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Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 29th 2022, 1:47 pm
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Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I lived in a Midwest town near the South for a while , and among some less educated residents the word was used casually, as was the word cracker in nearby city used by African Americans about...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 24th 2017, 3:12 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Having some experience with AYSO in California, the letter I feel aptly points the atrocious behavior of many parents in California at games, though the competitive CYSA seemed to have better...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 18th 2017, 3:16 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Yes all over the country one sees thousands of kids playing AYSO, and many playing on more advanced competitive teams. I had two children playing on high level ( for the US) teams, one in 90's and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 1st 2017, 10:49 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Why would one expect a politician who has the means to actually pay his own expenses ? The audacity of politicians never ceases to amaze me- or how the people put up with the benefits they get,...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 30th 2017, 7:03 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I haven't a doubt that Westerns at some point will stop being shown, or statues of those who served in some capacity during the Indian wars will also be removed or destroyed. The path country is on...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 6th 2017, 12:57 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Teachers generally do quite well especially when one factors in generous pension schemes, job protection, vacation etc. Their union has done a wonderful PR job convincing millions of Americans that...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 11th 2017, 4:06 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I think the case you are referring to was the Everson case in 1947. Strange ruling as you say. If I recall correctly for much of the 19th century the clause was understood as meaning the federal...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 6th 2017, 7:41 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

1.Your original post :

"people that stockpile guns and ammo are paranoid ignoramuses."

2. I pointed out that I was not aware of a survey on the issue but pointed out that based on experience in...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 5th 2017, 8:56 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I don't know what is incorrect about using the word collectors for people who collect guns but in the two areas I am familiar with that would be a better term than stockpiling.

You may be...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 5th 2017, 9:17 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Well as you don't know me I am not sure how you would know whether you are more "immediately acquainted with significantly more gun owners". So absent an unbiased study on the issue, it would seem...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 4th 2017, 8:27 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Hardly all or even maybe the majority. I lived in a state for a while where hunting is part of he culture. Many "stockpiled" guns and ammo because the expect in the future more regulation, but also I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 25th 2017, 1:41 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

That is my experience as well that generally companies put into place formal or informal policies not to give references. As far as checking whether someone has been involved in such court cases with...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 24th 2017, 6:45 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

A big part of the whole issue is potential legal costs. No matter what the law says employees can often know a company will settle just as an investment decision of looking at costs of defending. ...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 17th 2017, 1:00 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I thought it was a bit strange the trooper saying that as well.

I am amazed how deer are able to hide in environments around some rural towns in the Midwest. We had a very small forest in front of...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 17th 2017, 9:21 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Not sure how accurate but State trooper told me that biggest problem in deer being hit and effect is how driver reacts, and generally that women had more serious accidents with deer. I asked why and...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 16th 2017, 8:47 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Wife hit a deer, and large truck hit her car from behind. Car was totally destroyed except by a miracle her driving seat. State patrol had never seen any one survive such an accident.

But the...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 6th 2017, 8:53 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I agree with much you have just written. The idea that it is just white working class males among the enlisted men gives a false impression. Among the groups I got to know while most were white...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 5th 2017, 7:06 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I never have understood how any draft dodger could end up being commander in chief.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 5th 2017, 7:00 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

There was nothing dishonest said. I gave an opinion. If you took that as "gloating" or the opinion offended you, then that was not the intent. As I didn't vote for Trump there is no reason for me to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 4th 2017, 10:56 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I don't know about the Army, and I didn't serve in the military, but I did run a company where we gave a very strong preference to hiring Marines, and last two years I have occasion to speak to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 4th 2017, 8:14 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I remember such comments about the Iraqi army and the Republican guards, they didn't last too long against a concerted American and British military effort. The equipment, discipline and training...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 4th 2017, 7:55 am
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Quite agree there will be different views among the troops, and I did point out in the beginning post my observation from speaking to one group. I would think the troops would have some degree of...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 3rd 2017, 10:01 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

Yea would be tough, hah.

Besides general rules about political involvement, I would think one wouldn't want partisan opinions interfering with cohesion. I don't know just observations form...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 3rd 2017, 9:55 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

They also take an oath to obey the President.

Yes precisely because the Army is supposed to be non-political is why such a message would be conveyed to recruits. I assume the recruitment process...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 3rd 2017, 9:00 pm
Replies: 9,902
Views: 893,208
Posted By morpeth

Re: WTF in America

I have had conversations in 2015 with some new Marine recruits, very early on they were given instructions about not criticizing Obama, they probably now are getting reminders not to praise Trump. I...
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