The Dean Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Reminds me of one of my favorite M*A*S*H scenes: Henry Blake: [on the phone with General Clayton, while reading from a book that's upside down] While I've got you on the pipe, the suggestion's been made that we could use an oh-four W. W. nug. Yeah, that's right, sir. A nug so that we can, uh, uh - what's a nug sir? Well, a nug is, [Frank turns the book over] Henry Blake: uh, a gun, sir. A 40 M. M. gun. Trapper: Henry, you gotta be kidding! Henry Blake and Trapper. That's good Mash.
DC Tom Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Henry Blake and Trapper. That's good Mash. Wouldn't "gun" upside-down be more like "unb"?
The Dean Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 You use so many commas. Yes, I do. I tend to talk, and write, parenthetically, far too much. So, you will often see an plethora of parentheses, and commas, in my posts. I try to put them in the right places, though, and actually eliminate some in places where they aren't vital.
Magox Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 "Personally, I think people who have guns, would be more inclined to use it as opposed to non gun owners."I think that is a given. Hard to use something you don't have. I don't carry in public but at home? My first response will not b to call 911,I assure you. Ding ding ding ding ding We've got a winner!
thebug Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I have thought about getting a gun 4 times in my life. Jan 27, 1991 Jan 26, 1992 Jan 31, 1993 Jan 30, 1994
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 If it's such an effective deterrent then why does Alaska have one of the highest rates of violent crime?Because the state stats mean nothing to Anchorage its self. They are inflated by crime in the rural,roadless villages that are 99% alcohol related. Besides in a state with a population of 600,000,it does not take much to bump the"per 100,000" figure. Anchorage is quite safe,I assure you.
The Dean Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I have thought about getting a gun 4 times in my life. Jan 27, 1991 Jan 26, 1992 Jan 31, 1993 Jan 30, 1994
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Probably because there's no kitty there...like 5-1 dude ratio...I'd be angry too..LOLYou what to look for more current numbers then the 1890 censuses you are apparently looking at.
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I have thought about getting a gun 4 times in my life. Jan 27, 1991 Jan 26, 1992 Jan 31, 1993 Jan 30, 1994 end it all..... just jump off the skyway
Mr. Dink Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Yes, I do. I tend to talk, and write, parenthetically, far too much. So, you will often see an plethora of parentheses, and commas, in my posts. I try to put them in the right places, though, and actually eliminate some in places where they aren't vital. Excellent post, Dean. Your use of commas, and other punctuation, is both robust and superb.
The Dean Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Excellent post, Dean. Your use of commas, and other punctuation, is both robust and superb. As am I.
ans4e64 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I have thought about getting a gun 4 times in my life. Jan 27, 1991 Jan 26, 1992 Jan 31, 1993 Jan 30, 1994
John from Riverside Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them and there is no curiosity about them when it comes to your kids keep you guns and ammunition stored separately
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 As am I. Well, I suppose, that's your opinion, which, you are certainly entitled to.
The Dean Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Well, I suppose, that's your opinion, which, you are certainly entitled to. Thank you, yes I am. And, I respect my opinion, quite a bit. Most would call me "robust" or some other, less flattering descriptor. I would hope we all believe ourselves to be "superb", or do the things necessary to make it so.
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Thank you, yes I am. And, I respect my opinion, quite a bit. Most would call me "robust" or some other, less flattering descriptor. I would hope we all believe ourselves to be "superb", or do the things necessary to make it so. ... just trying my hand at the comma thing. As for the topic at hand, I would rather (and do) have a gun(s) and not need one than vice versa.
The Dean Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 ... just trying my hand at the comma thing. Well, then, well done.
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Thank you, yes I am. And, I respect my opinion, quite a bit. Most would call me "robust" or some other, less flattering descriptor. I would hope we all believe ourselves to be "superb", or do the things necessary to make it so. Pompous gasbag comes to mind.
The Dean Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Pompous gasbag comes to mind. Yes, I suppose some of the unlettered, and the unwashed, may feel that way.
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Pompous gasbag comes to mind. Yes, I suppose some of the unlettered, and the unwashed, may feel that way.Case closed.
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