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Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

July 23, 2022 12:05 AM Forum: Politics

This almost made me choke on my popcorn last night. LOL

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by James Lacey


The outtakes of Trump recording the Jan. 7th message were eye-opening. He had no intention of conceding the election ever. The only reason he did it was under threat of removal by his cabinet under the 25th amendment. It took an hour to record that 3-minute message. They wouldn't let him do it live since they knew they couldn't trust him to stay on script and not make things worse. The GOP would be nuts to nominate Trump in 2024. That man should never be near the reigns of power and authority again. The GOP needs to find a moderate Republican to run in 2024 with the character and backbone of Liz Cheney.

You were doing fine right up to that section I bolded.....That made me LOL 

July 23, 2022 12:13 AM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by James Lacey


Both sides engage in exaggeration and hyperbole there is no doubt of that.

I am for a society where we don't feel like we have to rely on good guys with guns for public safety.

Hey a good pipe dream isnt always a bad thing.....at least not until you try to force it into a reality. I too would love a society where that is true. However, I can accept it just isnt going to happen and understand if it ever happens it wont be in this millennia. 

July 23, 2022 07:36 AM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Whoosh?  Yeah, I listen to actual music not noise.  smile 

Rippingtons, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Ramsey Lewis, Earl Klugh, Stan Getz, etc...  You might want to try it.   wink

Ahhhh....we share some similar interests there Rich...... Tell me what you think of this. I NEVER get tired of it.....and usually sit back with a good cigar and a glass of Glenfiddich single malt at least a couple times a week. This one is at the top of the playlist.....(and the bottom lol)

The nuance of his piano riffs grab me by the ears lol......and the tenor sax is great as well. Yeah its blues but with definite jazzy overtones.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnSLX_Jm2I&list=PL1T5LfLEydT41KYEt3z_Q8jXQiA862m0f&index=4

July 24, 2022 02:47 AM Forum: Politics

Trump's Man In the WH...

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

You can add the conservatives on the editorial board of the WSJ today as well:
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/3571712-wsj-editorial-board-trump-utterly-failed-his-jan-6-trial/

Trial? I thought you guys said it wasnt a trial? lol

July 24, 2022 10:44 PM Forum: Politics

Hmmm, not a word here about the missing texts messages

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
You guys on the right pounded this forum about Hillary's missing emails. 

Not a word though from you same guys about the Secret Service deleting text messages from Jan. 5th and 6th.

Why is that? Is it only okay when it benefits your side? 

1st I have heard of it....but if its true its just as despicable.....

July 27, 2022 06:00 AM Forum: Politics

Let's talk the Science.

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Anacortes Telescopes
Fixed

Herb

Yep.....Thanks!!

July 27, 2022 06:04 AM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by James Brown

Guess I'm bored on  Monday morning, but here is how I view the participants in this thread.  Sorry if I missed anyone.  Curious if you guys vehemently disagree with the chart below.  Note the circle.  This was some time during the Bush years when James, Mel and myself had interchangeable opinions.  All in fun of course.  Even where I placed Rich.  Don't take offense please!  Jim 

Pretty sure I dipped below the median line into liberal when I was in my late teens to late twenties.....around my late twenties I started climbing out of the mud into the area above the line and am now firmly entrenched into smaller less controlling government. smile

July 28, 2022 07:17 AM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

You're welcome.  You may not find it to your tastes, but sometimes its an acquired appreciation over years of listening to this type of music.

I'm a fan of most music, just not hard rock, grunge, and rap or hip hop. (my sister and brother really like AC DC and I can't see any redeeming value to it whatsoever!   LOL)   tongue

Pretty much a fan of any music that is done well with the exception of opera although even appreciate a few songs I have heard of that as well.....my preferences start with blues/jazz but rock, country rock, country, blue grass, even some rap gets the nod as well...... Even AC/DC lol

July 28, 2022 10:39 PM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Greg, it had to be at least 15 years ago now, but I went with my sister and her husband down to Pueblo, CO and we visited their River Walk when they were having their Bluegrass Festival, and it was shockingly good.  I had never really experienced BlueGrass Music before that.

There was a main band that was going to be performing and so all along the river walk at least 20 or more individual groups of performers set up tents and played their music.  I was surprised to see so many music groups who were made up of family members, with the parents and kids playing instruments and singing.

Was one of the best times I have ever had at a music festival.  I'm a big fan of Alison Krauss and Union Station.  

Krauss is awesome, talking about bluegrass made me think of who I consider the best harmonica player on the planet...... I have been playing the harmonica for close to 40 years and couldnt touch her with a 10 foot pole LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIss2Qmmc5k&list=PL1T5LfLEydT41KYEt3z_Q8jXQiA862m0f&index=9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0npA8BQIboM&list=PL1T5LfLEydT41KYEt3z_Q8jXQiA862m0f&index=10

July 29, 2022 01:39 AM Forum: Politics

How many did he save with his concealed carry permit??

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Dang Greg, never heard of her Before.  Plus she's pretty danged nice looking.  I had to look up her bio and of course what a shock... Another HOT Brazilian Gal.  

Uh OH!!   I'm now going to be labeled a sexist pig cause some hot young Brazilian Gal made me look twice.   LOL  

There is no doubt that Brazil produces some HOT women lol.....so I guess I can join you on the sexist pig side of the tracks smile