gowlerk

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  1. Like this? https://www.amazon.com/Fibre-Glast-Kevlar-Tape-Unraveling/dp/B015NM490Q I think cotton tape works as well or better though. It also is unaffected by the kill line heating it up. And it is less abrasive. I think it's what UPT uses.
  2. The people in power care little for the people of California. Let us know if and when Appalachia is affected. MAGA Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  3. Well, it is true that there is a restaurant that serves pizza there. And that people eat there. As far as I know those are the only nuggets of truth in this story. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory There is absolutely no reason to believe any of the criminal allegations in this putrid conspiracy story. None. Not even nuggets. It is a very upsetting example of bearing false witness. Consider... [FBI published code for pedophilia] [That code published in social media by James Alefantis] [That code published in revealed emails by John Podesta] A little bit more reasonable than the statements from CBF. Truth: Jesus Christ is the propitiation for sin, everyone's sin. Well then, that pretty much shoots down anything I'm ever going to able to say. After that I've got nothing. Congratulations Ron. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  4. Well, it is true that there is a restaurant that serves pizza there. And that people eat there. As far as I know those are the only nuggets of truth in this story. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory There is absolutely no reason to believe any of the criminal allegations in this putrid conspiracy story. None. Not even nuggets. It is a very upsetting example of bearing false witness. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  5. While it's nice that you acknowledge that much, some of your earlier posts leave the impression that you feel that there is a possibility of some basis in fact around the "pizza gate" bundle of lies. Do you now agree that the whole thing was a falsehood? No I understand that this slander is about people you detest. And that within your social group it would be acceptable to speak loudly and proudly of such things to reinforce each other. But we are speaking of our fellow human beings here, and accusing them of some of the most horrific behaviors that can be imagined. I frankly am disappointed that the Holy Spirit has not yet visited you to let you know that this is going too far in your hatred. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  6. While it's nice that you acknowledge that much, some of your earlier posts leave the impression that you feel that there is a possibility of some basis in fact around the "pizza gate" bundle of lies. Do you now agree that the whole thing was a falsehood? Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  7. I know you are not asking me. But here goes with advice anyway. The whole "pizzagate" thing is just disgusting. The more anyone talks about it as if there is even a shred of a possibility it could be real, the less I and most other people think of them as decent human beings. Seriously, the fascination with this matter is just plain horrible. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  8. This is an area where the SC becomes very important in the US. In many, if not most countries the marriage law is a national issue. In the USA it is a state issue. The Congress could not make a law granting marriage equality unless they amended the Constitution. Which would of course also require ratification. Without the SC declaring that the Constitution requires marriage equality, which it did, there would be a patch work of conflicting laws in the US. However, this is clearly what many people regard as "judicial activism". It is the SC moving with the times. Catching up with most of society and dragging the rest along. Sometimes it does that and sometimes it does not. And depending which side you are on it will be activism or just common sense. Politics is the art of the possible. It is not always possible for the legislative branch to move. Sometimes the SC needs to do it. More often they decide not to, which is usually wise. It took the civil war followed by the 13th amendment to overturn the Dred Scott ruling. A different ruling might have changed history. But it would certainly have been strongly resisted as meddling by unelected judges. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  9. How do you figure it was always meant to be a political body? Looking back at the original wording there’s not even anything about unlimited terms. Judges serve under ‘good behavior’... Law and politics are inseparable. There are three branches of government, executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive and legislative are elected and they select the SC. The SC is meant to be a check on the other two. And the other two are meant to be a check on them. That is the basis of the US Federal system. And US politics. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  10. Conservatives need to be careful what they wish for. An SC that swings far right will bring a political backlash. Those who wish for Roe V Wade to be overturned should consider the real world consequences. Because of the pretty unique US system there would be a national patchwork of laws where in some states abortion would be readily available and in others lengthy jail terms would be the penalty. This would most likely result in considerable social pressure and organization among woman's groups and others at the state level. Many, possibly most states would see their governments move left in response to the voters. This is the flip side of "judicial activism". In matters like abortion and marriage equality the SC provides a relieve valve when the times and popular opinion change. In the end it is, was meant to be, and always will be a political body. The danger to it's reputation comes not from being political, but from being associated too strongly with party politics. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  11. Ron has access to the ultimate inside info. When all else fails, the Holy Spirit will advise him during his morning prayers. In other words, he will make up what ever he wants to believe. And then tell us all that it is the undisputable truth. It is completely pointless to debate with Ron unless you are willing to accept that and deal with it. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  12. The west has a deal with the House of Saud. They keep tight control over the people and keep the oil flowing. We buy the oil and keep the weapons flowing. The US 5th fleet keeps the Iranians out and the gulf open. Been that way since the end of the big war. America First is not going to change that. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  13. My guess is that it might have been too easy for it to come loose when around the metal '0' ring. By going thru the Type 4 webbing, it can lock down tighter. Or it might be something completely different. Jerry Baumchen I wonder if someone routed the ripcord through a loose larkshead?
  14. With the news this week of the murderous Saudi Crown Prince it seems Canada has learned it's lesson. Crickets. Just like the British and Americans. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/10/13/what-it-means-if-saudi-arabia-murdered-a-journalist-in-turkey Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  15. Maybe so. But good luck motivating them! Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  16. There is a reason for that Joe. It fires up the base and motivates them to vote. Until the opposition shows that it is motivated to vote it will be considered counter productive to engage in a fierce fight. Right wing voters will just get more motivated. They are afraid of change and there is no greater motivator than fear. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  17. Full retail on a new Vigil is $1200, an Optimum is $1730. You've already priced the container new at $2300. So, you do the math. Bear in mind that if you are a careful buyer you will not have to pay full retail prices for this stuff. I have never heard of anyone ever buying a first rig with a reserve or container that small. Even a 100 lb girl. If you are for real and you buy this your journey will probably become even more difficult. Your DZ will probably refuse to allow you to jump it and if they do you will probably get hurt. You will not be able to fit a large enough main into it. Good luck.
  18. Typical American! Wait, you aren't even American! What makes you assume NASA had anything to do with that picture?
  19. I own a piece of a small DZ in Canada. I am a CSPA member and so is our DZ. The system is very similar. We require anyone jumping with us to be a member of their National Association. We honour FAI credentials issued through them. I have occasionally had discussions across the manifest window with people who have similar objections as you. To end those I will often blame it on the need for third party liability insurance. They can join or they can walk. They usually join. But the real reason we are a CSPA DZ is not the insurance. I could buy that cheaper than the fees we pay. We join our National Association because they provide ratings and CoPs and structure to the sport. We make our customers join because most of them want those things, and those that want to be free agents can open their own DZ and just see how that goes when they can't get any instructors. I don't really care if you are done with me. The only reason I bother to post about this is so that others can understand just how weak your reasoning is. DZOs are people who are passionate about the sport. If you know some that say they need "USPA for advertising", they probably just got sick and tired of listening to you complain about needing a membership and they told you that to make you go away.
  20. Company owned trucks are governed. Owner operator trucks may or may not be governed. You may see a Swift trailer, but it may not be a Swift tractor. Big companies hire outside companies to move loads for them from time to time. Most trucks are governed these days. There is talk of requiring it before too long.
  21. I am going to attack this idea and statement because it is dead wrong. DZOs join USPA because they came up through USPA and they know that supporting USPA is good for the sport. That is the real reason they insist that people who jump at their DZs must be members. Because it is the best thing for the sport and it is the right thing to do.
  22. https://rateyourmusic.com/list/yellowbrick/rocks_30_greatest_concept_albums__according_to_classic_rock_magazine_/
  23. All the signs point conclusively to never. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.
  24. No no no. This is quite wrong. Atheists will not be vaporized. They will be sent to Hell for an eternity of torture. By The Almighty Merciful God of the Evangelical Right©. Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.