What do you wanna bet that on the day he’s scheduled to testify he shows up in the parking lot in front of Capitol Building Supply & Hardware by mistake?
14 Likes
I fear you misspelled “useless shitegob, Clarence Thomas”. 
14 Likes
Fraking autocorrect!
13 Likes
that might indicate they have signal jammers in the area
oh! and apparently manufacturers use geo lock outs too. kind of like how you can’t photocopy money
ex. from 2015:
Once the drones are updated in the next few days, they will not be able to take off from or fly into the nation’s capital or a 15 mile radius around it, according to a news release from the company. GPS technology in the drones will be able to identify the no-fly zone, warn the operator and then stop at the no-fly zone’s border.
11 Likes
I never got into drones, but I live almost exactly 15 miles west of the potomac, which implies that I couldn’t even launch it my own neighborhood.
1 Like
FYI:
- The area with the tighest restrictions is within 7 miles of DCA. Drones are permitted in this area only if the flight has a governmental purpose and a governmental sponsor. Not impossible, but pretty limited!
- Next most restrictive is the area between 7 and 15 miles of DCA. Generally flights in this area CAN happen by a licensed commercial drone pilot. There is an extensive application process to the TSA and the FAA required. F(n)Gravity has applied for flights in this area for local businesses, colleges, and individuals. We’ve formalized our process to obtain approval including the creation of the flight charts required by the TSA. Thus far, we’ve received approval each time we’ve asked. Please contact us if you have a drone need in this area. In all likelihood, we can do this flight for you.
- The least restrictive area is a flight restriction zone that is outside the 15-mile ring around DCA. Flight in this area is limited by the rules surrounding the airports in the area and really fits into the authorization discussion above. For example, Dulles Airport (IAD) is within the least restrictive area. Essentially, the TSA is not involved, but the FAA has limitations for where drone flying is possible and it becomes more restrictive as you get closer to the airport.
DJI GeoFence:
11 Likes
14 Likes
10 Likes
surprisedface.gif
(ok ok I know these two articles come from Politico, which is an imperfect source, but the idea behind it–a database–is a good idea, it’s just incredibly hard to factcheck unless a whistleblower does some kind of data dump of the WH visitor logs and even then, yes, it’ll be hard to factcheck):
I do have issues with the omissions (my added emphasis) though:
We did not include Trump’s meetings with White House aides or meetings held by Vice President Mike Pence or other administration officials. Trump family members are also not included. Our logs are limited by access to full guest lists as well as our incomplete knowledge about whom Trump speaks with daily. The race of individuals was determined according to definitions used by the U.S. Census Bureau, except in the case of Hispanics, who were treated as a separate racial group for the purposes of this database. Interactions labeled “White House” took place on the White House campus in Washington. Entries labeled “Mar-a-Lago” took place at Trump’s social club in Palm Beach, Fla., or its nearby golf course. Those labeled “By Phone” were conducted via telephone.
This is not good but it’s dated 02/03/2021 so maybe this has changed…
See also Dan Alexander’s White House Inc.: How Donald Trump Turned The Presidency Into A Business:
ETA:
Bought and sold
And bought again
–Leonard Cohen
Some music for those who are experiencing winter on several levels:
8 Likes
I won’t eat octopus because they are intelligent and sweet. Squid are dicks, and delicious with a quick fry and some marinara.
19 Likes
21 Likes
From the comment thread:
17 Likes
11 Likes
21 Likes
There should be a Yale Law wing in supermax.
19 Likes
“ Giuliani and his allies coordinated the nuts-and-bolts of the process on a state-by-state level, the sources told CNN. One source said there were multiple planning calls between Trump campaign officials and GOP state operatives, and that Giuliani participated in at least one call. The source also said the Trump campaign lined up supporters to fill elector slots, secured meeting rooms in statehouses for the fake electors to meet on December 14, 2020, and circulated drafts of fake certificates that were ultimately sent to the National Archives.
Trump and some of his top advisers publicly encouraged the “alternate electors” scheme in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Nevada and New Mexico. But behind the scenes, Giuliani and Trump campaign officials actively choreographed the process, the sources said.”
From America’s Mayor to America’s Inmate is no way to go through life son.
Maybe you can get into the landscaping retraining program?
19 Likes
Michigan’s AG intends to pursue criminal charges against those responsible for the slate of fake electors. Rudy should’ve thought this through just a little more before before heading down the primrose path to prison.
19 Likes
18 Likes
17 Likes
From the WaPo’s coverage of same:
Former chief White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon quizzed Giuliani that same day on his podcast, referring to the effort as “something Rudy and the team have worked on.” Bannon asked: “Why are you sending electors? … Why is the Trump campaign sending its own slate of electors to these state capitals?”
Giuliani said that based on his team’s legal research and “advice we‘ve gotten from a number of professors”
13 Likes
