APC: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,026
Originally Posted by deadseal
Soooo why can I get lectured to, but not return the favor? Come on dude....... Pot calling the kettle black and all that. Stay away from Fox News, you'll live longer
You seem to have a fetish about Fox news and why you brought that non-related item up in a response is very odd but also very telling to me. Do you really think I pay attention to Fox news or any other news source as non-biased? Flash! No news source is non-biased. Why don't you tell us what just the right news source is so we can all be as enlightened as you are.
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