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From the Desk of John Rourke – October 18th, 2017

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I can’t hardly watch action movies anymore. Far too often I am criticizing the tactics used rather than just enjoying the movie.

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The situation in Hollywood with actresses coming out of the woodwork pointing fingers at men who sexually harassed them is getting out of control. First off – screw Hollywood. Second – there are thousands of pictures of these actresses hanging all over the exact men they are now accusing. Any sexual harassment or abuse is not excused – and neither is the fact that the vast majority of these women failed to report it. That failing to report led to more women being affected. They are not hero’s – they are part of the problem.

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I’ve seen the topic of how much ammo to store away for when the SHTF. Frustrating to read – but peaks some good and not so good discussion. No one will ever agree. I might take a “stab” at the topic in the near future but my answer generally is – “as much as you can.”

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“What one man can do, another can do.”

Charles Morse – The Edge

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Yes. Yes, I do.

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11 Comments

  1. goinggray58 says:

    You have to look at action movies as though they are comedies.. I mean really.. any guy or gal that runs past 15 loaded weapons and an armoured getaway vehicle to attack a super villain with a butter knife… Now that’s funny… right there..

    Sex has always and forever been a barter item and harassment charges is just legal leverage in the transaction.. Anyone foolish enough to allow the flirting favors deserves what they get… Heroic .. no.. morally corrupt .. probably… a pout or a moment in the media (all publicity is good).. probably… don’t go there and you won’t be there ..

    Ammo… ALL OF IT.. call it 3 years under dire circumstances for an entire group.. same for food… for most folks the limitation will be budget and not storage or volume IMO.
    I’d think just as important is appropriate shared calibers and common equipment for it..
    GG58

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  2. Capt.Michaels says:

    Johnny Carson…oh man. That guy was hilarious. And I understood that at a teen-age.

    How much ammo? Well IMO as much as possible without causing yourself to go without in real life. Also, not in one spot. For some it may only be possible for small purchases here and there. Protected as much as possible from the elements and hidden in multiple areas. Keeping in mind if 5 years from now construct is just ramping up in a spot you got your ammo. Go get it.

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  3. Oren says:

    I have no sympathy for any of the Hollywood females who have all of a sudden come out of the woodwork to claim sexual exploitation. No woman should be surprised they are subjected to such advances when they flaunt their body, walk around half naked, participates in either simulated or explicit sex scenes on screen and champion the free sex attitude that they do. They simply get what they ask for. I personally don’t care if the Hollywood lifestyle does slip off into a deep trench in the ocean. The country would be better off.

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    1. JR says:

      I agree to a point Oren. Rape and sexual assaults are inexcusable. I take issue with the fact that so many put up with it and failed to come forward. THAT itself is inexcusable as well.

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  4. ralph k says:

    Johnny Carson was the best. No one has ever reached his level since. None. Like Sean Connery, he is the one and only bonafide Bond, at least in my book.

    On how much ammo? Thinking to training I have had, burning up 1000-1200 rounds in 2-3 days pretty much means you need at least 5k per rifle/participant. And don’t forget the magazines either. Ammo buys you time. Stored properly can last decades and is fungible wealth also.

    On hollywood, don’t give a rats ass. From the picture above, I think Gwyneth Paltrow was safe. Too skinny, no sex appeal.

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  6. SingleMom says:

    As a female who grew up with mostly men and worked entirely with them up until very recently, I have no patience for these Hollywood bimbos. While I certainly feel that there is no excuse for sexual assault, so many of the more recent comments involve “He looked at me funny” or “He made an off-color suggestion”. While the guy in question is certainly a first-rate skank, you can’t call tasteless jokes or catcalls “abuse”. A very serious situation is being turned into a free-for-all, because everybody wants to add their 2 cents. Nearly every woman I’ve ever known has dealt with unwanted attention, and sometimes the men get a little testy when turned down, but that’s a far cry from being victimized. Focus the attention where it needs to be. Don’t turn it into an anti-male agenda.

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