In the Trenches.

 

today's Tids Issue 5,905 

Profoundly we see: 

 

Do you know what’s really great? Getting together with wonderful friends to discuss saving the world order or why your favorite ball teams need a lot of help. And just knowing that great friends are always there. 

 

Around the US we mull taking away kid's phone privileges in schools. In Afghanistan this week the Taliban completely shut down the internet to “prevent immorality”. To woman it was part of an ongoing program to stop their dreams of higher education. Taliban rule there says woman only need to be educated through age 12.) The severing of optical cables was after the Taliban controlled Government banned all books written by women. But while women were a particular target, this government control is well beyond the sexes. Most there who have used the internet to earn a living are out of business The Taliban say it will provide an alternate method to access the Internet. That terrible swift sword is no longer made of steel. 

 

Sorry about that ramble, but small cabals controlling the destiny of millions tends to bother me quite a bit.  

 

I don’t think Hegseth would let me in his army or navy. Exercise... fagettaboutit. 

 

The fired lazy set designer left the theater without making a scene. 

 

The Question: 

What are the five highest Army and Navy ranking officers? 

 

The Headlines.  

--Shutdown Looms After No Deal Meeting at White House Yesterday; Markets Flat as Investors Face too many Unanswered Questions that Affect Global Economies.  

--New Jobs Report: Openings up, Hiring Down. 

--To a mainly Silent Audience of 800 highest Ranking Officers Hegseth Speaks of “Warrior Ethos” and Goals of Achieving highest Male Standards; In Call for Higher Fitness and Appearance Standards He says, “No More Beardos”; Trump Echos In Following Long Ramble. 

--In Deal with Trump, Pfizer to Cut Cost of Drugs for Medicaid.  

--Trump Gives Hamas Deadline on Peace Deal;  

--Nicole Kidman and Kieth Urban in Splitsville Afetr Twenty Happy Years. 

--Budget Travel Options in Accommodations and Air Travel Struggling as Broader Segments of Population Closes Wallets; Luxury Brands Roaring.  

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Americans have a lot more on their minds than whether or not Comey is Prosecuted. 

 

The window for agreement before a shutdown closes at 12:01 Wednesday Mornings. Agreement is precious in this current era of Obstinate Politics which probably began around the time of the first shut down ordered by Bill Clinton Novembre 5 1995, I used the phrase “Obstinate Politics” because one reason Clinton won was because right leaning commentator's characterized George Bush 1 Moderation as sinful in this emerging world of unforgiving right versus left. G Bush II went for agreement early in his tenure but got ambushed several times. BTW, I happened to just be leaving a nice Hotel in the Grand Canyon when they closed the enter gates behind me. I didn't feel the shutdown at all. 

 

I always thought Kieth and Nicole seemed like a nice respectful twosome. 

 

Citi just forecast that AI funding will go to $2.8 Trillion next year! I sure hope it works. 

 

It seems to me that a modern military needs a lot of people who are adept at technology. 

 

Trump said yesterday he is raising the Tariff on films made overseas to 100%. Frankly I have enjoyed many a good foreign film subtitles and all.,. So, that could be a real bummer. 

 

I’m a little nervous now. The Beloved Red Sox travel to the Boronx tonight to take on the dreaded Ya, Ya, Ya... well, you know who I mean. My guys have nee successful lately down there and we have a great pitcher in Crochett going for us. That's why am worried – too many things look too good.  

 

Hey, NYC now has two great choices for Mayor – a sullied ex Dem Governor Cuomo and a self=proclaimed Communist Mamdani. The Famed Guardian Angels founder and Talk Show host Curtis Sliwa is the Repub contestant. But the focus will be on the outrageous towsom. Do you get the impression that the times of great people running for office is over. What reasonable person wants to face the caustic social networks that can destroy a lifelong reputation with misinformation in minutes.  

 

I will not lose sleep over the drama revolving around Tilly Norwood. The mere fact that this AI created non-human is even being vehemently discussed is unnerving.  

 

For a back pain in Egypt, go see a Cairopractor. 

 

The Answer: 

The Highest ranking Army officers are General (4 Stars), Lieutenant General, Major General, Briadier General, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain, First Lieutenant. In war time the highest ranking Officer is General of the Army. For the Navy the highest possible rank is Fleet Admiral which is also awarded during wartime. Now it is Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, (Two Levels), Captain, Commander, Lt, Commander, Lt. Lt Jg. I got tired of mis spelling Lieutenant. 

 

Do you think overweight officers will now be taking early retirement? 

 

You’d think by now with all of the evidence that has been acquired over the past many centuries that war would be a thing of the past. 

 

The battle goes on. See you all tomorrow.