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member12
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re: How much of what we're seeing now is directly because of F-35?
Posted by member12 on 3/1/26 at 11:43 am to BrownLeft Shoe
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Agreed, but why would we legally prohibit F-22 sales if not for thinking that the F-22 is more important and better than the F-35? We're basically saying that we don't mind allies having top of the line SEAD and ATG attack capabilities, but worlds-best air superiority fighters are for us alone.
F-22 is export controlled by congress. And what we have found is that the extra performance of the Raptor isn’t entirely necessary when your enemy can’t fricking see you at all - but your display and even your helmet visor allows you to see every bit of live data collected from every source we have.
The F-35 features a lot of tech that will be the backbone of our future unmanned fleet.
The future isn’t dog fighting. We have the Raptor, F-15, and F-16 for that. And the F-35 is no slouch in that area either.
The future is lethality and range without detection and without pilots. Thats where the 6th gen aircraft investment is heading.
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F-35 has proven to be an excellent multi-role fighter. Israel showed the world last year that it’s unwise to frick with anyone that has these in their fleet.
AEGIS and the technology to integrate tracking and combat systems into a consumable format.
Our ability to bring all of this information inputs from a powerful ecosystem of satellites, radar, Orion aircraft, etc to the warfighter is a game changer.
That kind of tech a big part of how the F-35 is so lethal. It can destroy you long before you ever see it.
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What is a comparable technology that made one nation essentially invulnerable to another? The long bow? The three deck man o war? The horse?
AEGIS and the technology to integrate tracking and combat systems into a consumable format.
Our ability to bring all of this information inputs from a powerful ecosystem of satellites, radar, Orion aircraft, etc to the warfighter is a game changer.
That kind of tech a big part of how the F-35 is so lethal. It can destroy you long before you ever see it.
re: AI-related job news / layoffs
Posted by member12 on 2/27/26 at 12:36 pm to TulsaSooner78
This is going to hit a lot of companies in the next decade.
But another factor that people aren’t considering - a lot of companies also over hired in 2021-2023.
But another factor that people aren’t considering - a lot of companies also over hired in 2021-2023.
Standardized testing isn’t perfect. But it’s the best way to measure student achievement across multiple schools, regions, and states where academic quality varies.
A 3.7 GPA and a top 10 ranking in one high school is simply not equal to a 3.7 GPA and top 10 ranking at another.
I see no issue with a standardized test being applied to measure achievement and readiness. There is nothing wrong with making sure that our kids are ready.
A 3.7 GPA and a top 10 ranking in one high school is simply not equal to a 3.7 GPA and top 10 ranking at another.
I see no issue with a standardized test being applied to measure achievement and readiness. There is nothing wrong with making sure that our kids are ready.
re: Just got my oil changed, and realized the reminder stickers are sneaky
Posted by member12 on 2/26/26 at 2:47 pm to CleverUserName
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That's what I run my engines to. 5000 for the ecoboost because of the turbo. 7000 on the ones with no turbo. 5-w30 synthetic AMSOIL in all. Makes it simple they all use the same weight oil.
Nice. I hear good things about AMSOIL but I’ve never used it.
Both of mine require 0w-20. If anything, I’ll switch it to 0w-30, 0w-40, or 5w-30 as they age. Both are the same engine family (L84 5.3L GMC), but one just crossed 100,000 miles and the other has less than 12,000 miles.
Likely switching to 0w-40 for next oil change in the older one (will be 105,000 miles). I like the idea of lubrication being pushed into all corners of the engine that need it quickly on startup, so the 0w and 5w are what I go for. But as the engines age I want the higher weight to avoid blow by issues and oil burn. I also think the heavier weight may help with aging bearings and cam lobes. Not sure about those valve lifters though. They probably needs lower weight oil when hot.
Some new Toyotas take 0w-16. That’s weird to me. I don’t recall ever seeing that weight in Autozone or OReilly but I’ve never really looked for it.
5,000 miles is an appropriate interval for modern engines the way most of us drive. I wouldn’t push my luck with 7500 or 10,000 miles unless it’s all highway, no towing, etc.
Obviously check it every few weeks. But even with modern oil, I wouldn’t want to take a turbo engine past that. I also would not want to take any engine that uses oil pressure to operate cam phasers or valve lifters past that. And that’s most engines now even if they aren’t turbocharged.
Modern engines typically need lighter weight, clean oil. And lighter oils tends to sneak past the piston rings and get burnt off a little easier. That means modern DI turbo engines are now even more prone to carbon and sludgy deposits on the back intake valves too.
We had a Volvo with a 2.0L turbo engine that also had a super charger. They recommended 10,000 mile oil changes and I thought that was crazy even though we never used it for towing.
Obviously check it every few weeks. But even with modern oil, I wouldn’t want to take a turbo engine past that. I also would not want to take any engine that uses oil pressure to operate cam phasers or valve lifters past that. And that’s most engines now even if they aren’t turbocharged.
Modern engines typically need lighter weight, clean oil. And lighter oils tends to sneak past the piston rings and get burnt off a little easier. That means modern DI turbo engines are now even more prone to carbon and sludgy deposits on the back intake valves too.
We had a Volvo with a 2.0L turbo engine that also had a super charger. They recommended 10,000 mile oil changes and I thought that was crazy even though we never used it for towing.
In a town of 4900…..some toilets will be clogged every day.
Even for Florida….this story is crazy squared.
re: Large wood fire in Lacombe, i12 shut down
Posted by member12 on 2/22/26 at 9:56 pm to LoneStar23
Another one near Albany in Livingston.
re: Mazda CX-5...Any of you have experience owning a Mazda?
Posted by member12 on 2/21/26 at 8:00 am to doublecutter
CX-5 and CX-50 are both good cars. I think the CX-50 looks a little better. But both are lookers.
Mazda’s are awesome but they have a habit of designing footwells that are a little narrower than I like. My right knee always press against the center stack and console when driving and it can be uncomfortable for long trips. That’s mostly a CX-90 frustration. I still like that car too.
Mazda’s are awesome but they have a habit of designing footwells that are a little narrower than I like. My right knee always press against the center stack and console when driving and it can be uncomfortable for long trips. That’s mostly a CX-90 frustration. I still like that car too.
re: Seems we'll be bombing Iran soon, so...
Posted by member12 on 2/19/26 at 11:52 am to Handsome Pete
Probably late especially after Israel/Iran last summer and Venezuela 2 months ago. But these are good, stable bets and have been for some time.
Lockheed Martin - LMT - makes nearly everything including most 5th Gen fighters, guidance systems, energetics, heavy engineering, R&D, and famous skunkworks team etc.
Raytheon - RTX -weapons systems, integration tools, guidance systems, naval warfare systems, etc.
Boeing - BA - upcoming 6th Gen fighter, bombs, missiles, etc. At this point Boeing defense has a brighter future than their commercial aircraft arm.
General Dynamics - GD - weapons systems, ground warfare tools, missiles/fire control, navy systems
And broadly the energy companies.
Lockheed Martin - LMT - makes nearly everything including most 5th Gen fighters, guidance systems, energetics, heavy engineering, R&D, and famous skunkworks team etc.
Raytheon - RTX -weapons systems, integration tools, guidance systems, naval warfare systems, etc.
Boeing - BA - upcoming 6th Gen fighter, bombs, missiles, etc. At this point Boeing defense has a brighter future than their commercial aircraft arm.
General Dynamics - GD - weapons systems, ground warfare tools, missiles/fire control, navy systems
And broadly the energy companies.
Chevy Small Block but I know where it is.
To the person that tried to restrain the shooter: Thank you. We need more like you.
re: Full Size SUV Recs
Posted by member12 on 2/14/26 at 2:47 pm to meltingman
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Do these have the same engine issues as the Tundras?
Yes. Except that Toyota hasn’t recalled the hybrid models yet. They are seeing widespread failures - worst in industry and very uncharacteristic of Toyota.
re: Full Size SUV Recs
Posted by member12 on 2/14/26 at 2:46 pm to Crescent Connection
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Is 6.2L engine really necessary for the Suburban or Yukon XL? We're not towing anything.
Nah. The 5.3L has enough smoke to move them adequately. And the newer 5.3L V8 is actually a very reliable option - much better than a few years ago. They switched to an old school oil pump setup that seemed to have all but eliminated the lifter headaches.
The 6.2 is much faster though.
The GM products are honestly the best full sized SUV right now.
LOL good luck parents. Those of you that tried to be good parents but also work 5 days a week now have a latchkey situation or additional day care costs.
I would expect nothing less from East Feliciana. This is probably a lifeline to that crappy little private segregation school in Clinton if it hasn't caved in on itself yet.
I would expect nothing less from East Feliciana. This is probably a lifeline to that crappy little private segregation school in Clinton if it hasn't caved in on itself yet.
re: USSC rules in favor of California gerrymandering map.
Posted by member12 on 2/4/26 at 3:02 pm to AubieinNC2009
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nope but the 2030 maps will make a huge difference especially if you dont count illegals in census.
That map estimate doesn't take the illegals in the census results into account; and it's likely that several million will no longer be counted, reducing the power of some states and reallocating those seats to states that didn't have a high number of illegals on the census.
States like Maine and Louisiana might potentially gain a seat without actually growing their population.
Texas would lose one and California a few more although Texas's massive gain from domestic migration would more than overcome that.
re: Red State - Blue State fertility and domestic migration rates
Posted by member12 on 2/4/26 at 11:34 am to Ramblin Wreck
There are 4 dads in my social group whose families contain 5+ kids. All of us have at least 2 kids. South Louisiana.
One of them has 7 kids - they have one of those Chevrolet Express conversion things to get around. Looks like a fancy airport shuttle.
But I also know 2 guys my age that have zero kids and have no interest in having kids.
One of them has 7 kids - they have one of those Chevrolet Express conversion things to get around. Looks like a fancy airport shuttle.
But I also know 2 guys my age that have zero kids and have no interest in having kids.
Because he's having to clean up the mess his predecessor ignored for years.
And also.....look at him. There is an element of racial intolerance here.
And also.....look at him. There is an element of racial intolerance here.
re: Rolfe McCollister: Did Bill Cassidy lose his political gambit?
Posted by member12 on 2/2/26 at 11:09 am to ragincajun03
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There's still some big money Republican types who are in Cassidy's corner. Davidson and Rispone
Respect for Rispone, but he's throwing his cash away if he goes all in on Cassidy.
Better for Louisiana and Baton Rouge to just shovel it into St. Micheal's and the other private schools like he has been doing.
re: Rolfe McCollister: Did Bill Cassidy lose his political gambit?
Posted by member12 on 2/2/26 at 11:08 am to KamaCausey_LSU
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Ice cold take; going to be Cassidy and Letgow in the Closed Primary Runoff.
And that's the easiest decision I've had in the voting booth since 2024.
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