Kennedy

Sorry folks, the lucky DZ has yet to be determined. Chicago is a bit of a hike so I doubt that's going to happen anytime soon. Lucky there's no expiration date. I'll be sure to inform all interested parties well in advance. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I was wondering if it would be wrong to post that the first fwe shots made me (A) hungry and (B) happy to have my dad's .22 lever action from Ithica. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

took the words right out of my mouth. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I think "put him in shorts pants" is limey for back in diapers. Here in the states, we might say "you gave him whatfor," or that you "bitchslapped him." I don't see it, for the post in reference. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Obviously you didn't bother to heed the suggestion to read up on "527"s or George Soros. How can you claim that McCain Feingold made republican big money more of a factor? The limits are set now, no soft money. Meaning no matter how rich you are, you can only give so much. ($2,000 if memory serves) Republican donors are going through the proper FEC channels. Democrat donors are the ones creating new organizations in an attempt to circumvent McCain-Feingold BCRA. ps - as I recall, the recounts were done afterwards for shits and giggles, and every which way you sliced it, Bush won the state. Remember, if Gore even had the clout to win his own home state, Florida would never have mattered. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

So what did they censor again? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

John, why is it difficult for people to understand that we discuss other country's problem to avoid bringing those problems here? Are they incapable of understanding, do you think, or is it that they have no cogent answers to the points we are making and thus must resort to say "no fair talking about us, you have problems too." Talk about being back in "short pants." witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

A greenie already pointed out your flawed logic, but I'll answer this as if it made sense. Study after study have shown that law abiding citizens carrying concealed firearms have reduced crime rates here in the US. States with concealed carry laws have lower crime rates than non carry states. I want to increase guns in the hands of good people because it reduces crime. You pass a law against assault, but people break it. So you target everyone with a new law against tools/weapons, but it only applies to people who don't break the law anyway. So how has this helped anything? What you fail to realize is that the problem is not the tools in use, but the people using them. When you find something that stops them (the criminals) go with that. Obvoiusly passing another law isn't doing it for you. Stop outlawing self defense, and your crime rates might drop. According to the Home Office: In 2002/03, the total number of 'Homicide' offences recorded by the police in England & Wales was 1,048. The most recent census reports 52,041,916 people in England and Wales. That's 2 murders per 100,000 population, and rising. In 2002/03, 27% of the population were the victims of some type of crime. Last time I did the math, it was about 4% here in the US. A high and rising violent crime rate, and a quarter of all subjects citizens victims of crime. Boy, I'd feel real safe. Well, if you mean full-automatic, there is no recognized "right to own" one. A person must go through an intensive background check and receive approval from the BATFE. If you mean any black rifle that is not PC, then no, they are not for Bisley. They are for Camp Perry. And hunting. And self defense. And enjoyment. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Haven't you heard? The PC Party passed a new amendment, "the right not to be offended." . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

The LP quiz gives a better representaion of me, as far as I am concerned. The longer one placed me on the center line just above the horizontal. The LP quiz put me centered in Libertarian or bordering Centrist/Libertarian (I couldn't decide between a Maybe and a No) just to the right if center. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Not your fault. I reread it, and you were right, I can see how it could come across how I did not intend. That interpretation would be a bit out of character for me, now wouldn't it? witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

You want some billionaire to have the power to "fire" an elected official? I don't. However, they might be gaining that power, thanks to McCain-Feingold. Do a search on "527"s. Can you say billionaires buying an election? . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I may have been unclear. I would not be ok with requiring implanted (other otherwise) chips for firearms, anymore than I would be ok with it for freedom of speech, or any other aspect of American life. I was attempting to point out how ridiculous it is to require restrictions on citizens before the military, and that a tool is not better if cops or the military are categorically opposed to using it. Check the NJ law about stupid smart guns, for example. Cops are specifically exempt. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Is it really that hard to believe that the few kids in the pictures were not "poor Iraqi school boys," but were AK-flinging, RPG-hauling antiamericans? Is it really that hard to believe that they were armed and their still breathing comrades took the weapons to fight another day? Is it really that hard to believe that maybe journalists were posing the bodies/scenes to achieve the desired effect? (afterall, it's not like that has been happening since cameras were invented or anything) witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Remember, to a liberal, if a lie gets told often enough, it becomes truth. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I'm talking about a piece of plastic and steel. We can predict how those react. The human body, on the other hand, is unpredictable. Those were tests on human reactions. I'm talking about tools and equipment. I didn't mean it would be right to require things of citizens, I meant it is hypocritical and wrong to require a higher standard from citizens than from police or military. As you pointed out, police and military are supposed to have higher standards and lower rights than us "normal folks." Personally, I would never own a gun that required a chip to work. Machines that are less complicated are more reliable. Period. Just look at the Glock 17. It has what, 33 parts? It's also the most reliable pistol available. What, you think they'll steal a gun but not steal a ring or bracelet? You mean like what we already have? FOID cards, outright bans, BATFE approval, etc etc etc. So that's why liberals want more gun control.... they don't know what we already have. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

No, it's not a nice idea. When they require cops to use something, I'll say it's ok to require everyone else to use it. That's my functionality test, when cops and/or the military start using it. Besides, do you really think there won't be black market chips available that day? And will these onerus requirements on law abiding owners somehow make the guns already in the wrong hands suddenly stop working? Also, wouldn't it be just lovely if somebody came up with smething that could jam the chip/ring/bracelet to gun transmission? Oh joy, now they're robbing my house or coming after me, and they know my gun won't work. Time to SNiVeL. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I lived there for five years, had the pleasure of living in MD and working in VA. Don't ever do it, man. It's not worth it. The pay looks high, but it doesn't go up as much as costs do. Every available square inch is being turned into housing. Shitty Townhouses that are 20 miles out cost $350,000 and the commute is over an hour quite often. The roads are a nightmare. It's not rare for the entire beltway to just come to a halt. Rush Hour lasts from 6:30 or 7:00 am through at least 10:00. Afternoon is from around 3:00 through 7:30pm. And that's just when things are grinding to a halt and exits are backed up on the highway, etc. There is ALWAYS traffic. There is never a time without cars on the road. One selling point is Murphy's in Old Towne. Great bar, plus there seems to be a constant stream of Army just waiting to start a fight and get beat down. (I said start, not win) Overall though, it would suck sweaty ass to live and work there. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

OK, somebody remind me that Kreg and Dave are both on the same list. Wait, they're both short. OK, they're both on two lists together. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Somebody remind me to beat the hell out of Dave next time I see him, ok? edit: what is it with you and that stupid story? do you really think I bought it? Come on. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

Sorry kitty, I'm back on the job though. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

No, I win. I don't know when my luck with wagers changed, but I now have a naked female at my disposal, another nine hours not to be discussed, and my older brother now has to wash, wax, and detail my truck. "Daddy, I just got cider in my ear." witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

peace out everyone, I'll check back in two days. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

I love immoral support. . witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*

OK, so RoadRash (the girl who was mistaken for a guy but now has multiple requests for speedo shots) and myself (postwhoring gun nut) have a little wager going. It involves my online activity, including dropzone.com. Part of the terms state that I can't sign on between midnight tonight (30 minutes away), and midnight Friday (48 hours). Well, let's just say the loser's required activities include nudity, a dropzone, and the winner's presence. Foolish female thinks I can't exhibit will power for nakedness. Mwah hahahahahaaaaa!!! edited to add: we are on Central Time, US witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1*