The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 2)

[ThelmaLou]

@DesertDog

@Monty

But let’s not forget the important thing here. The football game went on.

Well, it is Texas, after all. I’m scratching my head over why an Air Force dude was demonstrating rappelling. Army infantry or Marine recon would make more sense.

@Alessan

Rappelling is a huge part of their repertoire.

Discussion here. If you’re interested.

An airman dies in rappelling accident at Texas college football game

Rappelling and fast-roping have been taught for decades. I took lessons in rappelling at a summer Outward Bound back packing course in college. It’s a very useful skill in back packing and climbing. I enjoyed basic rock climbing for several years. I was always with a small group of climbers. Isn’t basic rappelling taught in boot camp? The military’s elite troops fast-rope. I wonder what could have gone wrong? Equipment failure? Patterson was an instructor. This was a demonstration for the p…