Fodaoson Loc: South Texas

On August 22 the Tribune published Lincoln's response, in which he explained, "... If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that...." Abraham Lincoln

GoCubs Loc: Earth

I believe it. Sucks that we are where we are.

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

I disagree, I think they are being paid and encouraged. Eventually, the truth will come out.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

The argument has made it's way to China...

Black and white expats are separating...

It's insanity...

Was told by a guy I've known for 16 years I should apologize for my white privilege...

My use of the term nigger in my response was absolutely pejorative

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

He kind of did all three... No?

GoCubs Loc: Earth

LOL! Luv it!

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

I don't... We've been friends for sixteen years... Our kids play together... Our wives go shopping... I've drank hundreds of beer with him... Went to each other's weddings..

This is bullshit...

Rose42

I agree. This is all orchestrated.

JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida

What brought it on? That’s so bizarre. I guess you didn’t have to work for your degrees because they were handed to you.

GoCubs Loc: Earth

Sorry, CD. I clearly misunderstood or I wouldn't have replied the way I did. My bad. I get it now though. Sucks.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

All good...

Lots of misunderstandings going around these days...

Nice to know they can be cleared up so easily...

Lt. Rob Polans ret.

Go on a survival site and get a TAC crossbow, they really aren't that expensive. Something like $40. I've seen expensive ones in eBay they probably have cheap ones too, mine is years old.

jwrevagent

I sort of still wonder about the preppers. It is fine that they are prepared and have tons of supplies and ammunition to protect they and their families-good for you-but are you prepared to share your largesse with the elderly and infirm who cannot use fire arms because of some physical condition? Or are you no better than the thugs that loot and destroy and it is every man for himself? I suspect it is the latter. I had this discussion many years ago with a Mormon leader who said that every Mormon should stock a year's worth of supplies for the coming famine. So I asked him if he would then encourage them to share with those that either could not afford to stockpile, or perhaps did not have the room to stockpile? His answer was no, they can fend for themselves-they did not heed the warning-but some did not hear the warning, some had no way to follow through, and so you would listen to children crying because they are starving, and stay locked in your shelter rather than help? I want no part of a movement or a religion that advocates that. Face it, we are all going to have to face our Maker at some point, and frankly, I would rather face Him having helped some one else because I know that is how He wants me to live, than to face Him having been instrumental in allowing others to die when you could have helped them. Remember the Good Samaritan? Look it up, or google it. I shake too much and have not the eyesight I had when I was young to safely use a firearm or crossbow or anything else of that nature. So, I will die in the coming whatever this is, and that is OK with me. I do not want to live in a society that is so selfish and uncivilized as to deny human compassion and care to some one. Bad enough that we kill babies. Yup, I think I am really tired of this life. And no, I will not end it myself-that is for my God to do when He sees fit.

GoCubs Loc: Earth

This is the single best post I have ever read on OPP. Kudo's, sir. You are a very wise and compassionate man.

JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida

There are Preppers and there are preppers. Some try to prepare as if for Armageddon. Some like myself prepare for emergencies. Hurricanes, civil unrest that sort of thing. Being a Christian I'd have a hard time not sharing with someone truly in need. If the choice comes down to my family or them I will choose my family.