Current Events Feb2017: next president is hillary clinton no wait it's HCT/shim

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Saint Celestine: Dec 17, 2008; Lay a fire within your soul and another between your hands, and let both be your weapons.
For one is faith and the other is victory and neither may ever be put out.
- Saint Sabbat, Lessons; Grimey Drawer

My god, were going to be at war with Iran by Christmas.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:06

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Nostalgia4Infinity: Feb 27, 2007; 10,000 YEARS WASN'T ENOUGH LURKING

I'm so sorry to those of you who are still in :cripes:

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:08

Saint Celestine: Dec 17, 2008; Lay a fire within your soul and another between your hands, and let both be your weapons.
For one is faith and the other is victory and neither may ever be put out.
- Saint Sabbat, Lessons; Grimey Drawer

If there does end up being a war with Iran, nobody will ever trust us again in regards to nuclear weapons treaties.

Everyone will point to Iran giving up their weapons program and then promptly getting invaded/bombed.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:10

Whip Slagcheek: Sep 21, 2008; Finally
The Gasoline And Dynamite
Will Light The Sky
For The Night

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

I'm so sorry to those of you who are still in

Just those that are in? A war with Iran would escalate pretty loving quickly when Hezbollah starts loving around in Israel.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:12

Zeroisanumber: Oct 23, 2010; Nap Ghost

Hexyflexy posted:

Don't remind me about that loving book. If you've not read it, you should, but you'll have a really depressing day afterwards.

When the Wind Blows is up for free on Youtube if you ever feel like watching a perfectly nice retired English couple succumb to radiation poisoning.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:12

Nostalgia4Infinity: Feb 27, 2007; 10,000 YEARS WASN'T ENOUGH LURKING

Whip Slagcheek posted:

Just those that are in? A war with Iran would escalate pretty loving quickly when Hezbollah starts loving around in Israel.

oh god you're right, they'll wind up bringing the draft back :magical:

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:13

fits my needs: Jan 1, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Can the military target former members that were in to boost the ranks in case of emergency? Like, could they call you back if they instituted a draft or something?

Like stopgap and stuff they did in Iraq?

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:15

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

They wouldn't call back up recent discharges would they?

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:15

ASAPI: Apr 20, 2007; I invented the line.

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

oh god you're right, they'll wind up bringing the draft back

They don't draft guys with disability ratings right? RIGHT?

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:15

Hexyflexy: Sep 2, 2011; asymptotically approaching one

Whip Slagcheek posted:

Just those that are in? A war with Iran would escalate pretty loving quickly when Hezbollah starts loving around in Israel.

I'm actually terrified about it. If you kick off against Iran that isn't going to be a small war, it's going to be massive.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:18

Number Ten Cocks: Feb 25, 2016; by zen death robot

Saint Celestine posted:

If there does end up being a war with Iran, nobody will ever trust us again in regards to nuclear weapons treaties.

Everyone will point to Iran giving up their weapons program and then promptly getting invaded/bombed.

Have you heard of a country called Libya?

CommieGIR posted:

They wouldn't call back up recent discharges would they?

Half of my training cadre in an Army officer school circa 2008 were former officers called back from the IRR after being out a few years. I know a MP CPT who used to blog got an IRR call up to be on a MiTT a little earlier than that. I don't know that any Army NCOs ever got called up off the IRR, but they have 8 year immunity.

Number Ten Cocks fucked around with this message at 21:20 on Feb 2, 2017

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:18

A Handed Missus: Aug 6, 2012

The back and forth between Donnie and Arnold seemed lighthearted to me, but who knows with Trumpy

Meanwhile, in Russia
Russian critic Vladimir Kara-Murza suffers sudden organ failure

quote:

A prominent Russian opposition activist has been hospitalised with organ failure, two years after he almost died of suspected poisoning.

Journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who works for pro-democracy group Open Russia, fell ill at about 05:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

Mr Kara-Murza's wife told the BBC she was on her way to hospital where her husband is in a medically-induced coma.

The activist nearly died when he suffered sudden kidney failure in 2015.

"He is already on life support and in a medicated coma. It's the same clinical picture [as last time]," Evgenia Kara-Murza told the BBC.

"The reason is unclear like last time. He's been active and healthy [recently]."

The journalist's wife said he had suffered the same sudden onset of symptoms as in his previous illness.

"The ambulance took him directly to the hospital where the same medical team has since been trying to determine what is happening," she said.
"He was brought there conscious but was put in a medicated coma and on life support later, because his organs began shutting down like last time."

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:18

Whip Slagcheek: Sep 21, 2008; Finally
The Gasoline And Dynamite
Will Light The Sky
For The Night

Hexyflexy posted:

I'm actually terrified about it. If you kick off against Iran that isn't going to be a small war, it's going to be massive.

It would very quickly turn into a world war.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:20

Duzzy Funlop: Jan 13, 2010; Hi there, would you like to try some spicy products?

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

oh god you're right, they'll wind up bringing the draft back

So will we :downs:

ASAPI posted:

They don't draft guys with disability ratings right? RIGHT?

You will be interred in a dreadnought and serve the Emperor yet again, brother.

Would you like your amniotic fluid in vanilla, straciatella, or pumpkin-spice?

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:21

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

A Handed Missus posted:

The back and forth between Donnie and Arnold seemed lighthearted to me, but who knows with Trumpy

Meanwhile, in Russia
Russian critic Vladimir Kara-Murza suffers sudden organ failure

Seriously, between the ex KGB guy and this, the sudden onset of arrests, and the FSB sanctions dropping, this is really creepy timing.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:22

Sergg: Sep 19, 2005; I was rejected by the:

All this poo poo about Trump banning immigrants & refugees is a viral marketing campaign for the next Aliens Vs. Predator movie.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:25

ASAPI: Apr 20, 2007; I invented the line.

Duzzy Funlop posted:

So will we

You will be interred in a dreadnought and serve the Emperor yet again, brother.

Would you like your amniotic fluid in vanilla, straciatella, or pumpkin-spice?

I can live with that.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:25

Nostalgia4Infinity: Feb 27, 2007; 10,000 YEARS WASN'T ENOUGH LURKING

Wrong aliens and wrong predator.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:26

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

Nostalgia4Infinity posted:

I'm so sorry to those of you who are still in

Great time to be a reservist in a job thats needed in every command!

Great!

gently caress

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:27

SwampDonkey: Oct 13, 2006; by Smythe
(and can't post for 4 years!)

ASAPI posted:

They don't draft guys with disability ratings right? RIGHT?

If you're still in IRR they absolutely will.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:27

Proud Christian Mom: Dec 20, 2006; READING COMPREHENSION IS HARD

We just secure the existence of our ally and a future for Jewish children

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:36

boop the snoot: Jun 3, 2016

SwampDonkey posted:

If you're still in IRR they absolutely will.

One thing an NCO in the WTB told us was that "if it ever gets bad enough the WTB would probably deploy to a combat zone."

He was probably right.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:41

Third World Reagan: May 19, 2008; Imagine four 'mechs waiting in a queue. Time works the same way.

This really is an amazing time to be alive.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:43

Casimir Radon: Aug 2, 2008

Now that Trump is bungling military operations that might get some traction. Sucks that people have to die to convince people that he's unstable.

Or maybe not. I remember how depressing it was circa 2006 when soldiers were dying every day and all the Republicans would say about it was "We're going to wait to hear General Betrayus' report before we do anything".

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:50

Duzzy Funlop: Jan 13, 2010; Hi there, would you like to try some spicy products?

Third World Reggin posted:

This really is an amazing time to be alive.

I remember saying that when a presidential candidate assured the nation his dick was big enough.

Those were the good old days. :smith:

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:53

Ceiling fan: Dec 26, 2003; I really like ceilings.; Dead Man’s Band

Third World Reggin posted:

This really is an amazing time to be alive.

Enjoy while it lasts.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:55

Robot Hobo: May 18, 2002; robothobo.com

Saint Celestine posted:

My god, were going to be at war with Iran by Christmas.

What, would we start by imposing some sanctions and acting like they were a reaction to some threat that was never actually made?

http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-trump-iran-sanctions-idUSKBN15H2OE

A Handed Missus posted:

The back and forth between Donnie and Arnold seemed lighthearted to me, but who knows with Trumpy

Trump is still an Executive Producer on The Apprentice. If he starts a Twitter war with Arnold, more people will tune in to The Apprentice to see what the fuss is about. Or they'll tune in to Arnold's show to spite Trump. Either way, it's Trump getting the media to give free advertising for one of his projects, which is his signature move. Even now, with all of this going on, getting ratings boosts for his prime-time reality show is still taking up at least a little of his time.

Proud Christian Mom posted:

WE FINALLY HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO SUPPORTS ARE TROOPS

There's a word for the people who will be tasked with supporting our troops under Trump. "Pallbearers"

Robot Hobo fucked around with this message at 23:34 on Feb 2, 2017

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:56

Proud Christian Mom: Dec 20, 2006; READING COMPREHENSION IS HARD

Casimir Radon posted:

Now that Trump is bungling military operations that might get some traction. Sucks that people have to die to convince people that he's unstable.

Or maybe not. I remember how depressing it was circa 2006 when soldiers were dying every day and all the Republicans would say about it was "We're going to wait to hear General Betrayus' report before we do anything".

No one is going to give a poo poo about troop deaths with Trump in office because WE FINALLY HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO SUPPORTS ARE TROOPS and theyre just going to keep telling themselves that are heroes are dying for are freedom

# ? Feb 2, 2017 21:56

FastestGunAlive: Apr 7, 2010; Dancing palm tree.

Proud Christian Mom posted:

No one is going to give a poo poo about troop deaths with Trump in office because WE FINALLY HAVE A PRESIDENT WHO SUPPORTS ARE TROOPS and theyre just going to keep telling themselves that are heroes are dying for are freedom

Actually, the operation was a huge success.

Top comments include:

"I bet these operators are having a ball with the new administration giving them the green light to destroy these evil SOBs. I always admire these quiet professionals, their job is straight out of a video game. The book "No Easy Day", and couple other sources provides a small glimpse into there organization, I can only imagine what other covert operations these professionals conduct. True heros! Putting their lifes on the line to destroy terrorist, who are out to do harm towards others who dont believe in there evil ideology. God Bless them, and be with the familys of the Fallen."

and

"Civilian death in an already war torn country is nothing to get worked up about lady. Collateral damage... war isn't pretty"

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:02

Woof Blitzer: Dec 29, 2012; [-]

SOFREP sucks rear end

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:02

Vasudus: May 30, 2003

If the intent was to just kill everyone and shrug they should've just ordered a carpet bombing. If he's running the government like a business he just spent a bunch of money on overcomplicated pens when he could've used a pencil.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:03

FastestGunAlive: Apr 7, 2010; Dancing palm tree.

No way man. They're totally real deal operators who are now on the cutting edge of military operations, getting the latest and greatest news and using their military experience to give valuable insight and don't forget to sign up for the sofrep monthly loot crate (or tactical survival gear box as us operators call it)

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:05

Tiny Timbs: Sep 6, 2008

CommieGIR posted:

They wouldn't call back up recent discharges would they?

Do you not know what the IRR is

Everybody who's out is still "in" for several years

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:23

Third World Reagan: May 19, 2008; Imagine four 'mechs waiting in a queue. Time works the same way.

Buca di Bepis posted:

Do you not know what the IRR is

Everybody who's out is still "in" for several years

what if you get out the fun way

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:27

Woof Blitzer: Dec 29, 2012; [-]

Buca di Bepis posted:

Do you not know what the IRR is

Everybody who's out is still "in" for several years

Not me, checkmate

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:27

Casimir Radon: Aug 2, 2008

Reagan didn't understand anything he couldn't parse through movies. Trump seems to be the same way, except far more vindictive, and a much shorter attention span.

FastestGunAlive posted:

"I bet these operators are having a ball with the new administration giving them the green light to destroy these evil SOBs. I always admire these quiet professionals, their job is straight out of a video game. The book "No Easy Day", and couple other sources provides a small glimpse into there organization, I can only imagine what other covert operations these professionals conduct. True heros! Putting their lifes on the line to destroy terrorist, who are out to do harm towards others who dont believe in there evil ideology. God Bless them, and be with the familys of the Fallen."

and

"Civilian death in an already war torn country is nothing to get worked up about lady. Collateral damage... war isn't pretty"

Heroic Facebook posting from guys who were too busy to make it down to the recruiter's office from 2001 to present.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:30

Marshal Prolapse: Jun 23, 2012; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

They're still are going to hate Adderall till the end of the time aren't they? :smuggo:

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:31

not caring here: Feb 22, 2012; blazemastah 2 dry 4 u

ASAPI posted:

They don't draft guys with disability ratings right? RIGHT?

Check your reenlistment code. 4R is completely nonwaiverable. If they are calling up 4s don't bother turning up as we're all hosed. 3 is waiverable so enjoy your new 11B life, and 1 you might as well just eat a bullet now because you're first on the meat wagon so you might as well save yourself the marching before you die horribly.

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:31

bird food bathtub: Aug 9, 2003; College Slice

Printing a copy of my IRR discharge letter tonight. Gonna sleep warmer under that than I would a blanket with President Chucklefuck in charge.

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Poppyseed Poundcake: Feb 23, 2007

If you are draftable that mean you aren't smoking enough weed everyday

# ? Feb 2, 2017 22:52

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