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by DDude
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

ddude You have lost your f'n mind You need a history lesson.... My parents entire family live through that bs in Germany..... and one day when i have a bunch of time to waste i'll give a little history lesson Bush is no Hitler..... My mind is still between my ears, haven't lost it. As for history.....
by DDude
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "American" Food
Replies: 9
Views: 2464

I'm sitting in Houston at the moment. Guess I'm not likable enough for any invitations. :wink: If you love catfish, there's a place on US49 in Jackson, Mississippi about a mile south of the Pilot on the east side of the road that serves fantastic catfish with fried pickles and some great hushpuppies...
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - HR. 2640 AKA: THE VETERAN'S DISARMAMENT ACT 2008
Replies: 22
Views: 3441

I wonder if it's just a matter of time before this is twisted and warped to keep arms out of the hands of all former military, regardless of mental health. I know if I were a young person intent on military service I'd think twice about joining now knowing that any action I see in the future with su...
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-More Computer help
Replies: 13
Views: 2364

Google "alt codes" and you'll find some sites providing all the different codes available for the different symbols.
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - "American" Food
Replies: 9
Views: 2464

Truck driver, eh? Same here, though I'm the exception weighing in at 155... same weight I've been since I was 20 and my bride then fattened me up a bit. I've got a fast metabolism. :lol:

But then again I hate spending money on food out on the road so I tend to eat light which keeps me slender.
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

The beautiful thing about this country is that WE CAN have this conversation. Our Bill of Rights Guarentees this. Irac and all of the other Terrosrist training camps cannot. They are still fighting for a "form" of Democracy. I would point out to Dude. ALL of our Troops are volunteers. Not...
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

@ Idahoser - I'm an American, not a socialist. Don't have much use for socialism. The smaller the government, the better. I suppose most of this hatred I hear from fellow Americans against those "overthere" simply comes from people who won't be going overthere and feel that sending someone...
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT -- who should we vote for ... ????
Replies: 21
Views: 3892

Ron Paul for me at 87.5% :lol:

Billary was at the bottom of the barrel at 20.83%
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

Don't mean to stir the pot, but the fact that "Iran for instance" is developing a nuclear program doesn't bother you? No. Pakistan has them currently. Should we do something about it too? And if no, then why not? Why not do something about Russia and China, long time adversaries of the US...
by DDude
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Looks like Hilarious Rotten Clinton won in NH
Replies: 23
Views: 3442

What I fear is that too many people in this nation aren't critical thinkers, thus will be like sheep following the NH vote. I contend that the majority of American voters are lazy. Instead of viewing issues as it pertains to the Constitution, the majority of voters look at what the candidates will ...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

Swampman wrote:I don't see anyone else with a 6 pointed star as their avatar.
That doesn't make him nuts. The avatar is just his way of making a point about something he feels passionate about. I'd say it's better than looking at some of the ugly mugshots that others post of themselves. :lol:
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

You are out of touch Dude. Let's recall all the bombings dating back the 70s to New York, 9/11 and beyond that led to this. Sure, if you say so. Put your nose in your neighbor's business and see if your neighbor thinks highly of you. Chances are he won't and he'll simply resent you. Same thing in t...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting to like this lever action stuff
Replies: 4
Views: 1296

heirloom :wink: I'm still putting away $25 each Friday towards the purchase of my first levergun... a Marlin 1894C in .357. Unfortunately that won't happen until I finally move my wife from Canada down to Oklahoma in a couple of years (since I go home to her hometown of Sudbury when I'm not driving ...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

Swampman wrote:
DDude wrote:I think he was connecting your "medical discharge" with some of your beliefs you've mentioned on this forum... ie, that you're not quite right in the head.
Exactly! :?
OI seems as sane as any other gun nut on this forum.
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

How can you compare Hitler with Bush? Hitler was set on world dominatin. If the US wanted to take over Iraq, it would have been done long ago using Hitler's tactics. Making that comparison is comparing US soldiers and marines to SS soldiers. We're not rounding up civilians and killing them or tryin...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

I think he was connecting your "medical discharge" with some of your beliefs you've mentioned on this forum... ie, that you're not quite right in the head.
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Politics.. This is to good not to share
Replies: 43
Views: 6814

And the statist mantra continues justifying the US warring against a nation that never attacked us. No wonder the world hates us. Hitler would be proud of Bush and Company following in his footsteps.
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag
Replies: 66
Views: 13628

I was just talking to a SWAT member from Central Illinois who told me that there was some discussion for urban police departments to consider a lever action rifle/carbine in a pistol caliber (.357 or .44 Mag) as a patrol car rifle. Seems that it is more politically correct to get out of the patrol ...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-Why young women hiking alone need to be armed
Replies: 33
Views: 6670

Here in the U.S. there are many parks, and recreation areas inside gun friendly states where you cannot legally carry a weapon for self defense. Then are states like Illinois where you cannot legally carry a weapon for self defense anywhere outside your home or property. Then there are other states...
by DDude
Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

I'm still going to keep on supporting Ron Paul... the only candidate who supports the Constitution. The rest of the Repubs are the same ol' garbage warmed over. Like the lead Dem says, it's time for "change". I'm ready for the US to return to a Constitutional representative republic instea...
by DDude
Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Second Amendment: A Citizen's Right
Replies: 10
Views: 2288

I won't vote for someone who is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, which Thompson is a member. Ron Paul is very pro-Constitution, be it the 2A as an individual's right or the often ignored 10A which has resulted in a bigger, more intrusive federal government and the loss of freedom for al...
by DDude
Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - How much CCW ammo do you carry......
Replies: 61
Views: 9250

Scott is correct about the fight ending in 5 shots, but I would feel a heck of a lot better with a loaded pistol after a confrontation! Who knows? They could come back! Not if you do it right... or Jesus brings them back to life. :wink: I always carried an extra magazine when I carried my Detonics ...
by DDude
Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

I don't think I'd ever vote for Ron Paul unless it comes down to him or Hillary. There's something about him I don't like. I think it's the people that support him. I haven't met one yet that seemed normal. :lol: I know for a fact that I'm not normal. I think for myself unlike the multitude of shee...
by DDude
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - GLOBAL WARMING YEH RIGHT!
Replies: 33
Views: 5435

Idled my truck's engine at a high idle all night long in order to have enough heat just to keep from freezing here at the truckstop south of Indy. I'm doing my part adding CO2 to the atmosphere to raise temps. :lol:
by DDude
Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

The only candidate I will vote for is the one who will abide by the oath they take to defend the Constitution. The 10th Amendment, if adhered to all these years, would have prevented all the BS we currently endure from the monster central government. If you vote for a candidate based on issues alone...
by DDude
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Which Candidate Can You Trust with Your Guns?
Replies: 158
Views: 20130

I'm not an "issues" voter so I don't give a hill of beans about what the politicians promise they'll do which is nothing but a load of bull. What I look at is simple: which candidate acknowledges the Constitution as the supreme law of the land and will defend it as the presidential oath ca...
by DDude
Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Active Dangerousness as relates to Mental Health
Replies: 60
Views: 8555

"Hi. I'm from the government. I'm here to help you." When we rely upon government for anything, we no longer rely upon ourselves. Freedom is lost one issue at a time. The fact that supposed supporters of the 2A condone any amount of government control on this leaves me bewildered... Shh. ...
by DDude
Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Active Dangerousness as relates to Mental Health
Replies: 60
Views: 8555

"Hi. I'm from the government. I'm here to help you." When we rely upon government for anything, we no longer rely upon ourselves. Freedom is lost one issue at a time. The fact that supposed supporters of the 2A condone any amount of government control on this leaves me bewildered. Two type...
by DDude
Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Now it's official...
Replies: 4
Views: 1342

The big long road is silent, big wheels no longer turning round. The few out there still rollin’, Are now headed homeward bound. And in the local truck stop amid the families so few, the rigs are parked in rows, Christmas colors, red and green and blue. Your children don’t yet understand, but s...
by DDude
Tue Dec 25, 2007 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Romney
Replies: 45
Views: 10440

I can't speak about the dems as I don't listen to them since they're a bunch of idiots (though I concede they are dangerous to our representative republic). That leaves the Republicans. I listened to the debates and was shocked on the stance they all took (Dr. Paul being the exception) that they mai...
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: xmas gifts
Replies: 11
Views: 2531

I'm on the road, won't be home for the whole Christmas thing.
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dear friends and fellow denizens of the Leverguns Community
Replies: 13
Views: 2769

Amen! Jesus is the reason for the season.
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Romney
Replies: 45
Views: 10440

A vote for any politician who will give you (or your favorite cause) federal assistance based upon "issues" instead of voting for the man or woman who will obey, adhere and work within the limits as prescribed by the Constitution... is a wasted vote. The Constitution states clearly, in sim...
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS
Replies: 15
Views: 3537

The best years of this nation are long gone as far as I'm concerned. An era that occurred before I was even born. When the Constitution meant something and wasn't just a piece of toilet paper. When Liberty and Freedom meant liberty and freedom and not entitlement or enslavement to the whims of polit...
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - New Years resolutions
Replies: 5
Views: 918

I'm all for revolutions... oh, sorry, you said resolutions. :lol:
by DDude
Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Romney
Replies: 45
Views: 10440

I'd vote for Hillary before I'd vote for Romney just to get the ball rolling for a decent revolution in this country to get it back in line with the Constitution.
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Civil War timeline
Replies: 17
Views: 4053

"In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government shall not assail you. You can have no conflict, without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government , while I have the mo...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT- NRA
Replies: 23
Views: 3376

Sorry I'm an idealist. Fortunately I'm also a realist so I don't sweat it too much Then the rest of us will sweat for you. I wish you well then. Sad that you must fight your own government to keep the right God gave you of self preservation and the Founders reaffirmed with the 2A. I think I'll go s...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys will never guess what I did today!
Replies: 20
Views: 3777

Since I'm not home most of the time (home for now being Sudbury, Ontario), I have a guy with a backhoe/front loader John Deere come by the place each time it snows to keep the driveway clear for my wife at $10 a pop. If I'm at home I'll shovel it myself as I find it relaxing, especially if the snow ...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT- NRA
Replies: 23
Views: 3376

I admit that I've never been a member of the NRA nor felt inclined to join. Perhaps it's my way of thinking that there should be absolutely no groups lobbying Congress at all to obtain support for their cause. In this day and age it appears that the Congress critters work for "special interest...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Which "star"...
Replies: 25
Views: 4373

I'd rather buy and read a good western from Louis L'Amour or Elmer Kelton than to waste money on a ticket at a theatre. At least I'd have something to show for it on my bookshelf.
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slightly OT- NRA
Replies: 23
Views: 3376

I admit that I've never been a member of the NRA nor felt inclined to join. Perhaps it's my way of thinking that there should be absolutely no groups lobbying Congress at all to obtain support for their cause. In this day and age it appears that the Congress critters work for "special interests...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20372

Hobie wrote:It is interesting what connections have been made to the original news posted...
:lol:

The entire topic basically is how does one nation deal with the actions of another and the relationship between the two. It's all interconnected, even if the scenarios are somewhat different.
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: POLITICS - Lakota Indians Withdraw from Treaties w/US
Replies: 132
Views: 20372

So, to borrow your phrase somewhat: Show me in the Constitution where our government is NOT given the authority to tell another nation what it can do. The Constitution is silent on this subject. And as the 10th Amendment states... The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, n...
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: After 8 years my wife is near the end of her battle...
Replies: 110
Views: 15789

Done. God be with you, keep Him in your heart and mind for strength and comfort. She'll be going home to be with Him.
by DDude
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pistol caliber Marlin levers
Replies: 41
Views: 7416

We need a smiley that is drooling. Sweet collection.
by DDude
Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whats your favorite caliber thats not in a lever gun yet ?
Replies: 64
Views: 9938

30mm :wink:
by DDude
Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Today I used almost all of them...
Replies: 28
Views: 5306

jeepnik wrote:Not just for driving, but I like "Not the brightest bulb in the pack" Usually in reference to truck drivers.
Hey, I resemble that remark! :lol:
by DDude
Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The World's First Levergun Dog
Replies: 17
Views: 4309

:lol: My mini-dachshund wants his own levergun now to guard my Freightliner. Where'd you pick up the "gun"? 14 Yorkies? DDude, yes, every dog needs a good gun. Your mini-dachshund would enjoy the diversion. He probably gets tired of helping you shift the 18 speed trans that transfers powe...
by DDude
Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Today I used almost all of them...
Replies: 28
Views: 5306

"Asswipe fourwheelers"... and yes, it covers a very broad spectrum of those who don't understand the law of physics. 80,000# trucks do not stop as quickly and in as short a distance that the average 4000# car does. Not exactly PG but then again the only passenger I have riding with me in m...