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December 4, 2019 10:36 AM Forum: Politics

Trump-Ukraine report now a public document.

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by David Cotterell

Yep they did a great job of putting perfume on a pile of BS smile

December 4, 2019 11:06 AM Forum: Politics

CNN done tried to pluck the wrong chicken.....

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Bout time they got their feet held to the fire over all their fake news.....hopefully just one of a long list of suits.....

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/3/devin-nunes-slaps-cnn-435-million-defamation-lawsu/?fbclid=IwAR069o-MB1jgu4U7O6TSoFG3RnrP0-Re70mHtSySg5OOLsUkLpFgk3BIQIo

December 6, 2019 03:18 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

How do I change a rating I have given?

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Roger Laureys
I gave a 1* rating to an Astromarter which I would like to change into 5* after he explained what happened. However I cannot find how to do this. Can you advice me how to do it?
Thanks

I dont believe there is an option to change it once posted....however as I recall there used to be an option for a follow up comment on the rating under certain circumstances. Another is if the seller has not marked it sold yet you can respond to the ad again and enter a 2nd rating where you explain the situation. Or if they have something else still up for sale you can respond to it and have the ability to enter another rating explaining the last one.....

December 8, 2019 02:53 PM Forum: Politics

Bout fell out of my chair!!

Posted By Greg Shaffer

When I realized CNN published this...... I can hear you liberals wailing when you read it LOL

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/05/opinions/trump-is-still-winning-jennings/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2_dsPxTwJw65jwN1iKbZj6w5XV1uCHZf5a7Z6qvksDA5k1VzxDvFtW2y4

December 10, 2019 01:56 AM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

Possible scammer # 468771 Takahashi TOA 130

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Roger Laureys
Hello,

When this ad appeared I reacted immediately with an offer to buy this telescope. Payment only by Paypal. I also asked for his address and telephone number in order to check his identity before sending off the money. After 5 days I got no reply,even after a reminder mail.
Ginomy has no ratings and his offer was very tempting at this low price. His silence is very suspicious so I gave him a 1* rating.
I think this ad is a possible scam, so be careful. I hope I am wrong...

While its great that you reported the potential scammer it has always been the rule here that you dont issue bad ratings against someone you did not actually complete a transaction with....Just a heads up.

December 10, 2019 06:55 AM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

Possible scammer # 468771 Takahashi TOA 130

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Roger Laureys
Sorry I didn't know that.Can I undo my negative rating?
Best regards,
Roger

Dont think so......

December 10, 2019 10:24 PM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

December 10, 2019 10:27 PM Forum: Politics

Sudden Jihad Syndrome Strikes Again

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Wow, you're really stuck on this "presumption" word aren't you Rod?  Is everything in every news Story somehow related to Impeachement with you?  Sounds like you really are obsessed with it, to be so preoccupied with impeachment that you can't get it off your mind.

Must really bother you that you can't even have a conversation about other news without relating it to impeachment.  Take some TDS pills, they might help!  wink

Sondland is the one that admitted his conclusions where based on a presumption and not any direct evidence he knew of....The whole damn thing is based on "presumptions" LOL

December 13, 2019 07:17 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Remote Setup Team required for Chili!

Posted By Greg Shaffer

Originally Posted by Eric Recurt
Where would I post an offer for partnership for Chili Remote Observatory?
Equipment would be RC 20" with twin focus F2.8 & F8.0 on fork mount.
Site has more than 330 nights per year and average seeing under 1 arc".
High speed internet, security, technicians on site, low cost rental for the site under 400 USD per month without splitting.
Regards,
Eric 

Really only one category that fits.... "Observatories" in the classifieds section.  I see rentals from time to time posted there.

December 14, 2019 12:19 PM Forum: Politics

This explains Rod and a few others on here :)

Posted By Greg Shaffer

New element discovered.....Pelosium. Finally an explanation for what ails the fanatical left. They have overdosed on the stuff.....

A major research institution has just announced the discovery of the densest element yet known to science. The new element has been named Pelosium. The chemical symbol of Pelosium is Pu. Pelosium has one neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75 deputy neutrons, and 224 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 311. These particles are held together by dark particles called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.

Pelosium's mass actually increases over time, as morons randomly interact with various elements in the atmosphere and become assistant deputy neutrons within the Pelosium molecule, leading to the formation of isodopes. This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientist's to believe that Pelosium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass.

When catalyzed with money, Pelosium activates MSNBCobnoxium and CNNadnausium, both elements that radiate orders of magnitude more energy, albeit as incoherent noise, since they have half as many peons but twice as many morons as Pelosium.

Since it has no electrons, Pelosium is inert. However, it can be detected chemically as it impedes every reaction it comes in contact with. According to the discoverers, a minute amount of Pelosium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would have normally occurred in less than a second. In the presense of anti-morons, Pelosium can be extremely corrosive. Botox seems to distort and smooth it's surface, without impeding it's ongoing decay.

Pelosium has a normal half-life of approximately two years, at which time it does not decay, but instead undergoes a transmutation, appearing in a new location but displaying the same properties. In this process, assistant neutrons, vice neutrons and assistant vice neutrons exchange places. Some studies have shown that the atomic mass actually increases after each transmutation.

Research at other laboratories indicates that Pelosium occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such as government agencies, large corporations, universities, and anywhere there is news coverage occurring. It can usually be found in the newest, best appointed, and best maintained buildings.

Scientists point out that Pelosium is known to be toxic at any level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reaction where it is allowed to accumulate. Attempts are being made to determine how Pelosium can be controlled to prevent irreversible damage, but results to date are not promising.