HeloDude

Whatever the definition is...after the military, I'd be more than happy to leave the US to permanently live in another country if: I had the same amount of Liberty/Freedoms/Rights as I do here in the US, that the other country was at least as stable economically as here, that taxes weren't any worse than here, that healthcare was as good/adequate as here, that I would have enough other like-minded folks close to me compared to living here, and that I believed the security of the country (against invading forces, against a potential coup, etc) was as adequate as here. I know those are quite a few serious demands, but this is what is important to me and for my family. IMO, the reason these other countries people are mentioning are starting to look as a better choice is not as much because they're improving so much, but rather because the US is in such a decline. Right now, even if I was retired/able to leave, I'd still stick with the US because I don't see another country that meets my demands. I have heard, and also read up, of people who are considering relocating to Panama...but that country's not too distant history of dangerous government does not calm my fears. I've now picked the area of the US I want to be when I'm done with the AF...we'll see how that bet pans out. So when it comes to retirement, I'll stick with the US until there's a better option...right now she wins by default, which is pretty sad. And by the time it gets so bad here that there's a better option elsewhere (ie meeting my above demands), I think we'll already be in such a horrible situation, and it will be more about where you are in the US (ie which State, which community of people you've surrounded yourself with, etc) vs trying to get out and live somewhere better.

What do you know...Hollywood types change the true story to make their film look better--say it isn't so!! All I have to say in regards to being a civilian crew member in international waters (especially where pirates are known to be) and being unarmed--fvck that! I could care less what the statistics show in terms of actually being killed--I don't want my life riding on the mercy of an asshole pirate.

Hagel, like all appointees (whether under a Dem or a Republican), are essentially puppets for the person who put them in that position. So more than likely if you disagree with the POTUS and his policies, you will probably also disagree (at least somewhat) with his appointees and their policies. Oh, and why do some people always use the word 'hate' just because someone may disagree with someone's policies and/or leadership style? I think you need to research the word 'hate' and apply it differently next time. I know a lot of people who dislike the President's policies, but I have never once heard someone say that they 'hate' him.

Quick search of a few of the big sellers shows that you can get the same AK (brand new) for $690. The ammo is worth about $25. BL: It's not worth $750, especially for a used rifle. Assuming it's in pretty good functioning condition...then I'd pay $500, if that. http://www.atlanticf...l.html?Itemid=0 I'm not exactly sure on the 9mm, especially since the picture wasn't that clear...but being that you can get a Kel-Tec Sub2000 (similar to what you have pictured) brand new for around $450 when in stock, I'd pass on this one too. Tell him to give you the $750 if he really wants the bike.

This is the same price from a couple years ago, so I seriously doubt it will get much better.

SW MP-15-22 available at Bud's LE for $388. http://www.budspolic...roducts_id=2327

Let's see...the country is very polarized right now, the partial-shutdown was big news that continues to feed on people's emotions, and well, not many people care about what happens to less than .5% of the country in an extremely small State. Now if a tea-party guy went and shot 10 people in a school with an AR-15, now that would be big news...but thankfully, nothing like that has happened recently, so instead we get standard 'news'.

I'm pretty sure there's already a law stating that the government must always pay our debt payments first. Then again, there is a law to deport illegals, so...

Explain to me how if the federal government did not raise the debt ceiling that this would automatically equate to default? There's more than enough tax revenue to pay for the interest payments on the debt. The government would just have to decide what to pay for with the tax revenue coming in less the amount we borrow. I'm not saying there wouldn't obviously be an ecominc hit (as both sides of the coin rely on us constantly spending/borrowing)...but default is not the correct word. But really...if you're seriously worried about an economic meltdown right around the corner then I think you should stop worrying about currency and start worrying that you don't have enough guns, ammo, food, means to travel/bug out, etc. The folks that would be least affected by collapse are the guys living almost entirely on the land in remote areas/up in the mountains.

Playing for the Yankees?

I'm sure the Dems will bring her in front of a Senate committee since 'sexual assault was a constant worry for her' since she heard the stories and heard vulgar language. It definitely fits the narrative of the 'war on women'. Had she complained that they were out of stock of her favorite birth control then they really would have noticed and this would be front page news on the Huffington Post.

Not that there's much of a run on AR style firearms anymore, but KY Gun Co has the MP-15-22 (with flash hider) in stock for $399, and that's with free shipping--so pretty good deal if you've been wanting one, almost as good as when Bud's LE has the same rifle in stock (which they rarely do). http://www.kygunco.com/smith-and-wesson-mp-15-22lr-a1-style-rifle-28489

I think the government should force us all to ride scooters...and then afterwards they'll force us to have sex with fat chicks. (hopefully someone got that joke).

I will bet you a month's flight pay that he retires as an O-5. Why would you even suggest that he wouldn't?

It's sad that the country has gotten to a point where you have to record everything...but at the same time, if you do, it does reveal some 'interesting' things. I'd be seriously pissed if a postal worker did this to my property. Story

Guess the only weapon she had was her car. A congressman described who it was...those damn tea party types at it again.

Impossible...non-LE citizens aren't allowed to have firearms there. On a much less sarcastic note, I hope the officer who got shot pulls through.

So let me get this straight...the US said they supported democratic elections in Egypt, Mubarak is removed from power, the people have elections, the elected leader is overthrown by the military, Obama and his administration won't call it a coup (though it is), and now their military is being oppressive...and we still give them aid. Sounds about right...I've dated girls less crazy than this.

I wasn't condemning her per se, just stating my opinion that a liberal appointed a liberal (my guess anyway)...then again Hagel isn't a liberal, though he was moderate enough to get through the Senate. How things will exactly go once she is confirmed will have to await to be seen. In the end, unlike Sen Gillibrand and Sen McCaskill who answer to their constituents (barely), the SecAF and the like answer to the POTUS. If they do something he doesn't like then he can fire/replace them as necessary.

A liberal appointed a liberal...and you're surprised? It's like gun control--something like .003% of gun owners kill people which then results in the left screaming for more gun control/less Rights for the 99.997% and in a hurry. I'm sure whatever new policies put in place by our new (oncr confirrmed) SecAF will solve all of our problems with sexual assualt.

http://m.thelocal.se/50214/20130912/ I need to move to Sweeden...

It's always those damn tea-party types... <sarcasm> http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/09/17/Navy-Yard-Shooter-friend-Describes%20Alexis-as-liberal-Obama-fan Oh well, still provides an excuse for the liberals to argue that we need more tyranny and less freedom and liberty.

Thanks. It will be interesting to see if this is the final word on how he got the weopans, and if it is, how dumb it will make the anti-gun crowd look...again. On a related note, it never ceases to amaze me that the military 'trusts' our officers and NCO's so much...just not enough to allow us to be armed while on base at home. I'm sure another Active Shooter CBT will solve everything.

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...like Sen Feinstein. I hear ya man. And I know you're not a supporter of her.