tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.comments2023-04-04T03:14:52.604-07:00Thinking about it too muchUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-25626941639230000282022-09-04T12:37:23.292-07:002022-09-04T12:37:23.292-07:00Nice bro. Respect. =)Nice bro. Respect. =)Ezra Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207812094103408476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-51118572375589137742018-11-17T02:02:47.689-08:002018-11-17T02:02:47.689-08:00Superbly written article, if only all bloggers off...Superbly written article, if only all bloggers offered the same content as you, the internet would be a far better place.. <a href="https://www.eliaandponto.com/michigan-auto-accident-lawyer/" rel="nofollow">2019 Car Accident Legal Help in Michigan Elia Ponto</a><br />Dragon Graphic Designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142783518111612514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-68523513770756237772015-10-06T18:23:40.763-07:002015-10-06T18:23:40.763-07:00I enjoyed the article, good work! (There were a fe...I enjoyed the article, good work! (There were a few typos in there, but that was all I saw wrong, keep it up!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03815699360682946276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-25882278452505033812015-05-06T10:15:18.705-07:002015-05-06T10:15:18.705-07:00I would find your argument a lot more compelling i...I would find your argument a lot more compelling if it didn't have a sales pitch glued to the bottom. <br /><br />Yes, there are safety concerns, there always will be, it comes, sadly, with the territory. <br /><br />But for those of us who just don't have an extra $300 sitting around... mounts like the ones point to here are not an option. Just like they weren't for me. Cisco Cividaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978099044197786323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-56394338124001541742015-01-21T12:50:06.532-08:002015-01-21T12:50:06.532-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.IQnectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040765274232069826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-63094831266251495512014-12-22T08:57:29.035-08:002014-12-22T08:57:29.035-08:00But realistically, he will be more interested in t...But realistically, he will be more interested in the mecha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699892343484632636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-77473695621667407792014-12-22T08:56:16.881-08:002014-12-22T08:56:16.881-08:00Should've had that talk about 4 years ago. He&...Should've had that talk about 4 years ago. He's not as naive as you think/hope. Public school spreads anything current and in the news like wildfire. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699892343484632636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-76658895867907310322013-10-14T09:57:58.227-07:002013-10-14T09:57:58.227-07:00The post is well said. I completely agree. It'...The post is well said. I completely agree. It's been hashed out on Facebook too.<br /><br />The President and the Senate are not refusing to negotiate. They are refusing to give in to terrorist tactics. The TP Republicans don't want to negotiate. They want the Senate to agree to their terms which are to delay ACA. He pretty much said that if they would agree to delay ACA (again!) that the government could reopen in 20 minutes. They aren't willing to compromise. They are just trying to get the general populace to believe they are. It is more telling that I watched one of the representatives (Blackburn) call the government shutdown "A Republican Victory". Her exact words.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816957384409124063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-90387243368746817322013-10-10T21:16:43.519-07:002013-10-10T21:16:43.519-07:00I recently left the Republican party myself, for o...I recently left the Republican party myself, for other reasons. <br /><br />Refusing to appropriate funds for programs that have been written into law, is a long standing practice and one fully anticipated by the founding fathers. The founders established seperation of powers and a divided legislature for the express purpose of having the various branches check and thwart one another. One branch blocking another is exactly what the founders intended. What is supposed to happen next is that they negotiate a compromise. Instead we have the President and the Senate refusing to negotiate until the House surrenders unconditionally and gives up all of it's leverage. They can do that, but in doing so they take on some of the responsibility for the shutdown. Fitzmorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423347727410038662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-52880792180293184542013-09-10T10:28:44.304-07:002013-09-10T10:28:44.304-07:00So, background: I currently play piano and lead th...So, background: I currently play piano and lead the singing at a pair of Lutheran churches. As part of our liturgy, we have a portion of time set aside for Confession and Forgiveness.<br /><br />Basically, the last portion of his prayer, "For all we ought..." is in the Confession, which I can't recall verbatim off the top of my head, but of which part of it reads, "[Forgive us for] things we have done, and things we have failed to do." Just an interesting note that I had never taken account of before.Karenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-34370361313719161282013-01-24T05:49:24.290-08:002013-01-24T05:49:24.290-08:00if you are looking at a bolt action a Remington 70...if you are looking at a bolt action a Remington 700 is a fine choice. I do like my K98 WWII vintage 8mm Mauser and I believe theaction from the remington 700 is derived from the K98 Mauser. I also like the M1 carbine. it is a semi auto, accurate, light and fairly compact battle rifle. Margaret Mantoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14489211831033354645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-72240492035395125722013-01-17T07:26:34.895-08:002013-01-17T07:26:34.895-08:00I'm no critic, but it seems like you have a re...I'm no critic, but it seems like you have a really purposeful and consistent voice throughout. It's a thought-provoking story. I can really relate to both Rick and Trudy, and their choices, even though I'm not sure, in their places, if I would make the same choices. The issue of whether or not their choices were "right" is so cloudy that it sucks you into seeing the situation through their eyes. I felt like the narrative walked (almost presciently) along my "if I were Trudy, what would I do?" thought process.<br /><br />All in all, an excellent story. It might not win you political brownie points, but I agree with both Foamy and this story: the only way to stop bullying is to fight back. I love this quote from Rick: "so long as you people keep treating these monsters like little kids, or turning a blind eye to the day-in-day-out torment that people like me have to go through... your system... your fucked-up system [...] is nothing."floyd.mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958383310883768414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-24669771113588864912013-01-16T14:38:56.718-08:002013-01-16T14:38:56.718-08:00HEHE! "You're a humanitarian!" -- Fo...HEHE! "You're a humanitarian!" -- Foamyfloyd.mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958383310883768414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-65787368393597848672013-01-15T08:33:36.158-08:002013-01-15T08:33:36.158-08:00Finally got around to reading it. You had me when ...Finally got around to reading it. You had me when you started rhyming, as I'm a sucker for rhyming. For how long ago you're saying this was (that being, you were really young when you wrote this) the language/wording is extremely well-thought out and advanced and I'm impressed! Most people that age wouldn't have been able to create something like this. I like it!Karenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-87433454071769770772013-01-12T05:05:00.095-08:002013-01-12T05:05:00.095-08:00As far as I recall, that phrase was slapped on all...As far as I recall, that phrase was slapped on all our money during/due to the Communism scare. There was a huge deal about "true" Communism (whatever that is) being very very anti-religious. Why it ended up on our money, I dunno, but that's how "under God" ended up in our pledge of allegiance.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559829451837406817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-50474747812560230182013-01-11T08:25:36.148-08:002013-01-11T08:25:36.148-08:00Check out a different translation. "Greedy&qu...Check out a different translation. "Greedy" we always equate with "money", but that isn't necessarily what the original was entirely talking about. KJV has "He that is of a proud heart stirreth [stirs] up strife." You can look at the entire passage as regarding material wealth, and it's valid for that, but you can also look at it in terms of nature: contentious, or helpful.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559829451837406817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-34880083883443523142013-01-10T11:35:36.759-08:002013-01-10T11:35:36.759-08:00In terms of what was going on in that day, I think...In terms of what was going on in that day, I think some deep research may need to be done. However, in terms of how that reflects in your life day-in and day-out right now, I think you nailed it pretty darned close. :)Jerry Hanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428521887453455824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-65576319411439082992013-01-09T21:51:17.225-08:002013-01-09T21:51:17.225-08:00I think this needs to be taken in context as well,...I think this needs to be taken in context as well, and in that context you'll be more confident in your analysis. Micah as been prophesying yet another round of 'you're going to get squished, conquered, and it's going to suck if you don't shape up'. Mixed in are several deliverance passages (including some that are Messianic). Then back to God's legal case against Isreal (Lying, cheating, stealing, extortion, violence, fraud, bribery, etc.)<br /><br />My translation does not use the word hope. It translates verse seven (New Living Translation) "As for me, I look to the Lord for his help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me."<br /><br />So corruption's running rampant... and he is confident, not just wishful but confident about God's actions and support.<br /><br />I think Micah is emphasizing how deep the problems are running. These are the closest relationships possible. "Friend" in mine is "Best Friend". The word 'Dishonors' for the son's actions is 'despises'. I think between the two translations we can get a good feel for what the original language was trying to say. So if a son 'dishonors' or 'dispises' his father and these close family ties. These are not people we can put full confidence in. As you said sooner or later they're always going to come up short one way or another, even when things aren't as dire as they were in Micah's time. Humans will let you down, no matter how hard they try. God won't. We may not understand what he does all the time, but we can put much more confidence in God than in people.<br /><br />I'm not sure it's implicit in this passage, but you do make a good point that it is a bad idea to expect people to live up to God's trustworthiness. Not because they mean to harm or be untrustworthy but because humans are far less than perfect.<br /><br />Hopefully I didn't mangle that too badly.<br /><br />~HeatherWolf-Eyed Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569001308871602994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-35464761638955716832013-01-09T11:20:09.454-08:002013-01-09T11:20:09.454-08:00Hey!! Just saw your latest posts, and I've bee...Hey!! Just saw your latest posts, and I've been reading through them. I'm so excited to see your faith growing by the day.<br /><br />God is awesome ,and I'm glad to hear that you are cancer free. Cheryl was diagnosed in October, and by mid-november -- without chemo or radiation -- she was declared cancer free as well. God has turned our worlds upside down, but it has been in the most fantastic way. We've started to see his big-picture plan for us.<br /><br />Thiese are the scriptures God gave us to stand o (and my summary of them)<br /><br />Jeremiah 29:11 -- God has a plan. That plan is awesome. Stick to the plan.<br /><br />Exodus 14:13 -- God has it under control. And if I TRUST him and let him take care of it (and not fear), then we will never deal with these issues again. He will take care of it completely.<br /><br />Hope those encourage you as much as they did me.Jerry Hanelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08428521887453455824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-58269243557878232992013-01-08T05:10:33.805-08:002013-01-08T05:10:33.805-08:00I'm glad you're blogging about your faith,...I'm glad you're blogging about your faith, man! Phillipians 4:6-7 goes right along with what you're talking about here - <br />"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."<br /><br />It's definitely a medical fact that worry, stress, anxiety, and the like take a non-negligible toll on body, health, and longevity. It's wonderful that God promises us a way out from that cycle of anxiety. An unswerving, unwavering "peace [...] which surpasses all understanding" is maybe the best evidence in our culture of skepticism and relativism that God is alive and in control.floyd.mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958383310883768414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-19646410237646572192012-12-16T18:30:20.790-08:002012-12-16T18:30:20.790-08:00The best comment I've seen for why we shouldn&...The best comment I've seen for why we shouldn't push for teachers to be armed came from another elementary school teacher. She pointed out that especially in a lockdown situation like that, her every ounce of energy and attention is on calming and controlling the kids in her classroom. It's hard enough to keep control of a room full of kids, particularly younger ones, in the best of days. Add in the chaos of an unplanned lockdown with scary sounds in the background, and there is absolutely no way any teacher would be able to have the time or focus necessary to use a gun.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559829451837406817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-61949737781552030982012-12-16T16:55:24.834-08:002012-12-16T16:55:24.834-08:00Funny you should mention that type of scenario. Th...Funny you should mention that type of scenario. That is similar to one we ran a couple of times. <br /><br />A lot (!) of people playing HATED that scenario. It is NOT easy. BUT, the average was about -20. The bad guy got a couple shots off and then it was game over. Everyone else figured out who the bad guy was very quickly. Surprisingly quickly. <br />Ours was a little more complicated yet, in that we didn't use paper targets, we used each other. And told people who go hit to drop and yell. That was in order to make it more confusing, and more realistic. The toughest one was the "grab the prisoner" type scenarios, where you had 3 or 4 bad guys and 10 or 12 hostages. Getting the hostages out without losing any is tough.<br /><br />Look, I am not trying to say that the world is perfect. Honestly, I wish we never ever had to contemplate this form of thought process... but the world is NOT perfect, and bad things happen. The best we can any of us hope for is the wisdom to minimize the damage as quickly as possible. What I am saying is that, from my perspective that it's smarter and wiser to let the regular folk be able to defend themselves, as they will make at least as good of decisions as the police will in a high stress situation. Further, they will be able to respond much more quickly than the police will, who will take time to get to an event and then even more time to deploy.. those minutes are critical, and a lot of lives could be saved earlier on. Look at the mall shooting in Oregon as the latest example of how a CCW carrier helped shut down what could have been much much more tragic. <br /><br />When seconds count, the police are minutes away.<br />Paisley Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955911708164074788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-22108293605980928632012-12-16T14:03:19.132-08:002012-12-16T14:03:19.132-08:00My point here isn't to challenge you. not in t...My point here isn't to challenge you. not in the least. But there is one thing missing from your comments, and that is the confusion of a shooting situation. When you went up against that cop, you knew who he was, and you knew he was the "bad guy".<br /><br />I'm not sure sure you would have that luxury every time in an actual shootout. <br /><br />Still, good points all around. Good to hear from you. Cisco Cividaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978099044197786323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-79755558533748288602012-12-16T14:00:26.980-08:002012-12-16T14:00:26.980-08:00Here is a scenario for you:
Take twenty friends. ...Here is a scenario for you:<br /><br />Take twenty friends. Give 10 of them Airsoft guns, but you don't know which ones have them.<br /><br />Then out of those ten, have them draw lots for who is the single OPFOR. <br /><br />But again, you don't know who.<br /><br />Set your range up with ten paper targets in each of in ten rooms. <br /><br />Two people goes in each room. <br /><br />Start playing loud music in each room at full volume, doesn't need to be the same song, just needs to be loud. <br /><br />Start with 1000 points.<br /><br />Every paper target hit... you loose 10 points. <br /><br />Every good guy hit... you lose 50. <br /><br />Every good guy lost to friendly fire is -100. <br /><br />Stop the bad guy and the game is over. <br /><br />OPFOR doesn't have to identify himself.<br /><br />Scenario lasts 2 minutes, no mater what. <br /><br />Go.<br /><br /><br /><br />Cisco Cividaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978099044197786323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249068871996391766.post-18295739717002681232012-12-16T13:49:07.178-08:002012-12-16T13:49:07.178-08:00Good to know, thanks for the facts on the weapon. ...Good to know, thanks for the facts on the weapon. Two pistols, rather than 4 makes sense. Also, the Bushmaster being used is news to me.<br /><br />I don't know how much I want to blame the media, just yet. At least not until the psychological autopsy is done (assuming they do one). yes, the sensationalism of this is reprehensible, but I don't know that I have seen any evidence of a cause/effect relationship between the two. Cisco Cividaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978099044197786323noreply@blogger.com