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Posts Made By: George Blahun

February 18, 2013 08:40 PM Forum: Politics

*Natural born*

Posted By George Blahun
I don't believe for a minute an actual liberal wrote that. It smacks of a conservative parody of liberalism. That's a technique which has been used since politics began. While in college, I knew a guy running for a class office who posted nasty and ignorant notes directed at himself, all over campus. He ended up winning the election because people actually thought his opponent said all those terrible things. Yeah, please don't print my name... It's so easy to fool the uniformed and hateful.

George

February 23, 2013 03:15 PM Forum: Politics

What Happens When College Permits Carry

Posted By George Blahun
Dave, I need a little more data or background to determine what this graph means. Is CSU, Colorado State Univ? If so, they eliminated their weapons ban in 2010. Who compiled the data?
What other factors might be involved? The graph looks nice, perhaps too nice. For that reason I suspect at least partial fabrication.

George

February 28, 2013 04:03 AM Forum: Politics

Putting Biden's Idiotic Shotgun Advice To The Test

Posted By George Blahun
What a bunch of sexist drivel from the Astromart NeoCons. You guys have conveniently overlooked this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rATy_OQ2vbM

March 1, 2013 04:11 PM Forum: Politics

A virtual President

Posted By George Blahun
Jeffrey:

As is the case with all political speeches, it is a blend of wisdom, political posturing and total bullshit.

George

March 11, 2013 01:19 PM Forum: Politics

The 5th Largest Organization In The World

Posted By George Blahun
Dave:
Depending on the organization calculating the numbers, preventable hospital deaths in the USA varies between 98,000 and 195,000 annually. To tie the deaths in the UK to socialized medicine is completely without basis.

George

March 12, 2013 08:11 PM Forum: Politics

I would LOVE to see these guys get this treatment

Posted By George Blahun
Herb, this one issue we agree completely on. At very least they should all be fired and do some time in the big house..

George

March 14, 2013 02:52 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Denali, The Great One

Posted By George Blahun
Magnificent photo, Mike. The pix opened full size for me.

George

March 24, 2013 04:08 PM Forum: Telescope Making

polishing a 12.5 mirror

Posted By George Blahun
That is looking really good, Joe. You have probably developed arms like Popeye's.

George

March 29, 2013 02:04 PM Forum: Telescope Making

12.5in mirror - Ronchigram after 5hr polishing

Posted By George Blahun
Joe, the mirror is looking very good. I think you should keep up with the stroke (s) you are using. I'm not an expert in interpreting Ronchi, but it looks like a very slight TDE on the last 1/4 inch. This should polish out with the way you are working. I too am very surprised at how well you are proceeding. This is not a trivial accomplishment, you certainly have an aptitude for this.

George


March 31, 2013 02:12 PM Forum: No Holds Barred

A Gentile To Remember During Passover

Posted By George Blahun
Dave:
You are one of the few here on Astromart who can in good conscience exploit the heroics of an extraordinary person, all for a cheap political shot. The problem, as is so often true of your political posts, is the punch line is nonsense. Al Gore did not receive the Peace Prize for a "slide show" it was for a dedicated effort over 20 years, to bring awareness of the climate issue to the world. If you took even a few minutes to check the validity of these propaganda pieces before rushing to post them, you'd see they were brainwashing devices aimed at deluding those who are easily mislead. This reminds me of the now" Tea Party" which first wanted to become known as "Tea Baggers", we all know how that lack of research played out. Whatever you were hoping to accomplish with your swipe at Al Gore has now landed squarely on you for your unapologetic and inexcusable exploitation.
Have a Happy Easter or Passover.
George

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