Saturday, December 13, 2014
John McCain on Torture
I agree with John McCain. #TortureReport pic.twitter.com/5qvJ9kCoQ5
— Zach Green (@140elect) December 11, 2014Ohio Gun Reform Bill goes to Governor Kasich
H.B. 234 is an 18 page reform of Ohio’s firearms laws, though most of the 18 pages are existing law. The reforms are simple commonsense reforms of provisions of state law that were unduly restrictive and made no sense. This was reflected by the large vote margins for passage of the bill; 24-6 in the Senate, 69-16 in the House.
The bill now goes to Governor Kasich, who has not indicated if he will sign it or not. Disarmists are already lobbying the Governor in an attempt to have him veto the bill. Governor Kasich has 10 days from receipt of the bill to either veto or sign it. If he takes no action, the bill becomes law without his signature. In general, laws go into effect in Ohio 90 days after final action by the Governor.
Some of the major provisions of the bill are:
- Creates reciprocity to recognize concealed handgun permits from other states, much as drivers licenses are recognized.
- Eliminates a provision in the law that equated semi-automatics firearms that could accept magazines with a capacity of more than 30 rounds as automatic weapons.
- States that the Ohio CHL will meet the requirements of the national instant check system. This should allow CHL holders to purchase firearms by presenting their CHL to firearms dealers.
- Allows for training certification by any “national gun advocacy organization” instead of the National Rifle Association specifically.
- Allows for partial training online, but requires two hours of in person range time for CHL permit training.
- Extends Ohio CHL permit expiration to the date of expiration on the permit, instead of upon change of residency.
- Provides that entry into parking lots with a CHL shall not be considered criminal trespass.
- Allows people in the Military, Peace Corps, and Service to America six months grace to renew an Ohio concealed handgun license.
- Creates as “Shall Sign” provision for chief law enforcement officers who process National Firearms Act (NFA) forms.
- Allows people with legal gun mufflers to use them for hunting game.
And he also doesn't (didn't?) look like Errol Flynn..
This is a reconstruction of what someone from Palestine at about the time of "Jesus" would have looked like (source):
Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, associate professor of world Christianity at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, says that "While Western imagery is dominant, in other parts of the world he is often shown as black, Arab or Hispanic."
Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, associate professor of world Christianity at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, says that "While Western imagery is dominant, in other parts of the world he is often shown as black, Arab or Hispanic."
Friday, December 12, 2014
Wonders of the Solar System- Winter Solstice
You think I am going to take the word of an anonymous dumbfuck on the internet about this topic when I have had what I posted has been confirmed by reputable astronomers? Professor Karlis Kaufmanis being one of them. Here, Professor Brian Cox explains the winter solstice. Another example of the importance of the Solstice is Stonehenge.
Ancient peoples were very attentive to seasons and the Sun's position in the sky, because their livelihood depended on planting and harvesting at the proper times. The winter solstice was seen as the rebirth of the sun in those days. The astronomical phenomena were well known about the Solstice in ancient times: and they would have been far more in tune with the seasons and stars than some idiot who might fancy himself a "survivalist".
You can believe what you want--it's more than fine with me if you want to say black is white and get killed at a pedestrian crossing.
On the other hand, I only trust people whose reputation I can verify: not anonymous dumbfucks from the internet.
I'll toss in another point--you would need to have some sort of close date to be able to say that a star chart accurately reflected the sky at the time in question. No one has a definite date for Jesus' birth (if he even actually existed), which means that is not really a valid refutation of something which is an annually occurring phenomenon. Unless, you claim to have an exact date for Jesus' birth, which I seriously doubt you do since there is no actual agreement on when that could have happened even using the Bible as a reference.
Seriously, you've done something Biblical scholars have been trying to do for millennia if you really have this date. Take a bow and be proud of yourself.
But I seriously doubt you would be intelligent enough to do that since, as I said, far better minds than yours have been trying for millennia to come up with an exact date.
Additionally, the crucifixion and resurrection is a motif in other mystery religions, which hints that the astronomical symbolism explanation is more likely than an actual star. This is especially true since there is that solstice connection even if all the elements of being a saviour are missing. The Solstice was an important celebration of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, which was something which has caused Christian scholars to dislike the link between the Solstice and the celebration of "Christ's birth" from the beginning.
Thank you. Now, don't bother me unless you can say something intelligent.
Ancient peoples were very attentive to seasons and the Sun's position in the sky, because their livelihood depended on planting and harvesting at the proper times. The winter solstice was seen as the rebirth of the sun in those days. The astronomical phenomena were well known about the Solstice in ancient times: and they would have been far more in tune with the seasons and stars than some idiot who might fancy himself a "survivalist".
You can believe what you want--it's more than fine with me if you want to say black is white and get killed at a pedestrian crossing.
On the other hand, I only trust people whose reputation I can verify: not anonymous dumbfucks from the internet.
I'll toss in another point--you would need to have some sort of close date to be able to say that a star chart accurately reflected the sky at the time in question. No one has a definite date for Jesus' birth (if he even actually existed), which means that is not really a valid refutation of something which is an annually occurring phenomenon. Unless, you claim to have an exact date for Jesus' birth, which I seriously doubt you do since there is no actual agreement on when that could have happened even using the Bible as a reference.
Seriously, you've done something Biblical scholars have been trying to do for millennia if you really have this date. Take a bow and be proud of yourself.
But I seriously doubt you would be intelligent enough to do that since, as I said, far better minds than yours have been trying for millennia to come up with an exact date.
Additionally, the crucifixion and resurrection is a motif in other mystery religions, which hints that the astronomical symbolism explanation is more likely than an actual star. This is especially true since there is that solstice connection even if all the elements of being a saviour are missing. The Solstice was an important celebration of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, which was something which has caused Christian scholars to dislike the link between the Solstice and the celebration of "Christ's birth" from the beginning.
Thank you. Now, don't bother me unless you can say something intelligent.
You wonder why I think you are a pack of morons?
It's the Second AMENDMENT, not ARTICLE II--Dipshits!
Article II deals with executive powers, which you would know if you had any idea of what the Constitution actually says.
Oh the irony! Article 2, Section 2: "...The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the MILITIA of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States..."
But, you DON'T have any idea of what the fuck is going on most of the time (pointing out how stupid you people are would be a full time job), which is why you can be duped into an idiotic interpretation of the Second Amendment--you have no fucking idea of what you are talking about.
Even better, the Second Amendment is misquoted instead of "the free state" this says "the state".
Oh, dear: he's a STATIST.
Well, this clown now has a permanent reminder of his stupidity.
Or maybe he likes Obama deep down in his heart...which goes with his latent statist tendencies.
Now, piss off and worry about how much drool is dripping from your mouths.
Oh the irony! Article 2, Section 2: "...The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the MILITIA of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States..."
But, you DON'T have any idea of what the fuck is going on most of the time (pointing out how stupid you people are would be a full time job), which is why you can be duped into an idiotic interpretation of the Second Amendment--you have no fucking idea of what you are talking about.
Even better, the Second Amendment is misquoted instead of "the free state" this says "the state".
Oh, dear: he's a STATIST.
Well, this clown now has a permanent reminder of his stupidity.
Or maybe he likes Obama deep down in his heart...which goes with his latent statist tendencies.
Now, piss off and worry about how much drool is dripping from your mouths.
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