I didn't see anything particularly humorous (or innovative) in that platform either. If you read the Republican platform, you will probably find it sounds a lot better than what we have (at least in economic terms). Unfortunately, it is also much better than what actual Republicans do when they get...

I think our happiness tends to be built on relativity.  Relative to the things we experienced yesterday, and relative to our neighbors. So the question then is, does becoming a monk promote happiness?  I've considered it.  As in formally, not self-imposed.  But the idea of taking pleasure in repeti...

Keep in mind we are hyper-optimizing here. Any gun is better than no gun in a home invasion situation, and much of the time you won't even need to shoot it so it may not even matter what it fires. And if you do, shooting the bad guy with anything is probably going to make him strongly reconsider hi...

One more iOS suggestion that I use several times per day.  I really like the seamless integration with TouchID on the iPhone: 

1Password

... Mountaineer

Make fun all you want, but we're not specifically adding strontium, thorium or grain alcohol to the water supply.  The point, ladies and gentleman, is that crony capitalism is evil. :D That, my friend, is some mighty slim pickins.  ;) I don't give a hoot in Hell how you do it, you just get me to th...

Please make me a drink of grain alcohol and rainwater, and help yourself to whatever you'd like.  :) Rainwater may be harmful. I'm sure MG can find some paper that deals with thorium or strontium 90 remaining from the nuke tests of the 50s and 60s. Perhaps the National Inquirer has some relevant ma...

Good discussion of being "called". Excerpts: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel”? (Mark 1:15, ESV). This is the urgent call of God to sinners; though unlike in the time of Jonah, we have no timetable. Whether the call is to sinners w...

MG says:  "...explain why drugs are the third leading cause of death..."

People go to doctors.
Doctors prescribe drugs.
Drugs are available OTC.
People take drugs.
People die.

Therefore, people who go to doctors and take drugs are certain to die. 

... Mountaineer

Home defense:  Remington 870 pump, 12 gauge, 00 buckshot by far first choice if you are minimally skilled; second choice if you need a handgun and are minimally skilled, a high quality 357 magnum revolver but shooting 38 special +P defense loads.  45 ACP Colt Government model or equivalent (no targe...

For iOS, main ones I use more frequently than the "play with" apps: Dark Sky and/or SeasonalityGo for weather RadarScope for weather Fantastical for calendar Evernote for multipurpose notes Day One for journaling Dropbox (primarily only if you use it on the laptop or desktop) iBooks and Ki...

Seems to me if one seasons the cast iron effectively, which is needed for the non-stick property, the food is not in contact with the iron anyway - the food is in contact with polymerized flaxseed oil (or whatever type oil/grease is used).  What am I missing?  This worry of iron toxicity from a mini...

Moutaineer, it's a grand plan that is ridiculously unattainable with our current system of government. Why upset yourself by believing in a fantasy you can't actually have? MangoMan, As I said to MG:  I take it you did not appreciate or understand the irony and sarcasm in that post?  ;) And, I am n...

MachineGhost wrote: Blah, blah, blah...  same Republican spiel, why expect different results?

I take it you did not appreciate or understand the irony and sarcasm?  Just read the words?  Saw (heard in your head) what you wanted to? 

... Mountaineer

This is from a friend’s ex-boss, a legal immigrant to the United States, a naturalized American citizen, a deep thinker and an all-around good guy. “George”? has secured my 'vote'......this is the most common sense I've seen on one page in a long, long time.  If only native-born Americans could thin...

Vice-President of the United States -$230k per annum + free housing and transportation for attending the occasional funeral. And no real work to do, either! ::) Would you sell your soul for the "privilege" of butt kissing?  Reminds me of the most trusted position in the King Henry VIII co...

Mountaineer, Thanks for the advice, and minus the religious stuff (and even though we probably differ as to what SOME of those good values are), I really agree with what you're saying... Though it sounds a little bit like you're equating renting with whoring around :). Could you explain a little mo...

Mountaineer, Thanks for the advice, and minus the religious stuff (and even though we probably differ as to what SOME of those good values are), I really agree with what you're saying... Though it sounds a little bit like you're equating renting with whoring around :). Could you explain a little mo...

I can see where you fellas are coming from. To PS, Mountaineer, Tyler, etc: Assuming that debt is slightly distasteful to you to even have to use in the first place, how did you come to the decision of the following: 1) Rent vs buy (apples-to-apples property-wise (4 BR SF Home to 4 BR SF Home)). 2)...

Wow, I find it hard to believe that 2/3 of the intelligensia on this forum are living in the dark ages.  Get with the times, guys and dolls.  There is a reason the forbidden fruit is thought to be an apple.  You need to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. 

... Mountaineer

Curious to hear thoughts on this strategy and real-world examples of how it works. Interesting to read this thread because: * Although I bought my house in cash, I took out the first loan of my life, a home equity loan (is that what all this HELOC talk is?) last year for renovation. Nearly a total ...

What do you think should be done about the latest round of naked cheating from the so called Patriots? I think when you have a sport that is heavily full of "thugs" who are sacrificing their bodies for short term gain and fame, what do you expect?  As far as the naked cheating (lying?), s...

My thinking exactly, except for the HELOC part which strikes me as going against HB's rule #7 if you're using the borrowed money to invest (or was that actually allowed - it says don't use margin "other than your home"?). As for the sleeping better at night thing that Mountaineer spoke of...

Excellent summary and very financially logical.  However, I went the "sleep easier at night" route which I could not begin put a price on how good it feels, and paid the sucker off quite a while back.  I have no regrets, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

... Mountaineer

Hello, I would like to know what is you prefered job or part-time that at the same time allows you to earn money. Looking forward to read you. Regards! For me, it is one in which I continue to learn and do new things, have the freedom to perform the job as I see fit (and know that I am responsible ...

Fireplace implements (poker, shovel, andirons, etc.) that were handed down to me from my grandfather, Guns, RCBS reloading equipment, particularly an early 1970s era Rock Chucker press, dies,  powder measure, "Hunting" knives, High grade kitchen knives, High quality solid wood furniture, V...