Spook

At what point do you think gas will hit the 5.00 mark(nat.avg)? No one can predict such things but I don't think it will hit $5/gal as a national average this calendar year. Perhaps it will get there in California or New York where prices are always higher. Five dollars is a significant psychological mark and as it approached people would seriously begin to cut down their usage which would keep the demand down, thus the prices from rising that far. OPEC drives supply and geopolitics could have a say, too. As has been noted, Europeans have been paying $4-5/gallon for decades. The Brits also pay through the nose and workers strike over a hike in gas prices. Think that might happen here?

- Ron believes we can have relations with other countries without getting involved in their politics and internal affairs. I believe that is a highly naive' position. The countries we are most interested in will then go to our adversaries for their aid/assistance. That leaves us out of the equation. - The true isolationists are the ones who send foreign aid to prop up leaders the people hate and bomb countries to the stoneage. Isn't that just a bit contradictory? Which countries are at the stoneage level now due to bombing? - Nothing isolates us more or opens us up to terrorist attacks than meddling with the internal affairs of foreign governments. Please don't tell me you're one of those who believe we brought 9-11 on ourselves. If that was the case why are so many other countries also being attacked? What you call meddling can also be called positive influence. I will admit we aren't perfect at it. - Plus we are flat broke, we can't afford welfare to foreign countries right now. Redistributing Americas wealth around the world should at least be put on hold until we can get back on our feet. I would gladly spend money on some foreign aid than on many of the domestic programs that have proven to be useless over the past decades. "Redistributing Americas wealth", huh? It is less than one percent of the U. S. budget. On the other hand, I do agree with some of his immigration policy positions and the fact that the Federal Reserve needs to be audited.

Not only is Ron Paul's age an issue for many, his positions are not in the majority. For example, he would, by his own words, end foreign aid. I know alot of folks will jump up and shout "Amen!), and I don't agree with all of our foreign aid, but that is insane. Paul is an isolationist, that is not good for the country economically, socially or militarily. Also, he has no executive experience, much like Obama, and you can see where that gets us. He's a lightweight in that category. A president is only one person. Key to how an administration is successful is who he brings in for senior staff and cabinet positions. Paul's does not have those folks in his stable. So far as Obama not being the Dems nominee, I once thought that Hillary would resign after 18-24 months and start her own campaign against BHO. Doesn't look like that's gonna happen now. (Although she might leave or be booted for being an incompentent Secretary of State). There is no one else to challenge Obama. Regardless, it will be interesting to watch the Repubs find a candidate. No one really stands out yet. Not to say someone won't but right now the only way we get a Republican president is that folks vote against BHO.

A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for Obama....

Regardless of what binoculars you choose, please stay safe over there.

So very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless him and comfort his family and friends.

Shoota40 - I have an old P85 and it shoots great. I also have my daughter's P95 and it is sweet, too. You made a good choice.

Enjoy it... if recent history is any indication they won't make the playoffs next year.

I purchased the .357 for my wife but I'm thinkin' of carrying it. What kind of IWB and/or pocket holsters do you guys recommend?

You da Man, Mr. AK.... I can contribute a keg of Shine Bock from my kegerator.

Argggggh! I have some severe loadout envy. Looks like I'd be heading to Clinton, too.

You got the prayers DB... Keep the faith.

She's on my prayer list, Luke...

Very Nice..... I've run a few Trojans hard in my day.

Called Mark at the Safe House about the BigHorn Safes he had on sale and bought the Model 6039 (30 gun, 32 cu ft, 830 lbs, 1200F 70-min. fire rating). Very good quality without the bells and whistles for a good price. Even better is that it was installed in my house within three hours and I live 70 miles from the store. The delivery and installation could not have been more professional. I highly recommend the Nashville Safe House.

Danny - Check this out. These are from the Safe House. If you can get up there and take delivery its a good deal on these safes. Gun Safe Big Horn Two Sizes

I just decided I didn't want to be caught short if that unpredictable situation arose where I might need a firearm to defend myself or my bride of 30+ years (or anyone else for that matter.)

UPS delivered today as scheduled... Glad to have 'em.

Seems Sony showed this at an executive conference. Pretty interesting stuff.

So far so good... Received a shipping notice email from them on Monday and the tracking notice shows they will be in my hands on Friday. No problems with Botach on this transaction. Tks again for the heads up. Cheers....

Might want to read this. "Executive Orders do not require Congressional approval to take effect but they have the same legal weight as laws passed by Congress." ThisNation.com--What is an Executive Order? Cheers, Spook

Happy for Sadie.... and you. Hope she fully recovers soon.

Beer - Shiner Bock (great Texas beer) Wine - Good quality reds Scotch - Chivas or Johnny Walker Green Label Yum yum....

Many thanks for the heads up.... that's a good price. Ordered five.

LT - glad things are looking up. That peanut butter does wonderful things!!! Hope she gets to go home soon.