OpEd: Are we losing it? ...Or, what are we losing?
- Thread starter Greg Langelius *
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Greg is upset that we're not automatically listening to him and deferring our commentary in opposition to Progressive rhetoric of threats of involuntary disarmament of Conservatives and/or civil war until it's too damned late to defend the Republic. What he wrote wasn't an Op/Ed. It was a fiat.
It's true that our kids get political views pushed on them at school. I've had my 9 yr old son come home and say things against Trump. He and his older sister who attends the same school had this song made up about it. I sat them down calmly and asked them what made them say that? In the end, it was what the teachers had taught them, a teacher taught them an anti-Trump song and the kids didn't even know why. So I explained it to them the best I could to a 9 and 12yr old. They now know, to beware of anyone pushing political crap like that on them and to educate themselves.
I also agree that we need to educate the younger generation. I am setting up an air rifle range in my backyard and helping organize a Jr CMP program in my county. I am working on educating the youth here about firearms and above all, firearms safety. I've seen so many kids terrified of even touching an air rifle. But once taught how to be safe you can see their minds open to it. After they fire that first pellet, you can see the tension break and they always say, can I shoot again?
That to me is removing the fear that is instilled in so many young people today. They see our side and point of view. I never discuss politics while teaching, I don't push my views on them. I simply just show them that handled properly firearms are perfectly safe, fun and not to be feared like it's Plutonium.
I along with many have been guilty of getting overzealous and talking shit when thinking about a possibility of a gun ban. I agree that we should start finding ways to work against this rather than upsetting like minded brothers. We need to find a way that doesn't make us look like thugs to change hearts and minds of those that are on neither side, that don't understand. It's the ones that are uneducated, undecided and unaware we need to reach out to. In a way that is respectable and not like a hellfire church sermon where you walk away thinking of it all burning. Use more common sense and less fear to teach. I work on it everyday.
I also agree that we need to educate the younger generation. I am setting up an air rifle range in my backyard and helping organize a Jr CMP program in my county. I am working on educating the youth here about firearms and above all, firearms safety. I've seen so many kids terrified of even touching an air rifle. But once taught how to be safe you can see their minds open to it. After they fire that first pellet, you can see the tension break and they always say, can I shoot again?
That to me is removing the fear that is instilled in so many young people today. They see our side and point of view. I never discuss politics while teaching, I don't push my views on them. I simply just show them that handled properly firearms are perfectly safe, fun and not to be feared like it's Plutonium.
I along with many have been guilty of getting overzealous and talking shit when thinking about a possibility of a gun ban. I agree that we should start finding ways to work against this rather than upsetting like minded brothers. We need to find a way that doesn't make us look like thugs to change hearts and minds of those that are on neither side, that don't understand. It's the ones that are uneducated, undecided and unaware we need to reach out to. In a way that is respectable and not like a hellfire church sermon where you walk away thinking of it all burning. Use more common sense and less fear to teach. I work on it everyday.
McClaine said "the media is the emeny".... one man's media is another man's enemy...
Now, if you take a narrow view of the media as CBS, NBC, fox, etc.... well.........
And IF you see the wwweb as media, then Snipershide is as viable a media as fox, and the op-eds here (each individual posting), has the ability to influence uncounted readers as does fox et al...
If you FAIL to recognize YouTube and boards as media, and their influence, you cannot be so blind as to see WHY YouTube just started shitcanning gun stuff. Along with what other venues ???
Snipershide as media is truly the enemy of the bookburning youtubers......
At what point does snipershide media censure themselves "for the good and decency of xxx" and sit idly by while the other media's push their agendas.
Or does sh media push the agenda currently seen that IS THE ENEMY of the book burning youtubers....
Conundrum ? A matter of class and good taste ? Self defense for Constitutionalists ? Offense to some, reality to others. ?
Just what IS snipershide media and just what is it worth to educate some, offend some, and convert some ?
All it takes for evil to triumph is good people do nothing. E. Burke.... printed word, and timeless advice given out in the media of his time. I'm sure there were some people offended by his words. How many of you today are offended by Burke, with the full weight of the history behind you now ?
We DO stand at a crossroads now, McClaine is correct, media IS the enemy, we are theirs and they are ours.
Let your tongue be guided by your conscience and reap your own consequences. An old cowboy once said, "a man's got to stomp his own snakes."
To each their own... all it takes...........
Now, if you take a narrow view of the media as CBS, NBC, fox, etc.... well.........
And IF you see the wwweb as media, then Snipershide is as viable a media as fox, and the op-eds here (each individual posting), has the ability to influence uncounted readers as does fox et al...
If you FAIL to recognize YouTube and boards as media, and their influence, you cannot be so blind as to see WHY YouTube just started shitcanning gun stuff. Along with what other venues ???
Snipershide as media is truly the enemy of the bookburning youtubers......
At what point does snipershide media censure themselves "for the good and decency of xxx" and sit idly by while the other media's push their agendas.
Or does sh media push the agenda currently seen that IS THE ENEMY of the book burning youtubers....
Conundrum ? A matter of class and good taste ? Self defense for Constitutionalists ? Offense to some, reality to others. ?
Just what IS snipershide media and just what is it worth to educate some, offend some, and convert some ?
All it takes for evil to triumph is good people do nothing. E. Burke.... printed word, and timeless advice given out in the media of his time. I'm sure there were some people offended by his words. How many of you today are offended by Burke, with the full weight of the history behind you now ?
We DO stand at a crossroads now, McClaine is correct, media IS the enemy, we are theirs and they are ours.
Let your tongue be guided by your conscience and reap your own consequences. An old cowboy once said, "a man's got to stomp his own snakes."
To each their own... all it takes...........
Regards paragraph 5.......
Why do you think there has been such a movement to kill air shows? Is it really a noise/safety issue or was the thought of motivating all those future aviators too much for the left to bear?
THen the children need to get out there and make a racket like the ones in Florida and Virginia Beach. Student led rallies. My fathers generation paid for it, my generation paid for it, they need to get out there and pay for it, and hopefully onyl rallies will be necessary.
I think this reply addresses your concern in a rational maanner. In case you missed it above.
THen the children need to get out there and make a racket like the ones in Florida and Virginia Beach. Student led rallies. My fathers generation paid for it, my generation paid for it, they need to get out there and pay for it, and hopefully onyl rallies will be necessary.
Too many of we Old Farts remember when we were trained with 22 rifles and shot our best scores at the VFW or American Legion ranges.
We raised our kids to be ready to go to the range on Thursday night at 19:00 try to be first in line,and they hoped that they would get extra shots if they were doing good!!?
Lots of kids showed up and shot and got lots of training
Sadly that is no more.
Now the lawyers and building inspectors, on a whim, deem the ranges "Unsafe" and shut them down.
Where are our kids learning about firearms safety and how to do it now?
In short, this is "Take a Kid to the Range Day."
They are Kids, so let them ring the steel for a magazine or 2, then make them get down to shooting groups.
I am fortunate to live where I do.
Regards, FM
We raised our kids to be ready to go to the range on Thursday night at 19:00 try to be first in line,and they hoped that they would get extra shots if they were doing good!!?
Lots of kids showed up and shot and got lots of training
Sadly that is no more.
Now the lawyers and building inspectors, on a whim, deem the ranges "Unsafe" and shut them down.
Where are our kids learning about firearms safety and how to do it now?
In short, this is "Take a Kid to the Range Day."
They are Kids, so let them ring the steel for a magazine or 2, then make them get down to shooting groups.
I am fortunate to live where I do.
Regards, FM
And then tell them.."If youuwant to keep yor rights YOU need to take action." NOW". Get out and suppoert the 2A. Let other kids see yo do it and they will jin in.
Perhaps I need to rephrase.
We are a respected voice for responsible gun owners. My concern is that we accurately reflect the responsible aspects of that ownership.
I become averse when the belligerence enters into that dialogue.
Some among us have seen where calls to violence lead, and/or have weathered a shooting war. I am a USMC Veteran of Vietnam, and also an immersed hometown witness to the Newark, NJ riots.
I cannot espouse anything that prompts us toward such an end. The more one knows of violence, the more one tries to keep it away from the door. If it comes, it will come soon enough without our hastening it.
Greg
We are a respected voice for responsible gun owners. My concern is that we accurately reflect the responsible aspects of that ownership.
I become averse when the belligerence enters into that dialogue.
Some among us have seen where calls to violence lead, and/or have weathered a shooting war. I am a USMC Veteran of Vietnam, and also an immersed hometown witness to the Newark, NJ riots.
I cannot espouse anything that prompts us toward such an end. The more one knows of violence, the more one tries to keep it away from the door. If it comes, it will come soon enough without our hastening it.
Greg
Perhaps one issue about it is that historically when running the odds, often being a bit too eager for actual violence and bloodshed can quite often wind up ruining your cause (in some cases that is why False Flag actions are done). Especially when you don't have enough public support.
Then in this day and age, sitting around and discussing things that border on being something that somebody could easily twist to claim an interpretation as direct calls for violence or unlawful activity, can easily be used against a cause, even if what you say is in jest, as someone in power looks for an excuse to clamp down on places saying things they don't like. Especially when basically everyone is preaching to the choir.
Greg. I understand what you are getting at. But the playing field isn’t level.
I pray the worst never happens.
mitigation of thoughts and ideas isn’t a solution either.
I pray the worst never happens.
mitigation of thoughts and ideas isn’t a solution either.
There needs to be a middle ground.
I’m no neck beard mouth breather that mag dumps at the range while blasting Ted Nugent and a rebel flag.
I completely agree that calls to violence are unwarranted.
At times in history there was no other choice.
But I’m a student of history, and I know we are loosing the front on righteous propaganda, the playing field is way off center.
I am looking for conversation of constructional purposes. OathKeepers? I looked into them before the election, I suppose I could try again. If we remain un-unified, we are doomed.
I’m no neck beard mouth breather that mag dumps at the range while blasting Ted Nugent and a rebel flag.
I completely agree that calls to violence are unwarranted.
At times in history there was no other choice.
But I’m a student of history, and I know we are loosing the front on righteous propaganda, the playing field is way off center.
I am looking for conversation of constructional purposes. OathKeepers? I looked into them before the election, I suppose I could try again. If we remain un-unified, we are doomed.
A forum of opinions and the exchange thereof is a healthy thing. Perspectives vary and differ between individuals, often on similar topics. That doesn't mean differing opinions are the WRONG ones, in most cases.
I applaud your optimism. Nonetheless, it's most likely artillery.
FUCK. THIS. BULLSHIT.......
jesus christ......being "polite" is what got us into this bullshit in the first place, oh cant upset the communists, then theyll REALLY want to take our guns away....its time for us to all grow a pair of fucking balls......its about time we put our foot down and laid shit out....
they already want to take our guns.....literally nothing you can say or do will want them to take them less.........you are talking about people who want to kill you......and i dont mean that metaphorically......they literally want you dead for having the audacity to cherish freedom........if they could get away with rounding us all up and sending us to concentration camps, they would do that in a heart beat.
maybe if the jews had been "more polite" to hitler.....they wouldnt have been rounded up and exterminated.............yeah, i dont buy it either.
but maybe if the jew came out and said, "if we see you knocking at our door....were gonna blow your fucking head off".........and sure enough if every jew had blown the fucking head off every nazi that came to the door....the nazis might have reconsidered their whole "final solution" idea.
jesus christ......being "polite" is what got us into this bullshit in the first place, oh cant upset the communists, then theyll REALLY want to take our guns away....its time for us to all grow a pair of fucking balls......its about time we put our foot down and laid shit out....
they already want to take our guns.....literally nothing you can say or do will want them to take them less.........you are talking about people who want to kill you......and i dont mean that metaphorically......they literally want you dead for having the audacity to cherish freedom........if they could get away with rounding us all up and sending us to concentration camps, they would do that in a heart beat.
maybe if the jews had been "more polite" to hitler.....they wouldnt have been rounded up and exterminated.............yeah, i dont buy it either.
but maybe if the jew came out and said, "if we see you knocking at our door....were gonna blow your fucking head off".........and sure enough if every jew had blown the fucking head off every nazi that came to the door....the nazis might have reconsidered their whole "final solution" idea.
Your point is well taken, I apologize for my joke above. I think you are right to a great extent. I also think the others on this thread are right, but your point about keeping powder dry and not be the source of the "shot heard round the world" is a good one. Unfortunate we have all lived to witness the antics of the deep state. Actually, it's fortunate we can gather electronically on this forum and share ideas and opinions with free thinkers and non lemmings. Thanks for the dose of calmness.
Greg, I understand your intent.
I'll equate it to what's been going on in Europe.
People are arrested and detained for a social media post.
1000 girls/women were assaulted on NYE... crickets for the most part.
The important part to remember about this game is us/we being held to a reasonable
standard while they change the rules at will.
Us playing nice is part of the reason we are here.
"Here" is different depending on perspective.
R
I'll equate it to what's been going on in Europe.
People are arrested and detained for a social media post.
1000 girls/women were assaulted on NYE... crickets for the most part.
The important part to remember about this game is us/we being held to a reasonable
standard while they change the rules at will.
Us playing nice is part of the reason we are here.
"Here" is different depending on perspective.
R
At this point I’m afraid we can’t take the country back until we let them have it first. Unconventionally speaking of course.
There is a big difference between wanting something cataclysmic to happen and planning for should it happen.
I don't see anyone here advocating for an internal war. I see a lot of frustration with the current state of affairs. We are confronted with the "we need to be silent and patient" perspective on a daily basis. The take the high road option has really passed us by. We are not the catalysts for what may come. Let me remind everyone of the left and THEIR tactics
Why do we always have to take the high road and remain silent? Are we afraid? In our heart of hearts do we believe that this approach offers pragmatic and constructive solutions for us to remain relevant. I'm not even talking about parity. I am talking about relevant.
Personally, I am over it. I am not advocating for a civil war. I have kids and I don't wish it on them or anyone else's. I really don't care how anyone else chooses to lead their life or raise their children. I really just want to enjoy what I enjoy and to be left to live in peace.
However, none of this is possible because of the relentless nature of these people. We are not lighting the fuse. They are. If it comes down to protecting my rights and my kids rights, then game on.
It is our country as well and we have a right to live the way we want to without being ridiculed or bothered.
I don't see anyone here advocating for an internal war. I see a lot of frustration with the current state of affairs. We are confronted with the "we need to be silent and patient" perspective on a daily basis. The take the high road option has really passed us by. We are not the catalysts for what may come. Let me remind everyone of the left and THEIR tactics
- There are CEOs of large corporations advocating for the death of pro 2A advocates.
- There are nuts shooting at Republican politicians at baseball games
- Overt negation of our ability to discuss our hobby through censorship on social media.
- Relentless propaganda that paints responsible gun owners as zealots.
- Character assassination and a complete lack of respect for POTUS and attacks on his immediate family.
- Complete abandonment of traditional values and the painting of traditionalists as bigots, anti-gay, misogynists.
- The complete and utter emasculation of males which leads to many of the problems that we see today.
- Colleges where point of view is censored unless it is left leaning.
- Monuments of history being removed because they offend a small group of people.
Why do we always have to take the high road and remain silent? Are we afraid? In our heart of hearts do we believe that this approach offers pragmatic and constructive solutions for us to remain relevant. I'm not even talking about parity. I am talking about relevant.
Personally, I am over it. I am not advocating for a civil war. I have kids and I don't wish it on them or anyone else's. I really don't care how anyone else chooses to lead their life or raise their children. I really just want to enjoy what I enjoy and to be left to live in peace.
However, none of this is possible because of the relentless nature of these people. We are not lighting the fuse. They are. If it comes down to protecting my rights and my kids rights, then game on.
It is our country as well and we have a right to live the way we want to without being ridiculed or bothered.
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It's kind of early in the year for Greg to quit the Hide.
I am over being the nice guy getting my feet stomped on.
Have you walked through a mall/store or sidewalk and someone walking towards you makes eye contact. Then they expect you to do the polite thing and yield to them? Not any more. They can yield half way or get the shoulder without an excuse me.
We know what their end goal is. Why delay? Hopefully they will change their minds? Riiiight!!!!
I am over being the nice guy getting my feet stomped on.
Have you walked through a mall/store or sidewalk and someone walking towards you makes eye contact. Then they expect you to do the polite thing and yield to them? Not any more. They can yield half way or get the shoulder without an excuse me.
We know what their end goal is. Why delay? Hopefully they will change their minds? Riiiight!!!!
Greg,
I would think your intention is to have civil discourse, and part of the discourse is to discuss among the choir members how to sing the song in a way that it best communicates the message.
I don’t know how many at SH are fellow brothers in arms who’ve served. I took an oath. Support and defend the constitution against all enemies. I also am a sheepdog. I believe in defending those who are unable to do so as well as family. So when it comes to my tool box maintaining skills as a Rifle and pistol marksman, medical etc is an imperative. When it comes to defending freedom we need to learn from each other on how to communicate outside of forums like this.
I had an opportunity today to speak speak to an anti gun individual. We talked and discussed current weapons. He said no one should be able to own certain firearms like semi auto rifles. His premise was commercially available rifles could be easily converted into machine guns. We talked about how it’s accomplished. His perspective changed to the desire to go to a range and learn more.
Greg, don't be despondent, it serves no purpose you would actually promote. There is a way out of this that does not require force of arms but it will be difficult for many here to embrace. It is mundane. It is time consuming. It does not lead to instant gratification and involves being in consort with people and organizations that do not necessarily meet our focused standards. None the less, it is there.
I do not deign to speak for Greg here but only myself. Nonetheless, I think he would agree with some and possibly most of it. There is a reason for the saying the "the good die young". War is fought by the young. The reason is that they are governed by emotion rather than analytical thought and they often don't recognize their mortality. They are led by junior officers who only marginally exceed there abilility to think analytically. The junior officers are led by senior captains and majors and some LTCs. These are the level of leadership that somehow believes that with enough force their ends will be achieved. Unfortunately, they rarely have a plan beyond an immediate tactical victory. The ultimate victory is in the hands of the general officers and the politicians whose motivations are self centered and are more interested in immortalizing their place in history.
The older we get, the more we desire peace. Greg and I are of the same vintage and the same war. We tire of conflict and bodies strewn across our landscape. We tire of the generals and politicians who shed not one drop of blood but many of us have unwavering devotion to the COTUS and
the promise of America.
The unfortunate answer is that we must embrace the methods of our adversaries.
I do not deign to speak for Greg here but only myself. Nonetheless, I think he would agree with some and possibly most of it. There is a reason for the saying the "the good die young". War is fought by the young. The reason is that they are governed by emotion rather than analytical thought and they often don't recognize their mortality. They are led by junior officers who only marginally exceed there abilility to think analytically. The junior officers are led by senior captains and majors and some LTCs. These are the level of leadership that somehow believes that with enough force their ends will be achieved. Unfortunately, they rarely have a plan beyond an immediate tactical victory. The ultimate victory is in the hands of the general officers and the politicians whose motivations are self centered and are more interested in immortalizing their place in history.
The older we get, the more we desire peace. Greg and I are of the same vintage and the same war. We tire of conflict and bodies strewn across our landscape. We tire of the generals and politicians who shed not one drop of blood but many of us have unwavering devotion to the COTUS and
the promise of America.
The unfortunate answer is that we must embrace the methods of our adversaries.
Damn talking history repeating? Are you going to do another poll of membership to see wither you should stay or leave like you have in the past?
Like the song you either stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. Seems your afraid of the thought police, that in an of it's self says a lot about you. Being afraid of getting on a list, because of your beliefs/thoughts is true knee living. I'll die but once. I find it interesting that some think, time on this site equals ability, or courage. Many go thru life seeking stature via association, most of that kind are what some call libtards/SJW in drag. They stand tall when their lackeys fall into lock step, but either lock up or melt away when it's a one on one or even get shaky knees when it's less than 3 to 1.
We don't all get to have a our way when we start a thread for public discussion here.
It's kind of the point.
The founders weren't all choir either. They argued finer points of rights and the structure of the new government at length and with passion. Most here share one or two things in common. That's hardly enough common ground upon which to build a Utopia, or a cult.
It's kind of the point.
The founders weren't all choir either. They argued finer points of rights and the structure of the new government at length and with passion. Most here share one or two things in common. That's hardly enough common ground upon which to build a Utopia, or a cult.
Besides, it’s almost all dudes. If I was building a cult being a hot woman between the ages of 18-25 would be the first requirement. Otherwise, what’s the point? 
I agree with the premise that some rabid folks can make us look bad and these will be poster boys for the left. When I feel that way I express that opinion directly. But I will never ever oppose their right to say it. Free speech is healthy and sometimes a bit offensive. But the alternative (silence) is the most dangerous thing in the world.
Speech is non-lethal, Silence can be deadly.
Speech is non-lethal, Silence can be deadly.
Best be careful and do some inner reflection to make sure you are not being kowtowed unwittingly, a self imposed PC so to speak. The truth is the truth. I know the utility of Nuance but beware that the enemies of what we stand for use your sensitivity to nuance and how you look to "other" as well as language against you at every turn. They are liberal arts majors with no other value to this society than to manipulate language to further their goals of defeating you and extinguishing the light of freedom and individualism
I have signatures turned off to make my reading easier, but went and looked yours up. I think that it bears posting for those others that nmay do the same as I do.
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”
― C.S. Lewis
Had a rough evening and night, mainly a significant bout with dehydration. Couldn't walk far, then couldn't stand. Had to get some salt into me as well as water, probably some flavor of heat stroke involved, too. It was 80 in the home before we got that back under control. I have never been able to cope with heat since the heart attack back in 2004.
Look, I made my point ad nauseam. I don't need affirmation. I do what I believe needs doing and the consequences come, as they would have anyway. This topic is not about me, it's about SH, and how the way we discourse serves the issues at hand. I think we have a good opportunity to be a bigger part of the solution than of the problem, and it behooves us to do that.
I especially object to any tactic that pushes the children out into the limelight. Of all the things the 'others' do, I consider that the most despicable; a reminder of a past steeped in the school of Nazi and Marxist propaganda.
Of course the field isn't level, of course the other children won't play nice. So what? Does that justify emulating them? Not while other means remain. We are still winning. The 'others' are playing the game of desperation; the rules don't favor them, so they stoop to the despicable. Engaging their mentor's game book, they use the big lie, accusing us of the things they see most prevalent among themselves.
They think everyone is like them.
If that were so, we'd be doing just as they. We are not and we don't, and changing that around is a page right out of Pogo; "We have seen the enemy and they are us". It is not us.
It is not us.
I am reminded of the old truism, "The quickest way fix a leaking tire is to let it go flat. Then you're not going anywhere until it has to be fixed right.".
Greg
PS Air Quality Alert, and Air Conditioning Alert just declared for today. We Elder Farts are being sternly warned to stay inside with the A/C today. I'm taking this one seriously.
Look, I made my point ad nauseam. I don't need affirmation. I do what I believe needs doing and the consequences come, as they would have anyway. This topic is not about me, it's about SH, and how the way we discourse serves the issues at hand. I think we have a good opportunity to be a bigger part of the solution than of the problem, and it behooves us to do that.
I especially object to any tactic that pushes the children out into the limelight. Of all the things the 'others' do, I consider that the most despicable; a reminder of a past steeped in the school of Nazi and Marxist propaganda.
Of course the field isn't level, of course the other children won't play nice. So what? Does that justify emulating them? Not while other means remain. We are still winning. The 'others' are playing the game of desperation; the rules don't favor them, so they stoop to the despicable. Engaging their mentor's game book, they use the big lie, accusing us of the things they see most prevalent among themselves.
They think everyone is like them.
If that were so, we'd be doing just as they. We are not and we don't, and changing that around is a page right out of Pogo; "We have seen the enemy and they are us". It is not us.
It is not us.
I am reminded of the old truism, "The quickest way fix a leaking tire is to let it go flat. Then you're not going anywhere until it has to be fixed right.".
Greg
PS Air Quality Alert, and Air Conditioning Alert just declared for today. We Elder Farts are being sternly warned to stay inside with the A/C today. I'm taking this one seriously.
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In post #59 i went on how our children got to shoot at the local VFW and American Legion ranges and the Elks too.
Those ranges were set up, for the most part, by WW II vets that knew the value of Marksmanship and Gun Safety and wanted to pass that along to ALL of the kids in the area. It was always open to all kids unless they were too young to hold the rifles, then we sandbagged them and taught breathing and trigger control. No one was left out.
With the help of DCM, CMP Dept of the Army etc. help with rifles and ammo, they did that for many years and those programs produced many fine shooters over the years as well as teaching a lot of kids that guns are fun and not to fear them but to respect them.
There used to be many High Schools that had rifle teams with their own ranges to practice on. Bringing a rifle to school was no big thing other than the other kids wanted to shoot it and see how well it would do.
A lot [ or most] of those ranges have been shut down now by the Enviros and various SJWs and the kids of today don't have a chance at learning anything about shooting such as their parents did.
Other than 4H, I don't see a lot of opportunity for our kids to learn and I see it as a MAJOR failure as to teaching Kids the right way.
In short, we have to teach the youth about shooting and how much fun it is and this is not going on at a rapid pace.
My children are now in the late 30 to 40 range and they do their part for my Grandchildren as best they can but my Grandchildren don't get to go participate in weekly shoots such as their parents did, only once in a while do they get to go shoot.
We should go, all all costs, to educating our young children. Teach them the Love of the Rifle and how much fun it is.
They are the Voters of tomorrow. FM
Those ranges were set up, for the most part, by WW II vets that knew the value of Marksmanship and Gun Safety and wanted to pass that along to ALL of the kids in the area. It was always open to all kids unless they were too young to hold the rifles, then we sandbagged them and taught breathing and trigger control. No one was left out.
With the help of DCM, CMP Dept of the Army etc. help with rifles and ammo, they did that for many years and those programs produced many fine shooters over the years as well as teaching a lot of kids that guns are fun and not to fear them but to respect them.
There used to be many High Schools that had rifle teams with their own ranges to practice on. Bringing a rifle to school was no big thing other than the other kids wanted to shoot it and see how well it would do.
A lot [ or most] of those ranges have been shut down now by the Enviros and various SJWs and the kids of today don't have a chance at learning anything about shooting such as their parents did.
Other than 4H, I don't see a lot of opportunity for our kids to learn and I see it as a MAJOR failure as to teaching Kids the right way.
In short, we have to teach the youth about shooting and how much fun it is and this is not going on at a rapid pace.
My children are now in the late 30 to 40 range and they do their part for my Grandchildren as best they can but my Grandchildren don't get to go participate in weekly shoots such as their parents did, only once in a while do they get to go shoot.
We should go, all all costs, to educating our young children. Teach them the Love of the Rifle and how much fun it is.
They are the Voters of tomorrow. FM
OK, I learned my lesson. Try to influence the discourse for the good and find yourself the subject of personal vilification.
I should have known better, it's clearly not the first time such things have come down on my head.
GF14, and Veer, FUCK YOU!
Done with this shit.
Greg
I should have known better, it's clearly not the first time such things have come down on my head.
GF14, and Veer, FUCK YOU!
Done with this shit.
Greg
Good, go whine in another corner, an think about all your "look at me " bullshit over the years on this board
edit to add, who are your to think we need to cow-toe to you anyway, you flip flop on issues faster than a dying fish!
edit to add, who are your to think we need to cow-toe to you anyway, you flip flop on issues faster than a dying fish!
PS, you going to do another poll before you go like last time? If you are put me down as I can live w/o you here.
But seriously GF14, tell us how you really feel. Glad your festering resentment finally out there in the open for all to see.
Not going anywhere, so stow your wishful thinking.
GF14, like Veer, you're also ignored.
For the rest, I tried. I always knew that their would be disagreement; it is SH after all. I tried persuasion, and had some success.
I've been thinking about my values and The 'Hide's, and for the life of this site, they have been in line. There's some change, and I'm the one who's changing. I am so tired of the Macho posturing. It's been here all along, and in times like this it flares. I guess I just lost patience. After nearly two decades, that's a distinct possibility.
Hey, if some of you want to crap in your own nest, talk your trash; I believe we can see that's what's wanted here. Go on, drag The 'Hide down to another level if that's what you think this forum is for. I don't get to make that choice for anyone but myself.
If anything comes of it, my hands are clean.
Greg
Not going anywhere, so stow your wishful thinking.
GF14, like Veer, you're also ignored.
For the rest, I tried. I always knew that their would be disagreement; it is SH after all. I tried persuasion, and had some success.
I've been thinking about my values and The 'Hide's, and for the life of this site, they have been in line. There's some change, and I'm the one who's changing. I am so tired of the Macho posturing. It's been here all along, and in times like this it flares. I guess I just lost patience. After nearly two decades, that's a distinct possibility.
Hey, if some of you want to crap in your own nest, talk your trash; I believe we can see that's what's wanted here. Go on, drag The 'Hide down to another level if that's what you think this forum is for. I don't get to make that choice for anyone but myself.
If anything comes of it, my hands are clean.
Greg
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It's very difficult to not add a metric shit ton of "The Past" into this thread regarding our esteemed "Member" formally from NewYorkistan. But I'll do what I normally do and refrain from wasting my time on a fucking novel of a post. "But", I will say this. I lurked on here for several years in the long long long ago. I didn't sign up till I had a question I desperately wanted to ask in the Reloading Section regarding a Headspace Issue I just couldn't figure out. So I did. I eventually got the answer I required, but not before going through a ton of belligerent horseshit from a certain self righteous asshole who apparently thought the question wasn't worthy of "The Hide". I know for a fact this asshole is personally responsible for running more good people off the Hide than any other 6 assholes combined. I wish I still had the PM's to plop down here, but they're long long gone. Time in grade here means squat. All it means if you've been a signed up "Member" since the beginning and have been a good person or an "Asshole", then you've either been a good person for a long long time, or an "Asshole". Get it?
Now then. Shall we take a Poll?
I lurked on here for several years in the long long long ago. I didn't sign up till I had a question I desperately wanted to ask in the Reloading Section regarding a Headspace Issue I just couldn't figure out. So I did. I eventually got the answer I required, but not before going through a ton of belligerent horseshit from a certain self righteous asshole who apparently thought the question wasn't worthy of "The Hide". I know for a fact this asshole is personally responsible for running more good people off the Hide than any other 6 assholes combined. I wish I still had the PM's to plop down here, but they're long long gone. Time in grade here means squat. All it means if you've been a signed up "Member" since the beginning and have been a good person or an "Asshole", then you've either been a good person for a long long time, or an "Asshole". Get it? Now then. Shall we take a Poll?
