Everything posted by Texsox
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George Floyd Thread
Once you get the feel of that cold steel in your hands the fear goes away. Stare down those paper villains at the gun range and strut down any street in Kansas like you're Andy and Opie in Mayberry. If you start feeling scared again think about a dozen 9mm in your holster. That's better than a blue diamond to put a little lead in the old pencil. 1. So think about where you are going to store your gun when you are driving. Think, can I reach this if my car is turned over? 2. Elevators will not save you. Even if the elevators are turned off, buildings have stairs. Pro tip - think about the fire escape. Every path could be blocked. Carry extra clips. 3. "Normal" people have been owning guns in this country for hundreds of years. All those Revolutionary War heroes in our textbooks? Gun Owners. Civil War heroes? Gun Owners. Founding Fathers? Gun Owners. Charles Manson? Not a gun owner. Jeffery Dahmer? Not a gun owner. John Gacey? Not a gun owner. I think you have to redefine who you think is normal pards. 4. They already are. So stay indoors and look as white and straight as possible. Learn all the white supremacy hand signals. An orange glow is an extra nice touch if you feel threatened. And of course, vote.
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George Floyd Thread
I actually mention a couple more options in that thread. You need to hold a couple, fire a few if they will allow it. A couple NRA or gun stickers in the window will scare away a lot of folks up there. Here, they just blend in. Keep in mine while there may be a handgun hunting season, it will be better to get a shotgun to really fill that freezer.
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George Floyd Thread
The key is to practice. I enjoy a nice afternoon outside at the ranch, but a range is great for meeting people. I'm certain there is a good gun shop near you and most gun dealers employee folks that can guide you to the right choice. It has to feel good in your hand.
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COVID-19/Coronavirus thread
Bless your heart life sure is confusing, and shocking, there in K-State. Is that 9 plus the deceased or 10 plus the deceased?
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George Floyd Thread
I already got you covered back on May 23rd. You have to protect yourself from that exotic ice cream eating governor.
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George Floyd Thread
Exactly, crazies with chain saws. Why anyone, especially someone with a family, would take their chances without a gun is beyond my understanding. Add in cops that may or may not help you. No need to be helpless.
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George Floyd Thread
Luckily you are in a state that makes concealed carry easy as can be. No need to depend on the police when you can defend yourself.
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George Floyd Thread
Ripping off a Facebook friend's post Man, white folks all over social media are big mad today. It's like they're all uncomfortable and angry about people making assumptions about their character because of their skin color, and I even saw where some of them don't feel safe to go out into the streets because they're white. Man, that must be a b****, huh?
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Will There Be a 2020 Season?
We are allowing most businesses to operate at 50% capacity as of yesterday. So why not stadiums. I'll have to call Kapkomet and meet him for a game
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George Floyd Thread
It's almost like you think they owe you something for all you pay for.
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George Floyd Thread
As long as people think in terms of us and them, it will continue to be inequitable.
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George Floyd Thread
It's hard to lift yourself up with a knee on your neck. Literally and metaphorically.
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George Floyd Thread
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Man-critically-injured-by-Austin-police-during-15316983.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mysa_afternoonheadlines&utm_content=news&stn=nf A couple things to notice: They were shooting at a person next to him and missed causing a critical injury. Comm Arts is a magnet school in my district. I can tell you he has to be a really smart kid. It's an all AP curriculum with really high standards. I taught next door and had their students on my golf team.
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2020 Catch-All
One of my favorites just turned in the final project an hour ago. Great kid. The past two months he worked his butt off auditioning and getting a portfolio in to be accept at a fashion design college in New York. I told him he was good for the year but wanted to finish and keep his A in the class.
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COVID-19/Coronavirus thread
You know Dick just when I was getting to like you ?
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George Floyd Thread
If you are looking for an easy one size fits all approach it isn't out there. Unfortunately we're trying to use the same law and punishment system on everyone. That doesn't work.
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2020 Catch-All
In three hours the school year will officially end and I can't take any more late assignments. We'll see who has really cut it to the last second. So far 12:25 was the last. One of my players who I also had for English.
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George Floyd Thread
I'm certain there are some that is to put three meals a day on the table and they feel like they aren't welcome in society. I also believe some have a choice and made a bad one. I find it impossible to paint them all with the same brush. But you seem to not have a problem at all combining them all in one group.
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George Floyd Thread
Imagine all the people . . .
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Will There Be a 2020 Season?
I've always loved that quote.
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COVID-19/Coronavirus thread
That's great news!
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George Floyd Thread
Henry Horner? Let's play match the stadium to the housing.
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Will There Be a 2020 Season?
Exactly. There may be a few things we'll want to keep, like DH for all.
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George Floyd Thread
I've told the story here before but it was life changing for me. Back during one of the Bulls championship season playoff games at the original stadium we arrived early for a Sunday afternoon game. We got an easy out at our usual lot facing the street and the high rises across the street. The weather was perfect and there were dozens of kids playing in the courtyard at the apartments. I believe that's Robert Taylor Homes. We had a six pack in the car and a couple beef sandwiches. We planned on obviously pregaming a bit. Just as I was about to pop up the first beer I see a couple beat cops slooooowly walking towards the car. Not wanting any trouble we hide the beer and wait, and wait, and wait. Damn those lazy ass cops walked so slow. Finally they get past us and we pop the first one. A couple minutes later we hear popping sounds and see kids running everywhere in that courtyard. I vividly remember a kid about sixteen scooping up a toddler in one smooth motion and keep running, ducking for cover. It looked chaotic and kids were diving around corners. Next I see those same two lazy ass cops running towards the gunshots with their guns pulled. #Respect. After about a dozen cops pulled up the parking lot attendant who we knew was an off duty CPD guy knocked on our window, "Why the hell didn't you morons duck? Did you think that windshield was going to safe your ass from a bullet? Didn't you hear me knocking on your car?" Nope, we were frozen. Later I was telling my wife about it and realized my kids would have no idea to run from those sounds. My kids would have no clue how to survive in that environment and as a parent I would not know how to help them. How good of a parent can anyone be living there? And later I scoured the Sun Times and Tribune. No news. Gunshots at a "project" isn't news. Just another day in the life.
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Will There Be a 2020 Season?
It seems obvious to me but I should add the longer the season, the fewer teams should make the playoffs. The shorter the season, the more teams should make the playoffs.