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Next time you come across a story like that and feel like sharing, don't.4 points
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[quote name='Seabeejason' timestamp='1352514264' post='842858']I wish that old bitch would do us all a favor and jump off a bridge into an Alligator infested river. They won't take my guns without a fight. I really hope millions of my fellow Americans share the same sentiment. If the government ever resorts to actually disarming the citizens I have no desire to live in a world like that. I would rather go out on a blaze of glory as a patriot.[/quote] That's incredibly cruel to the alligators4 points
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[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352567795' post='843125']Ok, I am going to do a bigger analysis of this, later. Several things, Mitt even stated these issues. Lets start with "voting blocks." This term is used to describe certain voters with similar aspects, such as race, creed, sex, income, or age. Several of these blocks, the Young vote, the African American vote, the Hispanic vote, and Women voters are the crucial ones which voted for Obama, and against Romney. The GOP's stance on several points harmed the party with these voting blocks. Young vote: Gay marriage, stance on marijauna, Religious Right. War mongering. In the eyes of the younger generation, they see sexual issues very differently than those 35+. In my experience, coming "out of the closet," or even professing the want to get a sex change, would have led to major conflicts, and rage, when I was young. Not so with them. They actively support those who come out with these sexual issues. They act as if it is no big deal. The blocking of marriage rights for gays, and their right to fight for this nation, harmed the GOP here. Marijauna and other "recreational" drugs have a different view in this generation, than with the older ones. We had been told these things are extremely bad, and dangerous, and, particularly the case with marijuana, recreational drugs were "gateway" drugs to worse things. Yet, the younger generation has grown up with these recreational drugs done by their parents, and friends. They do not see the point on being hard against these drugs, and favor making them legal. This is something the present GOP opposes. Religous Right: Most young are not as "up tight" or stress over religous differences. They are more tolerant (and in many cases, IMHO, for the betterment of Christianity) than the older generations, and they do not see the need to push for things like prayer in schools. They see the Religious Right as a negative. And the GOP? Yes, they cater to the Religious Right. War mongering: Correct perception or not, GOP candidates are seen as war hawks by the younger population. The younger population sees little benefit coming from wars, as they have seen the ample coverage of the Iraq and Afghan conflicts. They look at these conflicts as absurd at best, but basically huge waste of lives. And they remember, it was a GOP President pushing for these wars. The African American vote (IMHO, a misnomer, should be American of African desent, as the culture is not African.) This vote, in the hugest form of irony, has been lost by the GOP, the party of Abe Lincoln. How did this happen? The Dems figured out, during the 1960's, the freedom movement would benefit them in the future. The GOP did not respond to the movement as well. And now, in the eyes of this community, the GOP are for the Whites only. A good piece of work by the Dems to go from the anti-rights party to the defender of the African Americans. True, this is not the biggest of the voting blocks, but 12-14% helps in tight elections. Hispanic vote: Hispanics, by most aspects, Deeply religious, supportive of the sanctity of marriage, etc., smacks of a voting block primed for the GOP. But, the GOP has stumbled by always looking like the Anti- Hispanic immigration party. This, plus the viewpoint the GOP, thru the blocking of the Dream Act, and supporting the aspects of "papers please" laws, alienated the Hispanic vote. Again, the GOP reinforced the viewpoint they are the "Whites Only" party. Mitt pointed this out on several occasions, claiming if the GOP loses the Hispanic voting block, they have lost the future elections. Considering the size of, and the speed of which this size is growing, the Hispanic voting block will be crucial in future elections. Women voters: This block is still growing in impact as more women see elections impacting their health, well being, and their family's health and well being. For a politcal party claiming to be for less government intervention, it is surprising how much more governing the GOP wants over women's vaginas. Here, the pandering to the Religous Right has pushed women voters towards the Dems. In addition, the lack of support for the Lilly Ledbetter Act, and equal pay for equal work, damaged the GOP further. This reinforced the view the GOP is for not only Whites, but only White males. Attempting to remove the Planned Parenthood funding also damaged the GOP here. 98%+ of the Planned Parenthood funds have ZERO to do with abortions. Of the less than 2% dealing with the topic, the majority, 75%+, goes to counciling, which typically [i]prevents[/i] the abortion. The 98% goes towards women's health, such as cancer screenings, medical treatments, and other health programs to the benefit of women. And ZERO of the federal funding goes to anything abortion related. In the eyes of many female voters, this action, plus additional laws cutting health care for women, is dangerous. Going after Planned Parenthood is a bad politcal move for the GOP. Arguably, going after Big Bird, and NPT, fits here, as it is a family issue, and parents rely on these educational services for their children, an anti-family stance which may have hurt the GOP with women. If you look at the perceptions of the GOP, from the views of these voter blocks, it is no wonder Mitt lost. Add the fact Mitt alienated the likes of Ron Paul supporters (who are a block of active voters, too) in his own party, and yes, Mitt lost.[/quote] Anyone who believes anything other than what this man said has their head buried in the sand. Times are changing, like it or not. Only if they'd change enough to give 3rd part candidates a fighting chance. Or better yet, do away with party affiliation altogether.2 points
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[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1352602913' post='843517'] I can't say I disagree with him. With one exception of using the term conservative to describe the Republican Party. I haven't seen very many conservatives in that party for a while. There are still a few, but the number is dwindling. [/quote]Yeah..."conservatism" is not interchangeable with "Republican" nor do I think conservatism is the problem, in fact, I believe the lack of conservatives in the party, at least in positions of power, is the problem.2 points
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First trip to the grocery store since all of the holiday goodies came out. My freezer is now well on it's way to being fully stocked with eggnog and holiday flavored cream. That is all.2 points
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I felt nothing on Winston Rd in west knox, the warden felt it here in Corryton. I am just happy the earth moved for her.2 points
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[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1352595281' post='843396'] Taking up arms against other Americans is something you should never think about. When you die, you are just dead. If it was a good cause you are a martyr. If it was a bad cause you are a terrorist. Has someone suggested coming to your home and taking your guns? [/quote] It has been stated by several people in power. That want to do it. It is just a matter of HOW they do it. I am not talking about taking up arms against Americans. I am talking about taking up arms against tyrants. Tyrants are not Americans. I don't care what they call themselves or what piece of paper they have that states their nationality. If they attempt to take away the rights granted to every American citizen under the Constitution they are the enemy. Plain and simple. I do not think that defending our Constitution is a "bad cause". It's very nobel, patriotic, and it's the obligation of every American citizen.2 points
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Hmmm... armed individuals trespassing on my property? If LEOs aren't willing to respond to that and handle it they should be ready to clean up the mess of lead poisoning victims.2 points
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[quote name='Glenn' timestamp='1352584402' post='843290'] So let me see f I understand all of this. If Republicans become just like Democrats, we can get some of the Dem's voters, while the conservatives move to third parties. Exactly how is this a winning strategy ? It seems to me that conservatives need to teach the voters why smaller Government less spending, less taxes and controlling the borders are the best things for more people. [/quote] It wasn't about that, at least not in terms of running folks off. It was rape, abortion, homos, and jesus. Smaller government never made it on some of the women's radar. They were too busy covering their crotches and running for the hills.2 points
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Help. I need my Obama hand out to rebuild. Where is Fema. [img]http://blog.themillionairenurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/earthquake-chair-pic.jpg[/img]2 points
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Just more rectal-cranial disorder that got the commie reelected. They'll find out just how wrong they were. At this point in my life, if the government is so damn set on turning me into a criminal, I guess there's nothing else I can do. They WON'T disarm me.2 points
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[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352570515' post='843153'] Gentlemen, You seem to be forgetting something. What was the source of the information? Who found the affair? The FBI figured it out, from what I gather. The FBI and the CIA have always tried to limit each other. Looks like the FBI won this round. It is not a cover up. Seen any video interaction between the reporter, and the General? His demeanor changed, he was very favorable to her, and it showed. I wish they would not boot him for this, though his actions did create a major security breach. I like the fellow. I think he has served this nation exceptionally well. I hate to see this happen. [/quote] One prob with your assertion: FBI may have known about this for a year or two. Petraeus first met Broadwell in 2009. I think it's quite reasonable to think BHO had this dirt available for some time. It's the LBJ way, "I don't trust a man unless I've got his pecker in my pocket." - OS2 points
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Haslam is a gutless liberal in conservative clothes. He'll do everything he can to see Obamacare in TN. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 22 points
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Biden as POTUS would never be dull. He deserves all the put downs he gets but he is an interesting and free speaker. He'd have a lot of entertainment value.2 points
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[quote name='Drewsett' timestamp='1351984806' post='838520'] ...so it meets that [i][b]criterion[/b][/i]. [/quote] O/T, but the correct usage of "criterion" vs. its plural, "criteria", is so rare that you, sir, get the slow clap ovation from after the speech in Hoosiers. /Pedantry off, as you were.2 points
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We have to come to a sad realization; America is a "fast food, MTV" society. The Republican party still wants to believe and hold fast to the idea that the same generation that has downloaded and stolen music for 20+ years has integrity and brains to care about issues. The Dems have figured out and accepted the stupidity that our populace is sinking into, and knows how to play it to their advantage. We still think Cronkite and Huntley & Brinkley set a standard for news that remains. Now, it's entertainment news; Colbert, et al. Unless we become more facetious, we will continue to do poorly.2 points
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That old blister proposes an AWB every time the wind blows. I hope she gets hit by a bus.2 points
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[b] Senator Dianne Feinstein Moves To Ban ALL Assault Rifles, High Capacity Magazines, and Pistol Grips[/b] November 7th, 2012 [url="http://www.shtfplan.com"]Mac Slavo:[/url] The agenda no longer needs to be hidden from public view. With President Obama winning another term and democrats taking control of the Senate, the move to fundamentally change America from within has begun – with a vengeance. We’re all aware of the restrictive gun laws in the State of California which require low capacity magazines for handguns, fixed magazines for “assault†rifles, and a whole lot of running around just to be granted the right to carry a concealed firearm. Now, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who has championed gun control in her state for decades and co-wrote the original assault weapons ban enacted by the federal government in the 1990′s, wishes to bring even more stringent federal mandates to the land of the free. What is being proposed by Feinstein is the most significant attack on the second amendment in history. [b]It would essentially ban thousands of firearms and require gun owners to turn them over to the Federal government.[/b] [indent=1] I don’t have the minutes of the meeting (yet), but sources tell me [b]California Senator and longtime gun-hater Dianne Feinstein’s legal staff held meetings on Friday with FTB/ATF legal staff to discuss a new “Assault Weapons Banâ€[/b] Madame Feinstein would be looking to push through Congress if President Obama wins reelection. This same “pretty good intelligence†says the items that would lead to a ban[b] would ban pistol grips and “high-capacity†magazines, eliminate any grandfathering and ban sales of “weapons in possessionâ€.[/b] I don’t know about you, but if these things come to pass and I’m “in possession†I’m certainly not selling. In fact, the lack of interest in the idea surprised the California liberal’s legal staffers. Apparently, they believe no logical person could possible disagree with them. … I began receiving the first reports of increases in gun buying by people concerned about tomorrow’s election. Dealers in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Indiana all tell me there hasn’t been a huge number of buyers expressing those concerns, but the numbers were noticeable. Among that group -and the majority of “regular†purchasers- the core driving most of the purchasing seem to be in their mid-to-late 30s. Again, home and personal defense are the most frequently cited reasons for buying. [i]Source: [url="http://www.shootingwire.com/"]Shooting Wire[/url][/i][/indent] At a Congressional budget meeting in September of this year, Feinstein alluded to her desire to reintroduce federal assault weapons ban regulations similar to those she helped cosponsor and pass in 1994 during the Presidency of Bill Clinton: [indent=1] [i]“Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to say, once again, in legislation, weapons of war do not belong on our streets…â€[/i] [url="http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/09/05/34168/senator-feinstein-says-shell-reintroduce-gun-legis/"]September 5, 2012[/url][/indent] It it any wonder that shares of stocks like Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC) and Ruger (NYSE:RGR) [url="http://www.infowars.com/gun-stocks-surge-after-obama-re-election/"]surged this morning[/url]in response to President Obama winning a second term? While the majority of stocks across the world are in the midst of a sell-off and [url="http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/fed-report-100-chance-of-recession_11072012"]economic conditions indicate the country is in a recession[/url], America’s gun owners aren’t waiting to see what happens next. Senator Feinstein is serious, and despite this most recent report appearing only as a rumor, her comments earlier this year and her actions two decades ago, should leave no question as to where this is headed. They are coming for our guns; plain and simple. This article is brought to you courtesy of [url="http://www.shtfplan.com/"]Mac Slavo[/url]. Read more at [url="http://marketdailynews.com/2012/11/07/senator-dianne-feinstein-moves-to-ban-all-assault-rifles-high-capacity-magazines-and-pistol-grips/#3WR1eXMH8KDPkjMe.99"]http://marketdailyne...eXMH8KDPkjMe.99[/url]1 point
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[quote name='wewoapsiak' timestamp='1352604252' post='843533'] FWIW I've went through a little over 1k with my 10/22 and buckmark and had less than 10 duds. I've never noticed an underpowered load, but then again I don't know if I would know it when I did. Might be time to get some CCI Blazer just in case my stash of M-22 is bad though. [/quote] I've shot at least 5k rounds of the Blazer in the last 12 months alone out of 4 rifles and 4 handguns ; not a single dud that I remember, and no underpowered load that I've noticed. When I say underpowered, I mean you can hear and feel it. Bang bang bang ptooo. Golden Bullets have often been 2-3 ptoos to every 10 bangs. Many are reporting the "new improved" Golden Bullets are indeed much improved, but they've burned me too many times to throw any more money at them. Plus I really like 40 grain bullets better. Main thing is though, even though I'm not chasing competition type precision, I do like shooting the exact same load all the time for consistent reasonable accuracy. - OS1 point
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[quote name='Raoul' timestamp='1352578787' post='843244'] Long story short, We have the family farm up for sale. It's posted and the entrance is chained shut. Some upstanding folks are apparently driving through the old fence to hunt. I plan on showing up in the morning and making their lives interesting. Besides the obvious, what do you deer hunters recommend? [/quote] Since your property is up for sale, why not just give the guy permission to hunt? Dave S1 point
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Is it theft if you take something that was left on your property? If not then I say sell the tree stand that was "abandoned" on your property. Then sell it on Craigslist and make some Christmas money. Dolomite1 point
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I'd suggest you call the local TWRA officer and ask if they can join you in the morning so you can confront them together. DO NOT sneak in behind them and dump sugar in their gas tank, that is illegal.1 point
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[quote name='mikegideon' timestamp='1352585307' post='843299'] If you're gonna quote my logic, try reading my post.[b] The NRA vetted him. [/b]If the NRA were to meet with Obama and endorse him, I would probably believe them. FAT chance of that happening. [/quote] The NRA vetts almost anyone with an R behind their name. The truth is that Romney took his pro gun stance in a feeble attempt to garner some votes. He is simply an opportunist, and that my friend is why he isn't President Elect.1 point
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[quote name='xRUSTYx' timestamp='1352582753' post='843275'] Dooley is still coaching !?!?! Sent at lightning speed from my unholstered iPhone5 [/quote] He's on the sideline, but I wouldn't call what he's been doing "coaching".1 point
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Buddy, unfortunately you're fighting a tough battle. As a land manager I can say there is no surefire way to stop trespassing besides direct confrontation, and thy can get sketchy. Often trespassers have a sense of ownership regardless of who actually owns the land. An if they don't they have a blatant disregard for the law. Either way, be careful & assertive, but I'd recommend being respectful. These things can escalate to an unnecessary level quickly.1 point
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Strick, it doesn't matter WHEN Romney started his pro gun stance. It only matters that he's pro gun now. You hold folks to their current contract, not to one they had with somebody else. If the NRA hadn't vetted him, there would be some room to ponder. At least Obama is starting to prove himself as anti-gun. We may even get a chance to see him top Romney's all time evil. Obama is dealing with a much tougher crowd.1 point
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Here Alex Jones is discussing his cookie conspiracy. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhUFxaauNTE[/media] Seriousness, For me personally, I have never denied what O is and what he want's to do. But when you compare the two men on paper, Romney has done more to harm us than O ever has. One has voted for and sponsored a couple of anti-gun laws. The other signed into law the single largest and most sweeping pieces of anti-gun legislations in history. Both men have spewed the [u]same [/u]comments about their thoughts on guns and their hatred for the NRA. Romney didn't start his "pro-gun" stance until after he lost the nom in 2008.1 point
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[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/TourGlide/Web%20Stuff/rollfloor.gif[/img] I can’t click on an Alex Jones video; the guy is a lunatic. There certainly is not anything in that video that could support any logical discussion on anything.1 point
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[quote name='gregintenn' timestamp='1352571848' post='843174'] Someone tell me why the U.S. House, which writes the budget, couldn't simply submit a budget that doesn't fund ObamaCare? He won't sign it, the Senate probably won't pass it, but I feel the House should pass it and stick to it. [/quote]There are many reasons, not the least of which is that, collectively, the current House of Representatives, which is the only part of Congress that could refuse to fund it, doesn't have the balls to do anything like that. Even if they did, there is NO law that is going to stop Obama from doing what he wants to do.1 point
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I sure felt it in Knoxville. Wondered what it was, thought something blew up. Started running around the house checking the structure and interrogating the wife on her activities.1 point
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[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352569736' post='843149'] Racism? Yes. It did play a part. (Racism is prefering your race over other races. African Americans, Hispanics, Whites, Asians, etc. all exhibit racist views, but this is a separate topic.) Several did vote for Obama, due to his skin color. Racism also worked the other way, as seen by acts of people voting for Mitt, with slogans like "Put the "white" back into the White House," and other, less civilized, slogans tossed about. In addition, Trump, and other GOP talking heads, and even Mitt, catered to the Birthers, a percieved racist group proclaiming Obama was born in Kenya, even though the evidence shows otherwise (and since he was born 2 years before Kenya existed... um. Yeah.) This perception negatively impacted the GOP, too, as having these slogans on the back of t-shirts, on signs, banners, etc., at several GOP politcal rallies, pushed the perception the GOP was for "whites only." @Currently: I missed the speech. Do you have a link? I would like to hear what he said. [/quote] And BTW, I'm not sure that I blame them. Just calling it for what it is. Fact is, the Republicans probably would have won if they hadn't alienated women. Fiscal conservatism isn't going anywhere. Legislating "morality" will fade away when they lose enough elections.1 point
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[quote name='6.8 AR' timestamp='1352561574' post='843070']The way the GOP is talking, they're adopting a strategy to get immigration reform to get the hispanic vote.[/quote] Somebody, I don't remember who, noted, that most [i][b]legal[/b][/i] Hispanic voters, you know, the ones who actually followed the rules to get here and/or have been here for generations, tend to be conservative in their politics and that, for example, in states with large legal Hispanic populations, Republicans do well...meaning that it's the criminals (otherwise known as illegal aliens) who can't legally vote but do anyway, that are the primary voting block for Democrats. The conclusion is then, that the Republican party wants to go after the votes of illegals who can't legally vote in the first place. I'm I the only one whose head it about to explode?1 point
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Those thoughts are totally normal. They will continue to persist until you break down and buy one. They don't stop there though, they just change from "buy one, buy one" to " buy one more, buy one more". Of course by this time you are hopelessly addicted and Betty Ford couldn't get you to stop. The good news is as rifles go they're easy enough on the budget that you may still live a long life with some semblance of quality to it.1 point
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I agree Samuel Adams was a great founding father, and risked everything (long before 1776) to fight for God given rights, and liberty from tyrannical rule. Sure things are completely different today... or are they? Confiscation of property... not happening here? Kelo vs City of New London? civil forfeiture laws? Sackett vs EPA? No the government is taking out property the same way the British did, by hiding behind the 'law'. Confiscation of firearms? not happening now? Katrina Gun Grab? ATF 'relaxing' due process standard for confiscations? No the government is trying to disarm us, and if Obama appoints 3 new justices in the next 4 years the Heller ruling is likely to be overturned. You are right they are quartering troops in our homes... but as for the government and our wives and children? TSA groping anybody? But, we can go one further... our President has murdered US citizens via executive order without the 'terrorist' even being charged with a crime, let alone found guilty.... His administration claims to be able to use the same legal theory on citizens within the US... Congress passed the NDAA last year authorizing indefinate detentions of US citizens by the military with no rights to an attorney or access to our court systems. The Boston Tea Party was over a 10% tax on tea, we pay that here in TN for every good we purchase. Between local, state, and federal taxes... I'm paying 50+% of my income to the government, and I'm not rich, just a middle income American with a wife and a child. I'm not suggesting anybody take up arms, but we all need to understand that we're way past the point our founding fathers were. [quote name='leroy' timestamp='1352506018' post='842777'] Jay. I understand the point and it is well taken. Some things to consider: Samuel Adams staked this life, liberty, and personal fortune to help found this country. He and his associates succeeded in whupping the the superpower of his day; creating the country that everybody admires, wants to come to, and be a part of for over 200 years. All that happened between 1776 and 1784. Samuel Adams and folks like him handed us the greatest country that had ever existed. For that i am, indeed, thankful. I can accept the argument that Sam would not recognize nor approve of what is goin on (....and, in fact, has gone on in this country since 1861....) since this country's founding. Havin said all that, im not sure that you can compare then with now. Then, the British were running rough shod over the populace, taking their arms, confiscating their property, quartering troops in their houses, and tellin them they better like it or else. No one is doin that today. I will grant that government in some places is encroaching on personal liberty and picking the pockets of the producers in this country. What happened in British colonial times is a far cry from what is goin on in this country today. No one is comming to your door to kick your door down, take your stuff, or ravish your wife while wearing the uniform of the united states. No one has come to take your brothers and sisters away and impress them into military service (...in the last few years, anyway....). No one is comming to disarm you. I will grant that they would like to; but i doubt they will. To me, at least, you simply cant compare what happened then with what is happening now. It aint the same thing. We have had thoroughout the history of this country crooks, oppressors, and pickpockets in high political office. I predict that that situation will continue. It always has. It is, sadly, the nature of things. As i see things, its our job to try to fix this problem thru the vote. This country has morphed into an empire that has the tendency to go around the globe and meddle in affairs it should never be involved in; and has been doin so ever since WW1. We have, in fact, become what Sam Adams and the founding fathers abhored. We are now citizens of the american empire. We are reaping the harvest of imposing our national will on others. Our country as it has been constituted and governed over the last hundred or so years looks nothin like i believe it was envisioned by the founding fathers. It may well be that we implode due to our own differences and selfishness. In the mean time, i think we should try to fix what we can. That fix has got to start by determining what is and is not the responsibility of government toward its citizens, its business, its national neighbors, and the individual states making up the union. What is right. What is wrong. The list goes on and on. The fact is that there is no 'taking of quotes" out of context, because the context aint the same. We should, indeed, have serrious discussions as to how to fix these great problems. That is what we are doin here. leroy [/quote]1 point
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The populace may be stupid but they still vote. As far as the relationship between the media and the general displeasure with Bush its really a moot point, it is what it is and that's all that it is. The reasoning is immaterial and I'm not trying to get into wether Bush was a good president or not but simply stating that he has made people a bit weary of the GOP which in turn is going to hinder the likelyhood of having a Republican president.1 point
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[quote name='mikegideon' timestamp='1352521221' post='842921'] I'll agree with you there. The G36 needs to be fixed. Here's mine... [IMG]http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac195/mikegideon1/IMG_0793a.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] There is a guy on Glocktalk that made a flush fit magazine for his G36. I had been planning on doing one if I ever bought my own G36 instead of borrowing my friends for long periods of time.1 point
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[quote name='sL1k' timestamp='1352525944' post='842961']I've never shot a mosin but that makes me want one.[/quote] Much like Obamaphones, everyone should have a Mosin. If you don't have one, sell the crappiest gun in your safe and use that to get a Mosin.1 point
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I think if someone is convicted of a felony and are going to permanently lose all of their rights and drastically decrease their ability to get a good job by 100%+ for the rest of their lives we should just have a spare room in the back of the court house where you put a slug through their head the instance they are convicted. While I dont think all felons should just be running around with guns I do think you should be able to regain your rights after say 7-10 years of sentencing after a review from the courts(Non Violent felons). Hell there is no telling how many people on this forum that have committed some type of crime throughout there life that had they been caught would have ended up with a felony conviction or loss of gun rights at a minimum,only difference between them and the criminal is the criminal got caught imo.1 point
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Steeda has been suspect for years. Are you a member of SVTP? When I need parts for my Cobra, I search their board for recommendations and haven't been let down yet.1 point
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I don’t know why anyone that served with such an honorable military career as he had would want a job running the CIA. There is nothing to indicate what he is saying is not the truth. The elections over; Obama doesn’t have to answer to anyone anymore. If he wanted to fire him; he would just do it. Looks to me like the guy had an affair and stepped down because of it.1 point
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[quote name='C.lunn' timestamp='1352491635' post='842614'] That's not bc of obamacare. That store hasn't had a profitable year in awhile. [/quote] Exactly. Best Buy closed their Hickory Harlem location a while back. And the mall? That's what happens when you close the projects in downtown Nashville, then force all the ghetto trash into the suburbs.1 point
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There are pro 2A democrats and anti 2A republicans. BUT, the Democratic party is anti 2A. As a party, it's their goal to destroy it. It's the Republican party's goal to preserve it. It shouldn't be a surprise that folks on a gun board would bash the hell out of the one group that's trying to destroy something that's very important to all of us. The more they set out to attack us, the more of a right winger I become. I just don't see how anybody with a serious passion for firearms could defend the Democratic party. Gun owners are the ones that were attacked and put on the defense. If somebody steals from me, they're not allowed in my house. I have a LOT of liberal friends. They're not out to take away my guns, and I'm not out to take away whatever they like. With that said, as long as the Democratic party is coming after me, they are my enemy. Please forgive me for my intolerance. BTW... Romney lost for a number of reasons. The party chased off women and hispanics. And, maybe the most important element... BHO may be a crappy president, but his marketing/campaign folks are the best. Their strategy was pretty flawless, again.1 point
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[quote name='OhShoot' timestamp='1352482808' post='842545'] Romney lost because the demographics and opinion on issues of those demographics are changing. BHO got big majority vote of women, blacks, Hispanics, and gays. The only major demographic Mitt won was white men, but only 48% of all white voters. Hispanics will be at least one third of US population by 2050. The majority are Christian (mostly Catholic to boot), family oriented, and hard workers. That sounds like a Republican base -- so when the GOP can't win that demographic, the party needs to do some real soul searching as to what it is really all about. - OS [/quote] You left out blacks. If you leave out the part of the black community that simply doesn't care about anything, the majority of blacks are very conservative in their thinking. As was said on Rush's show yesterday the problem with the republican party is that most blacks view it as a party of racist. On any given day, that segment of the community can come on here and at least one idiot will verify that opinion. It's a matter of being guilty by association. It's not right, but it occurs. It's the same way that some here can't bring their mind to believe that there are honest, hard working, patriotic blacks. As someone said earlier, it's about perception.1 point
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[quote name='RobertNashville' timestamp='1352448521' post='842332'] And I buy my guns and ammo from businesses that exist to support the firearms community and which are generally, albeit not always, owned and staffed by firearm enthusiasts like myself because I care a more that those business continue to exist a lot more than I care if WalMart exists. [/quote] And how much more are you willing to spend to support those businesses? 20%, 33% or even a 50% mark up? And this is during normal times, not the "scary" times. I have meet more unscrupulous dealers than I have met unscrupulous Walmart employees or managers. When we had our scare 4 years, ago and with another probably coming, Walmart was about the only place I could find ammo that wasn't being gouged. The guns they sell are the same quality as any other dealer gets. They order their guns through a distributor and there is no such thing as Walmart specific guns (another lie by dealers). The distributor fills their order just like your favorite storefront. I watched dealers with storefronts come in and buy every bit of .22 ammo at Walmart for $15 a brick. And as the customers were getting upset the dealers would tell the customers to come to XXXXXXX gunshop to buy this ammo for $30 a brick. I seen it several times by the same dealer. That is why Walmart started their six box maximum purchase, to protect the customers from the dealers who were gouging us. What other company would do that? We all forget all too soon how some of these dealers feed us fear monger stories to convince we need to buy ammo at 3x the cost. These are the same dealers who mark guns way up then try to fear customers into buying them. I remember and they are the ones who will never see a red dime of mine. I am all for capitalism but I say if they want to mark things up beyond what the market will bear don't gripe and complain about how no one wants to buy from you. And don't try to feed me the BS line that you only make a dollar on every single sale. I support my local dealers as well but I will not pay a premium to be able to say I have. If they have something for sale for what I feel is fair I will buy it. And what may be fair to me may not be to someone else. What is fair is a personal choice but as I said I will not pay a premium to say I have. I bet this infuriates those honest dealers trying to making a living and do right by their cusomers. We have great ones on here as sponsors and they have great prices. We also have great dealers that have store fronts just not all of them. Bill's Outpost in the Knoxville area is a great place to deal with. Gunny's in Maryville, not so much anymore. Predator Custom shop is another honest dealer. There are going to be good ones and bad ones but I rarely forget those who burned me once. Dolomite1 point
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Atlas Shrugs. This all is very close to a classic Shopkeepers General Strike.1 point
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she can move all she wants to. Banning guns is not a way for the asshats in congress to get re-upped. I think they like their cushy lifestyle more than they fear guns. And i am so sick of this gloom and doom #### spewed by people here I about can't stand it any longer. How do some of you get through the day? Just go kill yourself already.1 point
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If you are going to go with a shotgun for home defense, Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 in 20ga would be my recommendation. Both are available in a HD setup in the $400+/- range, less if you can find one used.1 point
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