freethefly

What the H*** is UA? So I'm thinking you have never been in. It was called AWOL. And it has been 50 yrs, just a month ago. YEE-HAW JerryBaumchen AWOL for 50 years? Probably get a month of restricted to base, latrine duty and, forfeiture of one month of pay. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Perhaps instead of ending all death penalty cases we should instead simply look at limiting the death penalty to the worst of the worst. Me? I think that if a person kills someone (or arranges the death of someone) while in prison, that person have shown that he/she is a danger to the lives of others that cannot be eliminated. Who here thinks that a humane option is to let a person live who kills while in prison? Solitary confinement with no contact to the outside. Death is the easy way out. Where is the punishment? Kill my loved ones and I wish upon you years and years of agony. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

The Robertson Family Offical Statement http://duckcommander.com/news/robertson-family-offical-statement So, Phil Robertson must also believe other "words" of this god fella: However, you may purchase male or female slaves from among the foreigners who live among you. You may also purchase the children of such resident foreigners, including those who have been born in your land. You may treat them as your property, passing them on to your children as a permanent inheritance. You may treat your slaves like this, but the people of Israel, your relatives, must never be treated this way. (Leviticus 25:44-46 NLT) When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she will not be freed at the end of six years as the men are. If she does not please the man who bought her, he may allow her to be bought back again. But he is not allowed to sell her to foreigners, since he is the one who broke the contract with her. And if the slave girl's owner arranges for her to marry his son, he may no longer treat her as a slave girl, but he must treat her as his daughter. If he himself marries her and then takes another wife, he may not reduce her food or clothing or fail to sleep with her as his wife. If he fails in any of these three ways, she may leave as a free woman without making any payment. (Exodus 21:7-11 NLT) As you approach a town to attack it, first offer its people terms for peace. If they accept your terms and open the gates to you, then all the people inside will serve you in forced labor. But if they refuse to make peace and prepare to fight, you must attack the town. When the LORD your God hands it over to you, kill every man in the town. But you may keep for yourselves all the women, children, livestock, and other plunder. You may enjoy the spoils of your enemies that the LORD your God has given you. (Deuteronomy 20:10-14) If a man is caught in the act of raping a young woman who is not engaged, he must pay fifty pieces of silver to her father. Then he must marry the young woman because he violated her, and he will never be allowed to divorce her. (Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NLT) The bible is an awful book that commands that a person rape, murder, abuse children, put others into slavery all in the name of some imaginary magical friend. Your imaginary friend is a lunatic in need of Thorazine. Mark Twain said it best; "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Outstanding choices are: Uncle Shelby's Kiddie Corner, by Shel Silverstein Andrew Dice Clay reads Mother Goose and Mr. Mike meets Uncle Remus/Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Stories - Michael O'Donohue & Garrett Morris Wait until the kid is old enough to want comic books and gets a load of my collection of Zap Comics, Bijou Funnies, Wonder Wart Hog (like the rig) and Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (like the Nelson Bro's theme) and the like. As a member of this family, a warped sense of humor comes with the territory. BSBD, Winsor No Dr.Atomic? "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

That always helps.. That it did although, a few more days in Maui would had been better. The Navy just wouldn't foot the bill for a hotel and to fly me back to San Diego. They had no problem flying me there and giving me first class lodging at RTC when I joined "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Cool, I have the book. Got it through Soldier of Fortune back in the early eighties. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

They do move slow when it comes to letting ya go. My last day in the Navy was Feb 12th 1984. We were in Maui. Instead of letting me go while there and fly back to Dago, they made me stay on the ship until it got back. 30 days at sea as a civilian. Wasn't to bad. I had some good bud to make it bearable. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Thanks for clearing this up. Let's move on to more important issues. What color is the Easter Bunny? I say he is white and I have proof. See image. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

As I understand it is required upon retirement and one must leave a blinker on.. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

You are blessed among men, your needs are simple and easily fulfilled. May it always be so. But I suspect your self imposed tranquility will be tested like all the rest of us. Then you will see if you have indeed found the light. I sincerely hope so. Peace, ... My needs are simple yet, expensive. Speed isn't cheap. The true test is in the trap at the drag strip. The light? I already found it. It rolled under one of the roll away boxes in my shop. Thanks for the thought. Peace. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Nice, very nice. 460hp? Hmmmm.... maybe someone with a new one will run me for pink slips next summer when the F100 is finished. Got a set of built Aussie heads on the way for the 351c that is in her. Getting machine work done on the block. Hope to top out with over 500 to 600hp. Next in line is a TCI Super Street Fighter C-6 and a swap out for a 9 inch to back up the power. If I were to buy a Vette, I think it would have to be an older 60s era Vette. Really love the 67'. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

I will retire in 10 years. Much of what I own now will be sold. Will keep the 68 and 05. We plan on buying a nice RV and head down to Florida. Hope to ride with ya someday. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

I have no need for a god or any other magical friend. All I need is money (got it), pussy (my wife has that and gives me some when I get home every two to three months), motorcycles (I have two Harleys, a '68 FLH Electra Glide, '05 FLSTFI, a 1972 Norton 750 chopper that I built and, my 1972 Hodaka Super Rat), trucks and cars (got two badass trucks, a 1980 El camino SS and a very nice BMW 528i and, a parachute (got it.) Getting close to paying off the house and land. I am blessed by my own desire and determination. I give credit for my success to myself and only myself. No god required. Kind of ironic how when you define your life as a bunch of material things and a woman that will give you a piece of ass every few weeks. I always thought that the act of thinking of someone other than yourself should define your life. Like being a missionary, or helping out with the homeless. If this is how you define your life as being complete, then perhaps you need to re-evaluate your priorities. An example: http://myfox8.com/2013/09/03/winston-salem-missionaries-help-thousands-of-syrian-refugees/ My life will be complete when I have a Knucklehead and a Panhead in the stable. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

I was so close to getting a 1948 Panhead motor last month. Rebuilt, never ran. Came with a Paughco frame, springer frontend, rims with new tires and, a few other parts. All for $5000.00. The guy started to build the bike but, lost interest a few years ago, as he explained. Been sitting in his garage and wanted it gone. He sold it before I got home for Thanksgiving. I agree that material items are just fluff and not a true indicator of success. Hell, I was just as happy when I only had two motorcycles, one truck and, my hand "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

I have no need for a god or any other magical friend. All I need is money (got it), pussy (my wife has that and gives me some when I get home every two to three months), motorcycles (I have two Harleys, a '68 FLH Electra Glide, '05 FLSTFI, a 1972 Norton 750 chopper that I built and, my 1972 Hodaka Super Rat), trucks and cars (got two badass trucks, a 1980 El camino SS and a very nice BMW 528i and, a parachute (got it.) Getting close to paying off the house and land. I am blessed by my own desire and determination. I give credit for my success to myself and only myself. No god required. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Saying that a person, whom there is no proof ever existed, is a white guy is just moronic. If he did exist, he most likely would had looked similar to Bin Laden in skin tone. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/fox-news-host-megyn-kelly-its-a-verifiable-fact-jesus-was-white/news/2013/12/12/80130#.UqqTiycoZew Jesus would not had been a white man, fact. He is no more a historical figure than is Bilbo Baggins, fact. Megyn Kelly is a verifiable moronic, fact. Faux News just keeps getting weirder, fact. 20 says she's smarter than you'll ever be. --------------------------------------------------------- I'll take your $20.00 and raise you $100.00 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megyn_Kelly She is smarter in that which I am not educated however, I am positive that I know far more in the NDT field (UT, PT, ET, VT and, Phased Array UT) than she will ever know. I highly doubt that she has the knowledge on rail and metals that I have. I shine like a star in my profession and I am highly regarded on the railroad. I once ran a test in front of President Bush's campaign train in 1992. I stayed one day ahead of the train and marked out a number of potential rail failures that would had caused a derail. I am 100% positive that I am far ahead of her when it comes to designing, constructing and welding a rigid motorcycle frame. I doubt that she can build an engine, transmission and, wire a motorcycle or car. Yet, I would never make such a moronic statement as this: “By the way, for all you kids watching at home, Santa just is white but this person is just arguing that maybe we should also have a black Santa,” Kelly said. “Santa is what he is and just so you know, we are debating this because someone wrote about it, kids. … Just because it makes you feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean it has to change. … Jesus was a white man, too. He was a historical figure. That’s a verifiable fact — as is Santa. I just want the kids watching to know that. My point is, how do you just revise it in the middle of the legacy of the story and change Santa from white to black?” Now, she is backing up and saying that it was said as humor and that those who object to her humor are race baiting. To her credit, she has admitted that she was wrong about Jesus being a good old white boy. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/fox-news-host-megyn-kelly-its-a-verifiable-fact-jesus-was-white/news/2013/12/12/80130#.UqqTiycoZew Jesus would not had been a white man, fact. He is no more a historical figure than is Bilbo Baggins, fact. Megyn Kelly is a verifiable moronic, fact. Faux News just keeps getting weirder, fact. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

It's a book of lies. Twain said so. I prefer the teaching of Twain. Much better reading. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

A book concerning how my family came to be in Missouri and Oklahoma. Trail of Tears. The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation. By John Ehle "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

So production is down 25% and operating revenues are also down 1/3. You got downsized. That sucks. It happened to my father working PM at Xerox, it happened to me when I was working my ass off in Engineering, it's happened to my brother several times working in the IT and tech world. I have empathy for you. But you landed on your feet OK. If you're suggesting companies should just keep people employed for the sake of them having a job, I can't really side with that. Blame it on conservatives if it makes you feel better, but that is the modern business world. Many believed that the slow down in production was a ploy used by IR to justify moving production to Mexico. Prior to IR, there would be cases store in the isles awaiting shipment. I was only able to do fairly well due to being a Level II NDT inspector. I should had came back to Sperry in 2002 after the layoff. Health kinda got bad. Glad I am a veteran. Would had been screwed without the V.A. I am not suggesting that companies keep people employed for such the sake. Yet, IR has a history that makes them suspects. As for the layoff, I am fine with it. The union worked as it should. Seniority has its place on the factory floor. For those who believe that the union protects the lazy. Never saw that at Hussmann. If you couldn't pull your load, you were quickly fired and got no support from the membership. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Their pass is in proportion to the amount of money they extorted from the membership to elect President Barack Hussein Obama. He loves the SEIU and Acorn. http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/gaynor/100420"President Obama owes his presidency to Rathke's ACORN and its Project Vote affiliate and Stern's SEIU and Rathke is rightly concerned with the next presidential election, because voters have been discovering what the Obama/ACORN/SEIU agenda really involves." I was hoping Freethefly would answer, but if no one disputes this answer we can pretty much call it correct, can't we? Been in the swamp all day hunting alligators to shoot (with my camera.) Down here in Sulphur, LA. I do not believe that union members should be treated any different. All people should be treated equally. After all, is it not what is written in the DOI that it is so? We need to stop giving free passes to one group while ignoring another, if were all ever to be on an even field. I would not call it completely correct but, give it a partial as unions do play a major roll in elections. That said, it is the final vote that counts. Union members are free to vote whichever way they wish when in the booth. If an election swings in the favor of the unions then the membership did as they vowed to do. They stood together. Can you blame them for looking out for their interest? "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Here's a wiki page on Ingersoll Rand. It pretty much says it all. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingersoll_Rand IR buys Hussmann for 1.83 billion. Two years later I and a thousand plus others are out of a job. http://www.achrnews.com/articles/ingersoll-rand-to-buy-hussmann-for-1-83-billion I was laid off in June of 2002. This article concerns the lay offs later in the year. http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2002/11/11/story1.html Not so, they began moving production no sooner than they bought us. Although, the Hussmann Bridgeton plant did not shut the gates, Ingersoll did send more than 1000 jobs to Mexico, including mine. http://blog.timesunion.com/business/hussmann-corp-reportedly-closing-gloversville-plant-90-jobs-lost/5664/ IR sells 60% of Hussmann for 370 million 11 years later. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ingersoll-rand-sells-60-hussmann-for-370-mln-2011-08-08 I left Sperry Rail Service in 1994 to go back to work at Hussmann as I was tired of the travel. 10 months of the year was spent away from home testing rail in the US and Mexico. I would still be at Hussmann today if not for IR. As of this moment, I am sitting in a room at the La Quinta in Sulpher, LA (should had brought my gear.) Monday I am testing rail on the KCS instead of enjoying Veterans Day. No union in the rail testing business. I am a salary employee. I made over 55k at Hussmann. I worked a lot of hard hours. For those who are uniformed about how a production line works. It never stops. Which means that you never stop. Yup, just a bunch of lazy union people breaking their backs. Every drop of fault lands directly on the management at IR. Hussmann was not the greatest company to work for as the hours were long and the work was non stop (one cannot simply walk away and take a break.) Yet, it provided good wages that were redistributed back into the community. That makes for a strong economy. A lot of my money went to DZs and on gear. When jobs leave this country to boost the profits of companies such as IR, this country suffers. Local economies take a big hit. When wages go from high to low or no wage at all, how can this economy recover when there is little need to restock the shelves in the local stores? When I lost a good paying job I did not, because I could not, support the economy. When will people, such as the the conservatives wake up and realize that good paying jobs are the keys to a striving economy. Can't buy, if you can't pay. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

Unions: Cost to build 3Xs higher, and the final product...iffy. I was union for a good number of years at Hussmann Refrigeration in Bridgeton,MO. We busted our backs building the finest commercial refrigeration units in the world. Due to Ingersoll Rand, that is no longer true. Back in 2001, they started sending the lines to Mexico, along with the sheet metal department. The quality went from the finest to the worst. The same happened when they moved part of the company to Atlanta,GA. Non union employees earning low wages did not give a damn about the quality of their work. That was not the case at the Bridgeton plant. I worked from 3am till 3pm, Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, I worked from 5am till 3pm. We did not stand around doing nothing. We busted our backs and earned every fucking penny they gave us. Unions built this country and the people were proud of what they built. The city you live in was built by unions. BY AMERICANS! My trucks (GMC, Chevrolet, Ford) and 2 of my motorcycles (1968 FLH and 2005 FLSTFI) are quality union made. It was the management of Ingersoll Rand that destroyed the quality of Hussmann products, not the union employees. "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young

And yet, poor people and minorities across the board have become far worse off with the current POTUS and democratic leadership. Go figure. Republicans refuse to vote for better wages. The people who continue to vote republican only hurt their communities while the corporations enjoy few taxes and huge profit. Yet, you blame those who fight for higher wages????????? I am a liberal democrat. I make more than just about every republican in my county. It is my taxes that feed the children of idiotic people who will not stand up for themselves, get an education or, join a union. I really do not mind. I'm not one who would allow the poor to starve. Although, it does make me shake my head and wonder why a person would vote against a better life. Oh, and I do love my gun "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young