en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/407930 Comments by chrisnminthy http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=1256#IDComment19923185 Great post. I am present and accounted for. ACORN is not quite a powerful as they may seem. ACORN is missing something(s) very important........................... ALL OF US! - Honest, Dependable, Patriotic, Hard Working & God Fearing as we may be. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:10:24 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=1256#IDComment19923185 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=1256#IDComment19922660 It is completely agreed that at least 90% of our government has "issues". Whether it be lying, corruption, disenfranchisement or all of the above. I personally will be looking for some "new blood" in the upcoming elections. This is my plan not only on a Federal level but state and local as well. There are a few good politicians around, sure, but I say they must be sacrificial lambs so that we can "move on"..... absolutely no pun intended. Their time needs to be up, OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW. I would urge everyone to look for new candidates, not old politicians. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:54:38 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=1256#IDComment19922660 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19860991 While I appreciate the comment, I must say I am a little confused. Maybe we are on the same page here, just written in a different language. I was not trying to win a political battle by Bible quotes. I was trying to make the point that you have elaborated on so well. The Bible is full of "killing". However, I believe the Ten Commandments warn against a different form of killing than you mention. Also, I believe that regardless on breaking a commandment, there is repentance. With that said I was stating my position that I do not believe that we should be organizing an armed revolt just yet. We have elections in less than two years now. We should be concentrating on organization of our voices and finding common ground and beliefs to add many more to those voices. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:22:55 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19860991 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19782681 Well put 357. I do not understand the assault weapon argument either. Let's see, as you said, most are much less powerful with a shorter range. The only plus would be capacity. HMM.... now out side of a law abiding citizen just shooting for sport, shooting for competition or being a collector what would be the purpose. Well for some type of criminal activity. But wait, if you were involved in that odds are you would be too shady to pass a background check to buy it, so you get it ILLEGALLY! Seems it all comes around to people wanting to take guns from regular people yet not enforce the laws to keep the criminals off the streets and illegal guns from being sold. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:19:59 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19782681 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19782195 I am not sure if I am on the same page as you guys but I do not see any way they will ever "take" our guns. First, there is way too much pressure on law enforcement as it is. As ruger pointed out............ I know for a fact that 99% of law enforcement anywhere close to here would quit before attempting it. So that puts the job on the shoulders of the government. This would be a law enforcement issue, so the use of the military would be out. However, there could be and special service unit created to do the job. The problem with that is.... it wouldn't last long. Especially is some of the more rural areas of the country. Ten guys go out and none come back. It wouldn't take long before they found no one to do the job. Now there might be some type of legislative "trick" but any red white and blue blooded American would be able to see through it. Something where you have to bring your firearms into a law enforcement agency to be "registered" and such. Then... they just keep em. However, this would only work on a very small percentage of people, so I think that is out too. Long story short, too late, I agree that though a law may be passed it can almost never be enforced. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:05:15 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19782195 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19781520 I appreciate the feedback from you guys. However, ruger, we might not completely agree........... and that is alright. I do have a locking gun cabinet, locking ammo cabinet, and a safe for my more expensive stuff. However, I have two handguns at my disposal at just about any given time. Plus, I keep a shotgun out at home and at my store. With that said, my kids do have access to that shotgun. I have two teenagers... one is a girl. I feel much more safe knowing that if I am not here, there is easy access to some form of protection. Oh, I should have mentioned, I live in a rural county where there are usually only two deputies on duty at any given time. While I have preached that 911 should be called ASAP, that really isn't a reality in a bad situation. Some background on this.... I posted this on another reply some time ago. There was a major shooting years ago around here where a guy decided he would drive into a eating joint and just start killing folks. This was one of the major reasons I go into guns so heavy, obtained my concealed permit, and am very pro-active at making sure my kiddos know how to protect themselves. I refuse to be one of those types of victims or let anyone else around me become one. Hopefully this does not make me sound like a complete loon. We do agree on a lot. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:57:06 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19781520 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19780551 I hate to nit pick... and mean no malice, but the original translation is in fact "murder". My God, and hopefully yours, understands that killing is sometimes necessary. Israel is a prime example. They are and have almost always been a killing machine (speaking in a military capacity). Yet they are The Lords chosen people. They had to be throughout time if they were to survive. With all of that said..... I am not... at least at this point.... anywhere near considering putting an armed revolt on the table. I believe that technology has given us many means to amplify our voices and it appears to be bringing people together. If we can hold it together for a few more years, maybe we will get the "change" we were promised. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:29:39 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19780551 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19779725 Well, cherish, unfortunately "The Don" doesn't care about much except the money. That was my thoughts when his name surfaced in connection with Miss USA. He confirmed my thoughts tonight on O'Reilly. To agree with you guys though, it is great that she spoke her beliefs. She will be remembered LONG after the winner has faded away. It is quite sad how people (mostly the left) are quick to attack anything they do not agree with. They truly like to point fingers............... and we all know what happens when that is done. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:19:25 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=10#IDComment19779725 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19779080 It is nice to see someone that is a non gun owner still stand up for the second amendment. Thanks Indiana. It is your type of thinking that we need. Just because it is not your cup of tea to own a gun doesn't mean you have to oppose it. However, for an investment purpose you might give it a try! Prices have skyrocketed lately and it could be a good return if they keep rising. :) Keep up the very insightful posts. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:12:40 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19779080 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19778906 Not sure where you guys are located but wanted to drop this info. In Texas, at Academy Sporting Goods, they seem to keep a good stock of .223 & 7.62x39 (both in brass and steel). These are probably the most popular calibers of course. They seem to have decent prices too..... considering. I just happened to stumble into one the other day and had a lengthy conversation with the salesman. He said they are ramped up to try and keep ammo in stock. Oh, FYI, they do reserve the right to set a limit, although I was told it rarely happens. Hope this info helps you guys find what you need. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:07:17 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment19778906 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18474813 Right on. May I add a few things, especially in regards to those "lesser" offenders. I say go back to a penal colony style prison. The whole point of prison is a loss of freedom.... right? Then lets do it. I say make them work. Grow all or most of their own food, make most of their own clothes, etc. On top of that, heck, let's make them work building or growing things for the FREE people. Picture this, you wake up in a prison cell, eat breakfast, go to work, eat a sack lunch, work hard all day, eat supper, take a shower, go back to a prison cell and go to bed. It starts all over the next day. Now, I am not a complete hard*ss, rotate the shifts so they can can do some other things to try and grow character..... like read (but limit the books and publication). Also, rec time, not as important if you work you but off all day but I would be open to some limited suggestions on that. I think after these "lesser" offenders work their rears off for years, for free, they might just wise up and appreciate have a job, getting paid, and being a productive member of society. I think most of these type of offenders are people who simply made bad mistakes and with a little TOUGH LOVE can be reshaped. Just my thoughts to add to your post. OH WAIT... while we are on it. We need to expand the death penalty to cover far more cases and fast track it according to the evidence presented. That would free up some prison cells! Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:12:17 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18474813 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18474455 In regards to the lobbys and the 10th amendment. I agree. Push it back to the states. However, they are still there with the influence of firms and corporations that my not have OUR interests at heart. So, I propose some changes in they way lobbying is done. Since the politicians work for the people. Those companies,etc can only lobby the people in the district of that government official for which they want the vote. The politician cannot be in contact with the lobbys directly. The people decide if what that company wants is in the best interest of the people and relay that to their government official. This would increase the amount of lobbying needed for companies to push their agenda. If their agenda was good (all goes back to my term limit and regulation post) said legislator should already know that the people do not have a problem with it. Also, if the issue was a good one and not shady for the people, the company would have no problem is a public forum setting to not only get the people behind them but to plead their case to that official. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:00:32 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18474455 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18473556 I have not read many post about the firearms issue where kids are involved. I would like to drop my two cents. Please feel free to reply with your ideas. I have heard it for years. "Now you keep those guns locked up and away from those children", "They might get a hold of them and hurt or kill themselves". Oh and the worst line of them all "More unloaded guns kill people than ones that are loaded". HOW FREAKING INSANE! First off what a crock and wrong way to go about things in my opinion. I have heard this told to my parents and grandparents when I was younger and hear it today about my children. Here is the deal. I feel that the curiosity factor of firearms with children is the start of problems. Be it suicide or a Columbine style problem. I feel, as I was raised that we must teach safety and above all RESPECT for firearms. They can be a life saver (defense), a bread winner (hunting) and a fun afternoon if used responsibly. Some of my routine with my own children included, extensive lessons before they even touch the gun. First we go over the make, model and caliber. Then we inspect the rounds. I always throw a little history in. I try to make it fun and since I love my firearms, it is fun for me too. After we have numerous lessons on those things we go over how to load, what to expect, potential problems, etc. It is several lessons before they are allowed to do any shooting and OH YEAH there are many pop quizzes along the way. After we are all very comfortable with use then we shoot on a pretty regular basis. Then there is practice with the firearm, maybe not to the point of being a crack shot but decent enough. (BTW) you would be surprised how good some kids are.... WOW... especially my youngest girl. LOOKOUT! :) This process creates the environment to teach that respect and responsibility while it achieves relief of the curiosity factor and builds confidence... all the while being FUN. My kids are now interested in guns, not curious about guns. They realize the there is much they need to know before the first round is fired and they respect that. I have no concerns with them getting into any future trouble with firearms and believe they will grow up to be GREAT pro gun allies. Well, what are your thoughts? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:26:29 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18473556 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18472581 I agree with Spenser. You go ahead and burn that flag Jeff..... American is much more that some cloth. However I must pose a question to you. Why would you burn your countries flag in protest? Example, you don't like some aspect of the government, right? <-- Again example Well, wouldn't the appropriate thing to do be march on D.C. The flag is a symbol of America. America is "We The People", not the government. So, again I say, could your burning the flag be misplaced anger at something? The only way I see it as appropriate to burn the flag is if you renounce this country, or if this country has harmed you. If that is the case, then the bill of rights does not apply to you. You are no longer part of "We The People". I do not say this with any malice but rather would like you to reflect on why you would do such a thing. With all that said, there has been much blood shed for you to exercise your free speech in what ever peaceful way you want. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:56:49 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18472581 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18472337 I agree with you joe on the 1,2 aspect of the Bill. I believe that the freedom of speech comes first. Always try to talk you way out of confrontation first if possible. However, in an emergency, or after a failure for the other party to come to a reasonable agreement, the second amendment is on deck. Our founding fathers believed in peaceful solutions first, force second. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:48:41 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18472337 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18471956 I agree with you completely. And as a Texan, can say, that incident was a driving force for me to get my concealed permit. I refuse to be a victim or let anyone else be one because of some psycho idiot. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:36:16 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/2009/04/09/despite-the-recent-rise-in-gun-violence/#IDComment18471956 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18469292 Alright, my first post..... term limits. I have thought about this for years now. Here are my ideas. You can only service one four year term, that's it. After that you have to go back to the real world and deal with prosperity or chaos you have caused. Retirement, OH I DON'T THINK SO. In fact, lets put a salary cap in place for the Senate, Congress, President and even their cabinet and staff. I think that a salary equal to no more than the average American is quite adequate. Now we have to worry about the lobbys.... another issue I hope to address in depth. But for my purposes here I will shortly address it later on in this post. So we have dealt with terms and salary, no on to the election process. It is my belief that elections would be much more effective if done by branch of government on rotating years. The specifics of this I am open to. However, we only vote for senators one year, congress one year, and president in yet another year. I think this is put more focus on the candidates as the water will be less muddy, so to speak. As for the Presidential election year..... debate.... town halls... debates and yet more town halls would be mandatory as well as public, not private finance. Alright, we are safe on terms, years, salary, elections but what about accountability. We hear this a lot yet is means squat to these guys. I think it is fairly simple. We have a committee, which is voted into existence in an alternate year of that particular officials district. This committee has the power to call for impeachment and achieve it through a special election. If you screw up months into your term, oops, you can get replaced ASAP by someone that won't. I feel this should be implemented at the state level as well. Well, those are my thoughts. I probably forgot a detail or two. I would love to hear any further suggestions, plans or modifications to this. I think there are tons of people for some type of term limitations, the details we should always be open, within reason. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:17:01 +0000 http://theglennbeck912project.com/?page_id=820#IDComment18469292