en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/776317 Comments by Thunder350 http://defensetech.org/2015/09/22/chinese-fighters-intercept-us-spy-plane-pentagon-confirms/#IDComment997070127 To play the devils advocate, if China had spy planes flying in our claimed terriortial waters off our mainland, we would've launched interceptors as well. Should the Chinese "use their brass" and stand up to America in this situation? Both the hypothetical Chinese move, and our own mentioned above, are antagonizing moves. The interceptors are just a reasonable reaction to the event, with no need to escalate things further with an unreasonable reaction. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:33:50 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2015/09/22/chinese-fighters-intercept-us-spy-plane-pentagon-confirms/#IDComment997070127 http://undertheradar.military.com/2015/07/sound-off-should-the-military-allow-civilians-to-guard-recruiting-centers/#IDComment987721220 As the incident a few days ago in Lancaster shows, it is more dangerous for untrained citizens to go play army outside a recruitment center. Leave the games to children, and let our military personnel and police forces deal with any threats. Even if we actually required people to get proper training on how to handle their weapons like most other countries that allow citizens to own guns, it shouldn't be allowed due to cultural differences and a big difference in mental mindsets that many (though not all) of the volunteers seem to have so far, which is being a redneck. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:17:06 +0000 http://undertheradar.military.com/2015/07/sound-off-should-the-military-allow-civilians-to-guard-recruiting-centers/#IDComment987721220 http://undertheradar.military.com/2015/07/sound-off-should-we-outsource-our-space-program/#IDComment983389778 Nasa is the brave Indian warrior that asks for a few arrows and an animal skin for water, with a mission to explore the rim of the environment of the tribe. When they return with information of new and vast resources, the entire tribe benefits, not just the warrior. When you stop letting that warrior explore the world, you limit the entire universe for that tribe. The budget of NASA should be greatly increased. (I'm glad to see most agree) The "we can't afford it" talking points is one of the biggest lies told by any anti-science politician. The entire history of NASA has been paid for with under 4/10th of a penny of America's tax dollar, and almost everything people use today can be traced back to NASA and the research they've done. We can easily afford to invest in our future, and have an incredible return on that investment, we just choose not too. Look up any speech or NASA budget committee meeting by Neil deGrasse Tyson, and find out the facts about America's budgeting, and what it is we're robbing ourselves, our children, and our childrens children from having by not investing in science. Unfortunately, the only real way the budgeting will increase without replacing stone age politicians in Congress, is if Russia/China starts sending people to space in a manner during the cold war, and if that happens the current America will hand over billions to corporations like Boeing to deliver behind schedule, over budget, and underperforming platforms... And before someone ask what NASA has given us, here is a "small" list of what NASA has contributed to society... The mouse, communications satellites and weather monitoring (hurricanes, wildfires, volcanoes, etc), Healthcare workers being able to monitor multiple patients at once, cochlear implants, cataract detection techniques, lifesears, breast cancer screening, insulin pumps, water filters, attention getters, UV coatings, scratch resistant glass, memory foam, safer more efficient planes, cars, and roads.... all of these and THOUSANDS of other things, can all be traced back to NASA and the work they've done for decades. Not to mention their current mission to send humans to Mars, and student climate of Earth, Venus and Mars to help people understand the effects of climate change. Wed, 8 Jul 2015 03:37:30 +0000 http://undertheradar.military.com/2015/07/sound-off-should-we-outsource-our-space-program/#IDComment983389778 http://defensetech.org/2014/09/03/lockheed-offers-navy-new-lcs-variant/#IDComment873670378 ...you still won't be able to see Russia from your kitchen window! Sun, 7 Sep 2014 02:54:27 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/09/03/lockheed-offers-navy-new-lcs-variant/#IDComment873670378 http://defensetech.org/2014/09/03/lockheed-offers-navy-new-lcs-variant/#IDComment873670165 He meant what he said, but he didn't mean real functioning ships. The navy will instead have eight MODEL sized ships in their hands by the end of next year. But in reality, it'll be in about 4 years, triple the price, and only half the size it was originally suppose to be, with many patch jobs needed to finish and fix what they delivered at a premium price! Sun, 7 Sep 2014 02:53:39 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/09/03/lockheed-offers-navy-new-lcs-variant/#IDComment873670165 http://undertheradar.military.com/2014/08/kristen-stewart-goes-to-gitmo/#IDComment866294557 Most in Gitmo have been cleared of any and all crimes, just no country wants to take them back. Only a very small percentage are suspected of being linked to something, and even then they haven't been brought to a court to face trial due to sketchy evidence, and the evidence they do have was obtained under illegal methods that no court, military or civilian, will accept. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:12:04 +0000 http://undertheradar.military.com/2014/08/kristen-stewart-goes-to-gitmo/#IDComment866294557 http://defensetech.org/2014/08/01/u-s-rushes-funding-for-israels-iron-dome/#IDComment860757542 Having a sovereign country pay it's own bills like a sovereign state isn't hating. It doesn't matter if it's Israel, Iraq, or Canada. America and it's $17 TRILLION + debt just can't afford it. Sat, 2 Aug 2014 18:54:35 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/08/01/u-s-rushes-funding-for-israels-iron-dome/#IDComment860757542 http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/07/30/analyst-f-35c-to-cost-337-million-apiece-2/#IDComment860545006 Over-grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty -George Washington Waste of money. Over Budget, behind schedule, underperforming, and a platform without a mission or any use in the near, or far future that'll be worth the price. The only ones benefiting from this is the military industrial complex. #CancelTheF35 Sat, 2 Aug 2014 01:26:05 +0000 http://www.dodbuzz.com/2014/07/30/analyst-f-35c-to-cost-337-million-apiece-2/#IDComment860545006 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment854397388 You misread what I typed.. "The oppression for temporary safety has failed, and will continue to fail outside a genocide worse than that of WW2" "Continue to fail outside a genocide worse than that of WW2" I never said there was a genocide, only that if Israel wants to take the route of oppression to achieve security, the only way it'll work is through a massive genocide campaign that'll make WW2 look like a boy scout party. History has shown time and time again that is the only way oppression brings peace, without it public opinion shifts (as already has been happening for years) and the oppressor suffers politically, even sometimes leading the repressive regime to fall apart from the pressure. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:57:46 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment854397388 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852572808 The problem with the peace negotiations is there tends to always be one side that makes absurd demands of the other. One year its the Palestinians, the next it's the Israelis. Neither side seems to elect the party that wants peace at the sametime. The latest rounds ended prematurely once Israel pulled out of the talks after the Palestinians ended their years long political feud and united under a single government again, basically a prerequisite to a worthwhile peace agreement. (You can't agree to peace with only half of Palestine). Then there was Israel demanding to be recognized as a Jewish state, a requirement they haven't had any other country agree to in any of the other peace negotiations between their neighbors. Of course the Palestinians had some demands that weren't so reasonable either, but the majority of the blame on this latest fallout falls into Israel's lap this time. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 03:13:38 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852572808 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852173026 It's impossible to stop people whom they, and the world, see attempting to rid themselves of oppression by oppressing them more. Killing leaders only makes them a Martyr and draws more people to their viewpoint. Plus most would agree with Emiliano Zapata, "I rather die on my feet than live upon my knees" History shows us that aggression on either side has never, and will never lead to any positive outcomes. The only way this conflict will end is with the creation of a united Palestine (already there), and recognition of both Israeli and Palestinian sovereignty by both sides, with a shared Jerusalem. Tue, 8 Jul 2014 23:40:19 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852173026 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852170907 Just like the congressional majority, he has an agenda. An agenda hes ignoring the public's wishes on and willing to sacrifice his "career" for. Even if it's what's best for the country, all in order to obtain his goals and to appease those who want what he wants. And should he lose his job, they'll be sure to take very good care of him! Tue, 8 Jul 2014 23:31:26 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852170907 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852154088 Benjamin Franklin said it best, "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety" The Israeli people poll after poll no longer agree with oppressing the Palestinian people and overwhelming support a two state solution. The oppression for temporary safety has failed, and will continue to fail outside a genocide worse than that of WW2. The Israeli people no longer support their corrupt Benjamin Netanyahu but his popular party continues to keep him in power. The people need to force this change in order to seriously engage with the united Palestinians who are giving peace a chance and are willing to act to stop the aggression by 3rd parties. Israel needs to return to the negotiation table. History has proven further aggression by either side has never led to any positive outcome. "Israel will never get true security and safety through oppressing another people. A true peace can ultimately be built only on justice. We condemn the violence of suicide bombers, and we condemn the corruption of young minds taught hatred; but we also condemn the violence of military incursions in the occupied lands, and the inhumanity that won't let ambulances reach the injured." -Desmond TuTu Tue, 8 Jul 2014 22:16:57 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/07/08/israels-iron-dome-intercepts-rockets-from-gaza/#IDComment852154088 http://defensetech.org/2014/05/21/darpa-unveils-hack-proof-drone/#IDComment834927540 Countdown to some kid easily hacking this (like all the other "hackproof" things) for fun has begun. Sun, 25 May 2014 16:33:01 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/05/21/darpa-unveils-hack-proof-drone/#IDComment834927540 http://defensetech.org/2014/05/22/tablet-translator-enters-testing-next-year/#IDComment834608408 Curious to know if they tested Google Translate app, and why they didn't decide to use that. It works nearly flawlessly, and you can have an active, and natural, conversation in real time in over 80 languages from any android and/or iOS device without a data connection. You can even snap photos of written text with the camera and it'll translate it to the language of your choice, or if old fashioned, type it up. Sat, 24 May 2014 18:12:45 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/05/22/tablet-translator-enters-testing-next-year/#IDComment834608408 http://defensetech.org/2014/03/05/pentagon-cuts-research-budget-by-500-million/#IDComment801661834 Especially being most representatives minds are still stuck in the cold war era like Putin's. Thu, 6 Mar 2014 03:33:22 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/03/05/pentagon-cuts-research-budget-by-500-million/#IDComment801661834 http://defensetech.org/2014/03/04/russian-missile-test-was-planned-u-s-says/#IDComment801660690 "Russia can keep on destroying their economy on weapons they cannot use." Many are saying the same thing about America and it's military budget these days. ;) Thu, 6 Mar 2014 03:29:35 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2014/03/04/russian-missile-test-was-planned-u-s-says/#IDComment801660690 http://kitup.military.com/2013/12/senate-push-gun-law-curb-3-printing.html#IDComment762116340 Let's be real, the only reason this bill is being pushed through is because the gun manufactures are worried it'll threaten their business when people can make their own guns for a fraction of the cost in a few years, they've already successfully made automatic rifles with 3D printing (And no, they aren't "plastic"). It's the same reason why "normal" guns aren't ever going to be banned, the corporations want to keep their weapons priced high, and thus all the money they make to themselves! Thu, 5 Dec 2013 01:21:17 +0000 http://kitup.military.com/2013/12/senate-push-gun-law-curb-3-printing.html#IDComment762116340 http://defensetech.org/2013/09/18/air-force-faces-increasing-space-threats-shelton/#IDComment722950660 *sigh* Just to name a few quick ones... The mouse, communications satellites and weather monitoring (hurricanes, wildfires, volcanoes, etc), Healthcare workers being able to monitor multiple patients at once, cochlear implants, cataract detection techniques, lifesears, breast cancer screening, insulin pumps, water filters, attention getters, UV coatings, scratch resistant glass, memory foam, safer more efficient planes, cars, and roads.... all of these and THOUSANDS of other things, can all be traced back to NASA and the work they've done for decades. Fri, 20 Sep 2013 21:17:08 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2013/09/18/air-force-faces-increasing-space-threats-shelton/#IDComment722950660 http://defensetech.org/2013/09/18/air-force-faces-increasing-space-threats-shelton/#IDComment722108149 Yea.. shooting thousands of things into orbit probably wasn't the best idea we had as a species... and without a valid way to collect and recycle or safely destroy the junk, the problem is only going to get worst as India, Brazil, and other countries start/expand their own space programs. It would probably even be best for countries to join together, like the ESA (European Space Agency) to reduce cost and/or waste. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:00:36 +0000 http://defensetech.org/2013/09/18/air-force-faces-increasing-space-threats-shelton/#IDComment722108149