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Daughter #2, while she wants to learn to handle a handgun safely, said yesterday, "I do think it should be harder for people to buy guns." I didn't pound on 2A because that's not what works with her. Any suggestions on sources for her to get comfortable with "shall not be infringed"?

Has anybody had a problem with the Brave browser after updating? I just did a full update and it does not let me get on any websites.

From my daughter a few minutes ago - anybody got more info? Multiple reports from across the country where people were suddenly refunded for their Sound of Freedom tickets, meaning their tickets were removed, because these multiple movie theaters "suddenly" were without air conditioning. But only in the Sound of Freedom showing theatre. The rest of the whole building was air conditioned. Across the country. Multiple states.

WHT? SA is the capital of "If it bleeds, it leads", but this is ridiculous. My receptionist's kid was at North Star Mall when it happened and did the right thing: went back into the store she was in and out the back entrance of the store, avoiding a lot of the chaos. And people still think that CC everywhere is an overreaction or paranoia...

This is happened before and I don’t remember how to fix it. All I’m getting is the truncated postings, the short excerpts aren’t there anymore. Anybody know how I switch that back?

With limited funds for firearms purchase, what are thoughts about home defense shotgun v. SHTF AR or other style rifle? Which would be your priority?

Gotta get rid of my sbcglobal.net account and looking for a secure service. Any suggestions? Free is good...

Can somebody suggest a basic tutorial on bitcoin/Blockchain essentials?

I had hand surgery a few days ago and writing and typing are tough at the moment. Anybody got a HELPFUL suggestion for a dictation app that works across the Microsoft 365 suite? TIA

I keep reading about all of the COVID test animals dying with 90 days after receiving the mRNA vaccine. What’s the source for this? About to have a chat with my MD brother-in-law…

Anybody else not able to find Microsoft Outlook on Office365 this morning?

Did I miss something? All of a sudden there's no "preview" of posted articles, just the link. Unintentional change of my settings?

Our home Outlook has stopped sending email. Using a Mac. Suggestions on a new and secure email program, anybody? email is xxx@sbcglobal.net if it matters.

A friend from high school sent me a link to the above video. I've never heard of any of these people and haven't found much on the interwebs. They sound, in the parlance of Texas "nuckin' futs", but my friend is level-headed and reasonable. Conspiracy theories including that the inauguration yesterday was taped in advance (Ward says he received it at 0100 yesterday but it was purportedly "live" when shown on broadcast. Military in control of the government, Insurrection Act implemented secretly, etc. Anybody?

I used to use Bing as a search engine but haven't in years. I've been using DuckDuckGo, but recently saw something that makes me thing they may have been compromised. Anybody know whether Bing/Microsoft is part of the Deep Tech crap? I also downloaded Brave.com, which seems okay. Any other non-Google search engine suggestions?

Anybody having trouble getting on the House of Reps website? Hopefully they're just all flooded with pissed-off patriots.

Okay, given the recent and continuing troubles, the Colonel’s wife finally agrees that arming up is good prep. Suggestions for a dependable, serviceable AR-type weapon?

I'm probably late to the party, but I'm wondering whether anybody is trying to build an alternative to FB, Twitter and Insta. I know about Parler, it seems to consist largely of slavering zealots (I could be wrong), but is there a true conservative (or even nonpartisan) SM platform out there? TIA. Jagusafr

Excerpt: "San Antonio should prioritize the needs of those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing response and recovery efforts in low-income communities, communities of color (Latinx/Hispanic, Black/African American, Indigenous and Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, etc.), and LGBTQIA+ communities. This is an intersectional strategy that ensures that all who are highest risk are reached, including people with disabilities, the medically vulnerable, low wage frontline workers, imprisoned individuals, housing insecure individuals, seniors, and many others., as when these individuals are also low-income and/or from communities of color they are the most at risk. We recognize that we have not distinctly named...

Weird question, I know, but Freepers seem to have more contacts than anybody else. My Greek and Egyptian assets are pretty thin and I need info. jagusafr