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American food is pretty straightforward..... there is really not much to explain

Have you tried explaining fried twinkies?

Although the Crockpot is turning out to be a big hit.

I don't believe that knowing English is an issue, unless there is a "red flag" that the VO sees. If there is a "Red Flag", then not knowing english could be a problem.

My Fiance was asked if she spoke English. she said very little and the interview was done in Chinese.

The VO didn't ask for any type of evidence concerning how we communicated with each other.

Pink!!!!!!

The city didn't defer to the federal government on the matter, violating the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which allows for the federal government to pre-empt local laws, Lindsay said.

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AH! Another liberal Judge misinterpreting the U. S. Constitution. Where is the Supremacy Clause.

He gives no proof that God is imaginary. It sure appears his faith is strong that God is imaginary. Could he be delusional, could we all be delusional?

Just some thoughts from a spiritual being having an earthly experience.

It might be interesting to note that not all the women calling out the BS are American

I didn't wat to make all women mad at me.

I've been drinking Sugar Free Red Bull for two weeks now, and I have had crazy dreams every night, mostly scary. I wonder if they're related.

It's the lack of sugar

btw, have any men responded to this? It sounds like it's all women (mostly American I think).

KB,

You should know, Arguing with an American woman is like wrestling a pig in the mud. After a while you figure out that the pig likes it.

And a man's intelligence is inversely proportional to the time that it takes him to figure it out.

Congratulations to all those getting their visas

There only going to be a few of us left here soon

I'll keep you company

I didn't call you a donkey. I referred to your backside. They use the word 'a$$' in the bible, albeit in a different manner than I did. I didn't cuss. I was crude. Sorry if that offends.

My feelings on gun control have nothing to do with my support of the military. You are incorrect in your assumptions.

No offense, been called much worse. Just pointing out hypocrisy

Miranda -

After spending time off and on in the thread over the weekend, I've come to the conclusion that for many people gun ownership isn't really about their Constitutional preservations. It's because owning a weapon makes them feel safe in their homes, or because they like to hunt, or because it's fun.

The post wherein the member claimed he owned his gun to protect himself and not others was sickening to me. He comes back to the thread later and expounds upon how he would supposedly, of course, protect others should a time of national oppression actually arise. I think that's back-peddling.

No Back-peddling here. Just the facts. I have not been trained to protect the masses. Nor do I want to be trained to protect the masses. I am not a policeman nor do I want to be a policeman. I have accepted the responsibility to get proper training and to have continuous training to protect myself and my family. Firearm training is just part of the whole picture. The biggest part of personal protection is not putting yourself in a position to be a victim. I will probably never be in a position to protect someone other than myself or my family. I stay away from areas and situations where people become victims. And if you (plural) happen to be in those areas or situations. I won’t be there to help because I am somewhere else. Not because I am a coward or don’t care. It is truly because I stay out of those situations and areas.

By the way. I have served my country in the military. But that is not the same as the militia and I imagine that you have disdain for both. But, that is an assumption, straighten me out.

“and eventual personal ridiculue of me.”

Not once have I ridiculed you. But I have twice been called a “donkey” by you. Sorry I don’t cuss. I’m a bible thumper.

I want to know where are all the responsible gun owners to take out a crazed psycho when something happens? Seems that is always the argument, that they will be ready to protect themselves and others, yet it's only the odd "granny shoots intruder" story tht you hear about. So where are all of the gun owners ready to protect us all...

Hee, most of these crazed killers attack at places where guns are banned. And if a responsible gun owner were there, he probably would not be carrying a firearm. If he is carrying a firearm he would not be a law abiding responsible gun owner.

Big misconception. It is not the responsibility of "responsible" gun owners to protect "Us All". A responsible gun owner does not own a gun to protect the masses. Mostly, a responsible gun owner is one who accepts the responsibility of protecting himself/herself and his/her family when they are near.

If you (plural) are looking for protection from someone else, you could someday be very disappointed. It is very rare for a police officer to be at the scene of a crime much less a responsible gun owner. The only persons that are sure to be at the scene of a crime are the criminal and the victim. Criminals are lazy, If they think their intended victim will put up a fight, usually there won't be a crime committed.

One of the best things I have done in my life is to teach my daughters how to use firearms. The youngest was 8 when she was taught. I go to the firing range twice a month and most of the time my youngest is with me. The older ones are with me less often since they are adults.

I will tell you that my daughters are not sheep. I am very confident in their ability to protect themselves. They have learned that they are personally responsible for their protection. And they don't necessarily rely on a firearm for personal protection. They understand that not putting yourself in a position to be a victim is number one. And firearms are a last resort. They are basically armed with the intent to protect themselves.

In a nutshell. I did not become a responsible gun owner to protect you (plural). I became a responsible gun owner to protect myself and my family. If someday it happens that I protect you from a crime, feel blessed, because that was not, is not, nor will be my intent. If it is your personal preference to be a sheep, that is fine. Don't expect me to be the sheepdog when the wolves come howling. I am not a sheepdog, I am an ant preparing for winter.

This is one of the best posts I've ever read on this subject.

Ever read this?

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "

Now read this 'best post ever' as a defense of the subject of you being able to keep your guns -

"I did not become a responsible gun owner to protect you (plural). I became a responsible gun owner to protect myself and my family."

Sickening.

You know, I've always been opposed to guns. But now I've even more convinced. Because collectively, you aren't interested in owning a weapon for the good of the masses. You are interested in owning one to protect your sorry a$$ from an imagined home invader.

Don't ever talk to me again about your 'rights'. You don't even begin to know the meaning of them.

All I am doing is following an example set forth by our forefathers. I think that there are a few people that need some schoolin’ on our constitution and bill of rights.

During the 18th century the common folk held guns not only for hunting, but for personal protection. These common folk were well trained in the use of firearms. The framers of the constitution understood this and understood that these common folk could be called on to collectively protect a free society.

If called on by a free society to protect our freedoms I will proudly serve. But my reason for being a responsible gun owner still stands.

"I did not become a responsible gun owner to protect you (plural). I became a responsible gun owner to protect myself and my family."

As for my “Imagined home invader”, You have no clue.

Two of the weapons — the pump-action Remington shotgun and a Glock 9mm handgun — were purchased legally less than a week ago, on Feb. 9, authorities said. They were purchased in Champaign, where Kazmierczak was enrolled at the University of Illinois.

A pump action shotgun and a Glock.

Why are these legal?

I don't think this is what Ben Franklin and the boys had in mind.

Oh Really

"Where liberty dwells there is my country," and, furthermore, "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty or safety." Ben Franklin

I want to know where are all the responsible gun owners to take out a crazed psycho when something happens? Seems that is always the argument, that they will be ready to protect themselves and others, yet it's only the odd "granny shoots intruder" story tht you hear about. So where are all of the gun owners ready to protect us all...

Hee, most of these crazed killers attack at places where guns are banned. And if a responsible gun owner were there, he probably would not be carrying a firearm. If he is carrying a firearm he would not be a law abiding responsible gun owner.

Big misconception. It is not the responsibility of “responsible” gun owners to protect “Us All”. A responsible gun owner does not own a gun to protect the masses. Mostly, a responsible gun owner is one who accepts the responsibility of protecting himself/herself and his/her family when they are near.

If you (plural) are looking for protection from someone else, you could someday be very disappointed. It is very rare for a police officer to be at the scene of a crime much less a responsible gun owner. The only persons that are sure to be at the scene of a crime are the criminal and the victim. Criminals are lazy, If they think their intended victim will put up a fight, usually there won’t be a crime committed.

One of the best things I have done in my life is to teach my daughters how to use firearms. The youngest was 8 when she was taught. I go to the firing range twice a month and most of the time my youngest is with me. The older ones are with me less often since they are adults.

I will tell you that my daughters are not sheep. I am very confident in their ability to protect themselves. They have learned that they are personally responsible for their protection. And they don’t necessarily rely on a firearm for personal protection. They understand that not putting yourself in a position to be a victim is number one. And firearms are a last resort. They are basically armed with the intent to protect themselves.

In a nutshell. I did not become a responsible gun owner to protect you (plural). I became a responsible gun owner to protect myself and my family. If someday it happens that I protect you from a crime, feel blessed, because that was not, is not, nor will be my intent. If it is your personal preference to be a sheep, that is fine. Don’t expect me to be the sheepdog when the wolves come howling. I am not a sheepdog, I am an ant preparing for winter.

NVC has received our petition. Not logged into the computer yet.

I have been lurking there, same as here. Just registered

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Is this what I think it means?