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Forum: Trials and Errors 18th February 2023, 04:06 AM
Replies: 2,774
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Posted By rockinkt
I'm guessing from the sentence that I highlighted...

I'm guessing from the sentence that I highlighted in your post that you have absolutely no direct training and experience in the use of firearms. (Or any dangerous activity for that matter) ...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th February 2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,272
Posted By rockinkt
My friend Standing Bear from the Piegan tribe in...

My friend Standing Bear from the Piegan tribe in Alberta would agree with that statement.
Forum: Trials and Errors 16th February 2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
I only remember because I posted it. :) ...

I only remember because I posted it. :)

Here is what another actor on the Baldwin shooting set had to say:

Hudson says the other, more experienced actors checked their weapons 2 or 3 times...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th February 2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
Care to revise this statement?

Care to revise this statement?
Forum: Trials and Errors 16th February 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
I have posted excerpts of what veteran actor and...

I have posted excerpts of what veteran actor and gun control advocate George Clooney had to say about the death caused by Baldwin more than once:

Clooney, 60, also insisted that even after...
Forum: Trials and Errors 16th February 2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Why do you keep repeating this nonsense? I...

Why do you keep repeating this nonsense?
I showed you in a previous post that based on the investigation and indictment including his own statement - Baldwin was NOT working out the logistics of...
Forum: Trials and Errors 13th February 2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
You are forgetting a very important part: Baldwin...

You are forgetting a very important part: Baldwin had absolutely no reason to believe that the firearm was unloaded. He took it from the AD. The AD has no role in the handling of that firearm on...
Forum: Trials and Errors 12th February 2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Perhaps the fact that you didn't point a firearm...

Perhaps the fact that you didn't point a firearm that you had no reason to assume was unloaded and point it at people and pull the trigger and kill one person and wound another - also has something...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th February 2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2,321
Views: 471,272
Posted By rockinkt
Would that have been considered a "white...

Would that have been considered a "white lie"?
Forum: Trials and Errors 1st February 2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
You still do NOT wave the gun around and pull the...

You still do NOT wave the gun around and pull the trigger irresponsibly. There are rules and procedures on set that forbid that in every half-way decent production.

Again: It was NOT a directed...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st February 2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,915
Posted By rockinkt
Very good advice - IMHO.

Very good advice - IMHO.
Forum: Trials and Errors 1st February 2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Your right to wear a coonskin cap has been...

Your right to wear a coonskin cap has been suspended indefinitely.
Forum: Trials and Errors 1st February 2023, 01:42 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
No - it isn't - and I pointed out what the DA...

No - it isn't - and I pointed out what the DA states the police investigation discovered in a post replying to you above.
(Hint: There is film evidence).

Why you keep posting Dr. Sid's post...
Forum: Trials and Errors 31st January 2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Depends on where the movie is being shot and the...

Depends on where the movie is being shot and the rules of that particular place. Baldwin was the big shot producer on this and New Mexico has pretty lax laws regarding safety compared to such places...
Forum: Trials and Errors 31st January 2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Nope, it has been public knowledge for some time...

Nope, it has been public knowledge for some time now - and is officially in the criminal complaint laid by the DA in the prosecution - that Baldwin was playing with the gun and pulling and pointing...
Forum: Trials and Errors 31st January 2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
According to the paperwork filed by the DA...

According to the paperwork filed by the DA outlining the charges against Baldwin - he showed up late for the one hour mandatory firearm safety course on set and then spent the majority of the time...
Forum: USA Politics 30th January 2023, 05:00 AM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By rockinkt
Most electors don't have a clue what the real...

Most electors don't have a clue what the real issues are and how they can be solved. Most want easy solutions to complex problems they won't take the time to learn about - or actually do not have...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 30th January 2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,915
Posted By rockinkt
You could also look at seatbelts and airbags as...

You could also look at seatbelts and airbags as being something you would very rarely need because the chance of being in an accident for most people is pretty low. But, they are there for that time...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th November 2022, 01:51 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 21,618
Posted By rockinkt
He's back again entertaining, with the two moon...

He's back again entertaining, with the two moon theory.

He's paid millions of dollars a year to get on that program and entertain. Why the posters in this thread don't get that is beyond any...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th October 2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,599
Posted By rockinkt
Ogopogo or unusually large bird or what?

Interesting video. Not sure what it is but I don't think for a second it is any sort of lake monster.

The claim that the "horns" are three feet apart seems like quite an exaggeration when I...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd October 2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 21,965
Posted By rockinkt
Were they bought on the black market? :D

Were they bought on the black market? :D
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 17th August 2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
There was NO direction from anyone indicating...

There was NO direction from anyone indicating that Baldwin should draw his fully functional firearm and point it at Souza and Hutchins and pull the trigger. Baldwin took the firearm out of the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th August 2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
The surgeon and whoever else that is actually...

The surgeon and whoever else that is actually using the scalpel or end product in your analogy is obviously doing it according to "best practice" and not using it in a dangerous and recognized unsafe...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th August 2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
That video has nothing to do with your silly...

That video has nothing to do with your silly claim of easy shotgun primer ignition!
It was an absolute waste of time!!!

Having shot and reloaded for fast draw - I am well aware that shotgun...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th August 2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
My hi-lite Baldwin and his lawyers certainly...

My hi-lite

Baldwin and his lawyers certainly think it does. That is why Baldwin vehemently denies pulling the trigger.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th August 2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
Which commercially manufactured "Large Pistol"...

Which commercially manufactured "Large Pistol" primer would ignite with such a light contact? Be specific.
(Please note that I have reloaded for over 50 years and shot competitively for 18 years...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th August 2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 37,363
Posted By rockinkt
There is no way in the world that the hammer in...

There is no way in the world that the hammer in the firearm used would have had enough energy to strike the primer hard enough to detonate the cartridge from the "less than quarter cock" position....
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th February 2022, 03:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,727
Posted By rockinkt
This sounds like a pretty straight forward slam...

This sounds like a pretty straight forward slam dunk for the plaintiffs:

While the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act grants firearms makers immunity from product liability, the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th February 2022, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2,380
Views: 495,956
Posted By rockinkt
It's about you originally claiming that DeAtley...

It's about you originally claiming that DeAtley FUNDED the PGF. You are making the claim that he was part of a conspiracy to make the PGF and that document shows nothing of the sort.

There is no...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 7th February 2022, 02:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,269
Posted By rockinkt
The "cheating gene" mutation gave Darwin the...

The "cheating gene" mutation gave Darwin the edge.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 7th February 2022, 01:54 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 6,572
Posted By rockinkt
1. Are you a home owner? Yes. 2 houses. ...

1. Are you a home owner?
Yes. 2 houses.

2. Is it a house/apartment/other (you know castle, dungeon, super yacht)?
Primary is a 2400 sq ft house in a nice town.
2600 sq ft vacation home on...
Forum: Trials and Errors 2nd February 2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,814
Posted By rockinkt
Accomplice liability arises when a two or more...

Accomplice liability arises when a two or more people have conspired to commit a felony, and a second felony that was not part of the original plan - but was a reasonable and foreseeable possibility...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd February 2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 7,373
Posted By rockinkt
"The Holocaust" is specifically referring to the...

"The Holocaust" is specifically referring to the systematic slaughter of Jews by the Nazis - not all the crimes committed by the Nazis.
The others you mentioned were slaughtered (albeit on a far,...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 2nd February 2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,051
Posted By rockinkt
Perhaps you could enlighten us on why you find...

Perhaps you could enlighten us on why you find modern nuclear energy plants scary. Please provide scientific details and "body counts".
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th January 2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,350
Posted By rockinkt
These are great and some are known to me. I have...

These are great and some are known to me. I have a retired friend who was a physics professor at a major Canadian university that takes part in them.

That being said - with these groups in place...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th January 2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,350
Posted By rockinkt
What a silly publicity stunt.

What a silly publicity stunt.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th January 2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,675
Posted By rockinkt
:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th January 2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,675
Posted By rockinkt
Upon discovery the cell phone - with offending...

Upon discovery the cell phone - with offending passenger attached - should be jettisoned from the aircraft. Preferably from high altitude.
Forum: Trials and Errors 19th January 2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Reynolds was not on set when the accident...

Reynolds was not on set when the accident happened. He was, however, part of the decision making team that wanted to ensure diversity and purposely chose to hire an exceptionally talented - but with...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 17th January 2022, 02:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,959
Posted By rockinkt
You are right. It was uncalled for and I offer...

You are right. It was uncalled for and I offer my apologies.
Forum: Trials and Errors 17th January 2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Undoubtedly true.

Undoubtedly true.
Forum: Trials and Errors 17th January 2022, 01:27 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
I don't think it exonerates her in any way. I...

I don't think it exonerates her in any way.
I think it does - if true - show that Baldwin was acting like the pompous prick that he is well known to be and had no thoughts for safety.
Forum: Trials and Errors 15th January 2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2,774
Views: 126,017
Posted By rockinkt
Not in her lawsuit - but she also alleges that...

Not in her lawsuit - but she also alleges that Baldwin did not reply to her email request to set aside time for her to teach him cross draw safety.
If she has that email it could be trouble for...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th January 2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,959
Posted By rockinkt
I highlighted a part that was especially...

I highlighted a part that was especially egregious - but your entire post is not even close to what the law in Canada is. :rolleyes:

The law in Canada is quite clear that there are two separate...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th January 2022, 01:40 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 10,310
Posted By rockinkt
Bigotry and hatred is alive and well in many...

Bigotry and hatred is alive and well in many people on this forum.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 12th January 2022, 01:29 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,496
Posted By rockinkt
I would suggest that claiming that they knocked...

I would suggest that claiming that they knocked out someone to save them is so ridiculous that the "part time lifeguard" who claimed to do so was either lying or delusional.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th December 2021, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3,403
Views: 214,193
Posted By rockinkt
First, I didn't expect you to answer with...

First, I didn't expect you to answer with anything useful because - once again - you posted nothing but nonsensical wishful thinking. Glad to see I was right again.

Second, I have not seen one...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd December 2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,789
Posted By rockinkt
Other than the incredibly misleading title - what...

Other than the incredibly misleading title - what does skepticism and critical thinking have to do with this forum?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 21st December 2021, 02:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,250
Posted By rockinkt
Isn't that one of Mel Gibson's aliases?

Isn't that one of Mel Gibson's aliases?
Forum: USA Politics 21st December 2021, 02:15 AM
Replies: 2,544
Views: 140,293
Posted By rockinkt
I'm willing to bet that you wouldn't like to be...

I'm willing to bet that you wouldn't like to be publicly humiliated worldwide and called vile and despicable things like he was for something he didn't do.
He was hated for even existing. He and...
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