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Finally finished reading "The Deed of Paksnarrion" ~ Elizabeth Moon
It was an excellent read - I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Swords and Sorcery. I started "Elminster, The Making of a Mage" ~ Ed Greenwood And, "Cingulum III: The Sword, The Jewel and The Mirror" ~ John Maddox Roberts |
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acronyms
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Anyone who served in the US Military would probably remember this one: bohica!
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Yup. All those work for me.
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The failed US Space Program.
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You THINK you're safer with more weapons on the streets 
If you look at the actual causes of death and injury in the US, it seems that changing the number of guns on the street isn't likely to have much effect on *my* personal risk. Not sure that's entirely true... as a collective part of the general populace, the odds of your azz getting shot up goes up with every weapon sold 
1) Its exactly because my risk is relative to that of the general public that I make my claim. 2) It is fantastically stupid to assume that the *actual* odds of my getting shot increase with each weapon sold. The odds of my *actually* drowning do not increase every time a pool is installed, nor do the odds of my getting hit by a car change in any meaningful way every time a car is sold. Once again you've illustrated a lack of solid reasoning while pushing your anti-gun agenda. 3) As I said - and as your own poster charts indicate - the number of guns on the street does not have much effect on my personal risk. EACH of the following causes of death pose a GREATER risk than guns do: car accidents, falls, poisoning or drug overdose, vehicle accidents, stroke, cancer and heart disease. In some cases, the ratio of risk is well over an order of magnitude. So, like I said: Increasing the number of guns on the street has really no meaningful bearing on my personal risk. Its insane to think otherwise. Its like when 9/11 happened and a lot of people were personally *afraid* of terrorists - its not at all logical. You seem to be quite devoted to your position on guns. Good luck with that. The stats are clear, you're on pace and headed for 12000 gun related fatalities this year. More guns, more death! http://www.gunviolencearchive.org/ Twelve thousand guns deaths divided by Three hundred and thirty million US current population comes to less than 0.0036363636% of the US population. Malpractice deaths numbering 100,000 per year comes to 0.03030303% of US population. One should fear their Doctors before private firearms ownership. |
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Uh, he didn't need to BS about AR15s to show their deadliness NO ONE should own one of those things, it's beyond common sense there has been 130 mass shootings in 2016, this last one, he got it legally give your heads a shake ffs 
WHERE HAVE THERE BEEN 160 MASS SHOOTINGS IN 2016??? Not according to the FBI... |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Thu 06/16/16 04:02 AM
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"and your point is? " The Point Is That I Have Politely Asked You To Refrain From contributing Any Further "Feedback" on my posts for all the reasons that I covered in an earlier post[s]. Got That?!? Is that a Fact? Last time I checked it was a Public Forum,and besides,you are not the OP of this Thread! Or is it that I have refuted those "Facts" of yours? I will post my Opinion to any Posts I Chose,and when I chose! * Go ahead...Troll-On;} Trolling[Urban Dictionary] "Being a prick on the internet because you can can. Typically unleashing one or more cynical or sarcastic remarks on an innocent bystander or poster, because it's the internet & hey you can! * Trolling: To make a deliberately offensive or provocative online posting with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from them. "if people are obviously trolling then I'll delete your posts and do my best to ban you" * Urban Dictionary http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=trolling Trolling :The art of deliberately, cleverly, and secretly pissing people off, usually via the internet, using dialogue. Trolling does not mean just making rude remarks: Shouting swear words at someone doesn't count as trolling; it's just flaming, and isn't funny. Spam isn't trolling either; it pisses people off, but it's lame. The most essential part of trolling is convincing your victim that either a) truly believe in what you are saying, no matter how outrageous, or b) give your victim malicious instructions, under the guise of help. Trolling requires decieving; any trolling that doesn't involve decieving someone isn't trolling at all; it's just stupid. As such, your victim must not know that you are trolling; if he does, you are an unsuccesful troll. You, Ms, are a cyber-bully. Anybody with a differing opinion from yours becomes a troll. The FBI, who sets the standards on who is a mass shooter for their records has determined that FOUR OR MORE deaths within a Single event constitutes a mass shooting. Your civilian group improperly counts All shootings of One or more persons as a mass shooting. False data slurs the work of our Nation's finest Law Enforcement Officers. Just to push a political agenda. eldar |
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yep, and I have a better chance taking the bus than driving,,
What do you know about firearms 'risk'? Other than what you may ha e read or what some "doctor" told you? Self admittedly you ha e no actual real world firearms experience.
but that don't make me ignorant,,,for taking the 'risk' You would rather limit me....a law abiding firearms owner, for the actions of a few...on soft, gun free zones no less. BTW.....even as 50 y/o former jarhead...I still remember cover and concealment and slicing the pie....and my sight alignment and trigger control is still pretty damn good. I wouldn't expect you to know what those things mean Ms.I've never Owned a Gun In Half A Century...... I only know common sense where 'risk' in general is involved and that which my loved one who is a munitions expert, ex naval captain and emergency room doctor tells me and a loved one who was a gunners mate but perhaps I should put more trust in the advice of strangers on the internet who have 'fired' or 'owned' weapons yes, if I was in a contract with the military to put my life at risk in hostile environments,, I would feel it necessary and logical to own a weapon,,, but,, that's not my situation 
that's your right,but you have absolutely ZERO Rights to force that Choice on others! I have neither the right , nor the authority,, which is why I haven't and don't 
I do expect congress to pass laws and possibly amend the constitution as we now have a standing army and not 'militia' You do not understand the 2nd Amendment. It is there to force our government to respect the Rights of the People. An unarmed population ceases to be Citizens. They become no better than slaves. Pol Pot disarmed their population and murdered more than two million of them, mostly college and university educated - because they were the most dangerous to the Pol Pot regime. Similar events have occurred throughout history - especially in the last century. I don't want to see it happen here. |
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Amazing that all but one attack occurred in Florida. Especially since there are so many alligators along the Gulf coast. |
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Sad.
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by the fact that posting it in a forum doesn't mean there is PROOF lol Whate kind of proof would YOU accept? oh, an actual investigation that is conducted by actual authorities tying him personally to any of the individuals who have committed terrorist acts ,,,,,would be a start Give it time. After Trump is elected in November this year by Popular vote. |
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I wasn't aware that the US and Russia is so close to War... Is there something going on that the current US Administration is not telling the rest of us? Yes, both economies are broke and they are pushing for a war, like 2 infantiles in a schoolyard. I can see a fandango with China but, Russia? No way. |
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Topic:
MY QUOTE OF THE DAY
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When in Rome...
... DANG! Senior moment... |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Tue 06/14/16 08:31 PM
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I had a pet rock named Alexandria. She was pink quartz, was about five inches long, about three and one half wide and just under three inches tall.
She had the cutest albino eyes. I gave her to my littlest sister to raise when I joined the Fleet. :( (She sold Alexandria into slavery to a rockhound!) |
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It would have been nearly impossible without sharing gasoline to run the generators. Two of the homes with the best insulation were used to shelter the very young and very old. The generators were operated three times in 24 hours. Refrigerators were chosen for newness and surrounded with extra insulation.
Getting rid of waste was the largest problem - counting all folk of the nine families (47). We managed. Captured rain water was boiled. Food was pretty extravagant at the start and very limited until the national guard dropped off half a pallet of MRE's two weeks later. It was an Adventure. |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Tue 06/14/16 07:35 PM
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What if massive emp burst (dont worry abt how!) put out all elec on earth, all power, all transport etc. Would you adapt quick enough? Would you team with neighbours or fight them to death? Your only needs would quickly become food, clean water, warmth and shelter, while being on constant security alert. Anyone fancy that? ;) I and my neighbors survived Hurricane Rita well enough what with no electricity for seventeen days. Two elderly folk had two keep their insulin refrigerated during that time. Those of us with experience knew to prep ahead of time - can goods, water, extra batteries, fuel, sanitary napkins, diapers, fire starters, etc. We pulled together and supported each other. Easy to do. |
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Personally, I've always thought of them as a business. That's all it is, excerpt for the slave labor, human trafficking, sex trafficking, abuse both physical and sexual, and their disconnect policy from family and friends. That part fits certain religious orders. Yea, it fits with Jonestown and the Branch Davidians. Except that Jonestown self destructed and Waco was destroyed by the (Bill) Clinton administration... |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Tue 06/14/16 03:26 PM
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Such events have taken place - they just aren't reportedby the national medias as these stories confict with their desires to disarm the American public. Slaves are easier to control when they lack the ability to defend themselves. Why do you, msharmony, desire to be a slave...? lol,,seriously?
Ive lived nearly half a century,, survived without ever owning a gun
the only 'defense' against a gun is being a faster draw,, a skill I find about as necessary as wearing rubber shoes to avoid the potential of a lightning strike Bully for you. I have lived 60 years, lived in nines States, visited 37 States and eleven countries in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. I have had several instances where I have had to produce my firearm to defend my life and property here in the States, and have been grateful to be able too. Do not give away my Rights because you feel the need to salve your 'guilt' for the actions of others. PS Reports are now surfacing that people being shot at by the Orlando shooter just stood there waiting to be shot while he reloaded. Having been on the sharp end of the stick, I definitely would have taken the battle to him since my life was already forfeit. when did I post anything about taking your right? my response is to the allegation of my 'enslavement' merely by choosing to not have a gun personally and for supporting caution in who is roaming the streets with what,,, If that is the case, what you truly believe, then there are already more than enough laws to do what you desire. |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Tue 06/14/16 02:28 PM
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Such events have taken place - they just aren't reportedby the national medias as these stories confict with their desires to disarm the American public. Slaves are easier to control when they lack the ability to defend themselves. Why do you, msharmony, desire to be a slave...? lol,,seriously?
Ive lived nearly half a century,, survived without ever owning a gun
the only 'defense' against a gun is being a faster draw,, a skill I find about as necessary as wearing rubber shoes to avoid the potential of a lightning strike I have lived 60 years, lived in nines States, visited 37 States and eleven countries in the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. I have had several instances where I have had to produce my firearm to defend my life and property here in the States, and have been grateful to be able too. Do not give away my Rights because you feel the need to salve your 'guilt' for the actions of others. PS Reports are now surfacing that people being shot at by the Orlando shooter just stood there waiting to be shot while he reloaded. Having been on the sharp end of the stick, I definitely would have taken the battle to him since my life was already forfeit. |
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Edited by
eldarbeast
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Tue 06/14/16 01:21 PM
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Such events have taken place - they just aren't reportedby the national medias as these stories confict with their desires to disarm the American public.
Slaves are easier to control when they lack the ability to defend themselves. Why do you, msharmony, desire to be a slave...? |
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