On 8 Jul 2006 10:41:37 -0700, "
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Ed Rasimus wrote:
Ever been on the wing in the weather at night in a single-seat jet?

Didn't think so. "Merely capable" translates as pretty damn good in
terms of most folks capabilities.

You're drifting off topic, Eddy. The topic isn't about whether I (or
any other poster, for that matter) has ever been a jet pilot. I
suspect most of the posters here, both conservative and liberal haven't
been. Are you putting us all down? The question is whether a
profoundly stupid mancan be a fighter pilot and also be elected to high
office.
The answer is obviouly "yes."

Since we've come to a first-name basis, Smackey, let me note that the
topic has been about fighter pilots and political office. You made the
"profoundly stupid" assertion without qualification.

While many posters here from both ends of the political spectrum
haven't been in the business, they also refrain from expressing
derogatory opinions about things of which they have little knowledge.

You seem unconstrained by that civility.

Can you describe how someone "profoundly stupid" can be a fighter
pilot? How do they overcome the hurdles to achieve that specialty? You
know, the degree, the commission, the physical requirements, the long
and competitive training program, the technology, maybe even the
intestinal fortitude to climb into a machine, load it with ten tons of
jet fuel and then light the ass on fire...or, maybe you're right!


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
www.thunderchief.org
www.thundertales.blogspot.com