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Do they make accessories for it, like holsters and speed loaders and such?

I remember the crash, but knew nothing about the officer's involvement until last night when I saw the video on the local news. I suspect while watching a video on a computer screen, it might be hard to pick up the car that's crashed into a tree, 15 feet from the edge of the road. Watching it on a 27" TV made it very evident that there was a crashed vehicle up against that tree. You could even see the smoke starting to come from the engine compartment as the trooper passed. I know this road and I know where the tree is. The topography is flat as a pancake. There is a field there that is kept mowed. There was nothing to hide the car at all. The slow down was the nail in the coffin for me. It was evident in my mind at least, that the Trooper saw something. Maybe he didn't know what it was, but it should have been evident in my mind. Obviously, Col. Trott, Commander of the Highway Patrol thought so to. He flew into Knoxville and personally drove the road three times at the speed recorded by the Officer's car and determined that there was no way Trooper Morgan could NOT have saw the accident. His attempt to put out the flames was poor at best and his statements to the investigators didn't help his cause either. I think it was pretty much a slam dunk that he should be fired. In a court of law, I would also have a hard time siding with the state. As for speeding on Emory Road at 3 in the morning, it wasn't very evident to me that there were many people out to be endangered. I do suspect that this young man, he was too old to call be called a kid, was probably under the influence, but I guess we will never know. In my mind this was one fool chasing another fool, with bad consequences. As for blaming the parents, I think this is a little harsh. People do stupid things. We all did when we were young. It wasn't our parents fault anymore than it was the man in the moon. Blame it on the young man that died.

Thought I'd share a publication I've found to be full of good articles about simple living, prepping and the outdoors. If you want to purchase an edition to checkout in the Knoxville area, Kroger in Fountain City keeps it on the shelf in their Magazine section. In the lastest edition there are topics about cooking on hot stones, how to make a hotwater heater that doesn't run on electricity. How to make a poor man's contender (waste of a good commie gun, if you ask me) and an article on the North Bay Forge Survival Bushcrafter knife, to name a few. Their website is Backwoodsman Magazine Check it out!

No more UFC for me!

A graduate degree costs a lot more than an undergraduate degree, as well. Unless you can realize another $15000 to $20000 more a year, I don't see a Masters as that much more beneficial. If you are set on a Masters, though, get out of school and go to work for a company that is willing to pay for at least part of the cost. I know that's hard to do in this economy. I know a lot of new Civil Engineers are graduating and staying in school to get their Masters because there are no jobs for them. The problem is, there are no jobs for them afterwards either. Also if your degree offers a Co-op Program, I highly recommend it. The new graduates I know, that have gotten jobs all went through a Co-op Program.

We need to see pictures! Even the innards!

I will vote for whoever wins the Republican nomination, for one reason only. Yes I am a one issue voter. I will vote for the Republican Nominee because whoever becomes the next President will have the chance to seat 2 to 4 Supreme Court Justices and I would like those Justices to have a conservative bent. I don't see Obama nominating someone like that.

I still think the odds on favorite to win the Republican Nomination is Romney, because he has the better organization. Gingrich and Santorum aren't even on the ballot in VA for goodness sake! How can you win an election when you can't even get on the ballot in all fifty states? For that matter, I'm not sure Gingrich is on the ballot here yet.

I shop at Walmart, Target and K-Mart. But I shop at Kroger for my groceries. I think it's cheaper over all and has a better selection of food. I shop for the best price I can find. Money is tight. My family has to make every dollar count in this economy. If we don't, we become homeless and a burden on society. I'd love to see ma and pa businesses make it, but not at the expense of what it might cost me and mine.

I shop at Walmart, Target and K-Mart. But I shop at Kroger for my groceries. I think it's cheaper over all and has a better selection of food.

Played back in HS, in the late 70's. Then stopped in the 80's. I've not played D&D since. I did get into Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, EverCrack (EverQuest) and Marrowwind: The Elder Scrolls III, on computer. My son picked up Skyrim on Xbox and I've started again. Only reason I'm not playing tonight is Tennessee is playing Miss St. on Basketball. That's the advantage of keeping your kids bedtimes early. You get to play on Xbox after they go to bed!

Just call me the Lefty Libertarian! This is actually about the same spot I was on the Political Compass Test. Can't deny that's about right. Foreign Policy Culture

Just call me the Lefty Libertarian! This is actually about the same spot I was on the Political Compass Test. Can't deny that is about right. Foreign Policy Culture [/img]

Speaking for myself, not really. I think it's a weak field. I'm not sure that there is one in the field that could debate with Obama, with the exception of Gingrich and he has a lot of baggage.

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I guess I'm different. I work mine and don't mind them looking worked. I also like them sharp. I can get stainless sharp, but it's a pain compared to sharpening 1095.

If I were Dictator of the United States, there would only be Civil Unions for tax and benefits proposes, that you got at the Court House. Anyone could have a Civil Union with anyone else, gender does not matter. Marriage would be a religious ceremony with significance only to the two people involved and their chosen church. Guess what, as far as I can see, that still wouldn't preclude Gays from getting married as long as their church recognizes it! As for sex in the privacy of one's on home, as long as it's between two consenting adults and doesn't involve minors or animals, I don't care. It's none of mine or anyone else's business, including Herr Santorum. RS is the Republican Version of a Nazi, and him and his ilk the biggest reason I've been moving more and more to a Libertarian point of view and away from the Republican Party.

My almost daily carry is a Svord Peasant and I don't have a rusting problem. The other two knives I carry are a Camillus TL29 (Carbon Steel) and a RR Utility Knife (Think Scout Pocket Knife and it's Stainless). Now they do have a patina, which I like.

I moved back to slip joints, but I don't really collect. I'm as happy with a RR or a Bear and Son as I am a Case. I go for different styles. A Trapper is going to be my next purchase. I do wish more makers would move back to 1095 and away from stainless. I guess I'm a bit old school about that.

I don't see a gun grab happening in the next four years, no matter who is President, whether he is Muslim or Christian, gay or straight. Especially if both the Senate and the House are in Republican hands. And though I don't particularly care for him, Obama is no dictator. The one thing that scares me really is the same thing that OS is preaching about, and that's control of the next batch of Supreme Court nominees. That's the big reason that we need to vote him out and let the Republicans take control of the Senate. Personally, I'm not sure who is going to beat Obama. All the Republican candidates for President are fairly lame and I don't see any of them beating him at this time. The only one that could out debate him is Gingrich and he has so much baggage that he could sink the Titanic with it. I don't see a lot of difference between Mitt Romney and Obama either. All Santorum cares about is Abortion and throwing Gays in jail and Ron Paul has no clue at all about Foreign Policy. He just wants to be an ostrich. So I'm fairly pessimistic about the Republicans taking the Presidency. I just hope they can take the Senate and the keep the House.

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I've not done a shotgun, but the rifle conversion is eazy peazy and I'm not mechanically inclined at all! Here is one of the best sites on the web for info on the Saiga. forum.Saiga-12.com

You know, it's not the fact that I think Obama will use this law, because I don't really think he will. It's that fact that at some point a President is going to use it, because he can and thinks it's a good idea. BKHelm, it's actually already been done illegally several times before. Now it's just legal. Abraham Lincoln had the U.S. Army arrest and hold Southern sympathizing Maryland Legislators prior to the vote on whether or not Maryland would secede from the Union. When the Supreme Court stepped in and said that was illegal and ordered their release Lincoln ignored the order and held them until after the vote. Obviously it worked. I believe that the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII was also illegal and was exactly what this law is now legalizing.

I'm right there with you Mike. If I ever get stopped and searched, I'm on my way to go camping. I keep my gear in the back of my van.

I picked up a Marbles Devil's Tail Shovel at SMKW this week. I've been researching them and most that have used the CS shovel liked the Devil's Much better due to the square handle. They don't turn in your hand as much. The one drawback I see in them verses the CS shovel is they weight another pound. It's also a lot bigger head, but has a defensive weapon or chopper, they should be much better! Marbles Shovel compared to CS special Forces - YouTube