Politics

[Aaron N]

this is a fair point. but to my assessment Zelensky is a leader that doesn't love his people. its well established he will lose more than he'll gain.

Care to embellish on this one?

 

[Tanks]

this is a fair point. but to my assessment Zelensky is a leader that doesn't love his people. its well established he will lose more than he'll gain.

That is the same guy that said: “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride" to the US offer to evacuate Kyiv, right?

 

[rookhawk]

Carry a big stick. But never, ever post online suggesting or talking about how you would use the big stick.

If the worst case comes and you use the big stick. A prosecutor will search for your online presence. And use statements against you. If you sound like Dirty Harry you weaken your defense.

I have to remind myself of this fact all the time. It’s easy to get carried away. Not meaning anything by it.

Add to that, never customize your CCW. No flags. No skulls. No sayings. No stupid “smile and wait for the flash”. Then on to bullets, never use anything called “zombie” or any other catchy name for a personal defense ammo.

The prosecution will try to find every angle to suggest you were a mad man with biases and fringe beliefs just waiting to use excessive force. God help the guy that has a Gadsden flag on his 1911 grips or other similar adornments.

I remind everyone of the duty to retreat when possible and to never glorify justified use of deadly force of another online. Be careful out there.

 

[Tanks]

I remind everyone of the duty to retreat when possible and to never glorify justified use of deadly force of another online. Be careful out there.

Just for clarification, most States do not have "duty to retreat" not even CA. Of course, it is prudent to avoid confrontation but do not get killed because you are trying to retreat.

 

[mark-hunter]

Care to embellish on this one?

Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies

New law sparks concern among Western allies as critics say move undermines the authority of the watchdogs.

www.bbc.com

Demonstrations?
5 years ago, corruption was an issue, today, corruption is again the issue.
How come?

With President Trump, 5 years ago (corruption and other issues):

The western press speculates on the possible releiver of Zelensky, to be general Zaluzhny?
Why should he be relieved? Who asked them to find a candidate?

Who is Valery Zaluzhny? Ukraine's ex-army chief could challenge Zelensky

Speculation is mounting about a possible successor to the Ukrainian president following Donald Trump's calls for elections to be held in Ukraine.

www.newsweek.com

There are more questions than answers, but where there is smoke, there is a fire.

The reality is, we do not know people's support to President Zelensky till real elections are organized. Safe bet is to keep reservations.

 

[Tanks]

There are more questions than answers, but where there is smoke, there is a fire.

Ah, so Trump's Russia connection is real based on all the smoke? Explains, why he pivoted towards Putin I guess.

 

[mark-hunter]

Explains, why he pivoted towards Putin I guess.

I would say, President Trump, more like he held the same course in two terms on this matter.
President Biden's policy did not reach results. No Victory.
Which political course is better? Yet to be seen.

Later edit, and America voted for Trump, on his rhetoric. This means something.

 

[Tanks]

I would say, President Trump, more like he held the same course in two terms on this matter.
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So, you are agreeing on him being a Russian asset all this time based on the "smoke"?

 

[LivingTheDream]

So, you are agreeing on him being a Russian asset all this time based on the "smoke"?

What is the "Smoke" that he is a Russian asset?

 

[rookhawk]

Just for clarification, most States do not have "duty to retreat" not even CA. Of course, it is prudent to avoid confrontation but do not get killed because you are trying to retreat.

The guy that posts he thinks he has a duty to retreat is less likely to get prosecuted than the guy that posts "Stand your ground" memes all over the web.

 

[mdwest]

Add to that, never customize your CCW. No flags. No skulls. No sayings. No stupid “smile and wait for the flash”. Then on to bullets, never use anything called “zombie” or any other catchy name for a personal defense ammo.

The prosecution will try to find every angle to suggest you were a mad man with biases and fringe beliefs just waiting to use excessive force. God help the guy that has a Gadsden flag on his 1911 grips or other similar adornments.

I remind everyone of the duty to retreat when possible and to never glorify justified use of deadly force of another online. Be careful out there.

Concur with all.. except duty to retreat.. which is something that requires quite a bit of situational awareness... (for example, under TX law there is no duty to retreat.. whereas MN, NY, HI, and many other states have very strict duty to retreat laws.. so.. you better know where you are and what the laws are if youre not going to try to physically remove yourself from a threatening situation as a priority.. )

Its been 25+ years.. but when I went through both the Glock Armorer and the Sig Armorers courses the instructors were very clear.. DONT MODIFY YOUR GUNS... the liability just isnt worth it.. for CCW, carry factory only.. they even went so far as to encourage us not to swap out Glock triggers with NY1 or NY2 triggers which increase the trigger pull weight and are OEM parts.. because there had already been lawsuits filed against individuals and agencies that had gone with heavier triggers for "safety" reasons.. but then were getting sued under the auspices that "you cant be accurate with a 12 lb trigger... you didnt actually mean to kill my client.. you were trying to wound him!" (or you didnt mean to wound my client and cause him a life long injury and pain.. you intended on killing him!)...

We were told swapping out parts for other OEM parts of the EXACT SAME design was ok.. but ZERO modification to parts and ZERO swapping out of parts for non original parts was recommended..

 

[Tanks]

What is the "Smoke" that he is a Russian asset?

All the media stating the "Russian collusion" for the 2016 election.

Now, before you get your knickers in a twist, I only mentioned it because allegation of corruption of Zelensky is just that, allegations by various media that has an agenda. If that is a viable smoke for Zelensky then the same standard applies to Trump who was also vilified and slandered by media.

Same folks also stated Zelensky had bought a Yacht, jewelry etc. with the US aid funds.

 

[steve white]

The guy that posts he thinks he has a duty to retreat is less likely to get prosecuted than the guy that posts "Stand your ground" memes all over the web.

I have CCW insurance, yet frankly could probably not afford to be grand juried even if I was proven innocent....it's costly to save your own life.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Add to that, never customize your CCW. No flags. No skulls. No sayings. No stupid “smile and wait for the flash”. Then on to bullets, never use anything called “zombie” or any other catchy name for a personal defense ammo.

The prosecution will try to find every angle to suggest you were a mad man with biases and fringe beliefs just waiting to use excessive force. God help the guy that has a Gadsden flag on his 1911 grips or other similar adornments.

I remind everyone of the duty to retreat when possible and to never glorify justified use of deadly force of another online. Be careful out there.

A Customized zombie killer CCW is bad for your freedom.


Brandishing, warning shots, acting the wrong way, saying things the wrong way, will get extra scrutiny from the prosecutor and or grand jury.


In some jurisdictions, you’re better off getting shot or handing off your money to the bad guy.
Compared to him getting everything you own and you go to jail.

There is so much you need to know before you pull your weapon. And then the more you learn the less you want carry it.

 

[Tanks]

Brandishing, warning shots, acting the wrong way, saying things the wrong way, will get extra scrutiny from the prosecutor and or grand jury.

In CA that will get you arrested. You are supposed to shoot the guy if needed but will be breaking laws by brandishing or warning shots (public endangerment).

 

[mark-hunter]

So, you are agreeing on him being a Russian asset all this time based on the "smoke"?

I wouldnt go that far! But you just made me laugh! Even the journalists forgot about the Russian probe!

 

[Altitude sickness]

In CA that will get you arrested. You are supposed to shoot the guy if needed but will be breaking laws by brandishing or warning shots (public endangerment).

That is the exact cause of why I’m passionate on this subject. I dealt with an armed aggressor that was brandishing and threatening others.

I’ve broached this story here before.
I initially said the “wrong” things when the police arrived. And was acting the “wrong” way.

Luckily I was in a favorable jurisdiction and got good counsel to correct my early stupid statements. I was not charged and the other guy went to jail for quite some time.

When it’s statement time Clark Kent. Not Superman

 

[Brent in Az]

In CA that will get you arrested. You are supposed to shoot the guy if needed but will be breaking laws by brandishing or warning shots (public endangerment).

California is the type of place wear you could get arrested wearing a MAGA hat, yet the needle pushing junkies, shoplifters, and ilegal alien criminals go free.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Actually, Brandishing and warning shots land you in hot water pretty much everywhere. If you skin the smoke wagon. You better need to use it.

 

[Brent in Az]

Trump stated they are organizing a face to face meeting between Putin & Zelinskyy.
I know it may be a necessary step, but damn, it would be hard to sit across from a P.O.S like Putin,who is responsible for the deaths of many Ukrainian civilians, including children.