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Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

November 11, 2021 04:37 AM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Pretty tame violence wise......watched the videos. He shoved a cop and punched his helmet. If that is the extent of what constitutes actual "insurrection" then the word has been redefined for political purposes. 

November 11, 2021 07:24 AM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

Pretty tame huh? 
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/01/09/officer-crushed-in-door-capitol-riots-lemon-reaction-ctn-vpx.cnn
I thought Trumptoids were supposed to back the blue instead of bash the blue...

This is far worse than the push/punch video.....and I do back the blue. That said, the cop shouldnt have put himself in place to get trapped in the door. What I find interesting about all of it is the contrast shown between this video where they were keeping the protestors out and the others where the cops were waving them in.....still have not seen anything that rises to the level of an insurrection though, at least not by any definition of the word I have seen.

November 11, 2021 03:51 PM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Bullshit....I watched at least 2 different videos of officers holding doors open and waving people in months ago.....

November 11, 2021 11:10 PM Forum: ASTRONOMY

FC100DL vs TSA120

Posted By Greg Shaffer

If aperture fever is the driving factor I would say keep what you have, 20mm is not a lot and you already have 180mm with the mewlon. Now if you were thinking a 150-160mm refractor that would be something to think about.

November 11, 2021 11:29 PM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Then those cops should be prosecuted along with the rioters. Can’t believe you guys are defending the rioters. I guess you’re only pro cop when it’s the left committing the violence.

Anyone who commits acts of violence ie actually does physical harm to anyone should be prosecuted regardless of what they were protesting or where. That said, it looks like the guy running around in the paint, fur and horned helmet is being railroaded based on visibility. From what I saw they are trying to throw 4 years at him while admitting he committed no violence......That seems excessive to me. 41 months for shoving a cop and hitting his helmet with a fist seems excessive as well. Locking protesters up for 10 months and allowing no visitors as well as only offering bail if they will denounce Trump seems excessive as well. Ridiculous in fact.

Buzzwords like "insurrection" and "revolution" have no place in what occurred but they are still being used to incite the public for political purposes daily..... DC may yet find out what real insurrection looks like if the left continues to push though......

As for only being pro-cop when its the left doing the violence....bullshit. I dont see you calling for heads over the cops that have been murdered by leftist activists Moscheck. Were buildings burned to the ground in this "insurrection", were cops beaten or shot to death? Yes there were some regrettable injuries and the ones that committed that violence should be prosecuted. 

The good news is I saw where CNN's viewership is down around 80% from their peak as a result of the BS they spew daily.....and MSNBC isnt far behind them. 

November 12, 2021 12:55 AM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck

Do you keep a list? I said at the time unidentifiable people were pulling protesters into cars. Not identified as police. So F you and your accusations. Dick. 

Really? So you were there and know they did not identify themselves as police when arresting those people? I kinda doubt you were and that they didnt identify themselves.

November 12, 2021 01:41 AM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

That practice was widely reported even on Fox News but here's what we do know:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/feds-unmarked-vans-portland/
and:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/17/portland-protests-federal-officers-george-floyd

So the push is that unless its a marked vehicle then the cops are not identifying themselves then? Got it....LOL

November 12, 2021 01:44 AM Forum: Politics

Just because you're not sitting in a Gulag somewhere, for speaking out against your gov't....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

The bad news is the US "viewership" gets its primetime news from Tucker Carlson. It's no wonder we have had so many unvaccinated and dying as a result...

Its been months since I watched an episode of Tucker......with one exception, I did look up and watch this past Monday's episode. In fact its been months since I watched anything on Fox News. Sorry if that breaks your narrative lol

November 12, 2021 01:46 AM Forum: Politics

Utah/Washington Governors Blast Idaho Over Covid Cases

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Meanwhile FL is reporting the lowest numbers in the country.....

November 12, 2021 03:45 AM Forum: Politics

Utah/Washington Governors Blast Idaho Over Covid Cases

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

No thanks to its governor...

But according to you that isnt possible.....its a red state with a red governor doing red things where covid is concerned.

You ready to admit what I said weeks ago might have some legs about how the WEATHER was going to be driving covid numbers as winter moves in? lol

We passed the pandemic phase some months ago.....This is what the endemic phase looks like.