Just too damn stubborn to die.....

Bueller?

Bueller?

Bueller?

Yes, the idea that the federal government should have the power to force private companies to force employees to take medical care is.... fascist.

One of the hallmarks of fascist states is that while the ownership of capital remains in private hands, the state can use the private companies to carry out government policy.

Like required vaccines.
Like controlling what news is allowed and what things are not allowed
Like demonizing political opponents
Like directing the type / style / availability of goods and services (and that they be all electric)

Very scary. They even have new Brownshirts... only they wear all black. Still carry sticks and burn down the businesses of those they dont like terrorize the mass of people into inaction or into going along with the mob.....

Sadly, this is not from The Onion... it is a serious news story about a country that was once one of the great lights of Freedom for the world...

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An Australian state is testing out a new app that uses facial recognition technology to ensure residents are complying with COVID-19 home quarantine orders.

The app, listed as Home Quarantine SA in app stores and unveiled by the South Australian government Aug. 23, uses geo-location and facial recognition software to track those quarantining themselves, South Australia Premier Steven Marshall told ABC News in an August interview. All South Australians ordered to quarantine must download the app.

The app ensures citizens comply with quarantine orders by contacting people at random and asking them to provide proof of their location within 15 minutes. Citizens then share their location with the government or provide “live face check-ins” to confirm they are at their “registered quarantine address,” according to the app’s description.

“We don’t tell them how often or when, on a random basis they have to reply within 15 minutes,” Marshall told ABC News.

Individuals who miss their geolocation check-ins will receive a follow-up phone call where they will have to discuss why they missed the notification, and if they miss that, a “compliance officer” may visit their home, according to the app’s FAQs.

“I think every South Australian should feel pretty proud that we are the national pilot for the home-based quarantine app,” Marshall said.

https://www.msn.com/...eft-your-house/ar-AAO2FD9
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The whole world is crazy.... :(

Well with so few people the competition gets stale.

And rules / gameplay that worked with a larger and changing playerbase dont work well now.

I dont know how to freshen the game up or change things to work better with fewer players - and most of us are so old and set in our ways any change is going to produce a lot of angst and drama anyway.

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Best line from above: "We are all just to damned stubborn to let it die."

Suicidal you ARE old. But at least you are not old AND boring. :)

Gerdler you have bots selling cialis? Could you pm me the numbers so I know which ones to, um, block? yeah, block..... :)

The ugly red tide should just be flushed away and be done with.....

War Eagle!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpPBoHwNSsA

Anyone who has been to Afghanistan, or even did a short study of how we helped the Northern Alliance take over, was not surprised to see the rapid collapse of the national military. But even if it was a surprise, as soon as things started falling apart the XVIII Abn Corps ready brigade should have been rushed in, with a follow on of a heavy force with artillery right after, to secure Kabul. Then we tell the Taliban to wait outside until we evacuate all westerners. And then stacked the US Air Force overhead to obliterate any Taliban who tried to enter the city.

Awwww I feel soooooo sorry for your poosie netters.... :)

No, I live in Alabama. But Garry Owen (there is no 's') is quite famous up that way. There is even the town of Garryowen in Montana. But it all musically points back to old Ireland....

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Sadly this is once again the only thread worth posting on....

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Thats a REAL MAN!

"Those who expect to reep the blessings of Freedom must, like Men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
- Thomas Paine

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Indeed. One of the best arguments for busing was so that kids of different races would get to know each other and grow up with each other realizing that people are people and killing off the prejudice before it can grow.

I spent 28 years in the Army working with and for people of all races and genders. And the greatness was that everyone was judged on content of their character. And how many pushups they could do. But mostly it was about how you did your job and how you treated your fellow Soldiers.

But there is hope in today's crazy world....

https://youtu.be/chF1WA8WLxE

Words to save the world by.....

:)

Nice. :)

St Jude's FTW

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still the only thread worth posting on....

KABOOM!!!

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Those were the days......

EFD!!

EFD ! ! !

Oh yes.... the classics. Things just are not so funny any more.

The talent and timing required to prove 13 * 7 = 28 !!!


https://youtu.be/0HQPQkP5y_8

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Colin Noir is a great source for all things 2A....

Like a good explanation of the current ammo shortage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzZgGChsyDI

BigP - welcome to the 2A Ranks!

As others have said the best thing to do is go to the range and try some out. Even better if you can go with a buddy. Try his guns and ask about the loaners the range has.

Virtually any name brand manufacturer will have reliable weapons. You will want to stay away from strange calibers so that 9mm or 40 your looking at is best. Find something that feels good in your hands and you can instinctively point. Also get some serious advice on shooting techniques. Much easier to learn the right way first, than to unlearn bad habits.

Reasonable and wise words..... and finally a thread more worthy than the regular bonus thread!

E. F. D. !

again, this is the only thread worth posting on....

They have discovered since they cannot change the 2d Amendment then they will just run all the manufacturer out of business.... :(

I love the M1911, but in the original .45 because I love the sound and the kick.

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It would be funny except it is tragically true..........

Sad Face.....

Happy New Year!!

But remember... Mad Max was set in 2021......

I think they made a movie about this kind of idea. It was called "The Purge".....

For the record I love seeing the great dark sky (also military - the Army tends to play in unpopulated areas) but dont see how most of our world would be able to survive without electricity....

E F D !!!

You forgot the "Bah!"

this is my bonus post.....

Merry Christmas!!

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pooh bears

Power corrupts. That is a fact of the human condition. Sure, not every individual is subject to corruption, but more power corrupts more. And over time a concentration of power will build a foundation of corruption around it.

That is one of the big reasons that the founding fathers created a system where the Federal government was limited in the scope and extent of its power. They saw the strong central governments of Europe and how the power of the King attracts and breeds the kind of selfish people who will abuse the power. And since they knew that you cannot stop all corruption, then at least have a system that has less to attract corrupt people and limits the damage they can do.

So where the our modern system has failed. We grew too much power in the central government. A government that is much too far removed from the voters for accountability, and no oversight but other parts of the government. And as the lawmakers they control what is legal and can create systems that obscure, hide or even outright legalize the kinds of actions that keep them in power.

Term limits will not work -- that will just create more job openings for those who lust after the positions. And make the permanent bureaucracy even more powerful as they continue to make the law and regulations more and complex and obtuse.

The only real solution is actual Federalism. Get the power (and MONEY) out of Washington and distribute it as widely as possible. That will make it less attractive for federal corruption and limit the damage that can be done. And the more local politician the easier it is for concerned citizens to both over watch and hold politicians accountable.

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