JerryBaumchen

Hi j, Try these guys: Parachute Systems Specialists: Free Flight Enterprises: Welcome to Free Flight Ent! Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Yes, IMO it is time to have another ceasefire & get the hostages released. Then, and a 'maybe' then, some progress can be made. Israel has shown that it can wipe Gaza off of the map. It is up to Hamas to decide how much they want left. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Good grief, they are everywhere. What will we do: “The world’s first 100% electric, driver optional, connected tractor.” Nicolas-Jay is first Oregon winery to deploy Monarch’s autonomous electric tractor - oregonlive.com The times, they are a'changing. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill & others, My premise is and still is that I have not heard even one Palestinian say that the attack of 7 Oct was wrong. That is what all of you have failed to counter. Where is your example? You all have done just about everything but address this issue. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, Re: "Any person under occupation has the right to fight," Are you saying that this is justification for the attack of 7 Oct? I continue to stand by my contention: They all are glad about it. Prove me wrong. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, I do not see how something published 20 months prior to the 7 Oct attack proves that some Palestinians do not support the attack by Hamas. I stand by my contention. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re: (and anti-Semitic) movement that is building in America. Sort of like this: New Jersey Muslims mobilize against longtime Congressman over Israel stance - POLITICO From the link: “But they have every right to protect themselves and defend themselves. Case closed.” Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, As I have said: I have not heard one Palestinian say that the 7 Oct attack should not have happened. Three months ago ... we had 12% support for Hamas in the West Bank, and today it is 44% They all are glad about it. Prove me wrong. Jerry Baumchen Hamas popularity surges among Palestinians in West Bank : NPR

Hi Joe, You [ or T ] are working too hard. Amazon.com : Prego Chunky Garden Combo Pasta Sauce, 23.75 Oz Jar : Grocery & Gourmet Food Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, He who lies with dogs get fleas. Trump will probably say that he never met him, don't know who he is. Jerry Baumchen

Hi 3331, I believe that he is one of only three to have jumped in every state in the US. Jerry Baumchen PS) I met him at a Para-Pioneers get-together in Tucson about 20 yrs ago.

Hi folks, It looks like the American people are outsmarting the GOP: The [ ACA ] appear set to break a record for the number of Americans enrolled Hey, if they can come up with a better program, I'm willing to listen. Obamacare health insurance signups hit record numbers in 2023 : Shots - Health News : NPR Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, If I had to pick one, it would be #5. I remember Ronald Reagan's 20 words to solve any problem. * Try it: It will not work, virtually anything is too complex. Only the uneducated think this is the answer. Jerry Baumchen * Reagan could not think much beyond those 20 words.

Hi Nigel, Isn't that a Murdoch owned organization? Nuff said, Jerry Baumchen

Hi jakee, Nebraska has a state legislature that is non-political party; it seems to work quite well. As for: due to human beings natural tendencies to clump together This is still true without party affiliation. It would be around the issues. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Sky, Depending upon how one loads the electrical system in their house, 100 amp can work just fine. When I bought my current house [ 1995 ], it was a 2-bedroom, 1200 sq ft house with a 100 amp panel. It is now a 3-bedroom, 2,000 sq ft house with a 150 amp panel. As a case in point: In my kitchen, I have two 20 amp circuits, one for each side of the kitchen. My microwave & small toaster oven sit where they are both on one of the two circuits. If I use them both at the same time, it will trip the breaker. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I am an advocate of: - Getting rid of all political parties; one runs on her/his name, reputation - Get rid of a candidate winning without a majority of the vote => Ranked Choice Voting - Using mail-in ballots everywhere Looks like some people do not agree with me: A coalition of national conservative election groups last month warned Wisconsin’s legislative leaders that RCV and Final Five are “intended to dramatically push our politics to the Left.” How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle I have yet to see where this is better: RCV is being paired with a new system for primaries known as Final Five/ Final Four — that advances multiple candidates Thoughts? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Since 2015, this is what I have been saying; in different wording. It was real in the 1930's and it is real now. Jerry Baumchen PS) ETA: half of all voters believe Trump would be a threat to democracy if he is reelected president More than half of voters think Trump will act like a dictator if elected: poll | The Hill

Hi Robert, Someone should get Rudy a xmas present: Jerry Baumchen PS) Or, BOGO & one for Trump.

Hi folks, So much for what most Americans want: keep abortion off the ballot Conservatives move to keep abortion off the 2024 ballot - POLITICO I would guess that they are afraid of the ballot box. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, All journey's begin with that first step. Then more follow: Pope Francis has granted his formal approval allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples but not for their marriages : NPR Blessing marriages will come one day. Jerry Baumchen

Hi heels, Do you truly believe that Trump is more up to the task mentally and physically? Be honest. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Anyone remember Jay Leno's monologues on stupid criminals? Jerry Baumchen PS) And, more stupid criminals: Armed robbers' car stolen during Colorado heist, police say (bbc.com)

Hi Robert, $100k - a mere pittance. From your link: Taylor Swift's tour is on pace to make a record-breaking $1 billion in sales Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like Rudy might have to sell some of his real estate: Giuliani ordered to pay $148M Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for spreading lies about Georgia election workers - POLITICO Think Trump will loan him few bucks? Jerry Baumchen