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[quote name='sigbrown1297' timestamp='1352644748' post='843692'] Ya, but what percent of population are politicians. I just think that he didn't appeal to the minority and younger group like Obama did. The voting population has changed and more hispanic and younger generations are voting. I wonder what would have happened if Romney was black. [url="http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/scocca/2012/11/mitt_romney_white_voters_the_gop_candidate_s_race_based_monochromatic_campaign.html"]http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/scocca/2012/11/mitt_romney_white_voters_the_gop_candidate_s_race_based_monochromatic_campaign.html[/url][/quote] He would have lost. His political stance on many issues is what caused him to lose. The old, white hardcore bible thumpers have seen their better days. Like it or not, society in general is becoming more liberal on many issues.

[quote name='Dolomite_supafly' timestamp='1352644435' post='843687'] I bet everyone in the US said the same thing in 1994 right before the AWB then. And that AWB took away gun rights. Or what about California where the laws are strict and they are likely going to be the example they use because it is Feinstein who is pushing for the nationwide ban. Not long after the DC shooting there was a bill introduced that sought to outlaw "sniper rifles". That law stated that any make of gun capable of shooting a group under 3" at 100 yards would be outlawed as it was considered a sniper rifle. Also, there have been quite a few bills introduced seeking to tax ammunition to a point that no one could afford it. In parts of Illinois, where Obama hails from, there is a .05 per bullet tax. All it takes is one time for a bill to pass and it is done. How often do we hear of a bill or law being repealed? Never. All they need to do is fight for a bill or law to be passed once yet we have to fight every single time. Eventually they will sneak one by and that will be the end just like th 1986 ban on the sale of new MG's to civillians. By all accounts it did not pass the voice vote but Charlie Rangel, yes the same one investigated for ethics violations, declared it passed because he was the speaker of the house at the time. I am not wearing tinfoil to think the Democrats are going to use any tool or excuse they can to outlaw our guns. Be it through UN resolution, passing laws, regulations or executive order I can see him trying something big before he leaves office that will affect gun ownership. To think anything different is a bit naive. Gun owners are under attack, or at a minimum not being supported, by all those who voted for Obama. And that is very close to being the majority of the nation now. I do not believe we will loose our guns because of a UN resolution we, as a nation, sign but signing it will be the impetus for our governemnt to pass laws to fall in line with what is in the UN resolution. The "blue helmets" are not going to come here to take our guns. Dolomite[/quote] I'm not doubting the very real possibility that we see another AWB and/or ban of high-capacity magazines, but all this talk as if someone is going to come and take all of our guns away is ludacris. Even if we do see an AWB, I doubt it will have anything to do with the UN. Clinton didn't need the assistance of the UN, and neither will Obama. The last AWB didn't force American citizens to hand over their guns, and I highly doubt a possible future AWB will be any different.

In related news, tin foil is flying off the shelves.

If they are gator fans, they are probably doing the gator stomp.

[quote name='sigbrown1297' timestamp='1352607373' post='843572']because he is too white[/quote] Yeah, because a vast majority of politicians aren't white.

Crappy hours, too. Must be his hobby.

[quote name='HvyMtl' timestamp='1352567795' post='843125']Ok, I am going to do a bigger analysis of this, later. Several things, Mitt even stated these issues. Lets start with "voting blocks." This term is used to describe certain voters with similar aspects, such as race, creed, sex, income, or age. Several of these blocks, the Young vote, the African American vote, the Hispanic vote, and Women voters are the crucial ones which voted for Obama, and against Romney. The GOP's stance on several points harmed the party with these voting blocks. Young vote: Gay marriage, stance on marijauna, Religious Right. War mongering. In the eyes of the younger generation, they see sexual issues very differently than those 35+. In my experience, coming "out of the closet," or even professing the want to get a sex change, would have led to major conflicts, and rage, when I was young. Not so with them. They actively support those who come out with these sexual issues. They act as if it is no big deal. The blocking of marriage rights for gays, and their right to fight for this nation, harmed the GOP here. Marijauna and other "recreational" drugs have a different view in this generation, than with the older ones. We had been told these things are extremely bad, and dangerous, and, particularly the case with marijuana, recreational drugs were "gateway" drugs to worse things. Yet, the younger generation has grown up with these recreational drugs done by their parents, and friends. They do not see the point on being hard against these drugs, and favor making them legal. This is something the present GOP opposes. Religous Right: Most young are not as "up tight" or stress over religous differences. They are more tolerant (and in many cases, IMHO, for the betterment of Christianity) than the older generations, and they do not see the need to push for things like prayer in schools. They see the Religious Right as a negative. And the GOP? Yes, they cater to the Religious Right. War mongering: Correct perception or not, GOP candidates are seen as war hawks by the younger population. The younger population sees little benefit coming from wars, as they have seen the ample coverage of the Iraq and Afghan conflicts. They look at these conflicts as absurd at best, but basically huge waste of lives. And they remember, it was a GOP President pushing for these wars. The African American vote (IMHO, a misnomer, should be American of African desent, as the culture is not African.) This vote, in the hugest form of irony, has been lost by the GOP, the party of Abe Lincoln. How did this happen? The Dems figured out, during the 1960's, the freedom movement would benefit them in the future. The GOP did not respond to the movement as well. And now, in the eyes of this community, the GOP are for the Whites only. A good piece of work by the Dems to go from the anti-rights party to the defender of the African Americans. True, this is not the biggest of the voting blocks, but 12-14% helps in tight elections. Hispanic vote: Hispanics, by most aspects, Deeply religious, supportive of the sanctity of marriage, etc., smacks of a voting block primed for the GOP. But, the GOP has stumbled by always looking like the Anti- Hispanic immigration party. This, plus the viewpoint the GOP, thru the blocking of the Dream Act, and supporting the aspects of "papers please" laws, alienated the Hispanic vote. Again, the GOP reinforced the viewpoint they are the "Whites Only" party. Mitt pointed this out on several occasions, claiming if the GOP loses the Hispanic voting block, they have lost the future elections. Considering the size of, and the speed of which this size is growing, the Hispanic voting block will be crucial in future elections. Women voters: This block is still growing in impact as more women see elections impacting their health, well being, and their family's health and well being. For a politcal party claiming to be for less government intervention, it is surprising how much more governing the GOP wants over women's vaginas. Here, the pandering to the Religous Right has pushed women voters towards the Dems. In addition, the lack of support for the Lilly Ledbetter Act, and equal pay for equal work, damaged the GOP further. This reinforced the view the GOP is for not only Whites, but only White males. Attempting to remove the Planned Parenthood funding also damaged the GOP here. 98%+ of the Planned Parenthood funds have ZERO to do with abortions. Of the less than 2% dealing with the topic, the majority, 75%+, goes to counciling, which typically [i]prevents[/i] the abortion. The 98% goes towards women's health, such as cancer screenings, medical treatments, and other health programs to the benefit of women. And ZERO of the federal funding goes to anything abortion related. In the eyes of many female voters, this action, plus additional laws cutting health care for women, is dangerous. Going after Planned Parenthood is a bad politcal move for the GOP. Arguably, going after Big Bird, and NPT, fits here, as it is a family issue, and parents rely on these educational services for their children, an anti-family stance which may have hurt the GOP with women. If you look at the perceptions of the GOP, from the views of these voter blocks, it is no wonder Mitt lost. Add the fact Mitt alienated the likes of Ron Paul supporters (who are a block of active voters, too) in his own party, and yes, Mitt lost.[/quote] Anyone who believes anything other than what this man said has their head buried in the sand. Times are changing, like it or not. Only if they'd change enough to give 3rd part candidates a fighting chance. Or better yet, do away with party affiliation altogether.

[quote name='C.lunn' timestamp='1352491635' post='842614'] That's not bc of obamacare. That store hasn't had a profitable year in awhile. [/quote] Exactly. Best Buy closed their Hickory Harlem location a while back. And the mall? That's what happens when you close the projects in downtown Nashville, then force all the ghetto trash into the suburbs.

Thanks for the heads-up. At least you got your money back.

[quote name='RobertNashville' timestamp='1352499493' post='842721'] Nice idea but I don't believe "ownership" of a firearm a prerequisite to being in "possession" of one nor being charged with being in possession of one. [/quote] I doubt there's a jury out there that would be willing to convict in such a situation. I'm not a gamblin' man, but that's a chance I'd take all day.

"No, officer, I don't own any guns. The intruder came at me, I wrestled the gun from said intruder, and only used it to protect my life."

Does anyone have similar figures in the days/weeks/months leading up to the election? I'm not saying some of these businesses didn't make changes because of Obama, but I've seen countless businesses lay off employees, move to other countires or go out of business when we all thought the economy was at its best. How much of the list above was going to happen eiher way?

Based on an episode or two of The Sapranos, some women REALLY dig guns.

[quote name='K191145' timestamp='1352435079' post='842282'] Just saw the story on channel 2, they said she took the officers around the house and showed them where he had the guns, so she knew he illegally owned firearms long before this happened. Also, I don't know Florida laws but I know in TN. it's just a misdomenor to carry a handgun without a permit, not a felony, maybe there's more to the Florida arrest than told. WKRN actually said AR-15 in the story but showed a stock photo of what looked like an M-16 with an M-203 grenade launcher attached to it, boneheads.[/quote] The article doesn't specify whether or not the carrying concealed charge was at the same time, but it states that he was arrested in Florida for reckless driving, resisting arrest and fleeing. I'm not familiar with Florida law, but I wouldn't be surprised if carrying concealed while committing those other times would make carrying concealed a felony.

[quote name='xRUSTYx' timestamp='1352428656' post='842209'] It was a setup ... Maybe she was planning to him that "she" was really a "he" and had an operation to make "he" a "she" ... (S)he knew it would piss him off, and wanted to record the confrontation.[/quote] That, or she's putting together an exit strategy with a few extra zeros on the end of it.

[quote name='Metalhead' timestamp='1352427517' post='842199']Anyone else find it strange she had a recording of it?[/quote] Yeah, that stuck out to me, too.

[quote name='MacGyver' timestamp='1352424163' post='842168'] My wife thinks she has an Adam's apple. [/quote] And large melons.

This dude was busted with one of those badass "AK-15s". [url="http://www.wkrn.com/story/20045817/carnival-kia-chris-bostick-arrest"]http://www.wkrn.com/story/20045817/carnival-kia-chris-bostick-arrest[/url]

[quote name='10-Ring' timestamp='1352313415' post='841168']A few years ago I deep fried a turkey and brought it to Christmas dinner, I'm now required to do this. Outdoor and propane is the only way to go in my opinion, but a friend just bought an indoor fryer and we will have a cookoff on Thanksgiving and I will report back. I inject mine with creole butter and rub it down with Tony Chacherees. Here's a little tip to avoid using too much oil. Before you season your turkey put it in the pot that you are going to cook it in and fill the pot with water so it is just over the top of the turkey. Now remove the turkey and make a mark on the side of the pot where the water level is. Now you know the perfect amount of oil to add. We usually lower the turkey into the oil using a broomstick with a man on each end.[/quote] Yes, I forgot to mention the Tony Chacherees rub down.

I'm pretty sure a vast majority of the American people understand the state of affairs in our country are looking grim. Romney did a poor job of convincing the people that his type of change is what would it would take to get us back on track. As many of us know all too well, any ol' kind of change - simply for the sake of change - isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Until we are willing to focus on the truly important issues, our country as a whole will continue in this downward spiral. Until republicans realize issues like gay marriage and abortion are not worth losing elections over, I'm afraid we are in for much of the same. I think a vast majority would be willing to jump on the fiscal-conservatism bandwagon, but the social-conservatism bandwagon is a whole other story. Those days are over.

Reported this thread for review? Daddy! Daddy! These mean people are forcing me to look at a woman's bare legs. Please make it go away! : panic :

[quote name='Caster' timestamp='1352260612' post='840697']What's people's fascination with whores?[/quote] It's probably the same defective gene that causes others to be ubber-opinionated, judgmental dicks.

If you need a propane tank, I'll donate one to you. That is if you are close to the Nashville/Springfield area.

[quote name='xRUSTYx' timestamp='1352260895' post='840703']TDR ... Is (1) 16 ounce jar good enough? How much is actually used per turkey?[/quote] I use two jars per turkey. Some say they use just one, but I've always used two and received rave reviews. Unless you already have the injector, make sure to buy the jar(s) that come with the injector.

Outdoor and propane. This is what I use to inject our fried turkey. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RODGUU You can pick it up at Wal-Mart. But you better get it soon, before they are sold out.