Dull_Juice

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[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 23 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

The fact that 40 of these missiles have been deployed is very concerning and could indicate Israeli intentions to carry out a wider scale Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD/DEAD) operation. This is a capability that Israel has already demonstrated against Iran, that Iran failed to stop last time round.

Appreciate the lengthy write up. I do wonder what the solution to massed SEAD would look like for Iran. Do they just turn their radar off and try and time it so the SEAD missile looses its lock? I really have no idea what other countermeasures there would be.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 19 points 4 weeks ago

Lokomotiv celebrates home wins with a locomotive's steam whistle!

Love this so much. I know the NHL teams all have unique goal sirens and stuff, this is way cooler

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 45 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Watched it earlier today, and loved every second of it. Especially after learning he beat his former teammate, who was a defector.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 8 points 2 months ago

That's pretty wild, definitely a very random combination.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 33 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Reminds me of how apparently Flavor Flav sponsored the US Women's Water Polo team because he heard they we had minimal funding and were working multiple jobs plus trying to keep up with their training or something like that.

Its kinda sad to think about, but also I guess very American. Hoping some benevolent rich person blesses you and your sport with money so you can hopefully keep doing that sport to win a medal.

Edit: Yeah it was the water polo team, also realized I'm being serious on a meme post... ABC News Link

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Thanks for digging that up, that's worse than I could have ever imagined it being judged... I don't blame you I don't want to look more into that either.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 22 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Well that's upsetting to hear. It's completely abhorrent and I already can't believe that guy is allowed to compete. I can't comprehend how 4 years was it for his jail time. Deserves much worse than just the boo's he got in the first match.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Was going to say I remembered Paraguay being better semi recently but honestly haven't been tracking the different South American national teams very closely.

They might make it to the 2026 World Cup just because the CONMEBOL qualifiers now allow for like 7 teams to qualify, out of 10. But with teams like Ecuador and Venezuela on the rise, they have fewer chances.

Venezuela's rise has been interesting to me, I know quite a few of their players have come through or still are in MLS. I'm guessing the sport has grown in popularity in Venezuela enough and the domestic league quality must be decent enough to give their players a shot in foreign leagues.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Does Paraguay have a solid roster? I know they had a hard time in Copa America. Either way, hope Japan keeps their foot on the gas and can keep the Israeli's loosing.

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 63 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Idk if it was live but just watched Cuba beat USA in Men's Beach Volleyball. The Cuban's were pumped and really trying to get the crowd into it all match despite the rain.

Looks like it happened in pool play: Olympics Site Match Results

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 17 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I don't think most Americans are going to even register it's subs for Australia though. Maybe that's also the point, get Americans excited about building an extra sub or two as a treat for Australia. (Well really to your point Australia still wouldn't actually get new subs)

[–] Dull_Juice@hexbear.net 28 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I don't watch a lot of NASCAR but seeing AKUS is blowing money being the lead sponsor on a car is wild. I guess since Australia isn't actually getting the submarines for a long time (or is it not at all?) they're free to do this.

Link to an image of the #6 and #17

Buildsubmarines is some site talking up AKUS

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