Aerik

If Burgling, Take Shoes?

Just a little point-- mental sanity certainly doesn't remove their right to self-defense or self-preservation, but I think we could make an argument that giving firearms to seriously-stark-staring-pure-bugfuck-paranoid-crazies only increases the danger to them and anyone within range. That, to me, is a case in which there is certainly a need for some kind of government interference. And probably the same for convicted violent criminals, too. Self preservation, sure; a rifle, maybe not. But those are about the only restrictions on ownership of most small arms I could really support.

Okay, I googled it and got nothin. What's lbts mean? I apparently fail the interwebz. LBTSLauderdale-by-the-Sea (Florida )LBTSLand-Based Test Site LBTSLiberty Baptist Theological Seminary LBTSLower Bound on Time Stamp LBTSLarge Blast Thermal Simulator LBTSLondon Boroughs Transport Scheme (UK) LBTSLongitudinal Balance Test Set LBTSLong Baseline Tracking System Or IBTSIrish Blood Transfusion Service IBTSInternational Baptist Theological Seminary (Czech Republic) IBTSInstitute for Building Technology and Safety IBTSIntegrated Bilge Water Treatment System IBTSIndividual Battle Task Standards (Canada) IBTSInternational Bottom Trawl Survey of the North Sea IBTSInspection Budget Tracking System (Fourth Edit: How 'bout 'In before the spam'?) Urban dictionary said it's either that or the Itty Bitty Titty Society, which is way less catchy than the committee, as far as I'm concerned.

Googled-- here ya go: http://www.yelp.com/biz/axis-nightclub-columbus

Oh no you di'n't!!!

It's technically been sold twice since this thread started (although once was a trade). It's possible that Raincheck may be interested in selling it. I dunno, ask him.

+1. Sounds fucking nice.

Actually, this is one of the few politically-related threads I've seen where damned near the entire spectrum was represented and it basically stayed good-natured. Quick, somebody troll it!

He's not on both sides, he's just switching sides so fast you can't tell the difference. Consistency is just a sign of a lack of progress.

+2. Holy shit I think I agree with a conservative! I also agree that there are times when the constitution must grow in order to continue serving the people; indeed, this is why the amendment process exists. I also tend to believe that such changes should always be moving in the direction of less restriction for the people, not more. Or maybe more specifically, defining freedoms that may not have been thought of previously but which are endangered either by government or some other powerful interest (meaning anything against which a normal citizen can't fight alone-- large companies, religious groups, the music industry in general, herds of mutated zombie cattle, etc). It's precisely why I oppose constitutional amendments (at the federal or state level) 'banning' anything, from gay marriage to fuzzy hats with green bills. Well, almost anything. They should definitely ban fuzzy hats with orange bills. Those are just downright creepy.

This is precisely why I intend to keep my CDL current even after I graduate with my biomed degree. Passing a DOT physical is not hard, so it's a fallback to at least pay the bills if other work is scarce.

You might also consider AAA-- I know at least one tow truck driver has left to go to another job recently, it's possible they need people. It's another "not great, but can earn some money" kind of thing. I don't think they require tow truck experience, either. The main shop is kind of south end, so not far if you're in Canal.

Yes, unfortunately we're currently in a 'buyer's market' as far as labor is concerned. Labor supply is up, demand is down, so employers get to set the terms.

I've heard that Safelite might be hiring call center people (basically processing customer claims, I think). Not a great job, but it might be at least something. Pays like $12 to start, if I remember right. I can get more info if you're interested.

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I dunno. Texas threatens to do that all the time. Actually, one could make an argument for letting Cali divide up into two or three states-- hang out in SoCal for a while, then go up north. The general culture and mindset differs widely between the two.

Because we can all agree that chicken is awesome, so we had to find something to fight about.

Nah. Jrmiii is apparently just nicer than I am. Some days I just don't have the patience to do anything other than laugh at you. You seem to regard homosexuality as a choice. Science has yet to conclusively prove a specific genetic or hormonal cause of sexual orientation, but the studies are tending to show things in that direction. Time will tell, but anyone who knows gay people will likely already know the answer-- they chose to be gay about as much as we chose to be straight. Remember that kid in grade school who was jumping rope while every other boy was playing football? Everyone I've known who turned out to be gay was pretty obviously 'different' at a very early age. Anyway, the question's still scientifically up-in-the-air enough that I won't argue it with you. I agree that government should stay away from the religious aspects of marriage. There is, however, a benefit to having some legal framework within which to simplify the combining of households and property and the distribution of same in the event of death or divorce. Stable, long-term relationships also promote social stability and a more solid foundation for the raising of children. I just see no reason why that framework shouldn't be made available for any consenting adults-- whether or not they're packing the same crotch tackle really makes no difference to me. It has no impact on my life or my marriage. An added benefit is that gay folks only have (or adopt) kids when they want them and are prepared for it-- we straight folks are the ones who mass-produce by accident, whether we can afford it or not. And what you refer to as 'protected' status is generally an attempt to address a pattern of discrimination which already exists. From the EEOC's website: "The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information." Now, you know perfectly well that people have practiced hiring discrimination for all of these reasons at one point or another in our history. The country as a whole stands to benefit from stopping such practices, because basically everyone fits some category that might be discriminated against. If you haven't been, then just consider yourself fortunate that you were born a member of a group which is more socially accepted right now. Similarly, hate crimes laws are an attempt (admittedly imperfect) to address a set of crimes which are considered especially repugnant, divisive, and harmful to society. Racially- or religiously- motivated hate crimes are a no-brainer. Gays are included because they too have been historically targeted for violence simply for being 'different'. I can certainly see a need to look at or revise how those laws are applied, but the idea behind them is not a bad one: Violent bigotry is not good for the country, period. Regarding your point about gay groups and the gay olympics-- so what? People are inherently tribal. We tend to want to be around people with whom we have things in common, particularly when there is some form of shared adversity. It's the same reason old vets hang out at the VFW, or immigrant groups tend to move to the same neighborhoods. So gay people like to spend time with other gay people? Why is that a problem? They go to their own bars because they know they're not going to get beat up for trying to flirt with somebody. How does that hurt you? Do I get mad if you hang out with your friends and don't invite me? Of course not, we have nothing in common. If gay insularity bothers you, perhaps you should work to help bring them into the mainstream. If they were treated like everyone else, the need for what you perceive as special privileges would be obviated. If they could get married like the rest of us, Google would have no reason for its pay practices. I guess I just don't see how any of this materially harms you. Not everything is zero-sum. Hell, despite all the other things I could disagree with Barry Goldwater about, he understood: “The rights that we have under the Constitution covers anything we want to do, as long as its not harmful. I can't see any way in the world that being a gay can cause damage to somebody else,” Although my reading suggests he may have come to his views on the matter after he had a gay grandson.

Everywhere except school (or on the way to or from).

I agree. The simple (and in my view unfortunate) fact is that people around here just aren't accustomed to seeing anyone other than LEOs walking around carrying openly. All it's going to do is cause you problems you don't need. Also, 1000rrrider's right-- you give up a tactical advantage by being visibly armed. Someone who intends violence will likely target you first, possibly before you even know something's happening, depriving you of your opportunity to surprise him. It's far better to be thought harmless; you have better odds of getting a chance to act. Overall, I would just stick to the concealed carry and call it a day.

Plan for today: Go out in the garage and kick over Hob13's Triumph frame. Get in my F-150 and go find a Harley to fix by the roadside. Eat a giant burger. (And maybe some apple pie). Fuck yes. Happy Independence Day, all! America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality. ~Adlai Stevenson ( I don't particularly care one way or the other about Adlai Stevenson; I just like this quote)

Generally, I'm pretty sure we liberals argue for civil rights for everyone. We do run the ACLU, don't we? Shit, if I have to start oppressing biker gangs to keep my liberal credentials, I'm gonna need more guns.

Yep, the big scary gays are coming to take away your rights, invalidate your marriage, and have a sporting event that you can't join. They're also going to color-coordinate your clothes. You have every right to feel terrified.