That's perspective for you. Now I'm sorry I don't believe the magic-man-in-the-sky theory...."Jennifer, cut it out! You're so bad. Your breath smells like feet."
Any of us can become a nut container with no warning whatsoever. What would you do if you walked in from duck hunting to find your wife/lover in the arms of another?
You are partly correct. In the words of Harold Robbins Haldeman, "Once the toothpaste is out of the tube, it's hard to get it back in." Safety training requirements for weapons' ownership is likely more practical (and statistically probable) than a meaningful ban in the U.S. That said, the idea that teachers having guns in the classroom would cause less, not more, carnage in the long term is apocryphal. I remember the kids I went to school with....being aware there were weapons on the premises would have been more than some of them could bear. Intended.
Full disclosure: As a Vertexan, I was raised in the former and reside in the latter. I hunted with a single shot 22 in the 6th & 7th grade until my father and grandfather were confident I was ready to upgrade to a 22 magnum rifle with a small clip. Hunter safety courses, adorning blaze orange so the 'flatlanders wouldn't mistake me for a deer', constant reproaching on my weapons handling...the whole nine yards. I remember a few shooter-knows-victim incidents, but I would say on the whole that the smallish population in that part of the Country were much more responsible gun owners than what I have seen elsewhere. It's worth referencing Calhoun's behavorial sink, perhaps, but it's also possible what works in one tribe does not work in another.
IF you practice, and especially if you've been well trained, discharging rounds on full-auto in short bursts while on the move is deadly effective. Civilian ownership of fully automatic and burstfire machine guns has not been much of an issue in the States since the federal gov't began making it difficult during the runs of Dillinger, Barrow, and Parker, et al. More importantly, they are not the weapon of choice for the recent spate of deranged attackers. The Connectinut brought a rifle and left it in the vehicle...no big mystery there, the handguns are MUCH easier to conceal. Meanwhile, ask yourselves this: how many years, perhaps generations, would it take to rid America of bullet-delivery devices if they were outlawed this morning?
This. People who are successful in their individual endeavors, whether it be Hollywood actors or captains of industry, tend to reflect upon their success as a product of inherently better genetics rather than happenstance and opportunity. Hell, blind belief in one's inherent ability is a prerequisite for success in many vocations. Forgive the football analogy, but ever notice what happens to a field goal kicker when he loses his happy thoughts?
Ah yes....the 1st world guilt complex variant of "Eat your leftover meatloaf 'cause there are starving kids in Africa".
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"We have deserts in America too....we just don't live there!" __Screaming Sammy Kinison
And Bonus Round! You will be browsing with Internet Explorer right out of the box. No troublesome free downloading of the things you're used to off the internet either! Fear not, all software can be purchased safely from the Microsoft Windows store....meh!
Sorry, but no. Though the FAA considers the Surface tablet highly unlikely to bring down the jet you're on, it is a virtual lock to bring down English dominance by allowing downloads in Korean. (blogs.cio.com/mobilewireless/17626/microsoft-surface-tablet-review)
This. And what about your garden variety religious zealots who deny medical care to their children as part of a belief set that their magical benefactor will heal them?
Satellite phones were in fact subsidized by some gov't. entity in rural southwest Texas as recently as a couple of years ago for ranchers there. I don't know if the program is still in place, or whether the subsidizing entity was county, state, or federal...but some ranching friends of ours were able to acquire a couple for next to nothing because cell service is virtually nonexistent in many areas.
Satellite phones are subsidized for the most rural of residents, too....as is rural electric service. Should not our country brothers and sisters enjoy modern conveniences such as electricity, phone service, and internet while they grow our subsidized corn, soybeans, and cotton?
After all, SOS Clinton is on record as admitting to the use of cyber-terrorista against a Muslim recruiting site. In all likelihood, the new generation Bond will have a Cheetos-stained keyboard.
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That's perspective for you. Now I'm sorry I don't believe the magic-man-in-the-sky theory...."Jennifer, cut it out! You're so bad. Your breath smells like feet."
No sir...they are as free to spout nonsense as you and I.
Any of us can become a nut container with no warning whatsoever. What would you do if you walked in from duck hunting to find your wife/lover in the arms of another?
You are partly correct. In the words of Harold Robbins Haldeman, "Once the toothpaste is out of the tube, it's hard to get it back in." Safety training requirements for weapons' ownership is likely more practical (and statistically probable) than a meaningful ban in the U.S. That said, the idea that teachers having guns in the classroom would cause less, not more, carnage in the long term is apocryphal. I remember the kids I went to school with....being aware there were weapons on the premises would have been more than some of them could bear. Intended.
Full disclosure: As a Vertexan, I was raised in the former and reside in the latter. I hunted with a single shot 22 in the 6th & 7th grade until my father and grandfather were confident I was ready to upgrade to a 22 magnum rifle with a small clip. Hunter safety courses, adorning blaze orange so the 'flatlanders wouldn't mistake me for a deer', constant reproaching on my weapons handling...the whole nine yards. I remember a few shooter-knows-victim incidents, but I would say on the whole that the smallish population in that part of the Country were much more responsible gun owners than what I have seen elsewhere. It's worth referencing Calhoun's behavorial sink, perhaps, but it's also possible what works in one tribe does not work in another.
IF you practice, and especially if you've been well trained, discharging rounds on full-auto in short bursts while on the move is deadly effective. Civilian ownership of fully automatic and burstfire machine guns has not been much of an issue in the States since the federal gov't began making it difficult during the runs of Dillinger, Barrow, and Parker, et al. More importantly, they are not the weapon of choice for the recent spate of deranged attackers. The Connectinut brought a rifle and left it in the vehicle...no big mystery there, the handguns are MUCH easier to conceal. Meanwhile, ask yourselves this: how many years, perhaps generations, would it take to rid America of bullet-delivery devices if they were outlawed this morning?
This. People who are successful in their individual endeavors, whether it be Hollywood actors or captains of industry, tend to reflect upon their success as a product of inherently better genetics rather than happenstance and opportunity. Hell, blind belief in one's inherent ability is a prerequisite for success in many vocations. Forgive the football analogy, but ever notice what happens to a field goal kicker when he loses his happy thoughts?
Nope... we were fresh out of nightcrawlers when I caught this beast with the wife's mouthy parrot... mmmm, Polly want a fish hook?
The export of military technology to so many different nations, depending on the political wind of the moment, makes this a highly likely occurrence.
Mod: Crafty....well done!
So no health care for your Senators and Congressmen?
Ah yes....the 1st world guilt complex variant of "Eat your leftover meatloaf 'cause there are starving kids in Africa". -------- "We have deserts in America too....we just don't live there!" __Screaming Sammy Kinison
And Bonus Round! You will be browsing with Internet Explorer right out of the box. No troublesome free downloading of the things you're used to off the internet either! Fear not, all software can be purchased safely from the Microsoft Windows store....meh!
Sorry, but no. Though the FAA considers the Surface tablet highly unlikely to bring down the jet you're on, it is a virtual lock to bring down English dominance by allowing downloads in Korean. (blogs.cio.com/mobilewireless/17626/microsoft-surface-tablet-review)
Yeah they suck, but each of them has a top tier health care plan.
This. And what about your garden variety religious zealots who deny medical care to their children as part of a belief set that their magical benefactor will heal them?
Began to suspect it was a Ronco product when those riveting Kardashian stories started popping up on my email home page...
Why didn't the chicken cross the road?
Satellite phones were in fact subsidized by some gov't. entity in rural southwest Texas as recently as a couple of years ago for ranchers there. I don't know if the program is still in place, or whether the subsidizing entity was county, state, or federal...but some ranching friends of ours were able to acquire a couple for next to nothing because cell service is virtually nonexistent in many areas.
Nope. Received tens mixed with twenties last time out at the ATM...
I've always thought there should be a mod for crafty.
Satellite phones are subsidized for the most rural of residents, too....as is rural electric service. Should not our country brothers and sisters enjoy modern conveniences such as electricity, phone service, and internet while they grow our subsidized corn, soybeans, and cotton?
But Mitt said it was only up to 47%?
Well done sir.
After all, SOS Clinton is on record as admitting to the use of cyber-terrorista against a Muslim recruiting site. In all likelihood, the new generation Bond will have a Cheetos-stained keyboard.