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Breaking Bad (spoils) islander Jul 23, 06:48

Agreed. Great episode though. {nm} Tanker Jul 23, 07:55

Mr. Ehrmantraut, no half measures! {nm} avandelay Jul 23, 09:00

discussion inside Moviesnob Jul 23, 09:16

The question on (nearly) everyone's lips: How long are we supposed to grieve with those who lost loved ones on Friday? accountant_4_Jesus Jul 23, 00:31

I, for one, will not let the actions of a mad man, affect my life. I'm sad for the families affected, and trust that they will get justice. elchan Jul 23, 07:00

totally agree, I will see TDKR this week. I have been getting beat badly (youtube audio post) for saying nearly exactly what elchan said. {nm} damenchipguy Jul 23, 10:11

Depends on the person. Some found their catharsis in actually watching TDKR others found in in a Sunday Surmon medv4380 Jul 23, 11:30

YOu know i was ready to rip off you head and spit in the hole with your opening line of your post but having read blaze223 Jul 23, 11:47

Scanner feed from Friday night, in case people are interested. Left audio channel is fire, right audio channel is police. -links inside- arf Jul 22, 19:03

Police scanner - Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFuNDOQ3b-0&feature=player_embedded#at=37 arf Jul 22, 19:35

Wow Tv Stock, Ipo is already next week? give a newbie as advice {nm} mike255 Jul 22, 18:27

networks are being very careful this year and are 'previewing' a lot of shows in August instead of waiting for the regular September RazorHawk Jul 22, 18:46

Penn State Univ: Statue is gone and NCAA sactions are coming. {nm} Buy BONDS 19 coming 7/24/12 Jul 22, 16:02

If any program ever deserved the death penalty, this is it. But word is that the death penalty is off the table. Tanker Jul 22, 16:51

They should disband the school. I can't understand why anyone would want to go there. The diplomas will be worthless. ndmaster Jul 22, 18:51

Ok, let's start a debate on banning assault rifles here. I think access should be limited. elchan Jul 22, 15:05

Wouldn't change anything. medv4380 Jul 22, 15:31

In smaller countries, it might...America's issue with enforcement is the amount of people, the amount of land and the amount of freedoms. Catzan Jul 22, 15:42

Didn't stop Anders from getting Fragile Rounds for his killing spree, or from using a pretty big bomb. {nm} medv4380 Jul 22, 16:01

Possibly a good point...but how many mass murders has Norway had since they put laws into effect? One? Two? Per capita comparison? Catzan Jul 22, 16:57

My opinions on Lobo's link to the audio, I promised I would keep it light on this forum board. {nm} damenchipguy Jul 22, 17:08

Increase the area that you're looking at and they become the same. North America vs Europe has nearly the same Murder Rate. {nm} medv4380 Jul 22, 17:30

So per capita we have the same murder rates...what about all the countries that have gun bans lumped together...how do they fare as a whole? Catzan Jul 22, 17:42

What about States like Idaho with a relatively low murder rate? If you exclude and pick a small enough sample you can make them say exactly medv4380 Jul 22, 18:49

Heh...I grew up in New Orleans. And that cuts both ways...numbers being able to say anything. Catzan Jul 22, 20:22

But, the problem with the illegal arms argument is that none of these mass shootings have been done using illegal firearms. elchan Jul 22, 16:04

Most Gang shootings use illegal weapons. Namely unregistered weapons or weapons with their ID filled off. medv4380 Jul 22, 16:16

Yes, but we're not talking about gangs killing each other, and sometimes collateral damage to citizens. elchan Jul 22, 16:26

How would your ban on Assault Rifles stop the Crazies? Charles Whitmen only needed a basic Rifles medv4380 Jul 22, 17:28

I don't think you can ban crazies, but a ban on assault rifles can limit the damage they do. {nm} elchan Jul 22, 17:59

How is an Assault Rifle more dangerous than a home made bomb? {nm} medv4380 Jul 22, 18:45

They are both used to kill, so no difference I can see, other than the assault rifle being more portable. {nm} elchan Jul 23, 07:09

Nice Quote from CNN inside about mass killers. -more- arf Jul 22, 18:52

So...Freedom of Speech isn't enough...the pen is NOT mightier than the sword. Compelling but sad argument...but that is humanity? Catzan Jul 22, 17:00

100 people (in US, estimate) died in car crashes yesterday. wheres the outrage over that? I demand a ban on cars. {nm} islander Jul 22, 15:39

Was it intentional? Better...was texting involved? heh...a whole different discussion could brew up in a sec. Catzan Jul 22, 15:44

ive checked stuff online while driving; its scary how much distance passes in just the time it takes to load my port islander Jul 22, 15:49

HAH! Better sell some stocks to speed that loading! Catzan Jul 22, 15:51

But the fact is that cars have multiple uses, including benignly as a means of transport. Assault rifles, have no benign function. {nm} elchan Jul 22, 16:05

Hunting, Match Target Competitions, Leasure Target Shooting. Just off the top of my head. {nm} Scorpion Jul 22, 16:09

Hunting with an assault rifle? Seriously? Target shooting usually done at shooting ranges, so no need to bring the gun home. elchan Jul 22, 16:12

.308 & 7.62 calibur AR's can hunt very well. The use of .223 is frowned upon......cause it's not deadly enough. {nm} Scorpion Jul 22, 16:16

It's not really a question of the calibre of the ammo. Most legal assault rifles have at least a semi-auto mode, and some have full auto. elchan Jul 22, 16:29

You -cannot- buy a new full auto gun in the US unless you are Law Enforcement, the Military or a Federal Fire Arms Dealer. Scorpion Jul 22, 16:55

But can those other weapons be easily converted to fire 100 rounds? That might be why "assault" is an important distinction. Catzan Jul 22, 17:02

yes they can RazorHawk Jul 22, 17:09

Are there any squirrels alive around your grandfather's house at all??? ;-) Catzan Jul 22, 17:22

not within 150 yards... RazorHawk Jul 22, 17:35

rats with fluffy tails. Good riddance! Catzan Jul 22, 17:44

There's nothing stopping any rifle that takes a detachable box magazine from having a 100 round magazine made Scorpion Jul 22, 17:12

Never got into the gun thing...and somehow my brain typed the question I already know the answer to despite that. Thanks for the answer. =) Catzan Jul 22, 17:24

The the 100 round magazine is not legal in most states, right? elchan Jul 22, 17:30

gun laws vary widely from state to state. I would make an educated guess they aren't as illegal as you would think. Scorpion Jul 22, 17:44

"For the first time in 45 years, homicide dropped out of the top 15 causes of death in the United States in 2010" islander Jul 22, 15:51

The fact that it is safer than other countries is what makes these few random violent acts seem that much more horrifying. Catzan Jul 22, 15:53

Safer is relative to the country you're using to compare. Did you know that Japan actually lies about its murder rate. medv4380 Jul 22, 16:05

You make my point. I was saying America seems safer and that is why these acts appall so much. So if Japan isn't as safe as it says... Catzan Jul 22, 16:53

I don't think it's safer in other countries necessarily. Everyone thinks that Canada is safe, but don't forget we have 10x less population. elchan Jul 22, 16:18

Per capita is another way to look at safety... Catzan Jul 22, 17:24

Homicides per 100k: USA 4.8, Can 1.62 , UK 1.23 {nm} Rednax Jul 22, 18:05

From http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate#section_1 {nm} Rednax Jul 22, 18:06

There's less gang shooting in Canada, but looking at crazies going off ... elchan Jul 23, 07:48

The U.S government banned the sale of new fully automatic guns in 1986.....crime was uneffected. Gatling gun's are still legal. Scorpion Jul 22, 16:02

There is no need for them ever. Nobody is part of a militia. Want to be in one? Join the National Guard. Buy BONDS 19 coming 7/24/12 Jul 22, 16:05

The gun culture relies on the history of our founding. Tougher to break that it would seem than a business. Catzan Jul 22, 16:55

Heller vs. US - "Militia Clause irrelevant", Every individual has the right to keep and bear arms, not just the National Guard. {nm} arf Jul 22, 19:07

maybe we should start banning everything... RazorHawk Jul 22, 16:40

If I'm ever in your neck of the woods or you mine, steak dinner is on me. {nm} Tanker Jul 22, 17:34

Banning assault rifles will not stop the sickos, but it will limit the damage they can do. {nm} elchan Jul 22, 18:05

anybody anywhere can do whatever damage that they want to do at anytime (if there is a will there is a way) RazorHawk Jul 22, 18:58

Sure, but the assertion is that the assault rifle is a tool of killing. Banning it would make it one level more difficult for the sicko elchan Jul 22, 19:31

And that assertion is wrong davmoo Jul 22, 21:05

lol... the same Bill Of Rights that allows you to have guns... also guarentees "freedom of assembly" {nm} RazorHawk Jul 22, 22:22

That's my point...if we're going to ignore gun ownership rights, then why can't we ignore some of the others too. {nm} davmoo Jul 22, 23:51

You just proved the assertion. "...it has never killed anyone. And it won't...until someone tries to take it away from me. " {nm} elchan Jul 23, 07:07

You should be able to get a permit that permits you to carry your gun with you on your property. But there are no snakes in the hood. goodvibe61 Jul 23, 00:26

America has in its past banned alcohol. That worked out about as well as the war on certain drugs. Banning firearms will be no different. Tanker Jul 22, 17:08

Banning alchol resulted in smugglers making faster cars to outrun police... which eventually became NASCAR {nm} RazorHawk Jul 22, 17:11

7 Killed and 14 wounded in Chicago this weekend. Chicago is "gun free". -more- arf Jul 22, 18:09

He also used explosives to kill and distract police, though he failed on the first pat. -link inside- arf Jul 22, 18:16

damenchipguy, lets get a head count on HSX fantasy football. Who's in? post below {nm} Moviesnob Jul 22, 13:49

I'm in. {nm} skamanfu Jul 22, 13:58

I'd like to give it another try {nm} islander Jul 22, 14:47

I'm ready to go! {nm} slappydavid Jul 22, 15:22

I am intrigued and wish to subscribe to your newsletter... Catzan Jul 22, 15:45

I am in, I will be the commish. but only if somebody else sets the scoring. I would love just to play :) {nm} damenchipguy Jul 22, 16:57

I'd love to play {nm} whitewalls Jul 22, 18:38

um ... what sort of football are you talking about? {nm} Ttaaggggeerr Jul 23, 00:44

Indeed, Association Football, Rugby Football (League or Union?), American Football or Australian Rules Football? :) {nm} Rednax Jul 23, 05:35

The only real football, American :) {nm} islander Jul 23, 05:48

oh right, in that case ... no thank you :-) {nm} Ttaaggggeerr Jul 23, 12:54

here is the Police Audio from the Aurora Shooting. horrific lobogotti Jul 21, 06:42

Very scary, my heart hurts for victims, families and the officers on the ground that seen images that cannot be removed from the mind. {nm} damenchipguy Jul 22, 13:31

It's not Just Sports and TV Here. There's also my vacation updates wroberson Jul 21, 01:47

I can't imagine planning trips this far ahead of time. I can barely plan tomorrow {nm} islander Jul 21, 19:29

Anybody worried that we haven't seen a post from Antibody since last night? {nm} elchan Jul 20, 18:26

He doesn't live in Colorado, does he? {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 20, 18:26

I think he's a Southern Californian {nm} tealfan Jul 20, 23:08

hes on vacation this weekend {nm} Moviesnob Jul 21, 02:16

Thanks! That's good news. {nm} elchan Jul 21, 08:44

He is still trading... Including today :) {nm} Oleg Max Jul 21, 11:22

Apparently, the shooter had a profile on a dating website. Here it is: Mr. Smitherz Jul 20, 17:45

Chris Nolan's statement on the shooting tragedy. Well said, IMHO. elchan Jul 20, 16:35

Pfft. Like he really cares outside of the possibility of how much money it could cost the movie. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 20, 17:11

Guarantee Bale the a-hole doesn't care. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 20, 17:12

Are you Christopher Nolan? No. Are you Christian Bale? No. accountant_4_Jesus Jul 21, 19:44

Mean-spirited comments from someone who claims to be. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:09

a Christian yet clearly doesn't pactice what he preaches. My comments were directed towards people who are public figures. Yours aren't {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:11

You {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:11

TMZ does the same thing all the time. Given what we know about Bale, he seems like an egotistical prick. See: Terminator audio {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:24

It would be nice if the admin would actually follow through on its bylaws and stop allowing these personal attacks on me, Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:14

I made many positive comments regarding PIRA2 and other films. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:26

So if someone's a public figure we then automatically get a free ticket to insult and badmouth them? accountant_4_Jesus Jul 22, 08:07

Yeah, being a public figure does allow others to badmouth them. It's the law. Look it up. Stop your patronizing, offensive sermonizing. Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 08:35

What you're doing is a very personal, hurtful attack on me. You are purposefully pushing my buttons to antagonize me. Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 08:44

Criticism is allowed, but you go too far in your criticism of public figures and it turns into personal attacks. accountant_4_Jesus Jul 22, 18:03

After the events in Colorado, you'd think you would act with more kindness to "outcasts" like me (as others have called me). Did that teach Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 16:07

Given the fervor over critics being threatened because of TDKR reviews, Nolan obviously inspires something not good in people. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 21, 01:26

Ya, strong emotions. DTravel Jul 21, 09:48

It's certainly possible his dark, violent films affected the shooter and somehow encouraged his actions in his mind. {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 22, 02:16

horatio caine given his walking papers by cbs jaymel Jul 20, 06:58

this was announced a few months ago... RazorHawk Jul 20, 08:53

Looks like Wiggins will win the Tour de France,well done that man {nm} blaze223 Jul 19, 12:07

The family is on a roll as his brother is the lead character in Ender's Game. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jul 19, 12:23

I was hoping Nibali would make it more interesting today... Oh well, should be a deserved win for Wiggins! {nm} slappydavid Jul 19, 20:35

TSN: All-Righty Now - Philadelphia Flyers Sign Nashville Predators' Shea Weber To A $100 MIllion Offer Sheet. RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jul 18, 23:57

Predators have seven (7) days to match the Offer - or get four (4) First Round Draft Picks. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Jul 19, 00:01

wow...finally something {nm} tealfan Jul 19, 08:33

"Death Penalty" for Penn State football: Yay or Nay? islander Jul 18, 10:54

Yay - and for more than just one season. Minimum 5, preferably 10. {nm} DTravel Jul 18, 11:51

The head coach along with others did nothing to stop little boys from being sodomized so severely they bled. Tanker Jul 18, 12:02

LATimes yesterday actually wrote against it! Actially said now that Sandusky is guilty, and Joe dead there's no need to punish. {nm} islander Jul 18, 12:06

"So what if a few little boys had their lives ruined? We don't want to sully Penn State's and Joe Pa's reputation." Tanker Jul 18, 12:11

Some dope is camping outside Paternos statue to protect it. The fans need the Death Pen. at least to give them perspective {nm} islander Jul 18, 12:24

Everybody should be sickened by what Penn State allowed to continue under Paterno and not defending his reputation. {nm} Tanker Jul 18, 12:33

Has the NCAA made any statements as to whether they plan on doing anything at all? {nm} Mr. Smitherz Jul 18, 12:04

The only thing they could do is hit them with "lack of instutionally control", which would fit. Tanker Jul 18, 12:14

If this sin't the time to use it, when would be? {nm} forlorne Jul 18, 12:12

LOIC was designed to deal with players getting paid and so forth and not really stuff like child rape and coaches looking the other way. Tanker Jul 18, 12:18

I do not think that this warrant's an SMU type death penalty. I do think that all of the athletes should be given the chance to transfer Buy StarBond Fund 19 coming 7/24 Jul 18, 20:07

No, I think the coaches, admistrators, etc should be fired but unless the players knew what was going on they shouldn't be penalized {nm} JDolphin Jul 18, 23:13

no consideration should be given to the current players, they are only there for a short time. you have to do this to punish islander Jul 19, 05:57

Giving current players the right to transfer out hurts the program. They lose players who did not sign on for ths mess. Buy BONDS 19 coming 7/24/12 Jul 19, 09:56

Yes wroberson Jul 21, 01:36

ATT Cell Phone bills are going up due to Data Plans!!!! mike255 Jul 18, 09:35

Glad I still have my Unlimited data plan with AT&T from 4 years ago, and I'm not giving it up! It's costing me less than their new 1Gb plan {nm} BSmurf Jul 18, 10:48

Bsmurf soon it later It force go to tier data plan. Unless you pay full price of phone mike255 Jul 18, 11:11

Prepaid Cell phone is getting paid Contract Phone now mike255 Jul 18, 11:55

I will be on my yearly trip for camping, fishing and boating this w/e. I would really appreciate if someone can tweet me updates. damenchipguy Jul 18, 09:26

have a great trip! {nm} islander Jul 18, 09:29

Obama have 2 movie release this weekend? mike255 Jul 18, 09:09

Ack! Why did I read that: The news sampled the ice at local restaurants and found e coli in 8 of 18 samples, and islander Jul 18, 07:48

Look at the bright side, if you actually ate **** you would have already developed some sort of defenses for it... :) {nm} slappydavid Jul 18, 09:05

im sure i have. the taco bells here are especially nasty islander Jul 18, 10:50