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tammywammy

(26,582 posts)
100. The F-35 isn't made in Vermont, it's built in Fort Worth, Texas
Mon Jun 13, 2016, 08:32 AM
Jun 2016

They're stationing some F-35s with the Vermont Air National Guard in Burlington starting in 2019.

Learn to love Big Brother, isn't it time? yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #1
OK - You sound knowledgeable... tecelote Jun 2016 #3
I am always too late for the green. The read and orange taste like ass :) yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #4
Republicans. tecelote Jun 2016 #5
Close your eyes, remain financially secure and you won't ever have to worry NorthCarolina Jun 2016 #2
Yes. Swallow hard. tecelote Jun 2016 #19
Is this a series question or are you trying to make us bust our guts with chuckles? yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #6
Don't know. What do chuckles taste like? tecelote Jun 2016 #7
Chuckles are primo primo with a soupçon of rosbif' and grabies yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #10
Let me know when and where. tecelote Jun 2016 #15
It's in the mail yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #17
All I need is a bus ticket. tecelote Jun 2016 #21
It's totally series. Tecelote is bringing up a hugh issue. Please don't cast asparagus at him. Scootaloo Jun 2016 #128
Looks like we'll just have to OWL our way thru! yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #130
When she voted for the AUMF Florencenj2point0 Jun 2016 #8
Please show me where Hillary pushed for peace. tecelote Jun 2016 #13
Don't worry. Hillary will put us on a sound war footing. yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #18
I hope this is sarcasm. tecelote Jun 2016 #20
sadly, that is her stated desire swhisper1 Jun 2016 #86
Sorry, but the AUMF gave Dimson sole and unfettered discretion. merrily Jun 2016 #79
The "Whereas" clauses... RufusTFirefly Jun 2016 #105
Yep. All else is bs. merrily Jun 2016 #115
Read the damn IWR. It authorized Bush to invade Iraq should Vattel Jun 2016 #88
The inspectors didn't get to do their job, Bush told them to fuck off so he could invade. killbotfactory Jun 2016 #90
Who would have thought use of military force would come from the Authorization to Use Military Force Scootaloo Jun 2016 #129
On Libya... Celebrandil Jun 2016 #9
how have you ever accepted any Democratic president? wyldwolf Jun 2016 #11
Sorry for having high expectations. tecelote Jun 2016 #16
not even close to answering the question. Doesn't matter, though. wyldwolf Jun 2016 #29
No. You're right. I should accept the status quo. tecelote Jun 2016 #31
I believe you did move toward accepting Hillary Hortensis Jun 2016 #92
Can we ONLY elect Democratic presidents on a "bear any burden, fight any foe" defense policy? Ken Burch Jun 2016 #75
Her "better angels" will emerge once she is the one making the final decisions. DCBob Jun 2016 #12
God, I hope you are right. tecelote Jun 2016 #14
I feel I know her from all the years following the Clintons. DCBob Jun 2016 #24
I hope you are right. tecelote Jun 2016 #32
Totally agree on hawkish tendencies. DCBob Jun 2016 #36
Agree 100% tecelote Jun 2016 #41
The campaigning is not over in the first term Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #78
I have a feeling she may not seek reelection. DCBob Jun 2016 #99
sorry, her decisions lead to disaster. I see no strength or honor but I give you her obsessive ambit swhisper1 Jun 2016 #83
this one response puts your whole premis into the garbage Sheepshank Jun 2016 #121
As the saying goes...you can wish in one hand and $&it in the other.... peace13 Jun 2016 #113
She'll be much, much more likely to resolve international problems by negotiation than pampango Jun 2016 #22
Agreed. tecelote Jun 2016 #25
I don't think you really want to accept Hillary. athena Jun 2016 #94
Yes, I think so too. DCBob Jun 2016 #26
a very low bar swhisper1 Jun 2016 #85
Yes, her SOS work shows us how she can solve problems peacefully! peace13 Jun 2016 #102
If you don't think she respects international law more than Trump, then we fundamentally disagree. pampango Jun 2016 #108
I am saying that she has real history and real enemies that will not take her presidency lying down! peace13 Jun 2016 #110
I don't share your optimism that Trump is a 'fool tool' who would be 'silenced by his handlers'. pampango Jun 2016 #119
What wars did HRC start? I must have missed the memo. Rex Jun 2016 #23
OMG. Wake up. tecelote Jun 2016 #28
Again, what war did she start? I am fully awake and watched the BFEE destroy most of the world. Rex Jun 2016 #30
Supported. tecelote Jun 2016 #34
Okay so you are saying she started wars in Honduras, Libya and Syria. Rex Jun 2016 #37
Good response. I hope you are right and she will bring peace to the Middle East. tecelote Jun 2016 #43
I share your hope and of course I could be wrong too none of us can read her mind. Rex Jun 2016 #46
You and I are not too far apart. tecelote Jun 2016 #53
No not at all, we are both anti-war Dems. Rex Jun 2016 #55
It is not our job or duty to be involved in those conflicts- we just make it worse swhisper1 Jun 2016 #87
She urged Obama to go into Libya and get rid of Qaddafi. Vattel Jun 2016 #89
Either you will be wrong or Robert Kagan, Henry Kissinger and the neocons supporting HRC stillwaiting Jun 2016 #103
The Cons have a proven record of being wrong most of the time. Rex Jun 2016 #120
Can't be done. Sorry. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2016 #27
Not possible. Where will her first conflict escalation be and which war stocks will do best? icecreamfan Jun 2016 #33
Hillary will have to deal with Russia. tecelote Jun 2016 #35
I'd look at the companies with the most donations and closest Clinton ties if I were into that icecreamfan Jun 2016 #40
I would rather it be someone adversarial to Russia, then someone that is a friend to the dictator. Rex Jun 2016 #49
Did you withhold your vote from John Kerry based on his Iraq vote? annavictorious Jun 2016 #38
I hold all candidates to the same standards. tecelote Jun 2016 #51
It would have been nice if this was a genuine topic Tarc Jun 2016 #39
I need to see concrete evidence. Rex Jun 2016 #42
Make light of it (I am - to my own regret). But peace is not something we discuss enough. tecelote Jun 2016 #45
What would you like to do to this point in time? Negotiate with ISIS? Tarc Jun 2016 #72
Then why would you vote Sanders? He was on board with everything but one vote, for drones. seabeyond Jun 2016 #44
I think Sanders is better but not perfect. tecelote Jun 2016 #47
I do not see how Sanders is better. He is way less informed, refuses to do the homework and is seabeyond Jun 2016 #66
Excellent answer. athena Jun 2016 #96
I just read Sanders made a statement yesterday, ISIS must be taken out. Hmmm, military, much. Nt seabeyond Jun 2016 #97
I suggest people read your transparency page and consider your well-earned FFR Scootaloo Jun 2016 #131
Easy MaggieD Jun 2016 #48
So, she is better tha Trump. Agreed. tecelote Jun 2016 #54
Why? If you live in Florida or Ohio, I'll send you a clothespin. Otherwise join us Paradise Tanagers Vote2016 Jun 2016 #50
It's easy. FDR, JFK, PBJ all fought wars. Bernie voted for more than Hillary. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #52
Doesn't make it right. tecelote Jun 2016 #58
Pacifism doesn't ensure peace. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #63
Considering we are experiencing the longest period of war in U.S. history... tecelote Jun 2016 #65
I don't accept Hillary quaker bill Jun 2016 #56
I think there is one good reason MFM008 Jun 2016 #57
Funny (but not really) bvf Jun 2016 #59
Yup. It's the profit motive. tecelote Jun 2016 #60
If we are doomed, then let the play commence and the actors take the stage. Rex Jun 2016 #61
I don't care about myself so much anymore bvf Jun 2016 #71
If it helps TheFarseer Jun 2016 #62
...!100++++ 840high Jun 2016 #64
bernie is PRO-WAR. did you vote for him? He loves to spend billions on the war & killing machine msongs Jun 2016 #67
Hillary doesn't? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2016 #69
Get real TheFarseer Jun 2016 #70
He voted for the F-35s because they were made in his state. Ken Burch Jun 2016 #73
The F-35 isn't made in Vermont, it's built in Fort Worth, Texas tammywammy Jun 2016 #100
the F-35 was going forward no matter how Bernie voted-we'd already 'sold'* some to Israel azurnoir Jun 2016 #82
This time she'll be different. A kinder, gentler, Hillary will emerge. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2016 #68
This time, no more Mrs. Nice Gal! yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #127
You don't need to accept her. It's up to you alone whether you do or not. Lil Missy Jun 2016 #74
No I am sorry I can not help you. Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #76
Do you want authoritarianism in America? Tiggeroshii Jun 2016 #77
Trump JHB Jun 2016 #80
you are the first person who knows what Trump will do swhisper1 Jun 2016 #84
No, I can't Pastiche423 Jun 2016 #81
No one with any sense about issues of war and peace can accept Hillary Vattel Jun 2016 #91
She comes with her own ready collection of enemies. peace13 Jun 2016 #104
Close your eyes and think of England Fumesucker Jun 2016 #93
Have you tried a clothes pin? B Calm Jun 2016 #95
Three days of petty insults left... brooklynite Jun 2016 #98
Damn tiring. Nt. seabeyond Jun 2016 #106
The time is more than right.... peace13 Jun 2016 #101
Four words are all I have for you: Donald "Pig-Vomit" Trump... other than that, I can't help you. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #107
One of the most difficult areas to sell progressives on with respect to Clinton. NCTraveler Jun 2016 #109
You have to consider that Clinton has baggage that some will never forgive.. peace13 Jun 2016 #111
Most of that story is written by people that fear her, are jealous and petty. Sanders jumped on seabeyond Jun 2016 #112
I simply meant what I said. NCTraveler Jun 2016 #118
If you don't mind me asking, what is a okieinpain Jun 2016 #114
Binary argument. It's meant to suggest that if someone supports Hillary, then they are "pro-war" ... NurseJackie Jun 2016 #116
Thanks. N/t okieinpain Jun 2016 #125
You Might Want to Check Out This Video... kadaholo Jun 2016 #117
You're on your own. EndElectoral Jun 2016 #122
take a good course on Reality and forget the bumper sticker/sound bytes you've seen/heard Bill USA Jun 2016 #123
Someone remind me how when Sanders is president all wars are going to MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #124
I don't have hope for America. Someone stole my Bernie sign this weekend. valerief Jun 2016 #126
President Obama knows and understands Hillary's approach to international issues Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #132
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