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Translation: Money talks. We thought the gay lobby had more money but apparently not. We now favor whomever will give us the most money. Thanks for your continued support.

Yep, the older I get , the more I seem to bitch. I promised my wife that I will try to stop complaining and be more positive . I will do this but before I stop the bitching , let me make one more complaint :  The Walmart Ammo Scalpers . I went back to the hunting and fishing section of Walmart looking at their selection of the Leatherman's and Pocket Multi-tools. While there it seemed like a cattle gate holding back some giant angry bulls . A whole lot of idiots hoarding the ammo that had just came it. I dont blame the guys for buying ammo when you see it . But here's the part that bothers me . When I did leave , I sat in my car a minute arranging some paperwork. Then I saw the  same group of guys come out of the store that bought the ammo . They all  met over at one guys truck who then took all the  ammo and then looked like he was paying them for it . I am pretty sure this guy paid them a small fee for buying it and then he will probably jack up the price and sell it 3-4 times more than what he paid for it at Walmart . I know this is all legal but man ...... Ok I feel better now .

The U.S. government has just passed a new law called: "The Affordable Horse Act" declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a horse, by April 2014. These "affordable" horses will cost an average of $24,000-$155,000 each. This does not include taxes, trailering, training, feed and farrier fees, boarding, show and transportation fees, veterinarian bills or the occasional hospitalization. This law has been passed, because until now, typically only wealthy and financially responsible people have been able to purchase horses. This new laws ensures that every American can now have an "affordable" horse of their own, because everyone is "entitled" to a horse. If you purchase your horse before the end of the year, you will receive 4 "free" saddle pads; not including monthly usage fees. In order to make sure everyone purchases an affordable horse, the costs of owning a horse will increase on average of 250-400% per year. This way, wealthy people will pay more for something that other people don't want or can't afford to maintain. But to be fair, people who can’t afford to maintain their horse will be regularly fined and children (under the age of 26) can ride their parents horse to show on until they turn 27; then must purchase their own horse. • If you already have a horse, you can keep yours (just kidding - no you can’t). • If you don't want or don't need a horse, you are required to buy one anyhow. • If you refuse to buy a horse or can’t afford one, you will be regularly fined $800 until you purchase one or face imprisonment. Failure to ride your horse will also result in fines. People living in the inner-city; low-desert, or who live in cities or areas with no access to stables or show-rings are not exempt. Age, fear of falling, no equestrian experience, neither horsemanship skills, nor inability to ride are acceptable excuses for not using your horse. A government review board (that doesn't know the difference between the withers, fetlock or tail of a horse) will decide everything, including: when, where, how often and for what purposes you can use your horse … along with how many people can ride your horse and determine if one is too old or healthy enough to be able to ride their horse. They will also decide if your horse has out lived its usefulness or if you must purchase specific accessories, (like a $5,000.00 saddle) or a newer and more expensive green Warmblood from Europe. Those that can afford Fancy Hunters will be required to do so...it’s only fair. The government will also decide the name for each horse. Failure to comply with these rules will result in fines and possible imprisonment. Government officials are exempt from this new law. If they want a horse, they and their families can obtain a horse for free, at the expense of tax payers. Unions, bankers and mega companies with large political affiliations ($$$) are also exempt. I was going to order a new horse today, but the website was down, I’m sure they will fix it, I will try again tomorrow!!!! * BEWARE: Watch for bait and switch.* Some people have been receiving a Camel with a requisite Muslim which has been said to be part of OLiar's new immigration program

I would love to, but I wouldn't know whether to trust that the person wasn't going to post it on Armslist for $75! GRRR!

They haven’t just asked us to tolerate gays. I do just that. I tolerate those people just like anyone else. I don’t have to accept them, just tolerate them. I am OK with that, if you are gay, that’s OK with me. It’s a sin, but I am a sinner too. I cannot pull a splinter out of your eye, when I have a plank in my eye. The Bible is what it is, it says that being gay is a sin. We are all sinners. The gay people are just going to have to start accepting that. They cannot change what the Bible says, only that, through Jesus Christ, they CAN be forgiven. That’s all Phil was trying to say.

It's debatable how much of the AK's design was really his.  But he certainly got the credit.  The NY Times' obit today is written by CJ Chivers, who wrote a comprehensive history of the rifle a few years ago.

He should be named & shamed. I won't say you should have tailed the guy but I wouldn't have blamed you if you did.

So, are you all ready to have your mind BLOWN?! Back in November of 2007, my platoons first patrol to Marastana we found his helmet, pack, and other stuff. Remember what he wrote in the book about what he took on that mission? Small world eh? I should probably mention we knew it was his because his name was written inside his helmet. Yes, we sent it back to the Navy, whom gave it back to him. Obliviously only the helmet.

I have an iron gut and still prefer to not eat at Cracker Barrel.  Some folks must just like getting the trots.

Why don't you try to show up for another buy with a camera. Shoot some pics and start a thread. Nobody likes publicity.

Obviously pre-planned and organized after a tip off/phone call from a Wally World employee (probably got paid for the tip off also) since they all met at the same time. Takes awhile to set it up to get it all I'd imagine. Dude has himself an ammo business on the side at everyone else's expense.

I clean them by throwing them away and getting a fresh pair... But there is always the range trip where you have to dig a crusty pair out of the bottom of the range bag...   I have been told licking is an appropriate cleaning method.

I've been by a handful of Cracker Barrels today, and they appear as packed as ever.

There is no room left to compromise when it comes to gun laws. 

Sorry; being a musician, that made me spit my coffee. It's "hoss," not "horse." Great sentiment, and thanks for the morning chuckle.  :rofl:

I did not even read responses.   "One and done" is the motto our country should follow.    If elected for any office you will serve one term and never be eligiible to serve another term of any elected office.  how is that?

I think we ought to quit withholding payroll taxes. Make everyone write one check on April 15th and then immediately follow it with Election Day on April 16. Term limits would be a self-correcting problem.

Who cares about his politics. Actors are dancing dogs as far as I'm concerned. Get up on your back legs and hop around for my amusement you socialist twit. The opinions of that dog, however talented, are totally irrelevant.

http://youtu.be/MxO5QbCj88A

http://www.wsmv.com/story/24284979/cracker-barrel-apologizes-puts-duck-dynasty-products-back-on-shelves   No I can go back for the Old timer's Breakfast    Thanks Cracker Barrel!!!!!   Here is their statement off the web site....     LEBANON, Tenn – Today, Cracker Barrel sent the following letter to customers.   Dear Cracker Barrel Customer:   When we made the decision to remove and evaluate certain Duck Dynasty items, we offended many of our loyal customers. Our intent was to avoid offending, but that’s just what we’ve done.   You told us we made a mistake. And, you weren’t shy about it. You wrote, you called and you took to social media to express your thoughts and feelings.  You flat out told us we were wrong.   We listened.    Today, we are putting all our Duck Dynasty products back in our stores.    And, we apologize for offending you.   We respect all individuals right to express their beliefs.  We certainly did not mean to have anyone think different.   We sincerely hope you will continue to be part of our Cracker Barrel family.     Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 625 company-owned locations in 42 states. Every Cracker Barrel® unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. â€” 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit crackerbarrel.com.   Cracker Barrel Media: Jeff Eller, 512-922-5562 Jeff.eller@hkstrategies.com       FlyBoy

Buy some paracord for 5 bucks for 100 feet. Watch some youtube vids and make it yourself.

[quote name="tercel89" post="1083379" timestamp="1387856358"] Have you considered a Toyota Tundra with their big V-8 engine ? [/quote] With a towing capacity of 10k it wouldn't even haul my last boat and would tear in two with a 16k fifth wheel on it. Let alone the crappy 16mpg gas mileage. I know for a fact that the dodge will get 18 city and 22 hwy as well as 15 with 10k in tow. So no I haven't considered a toy as it is just that when discussing real trucks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I have a RRA mid length gas with a rifle length free float YHM forearm. It looks really nice, however it's heavy. Maybe the newer YHM rails are lighter I don't know. But you might consider a forearm with les weight. Maybe a MI Gen 2 or similar. But as to the original question: my rail would definitely completely cover the gas block [URL=http://s680.photobucket.com/user/owensnj/media/17221B22-AEA8-472C-BF67-AEF7732C7FAA_zps00httbtt.jpg.html][/URL]

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  Might be a couple of weeks but I can tell you that the GECO .223 (Swiss made) that PSA sells of $17.99/50 rounds is very nice stuff.  Broke in my TGO build with 50 rounds of that and was shooting sub-moa at about 110 yards without really trying all too hard.  BTW, that was with a brand-new 18" 1/8 twist .223 Wylde AR-Stoner barrel (Midway house brand)

Exactly...probably the same crew in the OP

Thinking about starting another thread.  A thread with a list of people who may be willing to DONATE 50 rounds of .22 lr to any youngster in the local area who needs some for practice or hunting.  Maybe it would keep some people from buying from the scalpers.  Good idea?  Bad idea?     Will

If you have an Academy Sports near you, the monarch gold .223 is the same thing. It's PPU and very high quality.

Ordered my xs big dot today from Midway. With promo code it was $48. Yeah!!!! So excited!

Quiet and efficient are good but my fist concern is producing power when I need it.

That was the point I kept trying to make earlier this year. Where has compromise gotten us? It's time to start taking some things back in my opinion.

We need an official scalper page with pictures.

Just saw this as well. Another member of the greatest generation lost. 94 is a good run though, and we should all hope to leave behind such a lasting mark on the world. RIP. 

  Are you saying they are less gay today?

Go Dave! Them's some pretty deer. Merry Christmas! :)

Funny thing is those blank firing movie props are actually registered machine guns. So for him to have them in possession he is in violation of the law unless there is some sort of ruling that exempts him.   I will watch the movie because I guarantee it directly contributes to Marcus and he deserves everything he can get.   I have seen how bad the Korengal area can be. I would try to help every time a medevac chopper came in and that happened almost every day and sometimes several times each day. I was at the closest medical station to the Korengal valley so all casualties made their first stop at our base which was about 5 miles away. Heck, we got attacked pretty regularly but nothing like the outposts in the Korengal, they got hit daily.

  Half the ARs out there come with with biggest port possible within the (debatable) specs and are overgassed to some extent, as the manufacturers want to make sure they run period.   What, though,  is your solution for an oversized port, though, if not heavier buffer/spring, or often best, adjustable gas block? Weld it up smaller? What's the difference, you're making the aperture smaller before the gas tube either way. Buy a new barrel?   When you get one that is so overgassed that it's throwing empties out at 1:00 and overrides the mag to where it doesn't even pick up the next round, and you put an adjustable block on it so that it slings them at 4:00 and runs 100%, I'd call the thing fixed, myself.   - OS

I cook on the fire 3-4 times every month..

Compromise means both sides give "something" to meet in the middle.......and about all I'm ready to give the other side of anything anymore is a slap in the mouth!           Picard: NO! NOOOOOOOOO!!! [smashes a display case in anger; Both pause, shocked] I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We've made too many compromises already, too many retreats. They invade our space, and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds, and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And I will make them pay for what they've done!

Couldn't we get Charlie to run for President?   On second thought...I doubt he would attempt it. Charlie has too much intelligence and common sense to try.

You can get reduced power hammer springs from Wolff.  Just don't go too low or you will have trouble with military primers.   Also, if you are working on the sear, make sure the angle stays positive.  Make sure you test it often.

I think it's ok to say "hobo stew". I believe it would'nt be PC if it was "homo stew." But then who the hell would want to eat that?

Thanks for posting the neck shot picture Dave! I was trying to picture it when you were explaining it yesterday. Congrats.

[quote name="sigmtnman" post="1082845" timestamp="1387762131"]you ever had aretha frankenstein's pancakes?[/quote] As a matter of fact, yes I have. It was an amazing experience. The whole meal was excellent. There were even guys on the porch drinking beer that hadn't been to sleep yet

TGO Friends, out of all my 45 years of deer hunting, this has got to be the biggest Doe I have ever taken. Forty yard neck shot...."Stop, Drop and no Flop"..straight to the ground DRT! Dead center Here ya go...124 lbs. The Bow guys in the club that use these scales on their bows say they are light by 4 pounds. That makes 128 lbs. I'll go with 124lb HOT DAMN!!!! That B**** is going on the wall!!! Dave

[quote name="mikegideon" post="1082662" timestamp="1387736598"]I have a Masterbuilt. I get great results, once I learned a couple of things. I wind up smoking more frequently because you don't have to stay on top of it as much as a real fire. The electrics tend to be a little quicker too, because the temperature is pretty constant. If it ever dies, I'm pretty sure I'll replace it with a Brinkman.[/quote] I have had a Masterbuilt for several years now. I love it much more than the round body brinkmann smokers. I had a char-grill side fire box and it was ok, but hard to keep steady. The electric ones are set it and go watch football. Dave, make an Ugly Drum Smoker. I can get you a steel drum if you want to give it a go. Google for plans.

You just need to marry a woman who makes sure you wake up with no covers.  :rant:   I can actually exit the bed quickly by throwing the covers off and be out and standing within half a second. The comes from many years of extending in-bed time past the alarm as long as possible. :)

[quote name="Southern Christian Armed" post="1082141" timestamp="1387615246"] Seems like Christianity is the only religion that's not OK anymore. Im done..................[/quote] No, it's just the religion with the largest and loudest mouth, attempting to force everyone else to live their lives as it sees fit. If Christians want to dictate in a world with a fair amount of non-believers, you have to accept the fact that there is likely going to be some backlash. The more Christians push, the more backlash they will experience.

[quote name="RobertNashville" post="1081859" timestamp="1387569994"]What good and what point would there be to following any religion if its foundational texts are fluid and/or just a matter of opinion? It doesn't matter if "Christians" are "right" or not...they have an absolute right to believe what they believe. Maybe the Constitution is "wrong" too and needs to be ignored when is says something that one particular person or group doesn't like![/quote] My post that you referenced was not about Phil's rights. I've said several times already what he said was fine. My post was in reference to the idea that Christians are persecuted for "speaking the truth." As for the foundational texts being fluid, the Bible is. How else do you explain all the different denominations within Christianity? Which group has the truth correct? If church A says drinking is a sin, and church B says drinking is okay, someone must be wrong. If church B members drink regularly, are they not living in a sinful lifestyle as viewed by church A's viewpoint? Are they not unrepentant of their theoretical sin? Whose truth is right? I can prove rocks are hard. I can prove lit matches and gasoline will start a fire. I can prove TGO loves gay threads. :lol: With spiritual matters, you simply can't nail down hard proof. Even the Scriptures say faith is required. As a result, you can't lay claim to having the one and only truth. You can believe anything you want, whether we agree on it or not. That's your right, and I will defend that right until the end. We can debate various belief systems, which is what I was doing, but I'm not questioning your right to believe it.

Well like I said, I did comply. However my bug never left my pocket :D   I think for my employer's sake I'll just keep the bug and leave the OWB in the truck. It's stupid since they are actually safer if I have it but be a dick and I won't worry about you, just me and mine.