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Putting the Chess Pieces in place for 2011
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UpTheIrons »
Fri May 28, 2010 3:36 pm
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We all know what happened in 2009 as the session came to a close:
Our bills were hung up in Calendars.
The Ds were pitching a fit over Voter ID....
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You're welcome.
I have to add, these debates are necessary; but please keep in mind that they are completely public. It doesn't take much of a...
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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:29 pm
Never give up your weapons!
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stevie_d_64 »
Mon May 31, 2010 3:45 pm
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Now, replace a few key words in this essay, and you'll soon discover how applicable this leson in...
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I'm going with DC delenda est. :lol:
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Last post by SwimFan85
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:46 pm
Heller - sore losers
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Rex B »
Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:46 pm
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The District of Columbia lost the Heller case. Loser pays the winner's legal fees.
DC doesn't want to pay, so it was referred to arbitration. Now...
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Maybe DC can settle by paying Hellers handgun registration fees. They are probably a similar dollar amount.
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Last post by Purplehood
Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:53 am
NRA Attendees Broke NC Concealed Carry Laws?
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ELB »
Wed May 26, 2010 8:14 pm
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Summary, as I understand it:
Simultaneously with the NRA Convention in Charlotte, the group Grass Roots North Carolina held a Gala for Guns event...
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I may have incorrectly jumped to the conclusion that since the article said they were made criminals that they had been.
I would hate to think that...
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Last post by C-dub
Mon May 31, 2010 8:33 pm
80-year old Chicago man kills armed home invader
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fickman »
Wed May 26, 2010 8:45 pm
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Interesting how circumstances can sway public opinion. . . even in Chicago. I'm curious to see what happens here. I bet if the DA is stupid enough to...
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Hey, Texas history has some episodes of ghost voters and missing ballot boxes. I'm sure it's all in the past.
Texas is also a record for a person...
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Last post by seamusTX
Sun May 30, 2010 5:50 pm
Obama to send 1,200 troops to US-Mexico border
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joe817 »
Tue May 25, 2010 5:54 pm
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I honestly don't know whether to say Thank God! .... It's about time! :mad5 ... Way to go! :clapping:...
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You could post a lot of signs saying it's a mine field, and then mark a path through it with white tape on either side and place another sign...
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun May 30, 2010 8:40 am
NRA Invades Charlotte, Crime Drops 45%
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ELB »
Sat May 22, 2010 7:48 pm
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Via via via
I read somewhere that some idiot newspaper editor in Charlotte wrote an editorial asking the NRA to not shoot us. I suggest he now...
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We will never change the minds of the Brady bunch or their ilk no matter what the facts show. :banghead: The gun grabbers do not have the ability to...
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Sat May 29, 2010 7:44 pm
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Last post by Quahog
Thu May 27, 2010 3:01 pm
Pistol Packing Politicians
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davidtx »
Thu May 20, 2010 7:54 pm
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When I was in San Antonio this afternoon, KENS was advertising a segment entitled Pistol Packing Politicians for the 10PM news. I'm back at home and...
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ACORN, SEIU, Workers Party, big sack of dung beetles...etc etc etc... ;-)
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Thu May 27, 2010 12:04 pm
FFL denied right to sell from home by HOA
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OldCannon »
Fri May 21, 2010 12:28 pm
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So was listening to news this morning(KLBJ on AM, in case anybody was interested :-) , seems there's an FFL who wanted to operate out of his home...
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One should ALWAYS be grateful for the neighbors they DON'T have! :smilelol5:
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Thu May 27, 2010 7:13 am
Justice Stevens Retiring
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Keith B »
Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:01 am
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I find that interesting and admit, I was not aware of this. I agree to the thinking on a certain level. I would tend to buy into the theory that once...
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Last post by 03Lightningrocks
Wed May 26, 2010 8:11 pm
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Last post by J.R.@A&M
Wed May 26, 2010 12:36 pm
Article on gun bans.
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VoiceofReason »
Tue May 25, 2010 9:10 pm
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good stuff as always from Mr. Lott
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Last post by A-R
Tue May 25, 2010 9:44 pm
Mexican President Felipe Calderon
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TxKimberMan »
Thu May 20, 2010 12:28 pm
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I read in the article linked below, that President Calderon would like the U.S. to reinstate it's assault weapons ban to prevent these weapons from...
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Only if concerned citizens donate it, and have it drop shipped to where they are.
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Last post by lrb111
Tue May 25, 2010 7:15 pm
Texas lawmakers 10 times more likely to conceal carry...
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stevie_d_64 »
Sun May 23, 2010 9:43 am
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Now, I heard on another forum that the state government has re-installed allthe metal detectors in...
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Nah, they'll think it's an office romance between employees ... if you hold hands n act mushy n stuff.
Just be sure when you are in the parking lot...
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Last post by RPB
Tue May 25, 2010 6:34 pm
OPEN LETTER
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RPB »
Mon May 24, 2010 10:58 am
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Barry Soetoro
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 395-2020
Dear Barry:
It is my understanding that you are...
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On the flip side ... Barry is sending up to 1,200 National Guard troops to the borders, dunno if they get ammo and equipment or not though or if they...
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Last post by RPB
Tue May 25, 2010 3:37 pm
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Last post by bdickens
Tue May 25, 2010 11:22 am
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Last post by d strokes
Thu May 27, 2010 2:33 am
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Last post by cougartex
Sun May 23, 2010 1:42 pm
Rat in the White House
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Tamie »
Fri May 21, 2010 5:43 pm
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ratObama.jpg
If you look closely, there's also a vole in the lower right.
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I think that was her point... With the whole vole in lower right comment. :tiphat:
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Last post by Fangs
Sun May 23, 2010 4:24 am
Yet another pro v. con thread on parking lot carry
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Tamie »
Fri May 21, 2010 5:56 pm
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My intent is not to hijack this thread, but to ask an honest question regarding this discussion of parking lot legislation.
I've pondered all that...
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Not so easy when your work place is posted. My employer's buildings and parking lots are all posted. There is no nearby parking lot off property...
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Last post by SQLGeek
Sat May 22, 2010 11:41 pm
Arizona to L.A. - Boycott us, we'll cut your power
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TxKimberMan »
Wed May 19, 2010 8:47 am
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I'm still laughing about this article. Well done to the genius in Arizona who came up with this idea...
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Maybe we need something like the Boston Tea Party, where Americans dress up like banditos and dump the LA-bound power and water in the desert....
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Last post by tacticool
Sat May 22, 2010 11:21 am
UNCLE TED ON ANDERSON COOPER 360
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aaangel »
Fri May 21, 2010 9:59 pm
that's it!!! uncle ted for governor in texas! did anybody else see and hear his contributions to the panel! admit it, CNN and Anderson you are all...
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Last post by aaangel
Fri May 21, 2010 9:59 pm
City officials prepare for ruling on gun ban
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joe817 »
Thu May 20, 2010 9:02 pm
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Chicago officials are already making plans about what to do when the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling on a challenge to the city's handgun ban....
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Very good read. Thanks for posting
:iagree: God Bless Texas :txflag:
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Last post by TxKimberMan
Fri May 21, 2010 9:00 am
Yet another pro v. con thread on open carry
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TxKimberMan »
Wed May 19, 2010 10:41 am
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My intent is not to hijack this thread, but to ask an honest question regarding this discussion of open carry legislation.
I've pondered all that...
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Kind of at the same point. I'm certainly not going to fight against it...but I'd be a lot happier about Campus Carry/Parking lot bills being passed....
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Last post by 74novaman
Thu May 20, 2010 10:57 pm
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Last post by sjfcontrol
Thu May 20, 2010 11:53 am
Frito-Lay urged to drop sponsorship of Az Sporting Events
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by
SC1903A3 »
Mon May 17, 2010 8:18 pm
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Read this article on the DMN online edition
It ticked me off to the point that I emailed Frito Lay
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:iagree: x2
I'm sorry I will be unable to attend the ROT Rally.
I, and many like me are boycotting Austin for boycotting Arizona.
Additionally, I...
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Last post by RPB
Thu May 20, 2010 11:30 am
Federal govt requires purchase of weapons by citizens - 1792
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Fri May 14, 2010 9:32 am
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There has been much discussion recently about the
constitutionality of the US government requiring the purchase
of health insurance by the...
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Hi Bvhawk, welcome to the forum! Glad to have you with us! :tiphat: :txflag:
Thanks for the interesting stats! For a town that requires its...
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Last post by joe817
Wed May 19, 2010 3:48 pm
Military to require registration of personal firearms?
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UpTheIrons »
Thu May 06, 2010 4:58 pm
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The search function didn't turn this up, and I'm a bit wary of passing on something that may be hoax-ish. I know many of these rules and regs have...
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In the Navy, we used to deep six things like this...
And if we really didn't like it, it would get a lead weight tied to it, and no log entry of a...
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Last post by stevie_d_64
Tue May 18, 2010 12:09 pm
Seriously - in Houston
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Teamless »
Fri May 07, 2010 10:28 am
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I used part of the same title as the previous American Flag post, as this is a similar story, - but in HOUSTON.
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No flag shall be flown higher than the flag of the United States.... period./ :patriot:
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Last post by TLE2
Mon May 17, 2010 8:19 pm
30.06 at Fitness Facility
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mrstone1969 »
Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:51 pm
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The Memorial Hermann Wellness Center located at 7731Southwest Freeway in front of Memorial Hermann hopital. It is a fitness center open to the...
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I am no longer an employee of the Wellness Center. Now that I'm not working there I can safely say that if you are looking for a facility to work out...
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Last post by mrstone1969
Mon May 17, 2010 7:46 pm
pathetic
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redman »
Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:05 pm
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NEW YORK (March 13) -- In coffee shops -- and at least one bar -- people fed up with the Tea Party movement gathered Saturday to discuss issues and...
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I hope I don't swing this off-track and off topic, but many (most?) will believe that one of the few duties our government has is to secure its...
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Last post by Liberty
Mon May 17, 2010 7:09 pm
Gun control treaty
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T.O.M. »
Wed May 12, 2010 10:53 am
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They are at the back door again onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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This article is from Wed Oct 14, 2009. Already threads running on it here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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Last post by Keith B
Wed May 12, 2010 11:08 am
Arizona vs. D.C.
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RPB »
Thu May 06, 2010 2:29 pm
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I haven't checked Snopes, but I heard that the immigration bill was passed to keep only one man out of their state and has nothing to do with...
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One less food item that causes bubble guts!
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Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME
Tue May 11, 2010 8:48 am
A Refreshing Article From The Washington Times
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joe817 »
Mon May 10, 2010 11:59 am
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It's an editorial that ran last Thursday: EDITORIAL: Guns needed to stop Chicago murders
I enjoyed reading it:
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The Washington Times is very pro-gun, and they accept (and pay for) op-ed submissions up to (I believe) 800 words. So, if you're ever looking to get...
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Last post by Douva
Mon May 10, 2010 1:51 pm
Need to read
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VoiceofReason »
Mon May 10, 2010 9:47 am
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They are still working at it. :mad5 :mad5
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Don’t get complacent. Stay alert.
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He became an Independent (on paper) to keep his Senate seat, after the state Democratic party set someone else up to replace him because of his Iraq...
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Mon May 10, 2010 12:54 pm
Seriously?
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Fangs »
Thu May 06, 2010 10:26 am
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Kids sent home from school for wearing American flag on clothes on Cinco de Mayo. :banghead:
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Section 3 states what is a flag.
The whole thing about DC is that you can face a penalty there. Yet it clearly states what a flag is.
Im not...
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Last post by DONT TREAD ON ME
Mon May 10, 2010 11:46 am
Martial law
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by
handog »
Wed May 05, 2010 11:01 am
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Let's face it, our financial system is imploding. I have a cache of pork n beans and bullets but what if things go south and the President declares...
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If you sell those 120 acres now for new home sites, maybe you could
buy much more food than you could grow, and not have to get your
hands dirty!!!...
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Sun May 09, 2010 9:30 pm
Crazed woman in CA stabs 5 in a Target store.
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OldCannon »
Mon May 03, 2010 6:48 pm
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So. Crazy lady stabs people in Target store. Panic ensues. Luckily, off-duty PO draws gun to stop the stabbing. Unluckily, the PO is in CA, so...
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This “older” man could’ve-would’ve taken care of business. If a couple raps up side the head with a metal cane didn’t solve the problem, Kimber...
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Sun May 09, 2010 10:27 am
JOHN ARCURI for Mayor of Hurst, TX
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Trainman »
Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:58 am
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Citizens of Hurst, TX please go to the polls on May 8th and help elect John Arcuri as Hurst Mayor.
Facebook page:
Let's help to oust Richard...
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Election day today. City of Hurst Residents: Vote for John Arcuri for Mayor
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Last post by Trainman
Sat May 08, 2010 7:25 am
Bloomberg at it again...
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couzin »
Wed May 05, 2010 12:34 pm
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Watched Mayor Bloomberg today on Fox giving a press briefing regarding the Times Square attempt. Railed against the terrorist loophole which doesn't...
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This Bloomberg?
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Last post by boomerang
Wed May 05, 2010 10:55 pm
Senate panel on Guns and Terrorists. May 5
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douglasmorris99 »
Sun May 02, 2010 7:47 am
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Hello folks, First post I think, been lurking off and on.
I found this and want fellow gun owners to know Bloomburg is getting to visit DC and decry...
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Washington Post article on the hearing:
To the Post's infrequent credit when the subject is gun control, they actually quoted an opposing...
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Last post by Skiprr
Wed May 05, 2010 2:55 pm
Firearm Safety Program in Virginia Elementary Schools
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TxD »
Tue May 04, 2010 8:18 am
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The legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of this move.
Pro: Safety is something he says he's already stressing with his stepchildren. He...
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:thumbs2: :thumbs2:
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Last post by cougartex
Wed May 05, 2010 10:13 am
Mayor Daley appeals to World Court.
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VoiceofReason »
Sun May 02, 2010 10:46 am
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“This week, Daley called for “redress against the gun industry” in the World Court, in The Hague,...
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Yes, 03Lightningrocks makes a very good point. Many people value the power structure because they derive benefit from it. For instance, there is...
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Last post by BobCat
Mon May 03, 2010 9:08 am
Uh oh - the UN takes step 1 in the US...
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AndyC »
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:56 pm
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No the EU is trying to keep Greece afloat, to do so is requiring something the EU never wanted to do, inject money directly into a member state, they...
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Last post by Pinkycatcher
Sun May 02, 2010 8:06 pm
Census Article
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sookandy »
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:06 pm
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Just read an article that said because of lackluster support Texas may loose out on congressional seats. Well I would have sent it back had I ever...
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Did you get two letters telling you they were coming? :lol:
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Last post by Fangs
Sat May 01, 2010 5:36 pm
51st State - hmmmm
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by
UncleBob »
Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:33 pm
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Did the democrats just make a play to get more power by adding a Latino only entity to our United States? Puerto Rico.
Make sure to read the whole...
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It is, but they call themselves politicians.
Because, like Chicago metro which includes areas out as far as Rockland, Aurora, and Joliet, they...
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Last post by jimlongley
Sat May 01, 2010 8:04 am
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Last post by cougartex
Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:49 pm
Why is OC not allowed in Texas?
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by cwohardy » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:21 pm
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I am new to Texas and am utterly flabbergasted by the inability of Texans to OC. My entire life, I was fed an image of Texas that was literally...
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Let's transpose the numbers: the U.S. Congress shall meet for two days every 120 years. :mrgreen:
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Last post by chabouk
Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:54 am
Art Acevedo Won't Be Dallas Police Chief
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mikeintexas »
Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:09 pm
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Just heard on CBS 11 in Dallas that Austin Police Chief, Art Acevedo, has withdrawn his name from the list of 6 candidates. He said he withdrew his...
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Now, if we can just get the Democrat Bloomberg Wanna Be thats running for governor to withdraw too... :banghead:
(sorry, that's not exactly on topic)
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Last post by TexasGal
Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:09 am
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