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MarineCombatEngineer

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September 7, 2024

Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper,

I had just dropped off a load at their loading dock, decided to do some resupply of my groceries for my truck, so I'm at the self-check out paying for my groceries, I'm wearing my Kamala for President T Shirt and my USMC Vietnam Veteran ball cap, next to me is a man wearing a MAGA , ball cap, he was giving me the stink eye while I was checking out, he said that I shouldn't be wearing my shirt in His town, I ignored him and continued to check out, at this point, the WalMart associate assigned to the bank of machines came to me and said that I was very brave for wearing my T Shirt in Pahrump as it was Trump country, I looked her and him dead in the eyes and pointed to my hat and said that I had earned the right, as an American citizen and a combat vet to support and vote for whomever I wanted to.
The Trumper finished his purchases and slinked out with his tail between his legs and the associate thanked me for my "bravery" in a very red county, I told her that it wasn't about bravery, it was about the right thing.

Peace out
Dan

September 7, 2024

Say what you want about Liz and Dick Cheney, and there's alot to say about them,

but I admire them putting country over party, but that's not to say that they've redeemed themselves, but I'll take their endorsements every time as it gives cover to those "sane" republicans to cross party lines and vote for VP Harris to preserve our hard fought Democracy.

The enemy of my enemy is, temporarily, my ally.

September 2, 2024

Freddy Mercury in concert at Live Aid.

One of the greatest live performances ever recorded IMO, along with the other great live performances.

September 2, 2024

Freddy Mercury in concert at Live Aid.

One of the greatest songs, among other great songs, to ever be performed live.
Hammer to Fall.



Whoops, posted this in the wrong forum.
September 2, 2024

Jeez, I just discovered this video of Uriah Heep in concert in 1973,

Myself and a couple of other friends were stationed in England and went to see that concert, but I never knew, until now, that a video of it was made, this is the song I went to see, we rocked out all night and were late getting back to base, but it was worth it.



Hope y'all enjoy the song.
September 2, 2024

US seizes Venezuelan president's plane in Dominican Republic

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it from the Dominican Republic to Florida after determining that its purchase violated U.S. sanctions, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday.

The seizure of the aircraft came amid continuing pressure on Maduro at home and abroad over a contested July 28 election that he claimed to have won, while the opposition said its vote tallies showed its candidate to have soundly defeated him.

Maduro, his associates and the OPEC member-state's vital oil sector are under heavy U.S. sanctions, and his handling of the election has raised the prospects that further measures could be imposed.
“This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States for use by Nicolás Maduro and his cronies,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-seizes-venezuelan-president-s-plane-in-dominican-republic/ar-AA1pRYCg?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=6133056992fe470f8b47622ed0e4c566&ei=11

Good!! Squeeze this fucking tyrant until he finally gives up his illegitimate claim that he won the election.
This asshole reminds me of Been A Dick Donald's claim that he won the 2020 election, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Birds of a feather flock together.
August 29, 2024

So let's go with some Hootie and the Blowfish:



Darius Rucker is phenomenal.
August 29, 2024

Continuing on Bob Seger:

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About MarineCombatEngineer

I'm an owner/operator long haul truck driver out of Arizona. My truck is a 2018 Peterbilt 389 long nose with the full size sleeper that's loaded with the latest technology. It has the Detroit engine coupled to an Eaton Fuller RTLO 18918B 18 speed transmission. I love the nomadic lifestyle and to top it off, I get paid to see the beauty of this country! Keep on truckin. I am also a U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) MOS 1345, with 35 years of service to our country. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fidelis.
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