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Our 4-H Homeschool Muzzleloading group did a fun experiment testing how different powder charges affect impact points and accuracy. I had them test rates of 30-70gr. It was a fun way to teach the scientific method. If anyone wants my lab sheets and materials, let me know, it’s a fun experiment.

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

Nope, I don't want to debate. That's my take on this, feel free to reply, but I don't want to get drug into a pages long debate on something that I don't care a whole lot about

Okay @Northcountryman, I just finished "2000 Mules". I wish I could have went into it with an open mind, but unfortunately, I read quite a bit about it and it's problems before watching it. I can totally see how it is convincing if you take it on face value and/or if it fits your beliefs (I don't want to say agenda). I did take a few notes: So, what I found intriguing or suspicious: 1. The "Pattern of Life" map that they showed at the beginning was suspicious. It got me thinking, however, I have questions. Is this "Pattern of Life" the only place they went that day, or is it simplified to show ballot boxes and "NGO's"? The route that was shown was pretty straightforward. They said this is the pattern of life for a mule for 1 day. If this is the only data pings that phone sent that day, then the only thing that person did that day was visit boxes and NGO's, they didn't go home, they didn't deviate to get lunch or go to the bathroom. The alternative to this is that they simplified the "Pattern of Life" to show what they were out to prove, which is smart, because I'm guessing it would be really boring to see all of the little data points that this person laid out during the day. Obviously they are going to show someone who really fits the narrative, so what if this person was a delivery driver? What if they were an Uber driver? They may have had data pings all over that area during that day, but the only thing we saw was a route that fit the "mule" route. 2. Some of the surveillance video was certainly suspicious. People stuffing multiple ballots in boxes, and then taking photos. Though I don't know why in the world anyone would take a photo, unless it's for an "I Voted" social media post. 3. The one that got me was the bike guy who left and then came back to take a photo, that was weird. 4. Also, the lady who had a SC cellphone, but was in Atlanta. I wish they could ask her what is up with that. It could be nefarious or innocent, but we'll never know. However, in this account, it's all the proof we need that she was up to no good. Okay, so now for why I didn't buy it: 1. It was totally biased. This documentary, like most documentaries, has a strong agenda. The beauty of a documentary is, they control the whole narrative, the whole story. They can include or omit anything they want. You see what they want you to see, and if it drives their agenda, they'll include it. Hole in the data? We'll just film a "dramatization" to fill it. The fact that they never once questioned any aspect of what was going on in a way that looked to offer another explanation shows they were out to tell a story, not necessarily the whole truth. 2. Evidence: They kept saying "We have evidence" but never showed it. "We have evidence that this same guy visited 25 drop boxes that same night", then show us. You control the story, show us your evidence. You know who doesn't show evidence that they claim to have? People who don't have the evidence they claim to have. 3. Some of the video surveillance was debunked when I read about it yesterday. The guy in the SUV putting in 5 ballots, investigators followed up, he said he put in 5 ballots for his family members, and guess what, voter records showed that there were 5 registered voters living in his house. This was the same guy they claimed visited multiple boxes, but as previously stated, they never once showed his "Pattern of Life" or video of him filling other boxes. Don't you think that would be convincing, if they could show this evidence, but they didn't. 4. Who were the "NGO's"? They were the crux of this whole conspiracy, but they never say who they are? Why? 5. They kept on about the "who votes at 3:00am?" thing. I would imagine that even @Grouse could answer that, people who can't vote during the day, or who do their business at night because of work schedules. If I get off of work at midnight or 1am, then guess what, I might drop off my ballot on the way home. There are a lot of people who keep those kind of hours, that's not a bit suspicious to me. 6. The set-up of the whole film repeated tons of the debunked election lies and the popular "there's no way Biden could have won, he's senile, never came out of his basement, can't put a sentence together, etc." He also led all of the polling against an incredibly unpopular president (though Biden is beating him in that aspect now as well), including in all of the states that were contested in this film. I know, I know, Trump beat the polling in 2020.... 7. Sorry, another one to add: They had evidence of 2000+ mules, all emitting geolocating data. Is it worth considering that a lot of folks have multiple geodata emitting devices on them at one time, especially in a city? Cellphone? Ping! Smartwatch? Ping! Cellular Data in your delivery truck? Ping! Just something to consider. Perhaps they "have the data" for this to, but like most everything else, they never showed it. So, in conclusion, D'Souza got my $20, and I got to watch a decently made documentary that told an intriguing and exciting conspiracy story, but provided very little evidence to back up the claims of "we have evidence". Does it raise interesting questions? Sure, but does it answer them? Nope, not for me. In the end, I'm glad I watched it, because now I can at least have an informed point of view about it.

Plus, I think the band is playing 5 fairs this summer. It's a lot of fun, but by the time summer is out, I've had my fill for the year

My whole summer is consumed by both the Saratoga County Fair and NYS Fair. If anyone goes to their county fair, make sure and see the 4-H kids and their projects.

I think that only applies to ML pistols. I’m not 100% on that, but I don’t think ML long guns have to go through an FFL.

Actually, I’ll tell you what, because it’s you asking, I’ll pony up the $20 and watch it. I will say that there’s no way I can be objective since I’ve read about the issues in their methodology and outcomes. However, I’ll stay as open minded as possible. No need for any kind of deal, if you want to watch the committee hearings, feel free, but I’m not trying to convince anyone.

How many did people put in? Can you tell from the security cameras? Can you tell that they’re the same people?

Nope, I don't need to watch it, I'm already not buying it. In the same vein, I don't expect you to watch the hearings. Sorry, I'm not going to pay $20 to watch something that from what I can tell is BS. I'm sure it's convincing if you want it to be, most documentaries are. That's what happens when they have total control of a narrative. I'm also not going to suggest that you read Obama's memoirs to learn how great of a president he was (that is total sarcasm.)

I guess I should have read analysis after watching, but being on street corners is even more reason for someone to walk or drive by it. How close were the NGO's to the ballot boxes? If I drive by both of them on the way to work, am I then a mule? Also, it's not illegal to put more than one ballot in if it's for folks in your household? I guess it can be sketchy if you're looking for it to be, but it can also be totally innocent. Documentaries are not famous for telling more than one side of a story... https://www.factcheck.org/2022/06/evidence-gaps-in-2000-mules/

Do you think you could watch the hearings Objectively? I mean, what they talked about today seems way more plausible than tracing bamboo fibers in paper ballots. The part that I liked was when they said that the only one that Trump wanted to listen to the night of the election was a drunk Rudy Giuliani telling him he should declare victory.

I'm reading though that these ballot boxes were at places like libraries, malls, etc. I know for a fact that I stop at the mall once every couple of weeks to check on ammo at Dicks, and am at the library about every week getting books for my daughter. I'm not sure what qualifies as a democratic leaning NGO, but if I drive or walk by one on my way to Saratoga, does that qualify me? I guess if I had the suspicious bone I'd see things your way, but I'm just not sure what the "there" is....

Wait, they're using cell phone data to track people who were near ballot boxes? People drop off absentee ballots at my building all the time (we share a building with BOE), maybe I'm a mule and didn't know it. Sweet! Update: I just looked it up, that's what they did. What about people who drive/walk by ballot boxes to get to work, or the grocery store. Please tell me it was more sophisticated than just cell data. I'm glad I didn't waste my time watching it.

Since I didn't watch it, I don't know. They did address several of the claims that I've heard over the past year and a half though including suitcases of fake ballots being counted and dead people voting.....

I haven’t watched it, so I cannot comment on it. Did you watch/listen to the hearings today? Kind of blew holes in most of the theories out there that I’ve heard.

Nailed it!

Just a shot in the dark here, but the producers are selling the film for streaming for $19.99. Maybe they issued cease and desist notices to all of the websites that were pirating it? Or, it could be a massive conspiracy by the internet police to hide election fraud. I don't know... https://2000mules.com/

Our 2 big oaks are pretty much 100% defoliated, and the big maple is about 50%. They’ve really made it all but impossible to be outside in on the yard in the past week. I’ve noticed a drastic decrease in caterpillars over the past couple of days, so the moth army should soon be upon us. Hopefully once they run their course, it’s done with. I’m in North Ballston Spa.

You sir, nailed it. I'm a newer father, and the point about "making things up as we go along" is spot on. Thank you.

I agree with the first part of your statement, but I don’t see anything wrong with kids learning valuable work/life skills like programming and codling. One of the most successful programs we have in our county 4–H is our Robotics program, and 3 members of the team we just sent to world championships live on dairy farms and have every intention of staying in agriculture. However, they can see that technology is and will continue to play a huge role in agriculture and beyond. Problem solving is problem solving, whether it’s fixing a carburetor or sniffing out a bad piece of code. Don’t get me wrong, I find a lot of value in manual skills, but I’m thankful for those “pasty skin nerds” who have made my life easier through technology. Sure it has its downsides, but when you think about it, what we have today is pretty amazing. “Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days”.

Whenever I’ve lost someone close to me who I know was right with God, I always take comfort in knowing that they have achieved the goal of their work on earth, and are experiencing the peace and reward that they learned in life. God bless you and your family and know that one day you’ll be reunited.

I know it’s not New York, but it popped up on a news feed and my jaw dropped. It’s a dandy.

Talk about tine length! https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/editorial/kentucky-bowhunter-shoots-giant-typical/461499