House Democrats needle Biden on Afghanistan plans, defense spending

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  We the People  •  7 Comments  •  1 Like  •  5 years ago

“The vote tallies for the NDAA don't fit the neat partisan narratives drawn up in November 2020 concerning reductions in defense spending.”

OUCH

Taliban fighters upset, feel betrayed that US military left non-working helicopters: report

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  Americana  •  29 Comments  •  1 Like  •  5 years ago

“Taliban fighters are feeling angry and betrayed Wednesday after discovering that Afghan National Army helicopters abandoned at Kabul's airport have...”

Awwwwww. /s

AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  We the People  •  12 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  5 years ago

“WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S....”

Well they got plenty of warning it looks like.

'It looked apocalyptic': Air Force crew describes Afghan departure

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  Americana  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 years ago

“'It just looked apocalyptic,' said Air Force Lt. Col. Braden Coleman. The last to leave Afghanistan details their final moments and departure.”

Had to be eerie as hell.

Biden staff break ranks over Afghanistan: 'I am absolutely appalled'

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  We the People  •  11 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 years ago

“Criticism of Biden's management of the situation reaches White House”

Dissent?

Two senior FDA vaccine regulators are stepping down

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  Americana  •  12 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 years ago

“Marion Gruber, director of the FDA's Office of Vaccines Research & Review, and deputy director Phil Krause will exit the agency.”

I guess I don't blame them.

Alligator attack after Ida: Man killed in his flooded yard

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  Americana  •  12 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 years ago

“A 71-year-old man is missing and presumed dead, after his wife said he was attacked by an alligator in Hurricane Ida's floodwater in his own backyard.”

Holy crap. Poor old guy.

A record-breaking 44 container ships are stuck off the coast of California

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  Now Trending  •  6 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 years ago

“The labor shortage, COVID-19, and holiday-buying surges are causing shipping disruptions and delays at two of the most important ports in the US.”

New Covid C.1.2 variant: South African researchers keep wary eye on new strain

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  We the People  •  12 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 years ago

“Genetics researchers who have been watching for new coronavirus variants say they've seen a troubling new lineage that carries many of the same...”

Just great........................

Father of Marine Killed in Kabul Says Biden Bristled While Meeting Him

Via: Just Jim NC TttH  •  We the People  •  78 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  5 years ago

“Mark Schmitz said he confronted Biden at a ceremony to repatriate the remains of his son, who was killed last week in an attack at the Kabul airport.”

Bristled. Cool calm and collected is Mr. Biden ................LOL