commander faschisto wrote:...snip...
Hey Hoot: Re that cartoon you posted...I hope you don't think that's a bad thing!?
No, it was in response to Ruger allegedly forecasting all their attention to manufacturing AR platforms after the election because somehow, the government once again is going to be coming after peoples ARs. Many opposition pundits predict that if elected, the Clinton presidency will be no more than a third Obama term of office. Considering how well AR manufacturers have done by him in his two terms, that should be great news for them. Depends if the consumers stampede once again when they hear the snakes rattle.
I believe in a democratic principled government where 51% call the tune for the other 49%, even if I'm on the short side of that equation. I first voted in 72 and we've suffered through all kinds of "lesser of two evils" presidents over the years. Their inability to break us so far gives testimony to the fact that they are still at the mercy of congress. I don't count on the Supreme Court anymore, ever since the Citizens United decision spawned a new set of destinations for dark money. One of many bad decisions over those 44 years. They're esoteric. The world isn't. -nuff said-
Life goes on despite our best efforts.
PS: I'm sorry if my attempt at some levity put a damper on this thread.
On a bright note. I meet with my doctor in 10 days to discuss my left hip replacement surgery. Given how well my out of shape, overweight, living vicariously through the television, 84 yr old dad has fared with his replacement last month, I have high hopes of regaining my mobility and getting back out on the range in 2017. I have an almost overwhelming amount of experiments to pursue and am very frustrated this year. It's heartening to see so many enthusiasts who are enthralled with the bolt action version of this AR caliber and look forward to reading more about their exploits.
Hoot (aka "Festus" at work)