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49763 No. 49763 ID: c574bd Locked Stickied hide watch quickreply [Reply]
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No. 98737 ID: 294081 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
  http://finance.yahoo.com/news/putin-were-stronger-everybody-171002658.html

>Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his belief that Russia is the strongest nation, which will lead to — in his eyes — a positive end in Crimea, according to an interview with the state-owned TASS news agency.

>During the interview, Putin stated that everything will "end well" in Crimea because "it's just that we're stronger [than] everybody."

>"We're stronger," he said, "because we're right. When the Russian feels that he's right, he's unstoppable. I'm saying this sincerely, not just to pontificate," he added.
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>> No. 99074 ID: 1bddb7
  FSB headquarters in Dagestan got set on fire. Russian media is claiming it was a "short circuit", a likely story considering what happened in Chechnya earlier this week.
>> No. 99075 ID: db7b1c
>>99074
>ramzans cousin gets killed by islamist
>ramzan deports islamist families
>islamist burn FSB building
Perfect logic
>> No. 99076 ID: 385f49
  >>99075
There are still people who don't have anything to do with radical islamists except that they hate Ramzan, Putin and everything around them. Well, as a matter of fact, you can't disregard that possibility.
>> No. 99079 ID: 1bddb7
>>99075
Kadyrov's loyalty to Putin (not Russia) is only due to fat stacks of cash. To the Dagestanis(?) it must look like the Chechens fought against Russia and got a ton of money, whereas they didn't fight against Russia and have received less money from the central government, while violence from Chechnya has migrated to their country. (http://registan.net/2010/08/19/migrating-violence-in-the-caucasus/)
>> No. 99085 ID: 385f49
>>99076
Reuploded with subs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFOFn8xTJyY

Also, from the the other side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55_wtYx55FM


No. 98751 ID: 0dcdc8 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply] [First 100 posts] [Last 50 posts]
  >A St. Louis County grand jury made its decision Monday in the case of Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, whose fatal shooting of an unarmed black teen in August touched off weeks of sometimes violent protests.

>Prosecutor Robert McCulloch will announce after 5 p.m.

Might as post it all in here and contain the drama.

MF if I lived in Ferguson.
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>> No. 99073 ID: f18153
>>99069
>Also why is there less of a response to this negligent homicide of a harmless family man

There really isn't. It's just that Ferguson blew up first, and all these other killings (the 12 year old in Cleveland, a couple lower profile shootings) get mixed in with the same anger. Which is smart. It's what happens when a movement gets successful.

>Wait... maybe, because it was violent criminals out there rioting about their violent criminal brethren getting shot.

Again, there's a difference between the rioters in Ferguson and the nationwide movement. Hell, there's a lot of distance between St. Louis and NYC. People are angry nationwide. People are not rioting nationwide.
>> No. 99081 ID: ca3240
Honest question, no trolling.

What would you have done differently in the Garner case?

Given the facts that follow:
-Cops respond to a complaint
-suspect is recognized, and known for doing this
-suspect refuses to leave
-decision is made to take him in
-attempt to apply handcuffs to front of body
-suspects resists by pulling hands away and becoming verbally agitated
-what do you do next?

Bearing in mind that this guy dwarfs you at close to 400, and what looks like a night of 6'4".

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>> No. 99082 ID: 095a2b
>>99081
If you ask most of the protesters, they would probably tell you they should have just given up and left him alone. But I dunno, it's a fair question. Taser? If it worked, wouldn't that have also caused a big controversy about how 'cops are so quick to taze people' and 'why couldn't they have just physically restrained him without a taser, lol pussies'.
>> No. 99083 ID: 6d6cb1
>>99081
Can you post the video of the whole incident so everyone can see how it was handled before the actual takedown?
>> No. 99084 ID: f18153
>>99082
Here's the thing: we don't know that he would have continued resisting indefinitely, and he wasn't threatening violence to either the cops or someone else. He was fucking selling cigarettes, not brandishing a weapon.


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99077 No. 99077 ID: 38d2b1 hide watch quickreply [Reply]
President Obama, a.k.a. the boss-in-chief, decided to give federal employees a holiday present a little early. He issued an executive order Friday giving them the day after Christmas off.
“All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Friday, December 26, 2014, the day after Christmas Day,” the order says. Exceptions may be made “for reasons of national security, defense, or other public need.”

There was no indication if Obama was swayed by an online White House petition urging him to make the day a holiday. The petition said:

“Federal Employees have dealt with pay freezes and furloughs over the past few years. Giving federal employees an extra holiday on Dec. 26th, 2014 would be a good gesture to improve morale of the federal workforce. Some bases are forcing their employees to take leave or LWOP because of base shut-downs on this day. This is also consistent with past practice. President Obama provided a full-day Monday Dec. 24, 2012 and a half-day off on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. President George W. Bush provided a half-day holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2002, as well as several full days off the day before or after Christmas: Tuesday, December 24, 2001, Thursday, December 26, 2003, Tuesday, December 24, 2007, and Thursday, December 26, 2008. We urge President Obama to issue an executive order.”

Happy holidays.
>> No. 99080 ID: ca3240
>Federal Employees have dealt with pay freezes and furloughs over the past few years. Giving federal employees an extra holiday on Dec. 26th, 2014 would be a good gesture to improve morale of the federal workforce

Fuck you.

Like ONE day off makes up for YEARS of pay freezes and threats of showdown/furlough every fucking October, while every asshole in Washington has been getting continual pay raises as if nothing out of the ordinary is happening.

I'm not saying it's a hard-knocks life, but fuck off if you think that one holiday is going to make people think you actually care about them, after years and years of shitty management, apathy, and treating their livelihood like a political bargaining chip.


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98637 No. 98637 ID: cf564b hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/120326/kremlin-allows-russians-carry-guns

Liberals hyperventilate about OMG GUN VIOLENCE, as expected.

>Let's think about the context into which guns will be introduced. The Russians are the second-biggest consumers of hard liquor in the world (first in Europe). According to the World Health Organization, risky drinking—defined as "frequency and circumstances of alcohol consumption and the proportion of people drinking alcohol to intoxication"—is highest in the Russian Federation. Drinking in that country already often leads to suicide and accidents and fights.
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>> No. 98913 ID: e40b8e
>>98780
American here.

My history books said the invasion of Poland was all Germany and made no mention of the Finnish involvement in WWII.

Also the extent of war crimes perpetrated by the Japanese were those to POWs, but the teacher had mentioned, as well as the book, that the mistreatment was part of their culture in how it is not honorable for a soldier to surrender.
>> No. 98921 ID: 20b551
>>98637
>there are people who don't approve of this

You're all gay.
>> No. 99015 ID: 8918b2
>>98637

so now Russia is a gun-owner friendly country?
>> No. 99029 ID: db7b1c
>>99015
Relatively, compared to the rest of the world, most of Europe are gun friendly countries, but America has no real equal

I think by gun ownership Serbia is second (90 per 100 vs 58 per 100) and it's still nothing close to American levels of gun culture, considering it's enshrined in the constitution

All other countries could have a bad president for a term or two and turn completely anti gun
Look at what Labor and Blair did to UK
>> No. 99078 ID: bc5ba6
>>99029
If I had to pick somewhere to live in Europe, I would start learning Czech.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_the_Czech_Republic


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99007 No. 99007 ID: 6c0a5f hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
also related: Putin cancels new natural gas pipeline to Europe in a surprise move because not enough money to pay for construction
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/putin-cancels-new-natural-gas-pipeline-to-europe-in-a-surprise-move/2014/12/01/c1955c90-73ee-11e4-95a8-fe0b46e8751a_story.html

Tumbling oil prices are draining hundreds of billions of dollars from the coffers of oil-rich exporters and oil companies and injecting a much-needed boost for ailing economies in Europe and Japan — and for American consumers at the start of the peak shopping season.

The result could be one of the biggest transfers of wealth in history, potentially reshaping everything from talks over Iran’s nuclear program to the Federal Reserve’s policies to further rejuvenate the U.S. economy.

The price of oil has declined about 40 percent since its peak in mid-June and plunged last week after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries voted to continue to pump at the same rate. That continued a trend driven by a weak global economy and expanding U.S. domestic energy supplies.

The question facing investors, companies and policymakers is how low oil prices will go — and for how long. Every day, American motorists are saving $630 million on gasoline compared with what they paid at June prices, and they would get a $230 billion windfall if prices were to stay this low for a year. The vast majority of that will flow into the economy, with lower-income households living on tight budgets likely to use money not otherwise spent on gas to buy groceries, clothing and other staples.

On Monday, the average U.S. price for a gallon of regular-grade gasoline was $2.77, according to AAA, which projects that prices could drop by an additional 10 to 20 cents.

Big American companies are better off, too. Every penny the price of jet fuel declines means savings of $40 million for Delta Air Lines, the company’s chief executive said in a recent CBS interview.

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>> No. 99036 ID: a15e64
>>99031
EU is not on oil exporter. Oil prices are dropping because of smaller demand from EU.
Can you into Econ 101?
>> No. 99037 ID: db7b1c
>>99036
>EU is not on oil exporter
That's the point, read >>99014
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99038
>>99024
>Waaah, muh Sovok Union.
Hope you have enough grechka stocked up.
>> No. 99039 ID: a15e64
>>99037
Are you actually illiterate, or just trolling?
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99044
>>99038
Kockhole pls


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98710 No. 98710 ID: 9e2974 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate bountiful harvests, Americans are being urged to stop wasting food so much.

Some 34 million pounds (15.4 million kilograms) of food is thrown away in the United States every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday.

That represents 21 percent of all food produced, harvested and purchased -- food that is worth an estimated $1.3 billion, at a time when one in six Americans face hunger.

The EPA launched a social media campaign this week to draw attention to the link between food waste and greenhouse gases produced when unwanted food ends up in landfills.

Such waste is a significant source of methane, which the EPA on its website says has "21 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide."

"There are actions that individuals and businesses can take to protect the environment," EPA assistant administrator Mathy Stanislaus told reporters.

The typical American family of four, he said, could save $1,600 a year by reducing their food waste.

On Friday the federal government agency teamed up with prominent Washington area chef and restauranteur Cathal Armstrong, who demonstrated how ingredients that a homemaker might throw away can be put to good use.
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>> No. 98963 ID: bc5ba6
>>98949
Sad drunks drink more.
>> No. 98965 ID: ca3240
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98965
>>98963
>> No. 99002 ID: 737f0d
>>98963
Then give them salty bacon and pork and they'll get thirsty and drink more.
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>>98890
the answer to that is none
food safety in restaurants is governed by state and local regulations (if any), but mainly by the restaurant OPERATORs' desire to stay in business, get repeat customers, not get their ass sued off by food poisoning victims and their healthcare insurers.
the NRA (national restaurant association), a private organization, does the most of any group to govern food safety. they publish guildlines for all aspects of food safety and following NRA recommendations will allow any restauranteur to confidently avoid all food safety issues.
the FDA does handle food safety recalls (i.e. lots of peanut butter, beef etc. with ecoli), but that stuff about throwing away room temperature potato salad after 4 hours comes from the NRA's food safety lab.
>> No. 99012 ID: 392726
>>99011
I'm not sure about that.
Because we were a grocery store we had health inspections by state-sanctioned third-party workers that can, and would shut us down if we weren't following protocols. It happened several times to the chain member across town. Once was a customer returned potato salad to the deli, while an inspection was being performed, and the employee dumped it back into the case. The inspector shut it down right there.

I think you're also mistaken about the "potato salad" guidelines, as although there is no real Federal mandate to have use by or expiration dates, the USDA does "recommend" it,(which you can read as "it leans on manufacturers to do so".) If it was truly only voluntary, why does every manufacturer do it?

I'm not sure where you're getting your information, but the state mandates and regulates everything from how long training for lasts grocery store employees that handle food; to when and what type of gloves should be worn for what task.


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98622 No. 98622 ID: 427132 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
http://www.guns.com/2014/11/14/canada-court-rules-air-guns-now-classified-as-firearms/
>The Supreme Court of Canada last week decided that air guns will be categorized as firearms in all cases but licensing and registration, where previously the guns were only given the classification when used in some offensive of unlawful purpose, the Canadian National Firearms Association announced.

>Because of the new classification, air guns will now be considered in concealed weapons cases, regardless of whether the owner is committing an offense.

>The Canadian gun rights group is calling on Parliament for a legislative amendment to the law.


Sorry dece74 and whoever that other canada guy was. No fun allowed.
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98688
Not to be outdone when it comes to declaring molehills to be mountains, MURRIKA has produced it's own pile of legal diarrhea

http://phys.org/news/2014-11-govt-aircraft-drones.html
http://rt.com/usa/206639-faa-regulations-drones-safety/
Basically, FAA aircraft regulations apply to drones (and as defined by very clear legal language, they also regulate paper airplanes, footballs, and their own leaps of logic)


http://www.ntsb.gov/legal/pirker/5730.pdf
>This case calls upon us to ascertain a clear, reasonable definition of “aircraft” for purposes of the prohibition on careless and reckless operation in 14 C.F.R. § 91.13(a). We must look no further than the clear, unambiguous plain language of 49 U.S.C. § 40102(a)(6) and 14 C.F.R. § 1.1: an “aircraft” is any “device” “used for flight in the air.” This definition includes any aircraft, manned or unmanned, large or small.
>> No. 98703 ID: 1bddb7
>>98688
So drone people really didn't expect that the FAA was going to take notice of them once it moved beyond "old men in socks and sandals flying RC airplanes around"?
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98705
>>98688
Tau scum!
>> No. 99004 ID: 216592
>>98622
So isn't this the Cadian equivalent of legislating from the bench?
>> No. 99006 ID: 9ae0c2
>air guns will be categorized as firearms in all cases but licensing and registration
over here it`s been like that pretty much since the air gun was invented.


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98513 No. 98513 ID: 570fe3 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
For those not familiar, San Diego's current Sheriff, Bill Gore does not believe that self defense is a justifiable reason for granting a CCW permit. Currently, your only real options for getting a CCW permit in San Diego county are to become a cop or to be a business owner, as protecting your business or profits is more important than protecting your life.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagrees.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/feb/13/ccw-gun-conceal-carry-sheriff-opinion-peruta/

GET REKT, DORKS.
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>> No. 98520 ID: 9ae271
This excites me because it might make my once and likely future home of New Jersey that much less of a freedom hating shit hole.
>> No. 98527 ID: ffd730
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98527
>>98513
Why does good shit always happen right after I leave?

> Leave middle school - They replace the dirt/gravel with grass
> Leave community college - Replace bungalows with actual buildings

Great news though.
>> No. 98532 ID: 7ebf68
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98532
>>98527
The universe is giving you a hint...

I kid, I kid.

Good news, regardless. Feels good, man.

Now I wonder how many counties are actually going to obey the law. I kind of expect some kind of dick baggery or bullshit undue delays to happen. I'll probably end of sifting through the following CalGuns thread in a week or so after the dust is settled.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1003933
>> No. 98535 ID: bf869b
Getting there. We still need to see SCOTUS strike down may-issue as unconstitutional once and for all while the Heller 5 are still breathing, and the 9th Circuit decisions have pressed the issue even faster.
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99003
>>98532
So there was a couple thread moves. Follow this one:
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=811282


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98304 No. 98304 ID: 4e48f5 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply] [Last 50 posts]
>https://news.vice.com/article/mike-browns-mom-is-taking-her-sons-case-to-the-un-in-geneva

Lesley McSpadden, the mother of the 18-year-old boy whose death at the hands of a Ferguson police officer in August sparked weeks of protests, is going to Geneva, Switzerland next month to speak about her son and other victims of police brutality in front of the United Nations.

McSpadden, accompanied by one of the family's lawyers and a handful of local activists and human rights advocates, is taking her son's case — and that of other victims of racial profiling and police violence — straight to the UN Committee Against Torture, the body tasked with preventing torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment and punishment around the world.
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98994
>>98992
Social Science!
>> No. 98997 ID: db7b1c
>>98991
That makes no sense, who taught you to make analogies? Ask for your money back
First the GPS thing now this...

>>98990
True but it was a demonstrably biracial issue, even in the case of ferguson it could be said the biggest shit stirrers nationally are white
>> No. 98998 ID: 84c0d7
>>98994
Lol. The "Savages" square.
>> No. 98999 ID: 84c0d7
>>98994
Lol. The "Savages" square.
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99000
>>98994
>sassy_gay_justice@tumblr

bahaha..


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