Greg_W

Where do you draw the line between paranoia and just taking precautions? I carry a gun when I am out in public with my family. In light of the potential danger of someone trying to steal my daughter, am I being paranoid or just cautious?

This just in: "There's tons of powder out there waiting for you to rip it up..." This was the opening line of a G.I. Joe's ad that I just heard on the radio. Someone in their ad department was misinformed.

You're missing the point that CFR PROHIBITS speech prior to an election. The money issue aside, this is a huge problem for me. I have to ask myself why incumbent candidates would vote to prohibit advocacy adds in the final days of a campaign. Answer: because they know that that is the only way that their opponents, most relatively unknown and unproven, get in front of voters. This is a way to give incumbents an advantage in getting THEIR message out just prior to an election.

I find it amusing that there was no great outcry against belief in religion by government officials when Bill Clinton openly admitted that he read the Bible and prayed to help him make major policy decisions. Not to mention that he would often receive the counsel of religious leaders like Billy Graham. Everyone has a moral basis from which they make decisions. Many people have a moral basis founded in one religion or another; this is NOT a bad thing. John Ashcroft is in no way attempting to "establish a national religion" as the 1st Amendment addresses. This is a tired and boring argument.

Freeclimb - Do you believe in the Freedom of Information Act to the extent that publication of certain information would breach national security and potentially get soldiers killed?

I do long division often for the basic reason of keeping my skills sharp. In a few years, I am going to have to help my daughter with her homework and it has become more and more obvious that I cannot depend on the State-run education system to completely educate my child.

I knew someone would take mikeadam's post out of context. Defense and Intelligence agencies have to be involved in a certain amount of information gathering; it's a fact of life. I don't feel too great about the TIA, but I also understand the concept and necessity behind it. As yet, I don't see that my Constitutionally-protected rights are being violated. Maybe you guys need to give me some more proof.

Good point RobBob, it seems that the learning process is shortcutting past the theory behind the math, calculus, differential equations, and physics formulae that are applied in engineering and design. That, to me, spells trouble. The best thing we did in school was learn it the long way and then see how the shortcut made things simpler. If the theories are not learned then there is no historical understanding to the concept and therefore no new advances can be made on the concept because all that is known is the end formula.

Tricky - All rights are interrelated: The Second Amendment is the guarantee of the 1st, 4th, and all the other Amendments. Who do you think would be Chuck Schumer's prime target is he could do away with the 4th Amendment? Gun Owners & 2nd Amendment Activists. I agree with what mikeadam said that if you aren't doing anything wrong, you don't have anything to worry about - to a degree. In light of what Trask was discussing (TIA, etc.), I agree that this is a tactical tool for gathering information on potential enemy activity. That is my understanding of what TIA is for. Granted, individuals such as the Clintons, Schumers, Cuomos, etc. might try and use such a department as a political tool; hopefully safeguards against this will be in-place. Don't worry, when they knock on my door and try and violate my rights, as protected by the 2nd Amendment, I will be the first to invoke my 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Amendments. Here's a good quote that I read the other day: "If we replace vigorous but restrained debate with hate speech, how long will it be before our nation comes apart at the seams? ...We are held together by our shared ideas and ideals. Hate-filled controversy, vicious name-calling, and rabid partisanship are incompatible with the survival of America as a free nation." --Dr. David C. Stolinsky Have a nice day. Greg W

I think he may have been addressing me; I said earlier that I was still working to break into double digits. Practiced falling on gear over the holiday!!

What did I say? All I did was pass on that the debate about the reading of Miranda rights has been under debate. I didn't say whether I agreed with it or not. I think it is stupid to have a case thrown out because some slimeball was "properly" read his rights! It is our responsibility to know what OUR rights are. Don't worry, Muff, I haven't changed.

The reading of "Miranda Rights" has been under scrutiny and debate for some time, not just under George W.'s watch.

Interesting topic Kevin. I have wondered what it takes to move into that next level; I am still trying to break into double-digit leads myself. Here's another question: At what point can you no longer compensate for lack-of-technique with muscle? Maybe that isn't a set line for everyone.

That's okay, I still have the Chris Sharma inspirational coffee mug set that you sent last year. It's still in the box; maybe I could sell it in the "Yard Sale" forum

Leavenworth, Kansas that is...

Nice knowin' ya, DFA. Based on your post, you'll probably be receiving a full body cavity search shortly and enjoying some state-sponsored accomodations. May I be the first to say, on this new board, that DFA is a prick...and Dan Larson Sux!!

Here's your medal, Daniel. Good job!!! I walked the 1/2 with my wife. I never saw the winning time, but I saw the guy breeze by.

It was empty on Friday as well; saw a few souls from afar. I did notice that the bar across from the park right in town is now for sale. Anybody know what happened?

Walk the Seattle Half-Marathon and carry a fanny pack. The entry fee goes to charity and you get a cool shirt. Starting at about Mile 4 there was booty lining the route. At mile 6 they were passing out PowerGel; the wife and I scored a few, but the best part was all the PowerGels that people were dropping on the ground. I crossed the finish line with about 10 and could have gotten more! Next year I'm carrying a fanny pack and I'll be set for the season!! Greg W

Ooh, good one Cartboy. I think I know who you are, so you'd better watch it or I'll sick Chocolate Trombone on you. Watch out for the donkeypunch!! [ 11-27-2002, 03:22 PM: Message edited by: Greg W ]

quote: Originally posted by Son of Caveman: I was thinking thelabiagoddess. How 'bout thebondagegoddess?

quote: Originally posted by iain: We had millers on the house and the boss is singing over the P.A. system right now.

quote: Originally posted by thelawgoddess: quote:Originally posted by Greg W: Hmmm...thelawgoddess is wanting to play doctor. Are you diversifying into themedicalgoddess? how about thelabgoddess? i'm more of a research and experiment type of girl ... HHHHhhhmmmm...Sounds like Christmas could come early this year!!

I go to office parties at other companies (usually large ones); the chics always want to give it up to the mailroom guy

Just out of curiousity, Iain, what do you do for ? I have heard that there are alternatives out there, but are they any good?