I thought I should make an infrequent visit to the good ship D & R and see how the revolution was coming along and........
"Nek minute" she was gone.
Goner than a left wingers intellectual lintegrity
Goner than an Islamists appreciation of a free press
Goner than a Greenies bath time
Goner than an anti gunners wallet when they are being mugged.
Goner than the previous governments budget surplus

Of late I was only an infrequent visitor to D & R but I used to keep an eye on the inmates every now and then even if I didn't speak up much

Hope Brad and the crew from D & R are all ok.

Increase Taxes on pro gun anti tax, anti government anarchist Rebs, take their guns off them, make them submit to and OBEY authority, problem solved...

Lord Herbert wrote on Apr 8^th, 2013 at 9:10pm:


Thank'ee, good sir. 'Tis always a pleasure to renew old acquaintance, even under such extreme circumstances.

I have taken the liberty of lurking here for a few days just to get the feel of the place - and guess what?

It feels just like D&R. 

It's got leftards, rightards, retards, trolls and shamans, intellectuals both faux and real, and an abundance of material on which to dispute or agree.

Is it really true that you cannot post a linked quote until your post count reaches a certain figure? How antediluvian! Sorta makes it hard to back an opinion, what?

Given a little more time I may take the plunge. That being said, is it even remotely possible to miss the likes of BR, DB and CS? If you've ever house-trained a puppy, you'll understand my loss. 

Remember, hold your half-breath and squeeze.

Lord Herbert wrote on Apr 10^th, 2013 at 8:29pm:

Perhaps it's a ploy designed to winnow the newer members? Whatever! Them's the rules and, as you know, we always play by the rules. 

Lord Herbert wrote on Apr 10^th, 2013 at 8:29pm:

Very true. I miss neither the statistics endlessly quoted nor the Latin. However, I do miss the diminishing echoes of febrile obfuscation as their furry tails disappeared down their respective burrows when hard-pressed. Ah, the good ol' days.

corporate_whitey wrote on Apr 8^th, 2013 at 5:56pm:

The right thread?

With a little parsing, that statement might almost make sense. However, the sentiment is clear.

Who was it said, "A military man can scarcely pride himself on having "smitten a sleeping enemy"; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten. I would rather you made your appraisal after seeing what the enemy does, since it is certain that, angered and outraged, he will soon launch a determined counterattack."

Given the current political leadership in the US and the debate being conducted there over restricting gun ownership, it will be an interesting next few years. The American Constitution is under attack like never before - and it's not all about guns.

Imagine, twenty kids brutally murdered in one rampage in Connecticut and the legislators go into a frenzy while 806 young people and children have been killed in Chicago alone in the last six years. Where's the outrage? Almost 3500 dead since Sandy Hook, where's the reportage?

Though I will admit that Chicago has bigger problems than mere gun control.

Also interesting to note the incidence of gun crimes in this country since the Weapons Act was passed. Seems like Sydney and the Gold Coast are slow getting the news.

Just maybe, banning guns is an easier, and more publicly satiating, solution than fixing fractured societies.

Just sayin'.

freediver wrote on Apr 11^th, 2013 at 5:21pm:


Not my style! If the 'problem' will resolve itself, why bother whingeing?

But thank you for the advice.

freediver wrote on Apr 11^th, 2013 at 7:50pm:


Aaaaah! Therein lies both the solution to the 'problem' I've not yet encountered but not the answer to my original question.

Thanks again for your input.

Stop worrying people, the gang appear to have found a new roost.

Nice to "see" old acquaintances. 

I see that the user agreement might pose a possible problem for our mate Brian.....    (for those who miss him)