Originally posted by asilvia
I dont post all that much when it comes to politics or when debates come up over the war and the like. But when people start saying
"I too get sick to the stomach when thinking about what's happening in the US now. To watch a country I admired and looked up to flush its values down the drain faster than 1930's Europe is horrible." (Sorry viking for picking your words but many many on the BBS think the same) I wonder if I am living in the same country.
That's quite all right. I don't mind being quoted.
Originally posted by asilvia
I am going to use some examples here that may or will offend many but well too bad. Hunting season has or will be starting for most of us here in the USA. We are able to go out and enjoy our freedoms unlike most Europian countries that have extremly strict laws on hunting (exception is Canada).
I think you got the wrong idea about guns, hunting and Europe. As you might have construed from my "Location" I'm from Norway; a small country in northern Europe. I used to be an avid hunter, but now I can't really find the time for it. I sold my Mauser and gave the side-by-side 12 gauge to my dad (who still hunts despite being close to 1000 years old
). Now I own these guns:
First I have to apologize for the bad quality of the picture; my phonecam isn't very good. Second I have to admit that the AG-3 (the assault rifle) isn't really mine, but is my service rifle. Me being in the territorial army (air force part of it), I get to keep the rifle at home between exercises. The MP-5k with the suppressor kit and the Wilson Combat in .45 APC are mine. While I can't find the time to hunt anymore I do take time to have some fun at the range.
Originally posted by asilvia
We are all able to walk out of our homes without fearing a car bomb, or some twisted suicide bomber may take your or your families life that day.
I dont believe any of you need to stand in a food line or depend on charity workers to feed you when your hungery.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean here.
Originally posted by asilvia
For all of you here that talk bad about what is happening to America, have you ever been in the military? Would you know how to defend this countries freedom if it slapped you in the face. I dont think so.
I'm military myself. In fact I'm one of the guys doing force protection on USAF planes when they visit the local air base here. Yup, I'm protecting your guys.
Originally posted by asilvia
Being ex-military it makes me sad to know you think this way and I was one of the few who made sure that your lives were a little better.
You can talk all you want about republican this or democrate that, it boils down to doing the right thing. That is what we are doing right here right now. Trying to make the world a better place.
"Trying" is indeed the correct word in my opinion. Some people would use the word "failing" instead.
Originally posted by asilvia
Most of you, and you know who you are, will laugh at this. More then likely you will say I am a blind follower of a poorly run administration. Well you know what? Your absolutly correct!!!! I believe in the direction this country is going, and I am not alone.
No you are not alone, and that is the disappointing part. It's also very frightening.
Originally posted by asilvia
So before I say something I shouldnt and get Skuzzified :-) You all have a great weekend!!!
You too Sir! And thank you for your thoughts.