Politics

[mark-hunter]

CZ pistols are very well built and command a premium price here versus a Glock, Smith, etc. I'll never give up my Glocks though. IMHO, they are the finest combat handgun ever designed and made and are STILL priced reasonably so everyone can afford one.

I agree on this. But we speak of CZ 75 line of pistols.
Glocks are not my taste in pistols, but I agree as well on your notes. My striker fire favorite is sf19 (xdm - Springfield)

 

[Red Leg]

This clip has been recently analyzed. Turns out it was jacked with to exaggerate and showcase a selected outcome. TDS is something else. How does it feel to be duped into reaching a directed conclusion.

Happy to admit I could be wrong, though humor me and share the analysis. Who did it and their methodology.

 

[wesheltonj]

Yes
In one of my previous lives, I had to carry and be proficient with various arms- including handguns, rifles and shotguns. That responsibility required continuous training, shooting and qualification. Without any doubt and without any keyboard BS the only handgun that never failed and never had a FTF or hiccup on the line that I witnessed or heard about, having witnessed thousands upon thousands of rounds fired, was the Glock firing quality factory ammo. Name the semi auto brand and chances are sooner or later one would malfunction. I learned and trained on the revolver before the entire unit converted to semi-auto within listed parameters - IIRC, 9mm, 40mm and 45acp with factory ammo, soft point bullets were the standards allowed for normal carry. The other thing rarely mentioned about the Glock besides reliability is its simplicity of operation- no safety lever(s), no cock and lock, etc. No second guessing if under stress. Same condition all the time... dbl action striker fire. Press check for round in chamber, holster and ready to go.

Glock - The only gun I personally know and attended the funeral of an officer practicing fast draw at the range and discharging into his leg striking the femoral artery resulting in death.

Pistols with hammers only for me.

 

[Newboomer]

Glock - The only gun I personally know and attended the funeral of an officer practicing fast draw at the range and discharging into his leg striking the femoral artery resulting in death.

Pistols with hammers only for me.

1911 all the way. Only way to go. Proven for over 100 years.

 

[mark-hunter]

Most probably 1911 will be my next requisition, in as classic as possible appearance. No rails.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Most probably 1911 will be my next requisition, in as classic as possible appearance. No rails.

Colt Government 70 Series. I had one from the mid ‘70s until the early ‘90s. I would like to own another one someday. Always carry those cocked and locked with a holster strap between the hammer and firing pin.

 

[mark-hunter]

Royal blue classic? Wow!

Colt's Manufacturing LLC

Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.

www.colt.com

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Happy to admit I could be wrong, though humor me and share the analysis. Who did it and their methodology.

I'm with Red Leg on this and I would add I form my own opinions. People booing or not booing, cheering or not cheering, tampering with the footage... when he opens his mouth and talks like a self-aggrandizing ass, that's the only sound that has any meaning for me.

 

[Red Leg]

This clip has been recently analyzed. Turns out it was jacked with to exaggerate and showcase a selected outcome. TDS is something else. How does it feel to be duped into reaching a directed conclusion.

Here is some more reporting on the Clemson game for our research. There is a lot more. However, this article is pretty balanced and provides quotes from both local and national sources. It contains several video clips. There are many others.

Donald Trump greeted by loud boos at South Carolina football game

Trump faced a mix of boos and cheers while attending the Palmetto Bowl, videos posted on social media show.

www.newsweek.com

As I said, his reception was "mixed." I still think that is an accurate description. Now, I suppose it is possible some mysterious force (with apologies to Alexander Haig) gathered up all the video clips from everyone who took them and contacted all the people reporting locally and nationally on the game and then somehow technically manipulated the sound and doctored their observations.

Or, it could be some outraged far right wing blogger or opinion writer couldn't bear the thought of his hero being booed to any extent in a red state. Or, and I think more likely, Trump was only there because Haley is slowly gaining ground on him (after all, Nikki Haley is quite popular in South Carolina and she did attend Clemson) and it would be surprising if his reception wasn't mixed because of that alone.

So as to how I feel - I feel informed - but, I could be wrong. I personally believe in critical thinking and exploiting multiple sources of information rather than searching for information bias. So, please tell me how this rather vast conspiracy was launched and accomplished.

 

[fourfive8]

I see that Xi-Ji was really impressed by Brandon’s “Corn Pop” play of sending a US destroyer cruising by Paracel. CCP has a flotilla of more than 125 civilian “militia” boats swarming Whitson Reef in the Spratlys. But the fake news covers and the gullible TDS afflicted are preoccupied with 5 band members booing Trump at a football game. Whatever

 

[Zambezi]

Here is some more reporting on the Clemson game for our research. There is a lot more. However, this article is pretty balanced and provides quotes from both local and national sources. It contains several video clips. There are many others.

Donald Trump greeted by loud boos at South Carolina football game

Trump faced a mix of boos and cheers while attending the Palmetto Bowl, videos posted on social media show.

www.newsweek.com

As I said, his reception was "mixed." I still think that is an accurate description. Now, I suppose it is possible some mysterious force (with apologies to Alexander Haig) gathered up all the video clips from everyone who took them and contacted all the people reporting locally and nationally on the game and then somehow technically manipulated the sound and doctored their observations.

Or, it could be some outraged far right wing blogger or opinion writer couldn't bear the thought of his hero being booed to any extent in a red state. Or, and I think more likely, Trump was only there because Haley is slowly gaining ground on him (after all, Nikki Haley is quite popular in South Carolina and she did attend Clemson) and it would be surprising if his reception wasn't mixed because of that alone.

So as to how I feel - I feel informed - but, I could be wrong. I personally believe in critical thinking and exploiting multiple sources of information rather than searching for information bias. So, please tell me how this rather vast conspiracy was launched and accomplished.

Although we usually agree on most things I have to say that one of the most hostile crowds he could confront is one in Hailey's home state, a college campus (even a red state one) and one where a large percentage of the adult crown is not Republican. I wouldn't put too much stock in 20-40% of that crowd booing.

Then again I'm not American so don't appreciate the nuance of that crowd.

Ps... he has the potential to be a great president but he's also a dick. Like it or not he's going to be "our" candidate.

 

[cash_tx]

Wow, this seems like a big deal:

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea.

apnews.com

 

[Zambezi]

I think we (the forces of the west and anti mad-heads) are walking that tight rope between kicking ass and playing the patient game. But the number of attacks on shipping and US/NATO bases in the region is pushing towards giving a strategic ass kicking.

Tehran tower this is Green Leader. We are carrying out operations....

 

[Newboomer]

Although we usually agree on most things I have to say that one of the most hostile crowds he could confront is one in Hailey's home state, a college campus (even a red state one) and one where a large percentage of the adult crown is not Republican. I wouldn't put too much stock in 20-40% of that crowd booing.

Then again I'm not American so don't appreciate the nuance of that crowd.

Ps... he has the potential to be a great president but he's also a dick. Like it or not he's going to be "our" candidate.

"Polls" and "news clips" tell what the perpetrators want them to. Footage and verbage can be skewed to their ends. Watch and listen and draw your own conclusion.

 

[Zambezi]

"Polls" and "news clips" tell what the perpetrators want them to. Footage and verbage can be skewed to their ends. Watch and listen and draw your own conclusion.

Agree but only 92.5%

 

[Newboomer]

Wow, this seems like a big deal:

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea.

apnews.com

Well, a few Tomahawks will settle that little brainfart right quick.

 

[ActionBob]

I think we (the forces of the west and anti mad-heads) are walking that tight rope between kicking ass and playing the patient game. But the number of attacks on shipping and US/NATO bases in the region is pushing towards giving a strategic ass kicking.

Tehran tower this is Green Leader. We are carrying out operations....

Yea I do not understand the attacks on US bases, US ships, or commercial shipping. Why doesn't the US have a simpler absolute zero tolerance policy on that crap.

I can't believe the Saudis would have any issues with us smashing any and all things linked to those attacks on Naval and commercial shipping. And I can't believe our military would not be capable of precision retaliatory attacks.

Simply taking this defensive position does not seem to be getting anywhere as far as stopping the attacks.

 

[Zambezi]

I'm of the opinion that it's a wait and see game. But they have hit DOZENS of bases and shipping targets... It's nearly time for FAFO...

 

[Red Leg]

Yea I do not understand the attacks on US bases, US ships, or commercial shipping. Why doesn't the US have a simpler absolute zero tolerance policy on that crap.

I can't believe the Saudis would have any issues with us smashing any and all things linked to those attacks on Naval and commercial shipping. And I can't believe our military would not be capable of precision retaliatory attacks.

Simply taking this defensive position does not seem to be getting anywhere as far as stopping the attacks.

I agree. Any attack on a US flagged vessel, base, embassy, etc should result in meaningful retaliation. There are plenty of targets besides those residing within Islamic Republic itself.

The administration is still seemingly heavily invested in its nuclear arms negotiations with Iran. I suspect there is a pretty loud chorus from the supporters of that effort to not escalate the situation.

 

[ActionBob]

I'm of the opinion that it's a wait and see game. But they have hit DOZENS of bases and shipping targets... It's nearly time for FAFO...

Fox just reported 75 attacks on US targets. Five retaliatory strikes back from the US. Pathetic.