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TwiceHorn

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  1. I think the notion that the FBI is this amazing crime-fighting unit is way overblown at the best of times. They do have some amazing technologies and technicians that can help solve certain crimes (and created things like AFIS and its successor). And agents are a rung above most local cops. But that doesn't make them into superheros. One thing I think they are definitely better at is preparing a case for court/trial. Also: They are a national organization. Which means they get a lot of attention in things of an interstate nature that separate them from local cops. Take Luigi. He was arrested by Altoona cops because someone recognized him and dropped a dime. All that said, none of this political bullshit can be good for the FBI at any level. They're certainly not any better. I think they do see themselves as elite and generally above politics and I imagine morale is pretty low. I don't think the fact that Kash Patel is Director makes much of a shit, they come and go. But the Spanish Inquisition shit has got to be bad for them.
  2. So how are these brain geniuses supposed to know? I mean that's how they chose the fucking president.
  3. Let's do DIPLOMA FLOPOUT! Much better and more fun than paystubs or cell phones.
  4. Assuming it was actually a bolt action, there's very few "take down" variants that could be disassembled readily. That's some Jason Bourne shit. Not exactly non-existent, but rare and veeeeeery expensive.
  5. A bolt-action center-fire rifle is pretty inevitably going to have to be at least 30" long, more likely 34" or 36" or even longer. We all know most dudes that arent storks wear about 30-34" inseam. So the pants aren't going to be able to take that length, entirely. You'd probably have to stick it in your pants muzzle-down because there just isn't room for the stock in a pants leg, plus you'd probably want the stock around your waist to keep the whole thing from sliding out the bottom. Because the barrel and end of the forearm is relatively skinny, you could probably bend your knee a little bit, but that thing is going to be poking you in the guts pretty good and the more pronounced effect might be at the waist and in the thigh/hip. And yeah, it's going to "print" pretty well in the thigh and waist of the pants.
  6. That's another thing that defies credibility about that. If it's a public release, sure there's various reasons you wouldn't describe the markings. But it's not a public release, it's for LEO. So why would you resort to loaded language like "antifa" and "ideology"? Unless you were being a dipshit. Does law enforcement actually use the term "Antifa"? I would think not since it doesn't really describe anything. For LEO, you'd describe the markings as accurately as possible, e.g. "the cartridge casings were inscribed with the letters EABOD and a cartoonish animal, depicted below:
  7. Temporary and permanent paralysis, including of facial features is a common result of strokes. Often on one side of the body or the other, depending on which part of the brain was affected. Maybe even TIAs (mini strokes), not sure. There's been some reasoned speculation, but speculation nonetheless, that a) his leg swelling is related to thrombotic syndrome or blood clots, which might make some sense given its relatively recent and sudden appearance and b) he has had some TIAs transient ischemic attacks, or mini strokes that aren't usually debilitating, but could also relate to clotting disorders as well as cranial atherosclerosis and c) this led to his taking blood thinners which would be a very logical explanation for the hand bruises. TIAs will cause sometimes some temporary speech difficulties, balance problems, and various such things but don't know about the paralysis. They'd be a good explanation for some of his recent "behaviors" and his weekend "absence."
  8. Dems are just so anxious to take the high road in the face of this shit that they are debasing themselves, imo. So, the first one.
  9. Tabless meaning this: Bahaha, I was just reading his wiki bio and his CO in Iraq was none other than: Hooah? I do note that his Bronze Stars are NOT with V, so in the rear with the gear. He does have a CAB, apparently.
  10. Well, shit, I hadn't been keeping up when I said I though the SAIC in SLC was safe. Damn.
  11. Bullshit or not, it's highly reductionist. And the assertion that he thinks the current number of gunshot deaths and injuries is an acceptable cost for the benefit of an armed citizenry is 100% accurate. He never really identifies that benefit, though. And then he goes on to say that there will never be zero gunshot deaths. That's probably true, but no one was arguing for that. Classic reductionism.
  12. I love me some Constitution!
  13. Another perfect law from Leviticus: Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt,[c] cover the lower part of their face and cry out, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ 46 As long as they have the disease they remain unclean. They must live alone; they must live outside the camp.
  14. I know two doctors personally that were there. Fathers of friends. /csb
  15. Appreciate that from you and js1. I try not to be a dick on things that I care about and mental well-being is one of them. But my fingers get ahead of my brain sometimes. It is surly, after all.
  16. More like, nah, we're going to take it out of public display and put it in a museum along with statues of confederate generals and politicians, Joe McCarthy, Father Coughlin and other examples of the worst of American history. And leave it a little open whether Kirk was the worst or his murder was the worst.
  17. Do you think ol Chuck is being anything but reductionist in that video? Very few on the left expect zero gun deaths or even want to or believe that you can confiscate all guns and achieve that?
  18. And all of this assumes that it's because of his hateful rhetoric. There's a better than 50% chance it's because it wasn't hateful enough, or directed at the right people.
  19. Also, that "senior law enforcement official," he's on the list now, buddy.
  20. In a lot of ways, the FBI wasn't really "all that" to begin with. So, some pruning and redefining mission was not inappropriate. But, as with all things Trump, right question ("does the FBI kinda suck"?), wrong answer.
  21. For whatever reason, I enjoy Devin having success. I guess because she's put in the work without a lot of playing time or accolades.
  22. Yeah, let's get real, sports is a grind for everyone that plays them at the college level. It's a wonder more of them don't have mental health problems. I'd bet they do but guys are probably pressured to push through and be quien es mas macho. And, women don't really have some glorious and lucrative pro career to incentivize them, and are thus forced and also naturally inclined to stress about school in a way that most male athletes don't. I did use the term "burnout," with its negative connotations, but I think all athletes deserve some sympathy/empathy on that. So fuck me for that.
  23. Yeah, the fact that the "report" spoke in terms of "ideology" speaks to a biased reporter or made up bullshit inserted by someone.
  24. Well, as mentioned, some are hard core and just want legitimization. Others need a rationalization. Some are flat evil, some are not but their better angels are suppressed.
  25. And yeah gonna quote myself here. Even more benign conservatism needs some of this, some people to explain why we can't have all the nice things, why you can't vote for free ice cream at every lunch and three-hour recess.
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