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Yep. Now tell us again why Trump is a better choice than Harris. "Well, yeah, Hitler is pretty bad - but that Hindenberg guy! He's a socialist. And have you heard his laugh?"

Hi folks, Now that we know Trump is going to try to run for a 3rd term, my daughter thinks we should just run Obama against him. Sounds good to me, Jerry Baumchen

Our constitution should remain intact. Just as I advocate no changes to the first ten amendments, so too, the 22nd amendment. There are plenty of dictatorial regimes under the guise of free elections. Feel free to choose one and head out.

The 26th Amendment - is the right to vote. Everyone over 18. Black, White, Green, Brown, Purple, DZO's even.

Well your dates are off! Your theory is nonsense. The phrase "Minnesota Nice" gained popularity in the mid-1980s, with its first documented appearance in a newspaper in 1986. It was further popularized by cultural figures like Garrison Keillor through works such as A Prairie Home Companion and Howard Mohr's 1987 book How to Talk Minnesotan. However, its origins are tied to the state's Scandinavian immigrant heritage and agrarian history, reflecting values of politeness, emotional restraint, and aversion to confrontation Meaning of "Minnesota Nice": The term describes a cultural stereotype of Minnesotans as polite, reserved, and mild-mannered. It encompasses behaviors such as friendliness, self-deprecation, and avoidance of direct conflict. While often seen as genuine kindness—helping neighbors or refraining from honking—it is also criticized for masking passive-aggression and emotional aloofness. Some view it as a facade rather than true niceness . Scandinavian influences emphasize humility and community over individualism, shaping this cultural norm. Minnesota Nice did not even exist for Cooper to use in 1971. It hadnt been invented and popularised yet to be in the pubic consciousness, for Cooper or anyone else to use! So your theory is nonsense. "Dan Cooper" was inspired by a comic book hero popular in Europe during the mid-20th century, which may explain its use as an alias but not as a common given name. Agent Carr has suggested that DB Cooper got his name from the comic book. You are beating a dead horse which has no factual reality ! Take your loss for once and drop this nonsense.

It's been 5 years already? Skydiving is something that takes a lot of desire in order to progress. In this world only a tiny fraction of people find it to be worth the time, money, and risk. Have you told your mother of your decision? I'm pretty sure she is or will be quite happy.

OK, but other than that......?

Very well said Auntie Wendy. David this is a good decision for you. I’ve made similar decisions and you just keep moving forward. But, you have some cool memories and stories. Hopefully you have a few cool pics too. I would encourage you to also remember the outpouring of concern and help when you asked. Whether your in the air or idle, this is one of the coolest communities around. Look forward to the next cooler chapter. And it is out there. Keep in touch. TampaPete

His container opening altitude was right about 3000. I think the Judge said 3068 feet. So his actual pull altitude was about 3300-3500 feet.

By "doing it again", she means wiping her ass with the US Constitution. Congratulations on being part of the enemy within.

I'm sort of assuming you're graduating this spring... Good time for reflection. You've made a life for yourself. It doesn't have room for skydiving -- that's not a problem. And your malfunction really wasn't a beginner malfunction. The correct answer is the one that has to surviving, and that you did. I wish you well, really. Maybe your involvement in skydiving helped you to decide to really buckle down in school -- if so, that's not an entirely negative consequence. But yeah, things can have life-changing consequences. And don't generate a long bucket list -- as you can, do the things that interest you, don't save them up, because they'll keep your life interesting, and the best way to meet interesting people is to have your own interesting life. Enough lecture from the senior auntie Wendy P.

It is literally the truth. What you’re saying comes from the Ministry of Truth. Right, so George Floyd deserved to be killed for resisting arrest but the Jan 6th rioters deserve forgiveness and to be let out of prison early for actively assaulting police officers. I wonder what the major difference between the two is?

Or to put it another way, they didn’t.