Off Topic Chat. (MOD NOTE post# 3949 and post#5279)

tudderone

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Do you mean this future SPACE X rocket scientist material??:rolleyes:
I didn't realise she was 40 FFS!!! I thought she was some dopey teen of the generation who eats laundry detergent pods for hits on social media.:eek::eek::eek:But 40..Forty years of age doing dumb sht like this??

https://globalnews.ca/news/7634615/gorilla-glue-girl-hair-surgery/

God preserve us .

Grizzly 45

So the second king of porn mucky books Larry Flynt has departed this life too.

A total A**hole,but a loveable A**hole at that.You knew what you were getting with him.:pac:
https://www.independent.ie/news/hustler-magazine-founder-larry-flynt-dies-at-78-40079509.html?fbclid=IwAR2CW6FI33XeWC44HC-nP_5McS7kUdwR2IiLQmvbBENVt5zClYe5fbjeJZo

tudderone

China bans the BBC world service broadcasting in its country.


https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56030340

Mellor

civdef wrote: »

Seemingly there's a hair gel called Gorilla Snot (love to have sat in on that marketing brainstorming session) that may have confused things a bit:

THe hair spray she ran out of was called Got2BGLu or something. But not buying it.

Gorilla Glue is a household name. It's like putting Loctite or Bostik on your toothbrush.

tudderone wrote: »

How about a french politics thread ? Macron taking a lurch to the right

French food, french wine, no interest in the place after that.

tudderone

Mellor wrote: »

THe hair spray she ran out of was called Got2BGLu or something. But not buying it.

Gorilla Glue is a household name. It's like putting Loctite or Bostik on your toothbrush.

Shussssh for heavens sake, they will be at that next :eek: !

Grizzly 45

tudderone wrote: »

China bans the BBC world service broadcasting in its country.


https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-56030340

Must have been too much Leftist propaganda for the Chinese Govt to stomach:p:pac:

Munsterlad102

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Must have been too much Leftist propaganda for the Chinese Govt to stomach:p:pac:

God forbid they go communist:D

tudderone

https://www.lotuseaters.com/federal-gun-control-bill-vs-state-and-local-gun-rights-12-02-21

tudderone

Munsterlad102 wrote: »

God forbid they go communist:D

From what i have seen if coverage of China, its capitalism red in tooth and claw below a certain level, and only communist overall.

tudderone

A russian spy base in Dublin ? Send in 007 Mick Murphy :eek:


https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/russia-spies-rathgar-vladimirputin-secret-19824501

tudderone

tudderone wrote: »

A russian spy base in Dublin ? Send in 007 Mick Murphy :eek:


https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/russia-spies-rathgar-vladimirputin-secret-19824501

Maybe time to consider this one more time
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ireland-considering-purchase-of-jet-fighters/

Munsterlad102

Deleted User wrote: »

Maybe time to consider this one more time
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ireland-considering-purchase-of-jet-fighters/

Yeah I really agree that we should have jet fighters. It's not as if we're going to be invaded, but it's still a deterrent and could be used in peacekeeping. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we haven't had jets since 1998?

Munsterlad102

Munsterlad102 wrote: »

Yeah I really agree that we should have jet fighters. It's not as if we're going to be invaded, but it's still a deterrent and could be used in peacekeeping. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we haven't had jets since 1998?

Well it is a better option than to rely on RAF from the UK all the time as well.
Ireland should be capable of protecting its own airspace and borders and not rely on others to do it for us.
If SHTF i am not sure if RAF will be helping either,so all on our own.
Irelands neutrality is a bit unfortunate when you are stuck between US and UK

Munsterlad102

Deleted User wrote: »

Well it is a better option than to rely on RAF from the UK all the time as well.
Ireland should be capable of protecting its own airspace and borders and not rely on others to do it for us.
If SHTF i am not sure if RAF will be helping either,so all on our own.
Irelands neutrality is a bit unfortunate when you are stuck between US and UK

Of course, look how neutrality ended for Iceland and Iran during WW2, the Brits and Yanks take what they want when they want. Are there any official plans or proposals? We'd need a fair few fighters if we're to protect our airspace.

Munsterlad102

Munsterlad102 wrote: »

Of course, look how neutrality ended for Iceland and Iran during WW2, the Brits and Yanks take what they want when they want. Are there any official plans or proposals? We'd need a fair few fighters if we're to protect our airspace.

Exactly,thats what i was thinking too.
As far as i know its just a proposal for budget in 2024,and we have heard that before.
I am not sure if EU is involved either,if so,they might cover some of the cost.
I know EU are looking for a bit more independent defence of Europe and not rely on NATO so much anymore,so maybe.
And Gripen E is probably a good option,its a top notch fighter on par with Eurofighter,Rafale,f16 or anything the russians have to offer.
Its also cheap to maintain,and it comes in a package with AWACS included.
And its swedish,and in Europe,so you dont get caught in a political drama with US like other countries have experienced lately.

tudderone

Waste of time thinking we can defend ourselves, we're just too small a population. Unless we turn ourselves into Switzerland, with everyone trained in military hardware, buying a lot more of it, having hollowed out mountains etc etc.

Munsterlad102

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Exactly,thats what i was thinking too.
As far as i know its just a proposal for budget in 2024,and we have heard that before.
I am not sure if EU is involved either,if so,they might cover some of the cost.
I know EU are looking for a bit more independent defence of Europe and not rely on NATO so much anymore,so maybe.
And Gripen E is probably a good option,its a top notch fighter on par with Eurofighter,Rafale,f16 or anything the russians have to offer.
Its also cheap to maintain,and it comes in a package with AWACS included.
And its swedish,and in Europe,so you dont get caught in a political drama with US like other countries have experienced lately.

Yeah well hopefully they make a provision for that sooner rather than later. The defense budget was just over 1 billion last time I checked, so it would need a massive increase if what the article was saying it true.

How many planes are we talking? I don't know a huge amount about modern air forces, so I'm clueless about that. I remember seeing two of the current fighters flying near my house, nice to see them about anyway.

Munsterlad102

Munsterlad102 wrote: »

Yeah well hopefully they make a provision for that sooner rather than later. The defense budget was just over 1 billion last time I checked, so it would need a massive increase if what the article was saying it true.

How many planes are we talking? I don't know a huge amount about modern air forces, so I'm clueless about that. I remember seeing two of the current fighters flying near my house, nice to see them about anyway.

I am not sure how many is in the budget,but if you want a somehow effiecient air force you probably going to need atleast 15-20 fighters,you always need 2+2 on st.by for intercepting and the rest ready within an hour or two.
The advantage Gripen have is that they can land and take off at very short runways,i know in sweden even a lenght of a motorway would do,since they reckon airports will be the first to go if SHTF.
Also all maintenance and fuel can be done by mobile trucks and this saves some of the maintenance cost as well and the effiency.

Grizzly 45

Deleted User wrote: »

Maybe time to consider this one more time
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ireland-considering-purchase-of-jet-fighters/

Think they are underestimating that one billion euro price tag somewhat.
Even for something like the Saab Gryphen.What role do we want these aircraft in? All-weather night capability? Air to air interceptor? It's going to be pretty outdated and disadvantaged going up against some of the newer US and Russian fighters in that role. Ground attack capable? All of those have different weapons and electronics countermeasure systems and come with seriously different price tags. There is no one size fits all, maid of all work aircraft anymore. We left that behind somewhere in ...oh...Korea era technology?
And we won't go into parts supplies and manufacturing capability thereof in Ireland. pilot training simulators and who will we be fighting against in real flite time?As well as whatever we buy has to be upgradeable airframe in armaments and technology and engines,as technology advances
Can't see the DOD opening the purses for a few tons of JP9 every other week so patrols can be flown and some combat simulations can be run against say the RAF acting as " Red squadron" if they won't pay for bunker fuel for our navy.

Unless Europe wants to pay for this if they consider Ivan that much of a threat to the Western flank, we can't afford it out of our own nation's budget simply put. Or they donate to us some Gen 1 Euro fighters, which would be a somewhat cheaper option for us. Better off let the RAF deal with this one.

tudderone

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Unless Europe wants to pay for this if they consider Ivan that much of a threat to the Western flank, we can't afford it out of our own nation's budget simply put. Or they donate to us some Gen 1 Euro fighters, which would be a somewhat cheaper option for us. Better off let the RAF deal with this one.

Everything the EU puts its hands to lately are turning to poop, Von der leyen is living up to her reputation as a bungler. I hear she walked out of the parliament yesterday before the Irish MEP's had a chance to ask her their questions about article 16, to appear before the media.

tudderone

I happened to see this rubbish earlier. Wrinky rocker Bon Jovi whinging on about George Floyd and Gun control :rolleyes:. God help America.


https://www.channel4.com/news/jon-bon-jovi-the-surprising-activist-helping-the-homeless

Grizzly 45

When your firearms security officer goes renegade.

henorthernecho.co.uk/news/17530759.hero-cop-became-villain-moonlighting-private-firearms-consultant/?fbclid=IwAR2KnP7sziWhFxyHnZvfAoi_ixyy0OBzno9lEHapR3VvL0VNwp2F_OEhrwo

Grizzly 45

What guns can you own in Russia?
Seems a lot of shotguns and blank firing stuff, and unlimited capacity mags.

https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/russian-gun-ownership-video/386804?fbclid=IwAR3xOuXRgosG8gtIEyf4MsBwpWyM_-g6AaJpyX51I5e00-TmImvj65mMqto#.YCX3JUoenJA.facebook

tudderone

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

What guns can you own in Russia?
Seems a lot of shotguns and blank firing stuff, and unlimited capacity mags.

https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/russian-gun-ownership-video/386804?fbclid=IwAR3xOuXRgosG8gtIEyf4MsBwpWyM_-g6AaJpyX51I5e00-TmImvj65mMqto#.YCX3JUoenJA.facebook

I used to subscribe to a Finnish lad who lived in the wilds of Russia, it was a sort of a survivalist channel. But he was talking about gun ownership out there and it wasn't very liberal at all, much worse than here. You had to own a shotgun for three years or something before you could seek a rifle licence. If bear or wolf got you before that........tough luck.

Uinseann_16

Woke up there this morning to snow outside and my windows actually coated in Ice on the outside from the wind blowing crap onto them
Anyone have crazy high cold winds right now?

Munsterlad102

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

What guns can you own in Russia?
Seems a lot of shotguns and blank firing stuff, and unlimited capacity mags.

https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/russian-gun-ownership-video/386804?fbclid=IwAR3xOuXRgosG8gtIEyf4MsBwpWyM_-g6AaJpyX51I5e00-TmImvj65mMqto#.YCX3JUoenJA.facebook

You have to have a shotgun for 5 it years before getting a rifle. I think the maximum magazine capacity is 10 rounds but there’s no real punishment for having mags over that. Pistols are more or less banned, some people have them for international competitions but have to store them in a range. Ian from forgotten weapons did a video on them, it’s worth a watch. I think there was something about being allowed 2 self defense weapons and some clause about being allowed smoothbore rifles.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MBOxBo4P36A

Munsterlad102

Uinseann_16 wrote: »

Anyone have crazy high cold winds right now?

Yep, we’ve had them for the past 2 or 3 days now and it’s lashing down now, no snow though.

Cass

Uinseann_16 wrote: »

Woke up there this morning to snow outside and my windows actually coated in Ice on the outside from the wind blowing crap onto them
Anyone have crazy high cold winds right now?

It was like being in a sand blaster.

Hail being lashed down in 40mph+ winds. Wasn't snow or sleet.

"Good" news is the wind seems to have changed direction from East to Southerly. That usually means warmer weather so we might see temps climb a little over the coming days but who knows for how long.

Grizzly 45

tudderone wrote: »

I used to subscribe to a Finnish lad who lived in the wilds of Russia, it was a sort of a survivalist channel. But he was talking about gun ownership out there and it wasn't very liberal at all, much worse than here. You had to own a shotgun for three years or something before you could seek a rifle licence. If bear or wolf got you before that........tough luck.

Danish guy..."Russian survival"? Reckon a Molot Vepr 12 or Saiga 12 with 12 rounds of Russian slugs in a box mag would keep you from harm's way.
Without a doubt it isn't easy to own guns in Russia unless of course you are super rich and pay off the local police Kommisar to issue you permits aplenty in Moscow or whichever other Russian city you are living in. Which is just normal in Russia in day to day life.You are either super rich in Moscow or dirt poor,and there is almost zero middle class there and feck all social welfare.
Of course,if you are some poor old farmer living out in the middle of nowhere, Russia. Making about 100 euros a month.It is without a doubt a different story if you wanted a hanfgun for some reason.:eek:

Did you notice the Marakovs in the vid? They are basically the same as the live firing versions, bar that the barrel isn't drilled out! Take a WAG as to where our and the UK "hit kits" much favoured by UK and Irish criminals based on these are coming from? Also that NORINCO in China is making these too might explain as to why we have a bunch of state of the art handguns being used in hits here?They are made in China copies that can be dumped?

tudderone

Well the Donald was acquitted, after all the heat and fury, he walked.