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While racism and descrimation do exist, I think these words are used too frequently and in some cases irresponsibly. The worst example I can recall was the rant where Bryant Gumble referred to David Stern as a 'Plantation Owner' and the NBA players as the boys on the plantation. I think Bryant Gumble and some NBA players could use some education on the lifestyle of those who really worked on a plantation. They weren't primadonas driving Bentleys.

The 2003 blackout? I sat in my front yard on a lawn chair and crushed beers.

Some interesting thoughts in this thread. It sort of reminds me the sentiment behind the 1950's bomb shelters. Of course the threat was different in those days, but the idea of preparing your family was similar. http://youtu.be/WD0vV9xrC14

That is a true statement for the most part. It's application, however, would be pretty limited. Like maybe WW2 Europe, where outside forces detroyed the infrastructure and consumed all the food, water, and fuel that was available. I have more guns than I will ever need, mainly because...well guns are cool There is a small chance that I will need 1 of them to defend my home someday. A slightly greater chance that I will need a weapon at a business I own in a questionalbe neighborhood. There have been a couple times I was happy to have a CCW on rides in deep/dark WV. Beyond that, I have trouble picturing a scenario where I would need more than a pistol and a mag or 2.

Honestly, that is probably the best reason I've heard for stockpiling ammo. I also enjoy shooting for the the stress relief. For other scenarios, it would seem that storing food and water would be far more useful.

Those are probably the most likely scenarios where you could need a firearm to defend yourself or your family. But that's a far cry from needing a cache of weapons a thousands of round of ammo.

9/11 is the biggest terrorist event I can recall. I don't recall any civilian ammo improving the situation. So are we talking about a terrorist event bigger than 9/11 with some sort of local impact to the food and/or water supply? Then there is the whole issue that terrorists typically don't provide a target to shoot. Pearl Harbor was based on a large force staging a sneak attack and that only could happen in those days because radar was a relatively new technology. It couldn't happen today. If survival hunting became necessary, any creature worth hunting would be extinct in less than a month. What is your doomsday scenario? I'd like to hear it.

What is all this doomsday ammo for? Zombies? Terrorists? Alien Invasion? Survival Hunting?

If you are really worried about SHTF stock up on food with a long shelf life, maybe some MREs, and LOTS of bottled water. Former USMC here...I have a REALLY hard time envisioning ANY scenario where a large cache of ammo will prove useful. If it makes you sleep better, then good for you. There are lots of Soldiers, Marines, and Police that have fired less than 100 bullets in anger over their entire career. And they deal with way more shit than you ever will.

Salt is great for my car wash

Ruger's quality and warranty are certainly better than Walther's. Especially recent Walthers.

No remorse here. Sold it to a long time riding buddy that wanted to get back on the road.

A pre-order list? That sounds like a good idea.

Sold

Douche move for sure. I personally wouldn't one of the first ones anyway. It may take a few runs to get the manfufacturing perfected.

I had a 'loaner' Fatboy for 10 days this summer. That was the least fun I have ever had on 2 wheels. That last HD I rode before that was a Sportster. The Sportster was by far the more rideable/capable of the two. on the OP, I know some Goldwing guys also use car tires for the extended mileage. There are even some benefits for acceleration and rear braking. However, cornering with a car tire seems downright dangerous, especially transitions from one turn to another like on a switchback.

Today I haven't eaten anything, because yesterday I ate about half a piece of what turned out to be moldy bread

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No one wants a massage from a dude

I have participated in the destruction of a Crave Case. In my defense, I was hammered drunk at the time. And yes, I regretted it the next day.

You destroyed a Crave Case?

I think for street it also depends on who you ride with and how willing you are to ask for advice. If you are are new rider, riding with your squid buddies who are also new riders you may never learn proper technique. More than a few, myself included, were lucky enough to ride with some seasoned vets that showed me the way to avoid climbing up the Squid Power Rankings.

EOD is hazardous duty (obviously). Technology has made it less hazardous. I think show is kinda interesting to watch even though it tends to be the same thing over and over. I wonder how many of those IEDs will go unnoticed for years until tripped by some local civilian