Series Thread: Off Season Entertainment

[nefansince75]

In today's changing world of who is male who is female who is gender neutral etc. If the US every reinstates the draft should it also include females?

That's a difficult question but the simple answer is Yes.

 

[YankeeRebel]

That's a difficult question but the simple answer is Yes.

LOL Yeah I sort of feel the same way. The thought occurred to me, if people born biological male would use the I identify as female to avoid the draft should the draft ever be reinstated

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Tater tots
Good deep fried pickles
Anything Buffalo; chicken meatballs, wings, nuggets

I just discovered these last night. Didn't think I would like them. I was wrong.


Zucchinin-tots, Zucchini shredded and drained of as much moisture as possible, bread crumbs, beaten egg, grated cheddar and S&P to taste. If we were to do anything differently next time, maybe add or sub Parmesean cheese to give it a little saltiness or some Mozzarella to give it a gooey string cheese feel.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Been in and out last few day's and this will continue for a while in middle of home re-model. So question for today.

If you're willing to share what significant event in your life molded you to be the person you are today?

I recently made a comment I love openly, I feel this started in the 3rd grade, we had a special needs person named Freddie, no one would ever pay Freddie any attention except me and the teachers, Freddie was different but amazing. Because I did not see Freddie as a person with special needs and more a person with needs I honestly feel that set something in my life that at the time I hadn't realized. I think it created an openness in me that might not otherwise have occurred. All those years ago and ten years in the Army and I end up working at the states largest and oldest facility for adults with developmental disabilities. And I love working here, and love the citizens that come to see me every day, these guys an gals are so genuine and so loveing, I feel blessed for having ever met Freddie.

 

[YankeeRebel]

As a male how often have you let your make pride get in the way of common sense? Example asking for help, apologizing, not knowing when to shut up?

I guess about 30% of the time in my youth, nearing 60 it's more like 5%

 

[nefansince75]

As a male how often have you let your make pride get in the way of common sense? Example asking for help, apologizing, not knowing when to shut up?

I guess about 30% of the time in my youth, nearing 60 it's more like 5%

I don't know if it's "male pride" or just pride, but I'd have numbers similar to those... Something this morning made me think of something similar, that being how when I was younger I felt the need to react to someone else being chippy instead of just letting them live with their own reality and ignoring it.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I don't know if it's "male pride" or just pride, but I'd have numbers similar to those... Something this morning made me think of something similar, that being how when I was younger I felt the need to react to someone else being chippy instead of just letting them live with their own reality and ignoring it.

Yeah if someone is acting all cocky I have no time for that.

 

[YankeeRebel]

What reality TV shows if any do you enjoy?

For Me:

Alone
Street Outlaws

 

[YankeeRebel]

Should we get rid of the months? We have Black History Month which I think started it all off, then Hispanic American Month, Gay Pride, Nurses, Asian Pacific American Month, etc etc etc. Get rid of them all I say can't have equality when promoting inequity.

 

[nefansince75]

Should we get rid of the months? We have Black History Month which I think started it all off, then Hispanic American Month, Gay Pride, Nurses, Asian Pacific American Month, etc etc etc. Get rid of them all I say can't have equality when promoting inequity.

I think the intent is to promote the understanding of different cultures and not force others to assimilate into the main stream culture but instead to expand what is considered mainstream culture.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I think the intent is to promote the understanding of different cultures and not force others to assimilate into the main stream culture but instead to expand what is considered mainstream culture.

Couldn't we just teach history accurately? Why should anyone really have to give a hoot about other cultures that are of no interest to them.

 

[Southieinnc]

Couldn't we just teach history accurately? Why should anyone really have to give a hoot about other cultures that are of no interest to them.

I could learn a lot from an ex-lesbian, transgender, pacifist, atheist, recovering addict when it comes to life balance?

 

[nefansince75]

Couldn't we just teach history accurately? Why should anyone really have to give a hoot about other cultures that are of no interest to them.

Not when the person teaching it considers it optional.

 

[BigKen]

Liquor is regulated strictly and taxed accordingly.

So how about this?

Every box of ammunition will require a state tax stamp. Limit the number of bullets to any and all boxes of ammo and tax the hell out of it. Limit the sale of ammo to two or three boxes and computerize the sale. Last four of the SS number with proof when purchasing. Make it costly and screw the the target range socialites who go three times a week shoot off six hundred rounds.

I'm sorry, but I see zero need for AR-15s or AK-47s. Those are weapons of war and the average small pecker Joe doesn't need one to make him feel like he has something to make up for his physical deficiency. I have a semi-automatic .22 long with a 10X scope in the storage locker with a box of 100 Wildcats. Haven't fired it for 12 years. Cleaned it every month until we moved. I can still put a shot up an ant's ass at 100 yards with it, but if I need protection immediately, going to a closet, loading it and trying to shoot an assailant might not work. I keep a 19" Kinta at the top of my mattress. I can cut a human adult male completely in half with a single swing. Don't come into my bedroom without turning on the light.

Constitution says we can bear arms. n the 1700's people had to go to the local armory to get gunpowder. The armory was a controlled by the town or city. Take control of the ammo is the simplest measure.

 

[nefansince75]

Liquor is regulated strictly and taxed accordingly.

So how about this?

Every box of ammunition will require a state tax stamp. Limit the number of bullets to any and all boxes of ammo and tax the hell out of it. Limit the sale of ammo to two or three boxes and computerize the sale. Last four of the SS number with proof when purchasing. Make it costly and screw the the target range socialites who go three times a week shoot off six hundred rounds.

I'm sorry, but I see zero need for AR-15s or AK-47s. Those are weapons of war and the average small pecker Joe doesn't need one to make him feel like he has something to make up for his physical deficiency. I have a semi-automatic .22 long with a 10X scope in the storage locker with a box of 100 Wildcats. Haven't fired it for 12 years. Cleaned it every month until we moved. I can still put a shot up an ant's ass at 100 yards with it, but if I need protection immediately, going to a closet, loading it and trying to shoot an assailant might not work. I keep a 19" Kinta at the top of my mattress. I can cut a human adult male completely in half with a single swing. Don't come into my bedroom without turning on the light.

Constitution says we can bear arms. n the 1700's people had to go to the local armory to get gunpowder. The armory was a controlled by the town or city. Take control of the ammo is the simplest measure.

This is my opinion of the situation and not an expression of support. Assault rifles are the definition of "right to be arms" since they can be used to defend oneself against an oppressive government. The real answer is to once an for all enforce the context of a militia. That doesn't mean allow any group to determine for themselves exactly what a militia is and who can run it. The constitution does include the phrase "well regulated".

An option could be to eliminate the second amendment, but a hundred years from now an event could happen that changes the dynamic of the government, at which point that right could prove to be a bit more practical than it seems now.

I don't disagree with the regulating the ammo concept but it's not practical. First, by taxing it continues sending the message that rules don't apply to those willing to buy themselves past them. Second, it's too easy to sell items like that on a black market. A certain "wink, wink" will develop at gun clubs and a chain of individuals will form skimming a few bullets from each pack and the black market will be stocked.

People conveniently forget the purpose of the Bill of Rights and the second amendment specifically. It's to protect from tyranny and not to add liberties to the "pursuit of happiness" via one's right to maintain a dangerous hobby.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Liquor is regulated strictly and taxed accordingly.

So how about this?

Every box of ammunition will require a state tax stamp. Limit the number of bullets to any and all boxes of ammo and tax the hell out of it. Limit the sale of ammo to two or three boxes and computerize the sale. Last four of the SS number with proof when purchasing. Make it costly and screw the the target range socialites who go three times a week shoot off six hundred rounds.

I'm sorry, but I see zero need for AR-15s or AK-47s. Those are weapons of war and the average small pecker Joe doesn't need one to make him feel like he has something to make up for his physical deficiency. I have a semi-automatic .22 long with a 10X scope in the storage locker with a box of 100 Wildcats. Haven't fired it for 12 years. Cleaned it every month until we moved. I can still put a shot up an ant's ass at 100 yards with it, but if I need protection immediately, going to a closet, loading it and trying to shoot an assailant might not work. I keep a 19" Kinta at the top of my mattress. I can cut a human adult male completely in half with a single swing. Don't come into my bedroom without turning on the light.

Constitution says we can bear arms. n the 1700's people had to go to the local armory to get gunpowder. The armory was a controlled by the town or city. Take control of the ammo is the simplest measure.

I have a .45 for the offhand chance someone will actually enter my house in the night with Jules (our 75 lb. German Shepard) going off on top of the alarm going off.
I also have an AR-15 that I have never shot. I actually recently put a scope on it and need to sight it in.
1) Because I worked with a number of people who did FEMA work after Hurricane Katrina and the stories they shared when they came back of how far down society spiraled convinced me that in the event of a major disaster I would be better served to have one than not. It is better to be prepared, and in that case I would rather share my preparations than have them taken.
2) Because I can.

 

[Southieinnc]

I'm somewhat for getting rid of assault rifles for the public.
I'd like to own a russian AK-47 because they are cool but it hasn't been a high priorirty.
Having been trained to use an assault rifle in combat, I know you don't use it on automatic very ofeten even in combat.
You'll run out of ammo very quickly.
I can defend myself with much less firepower.
An intruder does not have control, defense is easier. IMHO
Letting loose with a 30 round clip in my own home is not very wise.......

 

[Carnzo]

My guns are locked up the attic.
I have a 28" kiddy baseball bat for defense.
Short and an easy to swing inside the house

 

[YankeeRebel]

My guns are locked up the attic.
I have a 28" kiddy baseball bat for defense.
Short and an easy to swing inside the house

And a Chiwauwa they bark so damn much no one will come near house

 

[nefansince75]

I have a .45 for the offhand chance someone will actually enter my house in the night with Jules (our 75 lb. German Shepard) going off on top of the alarm going off.
I also have an AR-15 that I have never shot. I actually recently put a scope on it and need to sight it in.
1) Because I worked with a number of people who did FEMA work after Hurricane Katrina and the stories they shared when they came back of how far down society spiraled convinced me that in the event of a major disaster I would be better served to have one than not. It is better to be prepared, and in that case I would rather share my preparations than have them taken.
2) Because I can.

If you're required to turn that in, then pass a rigid screening process before getting it back, would you pass it? I'm not at all against you having that weapon. That adage goes "If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns". How do we ensure good guys have guns and outlaws don't, or at least greatly minimize it.