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Yes — Elon Musk did avoid compulsory military service in South Africa by leaving the country before he was drafted. Musk has acknowledged that one of the reasons he left South Africa at age 17 was to avoid being conscripted into the South African Defence Force under the apartheid regime. In interviews he’s said he didn’t want to spend two years “suppressing Black people” as required by mandatory service at the time. South Africa had mandatory military service for white men when Musk was growing up, typically requiring around two years of service. Musk left South Africa in 1989 for Canada, where he had citizenship through his mother, and then eventually moved to the U.S. This move meant he never served in the South African military. Musk himself has said in a 2013 interview that he left partly to avoid conscription, because he didn’t want to fight for the apartheid government. So while it’s true that he “avoided the draft,” he’s framed it as a conscious decision not to serve an apartheid-era army rather than simply evading obligations with no principled reason.
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Elon musk had $2,000, a backpack and a suitcase full of books. 📌 Context around that story: That initial arrival was to Canada (Montreal), not directly to the U.S. Musk used his mother’s Canadian citizenship to get a passport and then moved to Canada before later going to the U.S. for college. Some reports paraphrase this with slightly different amounts (like ~$2,500) — likely from Musk’s social-media posts or paraphrased accounts — but $2,000 is the amount Musk himself publicly cited. 📌 What happened after that: He paid his own way through college, took out student loans, and later started his first company. Musk has said he started Zip2 with about $2,500, one computer, and a car he bought for $1,400 To be fair and honest his family is pretty wealthy and some think there was support there but nevertheless he did a lot on his own.
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Find the Three Dropped Bullets
Rye Miles #13621 replied to Subdeacon Joe's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Hmmm, I see the box of cartridges but damn if I can see any bullets? 🙄 -
The Steelers were the Browns arch enemy for years, actually there’s still a pretty big rivalry today. I guess it’s because we’re only about 2 hours apart.
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Who do you hate the Cowboys or the Steelers? The Steelers are playing the Texans.
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Your Texans are playing the Steelers Monday night. I have no dog in the fight because my home team the Browns sucked all year, I just like seeing good games.
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I personally know at least 3 heavy drinkers that have died because of abusing alcohol. How many actors and singers have we heard of that died early that were drinkers? Dr. Oz simply said you’re better off with no alcohol. He also said if you drink once in awhile fine but 2 drinks a day for a man is not good. I happen to agree with him. That’s MHO ………
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None of these doctors were in on the Covid debacle. In fact they opposed what what going on then. Dr. Martin Kulldorff – Epidemiologist and biostatistician with a history of criticizing some COVID-19 policies and vaccine mandates. Dr. Robert W. Malone – Physician-scientist known for early mRNA work and later vaccine skepticism. Dr. Joseph R. Hibbeln – Psychiatrist and neuroscientist with experience in public health advisory roles. Dr. James Pagano – Board-certified emergency physician. Dr. Vicky Pebsworth, PhD, RN – Public health and nursing expert with historical advisory roles. Dr. Michael A. Ross – Obstetrics/gynecology clinician and researcher. These appointees form part of his new vaccine advisory structure, though some have been controversial because of prior positions on COVID-19 responses or vaccine mandates.
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49ers win 23-19 good game!
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Anyone watching these games? They’re all close, 49ers 23 Eagles 19 2.30 to go.
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I do !
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He’s got a team of doctors advising him.
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But the whiskey and beer companies say. “ Drink responsibly “ yea right , like they really give a crap if you drink responsibly! They just want you to buy as much as you can! Total hypocrites!
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Yea and how does he know that? He s full of crap! 💩
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Coach gun options....
Rye Miles #13621 replied to Charles B. Gatewood SASS #48517's topic in SASS Wire
I’ve been using Stoegers for 20 years, no problems at all. I currently have two of them. One is 20 years old the other is 10.I had them slicked up by a local gunsmith/cowboy shooter. They work fine. SKB is fine too although I’ve n3ver had one but lots of shooters love em. -
To all my pards presently enjoying snow
Rye Miles #13621 replied to Buckshot Bear's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Got about an inch overnight. Might get a couple more tonight. Tomorrow is supposed to be 38 so some will melt! NE Ohio -
Synthetic Stock Stoeger Coach gun PSA deal under $300
Rye Miles #13621 replied to JackSlade's topic in SASS Wire
I just prefer a wood stock. That’s all I have to say! -
I’ve never been much of a drinker so this is fine with me. You? https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/new-us-dietary-guidelines-include-alcohol-guidance/story?id=128994007
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how to eat a cupcake, without getting frosting up your nose
Rye Miles #13621 replied to Alpo's topic in SASS Wire Saloon
Pretty good idea! 👍 -
Indoor CAS in Niles, Ohio! Saturday January 10, 2026.
Rye Miles #13621 replied to Slow Mo Dern's topic in SASS Wire
Thanks Mo for a fun shoot. I wish my .22’s would have worked better. 3 misses because they FTF. I’m done with Federals!😡 -
The person filming this should be whipped for not stopping this kid. He could have been seriously hurt. Idiots!😡