AndyCBR
| Favorite team: | USA  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge, LA |
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| Registered on: | 11/25/2012 |
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re: Bolton: 'Big difference between getting Maduro and removing regime'
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/4/26 at 1:35 am to LetsGoBrandon
I'm not a Bolton fan but I've said something similar in other threads.
The VP is already running her mouth demanding Maduro's release.
I'm all for getting rid of Maduro but the full regime change needed may be a much messier and protracted engagement, whether we like it or not.
The VP is already running her mouth demanding Maduro's release.
I'm all for getting rid of Maduro but the full regime change needed may be a much messier and protracted engagement, whether we like it or not.
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re: People should be happy
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 10:35 pm to GeauxBurrow312
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We aren’t going to be nation building.
Remains to be seen.
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This is a case where the people do not want our PITA, and we got rid of him. They don’t have a beef with us. They just wanted their corrupt strongman out, who made his money off being a launchpad for Chyna, Hezbollah and Russia
Remnants of this system are still present in Venezuela. I doubt all of those folks are just going to pack their bags and peace out.
Again, I hope I'm wrong but there is potential for long term engagement here at significant cost of US blood and treasure.
The upside is the natural resources Venezuela holds do hav epotential to offset the treasure investement.
re: People should be happy
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 10:25 pm to GeauxBurrow312
I agree with the concept that Maduro needed to go and applaud the reduction of communist influence in our hemisphere.
However, we suck at Nation Building, and I'm fearful this could turn into a long term engagement where we are left holding the bag for a decade or more.
I hope I'm wrong, but our track record with great things after military regime change is not good.
However, we suck at Nation Building, and I'm fearful this could turn into a long term engagement where we are left holding the bag for a decade or more.
I hope I'm wrong, but our track record with great things after military regime change is not good.
re: Summary of current situation by a Venezuelan analyst: goal is for elections in near future
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 9:22 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
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U.S. officials also assess that Delcy’s harsh public rhetoric today was aimed inward, at the chavista base, not outward. That messaging is understood as domestic signaling. Nevertheless, as of now, negotiations with the United States are ongoing as we speak.
Demanding that the US release Maduro and his wife sure doesn't seem like messaging consistent with someone who is cooperating with the US on this regime change.
Or maybe I just didn't read my cracker jack box decoder ring correctly.
re: Lane's Attire
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 8:58 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
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Another dumbass who can't read. I really don't give a frick what he wears. But I've seen enough people question it in other threads to make it a discussion point (which is what I said not a complaint) on a slow night.
But I'll fall for your idiocy. Wasn't he at a LSU function at the bowl game and at the women's basketball game?
My implication is that you are the dumbass.
He wasn't coaching a football team at the current game in play for the bowl game and he wasn't coaching the women's basketball team when he was there either.
This is much ado about nothing and your thread is worthless.
re: Lane's Attire
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 7:12 pm to Tigers4Lyfe
Yeah I don't really get this complaint.
When he is attending a public event and not really in a coaching capacity he really isn't representing the university persay. I would think wearing ones street clothes of choice is appropriate.
Should he wear nothing but LSU gear in public since he was hired?
When he is attending a public event and not really in a coaching capacity he really isn't representing the university persay. I would think wearing ones street clothes of choice is appropriate.
Should he wear nothing but LSU gear in public since he was hired?
re: Maduro’s handpicked successor Delsie Rodriguez has been sworn in as president….
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 5:41 pm to James11111
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Post a link if you are going to post legit breaking news.
Those were basically Trump's words in his press conference...
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So now what?
Good question.
She is now on video demanding the release of Maduro and his wife.
Wave 2 is coming I would have to imagine.
Maduro had to go, but we absolutely suck at Nation Building.
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but I do worry where this all goes from here
Rightfully so.
Our track record for success at Nation building is absolute shite.
re: Automobile Engine Air Filters
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/3/26 at 1:14 am to highcotton2
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It’s 2025 not 1930’s with dirt roads. With all the new clean air standards I don’t even run an air filter anymore. First thing I do when I buy a new truck is remove the air filter and let that thing breathe.
Each to his own but running a daily driven vehicle without an air filter on a long term basis is a very poor plan.
The excess contaminants will increase ring wear and contaminate the oil much sooner, leading to shorter engine life.
re: Automobile Engine Air Filters
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/2/26 at 10:19 pm to TexasTiger33
As others have said you will get high Silicon (dirt) readings in oil analysis using a K&N.
I'm not saying that will ruin your engine but it doesn't make much sense to use one for no perceptible gain in efficiency or performance.
I would just get the OEM paper filter and I change it every 20k miles.
Oil fouling sensors is also a real thing with oiled filters like K&N.
:cheers:
I'm not saying that will ruin your engine but it doesn't make much sense to use one for no perceptible gain in efficiency or performance.
I would just get the OEM paper filter and I change it every 20k miles.
Oil fouling sensors is also a real thing with oiled filters like K&N.
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re: Ole Miss AD Can Suck IT!!
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/2/26 at 3:22 pm to Yeti_Chaser
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I'm wanting my $1M if OM wins the NC
I believe these OM rewards were stipulated in his contract with LSU.
IE, LSU pays it.
I find it very difficult to believe this arrangement wasn't sorted out in writing as part of these coaches contract negotiations.
OM continuing to win in the CFP was always a possibility.
OM continuing to win in the CFP was always a possibility.
re: Don't forget - the pro-LSU sentiments on this message board are not indicative of reality
Posted by AndyCBR on 1/2/26 at 12:20 pm to Tornado Alley
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It is objectively humiliating for Ole Miss to keep winning without Kiffin at the helm, and for Ole Miss, LSU's fiercest rival, to have to pay Kiffin for Ole Miss victories he is not a part of
It's my understanding LSU has agreed to pay these awards based on post season wins as part of Kiffin's pre-hire negotiations. It isn't "costing" OM anything.
Free beer tomorrow...
Not supermodels I agree but if these chicks are "mid" I'd like to see some of the women ya'll hang out with.
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"Service Transfer Case" - $400
"Clean your throttle Body" - $90
"Service your front Differential" - $200
"Clean your fuel injection system" - $150
"Service your transmission" - $340
"Change spark plugs" - $460
Dealers make money and charge a premium for services. Shop around for a better price or DIY but the recommended services aren't out of line.
The service intervals in the owners manual are not necessarily what needs to be done to maximize vehicle life.
Service Transfer Case- Yes needs to be done and should have been done long ago, no oil has infinite life.
Clean your throttle Body-Yes needs to be done and is commonly part of a "tune-up" on a modern vehicle. These modern cars shite where they eat with EGR systems.
Service your front Differential- Yes needs to be done and should have been done long ago, no oil has infinite life.
Clean your fuel injection system- Commonly called an "induction service" and it's typically much more than just dumping some STP in the fuel tank. Have you been using top tier fuel all the time? Have you been using Techron additive every oil change? Up to you to get this done or not but if the vehicle is getting good mpg now consider it optional.
Service your transmission- should have been done long ago IMHO. Does this include dropping the pan and chaning the ATF filter? (it should). Is this a fluid exchange or just a "spill and fill"? Important questions you should ask. Your "lifetime transmission fluid" will be just that if you never change it.
Change spark plugs-Plugs are due. How long do you think they should last? 200k? 300k? Don't like the price? DIY or get another quote. Keep in mind many Amazon and ebay parts are counterfeit.
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Every product that makes it to a shelf or gets delivered to your door required gas or diesel to do so. Even if the fancy Amazon EV was the final delivery vehicle, the product only made it to the distribution center on a diesel 18 wheeler. The freight trains run on diesel as well. Not to mention the cost of running heavy machinery or farm equipment which is all gas or diesel based.
All true but unfortunately the prices of most products don’t track in lockstep with fuel prices.
There’s a certain amount some products will sell for and sellers are used to getting what they get now, so it’s a new baseline.
More affordable fuel is a good thing but the trickle down price upswings never seem to be offset when the fuel costs go back down.
re: Why do we have ‘move over’ laws for police on the side of the road and not civilians?
Posted by AndyCBR on 12/16/25 at 8:48 pm to weagle1999
My favorite is the idiots that almost cause a collision by their desire to "move over" in heavy traffic for the vehicle on the shoulder.
Causing a wreck, rather than passing in an unobstructed lane doesn't make much sense either.
If it's safe to move over, great. If it is going to cause an accident by doing so, stay your arse in the lane you are in...
Causing a wreck, rather than passing in an unobstructed lane doesn't make much sense either.
If it's safe to move over, great. If it is going to cause an accident by doing so, stay your arse in the lane you are in...
re: Ford writes off $19.5 Billion in EV investments. F-150 Lightning to be discontinued. OUCH!
Posted by AndyCBR on 12/15/25 at 7:33 pm to AncientTiger
Folks, read that correctly, that is Billion with a B.
The EV scam that was forced on the market by the previous administration is real and these companies will suffer for it.
Unfortunately for Joe Taxpayer, these companies will likely seek (and get) bailouts for this poor decision making.
The EV scam that was forced on the market by the previous administration is real and these companies will suffer for it.
Unfortunately for Joe Taxpayer, these companies will likely seek (and get) bailouts for this poor decision making.
Why would anyone buy Sam's gas over Costco? Unless there is only one choice in your city the top tier rated gasoline from Costco is way better due to the higher level of detergents, it's not just marketing hype.
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