Posts from SXViper in thread „Politics“

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I have a question that has nothing to do with politics but was wondering if perhaps some American on the board might know the answer to. (I just don't wanna initiate another thread).

Has anybody else noticed that when renewing magazine subscriptions, so many of them are renewed in either Colorado, Florida or Iowa. Why is that?

For instance, I have a subscription to the magazine "Texas Highways", which is published by the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin. But when it comes time to renew the subscription, my renewal notice is always sent from Boulder, CO and that's where I send my renewal fee. The same with "Consumer Reports"; I don't think the magazine is based in Colorado but again, the renewal paperwork and fee is sent to Boulder.

I also have a subscription to "Shotgun News", the gun magazine (or newspaper), which I think is based in Nebraska. But at renewal time, the transaction is from someplace in Florida.

Weird......

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It has to do with who is the publishing company for the magazine. If the publisher is located in Colorado, Nebraska, Florida or where ever, that is where you send the subscription fees too. Very few magazines can afford to publish a magazine for themselves so they have a company do it for them.

Sometimes, I think we should start that in the states as well. They cannot seem to get there countries in order so they come to ours and then spout off about not getting a fair shake. Then all of a sudden we are having problems that we never could have imagined. I am all for people coming to place to better themselves. But for god sakes, live by the rules, speak the language that most of the people speak. And if you don't like it, get the hell out!!!

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I know the folks in Minnesota are considerably more liberal than those of us in the southern tier of states but I sure hope they're not that liberal.

Unfortunately you are correct. This state is notoriuosly screwed up on the liberal bias. Although our governor is a republican.

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Whatcha think, Todd? Does this jerk stand a chance? The very thought of him as a senator turns my stomach.

You are correct. He is a Puke, with a capitol "P". That guy couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag much less have any rational ideas or thoughts that might help the state of Minnesota or the US. He has bought into his own BS after just spewing hate towards the conservatives for the past 10-20 years and thinks he knows what all the answers are. Don't wory, there is atleast 1 person from Minnesota who will not even consider voting for that blow hard.

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Surprisingly enough, Rob, there have been hardly any instances of a carrying citizen shooting someone without a valid reason. In almost every case, it's been well-justified self-defense.

As far as I know, most states who allow citizens to carry firearms require that they attend a firearms safety course and be issued a license. And I imagine at least some of them also require a psychological background check to ensure a mentally unbalanced person is not issued a license.

It outraged me when that British farmer was sent to prison for shooting (with a shotgun) the people who broke into his home. Whatever happened to the notion that a man's home is his "castle" (and thus he's justified in defending it)?

That went out the door when the liberals deemed your income is there income and they are allowing you to take home some money, even though they never worked for it.

Ringo, I have saw most of his books at the Barnes and Nobles store up here in Minnesota. Might be because he is from here, but I think I even saw them at numerous bookstores around the Altanta, GA area. So I thik it should be easy to get ahold of them.

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Recommended reading for those of you who loathe politicians and/or obtrusive government as much as I do: books by an author named Vince Flynn. I loooooove his writing because I truly believe he and I feel exactly the same way about the two institutions mentioned above. I know that in each book of his that I've read, he's givin' 'em hell.

Stumpy, Guess where Vince is from. I know, I know. Its that same Minnesota connection.

You are correct though, excellent writer and he writes very good books. I have heard him many times on a radio show I listen to on my way home from work(30 min drive). He sounds like a decent guy.

Between Pelosi and Hillary and you guys talking about there "hotness". I think I am going to puke!!!

If I did have to vote for a "hot" lady in politics I would say check out our state rep from Minnesota. I am not being partial cause she is from Minnesota, I am just saying if I had to vote for the "hotness" factor, this is who I would vote for.

http://www.michelebachmann.com/

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Yes I think she is hot too.:teeth_smile:

Am I in trouble now Stumpy?

Wow, I cannot wait to see what ole Stump has to say on this one!!

Well, I am not a total isolationist. But I will say like Stumpy, we like to stick our nose into alot of things that we don't belong in or need to be part of. Problem is, the world cries for help and the good ole US of A comes a running and cleans up or helps out, but before you know it, we are then plastered for helping. If that's the case then that's where I say to heck with the world and become "isolationist" in my views.

We are not going to solve the problems in this world amongst ourselves. With that said I am going to bow out of this conversation.

Well without sounding to mean, we should just pull out of every country, stop giving our money to everyone, take care of our own, lock down our borders, drill in Alaska till we find a alternative fuel, and let the rest of the world rot if we are such a bad infulence. And if that doesn't work then just start bombing, everything!!!!

*That was all said tongue in cheek and was not meant to make the people in the countries that hold the same ideals as the US upset or angry*

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Read the book, Mike....it may change your mind. Steyn says the birthrate for practically all Europeans is far below replacement level, whereas Muslims are multiplying like rabbits. In the end, numbers win.

Yeah but Stumpy, if they cannot stop killing each other it doesn't really matter how many keep "showing up". I understand I am just a midwestern "kid" who knows nothing of world affairs and religion. But in my mind, the Muslim's, especially the radicals who kill in the name of allah or whoever, are the most lost and misinformed people on this planet. I think we should be more scared if they start getting along and making treaties with each other.

Wedgie's can be given, received or just plain happen by themselves, and as far as my description goes, its always a pair of underwear or other piece of clothing. Basically it is when your butt crack looks like it is eating your underwear.

Bob, "Aye"

As you can tell you are not alone. What makes it worse for me is not her looks, that's just on the outside. Its that everytime I see her I have no sense of leadership or that she has a clue what is going on. If this is the best the Democrats have, we should be good to go in 08 and beyond!!!