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Posted 06 November 2005 - 02:41 PM
"Sometimes I get confused whether I'm posting on ATT or in the War Room. But then I remind myself: If it's moderators acting scatter-brained and foolish, then it's the War Room*.
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Posted 06 November 2005 - 03:18 PM
Somebody pulled a fish out of the lake that I was fated to catch.
You put what in my Power Mac?
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
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Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
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We're being overrun!
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
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We're being overrun!
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Posted 08 November 2005 - 06:34 PM
Because of that, somebody pulled three fish out of a lake that I was fated to catch.
Unfortunately, I'm likely to catch them on my windshield going 50 meters/second down the road.
Unfortunately, I'm likely to catch them on my windshield going 50 meters/second down the road.
You put what in my Power Mac?
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
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Posted 08 November 2005 - 07:41 PM
Yep, its tornado season.
"Sometimes I get confused whether I'm posting on ATT or in the War Room. But then I remind myself: If it's moderators acting scatter-brained and foolish, then it's the War Room*.
*Unless it's Avatara, of course."
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Posted 08 November 2005 - 08:52 PM
We don't get many tornadoes in the Armpit of Texas. Auto insurance is high here, though.
You put what in my Power Mac?
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
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Posted 08 November 2005 - 11:02 PM
Not as high as it is down here. Five minutes on the road will tell you why... if you survive.
You put what in my Power Mac?
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
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Posted 09 November 2005 - 05:36 PM
/me wonders why anyone would want to live here, where it is hot, sticky, and full of leadfooted drivers.
You put what in my Power Mac?
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
Its like what happens when you cross a phoenix with a super black hole; it's powerful enough to destroy itself, only to be reborn in a vicious cycle of torment and pain. Or in this case, nonsense.
-Avatara, on the life cycle of ATT.
Dude, imagine Redline Trash Talk; the unholy spawn of B&B and ATT.
-ephrin
Will not get involved in a creation/evolution debate.
We're being overrun!
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 03:50 AM
/ me wonders why anyone would want to live here...(okay I like the outdoors)...where its freezing cold half the time and burning hot the other. There are no guns in the city limits and the coolest thing to do is go to the movies (vomit...especially lately).
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 06:51 AM
Swithich, on Nov 10 2005, 08:47 AM, said:
/ me wonders why anyone would want to live here...(okay I like the outdoors)...where its freezing cold half the time and burning hot the other. There are no guns in the city limits and the coolest thing to do is go to the movies (vomit...especially lately).
Wow! How do you survive without guns?
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Posted 10 November 2005 - 04:31 PM
Guns are like the life and blood of America... How can an American town be without guns?
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 01:19 AM
For every gun the cities ban, they recieve one additional Bostonian, Californian, or District of Columbian. As we all know, more citizens equals more revenue for the establishment, so it is clear than they ban guns in order to make more money. Of course, since the citizens are now unarmed and also cannot afford to become armed illegally to fight back against the establishment, they can raise taxes even more and make even more revenue! Hot diggity!
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 04:04 AM
Pufer, on Nov 10 2005, 09:16 PM, said:
For every gun the cities ban, they recieve one additional Bostonian, Californian, or District of Columbian. As we all know, more citizens equals more revenue for the establishment, so it is clear than they ban guns in order to make more money. Of course, since the citizens are now unarmed and also cannot afford to become armed illegally to fight back against the establishment, they can raise taxes even more and make even more revenue! Hot diggity!
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The sad thing is...I actually think there is a hint of truth in that statement.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 06:51 AM
It amazes me that you lot survive some times...
"Hand guns are made for killin'
Ain't no good for nothin' else
And if you like your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don't we dump 'em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me"- Lynyrd Skynyrd.
See even people with Confederate Flags thinks guns are a bad idea.
"Hand guns are made for killin'
Ain't no good for nothin' else
And if you like your whiskey
You might even shoot yourself
So why don't we dump 'em people
To the bottom of the sea
Before some fool come around here
Wanna shoot either you or me"- Lynyrd Skynyrd.
See even people with Confederate Flags thinks guns are a bad idea.
Wow, you read a post by Ankhwatcher you must be so proud.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 01:42 PM
In the hands of some people they are a bad idea. And that's why everyone is so afraid of guns.
"Sometimes I get confused whether I'm posting on ATT or in the War Room. But then I remind myself: If it's moderators acting scatter-brained and foolish, then it's the War Room*.
*Unless it's Avatara, of course."
-- From the memoirs of Sundered Angel
*Unless it's Avatara, of course."
-- From the memoirs of Sundered Angel
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 05:13 PM
Ya, the reasoning that "guns are dangerous so don't let anyone have them" is kind of faulty. Anyone who gets a gun legally has to have an extensive background check. The type of people who use guns to kill people are either going to a) just buy the gun illegally, or 
kill through some other method (chemical agents, poisoning, knives, etc...) if someone wants to kill bad enough they are going to. On the otherhand taking away guns from everyone is just going to encourage those who have the resources to kill by other means.
You know it is really funny. I would like to see that stats on the number of people that die from alcohol each year. But you don't see everone saying "oh ban alcohol" (especially in Ireland) or cars, cars kill thousands and thousands of people each year. Alcohol not a necessity, it is damaging, and it has no redeeming qualities. Alcohol doesn't make you smarter, better looking or more aware. Why is it even legal to drink? The only thing it can do is cause more harm than good! The only difference in my mind, anyway, is that a) more people enjoy alcohol and because of this more people understand its dangers and don't fear them as much. So before you go off on you guns kill people thing go over all the things that you do that "kill people" (taking a shower, the bathroom is the most dangerous place in you house should we ban bathrooms). Just because something has the capacity to kill doesn't mean that it should be banned or made illegal. I promote responsiblity over security. Give people the power not the government. When people prefer security over responsiblity it leads to a countries destruction. (See ancient rome and greece for examples).
kill through some other method (chemical agents, poisoning, knives, etc...) if someone wants to kill bad enough they are going to. On the otherhand taking away guns from everyone is just going to encourage those who have the resources to kill by other means.You know it is really funny. I would like to see that stats on the number of people that die from alcohol each year. But you don't see everone saying "oh ban alcohol" (especially in Ireland) or cars, cars kill thousands and thousands of people each year. Alcohol not a necessity, it is damaging, and it has no redeeming qualities. Alcohol doesn't make you smarter, better looking or more aware. Why is it even legal to drink? The only thing it can do is cause more harm than good! The only difference in my mind, anyway, is that a) more people enjoy alcohol and
because of this more people understand its dangers and don't fear them as much. So before you go off on you guns kill people thing go over all the things that you do that "kill people" (taking a shower, the bathroom is the most dangerous place in you house should we ban bathrooms). Just because something has the capacity to kill doesn't mean that it should be banned or made illegal. I promote responsiblity over security. Give people the power not the government. When people prefer security over responsiblity it leads to a countries destruction. (See ancient rome and greece for examples).
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 06:20 PM
Swithich, on Nov 11 2005, 10:10 PM, said:
Ya, the reasoning that "guns are dangerous so don't let anyone have them" is kind of faulty. Anyone who gets a gun legally has to have an extensive background check. The type of people who use guns to kill people are either going to a) just buy the gun illegally, or kill through some other method (chemical agents, poisoning, knives, etc...) if someone wants to kill bad enough they are going to. On the otherhand taking away guns from everyone is just going to encourage those who have the resources to kill by other means.
You know it is really funny. I would like to see that stats on the number of people that die from alcohol each year. But you don't see everone saying "oh ban alcohol" (especially in Ireland) or cars, cars kill thousands and thousands of people each year. Alcohol not a necessity, it is damaging, and it has no redeeming qualities. Alcohol doesn't make you smarter, better looking or more aware. Why is it even legal to drink? The only thing it can do is cause more harm than good! The only difference in my mind, anyway, is that a) more people enjoy alcohol and because of this more people understand its dangers and don't fear them as much. So before you go off on you guns kill people thing go over all the things that you do that "kill people" (taking a shower, the bathroom is the most dangerous place in you house should we ban bathrooms). Just because something has the capacity to kill doesn't mean that it should be banned or made illegal. I promote responsiblity over security. Give people the power not the government. When people prefer security over responsiblity it leads to a countries destruction. (See ancient rome and greece for examples).
kill through some other method (chemical agents, poisoning, knives, etc...) if someone wants to kill bad enough they are going to. On the otherhand taking away guns from everyone is just going to encourage those who have the resources to kill by other means.You know it is really funny. I would like to see that stats on the number of people that die from alcohol each year. But you don't see everone saying "oh ban alcohol" (especially in Ireland) or cars, cars kill thousands and thousands of people each year. Alcohol not a necessity, it is damaging, and it has no redeeming qualities. Alcohol doesn't make you smarter, better looking or more aware. Why is it even legal to drink? The only thing it can do is cause more harm than good! The only difference in my mind, anyway, is that a) more people enjoy alcohol and
because of this more people understand its dangers and don't fear them as much. So before you go off on you guns kill people thing go over all the things that you do that "kill people" (taking a shower, the bathroom is the most dangerous place in you house should we ban bathrooms). Just because something has the capacity to kill doesn't mean that it should be banned or made illegal. I promote responsiblity over security. Give people the power not the government. When people prefer security over responsiblity it leads to a countries destruction. (See ancient rome and greece for examples).Actually lots of people want to ban alcohol, cars and drugs.
We call them "Ministers".
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 07:37 PM
In America we like to call them Ultra-Conservatives, but the more popular term is ######.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 09:02 PM
Is Alcohol designed to kill people? Are cars designed to kill people?
What are guns designed to do? Fire a spinning lump of lead very fast into another human being, or creature of some description.
Why are they designed with this lead spinning in mind? Because forcefully placing a peice of metal into a living creature has been found to end its existance on this mortal realm very fast.
So your next statement will probably be something to do with the "protection" offered by firearms, but what is it exactly that firearms are supposed to protect you from?
Probably some big black guy in a wifebeater with a gun in the subconcious of the mind of most paranoid delusionals (or gun owners as they are sometimes known). But that scenario only plays out three ways:
1. He kills you before you get to your gun.
2. You get your gun and shoot him, being a good shot and in a stable state of mind you shoot him in the leg... but before you can secure his gun he fires back... hitting whatever.
3. You shoot him. Your a murderer.
Now imagine that there were no guns, he was armed with a knife. In this scenario you wont die. People rarely die of stab wounds, because in order to kill you have to be very precise and dedicated to you task. You have to slit the throat or stab the heart, or cut some other major artery.
The reason it is easiest to kill with a gun is because you don't have to be near the person, and more importantly you wont see their eyes.
A knife forces you to be close, and unless you are a fictional character or a complete physchopath you are unlikely to get up the courage to attempt to slit a throat.
Hence the less guns the safer everyone is.
Guns = Freedom.
The evidence that shows that guns don't equal freedom is readily available, look into the LA riots for example. There were lots of guns their, when a mix of hardened criminals and annoyed citizenry rebeled against the government.
What were those guns used for? The gunning down of the innocent mainly, thats what. When they were left to their own devices, this group of people shot each other and burned each others houses down.
Now compare that to the riots currently taking place in France. Here there are no guns, so who is getting shot? No one, thats who.
People are getting beaten, and stabbed; Cars are being burned and rocks thrown.
Some people are dying.
But in no where near the kind of numbers which could be expected from a gun fueled riot.
Sorry for the long rant, but saying that guns were no worse (or even not as bad as) alcohol and cars really touched a nerve with me.
Sorry Americans, but I think using an enormous gas guzzling people carrier to move 2.4 kids and a few bags of shopping around is a bad idea. And I think being able to walk into a store and buy handgun, shotgun or (god help us) assault rifle is just plain insane.
For a more visual explaination click here.
What are guns designed to do? Fire a spinning lump of lead very fast into another human being, or creature of some description.
Why are they designed with this lead spinning in mind? Because forcefully placing a peice of metal into a living creature has been found to end its existance on this mortal realm very fast.
So your next statement will probably be something to do with the "protection" offered by firearms, but what is it exactly that firearms are supposed to protect you from?
Probably some big black guy in a wifebeater with a gun in the subconcious of the mind of most paranoid delusionals (or gun owners as they are sometimes known). But that scenario only plays out three ways:
1. He kills you before you get to your gun.
2. You get your gun and shoot him, being a good shot and in a stable state of mind you shoot him in the leg... but before you can secure his gun he fires back... hitting whatever.
3. You shoot him. Your a murderer.
Now imagine that there were no guns, he was armed with a knife. In this scenario you wont die. People rarely die of stab wounds, because in order to kill you have to be very precise and dedicated to you task. You have to slit the throat or stab the heart, or cut some other major artery.
The reason it is easiest to kill with a gun is because you don't have to be near the person, and more importantly you wont see their eyes.
A knife forces you to be close, and unless you are a fictional character or a complete physchopath you are unlikely to get up the courage to attempt to slit a throat.
Hence the less guns the safer everyone is.
Guns = Freedom.
The evidence that shows that guns don't equal freedom is readily available, look into the LA riots for example. There were lots of guns their, when a mix of hardened criminals and annoyed citizenry rebeled against the government.
What were those guns used for? The gunning down of the innocent mainly, thats what. When they were left to their own devices, this group of people shot each other and burned each others houses down.
Now compare that to the riots currently taking place in France. Here there are no guns, so who is getting shot? No one, thats who.
People are getting beaten, and stabbed; Cars are being burned and rocks thrown.
Some people are dying.
But in no where near the kind of numbers which could be expected from a gun fueled riot.
Sorry for the long rant, but saying that guns were no worse (or even not as bad as) alcohol and cars really touched a nerve with me.
Sorry Americans, but I think using an enormous gas guzzling people carrier to move 2.4 kids and a few bags of shopping around is a bad idea. And I think being able to walk into a store and buy handgun, shotgun or (god help us) assault rifle is just plain insane.
For a more visual explaination click here.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 11:54 PM
Still, banning guns won't solve anything. The really determined people will still find a way to get guns, and the rest of us will be at a disadvantage for it.
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*Unless it's Avatara, of course."
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*Unless it's Avatara, of course."
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Posted 12 November 2005 - 11:55 AM
And the schools are a lot safer now that all the kids have guns.
