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Scored major US combat ops (last 50 yrs) on Just War criteria (0–5 avg):
1991 Gulf War — 4.4
2001 Afghanistan (initial) — 3.6
2014 Anti-ISIS — 3.4
1992 Somalia — 3.0
2011 Libya — 2.6
1999 Kosovo — 2.6
1989 Panama — 2.6
1983 Grenada — 2.4
2026 Iran* — ~2.0
2003 Iraq — 1.4
First ride from Sunnyvale to PG&E trailhead at Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space.
My new ear buds are nice. Noise cancellation is excellent. Transient mode is equally useful.
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Planning a trip to Portland soon. Will it be a game of thrones?
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Need a distraction from all the disturbing news? Here you go:
While I disagree that people are outright celebrating Kirk’s death in these professions, it should be unsurprising that people targeted by MAGA hate might react differently than the source of some of that hate. His conclusion is sound though: we do have a serious problem.
Erie Colorado’s first bike box!
Hello from Gunbarrel Hill, and the Boulder County Fire Central repeater. And the WIØA repeater. And a great bike ride from Erie.
Trying out my new power amplifier - I’m up to 50 watts with my IC-705 and new Hardrock-50!
When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.
- Mahatma Gandhi
So let’s see, we are going to borrow $2.4T at poor interest rates, and give away $3.7T in tax cuts, primarily to the most wealthy Americans, while we are charging everyone more because of Tariffs at a point where we are trying to recover from inflation so the Fed can lower rates.
Ham friends: in the event I receive one of these fine power amps for my IC-705, where in the Boulder Colorado region might this best be put to use? I’ve got an EFHW antenna rated for 50watts I can set up in a tree. My first thought is the triple junction near deer Mountain and Trail Ridge Road.
It’s that time of year again…
Productive Saturday Morning
Yes, he says he will look at the data. But it’s clear he has already arrived at bad conclusions based on common knowledge.
Having bike commuted year-round in Wisconsin seen at least one other person else do the same every day, Duffy is clueless about bicycle infrastructure
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Trump, Bukele Condemn Abrego Garcia to Prison On Live TV talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-b...
So let me clarify the tautology at play here:
Trump says Garcia is MS-13 member, deports with no trial, then SCOTUS finds Garcia be returned, Trump asks Bukele, Bukele says how could he return terrorist?
I’ve modified the GigaParts modular backpack, adding a more robust tactical belt as a hip strap. It’s very comfortable, and adds some hip pouches for quick-access items. I’ve also added some molle accessories including a handheld transceiver holder, water bottle holder, and a mount for my CW paddle.
A bit of the view from twin sisters peak today!
Made a contact on 21.039 MHz using Morse code with K9SK, Dale in Hartford Wisconsin this morning.
Alien Enemies Act Deportations Were Carefully Orchestrated To Keep Courts In The Dark talkingpointsmemo.com/news/how-the...
On the bright side, the lengths the administration went to prove they don’t believe they can ignore the courts.
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
Let’s be clear about the impact of this DOT memo: Pedestrians and cyclists are going to die. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/03/12/b...
Screenshot of email from Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy to Heads of Secretarial Offices and Operating Administrations.
Screenshot of email from Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy to Heads of Secretarial Offices and Operating Administrations.
USDOT Secretary's office sent an email to DOT agencies instructing them to review competitively awarded—but not yet fully obligated—projects under Biden that include:
—Green infra
—Bike infra
—EV infra
—Project purpose to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
DOT wants to revise project scopes or cancel.
Trying out my SOTA backpack. It’s the GigaParts modular backpack, with an added tactical belt. All ready to hit the peaks!
