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I-Pete I've seen 'Roo leathers before, I believe they are also tougher as well; but the price tag has kept me wearing cow. My Alpinestars are pretty comfortable in most conditions, and during the height of the summer I wear a Camelbak to ensure I don't dehydrate. But no matter how high the temps get, I am not going to risk my hide dragging across the pavement... Cheers! M2

I am getting confirmation from a maintainer who was at the 355th at the same time as Lucero that confirmed the latter was the idiot and "pathological liar" he seems to be. And, as usual, the Air Force Times failed to properly research this story (I know, shocking, isn't it?!?) and that the Colonel involved wrote a rather scathing letter to the editor, it seems to tell the other (truthful) side of the story... Cheers! M2

This story is from January 2008, and is still being discussed ad nauseam on the MilitaryTimes.com forum. (13 pages worth of comments, to include those allegedly from Adam Lucero himself, if you're bothered to read it all). I figure if the guy was correct, we'd see a Hog or two in the ground because of it. As this hasn't been the case, I think he wasn't as right as he thought he was, but that didn't stop him from killing his own career... He's got no one to blame but himself. Cheers! M2

p.s. If you need some help, try digging through this thread...we weren't the first ones to think of this, y'know! Still, there are a few good ones buried in there, such as... And for you computer-savvy types out there, you may want to check the web site where most of the posters are being hosted as they all seem to be from the same source...

OK, it seems that I need to simplify this for a few of you, which should be embarrassing when a caveman has to make it simple enough for some of you to understand! I didn't clear anyone to intentionally start re-posting old posters, what I declared was an end to this mindless jibber-jabber and useless comments-only posts stating a poster was previously posted 15 pages back. So get off your lazy asses and start posting some new material, and if some noob accidentally re-posts a pair of luscious guns on the odd occasion, just enjoy it and STFU! Now, here's a visual to get us all back on track! Cheers! M2

Just keep it to the PMs, and don't post it in this thread...

I think we've clearly established that if anyone ever salutes you, it is proper to return that salute. Even if it is 6-yr-old kid at an air show, some aging WWII veteran at the commissary parking lot, or the civilian Belgian gate guards at a NATO base entrance...you always salute back!

Sorry guys, but BaseOps doesn't want any porn sites named on the forum, hence the '<deleted>' replacements. The rationale is that the the presence of hyperlinks or even just names to such sites could lead search engines such as Google to label BaseOps as a 'bad neighborhood' with irrecoverable ramifications. It makes sense, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. And I wasn't actually looking for porn on YouTube, I know there isn't any and that there are much better sites out there! Cheers! M2

According to the Fed... Emphasis mine. It does not address functionality or parts, but it does explicitly state frame or receiver. I was always under the impression it was the receiver that made the distinction; but I would be absolutely, positively sure before I would go any further. Maybe the ATF web site might help. If not there, try the NRA's site. But the big question is, if this happens, is what remains still a firearm? Cheers! M2

Was hunting for porn on YouTube, and stumbled across this. Couldn't embed the video, so here's the link... Funny shit! Cheers! M2

Here's the linked response...

From yesterday's AFA Daily... Cheers! M2

Honestly, who gives a fuck? I think that dumbasses that don't wear gear because of an "image" are God's way of thinning out the herd... And that isn't just the cruiser/Harley crowd, I see the same stupidity with sportbike riders all the time. Our family favorite is seeing some Vanilla Ice-wannabe riding with his Oakleys and backward goober hat with a helmet hanging off of the back of the bike. I guess it is for his imaginary girlfriend... Having unintentionally dragged my sorry ass across pavement on a few occassions, I really don't give a flying fuck what I look like...road rash is a mother! Hell, when I picked up my Repsol just north of Dallas one sunny August day, I was in full black Alpinestar leathers, boots and gloves with a full-face Arai when temps were in the triple digits. Everytime I stopped for gas on my 300+ mile journey home, I downed a huge bottle of Gatorade and it wasn't until after the trip that I noticed I hadn't pissed once the entire way! There are enough ways to kill yourself on a motorcycle, at least you can eliminate a few of them by wearing the right gear! Cheers! M2

Doesn't Canada have insurance? Shouldn't we file a claim? It has to be their fault, our Raptor pilots don't make mistakes! Oh, and rookie mistake, Champ! Do a little research next time, OK? Cheers! M2

Unless, of course, he bought an enlisted mess dress, which doesn't have the loops for the shoulder boards! And, just to save you some money for when you pin on 1st Lt, go buy some Testor silver model paint! Cheers! M2

Nope, that's me on the right. I've always looked young for my age (still do); and even way back then, I was kicking ass and taking names! Cheers! M2

Damn Butters, you're one sharp cookie!

You have to comply with the state laws. I would start with the Arizona Department of Public Safety Concealed Weapons Permit Unit web site. Another good source is OpenCarry.org, but I would always double-check any information I get from a non-governmental web site. A good source for that is the Arizona Statues web site With open carry, the laws in Arizona are different from Texas. In the Lone Star State, any resident can conceal carry in a vehicle (even without a CHL) thanks to our Castle Doctrine laws. In Arizona, concealed carry in a vehicle without a license can get you arrested. And, of course, after typing all that I find a discussion on it here! Good luck! Cheers! M2

CycleGear Cheers! M2

Move off campus. If you can't do that, find someone off campus that will let you store your bike at their place. Preferably someone with a garage. If you can't do that, get a bike cover. You'll be amazed at what a deterrent it is, many drunk college clowns don't have the ability to realize there is a motorcycle under there. Get one you can lock, and preferably not one of the lightweight ones from WalMart as those don't last. Or, park out someplace in the open where a lot of people can keep an eye out on your bike. Sometimes the fact that it is outside of public areas isn't a good idea either. Or if you find someplace that is really concealed, that would work as well. A last option would be one of those public storage places. I kept one of my bikes there for a few months as I knew it would be safe. God luck. Cheers! M2

Dude! Foul! Chicks' hair in the 80s was a helluva lot cooler than that! Cheers! M2

Exactly, assault is the threat of violence, and battery is the actual execution of that threat (basically physical violence). The threat does not have to be stated, it can be implied. If someone is walking towards you with a baseball bat in a threatening manner, they do not have to state that they are going to hit you with it for it to be considered an assault. The mere fact that the threat was obvious is sufficient. Of course, you would have to prove that in court; but for the use of lethal force in countering a threat, it is one of the first things that should be mentioned ("I was in fear for my life")... Cheers! M2

Too bad the title wasn't the other way around... Killer Drones Target Peaceniks! Now that would be cool! Cheers! M2

Can't be done, working interferes with drinking and chasing tail. Go get some loans and grants (to pay for the drinking and tail), and pay it all off once you get a steady paycheck but only after you buy some cool, bitching lieutenant-mobile! Seriously, I wasn't married but I worked full time, went to school full time, got laid regularly (those were good days) and did AFROTC. I am sure there are some wasted hours in your day you can sacrifice. How much sleep are you getting? Learn to get by on less... Cheers! M2

I would say it is the Blues… But you are also correct in being a little paranoid that the anti-gun lobby will try to exploit these recent incidents. But what you need to counter their rhetoric with are a few facts. For one, get and read a copy of Gun Facts. The people that put that document together do their homework, and it is hard to argue against the information. Secondly, consider supporting a pro-gun lobby. The NRA is one of the largest, but there are others such as the Gun Owners of America. Support those who support the Second Amendment. Lastly, counter their argument that two of these recent shootings occurred in states that have some of the strictest gun laws in the country, California and New York. If the anti-gun argument is that more laws are the solution, then why didn’t the laws stop these two incidents from occurring? The truth is that gun laws don’t stop crime, they only stop law-abiding citizens from legally being able to defend themselves, their families and their property. We would all love to live in a world where there is no violence or crime, but the reality is it will never be that way. As such, citizens must be empowered to protect themselves as well as others. Our founding fathers had the foresight to see this (albeit for other reasons, namely tyranny), but those principles of the right to bear arms are just as critical today as they were over 230 years ago. The removal of guns from society does not make it a safer world, in fact, just the opposite. Hitler banned guns in Nazi Germany, as did Stalin. In the end you have to resign yourself to the fact that the ignorant shall remain that way. About the only time someone from the anti-gun side crosses over to the pro-gun side is when they, a family member or a close friend is the victim of a violent crime; and even then they still tend to blame the gun and not the person using it, the same way you can blame a car for the accident caused by the drunk driving it or, as the old joke goes, Rosie O’Donnell’s fork for her being fat. In the end, it all boils down to these fourteen critical words: "…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." Since every member of the Armed Forces takes an oath to support and defend the Constitution, consider it your duty to protect the one amendment that keeps this country safe… Cheers! M2