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  The part I put in bold is the important part here, in my not-so-humble opinion. Both the left and the right, Democrats and Republicans, want THEIR morals enforced by the government, but damn you if you try and reverse it on them.      You are making the argument for capitalism, but then complaining when people practice it. In truth, if two people agree on a price and neither is coerced or forced to enter into the agreement, how can that possibly be classified as gouging? There is not a product in the world (that is not priced controlled through the government) that isn't sold for what the market will bear. Because someone will charge less than what the market will bear doesn't make them a saint. And because someone does charge what the market will bear doesn't make them the devil. In fact, there are often other factors at play that affect the cost of doing business, and therefore the price of the commodity.      Bravo!     How is one guy screwing his customer? By asking a price that the customer is willing to pay? Seems to me it takes two to tango.    Or is he forcing anyone who walks in through the doors to buy his ammo at the "inflated" price? That would be a different scenario altogether. 

I love their motto: "Eat in Peace."    Because if they don't post, we'll come in like Yosemite Sam and blast the place up, just as has happened, what, zero times now?

Remind me to never start a prank war with a Japanese person. 

I'm getting one. I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, HATE loading primer tubes. Even if it were only 50% effective, that's 1/2 the time spent loading primer tubes, which time I could better spend doing 1,000 other less annoying things.

If it says "Sig" on it, it gets my vote.

The 50/50 stat in no way accounts for how many of the 50% would probably be alive today if they WERE wearing their seatbelt. For example, if 1,000 people were killed, and exactly 50% weren't wearing their seat belt, i.e. 500, how many might still be alive if they were? 100? 200? In addition, it doesn't take into account how many people were NOT killed because they WERE wearing their seat belt. I can say with complete confidence that the numbers would be greatly skewed in favor of those wearing seat belts. Not only that, it has been shown, through statistics, that you're something like 85 times more likely to die being ejected from a car during a crash than if you are not. And the only way to ensure you are not is by wearing a seat belt. Like you said, that isn't anecdotal, it is statistical. Really what you are saying is exactly the same as the gun grabbers who say you're 2.5 times more likely to be shot with your own gun than use it in self defense because they discount self defense uses that don't result in death, which are the majority. Seat belts (and guns) save lives. Plain and simple.

  This is so far an anomaly, it's like arguing for parachuting without a parachute based on the handful of people that live after a complete malfunction. Or to hit a little closer to home, it's like arguing that only a moron would carry a gun because some people have survived dangerous encounters without them.   I believe the government should not mandate that an adult wear a seat belt if he doesn't want to, but anyone who doesn't needs their head examined, plain and simple. There is just not a single sound argument for not wearing a seat belt. Anecdotal evidence does not a sound argument make. See the parachute argument above. 

  Many of them might be alive today if they were wearing their seat belts and the state would be lower.   I know for a fact that a seat belt has saved my life, less than two seconds after I put it on. That was when I was twelve. I have not been without one in a passenger vehicle since. 

If you really want to try something awesome, caramelize your bacon, chop it, and sprinkle it atop creme brulee. You're welcome. 

I love Bass Pro Shop. I pass through it every time I go to the Opry Mills Mall, which is about once every 4-5 years. 

I carry OWB just like I carry otherwise. What do you mean by, "not fitting the bill"? Too uncomfortable?

I doubt I'd get the same reaction. Maybe I'll try it sometime. 

If he's to be worried about, he'll be back. Hopefully we're all making much more out of this than is needed though.

  I don't believe Weimeraners are known for their surveying skills. She probably doesn't even really grasp the concept of a property line, to be honest.      First, look up "appeal to authority" logical fallacy. Second, I do, and I neither think the the OP has over, or for that matter, under-reacted. Personally, I would approach the man if I could and explain nicely, but firmly enough that he knew I was serious, that my family is my concern and would appreciate it if he didn't trespass on my property. 95% of the time that will take care of it. Most people aren't a-holes, the a-holes just get the most press.    But the important thing to remember here is that none of our opinions matter in the least. The only thing that matters is whether the OP feels a little better now. Best of luck to you all. 

  You should have countered by asking for his calendar, day and night, for the next 30 days with assurance that you could show up to any event on it. He must think we're dumb enough to believe that every back room deal happens in a back room at the capital, and not at the golf clubs, watering holes, or strip clubs. No, we're not nearly that dumb. 

  Anti-gunners never stop spouting lies that have been debunked for decades. How often do you STILL hear that you're x times more likely to be killed with your own gun than use it in self defense in your home? That is based on a 1980's study that was debunked by a third grader before the ink was dry. And yet they still use it as "proof" that you're better off without a gun.      Probably. He's an anti-gunner posing as a pro-gunner, just like he did when he was in Knoxville.      Well, we know they aren't beyond lying. They have done it before.      The smart move would be for Haslam to grow some balls and take a stand for what he believes in like a man. But we all know that politicians' balls are removed on the way into the office on their first day as an elected official.

He's a cute one all right. My dog did the same thing when he was a pup. Now he's all lap dog.    I read an article a few months back that said researchers had discovered that when you come home and a dog is excited to see you, its brain releases the same chemical that a person's brain releases when they are in love. That puts in perspective how a dog feels about you. If that isn't the cure for depression, I don't know what is. 

You're going to like the truck. Here are a few things I have learned:   1. The center console slides forward to be a better armrest. Grasp the handle like you're going to open it, and just slide it forward. Voila! 2. The mode button on the steering wheel will turn the radio/head unit on/off by holding it down. 3. There is a map holder under the center console.  4. There is a cover for the long hole next to the cup holders under the center console. Drop enough stuff down there and have to remove the cup holders to get to it, and you'll probably leave it on there like I do. 5. As referenced in #4, you can remove the cup holders. Just pull straight up. 6. Don't try to do anything like setting a destination in the GPS or pairing with Bluetooth while driving. It's disabled because obviously a passenger couldn't possibly do any of those things. Thank you Toyota for protecting me from myself. 7. It's been mentioned before, but the rear seats slide forward and recline. This gives you a bit of extra room behind the rear seats for storage if you need it. 8. There is a 115v two-prong electrical outlet in the back, but you have to turn it on in the front using a button on the dash to the right of the steering wheel.   There's probably a few more useful tips that I can't think of right now. Enjoy your truck. I know you will. 

  Only in the northern hemisphere. So it's actually hemispherical warming. ;)

  Exactly what I was thinking. 

  I was looking for a Ford when I found my Tundra too. I assumed the Ford would be less expensive, but for the options I wanted I couldn't find a Ford anywhere close to the price. After I bought the Tundra a mechanic friend of mine, who is also a TGO member said I made the right choice. He said he sees way too many of the (I think) 5.4L F150s in his shop. As with all things car related, YMMV. I, however, am forever a Toyota man now. At least when it comes to trucks.

Aside from the practical advice above, I have an '08 Tundra Limited, and man do I love it! I guarantee you my next truck will be a new version of the same truck. Here are some things I like about it:   1. The cab is ROOMY! Adults can fit very comfortably in the sliding and reclining rear seats.  2. All the wiz-bang features. I got nav, in dash CD changer, dual power heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, leather, sunroof/moonroof, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise, DVD player for the back with wireless headphones and remote, 20" wheels, 6 air bags, LSD, back up camera, seat memory, power heated mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, aux port for the iPod/iPhone, huge center console, etc. 3. Plenty of power. It can pull the space shuttle. 'Nuf said. 4. Sexiest truck out there. Period. 5. It's a Toyota. I like having a car I can drive, rather than one my mechanic can drive. I have 96,000 miles, give or a take a grand, and haven't had a single repair done to it other than the preventative maintenance.  6. For a truck, it handles pretty well. Mine is about due for some shocks though. If this one hasn't had them, it probably is too. 7. Made in 'Murica. Tundras are built by American works in Texas. Not in Mexico or Canada under an American name. 8. The bed rail system that is standard. Pretty slick system for tying stuff down in the bed. 9. Pretty much everything, except:     1. Mileage. It's a big truck. What do you expect? I average 15.9MPG. I drive somewhere between mild and semi-aggressive. I don't floor it everywhere I go, but I know how to merge with Interstate traffic at Interstate speeds and I do so.  2. Big tires = big tire cost. Factor that kind of stuff in. 3. Really, my only complaints about this truck will all be money related. Though total cost of ownership, even with the higher price tag, will be below some of the other brands.    I really can't recommend the Tundra enough. I get compliments every time somebody new gets in it, sometimes even the third and fourth time they get in. The Tundra rocks. You will never hear me utter a bad word about. I like it that much. Best vehicle I have ever owned, with the possible exception of the three Honda Accords I have owned, including my wife's current car. 

Oooooh! I want to build an M14 now.

  *you're   Sorry, couldn't resist. ;)     I don't think the seeds have any nutritional value at all. In fact, they contain trace amounts of cyanide, so probably just the opposite. Your body can easily process the small amounts in them, so it's not toxic to humans.

I laughed. Pretty funny.