That explains a lot.
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trenchkamenThe new allergy medication I started taking a few weeks ago is apparently meant to be taken before bed. I've been taking it in the morning. No wonder I've been so tired all the time lately.
My uncle (Dad's brother) drove Rachel's car back from San Antonio with Dad, so he was here last night. Yes, this is the same uncle I saw when I visited Granddad in Oklahoma City about a month ago, the one who thought I went to an agricultural college. When I got back from swimming he was sitting on the couch with his Mac Book. He asked me if I had ever heard of Ted Nugent. I said I had heard of the artist, if what was what he meant. He patted the couch beside him and cocked his head. Apparently Nugent is also a very outspoken ultra-conservative, and my uncle wanted to know if I had been following his political commentary. I hadn't. He asked me if I supported Nugent's position; I said "I'm a college student; do the math," and he sort of laughed.
Apparently Nugent is sort of a one-issue voter; he supports whoever opposes gun control ("My birth certificate is my concealed carry permit."). While I also do not agree with banning guns, the similarities in political leanings between me and my uncle stop right about there.
Point in example: the conversation came to him asking me whether or not I trusted politicians. I said no. He said "Well, you're about ten years ahead of the rest of your generation." Given the context of the preceding conversation I knew he was referring to Obama (who, according to him, has never had a real job), so I said "Well, I like some better than others, of course. Pretty much anybody is better than Bush."
He paused and said, "See, I liked Bush."
My response was, "Yeah, I'm not even touching that one."
I thought I was very calm about the whole thing--especially considering thatfor once I did not start it. I like my uncle just fine, even though we don't see eye-to-eye on most issues. He's caring family. But as people unfortunate enough to know me know, just because I like you doesn't mean I won't argue with you. It can be quite the opposite.
If gay marriage had come up, however, things might have turned rather heated.
I'm actually pleased with my studying progress. This is unusual. I do wish I would stop getting tension headaches so easily; it's counterproductive.
Oh, following on the eight-day meme: today, my sister and mom went out shopping while I was studying, and brought me back chocolate ice cream with chocolate fudge and chocolate chips from Cold Stone.
My uncle (Dad's brother) drove Rachel's car back from San Antonio with Dad, so he was here last night. Yes, this is the same uncle I saw when I visited Granddad in Oklahoma City about a month ago, the one who thought I went to an agricultural college. When I got back from swimming he was sitting on the couch with his Mac Book. He asked me if I had ever heard of Ted Nugent. I said I had heard of the artist, if what was what he meant. He patted the couch beside him and cocked his head. Apparently Nugent is also a very outspoken ultra-conservative, and my uncle wanted to know if I had been following his political commentary. I hadn't. He asked me if I supported Nugent's position; I said "I'm a college student; do the math," and he sort of laughed.
Apparently Nugent is sort of a one-issue voter; he supports whoever opposes gun control ("My birth certificate is my concealed carry permit."). While I also do not agree with banning guns, the similarities in political leanings between me and my uncle stop right about there.
Point in example: the conversation came to him asking me whether or not I trusted politicians. I said no. He said "Well, you're about ten years ahead of the rest of your generation." Given the context of the preceding conversation I knew he was referring to Obama (who, according to him, has never had a real job), so I said "Well, I like some better than others, of course. Pretty much anybody is better than Bush."
He paused and said, "See, I liked Bush."
My response was, "Yeah, I'm not even touching that one."
I thought I was very calm about the whole thing--especially considering that
If gay marriage had come up, however, things might have turned rather heated.
I'm actually pleased with my studying progress. This is unusual. I do wish I would stop getting tension headaches so easily; it's counterproductive.
Oh, following on the eight-day meme: today, my sister and mom went out shopping while I was studying, and brought me back chocolate ice cream with chocolate fudge and chocolate chips from Cold Stone.
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Re: Um...
Date: 2009-05-11 04:15 am (UTC)By automatic weapon I did mean machine guns, and not semi-automatic hunting rifles, yes. And you're right: as a locked-down antique or piece of curiousity one could use a machine gun, but one should never have the need to carry one.
Thanks for clarifying the US laws on the matter, though. Also a very useful website!
Re: Um...
Date: 2009-05-11 04:26 am (UTC)Re: Um...
Date: 2009-05-11 04:34 am (UTC)I mean, at least as much as one is required to get behind the wheel of a ton of steel and move it over 100 km/h. If that's reasonable for a car, why not a gun, too? I know there's all kinds of Constitutional issues in the US, though.