“But how can man die better, than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers and the temples of his gods” -Thomas Babington Macaulay
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How shall a man escape from that which is written; How shall he flee from his destiny?
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Holy Father the post will perform better if you append the url in a threaded reply as opposed to linking it in the tweet
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I understand that your French nature makes it so that doing work is basically off the table at the getgo but my STATE ALONE has over 800km of coastline that is constantly monitored by satellite so that people can track fucking sea turtles
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CPT Khork, I appreciate the conversations & common sense approach you had to things at the TOC & you listened to a SGM you didn’t have to.
MAJ O'Brien, thanks for the efforts in the things we were planning for missions. You did great things w/ your 6 shop
SFC Amore, my team always spoke highly of you. Your reputation preceded you.
SFC Tietjens & SPC Coady, we never spoke other than in passing. I should have more of an effort w/ that.
CW3 Marzan, I remember when we learned we both were deployed & worked in the same office in 03-04 bc you rocked a V corps combat patch.
Rest easy friends. We have the watch.
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They typically drop day of… however, that’s when demand is finite. Because it’s in Miami, demand is relatively infinite, so I don’t see it dropping.
Don’t worry about why I’d know that.
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Este es el comunicado oficial del gobierno de Venezuela.
COMUNICADO
REPÚBLICA BOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELA
La República Bolivariana de Venezuela rechaza, repudia y denuncia ante la comunidad internacional la gravísima agresión militar perpetrada por el Gobierno actual de los Estados Unidosde América contra territorio y población venezolanos en las localidades civiles y militares de la ciudad de Caracas, capital de la República, y los estados Miranda, Aragua y La Guaira. Este acto constituye una violación flagrante de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, especialmente de sus artículos 1 y 2, que consagran el respeto a la soberanía, la igualdad jurídica de los Estados y la prohibición del uso de la fuerza. Tal agresión amenaza la paz y estabilidad internacional, concretamente de América Latina y el Caribe, y pone en grave riesgo la vida de millones de personas.
El objetivo de este ataque no es otro que apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de Venezuela, en particular de su petróleo y minerales, intentando quebrar por la fuerza la independencia política de la Nación. No lo lograrán. Tras más de doscientos años de independencia, el pueblo y su Gobierno legítimo se mantienen firmes en defensa de la soberanía y del derecho inalienable de decidir su destino. El intento de imponer una guerra colonial para destruir la forma republicana de gobierno y forzar un "cambio de régimen", en alianza con la oligarquía fascista fracasará como todos los intentos anteriores.
Desde 1811, Venezuela ha enfrentado y vencido imperios. Cuando en 1902 potencias extranjeras bombardearon nuestras costas, el Presidente Cipriano Castro proclamó: "La planta insolente del extranjero ha profanado el sagrado suelo de la Patria." Hoy, con la moral de Bolívar, Miranda y nuestros libertadores, el pueblo venezolano se alza nuevamente para defender su independencia ante la agresión imperial.
Pueblo a la calle
El Gobierno Bolivariano llama a todas las fuerzas sociales y políticas del país a activar los planes de movilización y repudiar este ataque imperialista. El pueblo de Venezuela y su Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, en perfecta fusión popular-militar-policial, se encuentran desplegados para garantizar la soberanía y la paz. Simultáneamente, la Diplomacia Bolivariana de Paz elevará las correspondientes denuncias ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, el Secretario General de dicha organización, la CELAC y el MNOAL, exigiendo la condena y rendición de cuentas del Gobierno estadounidense
El Presidente Nicolás Maduro ha dispuesto todos los planes de defensa nacional para ser implementados en el momento y circunstancias adecuadas, en estricto apego a lo previsto en la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, la Ley Orgánica sobre Estados de Excepción y la Ley Orgánica de Seguridad de la Nación
En este sentido, el Presidente Nicolás Maduro ha firmado y ordenando la implementación del Decreto que declara el estado de Conmoción Exterior en todo el territorio nacional, para proteger los derechos de la población, el funcionamiento pleno de las instituciones republicanas y pasar de inmediato a la lucha armada. Todo el país debe activarse para derrotar esta agresión imperialista
Del mismo modo ha ordenado el inmediato despliegue del Comando para la Defensa Integral de la Nación y de los Órganos de Dirección para la Defensa Integral en todos los estados y municipios del país
En estricto apego al artículo 51 de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, Venezuela se reserva el derecho a ejercer la legítima defensa para proteger a su pueblo, su territorio y su independencia. Convocamos a los pueblos y gobiernos de América Latina, el Caribe y el mundo a movilizarse en solidaridad activa frente a esta agresión imperial
Como señaló el Comandante Supremo Hugo Chávez Frías “ante cualquier circunstancia de nuevas dificultades, del tamaño que fueren, la respuesta de todos y de todas los patriotas…es unidad, lucha, batalla y victoria”
Caracas, 3 de enero de 2025
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Brother - respectfully, we are not the same. I took semesters of tape breakdown classes with my own money and my own time. I read books, did research, wrote player reports. I put out my own breakdowns on Twitter for 10+ years. You watched a guy talk about it. I am the guy.
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Cheah never completed the class about quarterbacks. He didn’t pass other positions groups so he didn’t get to the QB one.
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LMAO
Last night I unfortunately missed a vote series on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval regarding the sale of weapons to Israel.
I have struggled with this Joint Resolution of Disapproval more than any previous votes in the nearly two years since Hamas initiated the attacks of October 7. I represent a state with a large Arab and Muslim population and a large Jewish population. And over these last two years, few issues have been as raw as this one. I have therefore worked very hard to call balls and strikes based on my experience and the facts on the ground, even as most people fall firmly into one side or another, and are often reluctant to consider new information.
I owe it to my state to make clear where I stand: Had I made it back for the vote yesterday, I would have voted yes to block offensive weapons to Israel based on my concerns over lack of food and medicine getting to civilians in Gaza.
I have been a strong supporter of the Jewish State of Israel my whole life. And I still am. But despite the fact that Hamas began this bloody round of conflict—and refuses to release the hostages—the images of emaciated children are hard to turn away from. As are the calls from Michiganders who have friends and family trying to survive in Gaza.
This issue is now widely acknowledged across the political spectrum. Even President Trump this week has expressed concern over the humanitarian situation and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure the safe delivery of assistance to those in need.
In general, I think these Disapproval votes are a bad way to do foreign policy. The Executive Branch, whether run by Democrats or now Republicans, has the responsibility to set U.S. foreign policy, and to lead negotiations with both allies and adversaries.
But it appears today that the Netanyahu government thinks that there are no limits to what they can do while still receiving U.S. support. And so, I believe a message has to be sent. Should similar votes on offensive weapons come up in the future, I will take them on a case-by-case basis, with the hope of important humanitarian course corrections. I continue to support the U.S.-Israel security relationship and sale of defensive weapons such as the Iron Dome.
My views on this come from my experience of serving three tours in Iraq alongside the U.S. military. It was a very bloody war zone, including terrible violence on U.S. forces and Iraqi civilians, carried out by terrorist groups and militias. But even in the most violent years of the war, the U.S. still had the responsibility to facilitate humanitarian supplies into places like Fallujah. And militaries that can pull off dangerous and complex operations overseas can also ensure aid is safely distributed in occupied areas.
While the leaders of Hamas deserve what they’re getting in response to October 7, and Israel — like any other country in the world — has the right to defend itself, that doesn’t include letting children go hungry. That is despite Hamas’ sick refusal to relent, prevent further destruction, negotiate in good faith and release the hostages.
Lastly, I make this statement today because of my deep concern and conviction for Israel’s long-term security. I believe the Israeli people have the right to live a safe and secure life, free from threat, and chart their own destiny. The Israelis are right to demand the release of all the hostages, living and deceased, immediately and not in stages.
And it has to be said that Israel has dealt with threats to its existence every day since its founding, which is hard for the average American to comprehend. But the actions being taken now by the Netanyahu government threaten the longstanding bipartisan consensus that have helped keep Israel safe since its inception.
No one leader should so significantly threaten the long-term security of the state of Israel. I urge the Trump Administration and the Israeli Prime Minister to get aid in as soon as possible and save lives.
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Senator Slotkin missed the votes to appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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#THEWESTWING: i want to be a comfort to my friends in tragedy and celebrate with them in triumph. and for all the times in between, i just want to be able to look them in the eye.
