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The rant thread...

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by buckeye, Feb 3, 2013.

  1. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I am really having a hard time reading the morning news on the internet. From a guy that burned a rainbow flag in Iowa and is convicted of a hate crime and sentenced to 15 years, to another guy that wants to keep a coyote as an emotional support animal, and of course the democrats debate.
     
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    But burning a US Flag...

    Shake your head, have another cup of Joe and step away from the news.
     
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    opossumhunterNC Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I don't normally endorse the fake news NYT but the article they just did on location tracking is surprisingly good and accurate (and scary as ****). Kind of a long read but really worth it if you care about how your location is being tracked, collected, and sold. Often without your knowledge or consent.

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/19/opinion/location-tracking-cell-phone.html
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Anybody following my movements and online activity is going to be pretty bored.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    No **** if he burned a US flag wearing a pink knitted hat he would have been celebrated.
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Puma is coming out with a $105 shoe, the shoe is designed for gamers. Do you really need a specific shoe to sit on your ass and play video games?
     
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  7. Fix

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    Going to a funeral service and being the only one there from wife's family (funeral was of their side) yet I'm the black sheep because I'm a Hunter and conservative.... I just said my goodbyes and held my beautiful wifes hand and we left half way through Beatles Let it Be.
     
  8. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    So I subscribe to the theory that there are only 2 kinds of people that wear sunglasses indoors, blind people and a-holes. Today I had an appointment at the clinic and it is attached to the hospital so there is a central desk for check in. I am not very good at waiting in line but I am not an outward a-hole but if my thoughts were cartoon bubbles I would be an uber a-hole. Anyway the guy in front of me seems to be taking what I deemed longer than most. The guy turned his head and I saw he was wearing sunglasses, yep I thought only two kinds. He got done and turned and yep he had the white cane. Oh sure my thoughts have made me an a-hole but the theory was supported.
     
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    And I thought I had pet- peeves!

    SotaPop, you gotta quit living with so much hate. Ain't good for the ticker.
     
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    You say "the white cane" I've never noticed, but is that the norm for blind people? Do they care what color it is?
     
  11. Fix

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    I'm fairly sure they don't pay extra to get the bedazzled ones
     
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    I’ve always wondered why blind folks wear sunglasses in the first place. Kind of redundant if you ask me.
     
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    opossumhunterNC Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I say let him have the coyote. Getting mauled to death in your sleep is a surefire way to eliminate any emotional issues.
     
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    I don't have hate, the world goes tick tock, I have issues with people that go tock tic.
     
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    I did a google search on what the cane blind people use is called.
     
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    Plus I just got done doctoring had my blood work all checked, had a head mri, all my arteries and eyes checked, it is all good I am not going to have a heart attack or a stroke, hell my blood pressure is only borderline. I am all good.
     
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    Had a couple of older guys, late 60's, in our bar wearing sunglasses. I asked if they were going to be welding things. It was dark in the bar already and no need for sunglasses. They were known druggies and they think by hiding their eyes no one will know.
     
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    impossible.jpg

    The impossible burger is stupid. If the above is true why not keep some kibble in your car to tide you over until you get home where you can make something better.
     
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    Especially when those vegan d-bags ***** about their meatless burgers are being grilled on the same grill as regular meat burgers, like they have vegan kosher rules we need to abide by.
     
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    The medical field in general. I am having an issue with my right eye, I get a weird sensation above my right eye and the vision goes black for 5-10 minutes. I went to the doctor and he ran every kind of test imaginable with the last being a head scan. Nothing wrong evidently doctor told me to let him know if it continues to happen and it has. Evidently I am having silent migraines according to him. I guess if there are no more tests to charge $ for we can go to monitoring status.
     

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