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OK, thanks. This is a debate as old as consciousness that neither side can definitively prove, so as Tanks said, it's a matter of faith (and there is nothing wrong with that). I was mostly just curious why it's surprising that sportsmen/outdoorsmen in particular are agnostic or atheists vs...

Either or both work, whatever you prefer.

70% is certainly a majority but not a "monolith" by definition.

I don't fully follow the logic here but would be curious to understand.

Oh, okay. My bad. Didn't realize that negates everything. If you're implying that banks are not "business" and/or can't be used in this conversation because it's not your preferred flavor, that's nonsense. In addition, a great deal of bankers become investors and business owners and operators...

Anecdotal of course, but given my personal experiences, I don't think I'm kidding myself. I studied liberal arts in undergrad and went to business school. Apart from two courses (financial derivatives and quantitative portfolio management), business school was a walk in the park compared to...

Liberal arts covers the humanities and fine arts, which is what most people associate with "liberal arts", but it also includes social sciences, natural sciences (biology, earth science, et al), and the formal sciences (mathematics). Even the softer edges of "liberal arts" like the humanities...

Of course. The ones who aren't and who are contemplating going in hock to receive a subpar education with no discernible path should reassess their choices. It's not society's responsibility to pay for them to study communications at DeVry University just because they think they should go to...

I actually group top-tier state schools like UVA and UMich together with top liberal arts schools, as acceptance to that tier of public school (especially as an out-of-state student) is equivalent to getting accepted to a top LAC like Williams or Brown. They have comparable acceptance rates and...

This is true, but I can promise you that McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, Apple, Oracle, Yale Law School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and thousands of other employers and graduate schools do not care how many free online college classes you've taken from Harvard. That won't get you a...

In terms of placement and outcome, there's a distinction between studying what many here would consider a bullsh*t non-STEM major (English, History, Political Science, Sociology, etc.) at a no-name private college or typical state university and a top-tier/recognized liberal arts college or...

This is a Sako 85 Deluxe from the Sako custom shop. Upgraded wood with oil-rubbed finish, dark gloss bluing on the metal, fixed internal magazine.

I haven't looked at any of the filings, but having a net profit > gross revenues can be possible and totally legitimate in accordance with GAAP. It would just mean the company generates significant non-operating income (gains on disposal of assets; FX currency gains; other extraordinary income)...

The "clan of twits" doing their "henpecking" are certainly not doing it over "senseless bullshit" or some desire to "micromanage the shit out of a comment". They are asking you to be accurate with your language so that you don't accuse the wrong person of committing something that resulted in a...

"I personally don't want to vote for Trump" =/= "Yes [Biden] sucks, but DON'T vote for his only viable opposition" It's insincere and overly reductionist to pretend like those are the same sentiments. One sharing his distaste for a candidate is not the same thing as telling others not to vote...

I'm quite a bit younger than a lot of people on here. I grew up in a very working class portion of the northeast with a relatively even mix of Republicans and Democrats. The Republican Party of my youth, the one I remember, was the party of the smart and successful: small business owners...

I am probably an outlier, but I taught myself how to hunt, and it was well into adulthood. Growing up, I had no immediate family who hunted, though lots of friends and acquaintances did. I gradually warmed to the idea and then went for it. In the modern world there are so many resources at one's...

One of you reloading magicians needs to design some .500 Jeffery rat shot. :giggle:

It's amazing how much the retail has increased in the last 2-3 years. I believe non-upgraded CLIIs were ~$2,700-2,800 and SM12s ~$3,200-3,300 in 2021.

How does it feed and function? The one I had (also a BNIB CZ 550 American Safari Magnum in .416 Rigby) was a little finicky and definitely would have required a tune-up before I would want to use it in on DG. It was always the second round out of the mag (from left side of the mag box) that...

Congrats! Krish is a great guy to deal with. That is infinitely nicer wood than what I received on the "fancy grade" new in box CZ550 I bought sight unseen from a liquidator a couple years ago. Caveat emptor if you're not putting eyes on the rifle, of course, but I was expecting something like...

Yes. Not certain of the grade, but it's upgraded from their standard walnut.

Excellent choices. I almost ordered a Sauer 404 stutzen before going with the Steyr SM12 in 9.3x62. I believe you could/can order Sauer 404s through New England Custom Gun, but based on what you said it sounds like they discontinued the stutzen (that would be a shame). I ordered the Steyr SM12...

Gorgeous wood. My favorites are the far left (nice choice!) and second from right, though they are all beautiful. Congrats.

My opinion only, but America's best, brightest, and most motivated don't want to be politicians. They want to actually create and do real, tangible things--not hobnob and write policy. The best and brightest in this country lead through their personal and professional actions and don't need (or...

Is it only one kind of groupthink that's susceptible to this, or is it universal to all flavors of groupthink? As far as I am aware, AI manipulation holds no ideological or party lines.

Beautiful rifle. I love the round body. One can dream! Question on double rifle forends and stocks from an uninformed neophyte: Do modern manufacturers make new rifles with splinter style forends? I know I've seen them on older vintages, but most modern doubles I see have the heftier...

Gross. I understand politics is a dirty business and being a sycophant is often a pathway to bigger and better things in that world, but I can't imagine standing up behind a guy and acting like this when said guy continually embarrasses you on a personal level in front of the world. Makes me...

I feel like we as a country could make a lot of progress on solving some of these issues with the right person in office. But I do not think we will address division in this country by putting forth what is probably the most divisive candidate in American political history. His candidacy will...

Which would be disastrous for the down-ballot races.

I'm part of the 27% of registered Republicans who voted for Haley yesterday. I voted for her because I think she is truly the best candidate in the remaining pool, has the best chance of winning the general election, and I sincerely hope that she can be the (R) nominee in November. No ulterior...

Whatever helps you sleep at night, my friend.

Did you use your "jump to conclusions" mat to arrive there, Tom Smykowski?

From two pages ago: Well then... Let's see: If someone admits to piracy and theft and I call them a pirate and thief, how is that libel?

Yes, today I am Captain Clueless, but you sir are a thief. One day I might get promoted to Major or even Colonel Clueless, but you will always be an admitted thief and pirate.

You publicly outed yourself as an unapologetic thief and advocate for piracy, and I pointed that out. That's not bait and there's no trolling here.

"It's not stealing and piracy when I do it, because of false equivalencies and reasons." I'm sure the looters and pillagers felt the same way about the stolen Nikes and TVs. "Well, it's not as bad as stealing cars or robbing banks. So no big deal. The store owners are all rich and have...

I would think Haley could also do well with the Indian American diaspora given that she's just as Indian-American as Ramaswamy (born to two Indian immigrant parents; birth name Nimarata Nikki Randhawa).

So you're against spending money to protect and secure the border, but you do want to deport every person that's come across the border in the last two years? Wouldn't it make more sense (financially and logistically) to spend the money on the border security (i.e. preventing the illegal...

Very nice rifle. Congrats! Thanks for sharing. The SBS and three-position tang thumbwheel safety are also features on the newer CLII. I had one in .270 Win that I sold last year. It's a very slick system--I particularly liked the third position that allowed the bolt handle to be pressed closer...

I hear/read this a lot on this site and elsewhere. Not doubting it's true in some parts of the world/country, but I must not live there or know the right gunmakers. Every good gunmaker I've personally talked to about putting together a custom or bespoke bolt action (especially one with high...

Sorry for the delay, Brent. I haven't been posting much these days because you convinced me that one can't properly engage in discourse if one's handle/avatar is that of a fictional character. I thought I had arguments I could support with facts, but then I realized I was just part of the...

"Hi there, the article you posted seems to actually oppose and not support the argument you were making. Did you read it? Also, what support do you have for the assertions you made?" "That's an insult! Accordingly, I refuse to answer your questions, will not discuss any of the actual content in...

This is solid logic and reasoning. You are very smart.

It amazes me that the people who make images like this can't be bothered to use spell check (or confirm whether something is a real quote, for that matter). How an image like this is supposed to sway or inform those with a head on their shoulders is beyond me. Maybe it's a level of 4D chess I...

Jerry, Beautiful new rifle! They really went all out on the engraving. You might recognize this one: My SM12 stutzen in 9.3x62.

Hi @Jager Waffen74, I uploaded these pics to an 8x57 thread discussion and I'm not sure how/why it created a separate media file. But no, it's not for sale. Thanks for the message.