JD and Abbie: Captured Before the Rapture

[ginger90]

3 minutes ago, Albanyguy said:

That could actually be a way for them to be helpful, but I doubt if it would be appealing to them. On any of their previous “missions”, did they ever get their hands dirty with actual work?

And it just so happened they didn’t film it, doubtful.

[Ohiopirate02]

2 minutes ago, Albanyguy said:

That could actually be a way for them to be helpful, but I doubt if it would be appealing to them. On any of their previous “missions”, did they ever get their hands dirty with actual work?

Actually yes, but only in the US.  They have helped after some tornadoes in a nearby state because they brought their equipment.  They cleared fallen trees and other debris off of roads.  

[Albanyguy]

Just now, Ohiopirate02 said:

Actually yes, but only in the US.  They have helped after some tornadoes in a nearby state because they brought their equipment.  They cleared fallen trees and other debris off of roads.  

Okay, I’ll give them credit for that.

[Jeeves]

10 minutes ago, Dehumidifier said:

It doesn't actually say they are going to Ukraine. Dispatched to support could mean to the airport to load planes or the docks to load ships.

Yes it could. I don't see them going anywhere they can't tote their guns and badges. Although I suppose they could have piggybacked onto an effort headed by a larger organization and they're just being coy about that part of it.

Anyway, if they leave the USA, under the current CDC order, they will be required to be tested for COVID, with a negative result, no sooner than the day before they fly back. Since I bet all of them have had it, they could test positive and then have to get medical certificates before they can get on a plane headed to the US. As I read the order, it's not limited to commercial airline passengers, but anybody on any plane coming to the USA. 

[auntieminem]

Curious.  They do have Drs as part of their organization, maybe they are going to help refugees. I am sure they can use medical help and some help with building temporary camps.  I hope whatever they end up doing is an actual help and will wish them well (unless/until they show themselves to be a hinderance).  The denomination I use to belong to has an organization that send people all over the world to help in crisis situations, real help not preaching. I know other churches have similar, wonder if Medic Corps is also affiliated with whatever the heck their denomination is?  

[quarks]

29 minutes ago, Dehumidifier said:

It doesn't actually say they are going to Ukraine. Dispatched to support could mean to the airport to load planes or the docks to load ships.

Then why not just say that? There's plenty of people doing similar stuff (fundraising, collecting/packing packages, and so on) and squawking about that/taking pictures on Twitter and getting kudos for it. 

I agree that they are probably not going to Ukraine. But based on the wording and the lack of pictures showing them packing up boxes of supplies and loading them into trucks - I'd say the chances are pretty good that they're heading to one of the neighboring countries to "help" refugees, where they can take fundraising pictures. 

Because if they were really interested in helping, they would stay in their area of "expertise" - natural disasters. Australia's dealing with floods; Iowa's dealing with tornados; Guatemala has an erupting volcano; and so on. But with the arguable exception of Iowa, none of that is making the U.S. news, and they want to follow the main headlines.

Grr. Grr. Grr. 

[Rootbeer]

43 minutes ago, auntieminem said:

Curious.  They do have Drs as part of their organization, maybe they are going to help refugees. I am sure they can use medical help and some help with building temporary camps.  I hope whatever they end up doing is an actual help and will wish them well (unless/until they show themselves to be a hinderance).  The denomination I use to belong to has an organization that send people all over the world to help in crisis situations, real help not preaching. I know other churches have similar, wonder if Medic Corps is also affiliated with whatever the heck their denomination is?  

Even if they have doctors, they need to be doctors trained in the specifics of caring for a refugee population.  Ukraine is a developed nation, people there get good health care, they lived in clean and sanitary conditions in their own homes and had access to healthy food.  This is not a group of people who are going to have immediate health needs except perhaps to replace lost prescriptions or eyeglasses or to treat everyday things.  The need for doctors for these refugees is not the same as in other parts of the world where most of the refugees have been living at poverty level prior to evacuation and are malnourished and have medical conditions that haven't been diagnosed, let alone treated.

From what we see on TV, the Ukrainians who are leaving look healthy and well fed and they and their children are appropriately dressed for the cold weather with warm coats, hats, boots and mittens.  They are going to need basic healthcare, but, even in Ukraine, most hospitals are open and operating so it isn't like anyone hasn't had access for a significant period of time.

As far as wearing their badges and carrying guns in Europe, our pals at Medicorps better take a look at the laws concerning those things.  I don't think Poland or the Ukraine are going to be very tolerant if those guys bring out their pistols which may well be illegal there.

I do not think they are going to the Ukraine to fight.  These fundie guys are all chickensh*t and wouldn't dream of joining the US military for any reason.  They're happy to wave a flag and talk about what great Muricans they are, but that's the extent. No way they're going to help Ukrainians fight.  From what I've seen, most Ukrainian grandmas could kick their sorry a**es.

If they are using their planes to pick up donations in the US and bring them to a central collection point, that would be worthwhile.  However, in these situations, many people donate stuff they don't want and that cannot be used and it is better to send money so that people on the ground in Poland familiar with the real needs of the refugees can get things that can be used. So, non-monetary donations should be limited anyway.

Edited March 8, 2022 by Rootbeer

[GeeGolly]

I'm thinking there's all kinds of protocols to who can load planes and ships, even during a crisis. Is that even a thing?

And as @Rootbeer said, these a healthy folks from a developed country seeking safety and shelter in other developed countries.

Also the US and other countries are being very purposeful as to what they can/will and can't/won't do. No one wants this to turn into WW3. No one is going to want MediPlay around with the chance they will do something dangerously stupid.

[Rootbeer]

21 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

I'm thinking there's all kinds of protocols to who can load planes and ships, even during a crisis. Is that even a thing?

And as @Rootbeer said, these a healthy folks from a developed country seeking safety and shelter in other developed countries.

Also the US and other countries are being very purposeful as to what they can/will and can't/won't do. No one wants this to turn into WW3. No one is going to want MediPlay around with the chance they will do something dangerously stupid.

The Polish, God love them, have already said that they can personally handle up to 2 million refugees within their borders.  They are kicking all kinds of a** over there.  If you look at the history of those countries, you can see that people there are strong and resilient and will do whatever is needed to survive.

If you've ever traveled in that part of the world, WWII is not ancient history to them, they pass along the stories of survival amidst horrific conditions from generation to generation.  They also remember very well what it is like to live under Russia's thumb.

Why, yes, I am Polish, why do you ask?

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Also the US and other countries are being very purposeful as to what they can/will and can't/won't do.

Yes, we've seen Medicorps make a bad situation worse.  Remember when they commandeered all the towmotors and supplies after a hurricane and every other agency in that area had to go through them to get supplies?  And they hung out in air conditioned quarters and had Chik fil A flown in for them while everyone else did the work?

The US is walking a fine line here, WWIII is not impossible.  I hear they are going to give planes to Poland who will then send MIGS to the Ukrainian forces who know how to fly them and don't know how to fly US fighter jets.

Edited March 8, 2022 by Rootbeer

[Jeeves]

Let us not forget that these guys are NOT Medicorp.

Nor are they International Medical Corps - a legit medical nonprofit established in 1984. 

They are MediCCorps. They were established in 2013. They do have doctors involved. They dispense aid along with a big dose of Jesus talk. They claim to have a long term project going in the Philippines, but the link for the details goes nowhere. 

They've set up a nicer facade than I expected, apparently didn't buy used and save the difference when they were setting up their website. 

[Rootbeer]

3 minutes ago, Jeeves said:

Let us not forget that these guys are NOT Medicorp.

Nor are they International Medical Corps - a legit medical nonprofit established in 1984. 

They are MediCCorps. They were established in 2013. They do have doctors involved. They dispense aid along with a big dose of Jesus talk. They claim to have a long term project going in the Philippines, but the link for the details goes nowhere. 

They've set up a nicer facade than I expected, apparently didn't buy used and save the difference when they were setting up their website. 

The website is nice and they do have a couple of ER docs on the staff.  However, this current crop of refugees are not likely to be needing emergency care, They are not evacuating the injured or sick at this point, and, if that does happen, it appears that Poland has adequate facilities to provide care in their own hospitals.  Once again, this crisis involves healthy people leaving one developed country and going to another developed country which has the infrastructure to provide for their needs.

[Cinnabon]

9 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

I know charities are asking for money, but are they asking for volunteers?  Unless they can cook soup, I can't see that they will be much help. No place for SCUBA, and I doubt they will be parachuting anywhere.  I would be very surprised if they were actually going to Ukraine.  Maybe to direct traffic in another country??  I just don't see them being very helpful, and I have no idea who would ask them to come.  Exactly who has "dispatched" them?  Or do they see this as a photo op to get donations?  I just don't see how 5 or 6 guys, if that many, can be useful.  I also don't see them being invested enough to "fight to the death".  I just really hope they stay out of the way and don't make more work for anyone.

Ukraine actually did ask for foreign volunteers. To fight. Something these idiots aren’t capable of, IMO.

And what exactly do they mean by “dispatched?” Did someone request them?

Edited March 8, 2022 by Cinnabon

[Rootbeer]

3 minutes ago, Cinnabon said:

Ukraine actually did ask for foreign volunteers. To fight. Something these idiots aren’t capable of, IMO.

Can you imagine these bozos in a war zone?  I am sure they are not going within spitting distance of the border, let alone actually entering the fray.

[BitterApple]

I just read that some of the fighting has been hand-to-hand combat. Imagine pretty boy Lawson and tubby wubby Nathan in the middle of that. They'd crap their pants as soon as they hit the border. 

It seems like the citizens of Poland, Hungary, Romania and Moldova are going above and beyond to meet the needs of the refugees. I honestly don't see what Medic Corps can do that isn't already being done?

Also, random positive note because I'm an animal lover, but those countries have also waived health certificate requirements so people can bring their pets. Yay!

[Rootbeer]

1 minute ago, BitterApple said:

 

It seems like the citizens of Poland, Hungary, Romania and Moldova are going above and beyond to meet the needs of the refugees. I honestly don't see what Medic Corps can do that isn't already being done?

 

Pose for pictures with the refugees and post them on the 'gram?  Maybe Lawson can give hair care tips?  Or they can teach the refugees how to take better selfies to send to friends and family?

[Cinnabon]

Are we even sure they support Ukraine over Russia? 😐

[Rabbittron]

5 minutes ago, Rootbeer said:

Pose for pictures with the refugees and post them on the 'gram?  Maybe Lawson can give hair care tips?  Or they can teach the refugees how to take better selfies to send to friends and family?

Or find the nearest Chick-fil-A. 

[Ohiopirate02]

12 minutes ago, Rootbeer said:

Can you imagine these bozos in a war zone?  I am sure they are not going within spitting distance of the border, let alone actually entering the fray.

Ukrainian grannies are just fine tossing jars of pickled tomatoes and knocking down Russian drones.  They don't need any of these bozos to give them pointers.  

[GeeGolly]

29 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

Ukrainian grannies are just fine tossing jars of pickled tomatoes and knocking down Russian drones.  They don't need any of these bozos to give them pointers.  

She also finished the job by going out and stomping the drone into the ground.

[GeeGolly]

51 minutes ago, Cinnabon said:

Ukraine actually did ask for foreign volunteers. To fight. Something these idiots aren’t capable of, IMO.

And what exactly do they mean by “dispatched?” Did someone request them?

They're likely in a "war room" (aka bedroom) somewhere strategizing. 🤣

[crazycatlady58]

39 minutes ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

Ukrainian grannies are just fine tossing jars of pickled tomatoes and knocking down Russian drones.  They don't need any of these bozos to give them pointers.  

Or learning to use an AF 47 to defend her country. 

[CalicoKitty]

I liked the interview with the guy that owns a brewery.  He is now producing Molotov cocktails instead.  They showed stacks of boxes filled with them.  These folks are tough and very inventive.  As @Rootbeer  said,  WWII is not forgotten.  I wonder what the Medic guys actually know about WWII and what happened to millions of people.  Do the Wisdom Books cover world history?

[Ohiopirate02]

1 minute ago, CalicoKitty said:

I liked the interview with the guy that owns a brewery.  He is now producing Molotov cocktails instead.  They showed stacks of boxes filled with them.  These folks are tough and very inventive.  As @Rootbeer  said,  WWII is not forgotten.  I wonder what the Medic guys actually know about WWII and what happened to millions of people.  Do the Wisdom Books cover world history?

They would know the general gist of WWII--America and her allies fought off the evil Nazis in Europe and battled Japan in the Pacific.  They would have a sanitized understanding about the Holocaust--nothing on Pink Triangles or the eradication of the Roma population, etc.  

What they would have no knowledge of (and most Americans are ignorant of this) is the Holodomor.  

[laurakaye]

8 hours ago, ginger90 said:

The caption on the post:

 

5 hours ago, quarks said:

I agree that they are probably not going to Ukraine. But based on the wording and the lack of pictures showing them packing up boxes of supplies and loading them into trucks - I'd say the chances are pretty good that they're heading to one of the neighboring countries to "help" refugees, where they can take fundraising pictures.  

Whatever nonsense they're getting up to, the wording sounds more like they're trying to pre-emptively pat themselves on the back for "dispatching" than any other information the caption provides.  It smacks of Team MediCcCcCorps wanting to insert themselves into a relevant crisis than actually wanting to go provide any kind of help.

And I will pass on the continued updates because from what we've seen, "updates" translates to Instagram pics of them posing for each other's cameras with their serious faces, clean clothes and perfect hair, pretending to lift a box or whatever.

[CouchTater]

1 hour ago, Ohiopirate02 said:

They would know the general gist of WWII--America and her allies fought off the evil Nazis in Europe and battled Japan in the Pacific.  They would have a sanitized understanding about the Holocaust--nothing on Pink Triangles or the eradication of the Roma population, etc.  

What they would have no knowledge of (and most Americans are ignorant of this) is the Holodomor.  

I consider myself to be well-read and intelligent (but not a student of history) and I only learned of the Holodomor since this current invasion of Ukraine.  The evil that exists in the world blows my mind.

I hope JD and his crew stay far away from this situation, for everyone's sake, including their own.

[iwantcookies]

I thought the reason for all the new posts was that it was announced by the couple that they are expecting a baby. 

[ginger90]

Comments on the post, probably to be deleted, are at least not filled with be safe, praying for you……although of course there are some of those too.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0x_8gsvIW/comments/

 

So far Jason and James have shared this in their stories on Instagram.

Edited March 9, 2022 by ginger90

[BitterApple]

54 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

Comments on the post, probably to be deleted, are at least not filled with be safe, praying for you……although of course there are some of those too.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0x_8gsvIW/comments/

 

So far Jason and James have shared this in their stories on Instagram.

Okay, which one of you posted this? Come clean. 😂😂😂👍💪💪👍👍👍

Edited March 9, 2022 by BitterApple

[Rabbittron]

If they go there in real life they are only there to play dress up.

[Zella]

I kind of wonder if these chucklefucks are going to hit a wall of not-tolerating-their-bullshit they have never experienced on their other missions that has them promptly being dispatched back home. 

[emmawoodhouse]

Maybe they'll get into Ukraine (not likely with the covid restrictions, bear with me). It will be Easter, and these morons won't understand why the Ukrainians aren't celebrating. I'm sure being Orthodox falls on the Wrong Jesus side of their ledgers.

[Zella]

There's no way they're lasting until Easter. They gotta get home in time for Sinner Twin's wedding!

[emmawoodhouse]

They'll take that weekend off. 😁

[Tigregirl]

I went to their IG earlier tonight and liked a bunch of posts that questioned why they were going, or that they’re lying about it, they’re not wanted there, it’s a war zone not a natural disaster, etc.  Tried to get on again a few minutes ago, and apparently I’m blocked as I don’t have access to their page. Somebody commented that they sent a screenshot of their announcement to the State Dept.   Others were giving them crap about being dispatched and by whom.  Bunch of grifting fools.

[emmawoodhouse]

8 minutes ago, Tigregirl said:

I went to their IG earlier tonight and liked a bunch of posts that questioned why they were going, or that they’re lying about it, they’re not wanted there, it’s a war zone not a natural disaster, etc.  Tried to get on again a few minutes ago, and apparently I’m blocked as I don’t have access to their page. Somebody commented that they sent a screenshot of their announcement to the State Dept.   Others were giving them crap about being dispatched and by whom.  Bunch of grifting fools.

Was this the Mediccorps page? I want to see the trolling! 😂

[galaxygirl76]

1 hour ago, Zella said:

There's no way they're lasting until Easter. They gotta get home in time for Sinner Twin's wedding!

Also no Chick-fil-Hates in the area, baby boys need their fast food!

 

They will learn in a hurry that going into an active war zone area where there's a lot of uncertainty is very different than going to help be in the way during the aftermath of a natural disaster. also this is eastern Europe, where no one is going to be impressed by their badges and guns.

[emmawoodhouse]

Okay, I went to the Mediccorps IG page. It looks like someone went through and took out snarker comments, but they haven't been back to check the page for a bit since some snark got through. 

I'm sure the comments will be deleted by morning. I wonder who runs that page anyway?

[Tigregirl]

13 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said:

Was this the Mediccorps page? I want to see the trolling! 😂

Yes, the Mediccorps page.  I really wanted to read more snarky comments!

[ginger90]

There are still some “snarky” comments there.

Some may recall this picture. He posted “well I hate to break it to ya buddy but they are already there”, under a comment saying they are never getting near Ukraine.

[laurakaye]

You have to scroll past the first few "praying for you!" posts to get to the good stuff.

The fact that they play dress-up and pretend during a crisis to make themselves look good for social media enrages me on behalf of all of the people that are going to actually help...you know, the people we never see or hear from because they are far too busy to stop for selfies, Google the nearest Chik-Fil-A or get their friend to put on his "concerned face" and hover over an injured person for the sake of a photo op.

JD, Lawson, etc. - just stay home and research ways to help from where you are - that is, if you have time to do that, what with your very busy jobs vacations and all.

Edited March 9, 2022 by laurakaye

[crazy8s]

these excellent comments are still there

"How are you getting there? You CANNOT get into the Ukraine, the air space is closed! What are y’all gonna do, take your overbearing fathers with you and have them try to micromanage the Russian army into submission?"

"You were dispatched? By whom? The travel restrictions are strict right now, going to Ukraine between the war and pandemic. Are you all cleared by the US Government to fly into a war zone? This is big!"

"Are you sure you’ve been dispatched to Ukraine? I don’t think any passenger flights are running? And are all of you Covid vaccinated for international travel? Your message isn’t clear."

[laurakaye]

But they've not only been dispatched, they've been DISPATCHED.  If you capitalize something, it makes it real!

The way it's worded just irks me so bad, like it's a breaking news bulletin that everyone on IG has been waiting for, which points to a bunch of derps puffing up their chests and strapping on their ammunition in front of a mirror in the comfort of their warm and safe homes.

They'd have been much better off stating that MedicCCorCorps is actively gathering money and supplies to send to Ukraine and if they wanted to post a picture of them loading random boxes into a truck it would still irk because they all suck, but not quite as much as pretending that Ukraine is anxiously awaiting this useless group of jerks to descend into their country to pose and play because no way are they going to get anywhere near any actual danger.

TL;DR - sometimes these posers need to just sit down and shut up.

[MargeGunderson]

43 minutes ago, laurakaye said:

TL;DR - sometimes these posers need to just sit down and shut up.

Oh, I think they need to do it more than sometimes 😉

[ginger90]

The “snarky” comments have been deleted, along with the one I posted about them already being there.

[Cinnabon]

7 hours ago, ginger90 said:

There are still some “snarky” comments there.

Some may recall this picture. He posted “well I hate to break it to ya buddy but they are already there”, under a comment saying they are never getting near Ukraine.

An immature, snippy response but no simple statement explaining what they’re doing to “help.” What professionals!

Edited March 9, 2022 by Cinnabon

[emmawoodhouse]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

The “snarky” comments have been deleted, along with the one I posted about them already being there.

There's a new comment about not being able to airlift in Chick fil A. 😂

I wonder how long it will survive? 

[GeeGolly]

One of the "officers" of MediPlay, Nathan Bates, lists commercial pilot on his IG. Does that mean he would qualify to fly for an airline?

(not for this latest "mission", just a random question)

Edited March 9, 2022 by GeeGolly

[ginger90]

4 minutes ago, GeeGolly said:

One of the "officers" of MediPlay, Nathan Bates, lists commercial pilot on his IG. Does that mean he would qualify to fly for an airline?

Quick search:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/landing.redbirdflight.com/posts/commercial-pilot-requirements%3fhs_amp=true

[crazy8s]

he certainly couldn't fly a jet or anything. but small planes transporting people or goods, i think as long as the plane he would fly fits in with the commercial pilot rating he has then yes. there are many different ratings for licenses covering various levels of instrument training etc.

[emmawoodhouse]

Did Lawson ever get his pilot's license? I recall him working on it at the beginning of Covid, but nothing has been said since then (or I missed it).