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Location: Las Vegas, NV | My main point is that the actions that Sheriff Joe is taking (although well intentioned) have been clearly associated with higher recidivism rates than the alternatives.
Well, I'm not getting my PhD, but I'd bet that research in this area goes either way. But, let's take an extreme example, which is what we engineers typically do to simplify very complex problems (issues). If you are suggesting that tougher penalties lead to higher recidivism rates, let's look at countries with extreme penalties, like Saudi Arabia. Their crime rate is/was much lower than "western" countries, as the penalties are so severe. They are a real deterrent. I've read that, in the last couple of decades, SA has "relaxed" a bit, at the same time, the crime rate has significantly increased. Coincidence?
Does anyone know where the post is that explains, step-by-step, how to remove shims without needing to restring (using a capo)? I did a search, but couldn't find it. |
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Location: Jet City | Does anyone know where the post is that explains, step-by-step, how to remove shims without needing to restring (using a capo)? I did a search, but couldn't find it. [/QB] As this thread is now treading on a thin sheet of ice, I'll stay away from the near-political topic and dive into this one.
I don't know where the thread is, but just hearing that it involves a Capo, I can get a pretty good idea of how it's being done, and what a GREAT way to do it. I've always wished for a third hand. Now I won't need to.
I would imagine it involves slacking the strings as much as possible, then pulling the slack towards the bridge, then capoing the strings as close as you can to the body.
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
but you are judging Sherif Joe from bleep Australia. I'm from farking Australia too and I reckon the sheriff from farking Arizona is farking great. :cool:
But I'm from farking Australia so what would I farking know? |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by muzza:
I'm from farking Australia too and I reckon the sheriff from farking Arizona is farking great.
But I'm from farking Australia so what would I farking know? How to throw shrimp on the barbie? |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | I also know how to take an OP Pro out of a 2005ES collectors, but that would be going off topic. |
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Location: SoCal | One of the things we're best at is getting off topic..... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I'm going to have to excuse myself from this conversation because quite honestly I don't know what recidivism is. But if anyone wants to know about eigenvectors I'm your man.
This has actually been a fun thread and I've enjoyed the banter. But it's time to put a lid on it.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | OT or not (considering the originator, eff the topic), I'm having mixed emotions as I type.
First of all, a perp as a fvcking victim?!?!?  My gawd, have any of the hand wringing libs been a direct victim of a crime?!?!? Eh?
The only aspect of the criminal system that bothers me is the WoD. What a fricking sham and waste of our tax money (granted, not the only waste)!
Now as to the flip side of my emotional outburst, the Second Amendment is alive and well as intended by our founding fathers. 
OK, enough for now. I'm on vacation in the Keys and don't need nor want one in the OFC... 
OBTW, I brought the '97C as its reward for being such a fine friend! (TJ, wish ya were here fer a reunion with her!)  |
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
But if anyone wants to know about eigenvectors I'm your man. Didn't Clint Eastwood star in that? |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
the Second Amendment is alive and well as intended by our founding fathers. Doesn't the fact that an amendment was needed imply that the founding fathers got it wrong? I'm only a foreigner from farking Australia, but you guys seem to have quite a few amendments. :D
(Oooh, I'm so gonna cop it for that.) |
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Location: Utah | Originally posted by muzza:
Doesn't the fact that an amendment was needed imply that the founding fathers got it wrong? I'm only a foreigner from farking Australia, but you guys seem to have quite a few amendments. :D
[/QB] The original intent of maximum personal freedom and of limited government was so brilliantly captured in the Constitution and it's amendments. IMNSHO, the Founding Fathers really got it right! They understood human nature very well indeed. Not all the later amendments were improvements, though. There was the 16th Amendment, giving us the income tax, and the 19th (?) which gave us Prohibition (outlawed alcohol). |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The original Constitution allowed slavery. It was hardly perfect. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
The original Constitution allowed slavery. It was hardly perfect. Washington and Jefferson were rich land and slave owners. They were far from the mythological heroes they are often painted to be... They just didn't wanna pay taxes!
"Taxation without representation.." HA!
The only ones who could vote originally were "Land-owners".
That did not include "Settlers".
The only way you were a "Land-owner" is if your land was given to you by King George, or sold to you by someone who got it from King George.
Most of the real population of the Colonies were "indentured servants"... (Slaves to the Land-owners)
"For the People and by the People" was not actually put to a vote by the general populace.
So, What kind of Guitars did the Founding Fathers play? |
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by muzza:
Doesn't the fact that an amendment was needed imply that the founding fathers got it wrong? The fact the Constitution is able to be amended tends to imply the opposite. |
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
So, What kind of Guitars did the Founding Fathers play? Why that's an easy one OMA...
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Location: SoCal | As the 1st cousin of Thomas Jefferson (6 generations removed) and related to seven other signers (to include Light Horse Harry Lee and his brother)...my remaining a/e Patriot has a prominent position in my living room...it is just that nice.
Paul B., this is the one that I had you sent direct to the factory...Kim and crew worked miracles to bring her back to life. One of 176 that were a/e.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Arm everyone.... even children. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | How many arms? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | My guitar count is just about the same as my firearms if I count the parts I have to build several more AR-15s and FALS.  |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Make Your Vote Count... Use a Bullet! :rolleyes: |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Old Man Arthur:
Make Your Vote Count... Use a Bullet! :rolleyes: Nice leap of logic... along with an unwarranted 'stoke of a wide brush'.
Pardon me, but your lack of historical knowledge of our nation's birthing pains and the resultant Preamble, Constitution and the BoR is showing.
May I humbly recommend the reading and study of the Federalist Papers...
Before we get too embroiled, may I say that I accept your right to state your opinions and that we'll not convince the other to change. But I will not stand by and let your statement slide...
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| and with just another week to Independence Day...
doubt this thread's dying anytime soon, but the ice here is getting thin..
re: changing shims while strung, capo at the first, back off all tuners about eight turns or so, and on elite models go in through the access door and push upward on the pickup lead while lifting the strings over the saddle, you should be able to get the edge of the OPP clear to swing sideways and remove the shims.
center hole models are a little tougher, but same technique but I use a small piece of soft thin poly to slide under the OPP or grab the thinline with a set of hemostats. ;)
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Location: Las Vegas, NV | Thanks, Glenn. I've got some shim removal to do this weekend... |
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Hi There! Newbie with a question
