Category Archives: Open Thread

Open Thread – 28 June 2024

Posted on June 28, 2024 by TTG

I’m pretty sure a lot of you have something to say about last night’s debate. What did I notice? Biden is an old man, a real old man. Fairly certain there are some in the DNC sweating that absolute fact. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 22 May 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by TTG

No shortage of happenings, but I’m suffering from a shortage of free time lately. Bring up whatever you want. I was surprised the ICC prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for both Hamas and Israeli leadership. Netanyahu is ready to pop … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 10 May 2024

Posted on May 10, 2024 by TTG

Whatever blows your skirt up. Big geomagnetic storm hit today. Too bad it’s cloudy and rainy in Virginia today. Might have gotten a glimpse of the Northern Lights. First time I saw them was on an ROTC winter survival weekend … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 1 May 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by TTG

Happy May Day to those who celebrate. I fondly remember those celebrations and so many others in the cities and towns of Bavaria. Beer always flowed freely, except for the Glühwein at the Christkindlesmarkt.

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Open Thread – 22 March 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by TTG

I usually avoid posting articles about our internal politics… it’s been like a religious war lately, at least rhetorically. At least there’s not a lot of actual witch burnings yet. But we have March Madness on the Potomac today. The … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 28 February 2024

Posted on February 28, 2024 by TTG

Have at it, or as Colonel Lang often phrased it, amuse yourselves. TTG

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Open Thread – 16 February 2024

Posted on February 16, 2024 by TTG

As SSG Gutierrez would sometimes enthusiastically answer the company phone, no matter who was calling, “Charging Charlie, One Three Five, speak your nickel’s worth.” A piece of big news this morning is the death of Navalny in a Russian prison. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 25 January 2024

Posted on January 25, 2024 by TTG

I’ll be pretty much out of contact for a few days. I’ll approve comments as I get to them, so be patient. There’s certainly no shortage of things to discuss. TTG

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Open Thread – 18 January 2024

Posted on January 18, 2024 by TTG

I’ve been busy with things and the message threads in some of the posts are getting too long. I’m glad we’re engaging in engaging in heated discussion/arguments even though the comments are sometimes ugly. It’s far better than being in … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – 5 January 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by TTG

Places to go and things to do, again. Just to switch it up, here’s a few old photos from the album. They’re related to what I’ll post Saturday. TTG

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