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US-Iran Talks Fail

US-Iran Talks Fail

| April 11, 2026 | 30 Comments

Iran Elects to Receive Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations The vice president said Iran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon during talks in Islamabad By Michael Sinkewicz Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal […]

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Never-ending repairs… ended

Never-ending repairs… ended

| April 11, 2026 | 29 Comments

We have mentioned in multiple earlier columns how major refits on Navy ships have been running years behind schedule. While COVID no doubt played a role, it seems that simple lack of shipyards and capacity are more to blame. (I suspect changing specs plays a role too, knowing how government works. “What, we are replacing […]

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Daily FGS

Daily FGS

| April 11, 2026 | 11 Comments

Genesis Arms Gen-12 SBM Virginia State Police boss says troopers won’t go door-to-door collecting guns: ‘Very un-American’ Hundreds rallied at the Virginia Capitol Saturday against a bill that would ban assault weapons sales, now awaiting Gov. Spanberger’s signature. RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Jeffrey Katz wants Virginia gun owners to know police […]

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Weekend Open Thread

Weekend Open Thread

| April 10, 2026 | 61 Comments

A Democrat house candidate in Georgia did not hold back on her opinions about Trump supporters and Internet access. Despite arguing that everybody should have their votes and voices heard, Suzanna Karatassos advocated restrictions for one group. Karatassos felt that those who voted for President Donald Trump three times should be unable to post on […]

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Minneapolis considering legalizing sex venues

Minneapolis considering legalizing sex venues

| April 10, 2026 | 37 Comments

Four proposed Minneapolis ordinances aim to legalize venues that allow sexual activity as well as adult bathhouses. If approved, procedures for licensing, zoning, and health regulations would be in place for those desiring to have establishments that cater to these activities. These ordinances would also add new definitions that would facilitate establishments where consensual sex […]

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Valor Friday

Valor Friday

| April 10, 2026 | 4 Comments

Guy Bordelon is a unique man. He was a naval aviator, and a fighter ace, but it took him a roundabout way to get there. Along the way he claimed more than one “only” title. Bordelon, hailing from Louisiana, first took pre-law classes at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, before attending Louisiana State College. In 1942, with […]

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Engine test creates big $$$ hole

Engine test creates big $$$ hole

| April 10, 2026 | 7 Comments

Seems the exhaust from a KC-46A jet runs about 1170 degrees Fahrenheit, Fairbanks (AK) International airport can attest to this. Last summer a KC-46A reported problems after refueling, and landed at the Fairbanks airport after the crew reported “unusual engine vibrations” during flight. The vibrations were severe enough that the jet could not fly, and […]

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Daily FGS

Daily FGS

| April 10, 2026 | 4 Comments

Rock Island Armory VR80 Breaking: FBI arrests ex-SOCOM employee over leak to media 48 hours after Trump said justice was coming for leakers – Developing Story by Randy DeSoto FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest Wednesday of a former employee of the United States Special Operations Command, known as SOCOM, for leaking classified material […]

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