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The sun will burn out, the earth will get cold, all of us will die. Everyone dies. What is important is what we do while we are here, and in whom we put out trust. SRH
May God bless America and those who defend her.
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Humpty:
Allow me to paraphrase...
"The sun will burn out, the earth will get cold, all of us will render our pound of 2nd Amendment flesh to Obama."
Or... in your case, Putin. One of a long line of Ruling Russian comrades dedicated to personal freedom and social equality.
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Bob, I think they'll become relics, not from repressive governments over time but more from changing attitudes over time, as communities got away over time from chewing tobacco and spittoons---or nearly. I live on a 15 km country road and there's not a soul who would shoot a rabbit, grouse or deer to save their lives. They see it as spitting tobacco, a filthy and disgusting habit. You're right, media does shape our culture. Makes it great for unapologetic dinosaurs like me! Hooray for me... screw you???
Voting for anti-gun Democrats is dumber than giving treats to a dog that shits on a Persian Rug
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I don’t want to provoke an argument with anybody. I didn’t start this thread. Adam asked the question.
Adam, you are the last generation of shot gunner. All the shooting sports will be history in 25 years. Enjoy it while you still can.
In order for this prediction to become true, all of those millions of folks who are right now packing into gun shows and emptying the shelves of gun shops would have to collectively roll over like whipped puppies. To me, this is a pure defeatist attitude, and no way to approach anything deemed worthwhile. The formula to turn back the current tide is simple. Join NRA... there is strength in numbers. Expose a kid to the shooting sports, and in most cases, they will be begging to participate again. Call, write, and e-mail your legislators. More than anything, they want to be re-elected. Tell them your future support is conditional, depending on their support for your 2nd Amendment Rights. Say that to them politely, but firmly... and mean what you say. Stay engaged, and never give up. Virtually no one who has given up and predicts the death of shooting will do any of the above. That's sad. Winning at anything doesn't just happen without some effort. Meanwhile, total ownership of all guns has increased by a third in only the last 10 years. Supply and demand is still working just fine with doubleguns. No one is giving any away yet. It's not even trending that way. Actually all it takes for this to come true is for our current economic problems to persist. Gen Y is absolutely screwed. I dont see them having the wealth for much of anything. All the expensive leisure activities, including shooting, will fade away. I predict the same end for boating, general aviation, horseback riding, and all sorts of other things. The next generation is not achieving what we think of as middle class standard of living. Im an NRA member and take people shooting. There are some things you, me, and the NRA cant affect.
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The current issue of a popular and reputable Canadian magazine called Maclean's has as its cover story: "The New Underclass, Why so many smart, educated, ambitious young people have no future"
The economic is part of it along with sending kids to colleges and universities who should not be there and likely do better with trades training. Canada has a shortage in the skilled trades.
But any way you cut it, Ryan, it's true that Canada and US are facing lower incomes. A shocker to me was the Canadian statistic that 42 per cent of the 20 to 29s are living at home with their parents.
You hit it on the head. That a college degree will get you $1 million more in income was true in the 60s and 70s, no more.
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