The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

The fact it was shown on BBC main news was a surprise but entirely justified in my opinion.
What upsets me is not the graphic nature of video but the callous disregard for life and law and order by ICE and Trump administration.
Appalling state of affairs.

Almost as appalling as those who have no tactical training (I do), who've have never been hit by a car driven by a driver who ignored multiple lawful commands to stop (I have, and remember, over here thats a mere driving offence, but over there that's assault with a deadly weapon), who couldn't even set the safety on a .40S&W semi auto (I can) feeling qualified such high opinions on the subject.

And, no, I don't think it was ( probably) justified at all, but at least I tick all those boxes so am qualified to make a judgement, with the caveat that I'm not in possession of all the evidence.

Everyone else is just giving in to hysteria, whipped into a frenzy in one direction or another by a media with its own vested interests. They're just sheeple being sucked into an opinion by a gory spectacle. That is sickening. They're not applying knowledge, experience, legislation and rationale to the incident like the investigators will now have to.

That's the last I'll say on that.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

The Manchester Met Office has advised wearing 2 pairs of PJs and a warm dressing gown when shopping at B&M, Home Bargains or the pound shop.

Ladies are also advised to have rollers in their hair for safety

 

[Drago]

I know a chap wo in this weather wears his PJ trousers under his regular trousers, reckons it makes for excellent insulation.

 

[Gunk]

Volunteering in the workshop this afternoon, and then meeting a pal of mine for an alcohol free pint.

Fortunately the rain has stopped for my 1 mile commute from the car park to the workshop.

 

[Drago]

Got a visitor popping in about 1330hrs.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I know a chap wo in this weather wears his PJ trousers under his regular trousers, reckons it makes for excellent insulation.

I used to know a bloke who did a lot of mountain walking including in winter

He said that wearing ladies tights under trousers was great for insulation

his girlfriend commented that he got her to buy them for him!!!

 

[Drago]

Thinking a cheese and tuna toasties for lunch.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Thinking a cheese and tuna toasties for lunch.

Sounds horrible
but I MIGHT be biased

 

[Drago]

Sounds horrible
but I MIGHT be biased

You are a tuna fish, AICMFP!

 

[Dave7]

Thinking a cheese and tuna toasties for lunch.

I used** to really enjoy warm baguette with tuna and melted cheese.
**I say "used to" as, for some reason I've not hat it for years.
I must rectify that.

 

[Dave7]

Lunch for me will be the last of the corned beef hash with chips and a slice of bread n butter.

 

[Drago]

Trying to figure out the grill...

Sorted! Lunch now heating up nicely.

 

[BoldonLad]

I know a chap wo in this weather wears his PJ trousers under his regular trousers, reckons it makes for excellent insulation.

I bought an inexpensive base layer set from Decathalon. It is (tight fitting, but, not very thick) top and leggings. The leggings in particular make an enormous difference on a cold weather cycle ride.

 

[Binky]

Almost as appalling as those who have no tactical training (I do), who've have never been hit by a car driven by a driver who ignored multiple lawful commands to stop (I have, and remember, over here thats a mere driving offence, but over there that's assault with a deadly weapon), who couldn't even set the safety on a .40S&W semi auto (I can) feeling qualified such high opinions on the subject.

And, no, I don't think it was ( probably) justified at all, but at least I tick all those boxes so am qualified to make a judgement, with the caveat that I'm not in possession of all the evidence.

Everyone else is just giving in to hysteria, whipped into a frenzy in one direction or another by a media with its own vested interests. They're just sheeple being sucked into an opinion by a gory spectacle. That is sickening. They're not applying knowledge, experience, legislation and rationale to the incident like the investigators will now have to.

That's the last I'll say on that.

That's the finest bit of whataboutery I've seen in some time.

No-one needs to be "tactically trained" to understand what went on yesterday. Should the driver stopped, absolutely but to be shot and killed was unforgiveable. The ICE agent could have stepped aside(and he did anyway) so hardly a hit and run or attempt to kill no matter what spin you or the Trump lot try and put on it.

 

[Mo1959]

That's the finest bit of whataboutery I've seen in some time.

No-one needs to be "tactically trained" to understand what went on yesterday. Should the driver stopped, absolutely but to be shot and killed was unforgiveable. The ICE agent could have stepped aside(and he did anyway) so hardly a hit and run or attempt to kill no matter what spin you or the Trump lot try and put on it.

Totally agree. I watched it again and it was obvious as she reversed that she was going to try and drive off, which she attempted to, and not at great speed giving plenty time for the cops to move. Typical gun happy Yanks.