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Pacifist Patriot

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69. That was the first of two outcomes explained.

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:56 AM

14 hrs ago

He didn't say that outcome was the only possible outcome.

I'm not sure why you are arguing against him. My family and friends are riddled with pilots. Nothing he said is inaccurate.

I know someone personally who elected out of a fighter jet in a training exercise that went pear shaped. Dislocated shoulder and several broken leg bones. It is only common sense that the human body is going to be subjected to some degree of trauma at those speeds.

To expect otherwise is incredibly naive.

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From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet Yesterday #4

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I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #27

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Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill Yesterday #41

I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #51

That was the first of two outcomes explained. Pacifist Patriot 14 hrs ago #69

Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 Yesterday #43

Define safety. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #18

There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #22

Define safely. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #23

And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #25

Thank you for this info! nt City Lights Yesterday #7

While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven Yesterday #9

And some Iranians have had non-combatant loved ones killed, .... 70sEraVet 14 hrs ago #68

I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank Yesterday #10

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Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern Yesterday #13

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The pilots are war criminals at this point Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #20

That's nonsense ornotna Yesterday #29

Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #31

When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider Yesterday #38

that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #39

Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider Yesterday #40

yep Eddie Haskell 60 Yesterday #42

Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight Yesterday #54

Horseshit. 11 Bravo Yesterday #57

I know truth is uncomfortable Eddie Haskell 60 11 hrs ago #74

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That's all you or any of us need to know. calimary 17 hrs ago #65

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Sheesh... I hope you're right. calimary 22 hrs ago #64

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That ejection True Dough Yesterday #36

There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill Yesterday #37

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I would urge those fujiyamasan Yesterday #45

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I thought maybe he's neurodivergent for a second. I checked below for the disclaimer chowder66 12 hrs ago #73

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Mostly correct RoseTrellis Yesterday #46

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Don't forget, experience being waterboarded. LudwigPastorius 23 hrs ago #62

Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut Yesterday #48

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