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by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Border Fence update
Replies: 123
Views: 14005

Apologists and liberals will find any excuse to obfuscate a simple issue and to rationalize why it can't be done. The goal of these people is to demoralize and convince Americans that they are too intellectually weak or politically ineffectual to prevail in the fight for our nation to defend it from...
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Shootin in MO
Replies: 14
Views: 2364

Uncontrolled government and spineless citizens are the biggest threat to gun ownership.

:)
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Heart Warming Story
Replies: 5
Views: 955

Payback is always worth the wait.

:lol:
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Border Fence update
Replies: 123
Views: 14005

Charles wrote:What does "real force of arms" mean to you. Paint me a picture.
Charles wrote:I see no reason to post this photo is a discussion of illegal immigration.
You asked the question.

I expressed my "opinion" in reponse to your question.

:)
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Shootin in MO
Replies: 14
Views: 2364

In the natural course of human events, there are petty officials who delight in tyrannizing ordinary people.

They occasionally get what they've asked for.

:shock:
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-gun related Finished research paper
Replies: 25
Views: 4110

If he's going to quote the 2nd Amendment as a closing statement, he should be encouraged to quote it completely and correctly. Further, whether he expresses it in the body of his report or not, it should be explained to him that the right to keep and or bear a .50 or any other firearm has nothing to...
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Border Fence update
Replies: 123
Views: 14005

Image

This photo depicts the justified execution of a criminal caught in the act.

:o
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Military air traffic
Replies: 13
Views: 2417

If you see any FO teams in the shrubbery or laser sighting spots on your roof, you might want to start eating out...

:shock:
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Border Fence update
Replies: 123
Views: 14005

I remember thinking that the correspondent's views seemed to be in favor of supporting and encouraging illegal immigration at the time, and more recent offerings don't seem to reflect any notable change.

:(
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OMG!! It's got to be a crime.
Replies: 29
Views: 5308

Yep, I kinda like it.

:)
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OMG!! It's got to be a crime.
Replies: 29
Views: 5308

Is there supposed to be a link or a photo?

:?:
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Marine recruiting in Berkeley
Replies: 9
Views: 1793

Americans have a right to free speech.

The government has no authority to deny those Americans the ability to exercise that right OR to deny the protections afforded to those Americans by the Constitution.

:?
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Possibility of High scope mounts on top eject 94
Replies: 4
Views: 842

AJMD429 wrote:Scout scopes solve the problem if you like them.
+1

Problem solved.

:)
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just wondering.
Replies: 22
Views: 2995

OK, all together now... THANK YOU, MR. DISNEY. I don't think it's got as much to do with the activity as it's got to do with the way urban and suburban people see animals, and the ethical treatment thereof. Many people, animal lovers and hunters alike see traps as a cruel and or painful way for an a...
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- ARGH!
Replies: 12
Views: 2731

Re: OT- ARGH!

First time going on hunting trip outside my island state, i'm packing and I KNOW i'm forgetting something! Off to Maui today for Nephew's wedding then on Saturday straight off to Texas. Do I need blaze orange? I don't have leather boots, just canvas, that'll work right? How cold a weather do I pack...
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - More on the nominations from Ann Coulter
Replies: 11
Views: 2013

I fail to understand why anyone thinks that the liberal McCain will nominate conservative candidates for the SCOTUS. Believing that this man will stray from his perverse pseudo-conservative political philosophy to service the wishes of a right-wing conservative constituency that barely supports him ...
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - what issues are important to you
Replies: 27
Views: 4172

I don't need anyone to tell me how to live my life or how to raise my family, government has no authority to dictate such things to me, no matter which political party you happen to favor. If you want to kill your babies or raise them to worship satan it's none of my business, just like nothing that...
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we wear boots in Texas
Replies: 42
Views: 6947

GANJIRO wrote:Will I be running into these during Texas Levergun Safari? Should I bring some 357 birdshot loads for "Shorty"?
I wouldn't worry about it, Ji.

They probably won't be out in great numbers in February, but it never hurts to just be aware of your surroundings.

:)
by FWiedner
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: please delete
Replies: 9
Views: 1934

Heck, I made one last year...

Image

:lol:
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The best levergun poll.
Replies: 54
Views: 8988

I have a limited experience on historic models, but within my realm of experience, I think the Model 94 in .30-30 is THE one.

But just for druthers I'd pick that same Model 94 in .356Win.

:)
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT comercial
Replies: 13
Views: 2314

I travelled with the SDT for a couple of weeks back in 1978, just because we happened to be going the same way. After spending that time in close quarters observing their behavior, listening to them talk about other Marines, and seeing how they are encouraged by their superiors to look down on the F...
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - just curious
Replies: 22
Views: 3453

Don't want to turn the thread away from Huckabee, but will add a few comments: FWeidner: It's just Democracy to me. It is what the majority of the folks who have lived in this country have historically and currently believed. It may come time when people who believe as you do can out vote me and I'...
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - Wife Had to Put Horse Down
Replies: 21
Views: 3193

Humans are funny the way they get attached to other living things. The simple lessons that we learn as children to keep us grounded in reality don't seem to ease the grief that we experience when what we know has to happen actually comes to pass. Prayers for your wife..., that she will find some com...
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - just curious
Replies: 22
Views: 3453

I don't have a problem with a man being true to his own conscience, or to his faith. I do have a problem with him forcing his favorite ecclesiastic candy down my throat, and using his office to do it. The issue is that there are people subject to a politician's executive authority who hold different...
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - just curious
Replies: 22
Views: 3453

Anyone who justifies their political platform with religious dogma will abuse their authority, and do it with a clear conscience.

You'd think that people would have learned this lesson over the last several years.

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by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor
Replies: 10
Views: 1713

Oh my!

:lol:
by FWiedner
Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HUMOR - Political Cartoon
Replies: 11
Views: 2178

The truth is so funny it hurts.

:(
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7544

I was in the 82nd Airborne when we went to a charming place called Oxford Ms, and you can bet your azz that we were armed and I would have defended my self or any men under my command.I was ordered there by the President of the US. The people shooting at us were citizens of the US!! I will await th...
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7544

Straying a bit from the subject but still related: Who was performing the disarming action in New Orleans? National Guard, state or local law enforcement, or contractors? And I wonder if they had a plan, or if they were just given orders to obey? Heat of the moment or situational type stuff in react...
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7544

Nobody ever asked me.

Nobody ever asked my brother.

Nobody ever asked anyone that I personally know, or at least no one that I know is willing to admit it.

So I'm asking if anyone knows of anyone who has ever really been asked.

:)
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??
Replies: 57
Views: 7544

OT - AD Military guys - Is this for real??

U.S. Troops Asked If They Would Shoot American Citizens U.S. troops are being trained to conduct round-ups, confiscate guns and shoot American citizens, including their own friends and family members, as part of a long-standing program to prepare for the declaration of martial law, according to a s...
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks for letting me vent earlier. Made it to the range.
Replies: 8
Views: 1661

Misery loves company!

Glad it worked out!

:)
by FWiedner
Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Peter H Capstick a fraud?
Replies: 63
Views: 16570

Jules Verne never went to the moon, but his writing established a genre of science fiction that captured the imaginations and inspired heroic men to attempt and ultimately to triumph in that quest.

:)
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: good allround levergun for target/fun shooting and SD
Replies: 34
Views: 5726

BlaineG wrote:The .357 is a very good choice if the defensive part is important to you 8)
Says a guy with a BFR .45-70...

:D
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Update on layoffs and new job
Replies: 11
Views: 1655

I had a company lay me off about 20-years ago, and I've been a total mercenary ever since.

Loyalty is overated if they're not willing to pay for it up front.

No money, no love.

:)
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How about this EBR to protect the homestead with
Replies: 13
Views: 2366

Evil Black Rifle

:)
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT comercial
Replies: 13
Views: 2314

Nice visuals, but I'd get more out it if they'd show real Fleet Marines doing real work.

Those drill team guys are like the Budweiser Clydesdales.

:)
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Update on layoffs and new job
Replies: 11
Views: 1655

Some folks go down hard when such misfortune befalls them. Glad you landed on your feet, or that you at least had a nice fluffy pillow to cushion your fall. You say you and your wife talked, and you say "we" several times. Your wife must be a peach, and a smart one at that. I don't read nu...
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why we wear boots in Texas
Replies: 42
Views: 6947

Aww...Snakes in love...ain't nature a wonder?

I guess if you're gonna have a ranch, ya gotta have some kinda livestock.

:)
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - McCain V. Hillary
Replies: 22
Views: 4015

Words from John McCain about himself and his own opinions can hardly be considered unbiased. GOA on John McCain's record. http://www.gunowners.org/mccaintb.htm And this doesn't even mention his taking money under the table to impede the investigation into the savings and loan collapse in the 1980's....
by FWiedner
Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - The Giants WON!
Replies: 19
Views: 2988

Tough game. Patriots crumbled in the last 2:00

The Giants came to play and just kept the defensive pressure on Brady until he cracked.

By the end of the game he was just throwing the football as far as he could and hoping a Patriot jersey would catch it.

:)
by FWiedner
Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - What dog are you?
Replies: 47
Views: 8273

American Bulldog.

My wife agrees that I tend to drool and slobber. :oops:

:lol:
by FWiedner
Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How About 2520mps (8268fps) Muzzle Velocity?
Replies: 17
Views: 2884

I'll bet I can get a second shot off with my Model 94 faster than that guy can.

:)
by FWiedner
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS--McCain Again
Replies: 53
Views: 6145

Soooo if it's Hillery vs McCain i'll pinch my nose and vote for McCain as the lesser of two evils is significant ... See, there's the rub. Given that particular choice, Hillary is not the lesser of the two evils. I'm telling you, it's the same demon, and these are just two of it's ugly green heads ...
by FWiedner
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - what's wrong with us????????
Replies: 19
Views: 3086

The power of the "vote".

That's a good one.

Q: Who counts those "votes"?

A: (Now you know who has power...)

:wink:
by FWiedner
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Bullet Serialization Bill to Be Heard in Hawaii H
Replies: 8
Views: 1149

I'm sure none of you missed the political significance of this madness.

If a seed can be planted and take root in one place, it can grow.

Take action to crush this thing.

:?
by FWiedner
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS--McCain Again
Replies: 53
Views: 6145

McCain is a lousy senator and a terrible Republican. He has a legislative record that is not conservative. In fact, it is anti-conservative. In order to maintain the appearance of political "bipartisanship," McCain will unilaterally decide that there is little of our money and few of our r...
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS--McCain Again
Replies: 53
Views: 6145

...but they might support some pretty socialist things because "he's one of us, and we HAVE to support him...."
Hmmm...can't put my finger on it, but I've heard that tune before...

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by FWiedner
Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Fresh info on McCain
Replies: 48
Views: 7252

Yes, but having taken castor-oil in the past, I am well aware of what comes next.

A first timer might be able to claim ignorance, but how many times can one make a choice to swallow the tonic and still claim that he doesn't know the end result will be a big pile of s**t?

:?
by FWiedner
Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Fresh info on McCain
Replies: 48
Views: 7252

McCain nearly abandoned GOP

Democrats say McCain nearly abandoned GOP Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was close to leaving the Republican Party in 2001, weeks before then-Sen. Jim Jeffords (Vt.) famously announced his decision to become an Independent, according to former Democratic lawmakers who say they were involved in the disc...