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Who am I ??? Who I am. What I stand for.
robsguns
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As I began my morning run this morning my mind quickly began to wander, as it always does, especially when I run. I began to think of who I am, what my opinions are on a lot of things, and what I stand for. I also was thinking of my mother, and how she raised both my older brother and I the best she could, through all of our teenage years and even prior to that, as a single mother. A typical stereotype is put on children raised by single parents, one which seems to indicate those children are usually troubled in one way or another. I'm happy to say both my brother and I seem to have been 2 of the exceptions, in the same family. I wonder why that is? I know there were a lot of outside influences upon my brother and I, most of them good, in the form of a lot of older responsible teachers, neighbors, and extended family. Yes, we came from a small town, and lived in the country, rather isolated from all the trouble that we could get into in the bigger cities, but I think its more than that. There is an innerself in each of us that just knows what is right and wrong.
I'm not a religious man per say, though I have very strong convictions which seem to be rooted in religion. I believe in God, but more than that I believe in what is right and wrong, and I dont have any trouble figuring out the difference between the two most of the time.
I believe in family, and the strength that can be found in a strong family bond, though I didnt really have that as a child. I believe in a man's/woman's word meaning more coming from an honest person than any piece of paper. I believe in indiviual freedoms, whether stated in writing or otherwise. I believe in helping others help themselves, no matter their color, religion, etc. I DONT believe in the welfare system currently in use in the U.S.A., however. I believe in the right to choose what you do to your own body, so long as you arent affecting anyone else by doing so, even though others may not approve of it. I believe in the right to defend yourself, and I also believe in the right to retribution if you, your family, or property having been unjustly assaulted/harmed/stolen. I believe in the right of your friends and family to carry out that retribution. I believe in the death sentence if convicted on strong material evidence and not circumstantial evidence.
I dont have faith in our government, though I do believe in the people which try to make it work by voting for who they believe in. Not all things are perfect. I dont have faith in the public school systems to teach all of our children well. I dont trust anyone who believes guns are dangerous, as its obvious what is dangerous, and anyone who cant tell the difference between what is dangerous and what is not dangerous is either not trust worthy, or just plain stupid, and that stupidity makes them dangerous to not only themselves, but to others also.
There are so many things that influence who we are, and who we will be. The influences that affect us continue to change us from day to day. There are many more things that I believe in, or dont believe in, but these are just a few of the thoughts I had this morning, and I thought I'd write them down.
More than anything I believe in this group of GunBroker- General Discussion Members. I've come to realize through this group of people, that there is hope for this nation, and the human race in general. The talks we have on here are not just about guns, they are discussions that can have real and permanent affects on how we think about some of the issues which come up. It never ceases to amaze me that just when I've had it up to my neck with things, someone here brings words of wisdom to me through this board. For that I want to thank you all. Thank you.
This is a little of who I am, and what I stand for, thanks to people just like you when I was growing up. I guess its my turn to be for others what I had been given way back then, a good example. That is what makes the difference in a youg person's life.
I asked my wife to do me a favor this morning, to try to make some sense of the monstrous stack of letters and packing lists I received in the desert from everyone around the country. She has done that for me, and I gotta tell you, its a big list. As I figure out who is who and assemble thank yous to go out to everyone, please be patient, as you already have, its going to take a while. I just received my gear off of ship Friday, so I am working on getting everything squared away, including the thank yous. Everyone have a great day.[:)]
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
I'm not a religious man per say, though I have very strong convictions which seem to be rooted in religion. I believe in God, but more than that I believe in what is right and wrong, and I dont have any trouble figuring out the difference between the two most of the time.
I believe in family, and the strength that can be found in a strong family bond, though I didnt really have that as a child. I believe in a man's/woman's word meaning more coming from an honest person than any piece of paper. I believe in indiviual freedoms, whether stated in writing or otherwise. I believe in helping others help themselves, no matter their color, religion, etc. I DONT believe in the welfare system currently in use in the U.S.A., however. I believe in the right to choose what you do to your own body, so long as you arent affecting anyone else by doing so, even though others may not approve of it. I believe in the right to defend yourself, and I also believe in the right to retribution if you, your family, or property having been unjustly assaulted/harmed/stolen. I believe in the right of your friends and family to carry out that retribution. I believe in the death sentence if convicted on strong material evidence and not circumstantial evidence.
I dont have faith in our government, though I do believe in the people which try to make it work by voting for who they believe in. Not all things are perfect. I dont have faith in the public school systems to teach all of our children well. I dont trust anyone who believes guns are dangerous, as its obvious what is dangerous, and anyone who cant tell the difference between what is dangerous and what is not dangerous is either not trust worthy, or just plain stupid, and that stupidity makes them dangerous to not only themselves, but to others also.
There are so many things that influence who we are, and who we will be. The influences that affect us continue to change us from day to day. There are many more things that I believe in, or dont believe in, but these are just a few of the thoughts I had this morning, and I thought I'd write them down.
More than anything I believe in this group of GunBroker- General Discussion Members. I've come to realize through this group of people, that there is hope for this nation, and the human race in general. The talks we have on here are not just about guns, they are discussions that can have real and permanent affects on how we think about some of the issues which come up. It never ceases to amaze me that just when I've had it up to my neck with things, someone here brings words of wisdom to me through this board. For that I want to thank you all. Thank you.
This is a little of who I am, and what I stand for, thanks to people just like you when I was growing up. I guess its my turn to be for others what I had been given way back then, a good example. That is what makes the difference in a youg person's life.
I asked my wife to do me a favor this morning, to try to make some sense of the monstrous stack of letters and packing lists I received in the desert from everyone around the country. She has done that for me, and I gotta tell you, its a big list. As I figure out who is who and assemble thank yous to go out to everyone, please be patient, as you already have, its going to take a while. I just received my gear off of ship Friday, so I am working on getting everything squared away, including the thank yous. Everyone have a great day.[:)]
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
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The 9mm problem was temporarily solved when I got the bright idea to clean the living crap out of the inside of the mags., and then to coat the insides as well as possible with the Armadillo from Ken. That helped a little bit, meaning I could now load the mags. with 6 rounds max. without the bullets jamming in the mag when the weapon was cycled. The problem was springs which were too weak for any environment, let along a gritty one. Once I received the mags. and springs from Allen and njretcop I was back in business with 15 rounds and a fully functional 9mm. Nothing more than very poor mag. maint. on the part of the armories throughout the Corps, as I hear many Marines were having similar problems. Apparently mag springs are practically never changed in the 9mm mags. Lesson learned. Never go to war without changing mag springs in your 9mm.[:D]
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
After reading many posts I find I reflect upon my own life and the lives of others here. My father raised my sister and I after my mother died when I was 11. He passed when I turned 19. Funny, I've felt they did a better job raising me fron the grave than many folks have done today with their kids. You've done your mom proud Ryan and at times I feel my folks would also be proud of me,mind you at times...
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I just came across your post and wanted to ask something. Are there 2 "robsguns"? Because I am finding it hard to believe you are the same guy that responded to my question about Cowboy Action Shooting just a week ago! Before you dislocate your shoulder trying to pat yourself on the back, let me ask you another question.
When you stated you,"believe in indivual freedoms", was the freedom of speech one of them? I seemed to me you were jumping my back side just for asking a question.
And when you wrote about "words of wisdom" and it being your, "turn to be-a good example", I must have missed that part of your responce. All I got out of it was how you were making fun of me and trying to make me feel stupid.
As you wrote in your responce, No, I am not trying to tell people how to run thier clubs or thier lives. I simply asked some questions. If I did not ask them correctly and offended someone, I am very sorry. You see I also "believe in individual freedoms", but I do not believe that ridicule is the best way of ,"helping others help themselves". I think that belief belongs to YOU alone.
I believe it is not "who I am", but what example do I set.
Maybe on your next long run you can think about this. Thank you for listening, Paul.
My response to yours was direct and to the point. You condemn others for the way in which they choose to shoot, and have fun while doing it, by nothing more than saying you dont approve of the guns they use, and the clothes they wear. Now you assumed too much didnt you. The fact that the club you viewed shooting did not do as you expected, and therefore you decided they were wrong, was arrogant and ignorant of you. This club clearly didnt enjoy the full reenactment pahase of the shooting past time, and made no attempt to do so, but you found fault with them. I find fault with anyone who finds fault with someone enjoying the shooting sports just because its not the way they want SOMEONE ELSE to shoot.
The fact I stated my opininon and let you know how I felt about it has nothing to do with your freedom of speech. You expressed a view I believed to be very ignorant, or an idea I view as ignorant, and I let you know, if you dont like that, just keep your mouth closed and you wont have anything to worry about. Once again, you dont like how the game is played in another court, and you go crying foul.
And oh by the way, I was far from patting myself on the back, if you were not so blinded by your obvious animosity for anything DIFFERENT from you opinion, you would see that. My post was put here to express how I feel about the current state of affairs in this country, which is bad, and the oposite state of affairs in this forum, which is one of incredible good example and good will like no where else. I also posted to simply state how I felt about a few things. I posted the last portion of this post to say thank you to my many frineds and GB family. I also posted knowing full well that I might have someone come back with a comment that might be derogatory to me, and I was prepared to defend my statements, not go crying that someone picked on what I stated. You on the other hand come on here for the second time to do nothing but run down something which you do not understand. Your actions are close to that of a common troll. I find it incredibly hard to believe that you are even interested in the shooting sports, and in fact suspect you are here to do nothing but cause problems. Easily dealt with. I have no more time for your likes, I am done with you. Good bye Paul.
SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC
I was wondering why you chose to copy my question to your post but did not include your original reply?
Please let me clear something up, My only knowledge of Cowboy Action Shooting, (at the time I made my post), was from talking to 2 members at a gunshow,( who looked very correct!), and the many web sites I found on the internet. I have never been to a shoot or club meeting. This is why I asked for help! What I saw from the differant web groups was very confusing. I did NOT find fault with, condemn, disapprove of, make wrong, show animosity too, or run down any of them. I asked a question of the Cowboy Action Shooters on GB.
"robsguns" are you a Cowboy Action Shooter? I don't think you are. So who gave you permission to speek for them? Why do you think it is O.K. to be rude to me, or that I would not reply back with the same rudeness? Is it because your name has 5 stars next to it and mine has none? Does this make your opinion more valid or important than mine?
I would like to be more clear on one thing.....when you stated,"keep your mouth closed and you will not have anything to worry about" was this a threat? Is this how the "Advanced Members" of GB conduct themselves? Do the rest of you in GB feel this behavior is acceptable?
And one more question.......What are the "actions of a common troll"? I do not cook and eat children, lay in wait under bridges, leave barn doors open, or turn to stone in the sun light.
Come on robsguns, lets put all this behind us....we can be friends. I have a joke for you.....Why do all Navy Sailors wear pants with the bib flap in the front?.....So the Marines have a place to wipe thier mouths! Paul.
That last comment of yours is EXACTLY what is meant by "the actions of common trolls".
You are very correct, it was bad taste and I let my anger get away from me. I am truely sorry if I offended anyone. It was only meant as a joke. Again, Very Sorry.
But I do believe it was Mr. "robsguns" that started the name calling first. Lets see, along with "commomn troll" we have "arrogant", "Ignorant", and "blind"; should I go on? No, I think I will end with a quote from Mr."robsguns" original post. "I also believe in the right to retribution if you-have-been unjustly assaulted/harmed".
Respectfully, Paul.
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