vendredi 30 juin 2017

Nova Scotia edible plants app

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Prepper finances

Simple question with complex answers.

How do you budget for prepping? My priority is multi purpose gear and primarily food supplies. But how do you decide how much of your surplus income goes to preps vs savings/investments.

I understand this differs for each family and look forward to hearing discussion!

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Looong term storage

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Has anyone given thought to burying a dozen buckets below the frost line. Just out in the yard not at some secret island fortress
Storage space is in short supply around here, I could always use another tulip bed.
Corn , beans and wheat are pretty cheap right now so are salt and sugar.

Temp would be good, humidity wouldn't.

But hey, it would give you a chance to have moles or gophers or prairie dogs chew into your food storage instead of just rats. Nuthin' like having variety in your varmints, right?

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Storing Store bought beef jerky?

All the store bought jerky I have had is quite thick & very pliable and has been vac packed with an O2 absorber. Oldest I've had has been about 4 years old, It got used up not because it went off, but because I got hungry

My home jerky is thinner and way, way drier, to the point of snapping.

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Tree stand placement for compound bow

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So there's a massive run on my property already being utilized by a ton of deer always has been I've always set my stand near the edge of the field were the run ends. But the big buck he smart he waits till night time to come out to the field. So I'm gonna penetrate further back into the run. Should I let cover dictate my distance to the run or pick a distance and stick to it even if it's not the best place to hand a stand? Compound bow hunting btw.

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Obamma-care Repeal now, replace later. Way to go Mr. T!

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President Trump executive tweets that Republicans should just repeal the darn thing and replace later. Thank you Mr. T! I pity the fool that...

Obamma-care Repeal now, replace later. Way to go Mr. T!

Introduction to Firearm Safety in Colorado

This is being hosted by the Martial Arts Studio that my daughter attends. I thought that it might be be of interest to those within driving distance of the Northern Denver Metro Area.

Introduction to Firearm Safety
Offered FREE to the Community

In the U.S., we live in a culture where guns are ever-present. Whether we like them or not, we need to know how to be safe should we encounter them. This seminar is designed to “demystify” guns and teach you how to be safe around them.

The following topics will be discussed:
• What is a firearm?
• Why are guns dangerous?
• Basic gun safety
• Firearm storage
• Children and guns
• Types of guns
• What now?

July 22, 1 – 3pm
590 Burbank St., #215, Broomfield, CO 80020

For all ages 8+ (10 yrs and younger must be accompanied by a parent)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: call or email
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Canadian Meds

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Are any of you here in the US buying their meds from an online Canadian pharmacy? If so, who are you using. My Doc gave me a prescription that's real pricey and very little of the cost is covered by insurance, so I thought maybe Canada might be the way to go. Just looking at a few Canadian websites, it's less than a third of the US price. But, I don't know who is a good trustworthy source..

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Record Fine

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YouTube Stunt Gone Wrong: Pregnant Woman Kills Her Man

A young man from Minnesota wished for fame, and got it — at the cost of his life. 22-year-old Pedro Ruiz reportedly longed for stardom, so he decided to have his girlfriend shoot him with a .50-caliber handgun while recording video of the act. He held a book in front of his chest, confident that[.....]

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USA - By the Numbers: Taxes, Costs, Etc.

There's a lot of talk on here about the good and bad of where we are in terms of numbers; taxes, costs, immigration, etc. This report may be of interest:

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There's another report that's meant to be more Internet specific. It's here:
http://ift.tt/2s9ATxr

Look at page 346 and beyond. It has some interesting info about Immigration. No, we maybe don't want the great unwashed flood of indigent refugees. But it's really interesting to see how many top tech companies have CEOs that are 1st or 2nd generation immigrants.

Might be an interesting discussion here. Maybe not. But it's really interesting data. The financials... well... we have some issues. Seeing them like this makes it really stark. There's hope. But we've got some work to do.

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CNN's Producer "Voters are stupid".

Well, I'm not going to watch that. Even if I could turn up the sound on my computer right now, I still wouldn't watch that. I'm not that into CNN. But voters ARE stupid. Trump vs Hillary proves that.

If there is something else I should be taking away from that video, I'd love a summary.

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CNN's Producer "Voters are stupid".

So if Springfield made the XD-E in 9x18

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would anyone buy it ....

So if Springfield made the XD-E in 9x18

question on the unity of the states in the 'USA'

California is a very large state. "Going to war" with them over gun rights or anything else is like trying to move a liberal elephant out of the room.

Most of the people in the state ignore their gun laws and keep quiet about it. The nut cases in LA, San Francisco, and San Diego roll around and foam at the mouth and the rest of the state gets their gun stuff in Nevada or Arizona.

During a brief time when I lived there, I had a sheriff there advise me not to comply with "assault weapons registry" or even magazine laws because, "if I know you have it, I might have to come and get it one day. If I don't know you have it, what reason would I haver to bother you at all?" Very smart guy.

Bottom line, be quiet about your personal property so you'll have it if you need it. I don't like it, but there it is. As I've said before, vote with your dollars and your feet - if you can't take the laws in CA and you can't change them, go to a "FREE STATE" TO LIVE FREE!

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Tire preasure for 39x12.5r16.5 tires?

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A good survival book for Kids

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Hi, Im going to teach a couple of young kids in my church about survival, what is a good book for them to read? Thanks,

A good survival book for Kids

Death Panel

by LIAM DEACON29 Jun 20173,330

A European court has ruled that the parents of a critically ill baby cannot privately pay for him to go to the United States for “experimental treatment”, and the child must stay in a British hospital to “die with dignity”.
The parents of 10-month-old Charlie Gard are reported to be “utterly distraught” after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) denied them a final effort to save their dying son.

After losing a battle in the UK’s Supreme Court, they had appealed to the court in France to fight the decision of British doctors at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, who argued the baby could not be saved in the U.S. and must “die with dignity”.

Connie Yates, Chris Gard, and their son Charlie (Credit: gofundme.com)

Chris Gard, 32, and Connie Yates, 31, had raised more than £1.3 million to take Charlie to the U.S. for partially untested, “experimental” treatment, which they claim could save his life.

Britain has a socialised healthcare system, and despite the fact his parents raised private funds for treatment, the courts could have acted as what some in U.S. politicians call a “death panel”, decided who is and who is not worth saving.

“We strongly feel as his parents that Charlie should get a chance to try these medications. He literally has nothing to lose but potentially a healthier, happier life to gain,” the mother wrote on a crowd-funding page.

Some on social media agreed with the parents and expressed anger at the court.

Charlie was born healthy, but suffers from a rare genetic condition, called mitochondrial depletion syndrome, and has serious brain damage.

The ECHR ruled Tuesday that the British hospital was correct and the treatment in the U.S. could not help Charlie. The court said the application by the parents was “inadmissible” and added that their decision was “final”.

They acknowledged “sensitive moral and ethical issues” had been raised in the case and said they respected the “domestic legal framework” of the UK which had come to the same judgement.

A spokesman for Great Ormond Street Hospital said in a statement: “Our thoughts are with Charlie’s parents on receipt of this news which we know will be very distressing for them.

“Today’s decision by the [ECHR] marks the end of what has been a very difficult process and our priority is to provide every possible support to Charlie’s parents as we prepare for the next steps.

“There will be no rush by Great Ormond Street Hospital to change Charlie’s care and any future treatment plans will involve careful planning and discussion.”

However, Charlie’s mother argued: “We just CAN’T let our baby die when there is something that might help him! We won’t give up on him because he has a rare disease.

“He deserves a chance and he deserves a life as much as anyone else. We understand that rare diseases don’t get enough funding for research but why should that be a reason for a child to die?! He’s here now and this could help our baby.”

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They don't make em like they used to

Was wearing my old pair of hunting boots from 15-20 years ago today to cut wood since I didn't have anything else at the cabin. Got me to appreciate the quality from that era compared to now. These were just a basic $100-120 wolverine hunting boot available at any sporting goods store but they are genuine gore-tex with real Goodyear welt construction and a quality Bob outsole. Can't even get many brand name glued together boots for that price today, with off-brand membranes none the less.

These haven't been punished TOO hard. One winter of logging, multiple hunting day trips and some misc winter activities including ice fishing. Only time they ever let me down was ice fishing all day in temps around zero degrees. Shoot, even went down to the lake today to clean them off and they are still completely waterproof!

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Well lookee here, Germany lost it's first city

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Germany has a nuclear arsenal?
They aren't even allowed to possess tritium let alone anything cool.

Anyways, I find it somewhat funny and ironic that Frankfurt is the first city with a mainly immigrant population.

Frankfurt was the old German center of revolutionary thought and the whole Frankfurt School/ critical theory stuff.

Very symbolic to say the least.

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House just passed Kates Law...

just passed...

H.R. 3004 Kate's Law: increase the penalties for deported aliens who try to return to the United States.

They also passed HR 3003.

H.R. 3003 No Sanctuary for Criminals Act: Lets the Federal government deny grants from the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security

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Any experience with Buck warranty?

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I sent a Buck 110 with a broken blade tip in on June 16. USPS says it was delivered, but still haven't received any info from Buck like they did...

Any experience with Buck warranty?

Daniel Defense DDM4 300BLK 16" Integrally Suppressed Rifle - $2375.99 (email quote)

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Why Healthcare is a Failure

I'm going to explain to everyone very simply why Health Insurance is a total failure by comparing it to Car Insurance ...

Once Government got into healthcare it causes people like the Elderly and their Medicare to be treated like ATM machines, which jacked up the costs for everyone because the Government provided "Free Insurance". Allowing pre-existing conditions did not make the situation any better.

Let's examine today's Car Insurance, which is relatively low in the insurance world ...

You pay x amount to cover x amount. You file a claim when something serious happens, depending on your insurance. If you file too much, or it's your fault, your rates go up. Nobody files a claim for every "Bruise and Scrape" they receive. They also don;t file claims AFTER they crash.

Here's how Health Insurance works now. Every Medicare / Medicaid person enters the ER after a belly ache. They still get "Free" care. And now people get care, after eating junk food and not exercising, AFTER they have long term problems.

If this was car insurance ...

- You cannot be covered for more then you pay in, per policy
- You can't file a claim (enter the ER) every time you stub a toe (or else your rates would rise)
- You can't file a claim AFTER you crash, period.
- You can't smash your car with rocks and file a claim, that's fraud. (Treating your body like crap THEN asking for healthcare)

All in all, unless a similar system to a Car Insurance policy, where company all across state lines compete on the PRIVATE level only, it's a complete failure. And right now that is not happening, and it is a complete failure.

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Some Close Out Deals from Camera Land

We have a few items that we are down to one or two of. Some discontinued, some we are down to the last one of that we own at an older lower price and we thought we'd offer you forum members a slammin' deal on these items.

Please call to purchase, 516-217-1000, as some of these items at these prices, are not on our site.

Brunton Eterna 8x25 Compact Water Proof Binoculars reduced from $199.99 to only $99.99

Brunton Eterna 8x25 Waterproof Compact Binoculars E825 are made to pack. Brunton Eterna Compact Binoculars E-825 are small enough for your pocket but tough enough for your truck bed. The 8x25mm Brunton Eterna Compact Binoculars are built with BaK-4 prism glass and, like all Brunton Eterna Binoculars, feature state-of-the-art multi-coatings and twist-up eyecups with multi-step long eye relief. Protected by Bino-Glove neoprene lens covers, these Brunton Binoculars add brilliant performance to the new list of requirements for compact optics. You'll never look at compact binoculars the same.
Specifications for Brunton Eterna Compact Binoculars 8 x 25mm E-825:
Model: E825
Power: 8X
Objective diameter: 25 mm
Overall dimensions: 4.8" x 3.8" x 1.8"
Weight: 12 oz
Close focus: 6 ft
Exit pupil: 3.1mm
Long eye relief: 18.5mm
Field of view @ 1000 yds: 270 ft
Features of Brunton Eterna 8 x 25 Compact Binocular E 825:
Small and lightweight
BaK-4 prism glass
State-of-the-art phase coating
AL reflective coating
Emerald Fire full multi-coating
Multi-step eye relief system (eyeglass compatible)
Waterproof/fogproof
Nitrogen filled
Alloy frame w/ ergonomic body armor
Package Contents:
Brunton Eterna 8x25 Compact Water Proof Binoculars with Multi Coated Optics - E825
BinoGlove Lens Covers
Neoprene neckstrap

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Brunton Eterna 20-45x62mm Straight Spotting Scope F-9062EDW reduced from $899.99 to only $449.99

This Spotting Scope is designed with dependable and efficient materials, in order to supply you with a product that is going to be powerful for countless years.
The Brunton Eterna 62mm Spotting Scope - 20-45x62mm w/ Straight Body F-9062EDW-S has the trademarked Emerald Fire Multi-Coating and BaK-4 prism glass resulting in images that are insanely clear and crisp. This Spotting Scope manufactured by Brunton is made with top of the line ED glass and proven Eterna durability that makes this scope a must-have for those on the move. The Brunton 20-45x62mm Eterna Spotter Scope is an excellent choice for the spotter who requires extra mobility. This Brunton Eterna Spotting Scope is waterproof and fogproof so you can rest easy taking your 62mm Eterna Spotting Scope by Brunton with you wherever you go.
Specifications for Brunton Eterna Straight Spotting Scope 20-45x62:
Power: 20x-45x
Objective Diameter: 62mm
Eye Relief: 17mm
Exit Pupil: 3mm-1.33mm
Field of View: 95ft-58ft @ 1,000 yds
Prism Coating: AL
Weight: 42.3oz
Close Focus: 27ft
Features of Brunton 62mm 20-45x62 Eterna Spotting Scope Straight:
ED glass (extra-low dispersion fluorite)
20X-45X Eyepiece w/ twist-up eye cup
BaK-4 prism glass
Emerald Fire full multi-coating
Multi-step eye relief system (eyeglass compatible)
Waterproof
Nitrogen filled/fogproof
Alloy frame w/ergonomic body armor
Sight alignment tube
Tripod/monopod compatible
Extendable sunshade
Package Contents:
Brunton Eterna 62mm Spotting Scope - 20-45x62mm w/ Straight Body F-9062EDW-S
Interactive Neoporene Case
20x-40x eye piece

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Meopta MeoStar 8x20 ED Event & MeoPix iScoping Adapter reduced from $199.99 to only $149.99

The Meopta® Event binocular & MeoPix® iScoping Adapter combines the magnification of a compact 8X binocular with the photo and video capabilities of your iPhone® 5 for observing and capturing long range photos and video at sporting events, while hiking, when vacationing or anywhere life takes you.
Through the use of the highest quality materials, state of the art manufacturing processes and stringent quality control the Meopta® Event binoculars & MeoPix iScoping Adapter are designed and built to provide superior optical performance and incredible enjoment capturing special moments.
The optical system consists of a sealed objective lens, a moveable focusing element, fixed diverging lenses, a prismatic reversing system and the eyepieces.
The moveable elements allow for dioptric correction and focusing to near and infinite distances.
The prismatic system utilized in the Meopta® Event binoculars utilizes a roof prism design to provide maximum optical performance and an extra-compact size and shape for easy carrying.
All optical components have been fully multi-coated to reduce refraction and improve overall light transmission.

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Schmidt & Bender Stratos 1.5-8x42 LM, 1cm, cw, Posicon FD7 Reticle Scope #550-811-707 Open Box unit reduced from $2899.99 to only $1999.99

The 1,5-8x42 Stratos is a universal, superfast scope for every conceivable application featuring an ultra-bright FlashDot in the first focal plane. The scope also features a large sized exit pupil for fast target acquirement.
Like all scopes of this series the 1,5-8x42 Stratos is equipped with the new programmable "choose your light" illumination. The new bullet drop compensation function may be obtained as an optional feature.

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Minox ZX5i 2-10x50 - BDC #66609 Demo Unit reduced from $979.00 to only $499.99

Minox engineered the 2-10x50 ZX5i Riflescope to meet the demands of precision shooters and hunters. To emphasize its goals, Minox outfitted the scope with a large 50mm objective, which can make the most out of low-light conditions like dawn and dusk, and high magnifications to deliver the brightest images possible. The optical elements are cut out of superior optical quality Schott glass and feature proprietary MINOTEC multi-coated surfaces that increase image brightness, clarity, and resolution. The BDC reticle is located on the second focal plane and features four fine tapered posts and a thin crosshair with BDC markings out to 800 yards. The entire reticle is illuminated (including its crosshair and posts) with a brilliant red color. It brightness control offers eleven brightness levels and an automatic off function after three hours of continuous operation. For added precision when making shots, the parallax-free performance can be adjusted from 109 yards to infinity. To account for wind and ballistic bullet drop, the riflescope offers 76 MOA of windage and elevation adjustment ranges and a 1/4 MOA per click impact point correction.
The scope's impact-resistant aluminum housing features a 30mm maintube, which is filled with argon for superior fogproof and waterproof performance. The overall design provides a solid and durable construction with precision capped turrets.
Optical Performance:
2-10x magnification
50mm objective lens diameter
MINOTEC multi-coated optics
Field of view at 100 yd: 56.7-12'
BDC Illuminated Reticle:
2nd focal plane
Four fine tapered posts
Fine crosshair with BDC marks out to 800 yd
Offers unobstructed and clean view
Ballistic Data (.300 Winchester Mag):
Bullet weight: 180 gr
Ballistic coefficient: 0.507
Muzzle velocity: 2950 ft/s
Sight height: 2.0
11 brightness levels with intermittent off mode
Battery-saving auto off function after 3 hours
Use and Handling:
1/4 MOA impact point correction per click
76 MOA windage and elevation ranges
Eye relief: 3.9"
Exit pupil: 11.4-5 mm
Construction Details:
30mm maintube
Aluminum housing
Smooth rubberized eyepiece
Smooth focusing ring with a low-profile lever
Capped adjustment turrets
Argon-filled fogproof
Waterproof

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Minox MD 80 Z Spotting Scope #62230 Demo Unit reduced from $1398.00 to only $899.99

The straight viewing 20-60x80 MD 80 Z Spotting Scope from Minox features multi-coated optics that prevent internal ghosting as well as reflections, providing clear and bright images. The compact size of this spotting scope is made possible due to a design that utilizes mirrors to create a "Z" shaped light path which significantly compresses the space needed to obtain magnification. The Minox 20-60x80 MD 80 Z Spotting Scope's lightweight, metal-alloy body is impact-resistant and nitrogen-filled to be both fogproof as well as submersible down to 16.4'. The scope has a tripod mounting shoe that also accepts a 1/4"-20 mounting bolt, and a retractable lens shade keeps the Sun or rain off the objective lens.
The included fitted neoprene lens cover can be used to protect the Minox 20-60x80 MD 80 Z Spotting Scope even when it is mounted to a tripod.
Optical Performance:
20-60x80 zoom eyepiece
80mm objective lens
Multi-coated optics to prevent internal ghosting and reflections
Nine-lens eyepiece construction
Folded light path design for compact form factor
Use and Handling:
Straight view, fixed eyepiece is in-line with scope's objective
Twist-up eyecup for use with or without eyewear
-5 to +50 diopter adjustment range
30mm eye relief
4.0-1.3mm exit pupil diameter
1/4"-20 tripod mount
Construction Details:
Lightweight and durable metal-alloy body
Nitrogen-filled for waterproof and fogproof performance
Submersible to 16.4'
Includes form-fitting neoprene cover for storage and transport

Feel free to give me a call to discuss optics anytime. That's what we are here for.
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If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
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Blue Apron IPO

Does anyone else see this business model as the "next level" of dependence created by a business that will ultimately result in government control. Maybe my tin foil hat is fitting a little too tight but this concept freaks me out. Not to mention that your eating something that may contain ingredients over which you have not control.

Between autonomous vehicles, government subsidized welfare programs and medical assistance, this seems like one of the final stages of total control to me.

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Greetings from NE Florida- but soon to be East TN (any advice?)

I really have no praises to sing about Florida to be honest....So we are hoping to be leaving my 1 acre of property in FL and searching for 3+ AC in areas surrounding either Knoxville or Chattanooga. We are traveling this weekend to visit both locations over 4 days. I don’t know too much about the cities other than what I’ve read online but I do know my wife would prefer to be 20-30 nearby for job interests.

About us, we are in our early 30’s, enjoy the outdoors, camping, etc. We have kids and are looking for areas that offer Catholic schools and a Christian sense of conservatism and/or libertarian-ism. I am thinking we will rent initially and buy land and build a house. Any considerations an outsider like me might need to know about?

What are the negatives of living in Knox or Hamilton County? Should I try to avoid them in my search?

Looking forward to picking your brains and I'm glad to be a member here.

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mercredi 28 juin 2017

What is the Sheriff's role in a major city?

For those who understand the law enforcement system, what role does the Sheriff play in a major city that has it's own police force? So from what I see, the Sheriff is non existent in a city, besides maybe in a county court or other county building that is within the city. But there they are really limited to that building, acting as guard of that particular building. It seems to me Sheriff's have the more traditional law enforcement role in the smaller cities that don't have a police department.

But Sheriffs are elected for the WHOLE county?
Also is there a time where the Sheriff department got into a legal conflict with a city or state?

I am asking this because in the conservative and prepper community there is lots of emphasis on the Sheriffs. But I honestly don't understand the significance or a Sheriff if something like 3/4 of Americans live in a city.

I am sure I am missing something.

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HELP! Trying to get rid of fleas!

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Guys, the you know what has officially hit the fan.... lol seriously though, I've been getting little hard pimple looking bite marks. At first I thought it was acne but I got them on my ankles. Wasn't sure what the hell it was and I started since I've gotten to my dads in Texas. I did research and thought chiggers but more evidence pointed to fleas. My dad said he's been getting little bumps like that for awhile but didn't think anything of it( a few every now and then). I put my hand on the rug last night when I picked something up and felt an itch on my arm. Sure enough there's a little flea looking bug(extremely tiny) and it left a mark that showed up today. Tried to capture it but when I lifted my finger it jumped and I lost him. My dad had a dog before he moved that slept on the couch ALL the time. Dog sadly passed away but my dad brought the couch he slept on. That's the couch I've slept on the past few nights. So, having said that how the hell do you get rid of these darn things? He moved here 6 months ago. Read they can hardly reproduce from a human host because they can't feed long enough but they're still here. Trying a carpet powder and vaccuming right now along with a ton of laundry. Any advice is greatly appreciated. These "itchy pimples" are getting annoying(I probably have 8-15 bites)

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Drunk co-worker at work today

Had a bad scene at work this afternoon. A co-worker who was obviously intoxicated ran a company vehicle into the side of the building. Then he was on a forklift and dropped a heavy shaft, before driving the forklift into a bunch of shelving.

So they bring him into HR which is across from me. And I could hear him sobbing how sorry he was and that he was going to get fired.

I really feel sorry for the guy, because he always seemed an overall decent person and I got along ok with him. Now he's going to lose his job and have this black mark against him.

Just a sad situation.

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Glock 19 Gen 4 or Walther PPQ M2

Ooohhh, this is fanboi bait...

But seriously, I have Glock's. Why? Because I have them already.
If I was starting out today? I think the Walther has a strong argument. A really strong one.

Best option? Shoot both. Go ahead and spend $20 or $30 dollars and rent them both, decide or yourself.
But factor in logistical concerns, too. How much do mags cost? How available are accessories like holsters, aftermarket parts, sights, etc... etc...
Glock wins those arguments, but by how much today?
What about reliability? I know about the Glock, haven't researched Walther so I can't comment with any knowledge.

I love my Glocks, but the PPQ has a sweet trigger. I have shot both, and I'm kind of hankering for a Walther, even like the P99 too. It's a personal decision.

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Kenau Reeves (so?) 3 gun efforts...

So my wife, who is a fan, sent me this link to KR going through a 3 gun shoot. I'm sure we'll get some on here who will pick apart his technique, which is fine.... I honestly dont know much about him other than some of his movies I've seen. And while this "training" may be simply part of his John Wick character development, I'm glad to see it. Who knows... Maybe he will come to seriously enjoy firearms and bring others from Hollywierd into the hobby instead of using their platform of popularity to fight the 2nd.

https://youtu.be/rCIgpUTvfsA

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The Pledge of Allegiance

If you have never heard The Pledge of Allegiance by Red Skelton, it is worth taking a few minutes to watch it. Most likely, some people have not heard of Red Skelton, he was a comedian, a true patriot, and a real American.

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

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Disaster plans with shared custody?

Hopefully this is in the right section of the forum.

For those of you who share custody of your children, what are you plans with regard to getting your children if SHTF? DO have a plan in place with your co-parent?

My son's dad has zero disaster plans in place. When I try to discuss putting together some supplies for his house he just laughs and starts talking about Jesus and the Bible and says he will be fine. (I am not dissing religion here, just stating that my son's dad is relying solely on this for survival apparently).

Despite his lack of preparedness, I am torn as to who my son would have a better chance of survival with in a SHTF scenario. His dad is very mechanically inclined and knows how to fix things (has spent 40 years in the helicopter industry repairing helicopters) is physically stronger and is generally more capable than I am in almost any survival scenario. That being said, I do seem to be able to carry our son for longer periods of time without needing to set him down, I am 20 years younger than him and don't need as much rest, and I seem to be the only one of us coming up with a plan and stocking up on water and food.

So, I am really at a loss as to what to do if my son is with his dad at the time of SHTF. He lives about 20 minutes away and I would need to act quick. If I show up at his house asking for my son, I do not think he will even give him up and I wouldn't put it past him to put a bullet in my head if the world is coming to an end and he can get away with it.

This dilemma regarding my son is becoming a huge issue for me in moving forward with formulating a solid disaster plan.

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Armalite M-15 7.62x39mm Light Tactical Carbine from $849

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M&P using 147 gr JHP Winchester White Box?

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Picking up a M&P 9mm this weekend. I understand S&W recommends not using +p+ ammo. I have half a box of Winchester white box 147 gr. JHP. I...

M&P using 147 gr JHP Winchester White Box?

Moisture Management and Thermoregulation...

So, we don't really have a sub-forum on clothing, and outdoors clothing various so much dependent on locations, season, climate, activity, personal preference, etc., and I wanted to narrow the discussion to backpacking. Again, these definitions can vary as well, but I’m interested in those who typically do 10-12+miles per day for 5+day trips. Since locations and seasons vary, I’m looking at 30-90 degrees; knowing weather/climate, elevation, and terrain make a significant impact. At lower temps, you’re either moving or you’re briefly “static” when setting up your shelter, fixing a quick meal, and then changing into sleep clothes and sleeping system.

So, for my choices I vary depending on the seasonal temperature ranges. The challenges are both moisture management and thermoregulation. When temperatures, sun exposure, precipitation, humidity, and wind all fluctuate to some degree daily, your added aerobic exertion as well as periodic breaks make that moisture management and thermoregulation the real challenge.

I’m curious about choices for core (upper body) mid-layers. I’m a hot hiker. I can put on a damp merino wool T-shirt when it’s 45-50 degrees as long as I’m on the trail and moving to warm up. If temps are still cool and I’m static for more than 15-20 minutes, I do feel a significant cool down/chill, especially if it’s windy. For colder temps (30 degrees or just those extended cold mornings), I’m considering a breathable wind-shirt or a microgrid pullover top. Both dry relatively quickly, but the wind-shirt would likely do better with the higher humidity we face down here. When static of course, I can pull on my rain shell or if it’s colder weather, I’ll have a long-sleeve shirt and/or a puffy vest/jacket.

Some options I'm going to try out:

Patagonia Houdini pullover
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Windshirt
Patagonia R1 pullover (for colder months)
Lukesultralight...either his Argon or Epsilon wind shells (once he's recovered from injury and back on the stitching machine)

So, what do you use for your moisture management and thermoregulation for those high aerobic/exertion activities when temps are colder or just take longer to warm up?

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Brtish guy gets hit by bus, gets up and carries on to the pub!

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Nothing will stop a brit from having a beer, not even being hit by a bus :D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2i4C1bG-8w

Brtish guy gets hit by bus, gets up and carries on to the pub!

Emergency Medications

Other than just the gross incompleteness of my preps, one area which is notably lacking is medications. I have some basic OTC options, some in decent volume but lack both breadth as well as specialty. Initially I was going to make this topic paraphrasable as "which one or two antibiotic medications would be most valuable in ones' preps?" Though I think I will broaden it with the following list.

1. Which antibiotic(s) would be either most valuable or essential for general prepping?
2. What is the best way to store medications?
3. How do YOU decide on how much or any given med to stock pile and how/when to rotate?

I won't get into my personal credentials but lets say I'm no physician but am quite educated and experienced in medicine. It is my hope to start an informative discussion beyond the "well, get some NSAIDS and immodium" comments.

Currently my priorities include NSAIDS for pain/fever, diphenhydramine or course, and comfort meds such as ondansetron/omeprazole/certerizine/pseudnoephedrine. This list does exclude first aid supplies such as bacitracin.

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Computer speaker wire extension questions

I have a nice desk top computer that I use for just about everything. I do all my business related work on it, as well as for personal use. I often listen to documentaries, talk radio, music, etc. on YouTube and other online channels. Here is my dilemma.

I have a nice Logitech speaker system for my computer, this one:

It's not extreme high quality, but it's more than adequate for what I use it for. I do not want to replace it at this time.

It has a black male jack on the back of the large speaker and a wire about 2' long which plugs into the back of the computer and has a green male jack on the end of it (I have a Dell computer that is about two years old). In other words, the cable that goes from the computer to the speaker has a male jack on each end.

I want to be able to listen to whatever is on the computer in the back of the house by adding a couple of speakers back there. This is a large, old house and it is designed such that sound does not carry well down the hallway. I can have the computer speakers turned all the way up out front in the main room and it be barely audible in the back.

Can I buy a 50' roll of the wire with 3.5mm jacks, and then buy a 3.5mm Y-splitter with one male end and two female ends? I was thinking I could plug the male end of the splitter into the back of the computer, then plug the male end coming from the large speaker into one of the female ends and then plug the male end of an extension wire into the other female end. Then run the extension wire down the hall to the back (my bedroom) and connect it to a pair of speakers back there with another splitter.

Will this work? Any issues I should be aware of? Anyone done this?

This is an area I don't know too much about. Would there be interference? Will the signal weaken or be distorted by the splitters or wire length?

And before anyone asks, I don't want to go wireless. Too much money and headache.

I don't need symphony quality sound. I just want decent sound in the back of the house.

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Comm Can Ver. 2.0 Underway

I am doing a second Comm Can Project

VHF/UHF (B-Tech UV-2501)
11/10M AM/FM (Anytone Smart CB)
GPS (Old one I had)
Internal 15cfm fan

I am actually 90% done and will upload some photos when I get some time.

The Can I used this time is a FLARE CAN. It is the same basic dimensions as a 50 Cal Ammo Can, but 9.5" deep.

It will be powered externally.

I really wanted to put a SSB 11 meter radio in, but the can just wasn't deep enough... and there hasn't been a small SSB rig since the Uniden PC122XL..

Besides, I'd like 12/11/10M capability...

I am mainly building it for a road trip I have up to Las Vegas next week, and there are some stretches between here and there where Cell coverage.... ain't...

It will use a 2M/70cm dual band mag mount antenna and a President "New York" 11 Meter Mag Mount on the rental and either Cig Lighter Power OR be wired to the Battery...

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Downloads?

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Just in case the internet becomes unusable in the near future, what would be the most important things that you would want to have printed out ahead...

Downloads?

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A ripple in the grid...

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Looking for urn water filter advice

First off, hello. I am new and have been reading a lot of information on here and decided to join.

I stumbled upon this site looking for a counter-top water filtration urn. I initially found Berkey. Since then, i see there are many more options. I am trying to narrow my search for an urn and filters. I did a search and did not find any information or posts about Berkey Earth ceramic filters. I found the following information and would like others' opinions.

Berkey Earth - $30-35 / lab test: http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com...uction-testing

Aquacera Cerametix - $39-45 / lab test: http://ift.tt/2sk57NT

Berkey seemed to have scored 99%+ in every category. Aquacera did not but is very close. One of the biggest complaints i see about Berkey Blacks is there is not any lab tests / results. For this example both companies seemed to have used "Envirotek Laboratories". Are they reputable?

Berkey Black - $100+ for two / lab test: http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com...de-etc-results

Does anyone have any experience they would like to share of these ceramics? Comment on the BB test?

Are pretty much all these filters interchangeable between all urns?

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Anyone use Liquid Glass on their car's paint?

I paint cars for a living . I have never seen a product that leaves a "permanent" shell on paint. I've heard lots of claims of products doing this but yet to see any of them do it.

Today's clear coats are pretty robust and very durable to withstand what nature throws at them. Bird crap left on paint is probably the worst natural thing that can damage your paint. But keep it clean and you should not need anything else.

That being said, waxing or applying a "sealant" isn't a bad idea. But don't be fooled into expecting miricle.

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Milwaukee TICK Tracking Device

Has anyone used the Milwaukee TICK tracking device?

http://ift.tt/2sOetEJ

This is a new, battery operated device that allows you to track an item it's attached to. It uses a cell phone app to let you see where your item is.

Seems it could be used for tracking stolen equipment but the range seems to be limited.

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New member here (middle TN)

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I just wanted to say hey guys. I'm in eastern Marshall Co. Like a few who've mentioned, I find it hard to trust strangers these days, but also realize there is strength in numbers. With that said, my goal is to hopefully acquire a strong, close-knit group of trustworthy fellow survivalists. I know, easier said than done, right? I want to share one particular blog that I feel would enlighten many, but I'm not sure if I'd be breaking any SB rules, copyrights, etc. You can Google Selco, he survived the Yugoslav war back in the 90's, and now has his own website/school/blog. He truly knows what it's like for SHTF....interesting read for sure. Anyway, good luck to you all and God bless...P5 thank you sir for your service!!!

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Nancy Sinatra's forgotten disco hit

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The song "Kinky love" in 1976 http://youtube.com/watch?v=l03azg0S66k Im actually not surprised it was forgotton,NOT VERY GOOD!!! I wonder what Frank...

Nancy Sinatra's forgotten disco hit

XD-E does it have restrike ability

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XD-E does it have restrike ability

Competative shooting with the M14 / M1A

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One America News Network

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It's not on the Cable here yet. I wish cable packages were broken up so you could select channels you want and ditch the rest. I'd replace a could of "news" stations with others if I could.

call/email your cable news company and ask them about adding OAN to their lineup.

They won't until they realize there is a demand

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Homestead

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*What is homesteading, and why does it matter today?*

Homestead

Going into the Army Reserve tomorrow.

I did my four years on active duty, 2011-2014, went to Korea, Germany Afghanistan... Got out. I'm still on that inactive ready reserve or individual ready reserve or whatever they call it, until November of 2018.

So I decided I would do the rest of it on the actual Army reserve. You know, that one weekend a month, two weeks a year thing. Buying Tricare is going to save me about two hundred dollars a month and I still get to maintain some of the skills I picked up in the Army.

The way I see it, I'll get some periodic Army training without having to do the dumb ****, mowing grass all the time or painting walls.

Even if it is a bunch of BS, at least I'll still get some training and the benefits. And if I hate it, I'll be done in November of next year. If I like it, I'll extend.

What experiences do y'all have with the Army reserve? I know what active duty is like. What is the reserve like? Just wondering what to expect.

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Mark Levin's new book

Mark has a new book out today. I'm not done reading it yet.

He is one of my constitutional heros. Well thought out. Cognizant and articulate.

I want to start a discussion about "rights" their origin and their implications.

Let's talk about "Natural" law first.

The Declaration of Independence refers to "the laws of Nature and Natures God".

I understand completely the laws of Nature. The lionesses take the Zebra. That is Nature. That is natural. That is the way reality works.

That we are endowed by our existence of certain "rights" - by our mere existence I question.

Do we justify our own existence only because we exist?

And I know you can't prove or disprove a negative. Got it.

I subscribe to the Judaic and Christian codes of ethics morality and conduct. Mostly.

But if you remove the tethers of a civil society- are we not all animals seeking survival at our core? That's natures law. Natures god is a step above that.

I know that in an uncivil society- I would be less than a good guy.

It's probably best for all of us if we remain civil. Once those brakes are taken off...

That's not gonna be a bad day.

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lundi 26 juin 2017

Veritas shows that CNN knows it is fake news, in it for the ratings

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Life before Air Conditioning..

Today we decided to turn the AC off and just open a couple of windows and run a couple of fans. It wasn't super hot so, it actually was quite comfortable.

It reminded me of when I was a kid and pretty much no one we knew had air conditioning, we sure didn't. My grandparents were dairy farmers in central NC and never had AC. When my grandfather died in 1986 that house still didn't have AC. I would spend my summers there in the 1960s through the late 1970s and visit often. Even on hot days I never remember suffering. They would open windows and doors and run a big fan at the front door to draw air through the house. They also had big oak trees to block the sun in the later part of the day, and a big front porch. I do remember that the attic in that house was hotter than the hinges of hell in the summer.

We lived in three different houses that didn't have air. I remember that we got our first window unit in 1971. That was awesomeness. We would be out playing hard and come in and sit right in front of that AC unit. We could have lived without it but, it sure was nice on a hot and humid day.

My first car didn't have AC (1973 VW beetle). I remember riding in cars pretty much all of my childhood that didn't have AC.

It seems to me that these days AC is not optional for anyone. I try to get out in the heat in the spring summer and cold in the fall winter so that I don't suffer when the temps are within a narrow band. If the power goes out when it gets really hot a whole lot of people will be in trouble. Sure, people died from the heat back in the day, and they were accustomed to it.

I didn't go to an air conditioned school all the way through high school. I also don't remember the school being closed because it was hot outside. They just opened all the windows.

I work at a place now where people talk like they are really suffering just walking from an air conditioned car to an air conditioned building.

Just remembering the days when very few people had air conditioning. It wasn't that bad as I recall. A lot of it is mental I think.

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Preppers: Some Advice on Getting Gearrific

Preppers are for the most part “stuff” people. We have in the process of planning for a bug in or a bug out, or any scenario along the way, geared up to survive, whatever it takes. What it takes is the stuff part. For many of us that is also the fun part, if we[.....]

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TacPack May 2017 Box Review (amazing value!)

TacPack has been generous enough to send us their May 2017 edition subscription box along with a really neat bonus item of which I am certain you guys (or girls) will be interested hearing about.

Here are the items of which were included:
1. Doc Spartan Triple Threat
2. HexMag Blaster Pack
3. Livefire Gear Kit
4. …and the last item was a magnet which was in honor of the military and the fellow individuals who have served.

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Century Arms C308 Sporter 308Win 18" 20 Rd from $489.99 ($439.99 after $50 MIR)

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Watch: Canik TP9 DA 9mm Pistol

The guys over at the Military Arms Channel have posted another excellent video.* This one covers the Canik TP9 Double Action (DA).* The TP9 DA is a striker-fired handgun that has a de-cocker and is double action. For the most part, people do not think of striker-fired handguns as either double action or single action.*[.....]

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Magpul MOE or Midwest Industries handguard advice aluminum vs plastic

Looking for some advice. I'm in the market for a new handguard and have narrowed it down to Midwest Industries 17M
https://www.midwestindustriesinc.com...mi-17m-blk.htm

and the Magpul MOE
http://ift.tt/2ua7gNp

Both are M-lok. Magpul weights 6.8 oz., costs $28. MI weights 5 oz. costs $120.

The only thing I will be mounting to the rail is a vertical foregrip due to wrist problems. That's another reason why I wanted a lightweight handguard.

My question is how fast do the aluminum handguards heat up compared to the Magpul? What are the advantages and disadvantages of aluminum vs plastic? Personal likes and dislikes are welcome because you may like or dislike something I may not have considered.

The only thing that slightly bugs me about the magpul is that there is no top heat shield. On occasion I like to dump a mag or two and I'm worried about that top plastic getting hot and melting.

Also, I'm wondering how much wiggle the magpul with a vert grip will have. I'm not liking the rail on my A2 handguard moving around.

My barrel is a government profile, carbine length.

Thanks all!

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Supreme Court: No Right to Carry

June 26, 2017, is a sad day for gun rights. The United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case from California that allows the County Sheriff to determine who should be granted a concealed carry permit. The person applying for a concealed carry permit most prove they need a concealed carry permit.

The Ninth Circuit Court ruled,

the protection of the Second Amendment — whatever the scope of that protection may be — simply does not extend to the carrying of concealed firearms in public by members of the general public.

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Student loan debt: How'd you avoid it, how're you paying it, how does it affect you?

I saw a joke in the joke thread about twenty and thirty somethings starting out with crushing debt while their parents started with "nothing". Some say those kids are lazy and/or should've gotten a better degree or worked jobs instead of getting giant loans. Some say their parents should have told them that getting a trade was ok too, or should have saved money to give the kids for college.

What say you about your experience? If you have no student loan debt, or very little, how'd you do that? If you have higher student loan debt, how'd that happen and what are you doing to avoid letting it crush you? How do you go about making a living without a four-year college education? If you have a four-year college education, how is it helping you make a living? How is it not helping you make a living?

For me, I was 20, I worked two jobs. One was about 18 hours a week and the other was about 24 hours a week, and eventually quit the shorter one and went full time at the other. I also got a $2,500 loan to get me over the book prices and such. Paid that off a long time ago, though it was slow going.

I also chose a specific degree that could make me a living with only an associate's degree. Registered nursing. Did that for a few years and then joined the Army and did intelligence. Got out, got back into the medical crap. So now I have the $40,000 MGIB, so I'll use that on a B.S. and a Master's. Good to go.

For my kids, I have this Gerber plan... I pay Gerber about $100 (it slowly goes up over the years) and when my kids turn 18, they'll each get $10,000 cash for school (or a car if they have scholarships, or something like that). In addition to that, I will also let them know that there are many rewarding trades that will make a fine living letting you do something you enjoy, and actually PRODUCING something. College is one way, but it's not the only way, and it's not always the best way at age 18 or 20 or 22.

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Supreme Court "partially revives" Trump's travel ban

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Moving the ball forward. Even if it is 4 yards per down, it is still a march to the end zone.

Agree 100%. I'm particularly pleased that 1/3 of the Court wanted a complete and immediate implementation of Trump's EO as it was issued, and that Gorsuch, the new kid on the block chosen by President Trump, proved to be faithful to the law in this case. Not like Anthony Kennedy.

I look forward to a full decision in favor of the EO in a few months. And this isn't mean-spirited. America is a sovereign country with the legal and moral right to enforce its borders. Some European countries didn't do this and hell and havoc have resulted.

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Ivanka says "I try to stay out of politics."

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Okay then maybe you should not have an office in the White House. Politics just get in the way of all of those business dealings.

Ivanka says "I try to stay out of politics."

Drought great britain

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Howdy Friends

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