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naw, when pigs fly the libertarians will win. dear God, let me see a formation of airborne swine before November.... witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Now THAT'S funny! witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

What is it, 6 out of every ten federal inmates are in prison based on non violent drug charges? And something like for every three drug convicts thrown in prison, one violent offender is let loose? How many billions wasted, and how many repeat offenders (Index One offenses) released early? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Hunting Fact Sheet 2003 Often camouflaged from the public eye, the efforts of hunters as conservationists over the last century have restored America`s game populations and enhanced the habitat of numerous wildlife species. No other group has come close to sportsmen in contributing the volunteer hours and funding necessary to make such an impact on wildlife conservation. President Theodore Roosevelt, arguably America`s first prominent conservationist, knew first hand of the advantages regulated hunting and conservation bring to wildlife. During the late 1800s, Roosevelt saw animal numbers deteriorate because of over-hunting driven by unregulated meat and fur markets. As President, Roosevelt began creating programs aimed at restoring game populations to healthy levels. Hunting is an integral part of the fabric of our economy and cultural heritage and it is also an important wildlife management tool. Everyone benefits from the excise taxes that hunters voluntarily pay on guns, ammunition and outdoor equipment. Since 1937, hunters have contributed over 4 billion dollars through the Pittman-Robertson Act for the benefit of all wildlife species. These dollars have been used to purchase millions of acres of public lands. Through over 10,000 clubs and organizations such as NRA, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International, National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Quail Unlimited, sportsmen contribute an additional $300 million each year to wildlife conservation activities. Hunters and fishermen fund nearly 75% of the annual income for all 50 state conservation agencies. Through license fees and excise taxes on arms and gear, sportsmen contribute $200 million per year for wildlife conservation. (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Hunting Is A Vital Part Of American Culture - Hunting is an important and traditional recreational activity in which 20,000,000 Americans 16 years old and older participate. - Hunters have been and continue to be among the foremost supporters of sound wildlife management and conservation practices in the United States. - Hunters and organizations related to hunting provide direct assistance to wildlife managers and enforcement officers at all levels of government. - Hunting is an essential component of effective wildlife management, in that it tends to reduce conflicts between people and wildlife and provides incentives for the conservation of wildlife habitats and ecosystems on which wildlife depends. Through legislative programs designed to channel funds back into the conservation process, hunters have restored populations of deer, elk, antelope, turkeys and ducks to record numbers. - Hunting contributes over $30 billion to the economy each year, supporting over 1,000,000 jobs. (National Shooting Sports Foundation) - Hunting provides food for people. For nearly a decade, hunters have provided thousands of pounds of game meat through donation programs such as Hunters Sharing the Harvest and Hunters for the Hungry. - Hunting helps manage animal populations resulting in less human/animal traffic accidents. Hunting Teaches Responsible Gun Ownership The socialization into gun ownership is also vastly different for legal and illegal gun owners. [Adolescents] who own legal guns have fathers who own guns for sport and hunting. On the other hand, those who own illegal guns have friends who own illegal guns and are far more likely to be gang members. (U.S. Dept. Of Justice, March 1994, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention -Urban Delinquency & Substance Abuse, July 1993.) Persons in rural areas are more likely to be hunters. The total violent crime rate and murder rate in rural counties are 61% and 41% lower, respectively, than those found in metropolitan areas. (Drawn from FBI Uniform Crime Reports, Crime in the United States 2002.) Pittman-Robertson Act The vehicle that actually transforms money into habitat, ecological study into proven conservation tactics, and the idea of harmony between nature and society into reality is the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. Who fuels this vehicle? Sportsmen. Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on Sept. 2, 1937, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, or the Pittman-Robertson Act, created a 10% excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Revenue is deposited in a special trust fund under the management of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to be used for state wildlife restoration projects. In the 1970s the excise tax was extended to archery equipment and handguns. One-half of the tax revenue collected on handguns and archery equipment may be used by state fish and wildlife agencies for hunter safety training and range development. The approximately 200 million dollars generated by Pittman-Robertson each year are matched with sportsmens` dollars at the state level to pay for projects that will restore wildlife populations, expand habitat and train hunters. To date, more than $4.2 billion in federal excise revenue has been generated. (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

As an aside, I found this amusing. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

How can you tell me that with a straight face? Where in god's name did you two get your information on Hamas? They want to establish an Islamic paradise from the mediterrainian to the Jordan river. In case you're not sure where I'm talking about, look at the attached map. In August 1988 Hamas published the Islamic Covenant - its ideological credo. Two english translations can be found here and here. Sources on Hamas, so that you might gain some idea of what you are talking about. http://www.ict.org.il/inter_ter/orgdet.cfm?orgid=13 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/978626.stm http://www.terrorismanswers.com/groups/hamas.html http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/hamas.htm Final word: Anyone claiming anything other than "both sides are to blame" is either ignorant or biased. However, do not try to convince me Hamas is anything other than "terrorist scumbags." witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

......blank look...... witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

The Pillars of The Earth by Ken Fowlett Never read him. Sounds like I know what to borrow from Barnes & Noble next. (Yup, they're my library now, I work for them) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Go west, young man, haven't you been told, California's full of whiskey, women, and gold... I don't know what the weather will be here, and it doesn't really matter for me. Next weekend or two, watch out, I'm coming home!!! (well, to find a home dz anyway) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Well, have you? Simple rules: only one book, the last really good book you read. (providing the amazon link never hurt) Mine is A Republic, Not an Empire: Reclaiming America's Destiny by Patrick J. Buchanan (yes, him). found here It is quite possibly the best book on foreign policy I have ever read, seen, or heard about. I recommend it to anyone who likes to talk politics. You also might be surprised to find yourself agreeing with him even if you disagree with everything he has to say about here at home. I was. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Do the words "Pearl, Mississippi" mean anything to anyone here? . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

No, you do not have to have your dna in your passport. The requirement is "biometric" information, as I understand it. That basically means fingerprints. You can get them in the UK, but you have to go to London, Belfast, and maybe Edinburgh, but I'm not sure about that last one. I think it means you have to go to a consulate, not just a post office (if that's where you get them). Also, the US passport has no such requirement. You are referring to anyone else's passport if they want to enter the US. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

See, now that's where I have a problem. I have no issue with every convicted felon in the country being swabbed. In fact, I support it. I think every felon in a prison supported by federal dollars should be swabbed and checked against unsolved crimes. (if DNA can set death row inmates free, why can't it replace them with the people who belong there?) I do not, however, support every person arrested for a felony being swabbed. Being arrested does not mean you give up your rights. Innocent until proven guilty, remember that one? A person on this site was wrongly accused of a felony. Should his privacy be invaded? Should his genetic makeup be on file with law enforcement? Should he be a suspect later on in life because of false accusations and perjury? (remember, cops will look at it as "he beat the wrap," not as he was actually innocent) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

My guess is that they/he would have tried to pull our forces out of the area, including Kuwait, Saudi, and Iraq. I VERY HIGHLY doubt we would have gone to war, though I haven't seen everything a president would have seen. I also don't know who the LP candidate was, so I can't make sound judgments as to what his personal reaction would have been. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Yeah, they would've against the idea being involved in Iraq. Problem is, we've been "involved" since Gulf War One. (military presence and missions never ceased) They would not be for the idea of dropping everything and running, they just wouldn't do it again. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Thanks for the clarification. Are they swabbing only people convicted of crimes, or anyone arrested and sent there? (maybe I'm not understanding, are arrestees sent there, or only convicts?) . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Sorry for the second post, but this seemed like a different topic. If you want to look more specifically at some of their positions, check here: http://www.lp.org/issues/ witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I can't take the credit, I just quoted that off the top of their site. But yes, I do happen to agree with the vast majority of their positions (free trade is an oissue with me, I prefer the US look out for it's own interests and then everyone else's). The single best articulation of foreign policy ideas that I agree with have been published by Pat Buchannon. They guy may be nuts when it comes to domestic affairs, but he is right on in the foreign arena. ps - please don't judge his ideas until you read what he actually has to say, you will be pleasantly surprised. I say this because so many people think of what they have heard about him (negatives) and they discount him without ever listening. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Right, let's throw the country to the wolves. There's a good idea. Let's hand it over to the fundamentalists, the terrorists, etc. Wonderful idea. That is probably the most ignorant, moronic, idiotic, numbskulled statement I have read in a very long time. You hear about bombings killing marines, and marines killing peopel that attack them. What about the Iraqis being targeted by the bombers? The ones who are trying to help rebuild their country, infrastructure, police, army, etc. They are being attacked as well. Have you EVER considered that just MAYBE not ALL Iraqis are against us, and maybe those mercenaries crossing from Iran have something to do with the continued fighting? Or does Dan Rather provide the majority of your opinions? I cannot believe you have the gall to say our armed forces are there on an extremination mission. Your statements disgust me. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

http://www.lp.org witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Not possible, the two are mutually exclusive. . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

You weren't clear in your original post (to me at least). Are they swabbing everyone convicted of felonies and some misdemeanors, or is it for anyone arrested for those crimes? Maybe Louisiana is different, but my understanding is that you don't go to a prison after an arrest, you sit in a jail. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Darius, be careful with what you agree to. Here is what he doesn't agree with: Also, I don't remember anyone calling the chopper pilot a hero. He was a military pilot taking out an enemy (terrorist; the US has done the same thing, or at least tried it). This wasn't Israeli militants, this was the Iraeli military. Do you really think designating terrorist leaders as military targets is wrong? Do you equate that with terrorism? I wouldn't call that a terrorist act, I would call it an assassination (unless it was designed to instill fear in the population, not just kill the leader). Would you say anyone in Hamas is not a "terrorist scumbag?" witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

No. That is NOT one of his. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

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