If you are interested and have some specific questions, feel free to DM me.

A suppressor is nice, but also adds length. Think about your use case and whether that makes sense. Also, in the US you have to get on a government registry if you get one. May not be much of a concern since you’re already on a registry if you buy a gun. (I know they say there’s no registry, but do we really believe that?)

When training I recommend doubling up on hearing protection. Have some ear plugs and then electronic hearing protection over top. Walkers are cheap and work well enough for most people.

I would actually suggest getting a rifle in 5.56. The pressures are a bit higher than .223. You can shoot .223 out of a rifle rated for 5.56, but not the other way around.

Pork, actually. Everyone’s favorite dish: gilded long pig

If you’re in an area where open carry is allowed, it may be worth seeing if there is a JBGC nearby that might be open to helping provide security

Cowardice alone will not save you. There will always be further demands to erode your freedoms and your morals and ethics. Find where your line is now or they will continue to chip away at who you are and what you care about until you fit the mold they want you to.

Yes, that’s exactly the point. There is always the potential for consequences, no matter how small.

Freedom of expression is not freedom from consequences. Too many people seem to think that is the case. Sure, the government shouldn’t be able to retaliate, but that doesn’t mean everyone else has to just go along with what was said.

I am guessing that you treat people differently if they say something you find offensive.

If your Spanish is good and you can get a job teaching, Uruguay may be a good option.

Also, if you just need to try and move to a safer place within the US, feel free to DM me.

Oh, it does not matter if you are a citizen, they can deport you - https://ktla.com/news/local-news/ice-has-deported-dozens-of-u-s-citizens-report-says/

Even though it’s actually not possible to deport citizens, so it’s just kidnapping and trafficking them. And that story above is about known incidents from 2015-2020. God only knows how bad it is now. But do not think you are safe if you are a US citizen. You are not.

Chilis, sand, bleach, a spoon

Correct. Yeah, if you have a newer car with GPS, it will likely also have built in communications to the car company.

There are benefits to older, “dumber” cars. Besides enjoying knobs and buttons 😁

Your car’s GPS is also tracking your movements. If you have a newer car then your phone is only part of the problem.

Everyone had a least 9 years to figure out who Trump is. I’d be more lenient if it was a matter of months. But it was almost a decade since he first ran.

I know there are a lot of factors working against people (capitalism, propaganda, groupthink) but after all that time, I think they should own their decision.

So yes, I blame them. The man talked about injecting bleach for chist’s sakes. And that was all over the news while many people were home and could pay attention if they wanted to.

If you truly consider yourself a patriot, you will do what you can to help the people who will actually be in danger during this administration. Find orgs near you that help the marginalized and underrepresented. Volunteer. Educate others. Do whatever you are able to.

This is not the time to retreat. This is a time for action.

And he’s actually been trying again recently as the auction gets closer. But people aren’t really following him to his new Twitter account

Congress has barely been able to pass critical funding bills. Do you really think they’re functional enough to pass highly technical and involved legislation for specific agencies?

It sounds like you haven’t seen any healthy ethnically non-monogamous relationships. That’s a shame. As a part of one, I’ve seen several others as well. It can work, if it’s done for the right reasons and if all partners respect each other.

But the fun thing is that all solar currently has a carbon cost associated with it. So as we’re trying to work our way out of this we’re also continuing to increase the carbon load. It’s a vicious cycle.

Sure, if they’re willing to just destroy everything then it’s less of a solid tactic. Will the American military be so willing to just destroy the places they grew up in? Perhaps. Will they be willing to shoot the neighbor they grew up playing with? Perhaps. Will they be willing to level the school they have so many fond memories of? Perhaps. And if so, then yes, that’s game over.

The US military has historically been pretty terrible when it comes to insurgencies. But obviously they haven’t been fighting in their own backyard.

It’ll be interesting either way. I sure hope it doesn’t come to pass.