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Politics Do Not Pass/Pass With Care. Today's truckers are far more educated and cognizant of the issues regarding politics due to the sharp increase in talk radio, and various trucking news media sources. Talk politics. Do truckers like politicians?

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USA Commissions two new Carriers

Two New Navy Ships

USS REAGAN
Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into
perspective...................ENORMOUS.



BEAUTIFUL!

When the Bridge pipes "Man the Rail" there is a lot of rail to man on this
monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres.? Her displacement is about
100,000 tons with full complement.

Capability

Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate
for more than 20 years without refueling.

1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years.

2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft.

3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per
hour in less than 400 feet.

Size

1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline.

2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall.

3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres.

4. Four bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds.

5. Two rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons.

6. Four high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet.

Capacity

1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel.

2. Carries enough food and supp lies to operate for 90 days.

3. 18,150 meals served daily.

4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water
daily, enough for 2000 homes.

5. Nearly 30, 000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400
telephones.

6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets.


7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation.

8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations
(Sailor's salaries included).


US? Navy welcomes the USS Bill Clinton
Sunday July 2nd, 2006 Vancouver, BC. Headed for Seattle, WA., the US Navy
welcomed the latest member of its fleet today.

The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port
of Vancouver, BC.



The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to
President Bill Clinton "for his foresight in military budget cuts" and his
conduct while president.

The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is
completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots.

It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tomcat or one (unarmed)
F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched or captured on
the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence.

As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board.

The 20 person crew is completely diversified, including members of all
races, creeds, sex, and sexual orientation.

This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained
to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at
all costs.

An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of
apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number
of apologies are limitless and though some may sound hollow and
disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere.

The ship's purpose is not defined so much as a unit of national defense, but
instead in times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in
Canada.

The ship may be positioned near the Democratic National Party Headquarters
for photo-ops with presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton
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Let's not forget the USS Ted Kennedy

USS Ted Kennedy:
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LOL! Too funny! I dont know which one was funnier USS Clinton or USS Kennedy.

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LOL! Too funny! I dont know which one was funnier USS Clinton or USS Kennedy.
I would say the uss ted kennedy lol
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