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One of my favorite sports is giving a fast food cashier $21.10 for an order that is $16.08. Talk about bringing the operation to a screeching halt.

Empire needs a mass firing. All they accomplish is their own personal wealth. Maybe if you start with a bunch of first term folks, they will accomplish a little of the peoples' work.

It’s essentially this. America has really never been homogeneous. But, with 330 million+ people we’re made up of a ton of different people groups - different races, ethnicities, urban folks, rural folks, different socioeconomic backgrounds. America is more of a melting pot today than it’s ever been. And when you get elected - regardless of the rhetoric that got you elected - now you work for everybody. And all of those different constituencies can make your job easier or harder in a way that’s different than you experienced on the campaign trail - and no one can prepare you for that. Then there’s the fact that you’re really constrained when you’re in office - both by the incredibly finite time that is 4 years - and by the decisions that have been made before you got here. Let’s take those two separately. First, time. You get 1461 days. That’s seems like a long time - but it’s not. Our last administration really didn’t understand how short of a time 4 years is. You behave differently when you know the end is near. But the second is really constraining - in that you’re bound by the decisions of the past. Take the debt limit talks were currently in. As much political theater as we turn these talks into every couple years - they have exactly zero bearing on our future legislation or actions. Raising the debt limit is all about servicing the debt associated with decisions of Congresses past Raising the debt limit isn’t about continued spending - it’s about whether or not we as a country want to pay our credit card bill. That’s not an apples to apples analogy - because the government budget isn’t actually like a family budget - but the comparison holds here. Then there’s the fact that our Congress is almost completely unwilling and is increasingly incapable of doing anything of consequence. Add to that our zero sum politics (that is for something to be good for me it must necessarily be bad for you) and it’s really hard to get much done. Take for example Representative Madison Cawthorn. For the current Congress he doesn’t have a single legislative staff member - choosing instead to “focus on messaging.” This might be great if you like seeing him “stick it to the libs” on NewsMax, but it doesn’t do much for folks in his district. So, take a dysfunctional Congress, and it doesn’t matter what your ambitions are when you take office. It really doesn’t matter what you campaigned on. You’re more or less constrained to managing a system that’s already in motion. Really smart politicians realize early that they maybe get one initiative of any substance that they’ll have the political capital to swing at. Sure you can do some stuff by executive order - but Trump spent his term undoing Obama’s EO’s and Biden has already more or less undone Trump’s. Add in budget realities and the percentages that are captured by military and social programs - and there’s not much room to maneuver. I’m willing to extend everyone the courtesy of assuming the best of intentions - but managing this show is tough at best. When you add in our Federalist system of a bunch of little states with differing goals and perspectives - it really is more like an empire than a single homogeneous entity. I could go on at length - but “empire is hard” rounds to true.

We've seen this over and over. "Rules for thee, not for me." Between events like this and ignoring the border, it's hard to take these people seriously.

Well, after a short wait my bike finally got here. Need to put a few things on it and break in the tires, but looking forward to get back to riding after a few year hiatus. This is a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro. I had the tires changed so I can hopefully do a bit more exploring, but need to get my skills back up a bit before getting too adventurous. Maybe good to start thinking of a TGO meetup sometime this fall when the weather is nice. We did it a few years ago and had a good time.

I didn't see or hear fauchi warn about this superspreader event. Remember, watch what they do, don't listen to what they say. ‘Not a Mask in Sight’: Celebs are Pouring Into Martha’s Vinyard for Obama’s Massive 60th Birthday Bash - Libertas Writers

Much of this is irrelevant for a pragmatic voter. I sometimes fall into the category of the voter who is not as concerned about my politician "getting something done" as I am about "not allowing more crap to get done." Gridlock and do-nothing Congresses are not always a bad thing.

Good GAWD if people would just realize this.... The world is filled with all kinds of folks. Some good, some bad, some in-between. Some of those folks, will take advantage of any situation they are able to; they will lie, cheat, steal, and stretch the truth to fit whatever it is their little heart desires. The reasons are varied and as unique as the individuals, but to deny the fact that it is the truth isn't just ignorant, its harmful. Since the dawn of time, man has conflated situations to foster their goals. I'm sure at some point Grok gaslit the rest of the clan into attacking their neighbors. We've always been at war with EastAsia! I dunno why some folks just can't see it....

Got my little HD 750 Streetrod a year ago. Carves the corners well and great around town. Plenty of torque not much on the top end or highway though. Only mod so far is a Cherry bomb glass pack with a 3 1/2" turndown welded on. Sounds like it's got a few hundred more CC's.

I asked GT to make me an old style Bowie Knife. I've always wanted one like the CASEXX, and WESTERN Bowie knife, I'm giving him free range on building this one the only thing I asked from him was to a Blade length 12"-14", and a Coffin style Handle with some sort of exotic wood for it. I can't wait to see what he comes up with, I think this one will be the 5th one I've had him design and build for me.

Often said, but the impediment to that is also long standing, ie, "legislators suck, except for mine." - OS

Went to the Kingsport gun show this morning with a friend. Been nearly 2 years since I have been to a gun show with the world shutting down and all. Didn't need anything or really want anything, just wanted to walk around a bunch of guns and gun people. I succeeded with my meager goals and had a good time and spent a grand total of $2 for a couple of 50 Cal shell cases. I make a shell extract for moon clips out of them and the one I have is never where I want it so thought I should make at least one more. Was a little disappointed that it seemed about half the size that it was last time I went and still had plenty of empty tables. No real bargains, I did handle the new Ruger Max 9 and decided it really didn't fell right in my hand. Actually found two, one $100 over list price and one that was $50 under. Wasn't shopping for ammo but wanted check prices, .22 was going for about 10 cents around for bulk stuff and 20 cents a round for better CCI stuff, glad I have plenty of both, 9mm was mostly around 60 cents but did see a couple of boxes at about 50 cents for plinking grade. Did my usual thing of printing out a few extra $2 off admission coupons and hand them out around me in line and got a few smiles and thank you's. Stopped and got some good BBQ at a food truck on the way home. Good way to spend a cloudy rainy Saturday.

And they might be right. BTW, the current delta variant that is of immediate concern predates the vaccine.

Some would say it is the vaccinated that create the variants. https://www.facebook.com/saselines/videos/vb.100050450381487/185750150089290/?type=2&theater

"Police have responded with water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas" This would disqualify Portland

Privacy hasn't existed since the Cold War. Anytime they want .gov can peak at you, your phone, your computer, etc. They can track your movements within a few feet. The trick is to just stay off their radar. Be the gray man. But if they ever notice you, God help ya. My phone spends about 95% of the time sitting on the dresser in the bedroom. I'm good with that.

I'm continually amazed at what fear and "safety" can motivate people to let go of ... everything except fear!

I carry a tracking device with full audio visual recording in my pocket. Nothing is secure.

The changes in...well everything...this last year has me rethinking my shooting activities. Shooting has been a lifelong interest because it is challenging yet relaxing, for me. It has always been an accessible hobby with a semi-reasonable. coast. It has been FUN! I don't know, it doesn't seem like the future is all that bright for us in the shooting community, not talking politics. So I have loaded every 9mm, 38 spl and 45 act cases I have. Used up all my X-treme bullets in the process, almost all my primers. Won't worry anymore about getting ammo or reloading supplies. Shoot up what I have and then move on to other things so to speak. Have a couple of 22's in case the urge hits me down the road a bit. It has been a great hobby, but just not worth all the bucks or effort anymore. Yeah, a couple of shooting buddies want to get me into crossbow or paintball, not sure I can or want to adapt. Anyone relate to this?

Well, we are back from our 5 week trip out West. On our way out I40 we visited the Murrow Building NP in Oklahoma city and eat a steak in the remaining steak house cattle drovers eat in back in the late 1800's. Yes it is still there and serving Rattlesnake, Rocky Mountain Oysters still. Been to the NP there 3 times and it is a somber place. Also stopped by the Petrified Forest N P this time. We spent two weeks around the Grand Canyon, Page Arizona, and Kanab Utah area. There were 11 of us. My wife and I and two of our daughters and their family's. We had a great family vacation time. Those youngins keep one moving. Had 107 degree days at one point around Zion N P. Explored Zion, Bryce Canyon N P, and all the surrounding area. Our kids left us after 2 weeks. Had to go back to work. We decided to travel on and took our traveling grandson Cody with us. We traveled up through Utah and spent time around Salt Lake City. We visited Temple Square and they were working on the foundation of the Temple. Visited within the area for a couple days. Nice place. Missed seeing a keyboard friend while there in SLC, Bandaidman, who I really wanted to meet and greet. Never got his reply until it was too late. Left there and traveled across Idaho, and went through Central Oregon on to the coast. Was really surprised at the topography in C Oregon. First desert then mountains farther west. Coos Bay was a charming town along with the rugged coast of Oregon. Next was Crescent City California and we visited the Redwoods NP and was amazed at the size of those trees and the forest. My sweetie wanted to see El Capetian, so we left there and traveled south of Sacramento to Yosemite N P, and explored Yosemite Valley but did not hike a lot. Got too old for much of that. Left Yosemite and traveled back across the mountains through Donner Pass and seen the history surrounding the Donner party and their ordeal they experienced there. Snow was 22 feet deep while they were there. We then crossed north Nevada then the Salt Flats back through Salt Lake city on the way back east. Came across Wyoming and camped at Laramie. Just so happened that Cheyanne was having their "Frontier Days Festival" they have annually. Man was that a real treat. Was not able to get rodeo tickets, at 200.00 a pop, because they were sold out. My sweetie was worried because of coved and there were wall to wall people there and we were amongst them. Left there and traveled through Nebraska and there was not much to see there and we were running low on time. I was on the way to Springfield Missouri because I wanted to see the Bass Pro Shop there and the Wonders of Life Museum they have just opened there within the BPS. By the way that is their Flagg Ship store and it is a very large store. If you ever get a chance go and see that museum, it cost 40.00 to get in for seniors, and worth every penny. Spent 4 hours in there and never seen the same thing twice. It was a real treat. This was a trip of a lifetime. Cost me a bunch, but I had to pay 5.30 per gal for Diesel Fuel in California, if that tells you anything. Here in Mid TN we are paying 2.79 per gal. I am a little sad it is over because it will most probably be our last out west adventure. Kinda glad to be home for a while but will hit the trail again in Sept, L/w. Now going to get to some light farming, for a little while.

Same here! When I lived in Temecula, CA summer temps would regularly push in the high 100's and as long as you moved in and out of the shade, its comfortable enough not to die. 90 degrees here with our humidity makes me want to die when I am out doing my yard work.

If you really want to throw them off use one or a combination of these. One dollar coin (choose which one, or a combination), two dollar bill, or a 50 cent coin.

I always pay in cash at a fast food joint but quit doing the old give’em extra coins to get a solid bill in change out of it. It blows their minds.

Staying off the radar. You mean like on a pro gun forum??

You’ve posted that several times. Would you be so kind as to explain that statement to a dimwit like me? I’ve out some thought in it, and don’t really get it.

Empire is hard.

I'm going in a different direction, with the added bonus of offending the PETA folks

Weather is cyclical. It really isn’t any more complicated than that.

Not hard to do out of a population of 330 million+ that believes everything they’re fed.

Many ladies don’t like the .40 because it is too “snappy”. The recoil difference between it and 9mm never bothered me. Never shot a Sccy or this unknown full size .40 you’re talking about either. Small 9’s can be equal to .40’s in regards to perceived recoil depending on the platforms you’re comparing. One thing I do know is that no 9mm is going to deliver 180 grains of devastating hydrostatic shock.

Smith & Wesson 39-2. It’s just a joy to shoot and look at.

Rock Islands have years of positive reputation but those SDS Tisas have come on strong. They are generally very well regarded and start under $400 for a basic GI model. They are also stamped Knoxville, TN as SDS is based here, so that’s kinda cool.

If Lollapalooza didn't already test that theory, Sturgis likely won't.

Welcome. Are you in the city limits ? Next best thing would be to befriend someone outside the city limits that shares your passion

Even before COVID, I saw less and less people inside fast food joints. The drive thru line could be wrapped around the building, but they weren't going in.

I know there are probably lots of UT fans here, but our churches music leader is Bobby's nephew. He had been asking for prayers for him. If you do a little research Bobby was a great Christian. I saw a post where back in 1980 FSU put a whoopin on Nebraska and Bobby wrote Nebraska and commended all the players, coaches, faculty on how they didn't bash FSU, no hating going on. He was a first class man. IMHO.

No interest in going to redact places in general and the ones in this country I try to avoid if possible.

No, $15 is just the new $5 or $7.50 per hour.

We went to the BPS at Springfield Mo. last week. They have opened the Wonders of Outdoor Life Museum there this past fall. This store is their Nat Headquarters and is the Biggest I have been in. The Museum is great. Just for instance they have replicas of every Buck Deer that is in the record books with the info on each one. The Bone Room is big. It is worth the trip to go see it. It is first rate and the aquariums are heugh, both fresh and salt water. A multi floor experience. Spent 4 hrs there and was pressed for time. At 40.00 for seniors I thought I would be disappointed, but was not in the least.

In the day and age where everything a person says or does can be taken out of context and rewritten to their liking-so have you stopped beating your wife-

Oh how times have changed

Thank you, sir. All I want is the truth. I never dreamed it would be so hard to find.

I'd give it little credence. That "info" is 6 months old for one thing. The other thing is that site is one of a bunch registered all about the same time, most if not all of which never went live. Looks to me like an attempt to hawk "health" related products that never got off the ground. Personal registration info hidden, but since most of the content is in Spanish, well, whatever... Previous domains myessentialnest.com myessentialneedz.com myessentialneeds.com myessentialnecklaces.com myessentialnecklace.com Next domains myessentialnews.com myessentialnissan.com myessentialnutr4u.com myessentialnutrients.com myessentialnutrition.com - OS

We can survive it, maybe on some cases not individually but as a whole. I worry about the costs (not financial, but personal, freedoms, joy, friendships, relationships, memories, etc).

I think it does. I can generally handle 100*in Phoenix better that 85* at home in Dyersburg.

Even if she wasn't right, you'd still lose. At least that's how it works at my house.

https://www.wsmv.com/news/metro-pd-gunman-dead-3-injured-in-shooting-at-antioch-smile-direct-club/article_c738e438-f44c-11eb-bd05-073414734d3a.html?block_id=994460 3 victims, one in critical. Gunman shot and killed by Metro PD officers responding. Motive not yet being reported. As usual....the corporate dimwits released a statement "The safety of our team members is a top priority for our Company and we maintain strict security protocols and a no weapons policy at all of our facilities. We are working with the local police as they investigate this matter." (emphasis mine) To paraphrase Chris Tucker: Do you understand the words that are coming out of your mouth? Of course the news reader (erm....anchor) Brittany Weiner said at the end of the story this morning something like "It's hard to believe something like this could happen in our community." Do you watch your own newscasts? Ya'll cover shootings EVERY DAY and it feels like Nashville has workplace/random stuff at least once a year.

Went to Crossroad Firearms in Fountain City, this afternoon to get a shotgun out of lay-a-away. They have plenty of 115gr and 124gr FMJ, in 50 rd boxes, going for $19.99 a box.