The CZickness XIII: Lucky 13, we could all use some.

[88E30M50]

Morning folks!

I sometimes think a few folks want to show off the hardware. You know, like a car show.......

Sadly, there is a lot of that mindset at events like this. It's less a method of showing support for 2A and more a chance to show off your latest mall ninja build AR with quad lasers and dual bayonets. Add in a bit of camoflage and the world will finally get to see just how badass you really are.

I came to Indiana from California and my little sister still lives out there. She's a shooter too and every time I hear of the crap she has to go through to be able to exercise her right, it makes me wonderfully happy to live in Indiana. Liberal states know no end to finding ways to harass those that don't toe the line. I heard yesterday that New Jersey has instituted a departure tax. If you sell your house and move out of state, 2.5% of the value of the house goes back to the state.

 

[churchmouse]

Morning folks!



Sadly, there is a lot of that mindset at events like this. It's less a method of showing support for 2A and more a chance to show off your latest mall ninja build AR with quad lasers and dual bayonets. Add in a bit of camoflage and the world will finally get to see just how badass you really are.

I came to Indiana from California and my little sister still lives out there. She's a shooter too and every time I hear of the crap she has to go through to be able to exercise her right, it makes me wonderfully happy to live in Indiana. Liberal states know no end to finding ways to harass those that don't toe the line. I heard yesterday that New Jersey has instituted a departure tax. If you sell your house and move out of state, 2.5% of the value of the house goes back to the state.

That is wrong on so many levels. Yet the electorate there just keeps putting those **** bags in office.

 

[mcapo]

Back in the 80’s during the trash crisis in NYC a popular bumper sticker read “Keep NYC clean, throw your trash in Jersey”.




Ban the fools, not the tools I say. wtburnette

 

[88E30M50]

The only bright side to that departure tax is that it means that there are a whole lot of people leaving screwed up states like that.

 

[churchmouse]

The only bright side to that departure tax is that it means that there are a whole lot of people leaving screwed up states like that.

And it proves beyond any doubt that those in office only care about revenue. How much they can take from us.

 

[mcapo]

Looks like a 50% chance of rain in the Fort Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, that’ll keep some of the tacti-cool people home.

Would be great to see a polite, peaceful gathering.

I’ll be at my grandkids baseball practice....

 

[churchmouse]

Looks like a 50% chance of rain in the Fort Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, that’ll keep some of the tacti-cool people home.

Would be great to see a polite, peaceful gathering.

I’ll be at my grandkids baseball practice....

I will be completing projects around here. I need to get them done before the spouse goes back to the hospital. We have 3 appointments next week. 1st 2 are tests. Last one is the meeting with the transplant team. We are getting very near.

And with all the stress/strife/idiocy out inn the world labeling us killers etc my patience with snowflakes and no knowledge soccer moms is in the negative. I can have reasonable discussions about this all day long until the name calling starts. That is when my "Reach out and choke someone" Response kicks in. I would be of no real help here.

 

[Birds Away]

I will be completing projects around here. I need to get them done before the spouse goes back to the hospital. We have 3 appointments next week. 1st 2 are tests. Last one is the meeting with the transplant team. We are getting very near.

Prayers continue.

 

[Birds Away]

I have a guy who works for me that says he and his buddy are going to one of the rallies, with their ARs. He doesn't get it and is so thick-headed that no amount of explanation will have any impact.

 

[churchmouse]

I have a guy who works for me that says he and his buddy are going to one of the rallies, with their ARs. He doesn't get it and is so thick-headed that no amount of explanation will have any impact.

Remember the damage done by the show off tactical dumbasses when Star Bucks let people open carry. It seemed like way to many dip****s came out of the closets and made total fools of themselves and cast the rest of us in a terrible light.

Another reason I should stay away from these gatherings. I would have no kind words for these people.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

I'll be going down from my northern perch for the rally. Judging by the 2 threads going on here, I'd guess there won't be many long guns there. Even so, they'd probably be hidden by rain gear.

 

[MindfulMan]

I wish that the mall ninjas would stay home..... but they won't.
An event that could be beneficial will turn into one that's not.

Best wishes for your wife, CM. I hope that next week's appointments go smoothly for both of you.

Today's the day ! I'm going to start working on the income taxes.

 

[TWEAKD4]

Looks like a 50% chance of rain in the Fort Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, that’ll keep some of the tacti-cool people home.

Would be great to see a polite, peaceful gathering.

I’ll be at my grandkids baseball practice....

Hopefully but I will be there either way. Reading some of the Facebook posts I think many are coming ready for WWIII. I don't know how that makes anyone approachable to bring the other side to our camp.

 

[churchmouse]

Hopefully but I will be there either way. Reading some of the Facebook posts I think many are coming ready for WWIII. I don't know how that makes anyone approachable to bring the other side to our camp.

I understand the confrontational anger in all of this. These know nothing no experience name calling idiots have done all they can to cast us in a terrible light. In this I would hope that the more intelligent among us us said intelligence and not escalate the war. Yes this is a war.

There was a video in one of the threads posted by an Ingo member that I have much respect for. He carried his AR and was confronted by an irrational soccer mom off her center. Why incite these people. The rifle is the focal point of the debate right now. Easy to say that showing it as a harmless tool on its own is beneficial. "Maybe" true. But when the event organizers ask you to leave them at home then by all means do so.

 

[mcapo]

CM- If simple people could follow simple rules, we wouldn't need Moderators.........Hope things go well on the medical front. We've been through two very successful transplants in our family.

MM- Taxes, yea....gotta finish those...

Today's general complaint of the medical system. Wife had another appointment today. They want to run some particular test. Insurance denied. $600. Doctor says; if you want to cash pay its $150. WOW!!! And some people wonder why we can't afford health insurance. So my G***k budget was just reduced by $150! G34's are expensive maybe I'll just get a 97BD and wait for my next trip to Indy for a G23!?!? (Unrelated question: Anyone know why a Gen5 trigger pull is a pound heavier than a Gen4? 4.5 lbs vs 5.5 lbs)

And again to any 2a rally attendees that may be lurking...please please leave your long guns and open carry at home.

 

[churchmouse]

CM- If simple people could follow simple rules, we wouldn't need Moderators.........Hope things go well on the medical front. We've been through two very successful transplants in our family.

MM- Taxes, yea....gotta finish those...

Today's general complaint of the medical system. Wife had another appointment today. They want to run some particular test. Insurance denied. $600. Doctor says; if you want to cash pay its $150. WOW!!! And some people wonder why we can't afford health insurance. So my G***k budget was just reduced by $150! G34's are expensive maybe I'll just get a 97BD and wait for my next trip to Indy for a G23!?!? (Unrelated question: Anyone know why a Gen5 trigger pull is a pound heavier than a Gen4? 4.5 lbs vs 5.5 lbs)

And again to any 2a rally attendees that may be lurking...please please leave your long guns and open carry at home.

I am not so much against open carry. Properly done it is to me OK. But we all have our opinions/feelings on this matter. Same as the AR.

If one does carry his Black rifle then what do you suppose any media coverage will be. It will most likely not be the well dressed/mannered folks with the ability to have open civil conversations. It will be the rifle. That will be the headline and story.

 

[wtburnette]

I am not so much against open carry. Properly done it is to me OK. But we all have our opinions/feelings on this matter. Same as the AR.

If one does carry his Black rifle then what do you suppose any media coverage will be. It will most likely not be the well dressed/mannered folks with the ability to have open civil conversations. It will be the rifle. That will be the headline and story.

Agreed. I'm still trying to decide if I want to attend the rally this weekend. Between the various factions, the possibility of counter demonstrations/idiots trying to create confrontations and the rain, I might just leave well enough alone.

 

[ChrisK]

Henri and I will be going to the rally. In my humble opinion, everyone who is a firearms owner should attend the rally if possible. That being said, I don’t think we need a whole bunch of individuals carrying ARs slung over their shoulder. We have to show the general public that we are normal every day people, Not a bunch of lunatics. People don’t need to be in camo, tactical pants, just every day ordinary dress. As for you CM, Cindy is in our prayers every day. I hope everything goes extremely smoothly for her.

 

[Hopper]

We have 3 appointments next week. 1st 2 are tests. Last one is the meeting with the transplant team. We are getting very near.

CM, best of luck and prayers to you and the Mrs as you get closer to the big day. I think what can be done with transplants these days is quite fantastic. Sure hope all goes as smoothly from here on out as it can.

 

[Haven]

CM, I hope everything goes well for you and your wife.

The arguement CameraMonkey had was very similar to what you all discussed here. Trying to make us look good, instead of looking like whackjobs. How the media will portray the rally if there is a bunch of open carry. The organizers have asked that people not open carry rifles. As the one in Indy is on the sidewalk at the statehouse, if you step to the wrong location you could run into issues.