CaptainBVI

They are bringing a knife to a gun fight. You can't fix stupid but I believe nature calls it, "Natural Selection". I personally am DONE being threatened as a nation. Go ahead Iran, MAKE MY DAY!!! Venting over... Take care my friend. Go Moola Nova!!! (I still love the pirate ship)

Mr. Synopsis, I look forward to it as well. I'm no meteorologist but if the hurricanes are inhibited we'll schedule the Post RV gathering on Jost Van Dyke. In the mean time we'll be below the 12, before the 21st. Rules are rules, until they change... Take care.

Well Iran, we'll call your, "Soleimani" and raise you a, "Mattis". Good luck with that! My apologies for the caption (it was already there) but is appropriate as we are no longer sticking our heads in the sand and hoping it goes away. How soon they forget... Not for long I feel.

Mr. Synopsis, Thank you for assessment and showing everyone that some grow wiser with age. I on the other hand seem to be regressing with my skills but I am attempting to be an inspiration to all parents. THERE IS LIFE AFTER KIDS!!! Keep up the good work my friend. Thanks again and we'll talk soon. And of coarse, Go Moola Nova!!!

Yes, I can see that. Fortunatly, our current president has an ego the size of the Grand Canyon (which is required to fix this mess). With all the tools at his disposal, he won’t let an economic meltdown happen on his watch. After that, the probability is high but with a little closure we will be in a better position to ride out the storm. I’ve been through a few in my lifetime and this one will be no different. Be prepared, aware and don’t sweat over it now. It won’t help, it is only a point of agrivation at this time. Take care, Sir.

All is well Sir and thank you for asking. Looking forward to the Post Event Party and boy have we put together an assortment of rums for the occasion! I'm thinking, they fire a shot and 30 seconds later their entire fleet is at the bottom of the straight. I'm looking forward to the press conference where Mr. Mattis will probably just smile and say, "Does anyone else question our resolve?" Take care.

I might not speak for all of us at DV but I am sure a few feel the same. We thought long and hard about who we wanted to hire (elect) to take care of our interests. When it comes to our defense, our new hire president chose wisely. So Iran, I hope you read this... Just do it, PLEASE!!! Thanks for bringing this Mr. P and good day.

Mr. Finley, Not going to end well at all for them at all... I'm thinking Mattis is over being threatened and would probably like to shut them and others up by showing them how it's done. Good day to you, Sir.

Thanks for the smile Moose.

Mr. Thug, Thank you for all your work and especially the highlights. After so many years and so many articles we're starting to see, Bla, Bla, Bla, Bla, Bla, Bla, Bla without them. Thanks again and good day, Sir.

To you as well. Love the dog's expression in your avatar!

Ms. Michymateo Thank you for sharing the rally call. Don't take the ALL CAPS thing personally. When you get older you'll understand that we old salts just have a hard time actually being able to read it... We do appreciate your putting yourself out there with your beliefs as this is a tough crowd to say the least... I do understand your point when it comes to the vibrations of the universe and applaud you! My journey, while it ended up in the same place was through mathematics then physics then theoretical physics (which almost made my head explode multiple times...). After that it became very simple and you'll find there are quite a few others here that understand this as well. It's not so much negative here on the forum, just venting. People cope with life in their own way and that's OK. On this forum we all have our days and the others step in to help. Note: It is very difficult to express emotion with a keyboard and quite often it is mistaken as negative. Thank you again and have a great day, Mam.

Mr LGD, Good to hear from you and hope all is well. Yes, that's another very disturbing subject. Thanks for sharing. Good day, Sir.

Mr. Umberto, Thank you for the clarification. The sun is shining, it's 5:00 somewhere and a beer is calling me. I shall toast you. Have a great weekend.

Mr. Umberto, I normally do not go into the weeds but when you state, "While the term divides us now, its history dates back to a time when mineworkers battled big coal – similar to teachers standing up for funding", is not even relevant. It does hit a nerve with an old subject when we had children in public school. Appropriate funding, ABSOLUTELY! This is where we part on this subject... Administrative accountability is the issue with me and others. With a little research on the various public school district websites you will find the average Superintendent of Schools makes $350,000 to $500,000 per year. While slightly lower the upper administrative personnel are raking it in as well. Why? More money doesn't solve the problem and the teachers get their fiscal house in order. End of rant, off to more important items. Good day, Sir.

Master Yota, Thank you for brining all this information. We know and appreciate all your hard work. Of course Iran, Syria and Russia want it to stop, they have their own oppressive agenda. No thin red line, no preliminary speeches just a very precisely executed plan no matter how the media tries to spin it. Basically, "If you do not follow the rules of the world, we are not going to say, please stop". The message was sent last year and reaffirmed this year. I don't know if they will listen this time but we do know that if the current leash on Mattis (no insult meant) gets taken off, it will be a whole new enlightenment for them. Let's pray it doesn't come to that but sometimes, you've go to kick a mans a$$.

Mr 10YL, Yea... In their bright baby blue uniforms.

Mr. Pitcher, Good call and I agree that Abadi may be getting ready to clear the air on quite a few things. Note: I read earlier you we're going to change your avatar periodically. Don't, that one is awesome for many reasons! Good day, Sir.

Mr. Synopsis, To you as well good Sir. I do believe we have more hear in attendance than their parliament ever mustered. Time to queue up our representative, Mr. 10YL for his address to the CBI and take the gloves off for a change. Cheers and Go Moola Nova (YEAH, BABY!!!)!!!

Mr. Synopsis, We'll said my friend. I have not come face to face with a one of those types in a while. Not since that last time and........ see you at the gathering for that story. Good day, Sir.

Hear as well! With 5 now is that a quorum? Go 1:1 MOOLA NOVA!!! AARRGGHHH...

Mr. 10YL, With his financial background I never expected Abadi to have an, "A Type" personality with a temper. He has however, shown himself to be a masterful chess player with very few power pieces to work with all while his opponents are fully loaded for bear. With these articles I see, they are beginning to panic, spraying bullets everywhere in a random pattern. My gut feeling is Abadi knows what is on the line and has enough influence to have the CBI pull the trigger when he's sure his enemies will not be able to take full advantage of the event. Though balancing act for sure but you are correct, this is for all the marbles! Glad to see you are feeling better. Good day, Sir.

Mr. Unlikely, I have to agree with you on this. With the propaganda machines of the corrupt gearing up for survival, Abadi must move quickly to seal the deal for the upcoming elections. This means NOW or within 30 days of the election. He has everything to gain from it and everything to lose if he allows this election to be even close by not making a real difference to the people. Good day to you , Sir.