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Well if there's anything worse than a bully, its a group of bullies with authority.

I get why this is silly, to make a rule that a kid can't carry a certain backpack because it makes him a target, but seriously; it does.  Where is the child's father on this?  I get that the kid's mommy doesn't understand the heartless nature of little boys, but the kid's dad should.  Of course other kids are going to pick on him, that is just reality.  I think this kid is in for a rough childhood if his parents are sending him out with "punch me/kick me" signs on.

it is Red,  and because well, the world is full of dumbasses that need a foot in their ass.  He is almost as crotchety as me.

I just wanted to take a second and suggest that anyone who can buy their ammo from David (dlm37015).  He is a great guy and usually has a posting in the classified section.  He sold me a brick of .22LR yesterday for $23.  You simply can't beat the price anywhere right now.  Go find him at the next show he's working and support a fellow forum member.    

This is "The Armadillo." He was my personal plush animal companion through three tours in Iraq. He has a scrapbook documenting his kidnap by terrorists and his escape in a pizza box. Of all the plush animals in the house, my wife insisted The Armadillo accompany me, as he was used to the heat and had his own body armor. After mutual adventures, we both survived unscathed.

The way we dealt with bullies when I was a kid was to give 'em a bloody nose.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/03/mh370-electrical-fire/

Awesome.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2BSb9MZYc

yep but if you will bring that fine grand son of your to the next gunshow he will go home happy

People are a cheap commodity in Russia. Gives you a different look at how other places around the globe view life and why wars will be bloody.

I am certainly against schools banning otherwise legal items and behaviors, however it does seem kind of creepy and unusual for a 9 year old boy to carry a backpack which most would associate with little girls. The same would be true if he decided to wear pink pants or a bow in his hair... not illegal and shouldn't be banned, but if the kid decides to do these things then he better "man up" and take what goes along with it. Not condoning bullying, which is clearly wrong, but kids that behave oddly or different than the rest are going to be treated by their peers a bit differently, same as in adult life. We shouldn't run to protect kids from every little thing in life, rather we should prepare them for responsible adulthood by helping them realize that there are choices and consequences. Now if this kid were handicapped in some way then it's totally understandable and he should be given the necessary slack, but if he's otherwise normal and healthy then it's time for him to toughen up a bit or behave in a more traditional manner until he is ready to brave being different.

As a parent, when my kids were that young, I felt it was my responsibility to protect my kids from things. That includes their own bad decisions. No way I'd buy my 9 yr old son a My Little Pony backpack for school. Maybe that's mean, but I'm a pragmatist.   Admitting there is such a thing as a "trigger for bullying" is progress in my opinion. Come on, didn't we all grow up knowing how to minimize/avoid certain things?

We share the same name, and I grew up watching him on tv.  When I was younger, I hated being called Mr. Rogers.  Now that I have gotten older, I have gained more respect for the man's accomplishments, and I realize how genuinely good natured and kind the man was.

Because I am the one who knock-diddly-ocks. I'm a huge Simpsons/Futurama freak and loved Breaking Bad. This just kind of fits.

Any bill that restores our Constitutional right, even in small degree, is very relevant.  I'll be making calls in the morning.

was one of the best shows on TV. Could never be on TV today. Archie just tells it like it is.

As of 8:00 PM this evening, I just completed my 11th day of being tobacco free.  It is all downhill at this point.   I gave up a 14 year smoking habit 11 years ago only to switch to a can to 1.5 cans per day of smokeless tobacco.  While I was going through some flu-like symptoms at the end of Feb, I told myself that there would be no better time to quit since I already felt like s***.  I finished my last dip on Feb 28 at 8:00 PM and haven't looked back since. 

OP didn't get the story quite right. Obama doesn't get to pick the recipients as others have pointed out, congress does.    "The presentation came after Congress in a 2002 defense bill ordered a review of thousands of war records to determine whether Latino and Jewish veterans were denied the nation’s highest military decoration because of discrimination."   But it is a little worse, OP makes it sound as though Obama is doing some white/black thing and injecting race. But what Obama said was a little different:   "This ceremony reminds us of one of the enduring qualities that makes America great," Obama said. "No nation is perfect. But here in America, we confront our imperfections and face a sometimes painful past, including the truth that some of these soldiers fought and died for a country that did not always see them as equal." Which is largely true. There are plenty of reasons not to like this particular president without making things up. Here's the worst thing of all: sure Lt. Garlin got the screwjob but a lot of people get the screwjob. Go through the list of recipients and pick out one or a dozen that didn't deserve the medal. In general I believe you should try to pull yourself up instead of dragging others down.     

  It's only the first 15 years that are tough.

[quote name="TankerHC" post="1126657" timestamp="1395187716"]BTW, where is the defense of Lt. Conner? Where is Lt. Conners exception? He has dozens of high ranking people fighting for him and his widow. And has continously been told no. But when Obama wants to use the medal to pander, which is exactly what he has done, all he needs to do is select 24 people, push it through and use his pull. They did quite a few of these mass MoH ceremonies after the Civil War. Most were rescinded later when reviewed they showed no merit. That medal should not be used in any way as a political statement. That is exactly what the President has done. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2[/quote] Have your written your Congressman and military leadership regarding the oversight about Lt Conners? If so, what did they say? Also, have you been this passionate under the previous Presidential administrations and have you written the leadership for those periods of time as well? If so, what was their response? Perhaps, you should start a grassroots campaign for the defense of Lt. Conners and bring this issue to the forefront.

Definitely NOT PC... lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL8hV-zjJ_4

The most iconic photo in the history of photos.

[quote name="tnguy" post="1126556" timestamp="1395176700"] I am disappointed to hear that Oh Shoot's avatar is not him.[/quote] This is the real Oh Shoot

Mine is a Dark Wolf also know as a Lone Wolf because for a long time I was like a Lone Wolf and I have always admire Wolves for their ability to survive in some of the worst of conditions. They are one of the true Survivors left on Earth...............jmho

[quote name="Chucktshoes" post="1126385" timestamp="1395159512"]:wave:I ain't skurred. I live watching My Little Pony : Friendship Is Magic with my little girl. It is a great show that is full of a lot of good lessons. I'd go as far as to say that some folks here would be well served by watching and learning from it.[/quote] I have a daughter and read the My Little Pony books to her. I've also been known to be decorated with Sofia the First stickers and sing the song from Frozen to her when we FaceTime, and I'm not afraid of being made fun of by anyone who sees that. But I'm not a 9 year old. Anyone who doesn't try to empathize with the world a 9 year old boy must brave as he receives his position in the pecking order of a barely evolved troop of chimpanzees is allowing their own personal issues with societal norms and gender roles get in the way of common sense. Perhaps we'll live in a society soon where little boys can act like little girls and not be made fun of and be picked on by their peers, but until then it is doing great harm to your kid to use them as a social experiment to prove how progressive a parent you are. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Why is this boy's mother sending him to school with a My Little Pony backpack?  I seriously doubt there is a school in this country were he would not be tormented.   And what TMF said.

One of my all time favorite movies

Google Jeff Cooper.

Hey BATF, Matthew Bracken writes fiction, not manuals.

If you voted for Obama we don't want your business. You are too stupid to own a gun Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Just a Rem 870 6+1 with double naught, cheap shell saddle with some slugs, cheap light. Lives under my mattress. Can grab the bandolier if it turns out I also need to clear the immediate area outside around the abode of small zed or Section 8 offensive. ;) - OS

John Noveske, may he rest in peace. Because his beard is epic and well...he's John Noveske

The humor of the Polo logo with a guy playing polo while riding a giant chicken aka "pollo."

Whiny communist dictator.

I keep thinking of the old Ian Maclaren quote today, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

What will it do that 7-30 Waters won't?

Today at 1pm at Southern Hills hospital my wife is having her right hip replaced. Please send prayers/ good thoughts. Thanks

[quote name="TankerHC" post="1126657" timestamp="1395187716"] They did quite a few of these mass MoH ceremonies after the Civil War. Most were rescinded later when reviewed they showed no merit. That medal should not be used in any way as a political statement. That is exactly what the President has done. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2[/quote] That wasnt the same. They gave out Medals of Honor to hundreds of National Guardsman as reenlistment bonuses, because there was no standard back then and they needed people to stay in the unit. Comparing that to this is like comparing dog crap to filet mignon. The 24 that received the MoH all deserved it as far as I could tell, but considering there were actual investigations on each one to ensure they met the criteria is more legitimate than what has been done in the past. There are several MoH recipients who did not participate in combat or meet the modern day criteria for the award. There was a general who got it as a service award. Lindbergh even got one. So no, this isn't about Obama. Obama didnt recommend these troops for the MoH. He didnt conduct the investigation into these cases and he didnt authorize the Medal. He simply presented them at a ceremony. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My daughter and I watch MLP:FiM all the time.   Rainbow Dash is our favorite character. It is a running joke among my friends that I only bought a Mustang because I am a Brony.   Now, I have a minor luxury in this department as I have a little girl, and I know that things will change dramatically in a few years. But she dresses up as a Ninja Turtle and Darth Vader for Halloween and has a massive NERF sword collection. It is the exact same situation as this little boy carrying a Rainbow Dash backpack but in reverse. There isn't a single father here that will call foul when I take my daughter to the range where she can outshoot adults with her own gun, cause that is what she likes doing.    But let a little boy take a Rainbow Dash backpack to school...   IMO this is all part of a dress code, which the reason behind them is no distractions and no bullying. What were the coats a few years back, kids would literally kill one another over them? Or the shoes? I would hate to think that I sent my kid to school with a pair of Jordans and she got killed for them. On the same thought, I would hate to send her to school with the Pro Wings that got me teased when I was a kid. But hey, teasing is what kids do.   I think it is shit that this kid got bullied for his backpack. I think it is shit that the school banned his backpack. But, this is the world we live in, and as long as the majority allows this to happen, it will only get worse.

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  Yes, I've always tried to live by that myself.   - OS

I will not say anything negative against him and his church or followers. They will all have their day in the court of the most powerful judge of Judges and I will not want to be judge by him for judging another human being. He said "Judge less yea be judged" I there fore will not form judgement on any man for I am far from worthy of that privilege.........................jmho

They will ask for the SN, your name, and which FFL is doing the transfer.   Mike is correct, all you will get is when it went pending.  You probably have another 7-8 months to go.

hmm. There was more than a shred of truth in his post. His tact factor was kinda low though.

My 870 was a plain jane wood stock 26" express that the previous owner had done a pine needle camo job to. I ordered speedfeed stocks scattergun technologies 6rd side saddle, 2rd mag extension, and big head safety. I stripped the old paint and put on a coat of kylon camo od green. I kept the 26" barrel because I still use this shotgun for hunting. I purchased an 18" barrel from a member here. I plan on adding a xs big dot and then I will be done.

I've been reading up on this lately trying to make sense of the emotional reaction of folks who oppose this sort of thing.  I see a lot of people trying to link stuff like this to increase in diseases or "toxins" but no proof.  Just anectdotal stories and no evidence, sprinkled in with emotional outcries.  I try to be reasonable and logical when deciding how I feel about certain controversial issues, but I don't see this any different than people who get emotional about global warming and use BS "facts" to prove something that they don't have real facts to back up.   This sounds to me like people arguing about how flouride in the water turns our kids into communists.  Not that I'm not immediately prepared to accept that if there are facts to support it, but there need to be facts, not emotion.  All the reading I've done by activists who seek to derail "GMOs" are people who have no scientific background, and are on some kinda emotional crusade to prove that they're right, and they'll cling to a single "expert" in the field who breaks from the pack and says that these things are so bad and evil, and they use this person's credentials to give legitimacy to their opinion, while at the same time saying that the other 99.99% of experts in that field have no credibility.  How the actual #### can a logical person take that individual seriously?   I like to be logical, and I'm immediately turned off by people who make arguments based in emotion rather than logic.  That is why I think all the GMO lunacy people are talking about is complete BS.  Same type of people I see complaining that GMOs are going to cause cancer, mutations in children and other diseases all for the sake of corporate profits are the same people that have a radiation spewing device of corporate sponsored globalism (aka iPhone) attached to their ear 24/7. 

I want to deal with problems now; so "nip it in the bud". I can still hear Barney saying that.

No car or gun I've owned required a break in period.

I hope that God's grace is sufficient for Fred Phelps, as misguided, hateful and sinful as he was. Because frankly, if it's not then I'm pretty sure I don't have much more hope. God will judge us all. Without his grace, I'm in the same boat as Fred. I may not be as public about it, but I can be pretty dang misguided, hateful and sinful myself.

Are you guys just refusing to read?                       THE COYOTE WAS DEAD BEFORE THE BLOCK WAS PUT IN IT'S MOUTH