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Offline BPTGV

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Greetings from Texas
« on: October 06, 2012, 10:13:13 PM »
I am a political writer for TexasGOPVote.com.  I look forward to sharing some conervative interviews and articles I have been working on from time to time.  Looking forward to hearing your comments and feedback as fellow conservative cave-dwellers!

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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2012, 10:28:06 PM »
Ok, here's my newbie question.  What is the "reputation" or "karma" indicator and how did I start out one in the hole?   ::)
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2012, 10:33:36 PM »
I'd say that the bitchslap (that's what we call negative karma) came because your first post wasn't an introduction at all. It was a link to your blog/article.

While that isn't the end of the world, it's a little impolite.

Now, all that said, the bitchslaps MEAN NOTHING. They have no substance, no meaning, and you shouldn't worry about them. Because if you do, those bitchslaps tend to procreate and the more one bitches about bitchslaps, the more one accrues them.

Take a look at my count and you'll note that apart from a silly quest a year ago or so to accumulate all the bitchslaps I could (it was a slow news day), I really, truly, honestly don't care about any of that.

It's just another way to have fun.

Welcome, btw, and enjoy yourself! Life's too short to take it too seriously!  :-)
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2012, 10:35:01 PM »
Once you've passed a probation period (100 posts), you have access to the reputation system and additional features on the forum (I think your edit button may be disabled until then).  The reputation system is similar to the like/dislike buttons on YouTube.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2012, 10:46:21 PM »
If this is you...........
http://texasgopvote.com/users/bob-price
Your creds are good with me.

BTW, I'm also a USAF vet...........
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2012, 10:47:11 PM »
Thanks guys.  I missed the intro forum as it was further down the list than the politics forum.  But thanks to a nice reminder from one of you guys, here I am!  Looking forward to writing, listening and learning.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2012, 10:48:20 PM »
Quote from: marv on October 06, 2012, 10:46:21 PM
If this is you...........
http://texasgopvote.com/users/bob-price
Your creds are good with me.

BTW, I'm also a USAF vet...........


That's me and thanks Marv.   Six years in the USAF including three at RAF Lakenheath - F-111F territory.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2012, 10:51:36 PM »
Quote from: BPTGV on October 06, 2012, 10:48:20 PM
That's me and thanks Marv.   Six years in the USAF including three at RAF Lakenheath - F-111F territory.

If you were part of that little party in 1986, sending over some of your buds to visit our good dead friend Moammar, count me a fan too.  :thumbs:
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2012, 11:06:23 PM »
Eupher, I wasn't there then.  I left in 82.  But my last assignment while I was there was working with the team that installed the PAVE TAC smart bomb system on the F-111's that they used to take a very special diplomatic message to Gadaffi.  I was very proud of their execution of that mission and will never forgive France for not allowing our planes to overfly their airspace adding many hours to the flight, additional refueling stress and the likely loss of one of our aircraft and two airmen.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2012, 12:45:15 AM »
Quote from: BPTGV on October 06, 2012, 10:47:11 PM
Thanks guys.  I missed the intro forum as it was further down the list than the politics forum.  But thanks to a nice reminder from one of you guys, here I am!  Looking forward to writing, listening and learning.

Howdy neighbor and fellow AF vet!  :cheersmate:
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2012, 12:16:22 PM »
Welcome right back from TX (Coastal Bend) & a fellow vet.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2012, 12:54:40 PM »
Welcome from Texas (DFW area) from a Veteran's child and grandchild!
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2012, 02:24:40 PM »
Thank you to all of you for the warm welcomes!  Looking forward to more conversations.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2012, 06:58:32 PM »
Quote from: BPTGV on October 06, 2012, 11:06:23 PM
Eupher, I wasn't there then.  I left in 82.  But my last assignment while I was there was working with the team that installed the PAVE TAC smart bomb system on the F-111's that they used to take a very special diplomatic message to Gadaffi.  I was very proud of their execution of that mission and will never forgive France for not allowing our planes to overfly their airspace adding many hours to the flight, additional refueling stress and the likely loss of one of our aircraft and two airmen.

I love those kinds of "special diplomatic messages." :cheersmate:

Too bad the empty suit in my White House doesn't understand diplomacy. Come to think of it, there isn't much he understands except to take my money and give it to some idiot who can't pull his pants up.
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2012, 08:21:36 PM »
Howdy from south east Texas!

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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2012, 08:51:39 PM »
Just walked in, myself.

And I'm a Texas transplanted-native-by-choice too!  Enjoying Texas-ized life in Wise County.

I look forward to reading some of your writing!
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2012, 10:46:31 AM »
Welcome, R&P. Plenty of Texas-based critters here.

I ain't one of 'em, though I did spend some time there.  :-)
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2012, 12:32:38 PM »
Damn!  :censored:



Can't we get some Georgia and Mississippi brothas up in this mug?  :-)
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2012, 12:33:16 PM »
Surprised Thor hasn't come along to bitchslap me about a thousand times.  :-)
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2012, 02:10:24 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on December 18, 2012, 12:32:38 PM
Damn!  :censored:



Can't we get some Georgia and Mississippi brothas up in this mug?  :-)

What's a Georgia or a Mississippi?



























 :lmao:

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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2012, 09:00:47 PM »
Welcome!
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2012, 09:39:00 PM »
Welcome enjoy it
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2012, 09:44:46 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on December 18, 2012, 12:32:38 PM
Damn!  :censored:



Can't we get some Georgia and Mississippi brothas up in this mug?  :-)

Born and raised in MS, does that count?
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2012, 07:16:32 AM »
Quote from: Maxiest on December 18, 2012, 09:44:46 PM
Born and raised in MS, does that count?

 :cheersmate:
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Re: Greetings from Texas
« Reply #24 on: December 19, 2012, 08:39:14 AM »
Quote from: Maxiest on December 18, 2012, 09:44:46 PM
Born and raised in MS, does that count?

My Mom was raised in MS, and my brother was born there.  Mom went to Ole Miss.  Does that count?
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