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by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:37 pm
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: UK Madness Regarding Gun Control
Replies: 83
Views: 9122

UK Madness Regarding Gun Control

<t>The argument for me isn't one of "shooting".<br/> <br/> It's one of:<br/> <br/> 1. deterrence<br/> <br/> 2. leveling of the playing field at a minimum. preferably tilting the favor to the intended victim is my preference. the bad guys usually have a weapon. law-abiding citizens in a gun controlle...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 12:01 pm
Forum: Photos
Topic: I'll post the first photo
Replies: 12
Views: 3225

I'll post the first photo

<t>plazul wrote: Yes, I can do that but when I bring up a photo it says, my documents, and the name of the file with my name. Will that show up if I post? Don't want my real name on a website.<br/> <br/> <br/> You can make another copy of the photo and just rename it. I usually drag my photos to my ...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:30 am
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: UK Madness Regarding Gun Control
Replies: 83
Views: 9122

UK Madness Regarding Gun Control

<r><URL url="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=552376"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/ ... ory=552376">http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=552376</LINK_TEXT></URL> <br/> <br/> I would do it again, says father who stabbed intruder <br/>...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:25 am
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: UK Madness Regarding Gun Control
Replies: 83
Views: 9122

UK Madness Regarding Gun Control

<t>Let's criminalize the whole UK society! The UK Government is getting desperate due to the absolutely amazing rise in violent crime in the UK since they outlawed firearms. <br/> <br/> It's laughable to think that the criminals will abide by the law. The very people you want armed to ensure a peace...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:20 am
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: UK Madness Regarding Gun Control
Replies: 83
Views: 9122

UK Madness Regarding Gun Control

<r>There is so much I can write about this. I'm really quite curious about what the opinion is from our longtime true friends in the UK. <br/> <br/> The British government has completely stripped away any defense capability from her citizens. <br/> <br/> In addition, their legislation makes everyone...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 11:03 am
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: My concerns about Kerry
Replies: 1
Views: 2283

My concerns about Kerry

<t>Two decades of opposing gun owners` rights in the U.S. Senate make John<br/> <br/> Kerry the most anti-gun presidential nominee in U.S. history!<br/> <br/> FACT: Kerry has voted nine times in favor of banning semi-auto firearms.<br/> <br/> FACT: Kerry has voted for a Ted Kennedy amendment to ban ...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:29 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Selling their bodies for fashion
Replies: 4
Views: 2134

Selling their bodies for fashion

<r>Some of the worst behaved children come from wealthy homes. <br/> <br/> Again, it doesn't have to do with money or fame. It has to do with parental responsibility. <br/> <br/> The wealthy kids who run into trouble are the ones who are never expected to have any responsibilities. <br/> <br/> I wou...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:19 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: I'll post the first photo
Replies: 12
Views: 3225

I'll post the first photo

<t>plazul wrote: I can almost see my breath. How do you post photos on this site? I know how to link photos but I've never posted one. I don't know how to do a lot of things on my PC. I just do documents and spreadsheets and I've never experimented with other bells and whistles.<br/> <br/> <br/> Hi ...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:53 am
Forum: Photos
Topic: I'll post the first photo
Replies: 12
Views: 3225

I'll post the first photo

<t>Hi All,<br/> <br/> I like to remain at least a little anonymous so I'm going to chicken out of posting a photo of myself. <br/> <br/> I will post a photo of what I see when I'm on my computer. This is a wintertime shot. The flat area before the trees is a lawn in the spring, summer, and fall. <br...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:45 am
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Selling their bodies for fashion
Replies: 4
Views: 2134

Selling their bodies for fashion

<t>Here's a shocker: I put a lot of blame on the parents. They are complicit.<br/> <br/> Obviously there are a few negative things going on in these "good families". (What does this "good families" mean? No felonies? Neighbors haven't accused them of running a crack house? )<br/> <br/> 1. The parent...
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:23 am
Forum: This Deserves A Caption
Topic: Irwin and Jackson
Replies: 7
Views: 3947

Irwin and Jackson

E b o ny and Ivvvooorryyy!
by Tombstone
Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:20 am
Forum: This Deserves A Caption
Topic: Oversized Load
Replies: 11
Views: 6700

Oversized Load

Doesn't the wide load go in back of the car? :p
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: This Deserves A Caption
Topic: Server Problems
Replies: 14
Views: 10265

Server Problems

He'll have to call his wife or girlfriend that he is going to miss dinner. Looks like he'll be hung up for a while.
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:14 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Server Problems
Replies: 4
Views: 12251

Server Problems

He'll have to call his wife or girlfriend that he is going to miss dinner. Looks like he'll be hung up for a while.
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 6:41 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: addicted to the board
Replies: 8
Views: 1842

addicted to the board

It's all good. This forum has more activity than a lot of places have after being "in business" for a year. Not bad after 2 weeks. :)
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 2:08 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: How will our troops vote?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

How will our troops vote?

plazul wrote: Yeah, too bad all the guys in the flagged draped coffins can't vote.


I bet they'd vote for peace.
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:58 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Gay Marriage
Replies: 4
Views: 2004

Gay Marriage

I'd hate to see the Bridesmaids!
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:55 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Sheriff Department
Replies: 9
Views: 2361

Sheriff Department

Ouch!
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:54 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: French Car Wash
Replies: 2
Views: 3177

French Car Wash

Brother, can you spare a car?
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:52 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: I'll start this off...
Replies: 45
Views: 6996

I'll start this off...

<r>Phew! I was worried. I re-read your post and thought you were talking about Mexico. <E>;)</E> <br/> <br/> That makes sense then. <br/> <br/> Good information on Michocan. We have our own little slice of paradise right where we are. Many acres, many trees, great schools, great family values, peopl...
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:41 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: How will our troops vote?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

How will our troops vote?

<r>Warsai wrote: Allow me to help. The Washington Post. The same day that Clinton released "My Life".<br/> <br/> I read that, troops tend to follow Republican leaders more than Democrats (so was FDR just lucky?).<br/> <br/> However, with the current situation in Iraq, will the troops go with Kerry?<...
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:26 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Do you see something wrong with this picture?
Replies: 15
Views: 4375

Do you see something wrong with this picture?

I wonder if that drill is plugged into a GFI type circuit? I'd sure hate to fall off that ladder with a nice 110V 20 amp conductor in the water with me.
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:22 pm
Forum: Photography More
Topic: Hi-Fi. Remember those days?
Replies: 3
Views: 1827

Hi-Fi. Remember those days?

I would like one of these 45 players now! I still have a ton of 45's.

Maybe it's time to get the turntable back out and resurrect some memories.
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:18 pm
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: Why do I love guns?
Replies: 59
Views: 6771

Why do I love guns?

<t>plazul wrote: It's definitely a good weapon for protecting house and home. I think all you'd have to do is display it and even the most determined assailant would flee in terror.<br/> <br/> <br/> (This is my editorial to the general public who may be browsing this thread.)<br/> <br/> You have to ...
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:07 pm
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: Why do I love guns?
Replies: 59
Views: 6771

Why do I love guns?

<r>plazul wrote: I don't know what attracted me to guns but when I first held my Uncle Merle's Winchester in my arms I fell in love with the feel of it. My dad had his fill of guns as a corpsman in some of the bloodiest battles of WWII in the South Pacific but he let me go hunting in the mountains e...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:07 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The Passion of the Cruise
Replies: 5
Views: 2479

The Passion of the Cruise

<r>Tom talks frankly for the first time about why Scientology is "the ****, man"<br/> <br/> An interesting read. Comments?<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story?id=6420217&rnd=1092364818611&has-player=true&version=6.0.11.847"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.rollingstone...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:05 pm
Forum: Paranormal Science
Topic: Ireland Is Lost Island Of Atlantis, Says Scientist
Replies: 11
Views: 4170

Ireland Is Lost Island Of Atlantis, Says Scientist

masaw wrote: Ireland is the lost civilization of Alantis? Darn! I had my money on the "Cuba is Alantis theory".


Me too. Makes my head spin.
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 5:00 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Gay marriage
Replies: 310
Views: 26753

Gay marriage

<t>plazul wrote: Remember that marriage is about more than just the institution. It's also about a whole lot of government and private sector benefits that gay couple can't receive.<br/> <br/> <br/> That's why I support Civil Unions. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> I really don't get the trophy analogy. Do ...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:44 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: the wasteland
Replies: 4
Views: 1771

the wasteland

<r>Good to hear. I bet that you'll find at least three of those channels will really ring your bell.<br/> <br/> I have DirecTV. Very nice service. I was worried about the ability to receive it since we are near the 48th parallel - but heck - my friends in Alaska get the service. (Go figure.) They mu...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:35 pm
Forum: Gun Control
Topic: Oshkosh Police Conduct Door-To-Door Gun Confiscations
Replies: 15
Views: 8387

Oshkosh Police Conduct Door-To-Door Gun Confiscations

<r>Ouch! You're right. I forgot about Ashcroft losing his Senate seat to a less than qualified contender. <E>;)</E> <br/> <br/> Where I live, the Sheriff doesn't mind if we get our guns out to help. <E>:)</E> <br/> <br/> But then again, not much shenanigans here. Everyone is armed and self-reliant. ...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: The Gaming Zone - PC Console
Topic: Nintendo DS vs. Sony PSP
Replies: 12
Views: 3991

Nintendo DS vs. Sony PSP

I'm going to have to look at this a little more. I just bought one of my kids a Gameboy SP. So that's going to be obsolete soon? :-)

Should have known! The specs you list are truly great.

Who here owns an XBox? (Maybe I should start a new thread.)
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:23 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: the wasteland
Replies: 4
Views: 1771

the wasteland

<r>Plazul,<br/> <br/> Seeing your postings and what you are interested in, you are missing a lot! Get DirecTV or Dish or Cable.<br/> <br/> History Channel, A&E, Discovery Channel, Homes & Garden, The Learning Channel, etc. all have great shows. We don't watch much "alphabet soup" channels an...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:13 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Gay marriage
Replies: 310
Views: 26753

Gay marriage

<t>plazul wrote: <br/> <br/> The argument that gay marriage will destroy the instituiton of marriage is another transparent straw man argument designed to disguise prejudice and hate. Right wing conservatives are exploiting homophobic hate and the fears and prejudices of bigoted Americans who might ...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:46 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: I'll start this off...
Replies: 45
Views: 6996

I'll start this off...

<r>Thanks to everyone for the thoughtful responses. Plazul, interesting that you mention that you are near the border. So am I, but in the Montana and Idaho area. <br/> <br/> We just don't have the population issues that the East Coast has. In addition, Middle Eastern men driving down the highway wo...
by Tombstone
Tue Aug 17, 2004 1:27 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: How will our troops vote?
Replies: 9
Views: 2509

How will our troops vote?

<r>plazul wrote: I did a cursory Google search but I haven't seen any polls that indicate which presidential candidate has the most support from our troops.<br/> <br/> <br/> I can't quote a source, but I'm fairly confident the career Military folks are pro Bush. I bet the Reservists are re-thinking....
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:16 pm
Forum: Conspiracy Theories
Topic: conspiracy theory as a weapon
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

conspiracy theory as a weapon

<t>plazul wrote: Conspiracy theories are very popular in the Arab (as they are in ours) world and often make their way into mainstream Arab media. Israel's Mossad is allegedly exploiting the Arab propensity to put stock in rumor by planting conpiracy theories on the street and inside terrorist circl...
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:07 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: cashing in on terrorism
Replies: 9
Views: 1814

cashing in on terrorism

I'm afraid that these miserable cretans are just waiting. Biding their time. Getting their ducks in a row.
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:00 pm
Forum: Conspiracy Theories
Topic: the NID
Replies: 12
Views: 2185

the NID

<r>plazul wrote: <br/> <br/> But I don't think they are ready to allow unfettered access to a political appointee and intelligence czar. It will be interesting to see how they respond and it wouldn't surprise me if they have the architects of the proposed superstructure under surveillance.<br/> <br/...
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 10:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush Didn't Listen to the Pope.
Replies: 24
Views: 2374

Bush Didn't Listen to the Pope.

<t>Pearl Harbor wrote: Your memory serves you well. Unfortunate but true. Churchill considered the Pope: "Hitler's Pope."<br/> <br/> I know that as of 1940, the British were very frustrated with the Pope's refusal to speak out against the fascist powers. For those of you who are unfamiliar with who ...
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 10:36 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: America
Replies: 16
Views: 3116

America

<t>Hey Everyone,<br/> <br/> I would love to jump in and give you a super-conservative heavily armed keep your hands off my guns damn the torpedoes praise the lord and pass the ammunition type of response, but I can't! <br/> <br/> I have not read the Patriot Act. I've read snippets from both sides bu...
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 10:23 pm
Forum: Presidential Elections Campaigns
Topic: psychometric testing for presidential candidates
Replies: 2
Views: 2003

psychometric testing for presidential candidates

<t>plazul wrote: Most employees in the national security field are psychometrically tested to see if they are psychologically and intellectually suited for the job. Why don't we require such testing for people competing for the most powerful office in the world?<br/> <br/> <br/> Ha! That's a good th...
by Tombstone
Sun Aug 15, 2004 10:10 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Exploding Head
Replies: 6
Views: 2686

Exploding Head

it says:

"please wear on shirt pocket"
by Tombstone
Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:00 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: FEMA in Florida
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

FEMA in Florida

<t>plazul wrote: Looks like the forecasters were really off the mark with Charley. I didn't expect this many deaths though I wasn't surprised at the devastation.<br/> <br/> This will be a good opportunity to see if our new Homeland Security structure in conjunction with FEMA is better prepared than ...
by Tombstone
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:51 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: cashing in on terrorism
Replies: 9
Views: 1814

cashing in on terrorism

<r>plazul wrote: The war on terrorism has been a boon to the security business but it's also spawned a new breed of bounty hunters.<br/> <br/> Mercenaries from a number of Muslim countries have joined the hunt for al-Queda and other wanted terrorists hoping to reap huge rewards for their capture<br/...
by Tombstone
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:49 pm
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: USAF’s New ‘Black’ Bird Fast, Stealthy, Long-Endurance UAV Would Fill Satellite Gap
Replies: 3
Views: 1756

USAF’s New ‘Black’ Bird Fast, Stealthy, Long-Endurance UAV Would Fill Satellite Gap

<t>plazul wrote: <br/> <br/> Interesting tibit about the emp counter measures but I think the capability was exaggerated.<br/> <br/> No aircraft will ever come close to matching the Black Bird for sheer sex appeal. Imagine flying at 90,000 feet at mach three back in the Sixties. You would have felt ...
by Tombstone
Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:45 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Gay marriage
Replies: 310
Views: 26753

Gay marriage

<t>anastrophe wrote: <br/> <br/> the 'boy and his dog' argument has already been covered in the '12 reasons' list i posted. red herring.<br/> <br/> <br/> Just as absurd as this topic would have been back in 1972. Same sex marriage? Never! That's ridiculous! Red herring!<br/> <br/> The nose of the ca...
by Tombstone
Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:26 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: Gay marriage
Replies: 310
Views: 26753

Gay marriage

<t>Robert H. Bork wrote in his article "The Necessary Amendment" in the August/September 2004 issue of First Things <br/> <br/> Quote: <br/> <br/> There is, finally, very real uncertainty about the forms of sexual arrangments that will follow from homosexual marriage. To quote William Bennett: "Say ...
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:42 pm
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol Tobacco
Topic: The minimum age hypocrisy
Replies: 30
Views: 9147

The minimum age hypocrisy

<r>gr8geezer wrote: Possibly. I know the evangelical right has been responsible for much of the anti-drug regislation in that area.<br/> <br/> <br/> As conservative as my views are (yes, i admit it! <E>:D</E> ), I have a real problem with our drug laws. Too harsh for the insignificant stuff. <br/> <...
by Tombstone
Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Not many people here.
Replies: 5
Views: 930

Not many people here.

<r>Welcome Audrey! You and I are the first ones to post our little "bio's". <E>:)</E> <br/> <br/> Yes, the ForumGarden folks just opened this topic today so I figured that it would be a good time to get my post in.<br/> <br/> What school are you going to in SoCal? I'm originally from CA and am a gra...

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