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Attilatheblond

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36. Old pal's dad was stationed at that base decades ago. He was in charge of a gunnery practice and there was a mix up
Thu Oct 16, 2025, 10:28 AM
Oct 2025

The regular munitions for the long range guns had some white phosphorous tracer shells included in the truck convoy to the firing range site. A slight error that turned into a major conflagration.

My friend's dad was an honest Marine and skedaddled to the home of the base commander to fess up. 'Sir, that beautiful orange and taupe sunset you see is due to my unacceptable error....'

Now, do ANY of us think Trump or Hogsbeath would fess up if this expensive little diversion started a massive brush fire? I know there are a LOT more people living closer to Camp Pendleton than there were back in the early 60s. This could turn into a huge and expensive disaster. Can't help but think that is part of Trump's plan. He seems to love punishing states that have the audacity to vote against him.

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He is insane BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #1
You're being extremely kind chicoescuela Oct 2025 #2
ive run out of adjectives BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #8
ive run out of adjectives BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #9
I understand completely, don't know what to say anymore. chicoescuela Oct 2025 #11
May be one of those missiles Smilo Oct 2025 #3
Huh?! yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #4
Wish someone had an answer.......maybe the water vapor2 Oct 2025 #10
How do so many people become so demented at once? yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #13
They are following Putin's orders to ruin America Wicked Blue Oct 2025 #28
Here are some ideas: littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #14
Keep digging Donnie. multigraincracker Oct 2025 #26
Let's get him a backhoe! PortTack Oct 2025 #31
Lmk when he gets to 6 ft would you please, mgc? Ly! ❤️🫡 littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #38
Gonna piss off thousands of drivers between LA and San Diego Zorro Oct 2025 #5
Dump's ego has to be stroked 24/7, doesn't it? sakabatou Oct 2025 #6
LOL Trump is giving No Kings attention leftstreet Oct 2025 #7
More... Liberal In Texas Oct 2025 #12
NO! BidenRocks Oct 2025 #15
I'm going to pray for a miracle. Don't ask me what it is. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #16
Can't wait to see which Naval big wigs are going to be willing to shoot missiles GoCubsGo Oct 2025 #17
There are missile ranges on US soil. markodochartaigh Oct 2025 #19
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Is trump planning to set the state on fire? WTF is this? Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #23
Good point cally Oct 2025 #34
Old pal's dad was stationed at that base decades ago. He was in charge of a gunnery practice and there was a mix up Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #36
Scary but so true cally Oct 2025 #39
If I recall correctly, this is also a time of year when Santa Anna Winds can become particularly fierce Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #37
K&R UTUSN Oct 2025 #18
Sounds like something a king would do JoseBalow Oct 2025 #20
Is anyone really surprised by this. Falconry Oct 2025 #21
Will there be little planes pulling long banners? Sky writers? Placards along the highways? Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #22
I think I"m gonna keep this news from my hubby for now... slightlv Oct 2025 #24
Attempt to intimidate FHRRK Oct 2025 #25
His federal agents and military are shooting tear gas at people... Bread and Circuses Oct 2025 #27
No wonder so many Kings were hated & killed. They were probably vainglorious dumb-asses like trump. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 2025 #30
Taco and minions think they are getting the last laugh. Firing missiles? Reeks of desperation PortTack Oct 2025 #32
Worse than bridgegate lame54 Oct 2025 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Oct 2025 #35
SF Chronicle joins the LA Times in confirming MeidasTouch's reporting LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #40
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