gowlerk

It's a big world out there and USPA does not control the activation altitude for the world. AADs are not even made in America. The manufacturers introduced software that makes it easier to raise activation altitudes.

On the other hand (I love looking at the other hand) Trump is using this imaginary invasion a lot like other presidents have been accused of using real military actions before elections to stir up voters. This is possibly less harmful and certainly less expensive. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Fox news is now referring to these people as invaders. At least they are largely Christian and not Muslim hordes. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

I've always understood there was a basic rule on this. If you are hurt but awake and aware enough to get your gear off, either by yourself or with help from friends before the EMTs arrive, good for you. If not, it's going to be cut. Most everyone I know just accepts that. It's only gear and they do not and should not care how much it costs.

That part is largely untrue. They did not raise the floor, but they allowed and encouraged people to raise their personal settings. They only did that after USPA and other National bodies raised activation heights.

That's all very fine theology. But there is a bottom line in there. You and yours are enlightened. Everyone else is not and is condemned. I on the other hand hold no belief that you are condemned. All that makes no real difference. Until you or your leaders decide that I need to be converted. For my own good. That is when your tribe does evil. And then you will either participate or turn the other way. Just like all the other Christians did during the pogroms. And this is my objection to Christianity. It's not the beliefs, it's the behavior. But the behavior is driven and justified by the beliefs. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

May God be with them. On both sides of the border. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Hmmmm...... maybe. Depends on the level of nutcase and also the level of respect you are talking about. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Well let me ask you this then. Are you fallen as well? Am I not worthy? Only you and yours? Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

You can certainly act respectful, and behave respectfully. But in your heart can you really hold these opposing views about who is fallen and hell bound. Condemned to the bosom of Satan for eternity as unworthy? And respect as well? I put it to you that either you are fooling yourself about your faith or you are fooling yourself about your feelings for others. But of course, I would gladly settle for respectful behavior. In my eyes I have nothing to lose as long as everyone does that. But a religion that teaches what the two big religions teach will inevitably have extremists. Or, as we call them today, fundamentalists. And they will use their beliefs as an excuse to do evil. That's also human nature. I am not fallen. I am not under the influence of evil spirits. I have different beliefs. If someone calls me fallen I will take it as the insult it is and defend myself. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Thank you for your explanation of how you believe that every one of God's people who do not believe as you believe do so at their own detriment. This of course means that you believe only your tribe can be correct. The amount of passive aggressive hubris spewing from those who assert these beliefs is amazing. The level of condensation and smugness about how you are above the "fallen world" is typical of American believers. Faith is a personal thing. All the people of the world, each and everyone must decide what to believe. Even if they believe that wonder is the only valid belief as I do. You will noticed that I have not denied your beliefs. Only your feeling about the rest of humanity. Do not dishonour myself and billions of other human beings, each the equal of you, as "fallen". We are not fallen and the world is not fallen. The universe is a wonderful thing full of mysteries. In comparison to the unknown truths that are real your beliefs are extremely shallow. But if they are what you feel you need I'm fine with it. This particular belief has generally been cited throughout history as an excuse to make war and expand territory. Just as as similar belief lies at the foundation of Islam. Believing that God wants your tribe's religion to dominate or exterminate others has been the source of more evil deeds in the world than any other single cause. Except if you consider it to be really just an excuse to take away other people's territory. Which is at the root of both Christianity and Islam. These ideas are dangerous, even if they been very successful over time. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

It is potentially a reasonable starter rig. But much depends on your size, weight, experience, and skills. Many would say that the reserve canopy is too small for a newer jumper. Your profile is completely blank, so that's about all I can say. You should consult with experienced people who know you before buying it.

And this has been the Republican strategy ever since Nixon and the "silent majority" and the "southern strategy". Trump's tactics are just the logical continuation of a success story. Just like you say. Immediately before that the democrat party thrived by appealing to racism. But Johnson supporting the civil rights movement ended that. The fight and the cycle continues. Let's see what next Tuesday brings. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

But there are so many ways to honour and obey so many ideas of God. The world is not fallen just because the book of ancient ideas you have chosen is not universally accepted. That is a very narrow viewpoint. If there is a creator thank Her that She is God of all, and not just your tribe. The world is full of many tribes. All are worthy in the eyes of the Creator. Trump and right wing America are reaping what they have sown. Which is another way of saying you will know them by their fruits. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

I know I could do it if I had to. I think it's largely because in my mind the idea of SCUBA is enclosing and claustrophobic. Skydiving seems open and free.

Ken Brother, Bill's message is intact. It's not about outliers. Those are things to look for in the most nascent stages. Bill is not just making a point. He's spot on, the set mood encourages behavior. Our President seems cool with the consequences of his words. Unbelievably, so are too many others. Joe So then, I guess he is an effective leader after all. He has followers going in the direction he points and taking their cues well. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Like magic Japanese toilets? AKA electric chairs.

But Bill, surely you aren't implying that these outlier events have a common cause. It's as ludicrous as saying that hurricane strength is increasing because of warming from more CO2 in the air. You can't prove that one leads to the other. It could be just coincidence. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Well, a good part of the answer to that question is in the article. Generally more guns in the hands of more people equals more bullets in the air. They are a great tool and come in very handy when tempers flare up. Just like when your only tool is hammer every problem becomes a nail. The article also notes that the Swiss gun death rate, although much lower than that in the US, is the highest in Europe. Actually the article explains all the ways the Swiss work to keep guns out of the hands of some people. In ways the NRA would fight tooth and nail. Are you saying the US should have Swiss type gun laws? I agree. They really look pretty similar to Canadian laws. Good choice of models you picked there. I hope you get to work on bringing them to the USA soon. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

SCUBA scares me just to think about it. I'm never going to try it. I can swim, and I'm only respectful not fearful of water. But breathing under water? NFW

Please America, stop him. Shut him up. Please. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Where you you run to next if Georgia falls? Lucky for you Kemp is busy burning the ballots of the ignorant black voters. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

And by the way, who makes a pipe bomb with PVC tubing? I'm pretty sure you're supposed to use steel with threaded end caps. PVC isn't a bomb, it's a fizzer. It would just leak like a shuttle booster with a frozen O ring. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

I believe McVeigh and Nichols were the most efficient US terrorist bomb makers of record. Unfortunately it is probably just a matter of time before your nation suffers attacks from Christian suicide bombers. SHTF after all. The US military trains plenty of bomb makers and the USA easily holds the record for the most death and destruction on Earth by bombing. Most ordered by Christian generals who large parts of the world regard as terrorists. Do you remember Cambodia? Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

Musk would seem to be a visionary and likely a genius as well. But he also seems to have little respect for his investors. He may have a point that some of them are greedy speculators. But that's how he got rich at PayPal. Using greedy speculators cash. He knows the game, he should respect the players.