Northcountryman

Ok, Then you be the first to ditch your house, your truck, your GUNS, .i.e. , anything that is produced via technological innovations!! We'll be right behind you!! lol

Well, we finally found something we can both agree on!! Correct, I do NOT believe that most Dems are actually radical Socialists. So , my question is: why do you bring up fringe conspiracies like Q Anon and the Lizard People with such regularity then if you dont actually believe that its mainstream in the Republican party? And again, whats up with this Lizard people thing? Are you talking about that Nashville bomber dude? If so, why do you associate this belief system consistently with Conservatives?

Mike, come on. I totally believe that youre cognizant-and at least somewhat knowledgeable- of alternative forms of energy and conservation of resources; your posts clearly demonstrate it. And, to be honest, I respect that, really. But dont get carried away with the horse and buggy nonsense because Thats just not too realistic. There are some hard-core environmental radical loonies out there that actually advocate for us to go back to a Hunter-and-Gatherer type society you know and thats wacky as hell. Would you actually want that ?

You wouldnt mind going back to the horse and buggy huh; well, I would suggest then , that you you sell your truck TODAY , purchase a horse and buggy , and put your $ where your mouth is!! With all due respect, that is Riduclous; you absolutely would not do that!! It is very easy to say and never do, yet expect others to. This statement reminds me of my years in graduate school where I was surrounded by pedantic hard core liberal/granola types who lectured everyone around them about the evils of fossil fuel use , yet made no alterations in their own consumption and usage. How about this: Post pics of your truck for sale and you driving your new horse and buggy and we'll listen to you !!

You know, VH always refers to QAnon --and these Lizard people-- as if these belief systems are mainstream on the right(which is ludicrous). I'm not a believer in QAnon--in fact, I didnt even know what it was until it was brought up in one of the debates back in the fall and i googled it. Do you guys believe in that conspiracy ?? Just wondering, and if so, can you explain why? I'd be interested in knowing more about it. Also, what the hell is this lizard people stuff VH keeps bringing up? Is that real?

Yes, VH's voice should be heard --as wrong as his opinion often is lol. Those of us on the right have been complaining--and rightly so-- about the censorship currently taking place in social media and in government in an effort to silence Conservatives. This is scary and it is valid. But we have to remember that if we attempt to do the same thing, we are no better than those that we complain about. Free speech is a fundamental belief guaranteed in our Constitution and it must be protected at all costs!! Remember , It is always easier to stand up for this Principle when its in reference to speech you agree with. If you dont agree with it, provide a cogent counterargument to refute it , but dont attempt to silence the person saying it! I firmly believe that We are better than them in terms of our integrity and resolve to preserve the foundation of liberties provided by our Constitution. Dont be like them!! Let him speak!!

Great post, but Im not sure what you mean by the "height rings" --whats that? Are you talking about sight adjustment when you zero it in at the range?

Correct !!

They didnt investigate the evidence yet Dismissed only on standing, not on substance and will be revisited. This has been hashed and re-hashed hasnt it?

No, I understand the point; what I'm saying is, I disagree with the validity and accuracy of Blights analogy in the article (See Double Doses reply for reference in regerds to much I would say here ). As many on the left regularly do, Blight over simplifies the MAGA movement-and the entire Republican party in general- to a poltical group fraught with racists by juxtaposing it to (as he refers to it) the The Lost Cause " of the Confederacy. Of course, this is highly inaccurate and also , is insulting to the 75 million voters who supported Trump and the MAGA movement. Moreover, he further erodes his credibility by citing QAnon as further evidence of this civil war/lost cause comparison and the associated misinformation campaign that was undertaken and maintained as a means for denial of reality. QAnon is a FRINGE element of the far-right and has little-if anything- to do with MAGA and Trump. IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM DOES THE BELIEF/VALUE SYSTEM OF QANON MATCH THAT OF THE AVERAGE TRUMP VOTER. This is another myth perpetrated by the left. And finally, Blight states AS FACT that the entirety of Trump voters were fed a big lie vis a vis the Election fraud claims (i.e, the contention that it was stolen) , similar to the lies fed to citizens in southern states post civil war (what lies were these southerners fed that this can even be compared to?) . I believe it is a little too early to make that assumption , and since millions of people do -and with very valid and legitimate reason- believe there was siginifcant fraud, this statement is also easily and readily dismissed. This is my take at least. Please LMK where I'm going wrong !!

Ok, Ill admit it- I dont know squat about scope specs!! lol All of the scopes-and rifles, for that matter- were either bequeathed to me with scopes already mounted, or, were purchased and mounted by my Grandfather when I was very young . So, all Ive ever done is point and shoot!! I was wondering what some of the specs mean for my scopes; for example, my 22 scope has 4x-32 stamped on its inner ocular circular. I know what the 4x means , but whats the 32? Also, how do you determine field of view? Parallax? Also, How do you adjust a scopes magnification ? Thanks

True Hermits live alone; then leave her behind!!

Which part is incorrect, or do you mean all of it?

Definitely biased and mostly wrong . I Emphatically disagree with the major premise - that Trumps MAGA movement is analogous to the Antebellum Confederacy or, Nazi Germany ( a typical liberal tactic, Not at all surprised that he threw that in there!) - And Could find only one thing I agree with him on: that the QAnon thing is wacky as hell!!

I believe I’m talking about The Trump/Biden election , not Dewey/ Truman ; where did that come from? Yes , Biden is President , no doubt , but does that mean that the fraud shouldn’t be investigated then? The Democrats had their Chance with Russia collusion ; why is This any different ?

If you admit that it’s a shit show every four years , then you should be more open minded to the idea that , perHaps there was significant fraud in the past election and furthermore , enough to affect the outcome . But You don’t want To admit that cuz you dont like Trump. I get that; really , no patronization/ condescension implied. However , if you’re truly seeking the truth , then you would support a thorough investigation of it . Maybe the conclusion , ultimately , will be no significant fraud, and That’s fine , but at least let the process play out . Nothing wrong w that , right ?

Not a good start, is it?

Very intriguing stats; makes the fraud much more plausible when you can narrow it down to a few major key democrat cities in key states like PA, GA, MI and WI.

Nah, Obama aint #1; Imean, he definitely blows , no doubt, but #1? I think Jimmy Carter embarrassed himself -and us- far more than "Barry" did; besides, Obama won re-electio nand Carteer got smoked!! Also, nobody can ever be as bad as JB was prior to the Civil War. You know, I wanted to see if I could squeeze LBJ in there, Mr. Creator of the "Great Society"- Great Society of welfare creation that is!!!

Yes, clearly your not! Let me ask you: Would it bother you if it came out later -with clear unequivocating evidence- that there was election fraud to the extent that it affected the outcome Trump v Biden? (I think You better get ready for it cuz its gonna happen!!) It would me if the reverse happened and it was proven that-due to Russian interference- Hillary Clinton had actually defeated Trump (even if Id be secretly glad Trump became Pres instead of her lol)

Yeah, Im gonna look it up , see what I can find out

Something that Paul said really needs to be looked into: that that thousands of paper ballots came in with only name and no address and , under normal circumstances(i.e., no pandemic) would have been summarily rejected; but in this election , they were counted . Also, another thing he mentioned was that the Trump lawsuits were roundly dismissed, not due to lack of evidence, but because of "standing". What does that mean?

GREAT VIDEO!! He smoked that Fool lol

I find it interesting the way that Presidents are ranked by historians in terms of Presidential greatness and, more than anything, wonder what metrics they use to compile their lists. Is it based on from overall popularity from polling, whether or not they won re-election, their policies, etc., or, a combination ? Well, clearly the list is clearly biased in favor of democrat Prez's cuz--no surprise!-- the makers of the lists are primarily Libbie/Ivory Tower types, so, they love their Dems!! lol In all candor though , any list is going to be highly subjective due to individual biases and preferences; however, that doesnt mean that their cant be elements of objectivity as well. With that being said and, Without getting too technical, this is my list of the greatest and worst Presidents in History IMHO: Greatest 1. Abraham Lincoln (I mean, Who can argue w that!!) 2.George Washington ( The consummate Leader and, such a humble man. Because of his leadership, able to establish the Precedent for the office of President would NOT be a King) 3.Thomas Jefferson (Louisiana Purchase) 4.James Monroe (Monroe Doctrine) 5.Ronald Reagan (Fall of the Soviet Union- The Great Communicator) Worst 1.James Buchanon- The antithesis of true Leadership. A spineless coward that did nothing while the Southern states put their plans for secession into operation 2.Franklin Pearce (His nickname of "Doughface" was fitting; very much a proslavery Yankee with no Principles) 3.Jimmy Carter-Did more to ruin the reputation of the US internationally than any other Prez with his failedand weak leadership during the Iran hostage crisis. 4.FDR- A true Communist at heart (at the very least, a Fellow Traveler) , had an eternal love affair with Josef Stalin and the Soviet Union 5.Barack Obama- Weak on terrorism, weak on leadership, the consummate American apologist for everything that was and wasnt our fault. this guy couldnt wait to genuflect to other world leaders! Further, we have seen no greater divider of the American people in history than him (The Beer Summit, Travon Martin, etc. Also, BLM started under him , as did ANTIFA).

Can you use flies with that setup too?? If so, I would be open to giving it a try