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American Invasion: http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html

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There's your 54%, who say "I didn't need no geometry, 'cause I knows where
country's is."

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I see no boats in that post. I'll put my knowledge of geography up
against anybody too.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.

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I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably normal,
which is pretty pathetic.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably normal,
which is pretty pathetic.


They all looked like they would represent the liberal demographic - which is
why this is not so surprising.

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American Invasion: http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html


The problem with these things is they edit out all the people who say
"your map is ****ed up dude".
You ask 200 people a question and you will always get some funny
answers.

True, but these people still vote, except perhaps the crackhead who was
rattling off a whole list of countries.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably normal,
which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There are no
normal people in California.

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On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:09:01 -0800, "Usenet Joe"
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American Invasion: http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html


The problem with these things is they edit out all the people who say
"your map is ****ed up dude".
You ask 200 people a question and you will always get some funny
answers.

True, but these people still vote, except perhaps the crackhead who was
rattling off a whole list of countries.

They only vote when a Democratic operative bribes them with a carton of
smokes.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There are
no normal people in California.




Lots of normal people, just not those who came later from the Northeast.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There are
no normal people in California.




Lots of normal people, just not those who came later from the Northeast.

Ahhhh. That could certainly explain it.

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True, but these people still vote, except perhaps the crackhead who was
rattling off a whole list of countries.


They tried qualifying voters and it was tossed out as unconstitutional
in the 50s.

A simple 10 question true/false exam would suffice. Of course, it would be
the death knell of the Democratic Party.

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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:31:40 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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True, but these people still vote, except perhaps the crackhead who was
rattling off a whole list of countries.


They tried qualifying voters and it was tossed out as unconstitutional
in the 50s.

A simple 10 question true/false exam would suffice. Of course, it would
be the death knell of the Democratic Party.



And the Republican's also. A 3rd party would reign for a while.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There are
no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of almost
anything, just for the hell of it?

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On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:17:55 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of almost
anything, just for the hell of it?


When I was bringing up my daughter we used a globe. That makes more
sense to a kid than a map. You can really get some perspective if you
see where things are compared to where you are.
She has a globe now and is doing the same thing with her kids.

I like globes, but using them exclusively might explain the large number of
people who are afraid to drive 5 miles to the next neighborhood because
they're afraid they might "get lost". Lost where? Off the end of the
friggin' earth? Get a map!

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Harry Krause wrote:

NOYB wrote:

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.

You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.



Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




The sad thing is, you believe the crap you spout.

Now that is an interesting response!

Dan

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There are
no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of almost
anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol, population,
currency, etc. )

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

NOYB,
Someone with as much money as you have, should have bought this for your
kids yourself. You shouldn't have to wait for freebies from Santa.


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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

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NOYB,
Someone with as much money as you have, should have bought this for your
kids yourself. You shouldn't have to wait for freebies from Santa.

Not to worry. Santa sends me a Visa bill every January.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

The problem I had with an Atlas is the size distortion you have with maps.

Interactive games allow the child to play (or compete) with the parents or
to play on their own or friends.


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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

Actually, I found a globe was much easier to use than an atlas. I had
a hard time getting the concept of "round" across to my kids with a 2D
atlas. I discovered this when the oldest had a friend whose parents
were teaching at the Putnam Science Academy and they were from Taiwan.
Showing them on a flat map or projection and it was just a line. When
you showed them on a globe, it was a whole different level of
understanding.

I like the concept of an interactive globe - it's on of those
"play/learn" ideas that might actually work.

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On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:10:37 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

Actually, I found a globe was much easier to use than an atlas. I had
a hard time getting the concept of "round" across to my kids with a 2D
atlas. I discovered this when the oldest had a friend whose parents
were teaching at the Putnam Science Academy and they were from Taiwan.
Showing them on a flat map or projection and it was just a line. When
you showed them on a globe, it was a whole different level of
understanding.

I like the concept of an interactive globe - it's on of those
"play/learn" ideas that might actually work.

Agreed, but it's also important for kids to understand their local
surroundings. Anyone who can't find their way around their home town by the
time they're 20 or 25 really needs to be snuffed so they don't waste other
peoples' oxygen. :-)

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

I maybe be smart...but not smart enough to rattle off world population
numbers just for the heck of it.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

Actually, I found a globe was much easier to use than an atlas. I had
a hard time getting the concept of "round" across to my kids with a 2D
atlas. I discovered this when the oldest had a friend whose parents
were teaching at the Putnam Science Academy and they were from Taiwan.
Showing them on a flat map or projection and it was just a line. When
you showed them on a globe, it was a whole different level of
understanding.

I like the concept of an interactive globe - it's on of those
"play/learn" ideas that might actually work.

Agreed, but it's also important for kids to understand their local
surroundings. Anyone who can't find their way around their home town by
the time they're 20 or 25 really needs to be snuffed so they don't waste
other peoples' oxygen. :-)

Your natural selection theories and 2nd amendment beliefs make you much more
of a conservative than a liberal. How the heck can you vote for Democrats?

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Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.


On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:09:01 -0800, "Usenet Joe"
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American Invasion: http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California.
There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

Actually, I found a globe was much easier to use than an atlas. I had
a hard time getting the concept of "round" across to my kids with a 2D
atlas. I discovered this when the oldest had a friend whose parents
were teaching at the Putnam Science Academy and they were from Taiwan.
Showing them on a flat map or projection and it was just a line. When
you showed them on a globe, it was a whole different level of
understanding.

I like the concept of an interactive globe - it's on of those
"play/learn" ideas that might actually work.

Agreed, but it's also important for kids to understand their local
surroundings. Anyone who can't find their way around their home town by
the time they're 20 or 25 really needs to be snuffed so they don't waste
other peoples' oxygen. :-)

Your natural selection theories and 2nd amendment beliefs make you much
more of a conservative than a liberal. How the heck can you vote for
Democrats?

Genius has no political affiliations that you would be comfortable with.

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Doug:

I'll argue geometry with you too.


You've got to admit that some of those people seemed to reasonably
normal, which is pretty pathetic.


Normal? I was guessing that the video was shot in California. There
are no normal people in California.




How often do you sit down on the couch with your kids, and a map of
almost anything, just for the hell of it?

In fact, Santa just brought the kids an interactive globe (pen pointer
points to countries, and gives stats such as land size, capitol,
population, currency, etc. )

Interactive? Wouldn't an atlas and you on the sofa equal an interactive
experience, or are you too busy?

I maybe be smart...but not smart enough to rattle off world population
numbers just for the heck of it.

Population numbers are not the primary purpose of a map. And, a kid who
looks at a map is probably not looking for that information, either. I think
you've answered all of my questions, though.

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Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

What's really scary is that the chick was allowed to graduate from high
school.

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On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
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Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian thinkers in
Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I never
stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first time I've
been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't that right up
by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people deal
with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps of the
U.S. on the wall in almost every room.

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On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:38:08 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:

Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

I wouldn't want to mention his name, but prior to his ascension to the
presidency, we had a fellow whose only trip outside the United States
was to Mexico, despite being the son of an oil millionaire. You have to
have some interest in the world to know where countries are located.

My only trips outside the US up until three years ago were courtesy of
Uncle Sam and I was much too busy to pay attention to culture except
for the occasional R&R - even then, it was more a case of "Oh, that's
nice". My time in Australia was courtesy of Uncle Sam when we were
training with some SAS types.

I will be the first to admit that I am the prototypical Ugly American
in the sense that I could care less about other cultures - I'm just
not interested. I don't want to "understand" them, I don't want to
"know" about them, I basically don't want to have anything to do with
them. Cultural Anthropology has never been one of my interests. Other
than Ireland and a fishing trip to Cuba, I've never been outside the
confines of the US since I left the service and I have no desire to do
so.

Hell, I don't even like to leave the confines of New England and
specifically, CT, RI, MA and occasionally, NY and I get nervous when
I'm outside the CT state lines. :)

Maybe there are warrants for your arrest outside of those states?
Hmmmm.....???? :-)

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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:


Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian thinkers
in
Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I
never
stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first time
I've
been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't that right
up
by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people
deal
with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps of the
U.S. on the wall in almost every room.

There are people in my town, and I'm not making this up, my own age,
who have never been outside a twenty mile radius of their family farm.

Which in a town that is 64 square miles in area, means that they have
never been out of town in their lives.

Have you ever asked them whether they're curious what other places are like?
Hell...there are some pretty nice concerts at Tanglewood. You can even bring
a picnic basket, and a blanket, if you really want to take a big risk.

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On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:


Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian thinkers
in Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I
never stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first
time I've been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't
that right up by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people
deal with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps of
the U.S. on the wall in almost every room.


I thought Rochester was down by Wareham - towards Cape Cod.

(just kidding - spend lots of time at the UofR)

Eisboch

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wrote:

Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.
There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.
And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian
thinkers in Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss
complained that I never stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester.
This is the first time I've been back in a year". His response:
"Bull**** excuse....isn't that right up by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people
deal with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps
of the U.S. on the wall in almost every room.


I thought Rochester was down by Wareham - towards Cape Cod.

(just kidding - spend lots of time at the UofR)

Eisboch

Everyone knows Rochester is in Minnesota.

I find this scary: There are people our age who can't spell Rochester. In
40-50 years of living, it seems some people have never looked at the back of
their box of film.

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...


As a long-time editor and a several-term teacher of English at the
university level, I am not surprised by the lack of language skills among
the populace.


I recently picked up the print version of this group's newsletter:
http://www.scopeny.org/

It contained an article about a guy who felt he'd been charged too much for
moving his entire gun collection from his pistol permit to his daughter's.
The article was loaded with errors. This one was a beauty: "After getting
no stratification from the county clerk's office....."

I dropped a note to the president of the group, offering to edit his
newsletter in return for (perhaps) free membership. He responded, saying
he'd re-read the article and saw nothing wrong with it. Amazing.

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..

Do any shooting with a red dot sight?



Never. I'm already trouncing a couple of the .22 pistol shooters at the
club. They have red dot toys, I use the iron sights. This may change if they
ever learn how to pull the trigger correctly.

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Do any shooting with a red dot sight?



By the way, the other reason I don't use a laser thing is that both of my
pistols are carry pieces. There's simply no good way for a sane person to
carry a gun with a scope of any kind mounted on top. And, I'm reading some
negative things about lasers that are part of the grips.

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..


Do any shooting with a red dot sight?



By the way, the other reason I don't use a laser thing is that both of my
pistols are carry pieces. There's simply no good way for a sane person to
carry a gun with a scope of any kind mounted on top. And, I'm reading
some negative things about lasers that are part of the grips.

Just get yourself a lanyard, and open carry. I don't like the laser sights
at all, but the red dots are interesting.

Open carry? Describe further.

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:


Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian thinkers
in Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I
never stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first
time I've been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't
that right up by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people
deal with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps
of the U.S. on the wall in almost every room.


I thought Rochester was down by Wareham - towards Cape Cod.

(just kidding - spend lots of time at the UofR)

Eisboch


I know where both Rochesters are. The New York one is where one locks the
keys in the trunk of the rental car on Columbus day. Really bad move.

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is no hope.
 

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:17:28 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:02:38 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
m...
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:


Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.

And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian
thinkers
in
Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I
never
stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first time
I've
been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't that right
up
by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people
deal
with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps of
the
U.S. on the wall in almost every room.

There are people in my town, and I'm not making this up, my own age,
who have never been outside a twenty mile radius of their family farm.

Which in a town that is 64 square miles in area, means that they have
never been out of town in their lives.

Have you ever asked them whether they're curious what other places are
like?
Hell...there are some pretty nice concerts at Tanglewood. You can even
bring
a picnic basket, and a blanket, if you really want to take a big risk.

They have no interest in going anywhere. It's really odd.

Anything like some places in the Adirondacks? Porch falling off, kids
without shoes, but 2 brand new snowmobiles and a huge satellite dish?

If this video clip doesn't make you cringe, then there is nohope.
 

Doug Kanter wrote:
"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:47:45 GMT, Charlie Brown
wrote:


Those are some stupid freaking people. I remember back in college, I
was working on a group project with this one girl who was reasonably
intelligent. THe project involved some basic knolwedge of world
geography and this chic had absolutely no idea where China was on the
globe. I mean no idea, couldn't even identify the correct continent
where it is located. That really blew my mind at the time. I didn't
think people with that level of education and intelligence could be so
dim about something as important and relevant as to where major
countries are located in the world.

Not knowing where Sri Lanka is I can understand. Not knowing that
North Korea isn't part of Australia is just plain dumb.

There are highly placed students in colleges who don't have a freakin'
club where their state capital is located, nevermind where another
country is.


And then, there seems to be a concentrated enclave of provincian thinkers in
Long Island. A year after I moved away, my old boss complained that I never
stopped in to visit. "Tommy....I'm in Rochester. This is the first time I've
been back in a year". His response: "Bull**** excuse....isn't that right up
by Yonkers?"

People at my home office have no idea where Rochester is. These people deal
with transportation all day long, and have enormous, detailed maps of the
U.S. on the wall in almost every room.


Even I know where Rochester is...and I've never been there.
The reason might be that you have had an AHL hockey team there forever,
before we did, and you still have one after we lost all three of ours.
Nova Scotia Voyagers ... farm team of Montreal
Nova Scotia Oilers ......farm team of Edmonton
Halifax Citadels ......farm team of Quebec