Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 1,411 Posted August 7 Not sure if its the overly emotional reactions to the recent shootings, or the blind stupidity of legislators and pundits who think that the world will suddenly change if US civilians are effectively disarmed - but either way, I need a place to hide from the news until it's time to stand up and be counted. LL 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 2,577 Posted August 7 good luck with that, it's on every tv, internet forum, radio, etc... I've even got a couple of "friends" sending text updates and panicking; had to tell them both to cease and desist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 6,747 Posted August 7 20 minutes ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Not sure if its the overly emotional reactions to the recent shootings, or the blind stupidity of legislators and pundits who think that the world will suddenly change if US civilians are effectively disarmed - but either way, I need a place to hide from the news until it's time to stand up and be counted. LL I just switch the channel. Thank goodness for remote controls. I’d be exhausted otherwise. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Sheridan 2,059 Posted August 7 Japan, Uruguay, and Venezuela have all issued travel advisories to their citizens about traveling to the USA: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Foreign-Governments-Issue-US-Travel-Advisories-in-the-Wake-of-Mass-Shootings-524630851.html Forget the fact that their citizens are 100x more likely to get killed in a car wreck while they're here than by some crazed Rambo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 1,272 Posted August 7 I'm just a Canadian observer, but................... 5 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth 4,745 Posted August 7 1 hour ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Not sure if its the overly emotional reactions to the recent shootings, or the blind stupidity of legislators and pundits who think that the world will suddenly change if US civilians are effectively disarmed - but either way, I need a place to hide from the news until it's time to stand up and be counted. LL LL: You could ask John Boy if you could use the safe he got from Santa back in 2017. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 6,747 Posted August 7 22 minutes ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: LL: You could ask John Boy if you could use the safe he got from Santa back in 2017. Izzat a room safe or a Safe Room? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 158 Posted August 7 I never watch television news, of whatever channel or network. Haven't for years, except in extremely rare cases. It is designed to agitate. I read newspapers. I get the same news, but with much less emotional content. Digestion thus flows smoothly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dantankerous 2,387 Posted August 7 5 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Not sure if its the overly emotional reactions to the recent shootings, or the blind stupidity of legislators and pundits who think that the world will suddenly change if US civilians are effectively disarmed - but either way, I need a place to hide from the news until it's time to stand up and be counted. LL Hmmm. I personally do not know anyone who will be disarmed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 2,907 Posted August 7 5 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Not sure if its the overly emotional reactions to the recent shootings, or the blind stupidity of legislators and pundits who think that the world will suddenly change if US civilians are effectively disarmed - but either way, I need a place to hide from the news until it's time to stand up and be counted. LL There’s always baseball!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,053 Posted August 7 Binge watch Hell on Wheels since I didn't watch it the first time around 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrel Cody 2,577 Posted August 7 Just now, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: Binge watch Hell on Wheels since I didn't watch it the first time around Good plan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calico Mary 1,489 Posted August 7 You'll enjoy that a whole lot more than the evening news, J Mark! Myself, I'm not looking for a cave, but if anyone needs me, I'll be hiding under the bed where the real estate/mortgage/insurance people can't find me..... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,053 Posted August 7 Hey Mary, while you are down there, tell the monsters I said Howdy! 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calico Mary 1,489 Posted August 7 They wanna know why you never call anymore..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 1,272 Posted August 7 2 hours ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: I never watch television news, of whatever channel or network. Haven't for years, except in extremely rare cases. It is designed to agitate. I read newspapers. I get the same news, but with much less emotional content. Digestion thus flows smoothly. Try reading Canadian "News"papers. We used to call the so-called "news" reports Editorials. And left wing editorials at that. Our progressive Prime Minister has just allocated 195 Million to news papers here in Canada, in addition to the annual 1.1 Billion given to the Canadian Broadcasting System. Just prior to our October national election. Just a coincidence. Nothing to see here. Move along - Move along. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 6,747 Posted August 8 3 hours ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: I never watch television news, of whatever channel or network. Haven't for years, except in extremely rare cases. It is designed to agitate. I read newspapers. I get the same news, but with much less emotional content. Digestion thus flows smoothly. Our 4 page weekly newspaper is a bit short on news except for the county commission meeting, church events, high school sports and crop reports. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 6,747 Posted August 8 2 hours ago, Dantankerous said: Hmmm. I personally do not know anyone who will be disarmed. I know some blindly stupid legislators though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calico Mary 1,489 Posted August 8 1 minute ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Our 4 page weekly newspaper is a bit short on news except for the county commission meeting, church events, high school sports and crop reports. crop reports can be interesting reading..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 1,411 Posted August 8 8 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: There’s always baseball!!! The Red Sox have lost 9 out of their last 10 games; I'm afraid that your suggestion, while appreciated, is not going to improve my disposition. LL 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Mosby 347 Posted August 8 2 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: The Red Sox have lost 9 out of their last 10 games; I'm afraid that your suggestion, while appreciated, is not going to improve my disposition. LL As a diehard Red Sox fan I feel your pain, LL. East Coast Filly was born and raised in MA and we lived there for over 25 years after we got married. Still cheer for Bruins, Sox, Celtics and PATRIOTS!!! I agree with wanted to just turn the damn world off for a while. I'm a California native, and absolutely can't stand the outright evil lunacy that has invaded this once proud welcoming state. Now the only folks welcome are illegals and the socialist left. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,053 Posted August 8 13 hours ago, Calico Mary said: They wanna know why you never call anymore..... Like I always told them, I'll always be your Dad, but at some point you have the responsibility to call or visit me! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chantry 276 Posted August 8 I'm glad I don't have cable or broadcast, but the internet is even worse. The downside to the Internet and social media is how fast lies and agendas spread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
largo casey #19191 65 Posted August 8 I like it when I go out of town for shoots.No TV. No News only Country Music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
largo casey #19191 65 Posted August 8 Oh And watch out what EMOJIES you use now .The Gangs are using them. Largo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 9,534 Posted August 8 Let me guess...It’s all about the guns...not about human actions.... A couple of years ago I quit watching the news and reading newspapers. I quit looking at Yahoo and MSN news feeds on line and I managed my Google feeds (until I just got sick of battling their leftist stupidity). I had also quit smoking. I no longer take blood pressure meds. I am pretty sure stopping my daily dose of bull $&@# had as much to do with lowering my BP as quitting smoking. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widder, SASS #59054 3,544 Posted August 8 Don't run to the caves or look for a hideout. Stand on the front lines and be ready for battle with the rest of us. Law abiding gun owners should have a motto. Something like: "Ya want em... come and get em. WE ain't hard to find". ..........Widder 4 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 2,907 Posted August 8 (edited) 8 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: The Red Sox have lost 9 out of their last 10 games; I'm afraid that your suggestion, while appreciated, is not going to improve my disposition. LL 5 hours ago, Clay Mosby said: As a diehard Red Sox fan I feel your pain, LL. East Coast Filly was born and raised in MA and we lived there for over 25 years after we got married. Still cheer for Bruins, Sox, Celtics and PATRIOTS!!! I agree with wanted to just turn the damn world off for a while. I'm a California native, and absolutely can't stand the outright evil lunacy that has invaded this once proud welcoming state. Now the only folks welcome are illegals and the socialist left. Maybe you guys should try and find the Indians games!!! They're hot right now!!! 8 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Edited August 8 by Rye Miles #13621 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE 1,053 Posted August 8 1 hour ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Don't run to the caves or look for a hideout. Stand on the front lines and be ready for battle with the rest of us. Law abiding gun owners should have a motto. Something like: "Ya want em... come and get em. WE ain't hard to find". ..........Widder I agree with the sentiment, but in reality, if we do that we will get picked off one by one. Better that they do not know the identity of righteous gun owners when the time comes. There is strength in numbers. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oklahomabound 17 Posted August 8 ...ain't nuthin' wrong with stand on the front lines and be ready for battle; except that these other gun legislating liberal folks are whut's behind us not in front of the lines; so I be with Col. J. Mark Flint... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widder, SASS #59054 3,544 Posted August 8 (edited) 1 hour ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: I agree with the sentiment, but in reality, if we do that we will get picked off one by one. Better that they do not know the identity of righteous gun owners when the time comes. There is strength in numbers. You make a good and valid point..... but I'm already in the crosshairs because I have an FFL..... I guess you could say that I've already been 'shot outta the saddle'...... I ain't never been much of a cave dweller anyhow. ..........Widder Edited August 8 by Widder, SASS #59054 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 9,534 Posted August 8 I just read some of the news Loophole was talking about. Stupidity and Ignorance reign supreme in this country. It is no longer the "Land of the Free". It is the land of the manipulated. Even Bill Clinton is getting in on the act calling for a renewal of the Assault Weapons Ban. If this isn't agenda driven I do not know what is. Not one thing I read mentions mental health reforms or the tracking and control of mentally unstable people. These Motherhumpers want regulation? How about regulating some mental health and tracking those that need psych drugs to function? That might be a good start. Yeah, I'm a little PO'd... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 1,272 Posted August 11 Track mental health patients??? NO NO Pat!! You can't do that!! It makes too much sense. Always remember: The Legal System needs crime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dantankerous 2,387 Posted August 11 4 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Track mental health patients??? NO NO Pat!! You can't do that!! It makes too much sense. Always remember: The Legal System needs crime. Well, that and it might hurt someone's feelings... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
