DakIsNoLB
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That didn't work in Russia, because the entire country was essentially in the military... they were never behind the defensive lines, because... there were no defensive "lines," all of Russia was a giant defensive block. Capturing or defeating lots of Russian troops couldn't force a surrender.
The Germans vastly overestimated just how many soldiers russia would put into the fight. In "A War to Be Won", a German officer was quoted saying they can destroy 10 Russian divisions and they'd just raise 10 more. They aren't well equipped or led, but they are there." It still sapped German men and material to deal with even these hastily formed armies. Also, unlike Western Europe, Russia gets wider the further you invade.
As for human waves, I think that happened more in the early stages when it was survival mode, but the Soviets started learning how to use both their soldiers and equipment better by 1943. The book I referenced mentions Stalin telling his generals it doesn't matter how much we can produce if you don't start using it smarter. By the time of Operation Bagration, it was clear they were every bit as capable of mounting operations as the Germans who held them in such contempt.
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Glad you posted this. There's another class action lawsuit going on against for over their 4 cylinder engines. There's coolant intrusion into the cylinder heads. Tell tale sign is white smoke coming out of the exhaust. No recalls were issued; only a TSB stating the repair is long engine block replacement. Sucks because it's a known defect, or, at least, that's what the suit seeks to prove.
One of my vehicles has one of these engines. Created a case with Ford; they denied any help with fixing it. Trying to see if the dealership service department will help with some of it, but I'm not hopeful.
Knowing what they GM plaintiffs received and how long it took to receive it, I am leaning towards getting whatever I can for it, even for scrap/salvage.
One of my vehicles has one of these engines. Created a case with Ford; they denied any help with fixing it. Trying to see if the dealership service department will help with some of it, but I'm not hopeful.
Knowing what they GM plaintiffs received and how long it took to receive it, I am leaning towards getting whatever I can for it, even for scrap/salvage.
re: Average U.S. New Car Price Surpasses $50,000—An All-Time High
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/14/25 at 10:27 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Their margins are half what they were a few years ago.
Dang. That's ugly.
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I thought most dealer lots were on the "floor plan" deal where they have 90 days to sell before buying.
I don't know that one way or the other; my anecdote was a truck that had sat on the lot for 2 years. It could very well be true.
re: Average U.S. New Car Price Surpasses $50,000—An All-Time High
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/14/25 at 10:24 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Dealer margins are lower than they have been. Its production and component cost, not margins.
I was told by my uncle who works at a Toyota dealership if they can make $500 on the sale of a car, that's a win. Are they doing worse than that now?
re: Average U.S. New Car Price Surpasses $50,000—An All-Time High
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/14/25 at 10:20 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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They'll reap what they've sown. Inventory is stacking up everywhere.
They aren't very inclined to drop their prices at the dealerships. They've already paid for it at the higher price, so they aren't inclined to take a loss. Back in 2015 when I bought my F-150, Hollingsworth Richards had a 2013 Ford Platinum. The salesman said they had to keep decline low-ball offers because it was a $55k truck. Not if you don't sell it.
re: Solutions: time to hurt feelings
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/14/25 at 10:15 am to AllDayEveryDay
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Someone tell me what YN stands for I'm lost here.
Young "people who annoy you".
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I was never rejected
Is this like instead of retreating you advanced to the rear?
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Some broads just need to see how much you want them and if you’ll grovel for them to stay. They’re called narcissists.
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Yep and if you let your guard down and grovel just one time, they will forever do this on a weekly basis.
Been there. My ex said she wanted the divorce, but wouldn't file. I tried to find a way to keep it together; basically begged to keep it together. She refused, so I took the next step. Then, once she was hit with the papers after 6 months and I explained how it would all go, she had the nerve to say "oh wow, this is real". Um, yeah you dumb hooker; it's been real. Luckily, no kids, no mortgage together. That was over 10 years ago. Looking back with the family I have now, yeah, it was the right move. Some of them really aren't worth it.
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Liberals consider themselves "good people" because they believe they are showing empathy by offering every illegal multiple chances. Except that is at the cost of others. Their sympathy for this criminal hurt an innocent woman. Where is their sympathy for the victims of these animals?
They believe they can appeal to any individual's better nature, and they don't believe that some people don't have one.
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All this begs the question, why didn’t Russia do this three years ago?
My thoughts? They believed they’d roll in, take control, and make use of all these facilities. It had taken them this long go figure out that they can not take Ukraine so they can only save face by destroying Ukraine.
All of this is why I say Russia has already lost. There is nothing they will gain. In fact they are losing (men and treasure).
These are the facts.
Don't go hosing them down with cold water in the middle of them stroking each other. So inconsiderate.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/6/25 at 4:10 pm to John Barron
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You save alot of lives using that method.
This the first time I've heard prosecuting war of attrition be considered a strategy to save a lot of lives.
I remember the drive by myself to officially take up residence on campus; I was really bummed.
Then I got there, had a really good roommate and good dorm mates. Worked out fine.
Then I got there, had a really good roommate and good dorm mates. Worked out fine.
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quote]Our current understanding/usage equates them more to a modern version of WW1 artillery than aircraft IMO.[/quote]
I agree they aren't quite the same as missiles, aircraft or artillery, but also have some similarities to each.
Seems a very difficult endeavor to completely render one sides drone operations incapable of effective operation, so it sounds like defense needs to get capable enough to make it not worth it to expend the drones.
quote]Our current understanding/usage equates them more to a modern version of WW1 artillery than aircraft IMO.[/quote]
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Drone and air power are similar but two separate things.
I agree they aren't quite the same as missiles, aircraft or artillery, but also have some similarities to each.
Seems a very difficult endeavor to completely render one sides drone operations incapable of effective operation, so it sounds like defense needs to get capable enough to make it not worth it to expend the drones.
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Neither side has even air superiority. The US believes not in superiority but Air Supremacy
I'm using them interchangeably but shouldn't. Supremacy is very difficult to achieve; sometimes superiority is the best you can do and is still very good.
It still begs the question: how do you achieve supremacy or superiority in drone warfare?
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 10/1/25 at 11:54 am to Auburn1968
Wild stuff. Logistics have always been the key cog in warfare, even more so for mass, modern, industrialized warfare. Air superiority via manned aircraft used to be the safeguard for supply. I'm curious to see if there's a superiority solution for drones.
re: Some Trinidad Chambliss numbers to share
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 9/25/25 at 3:08 pm to AlldayTiger
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LSU at 17th in total defense and the speed at linebacker gives me reason to believe that Chambliss will have a harder time doing what he does on Saturday
Who has LSU played:
Clemson: 68th total offense
Louisiana Tech: 92nd total offense
Florida: 94th total offense
Ole Miss: 8th total offense
Cuts both ways. LSU hasn't seen an offense like Ole Miss; Ole Miss hasn't seen a defense like LSU. Should be interesting.
re: Some Trinidad Chambliss numbers to share
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 9/25/25 at 2:53 pm to mikedatyger
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If memory serves me, Joey B was 2nd string at “The" Ohio State. Maybe a change in scenery is all Chambliss needed. Maybe the OM offensive schemes fit his game.
Let’s wait until Saturday. LOTS of questions about both teams.
You're a pilgrim in an unholy land talking like this.
re: Charlie Kirk assassinated in Utah
Posted by DakIsNoLB on 9/25/25 at 2:47 pm to ticklechain
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Could have been a frangible round. Not that uncommon. I use them in my edc. But yeah, 06 is friggin devastating usually
What about soft-tipped? A lead tip might expand enough to keep it from exiting while doing devastating damage like we saw.
Upsetting to see. My best friend since 3rd grade found out he had Stage III colon cancer on the cusp of turning 40 a year ago. The removed the cancerous portion of the colon immediately and follow up appointments have looked good until last week. A chest exam revealed 4-5 lumps in his lungs.
Like Van Der Beek, my friend has never been an unhealthy guy (never been over weight) and hasn't done any particular thing to excess (drugs, alcohol, smoking) if at all. He and his wife have been trying to get pregnant for years, and she's finally pregnant for the first time. Praying he can beat it.
it just sucks, and it's not fair. I suppose that has nothing to do with it.
Like Van Der Beek, my friend has never been an unhealthy guy (never been over weight) and hasn't done any particular thing to excess (drugs, alcohol, smoking) if at all. He and his wife have been trying to get pregnant for years, and she's finally pregnant for the first time. Praying he can beat it.
it just sucks, and it's not fair. I suppose that has nothing to do with it.
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