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Illinois has some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the country. To possess or purchase firearms or ammunition, Illinois residents must have a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, which is issued by the state police. Generally an FOID will be granted unless the applicant has been convicted of a felony or an act of domestic violence, has been convicted of assault or battery or been a patient in a mental institution within the last five years, or is the subject of an order of protection. There are additional requirements for applicants under the age of 21. There is no state preemption of firearm laws, with the result that some localities have outlawed the possession of handguns. These include the Chicago suburbs of Winnetka, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Evanston, and Oak Park. Highland Park also prohibits handguns, unless the resident has obtained a permit from the police. Some municipalities, most notably Chicago, require that all firearms be registered with the local police department. Chicago does not allow the registration of handguns, which has the effect of outlawing their possession, unless they were grandfathered in by being registered before April 16, 1982. Additionally, Cook County has banned assault weapons and magazines that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Other municipalities have also enacted various firearm restrictions. Lack of preemption makes it difficult to travel throughout Illinois with a firearm while being sure that no laws are being broken. Illinois is one of two remaining states that have no provision for the concealed carry of firearms by citizens. Open carry is also illegal, except when hunting. When a firearm is being transported, it must be unloaded and enclosed in a case. When purchasing a handgun in Illinois, there is a 72 hour waiting period after the sale before the buyer can take possession. The waiting period for long guns is 24 hours. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_(by_state)#Illinois

Start lifting wieghts and sign up for boxing, and buy some mace. If anyone ever mugged me at gun point they'd be very disappointed as I never carry more than $20 with me. Even the worthless things I have with me I watch like a hawk. I'm extremely paranoid about being robbed, even though I never have been....

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And what was happens to be alot better than what is, and what is my become much worse when the government takes total control..

There still is hope.. We shouldn't brush aside a candidate like Paul. This may be America's last opportunity to reverse at least some of the damage done. Regardless of what happens, I'm writing his name in on the ballot in November...

For decades, the U.S. healthcare system was the envy of the entire world. Not coincidentally, there was far less government involvement in medicine during this time. America had the finest doctors and hospitals, patients enjoyed high-quality, affordable medical care, and thousands of private charities provided health services for the poor. Doctors focused on treating patients, without the red tape and threat of lawsuits that plague the profession today. Most Americans paid cash for basic services, and had insurance only for major illnesses and accidents. This meant both doctors and patients had an incentive to keep costs down, as the patient was directly responsible for payment, rather than an HMO or government program. The lesson is clear: when government and other third parties get involved, health care costs spiral. The answer is not a system of outright socialized medicine, but rather a system that encourages everyone – doctors, hospitals, patients, and drug companies – to keep costs down. As long as “somebody else” is paying the bill, the bill will be too high. -Ron Paul http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul339.html

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Denmark The total tax wedge is 44.2% for the average wage earner Germany The total tax wedge is 50.7% for the average wage earner France The total tax wedge is 48.3% for the average wage earner US The total tax wedge is 30.0% for the average wage earner -Googled from various sites

I know that there are many people who genuinely like Obama because he wants government run health care, or whatever other positions he takes that appeal to his supporters. I just think that you shouldn't base your opinion of any candidate on his supporters is all.

Should I go to the Obama thread and point out how a large part of his supporters are douchebags, because the main reason he's receiving their support is because he's half black?

..And your decision ends up being based on what other people think of you.

The fact that your bringing graffiti into a political argument says alot...

U.S. Constitution Article 1 Section 10 "No state shall...make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts"

from 2004: http://www.gold-eagle.com/editorials_04/benson073004.html Dec 07: http://www.urbandigs.com/2007/12/making_money_out_of_thin_air.html It costs this much more even though we've (my family) switched over to store brand foods/drinks. I don't know, maybe we buy more now then back then. But not 122% more.

If money is not backed with anything, what's stopping those who run the fed from printing as much as they want? Nothing, and that's what their doing. And what's the result? A shit load of inflation. And how does inflation affect the common man? Well, a weeks groceries ten years ago cost $90, now it's $200. Did wages go up enough to make up for it? Unfortunately, no. Something has to change, and soon.

Murdoch donates 2,300 dollars to Hillary Clinton's campaign fund... http://www.thecheers.org/news/World-news/news_10275_Murdoch-donates-2300-dollars-to-Hillary-Clintons-campaign-fund.html

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In for the new one, I just hope my internet cooperates..

Yesterday's debate

Really? Getting us out of Iraq right away. Getting rid of the various money sucking institutions like the irs, cia, etc. that do no good for the common man. That's really going to fuck things up for the little guy.:rolleyes: That's the way the states used to be, and it's under this new governing system where the federal government has absolute power, that things started to get fucked up. Without the gold standard our money is worth less then the paper that it's printed on... What kind of monetary change? A new currency that's also not backed with nothing? And what kind of monetary policy to you suggest?

I have yet to see a legitimate argument made against Paul in this the thread. In fact, I have yet to see a legitimate argument brought up against Paul anywhere...

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