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- Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:12 pm
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- Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
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Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
INELY grate some extra cheddar (or go all out and use parmesan), and press that in a thin layer onto the buttery outside of the sandwich. Then use a hot non-stick pan to fry, while pressing down with a spatula, until golden. I would have thought the cheese would stick to the pan that way. I've done...
- Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:59 pm
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- Topic: Stray dogs and their owners
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Re: Stray dogs and their owners
Be aware that feral dogs are far more dangerous than a pack of coyotes as the dogs often will hunt for fun; coyotes typically don't.
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:32 am
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
A general question on shooting pictures when one is 'out in public'. I get that if I pay to attend something (event, zoo, botanic gardens, etc) that I need to read/review their photography policy so I know what I can and can't take photos of and what I can do with those photos (usually just no comme...
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:06 pm
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- Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
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Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
Snork and piedmontfields have it right for cheeses. It isn't just the age of the cheese but the type of the cheese... ones with more fat melt better. I like a sourdough bread, buttered on the outside (I've tried the mayo version and didn't like it). My only problem with tomatoes is because of their ...
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:49 pm
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- Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
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Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
KathyK wrote:The internet has provided a public forum for anyone who wants it. I believe that's unfortunate.
If it is indeed unfortunate - who would get to decide who gets to use the public forum and who doesn't?
IMO, it's either everyone or no one...
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:48 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
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Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
One step at a time, until a nihilistic gun culture is only a thing of memory. Interesting comment... You referring to the 'terrorist' aspect of nihilism or rejection of established laws or ?? I think the most commonly used meaning is "rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief ...
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:00 pm
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- Topic: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
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Re: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
No, I don't.
I'm just not that interested in building my 'like' count (as if you couldn't tell by some of my responses to various topics
I'm just not that interested in building my 'like' count (as if you couldn't tell by some of my responses to various topics
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:22 pm
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- Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
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Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
xhltsalute wrote:One step at a time, until a nihilistic gun culture is only a thing of memory.
Interesting comment...
You referring to the 'terrorist' aspect of nihilism or rejection of established laws or ??
- Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:19 pm
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- Topic: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
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Re: Are any of the candidates, either party, electable?
AirsAboveNC wrote:It's really disheartening. Comments sections are full of people who are so sure that theirs is the only correct view and anyone with a different perspective is evil, stupid, mentally ill, or all three.
This type of behavior isn't limited to comments on political articles, unfortunately...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 6:37 pm
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- Topic: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
- Replies: 23
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- Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:10 pm
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
I have the 58 1.4 reserved and set to arrive the day before i need it :) I'll keep it for both nights with Luminaria and decide in january what I want to shoot just the Sonoran Light exhibit with :) It looks like it would also be a great tabletop lens as well. I did look local and the two places tha...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:06 pm
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- Topic: Sacramento/Placerville CA Photo Workshop Suggestions
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Re: Sacramento/Placerville CA Photo Workshop Suggestions
Suzon,
Keep me in mind for the Phoenix area
Keep me in mind for the Phoenix area
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 3:41 pm
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
I have the Nikkor 14-24 :) (but it's not fast enough for the night stuff). Got it to do "architecture" photos but just now getting around to wanting to play with it... I'll have to poke around to see if there are local places that rent lenses that have that lens. I didn't see anything else...
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:42 am
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
I found a nice lens (Nikkor 58mm f1.4) on borrowlenses. (This bad boy is NOT cheap to buy; definitely cheaper to rent to see if I need to start saving ).
Are they a good company to work with?
Good recommendation for any other lens to try?
Do you recommend the extra $$ for the damage waiver?
Are they a good company to work with?
Good recommendation for any other lens to try?
Do you recommend the extra $$ for the damage waiver?
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:51 pm
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
VLF, thank you! Good suggestion on renting - do you have any preferred rental companies to work with? I might try to get one for one of my visits. I have the 105 prime but it's also f2.8. Do you use the histogram on the back to help with setting appropriate exposure compensation? The Munro light scu...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:08 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
- Replies: 114
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Re: Where we have failed....
CT, out of curiosity, have you been successful in changing anyone's mind about a subject/opinion in which they have firm, deep-seated belief??? And a more generic question... of those of you who read, what is it, motherjones.com(?) as a news source, how much time do you spend fact checking to ensure...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:59 pm
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- Topic: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
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Re: Should we have a What's for Dinner or Cooking new forum?
Oh, and count me in on the idea of a Kitchen/Garden/Home single forum... that way it could cover planting garlic, which book you reading, how to remodel...
OTOH, it is nice to have only a single place to look for stuff instead of trying to divine where someone might put a specific topic
OTOH, it is nice to have only a single place to look for stuff instead of trying to divine where someone might put a specific topic
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:53 am
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- Topic: General photography related stuff thread
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Re: General photography related stuff thread
Since VLF opened the door :D I have reservations for https://www.dbg.org/events/bruce-munro-sonoran-light (3 different nights... :oops: ). Two of the nights include https://www.dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-las-luminarias I have in my hand the D750 and the 70-200mm f2.8. Suggestions on where to start...
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:22 pm
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- Topic: Want to add photos, but 'file too large'?
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Re: Want to add photos, but 'file too large'?
Chancellor, what would have helped me (well, at least in this case ) is just knowing the max size of the files. Then we can fuss around until we comply
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:24 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
You DO NOT read for content, do you? I have repeated said I do not watch FOX - I don't like their biased reporting (but then again, I don't like most media's biased, sensationalized reporting). I am not distressed. You appear to be. Perception *is* reality for the perceiver. It is what it is. Heaven...
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:25 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
KathyK wrote:Perception is not reality when it comes to facts. It's distressing that I have to point this out to you.
It's distressing that you think that "facts" are what dictate what people believe. People tend to believe what they perceive are facts - regardless of the accuracy of those facts.
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:23 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
Thanks!
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:54 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
I'm in the Phoenix area so freeze/thaw shouldn't be a big issue
Planter is 18-24" deep.
Do you plant garlic from bulbs you buy at the grocery store or specifically from nursery/online?
Planter is 18-24" deep.
Do you plant garlic from bulbs you buy at the grocery store or specifically from nursery/online?
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:48 pm
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- Topic: We've been adopted by an escaped domestic rat, sigh.....
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Re: We've been adopted by an escaped domestic rat, sigh.....
I'm not personally fond of rats but in looking for alternative homes, you might want to see if there is a Barn Hunt club near you. ( http://www.barnhunt.com ). They use rats in tubes as part of their trials. The rats are well cared for (the rule book has a whole section on the safe treatment of the ...
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:19 am
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
So yes, in addition to being biased and prejudiced, FOX IS WRONG about a lot of stuff. I didn't say if FOX was right or wrong. The people who get their information from them think FOX is right. Perception is often reality for the perceiver... no? I don't need to read that article... I don't watch F...
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:22 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
MLP, I think you meant CT and not Code3 ;) And I agree with your comments... LE hears about many threats made to/about LE that never make the media. I've sat in patrol before-shift briefings and heard about some of those threats. And no, I did not go running to the media - that would be betraying th...
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:30 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
If an "otherwise intelligent and productive person" is trusting FOX as their primary source of information... that is biased, sheltered and possibly a type of prejudice way of thinking isn't it? What is stopping these people you mention, from expanding their sources/resources of gaining i...
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:17 pm
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- Topic: Planting garlic today
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Re: Planting garlic today
I have a 2'x4' "planter" on a table (about 18-24" in depth).
Would it be feasible to plant garlic in a section of that?
Would it be feasible to plant garlic in a section of that?
- Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:17 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
But most of us realize that and know that it is a minority. Most??? I believe just a very few. I personally believe the vast majority of the population believes the media and doesn't take into consideration (or even considers) that the media goes for sensationalism... if the media says it, it must ...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:49 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
I said it before earlier in the thread. This is the generation of no losers...only winners and trophies for participation. This is not a healthy environment for children because it is NOT indicative of the real world. There will always be winners and therefore losers. I agree completely. I don't ag...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:38 pm
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- Topic: Keurig or Keurig-style coffee makers: Do you like them?
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Re: Keurig or Keurig-style coffee makers: Do you like them?
I've had 2. Each broke after about a year. Coffee was ok but I have since turned into a coffee snob and have a Jura that grinds and brews
If/when the Jura breaks, I would not get another Keurig.
If/when the Jura breaks, I would not get another Keurig.
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:28 am
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
No she was not a danger to anyone & the deputy was not in fear for his life. ?? In fear for one's life typically justifies the use of lethal force which neither applies in this case... IMO, she was a danger to herself and others with her behavior. Would you have wanted to try to deal with her? ...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:23 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
I agree with her on this particular note as well. I just find it a bit imature, misleading, baiting, game playing, enter own descriptive word... to claim she doesn't own a gun on one thread/board to "maybe I do/maybe I don't, nyuh, nyuh, nyuh..." Sorry I misinterpreted this ever so helpfu...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:45 am
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
CT certainly appeared to care...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:30 pm
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- Topic: Compression Fractures/Kyphoplasty
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Re: Compression Fractures/Kyphoplasty
A very wise person once told me that all back surgery (excluding something say, from an accident) is elective. You may, some day, to elect to have the surgery. It depends on the procedure, your circumstances, your personal tolerance for whatever pain you are in. There are some very good suggestions ...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:42 pm
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- Topic: What changed? USA and guns
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Re: What changed? USA and guns
CanadianTrotter wrote:Is the liability insurance for a car the same as a gun?
In theory, every driver should have liability insurance. Yes, you can get it, you just might have to pay dearly for it. In practice, there are drivers with no insurance.
Someone else said they were tired of the gun/car analogies...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:39 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
Chancellor wrote:In 10 years will others be arguing how we need to make stronger laws so that little Susie can't take the car out at 6 years old because her parents left it running?
Oh, wait... more legislation... where have I heard that before???
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:39 pm
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- Topic: Where we have failed....
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Re: Where we have failed....
well then i would go to say that is proof that excessive force was used, and I will change my mind. i think he should have removed her, but not with sufficient aggression to actually hurt her. There are ways to physically ask for compliance minimizing the likelihood of injury, and if you are workin...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:32 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
I agree with her on this particular note as well. I just find it a bit imature, misleading, baiting, game playing, enter own descriptive word... to claim she doesn't own a gun on one thread/board to "maybe I do/maybe I don't, nyuh, nyuh, nyuh..." If you wish to apply all those adjectives ...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:27 pm
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- Topic: Can my American friends comment on this?
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Re: Can my American friends comment on this?
We are also a year out from the presidential election. A lot can happen between now and then to any candidate...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:26 pm
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- Topic: Smoking a chicken?
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Re: Smoking a chicken?
I don't think the changing of the chips will help much. Smoked fish seems to work because fish has a distinctive taste to begin with, chicken can't compete with smoke in the same way that tofu can't. Pheasant might smoke well. Oh and what about cheese? Or would it just melt? I think the wood does m...
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:23 am
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
boots-aregard wrote:The idiots packing heat in a grocery where her toddler can get hold of it? What would you recommend?
Shop someplace else?
More stringent laws to address parental stupidity and ignorance?
"Packing heat"... one of my personal favorite phrases
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:01 pm
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- Topic: bathroom remodelers?
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Re: bathroom remodelers?
I'm with Canyon. I'd rather have a tub outside that is full/warm all the time rather than deal with a huge tub indoors that takes a whole tank of water. I had a soaking tub, I couldn't fit in it and took a 50 gal tank of hot water and it still wasn't warm enough... (ignoring that it didn't even have...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:58 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
I *do* believe in lowering risk when I can. Where's the gun 'seatbelt'? You must not drive your car then either. IMO, tons of risk there from other drivers... sober, drunk, under the influence of legal and illegal drugs... even drivers that are in a rush and think they are more important than you a...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:38 am
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
Figgy wrote:start throwing the murder charge at people who are not police who shoot individuals and you'll find that people will not want to carry guns in public
Even if they don't meet the legal definition of 'murder' vs something like manslaughter??
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:14 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
And now I wonder who's paranoid...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:56 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
People like WMW appear to be paranoid that their lives are going to be threatened at any given moment, so they must be armed as they stroll through the Piggly Wiggly. What a way to go through life. :( If that's how you want to perceive me, I'm perfectly fine with that... As a general statement (and...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:29 am
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
You keep repeating, "assuming I have a gun". I believe you have said in different threads/in different forums, that you don't currently own a gun... please correct me if I'm wrong. Frankly, it is none of anyone's business in a public forum whether or not I have in my possession a firearm ...
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:58 pm
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- Topic: The good guy with a gun
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Re: The good guy with a gun
You run around with a gun, you're looking to use it. And unless you're a hunter and you're carrying a hunting specific gun in the woods during hunting season, you're looking to use the gun you're carrying to do someone else harm. That makes you either a vigilante, a terrorist or a murderer. Serious...
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 2:03 pm
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- Topic: A living wage and homelessness
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Re: A living wage and homelessness
Remember the guy who gave his employees a $70,000 minimum wage back in 2011 (and drastically cut his own salary to that figure, too)? Here's what's happened to the company since then: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2015/10/23/remember_dan_price_of_gravity_payments_who_gave_his_employees_a_70_0...