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@13.44 minutes into the video, he specifically says, the authors did not lay out a plan, it was more like a cookbook with recipes. Tariff chaos is not a negotiating tool. And, let's not forget that it was American businessmen who shipped the jobs overseas for lower wages to increase their profits. I doubt they'll bring jobs back for $3,000/month when they can maintain a $100/month workforce and no HR headaches. The only thing we'll see (are seeing) here is a recession and a "We're winning HUGELY."

You will always be a skydiver. No one can take that from you. Please check in on occasion. You'll always be a part of this community.

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

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.

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 Keith, Quite a few years ago, I had occasion to call Skratch Harris on a legal issue in California. He is an attorney in San Diego & a 'former' skydiver. I introduced myself & said that I was a former skydiver. He immediately replied that no one is a 'former' skydiver, you will always be a skydiver. Jerry Baumchen

Sorry for the late reply! Thanks for all the incredibly kind and warm messages. Absolutely. If anything, the whole experience, although short, has been deeply influential and has only made me cherish my life more. I got a second chance and actually recovered reasonably well (not 100%, but that's the price of surviving, which I accept). I know a lot of people didn't get the same chance. I'm truly incredibly lucky and I'm thankful for that daily. Although I may not physically be in the sky anymore, I'm determined to make the most out of this life. I will always remember. You guys nudged and pushed me to the right direction and gave me a lot of life advice. Some hard opinions too, but I probably needed to hear them at that time. I couldn't understand everything that was said back then, but now I've gained more perspective and understood more. I have made the best decisions for myself. Time is really powerful. It allowed me to heal and process things at my own pace. Skydiving has shaped me and is always a part of me now. I'm at peace with not jumping again and am ready to move forward. I have. She is happy. I understand her more now. She really loves and cares about me, and she desperately wanted to protect me back then.

I have NEVER, nor will I EVER tolerate racism. Bending the knee and accepting it is what got us here. Fuck racism and fuck those who insist on it.

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 Prime Minister of Heard Island tells a CNN reporter of her concern that Trump's tariffs will seriously impact the fishing economy of the island.

Re-attachment to the instructor's harness. Sounds like a good idea to do prior to burying another toggle in the clip.

Hi Keith, I could not agree more. Every step helps. Let's continue to be The Glass is Half Full people. Jerry Baumchen

Except the assholes are happy about it: collateral damage is all the poor bastard is and the clear message in this and all else they do now is be careful and stay quiet or you could be next.

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.

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

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

Yep. JD Vance admitted he would never have been admitted to college without the help of a DEI program to get more lower income people into Ivy League colleges. But to Trump, Winsor, FOX News et al, DEI is synonymous with "black" and "woman" - and so when you point out Vance's use of DEI, they just look at you confused. "But . . . he's white."

Unlike other corrections this one is caused by something that will affect the economy and not just markets. So it will not be just a short term decline and there will be real effects for everyone. MAGA.

Exactly. Trump will be POTUS for 4 years. There may be some changes to production for some products but the price of building factories combined with a labour shortage in the US makes it very unlikely those kind of investments are going to happen. Instead the new taxes on imports will drive inflation. The damage will come fairly quickly and at a significant level.

Yes I heard that part. You’re right nobody is going to want to buy a pair of Nikes made in the USA that cost 10x the current price. The other issue is that anti US sentiment is high and Boycott USA movement is gaining a lot of traction. Our government has started pumping money into a Buy Aussie campaign and although not as strong as the Canadian and EU movements people are actively boycotting American products. Once supply chains shift, it’s going to be very hard to get them back.

When I went thru the TI course; it was "loosen the lower attachments." Course, butt slide landings were frowned upon then too.

Because it's just more useless opposition symbolism it is, well, as useless as a drum roll and a few more chants of Blue Wave, Blue Wave! So what that four self serving assholes saw more value their reelections by making a vote that goes nowhere and does nothing. The Democrats need to obstruct, obstruct, and obstruct some more all while telling the country that the whole mess is the fault of Dumb Ass Trump and his enabling Republicans in the house and senate. Unfortunately Bookers leadership will likely be soon forgotten.

Hi folks, Once again, they eat their own: Tesla has faced a number of issues since President Donald Trump’s inauguration Cybertruck owners say Tesla will not accept its own vehicle as a trade-in - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

The only reason I wouldn't say the same about you is that I don't think your intentions in voting for Trump were good. You wanted him to bring the pain and the racism.

Although the gesture in the Senate is largely futile I see it as somewhat heartening to see that this is one of the few issues seen as worth risking the wrath of the head MAGAt over.

Because you voted in explicitly racist people. Jesus man it ain’t rocket surgery, just cause and effect.

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports - a vote of 51-48. https://apnews.com/article/congress-tariffs-trump-republicans-a45b4d4da013e4ce1ce434b81337e3ec

David - I forgot to add: CONRATULATIONS! on a hard earned well deserved degree. We were all pulling for you. Bests TampaPete

Lower Lateral re-attachment before landing. USPA covering there ass due to lack of professional evaluators or some evaluators I like to add. Just my guess and thought. it’s fascism to my knowledge.

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Works for me. He's young enough. That's huge for me right now -- I'm sick of old farts. It's not their future. Wendy P.

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.

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

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.

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?

I recall the evasion of legal constraints placed upon the Chancellor by becoming a "Fuehrer," whose limits were undefined/non-existent.

As we established several pages ago, YOU do not know what a woman is. One of Goebbel's favorite tactics was "accusation in a mirror" - accuse your opponents of doing exactly what you are doing. In this case, you accuse liberals of not understanding someting you are clueless about. The Trump Ministry of Truth is already banning words. Heck, you used the word "woman" above which is one of the words Trump banned in government documents. Looks like you are a typical republican - doing what you demand the other side does not do.

What are you talking about, Minnesota has beautiful geography! Far beyond "nice".

Probably not only elderly.

You, the US taxpayer, are now paying to employ Pete Hegseth's baby brother and fly him around the world in a cushy DHS liaison job. Great to see that meritocracy kicking in now that DEI is gone. You're going to get so much meritocracy you'll say "please, please, it's too much meritocracy we can't take it anymore!"

Montgolfier was a scientist. He observed that smoke, unlike water, rises. Reagan just combined that smoke with mirrors,