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I don't plan on moving closer to the beltway. Might pop in for some tourist stuff but that's about it.
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Update: Just heard from the Principal it will be 8th grade
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IMO some gun control is ok, in that I can’t really see why anyone should own a rapid-fire assault rifle. But in Britain where I live, things are way too far in the other direction. There is huge knife crime in London, to the extent that people are calling it the knife-crime capital of Europe, and people can’t defend themselves easily, especially when the police are inadequate as they too often are. Ultimately stopping people from owning handguns etc. doesn’t prevent the criminals from getting guns and other weapons, since they don’t do so through legal channels anyway - it just stops law abiding citizens from defending themselves. Plus target shooting is fun and I wish I didn’t have to be licensed to death to do it. My two cents anyway.
Indeed. RBG has been a disastrous judge, perpetually pushing far-left agendas. I never understood why Hollywood make so many films about her (RBG, On the Basis of Sex etc) when she wasn’t even the first female Supreme Court judge. But of course that was Sandra Day O’Connor, and she was a Reagan appointment, so she doesn’t fit the narrative of trailblazing left-liberal pioneers versus reactionary conservatives.
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***** State of The Region Address *****
August 11, 2019
Greetings Citizens of Texas!
It is our great pleasure to announce that the nomination process is over and so are the speeches for the 2019 Second Trimester Texas Elections. As always, this is going to be a little bit of a snoozer Election. While none of the Cabinet-level races are contested, every Cabinet race will be running against the ever-pesky No Confidence. No Confidence represents "None of the Above" lurking, lurking. They can be a fierce competitor. We wish them all luck, well, except for No Confidence.
The Texas Representative Council race is going to be pretty mild too. All 5 incumbents are back to run as well as the 4 Secretaries in case No Confidence gets them! That makes 9 running for the 5 positions open. However, if the Secretaries get a majority of votes and win their Cabinet position, they will get to choose which position they want. We have a race, sort of, peeps!
In Constitutional actions, we got nothing. That is ok. That simply means we have a stable, quality Constitution.
The following is the slate the new Texas Government. This next week will be a time for each Texan, as of July 28, 2019, to vote on the offsite forum. Voting is open to both those who are registered and those who are not, however, if you are not registered, you will have to post an "Add Reply" to the message to register your vote. There are instructions pinned to the top of the forum (Please read them before voting!). The Polls will close Sunday, August 18, 2019, at 11:59 am (High Noon Texas Time). Shortly after that, we will announce the winners of the 2019 Second Trimester Texas Elections!
We encourage Texans to participate in the voting process on the offsite forum:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/texas1/2019-2nd-trimester-elections-f275/
Or, it can be navigated to by starting at the NationStates Texas Forum->Texas Election Commission->Current Elections.
Congratulations to all the Candidates!
Governor (non-elected)
The Big Tex Happy Taco Stands of NewTexas
Lieutenant Governor
The Gigantic Frozen Igloo of Studly Penguins
Secretary of Defense
The Social Republic of Indian Empire
Secretary of State
The Spring Nation of Trecdom2
Secretary of WA Affairs
The Serene Compassionate Utopia of Safj
Texas Representative Council (5 to be elected)
Fort verden
The Galactic Empire of Gig em Aggies
The Oppressed Peoples of Issues Test Bed
Talitha macer
The Southeast Texan Republic of United States of Woodward
Constitutional Issues
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Long Live The Great Region of Texas!
Big Tex
Governor of Texas
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The most obvious error in your statement is that assault weapons in private hands are very rare here. To own one requires: A $200 tax stamp from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for each weapon; Some kind of blessing from the head of local law enforcement; and navigation of a complex maze of state and local laws to make sure your new toy is not in violation of some Snowflake's useless attempt to outlaw them. Then one must be vigilant to make sure those same set of lawgivers don't outlaw your gun sometime in the future.
Like most people watching the news, you assume the talking heads know what they are talking about. They do not. An assault weapon has a fire select switch that allows the shooter to choose between single shot and fully automatic fire. Fully automatic means the weapon will fire and continue to fire as long as the trigger is held or it runs dry, whichever comes first. The latest generation of real assault weapons may also have an option that fires in bursts of three which is three shots per trigger pull.
The term assault weapon as it is bandied about by the lying sacks of fertilizer in the media and within the gun control advocate groups is being applied to weapons based on their cosmetic appearances. We are talking AR-15's (which really have no place on a battlefield), the Russian and Chinese SKS rifles (kind of a cheap civilian version of an AK-47), and Heckler & Koch's MR556 and MR762 highly customizable series of rifles. These idiots are are afraid of things that have no actual bearing on the weapon's ability to fire or rate of fire. We are talking about barrel shrouds, pistol grips, folding stocks, etc. If it looks like it came out of a Rambo movie, these professional victims get their panties all up in a wad.
As to why someone would want those types of weapons, I can only speak for myself. I do not hunt, but enjoy shooting. In particular I enjoy combat shooting on "Hogan's Alley" style ranges with both handguns and shotguns. I used to enjoy long range shooting out to a thousand yards, but I am too old, too shaky, and don't see as well as I once did. So I hang out on the 300 yard range with those weapons now.
However, none of these reasons are why the Second Amendment exists. Not to bring up a sore spot with our friends across the pond, but the founding fathers of this nation saw what happens when government disarms the population. As such they ensured the federal, state and local governments within the United States would never have a legal basis to disarm the population as a whole. This was done so the individual citizen would have the means to defend their home, their community, and their nation from all threats, including a domestic government that gets too far out of line.
It also bears pointing out those muzzle loading flintlocks and blunderbusses of the time were their "assault weapons." The founding fathers meant exactly what they wrote.
In my case, where I live the average emergency response time for the sheriff runs around 20-25 minutes. Should I be in a bad situation requiring armed backup, that situation is going to be over in 90 seconds. Should the fates ever frown on me enough to drop me into a mess like that, I would prefer to do my explaining to the police verbally rather than through the findings of the medical examiner. It is with that thought in mind that I choose to be armed to the teeth with the most efficient killing machines I can legally own.
Government control needs to be exercised on the mentally ill, the criminals, and anyone else expressing a desire to hurt others, not law abiding gun owners.
Exactly!
What an unimaginable pain in the tail. Sorry you have to go through that.
As a veteran of many a trip to DC, I have one serious piece of advice: Don't drive there. Unless you have a monthly parking gig somewhere, there is literally no place to park. None. Monday through Friday, weekends, it doesn't matter, the place is jammed during the daylight hours. And you will spend hours sitting in stopped traffic. Find the nearest Metro station with a parking lot and go into the city from there.
The Metro is your friend. Get to know it and it will treat you well.
You are going to love the Smithsonian Museums. The air and space museum is amazing. Many people don't know there is a second Air and Space museum in Chantilly, VA next to Dulles Airport. That one is actually attached to the runway system at Dulles and is stocked with an enormous number of aircraft that were actually flown there. It is larger than the Mall facility. Last I heard they were expanding it and I think they got one of the space shuttles.
As cool as all that is, do yourself a favor and allow a full day (or more) to wonder the Smithsonian American history museum. You may find that you cannot get enough of that. Everytime I go there, I want to see more of it. I've made TV in that building.
The best part is the Smithsonian museums are all free.
While not free, I like the Newseum and the International Spy Museum. It is my understanding the Newseum my be closing soon, possibly to relocate. Kind of sad that, some pictures I took in the wake of Sept. 11th and Oklahoma City Bombing are hanging in there. (My one claim to fame!)
Enjoy!
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Hi everyone!
Congratulations on your new job! This is a wonderful opportunity for you. I’m not going to wish you good luck in your new job because I know that hardworking people like you always have luck by their side. So I'm sending you a ton of best wishes and wishing you good health, happiness and a wonderful career ahead. :)
Leia
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When I was in MD with Uncle Sam a few years ago I took the Metro into D.C. on one of my days off. Hit the major monuments and the Air & Space Museum. Had to see the Enterprise. It does look like the Newseum is closing at the end of the year. Johns Hopkins bought the building.
NewTexas, Issues Test Bed, and The ales
Interesting explanation. I honestly did not know that, and as you say it is easy to assume that news sources are being more honest (or else, less dishonest) than they actually are. I imagine there is also a significant possibility of mission-creep involved in any attempt to regulate guns, that laws originally meant to prohibit certain weapons can rapidly lead to a slippery-slope towards wider prohibition.
I quite agree. There must be restraints on the power of the government to secure the safety of the people; it’s what the United States Constitution (to my mind one of the fines documents ever produced) is designed to ensure. I wish we had a Second Amendment in Britain, and, for that matter, a First Amendment. Perpetually policing one’s speech to conform to secular social mores is not just tiresome, it’s stifling of freedom, innovation and creativity.
NewTexas, Issues Test Bed, Fort verden, and The ales
Well if the democrats had there way we would be more like a Sadiq Kahn run London
Issues Test Bed, Britain france and ireland, and The ales
Indeed. I am not a massive fan of President Trump, and would have preferred Marco Rubio or a more orthodox conservative as President, but I sincerely hope the President wins re-election next year. If America wants to know what its future would look like under the current Democratic Party, it needs only to look at Europe. I hope it chooses a different path.
Well if you follow the news the DNC priority is in the past and not the present they keep advertising trump for free he really doesn't have to spend anything and with them still talking about impeachment and infringing the 2nd Amendment there shooting themselves in the foot and will lose again next year
NewTexas, Issues Test Bed, Fort verden, and The ales
Want to hear something odd Verner, not only have we never seen any of the five Robin Williams movies above, we quite possibly have never seen any Robin Williams movie. For some reason, we watched Mork weekly. Maybe that is it, we fried on Mork. Just never got him or his humor. Just like that other comedian that was from that same generation that died tragically. He was a dweeb - did lots on SNL, played a foreign guy, played like he was a wrestler and actually got hurt when he started messing with real wrestlers. Can't even remember his name now and am too lazy to google it.
From your mouth to [insert deity of choice here]'s ears.
You said it. While Trump was not my first choice in the primaries, he was the only viable option in the general election. I have to say, I've been pleasantly surprised by his work. He is doing (or trying to do) all the things he said he was going to do. His ability to makes heads spin with a single tweet has given me untold chuckles since before he took office.
Exactly. Our own politicians will tell you they intend to chip away at guns one law at a time. That is why I actively fight any new laws restricting guns, ammunition, sales or transfer, etc. When given an inch, invariably the our local, state and federal governments will try to take the next mile.
Has anyone aside from myself noticed that every time Princess Running Mouth opens her mouth something stupid comes out?
The fatherless children. :(
I wonder how they plan to get the satellite truck out of the basement.
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Has anyone aside from myself noticed that certain players frequently make their point by belittling the other side? It's getting to the point that I'm seriously considering abandoning this region for one where all players can express their opinions without their opponents resorting to this sort of insulting behavior.
- It IS possible to be conservative without being insulting to liberals ... despite what Hannity, Rush, and Shapiro would have you think.
- It IS possible to be a centrist, listening to all sides and seeking a compromise solution that pleases no one entirely but satisfies most.
- It IS possible to be a liberal or progressive and not be a traitor to this nation. It's even possible for conservatives to support liberal ideas. Richard Nixon created the EPA, OSHA, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. More Republicans than Democrats in Congress supported the Civil Rights Acts. This blind hatred of all things liberal is new, and disturbing.
As for the support for killing any and all gun control legislation ... I realize guns are a Texas thing, but I question the values (and the sanity) of anyone who values visiting the firing range over the lives of children. I don't care if "our own politicians will tell you they intend to chip away at guns one law at a time." They've not managed to do it in the past, and with attitudes like yours, I don't expect them to have much success in the future. When something isn't working (and gun ownership in the USA clearly isn't), it's time to look into fixing the problem. Blanket and un-nuanced pro-gun attitudes are hurting this nation.
I'm pretty much disgusted with about half of this region's RMB lately. I'd don't hold much hope of changing anyone's mind here, but if it doesn't change, I'm not hanging around to be your friendly neighborhood mod anymore.
Did you know?
On this very day, 2,605 years ago, the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians. And, in an extreme bit of coincidence and misfortune, exactly 2,089 years ago today, on an August 14th, Rome destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem! What are the odds that temple would be destroyed twice, on August 14th 516 years apart? Wow. Solemn Tish'a B'Av (תשעה באב) to our Jewish Texans. And please correct us if we got that wrong. We got that from a co-worker, but had to research it a bit. Seems like his Temple may be celebrating it a little off date (August 10-11). Guess when you are dealing with dates that far back, it is hard to get it exactly right. But, the story goes it was the same day for the only two times it was fully-destroyed.
Just a little thing we learned about today.
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I did not know those events occurred around the same time. I've studied both a little bit but not the specific dates.
Looked at apartments today, put in an application for one I liked. Hopefully, I'll be moved in by the end of next week.
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You kind of better be! Drive over there, get you a cheap motel, and spend a day or two checking it out. Find out what the "bad side" of town is and don't even look there, regardless of price. It is not always the "South Side". For example, when we moved to NewAustin, we did not know it was the East Side. In NewSanAntonio, it was the South Side. Same for NewMemphis. As a teenager, went to Voodoo Village on the South Side of NewMemphis on a lark, yes, it was just as scary as it sounded and never went there again! Would have gotten a whuppin' if we hadn't been too big for such. MaTex was not amused.
And Trec, if you are not seeing anything good, call, or drop in an apartment finder. They usually don't charge a fee, they get their money elsewhere. And they do know where to move and where not to.
Issues Test Bed, Edge calibur, Fort verden, Quetzalleia, and 3 othersUnited vinceland, Nix pardusia, and The ales
I skipped over several apartments that looked to be in sketchy areas. The one I chose is in a nice area. Instead of one large building they're smaller single story units in groups of four.
Less neighbors to worry about and right next to a shopping center. No more than 20 minutes to work.
Don't be shy. You can name names. You will not hurt my feelings in the least.
Sen. Warren doesn't need my help to be insulted. The woman is a walking insult. Chief among her grievous transgressions, the Senator is an insult to every American Indian. Her fraudulent actions, impersonating a minority to gain extra advantages in the course of her schooling and her career was so bad, the tribe she claimed to be a member of asked her to stop making the claim. She is also an insult to anyone with even a passing knowledge of economics and what makes the US Economy run. In fact, when it comes to taxes and spending, she is an insult to anyone that can do math.
As for the Second Amendment, I made my point. All said and done it is not about popping off rounds at the range. As much fun as that is, bottom line: It is all about self defense.
Disarming me because people I do not know, have never met and have zero control over did something really bad makes almost as much sense as banning all smartphones because many people will not leave them alone while they are driving.
The only thing a gun confiscation will do is leave the bad guys in possession of their guns and a stunning number of soft targets for them to pick off at their leisure.
One last thing to consider. If the left is successful in revoking the Second Amendment, or even abridging it significantly, what part of the Bill of Rights is next? The Fourth and Fifth Amendments are really a pain in the tail for law enforcement. Over the years many on the left made attempts to limit the First Amendment through Hush Rush bills, attempts to expand the equal time laws on talk radio broadcasters, and even limit what a preacher may say to their flock, especially during election season.
While you are considering all this, never forget the political pendulum is always swinging. When these rights are abridged, even by the people you like, eventually that power will be in the other court.
One last thing, while it is possible to be a liberal or progressive and not be a traitor to the nation, this is going to be an extremely difficult goal to meet. The general premise of this nation is liberty. That means freedom. Freedom to succeed or fail. Freedom to do what one wishes within the law. Freedom to be left alone to live one's life as one sees fit.
Most importantly, this nation was founded on certain freedoms from government intrusions in your life. The Bill of Rights, which contains the Second Amendment, is a list of things that government cannot do to you. With some few exceptions, the government cannot stop you from speaking in public, cannot create a state religion, cannot search your home without a warrant, cannot force you to testify against yourself, cannot take your property without just compensation, and cannot stop you from keeping and bearing arms.
The left is all about control. They want to control what you can eat, how big your soft drink is, what kind of straw you can have, even the freedom to drive a car where you want and when you want.
The left in this nation hassle and harrass politicians and their staff as they eat dinner. They riot in the streets because their candidate lost an election. In fact, they are so upset over the last election they want to do away with the Electoral College. The Democrats are still trying to undo the last election through all kinds of wild tales. The left brought obviously false charges against Judge Kavanaugh just to try to push the confirmation process beyond the 2018 election cycle. Democrats are still trying to undo the sanctity of income tax returns because they think there might be something juicy in President Trump's returns.
They utterly destroy people supporting their political opponents on social media. They harass them at their jobs or businesses they own just for contributing money to the wrong candidate or cause. They act as vigilante mobs, taking "justice" into their own hands vandalizing web sites, trashing out ratings and lying on social media about any business owner that objects to attending a gay wedding or violating any other politically protected cause. They force ridiculous attempts at thought control and New Speak standards right out of Orwell's 1984 on college students. They attack people for wearing MAGA hats and vandalize cars with conservative bumper stickers. Opponents of Proposition 8 in California took to harassing children on the way to school if their parents supported the amendment.
So tell me again how these fun loving people are not a threat to the freedoms of this nation. I'm so not getting it.
The statements in this post are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Texas, its management, or staff.
In non-political news, I tried the Reeses donuts yesterday. The PB one was better in my opinion as it was filled with Peanut Butter. The Chocolate one was filled with Chocolate. I was expecting a Chocolate donut with PB filling.
Also: New poll is up.
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