In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Trump also outlined a White House renovation he hopes to carry out — which he said he will pay for himself.

  • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
    2·
    7 hours ago

    It’s not just the pilot. The take off crew, the landing, the comms, it’s still a mission.

    I mean shit, based on the kind of training equipment Ive seen, the pilots being in the air is just a tiny part of the effort. Especially for naval aircraft. I would assume the same for air force, but they don’t typically land on boats.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      6 hours ago

      Especially for naval aircraft. I would assume the same for air force, but they don’t typically land on boats.

      What air shows come with aircraft carriers?

      Like, you know they can’t just roll up anywhere, that’s why LHDs are the biggest at fleet week, and NYC’s pier isn’t exactly low quality.

      • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
        21·
        5 hours ago

        Hold on, you know that TOPGUN is in Nevada right?

        And the Blue Angels are probably the best known propaganda wing.

        You don’t train your force on the aircraft carriers, so that they don’t destroy the plane the first landing attempt. What are we even arguing about again?

        Flight hours are flight hours. Experience is experience. They get to advertise and feel macho for a bit. I don’t like the propaganda machine anymore than anyone, but I do prefer it when the public gets at least entertainment out of it.

        • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
          12·
          4 hours ago

          but I do prefer it when the public gets at least entertainment out of it.

          So you only dislike propaganda when it’s not effective?

          Cool story bro, but I can admit I was wrong. I didn’t think this shit works on anyone, but you seem to downright enjoy it.

          • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
            2·
            3 hours ago

            I gotta say man, I really don’t like you. You’ve been antagonistic this entire conversation, and now you’re pointing the finger at me for, well, what, exactly?

            I enjoy airshows. I enjoy the absolute absurdness of military hardware. I look for joy in things that are absolutely dreadful. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re all plenty aware of how shit things are. If we all just agreed there was nothing worth fighting the fascists for, then why would this post even exist?

            But now, you’ve distracted me from my original point. Flight hours are flight hours. Experience is experience. That has value. This military parade doesn’t.