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• Nov 20, 2018

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From what I understand, when a submarine implodes, death is almost instantaneous. Or at least that's what they tell the families.

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I'm inclined to believe it; explosive decompression, immediate asphyxiation, instantly unconscious. But I have to think that the final moments preceding such catastrophe are absolutely terrifying. Submariners are braver than most men realize.

 

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• Nov 20, 2018

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@mTk Do you have any suggestions regarding how we can donate to help those who were affected by this disaster?

 

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We here in the USA have always appreciated the advice of those from far away lands on how to govern and manage our country.

 

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• Nov 21, 2018

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@Meat Grinder Just one of things that makes us great!

 

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@Hedgehog, I am fine Bro, I am hundreds of miles from the fire in Northern Cal. Sine I live only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean my air quality is only slightly affected, and I am fine.
Info on my locaton;
Villa Grande, originally named Mesa Grande is an unincorporated community in Sonoma County, California, United States. Villa Grande is located on the Russian River 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of Guerneville. Villa Grande has a post office (95486) which was established in 1921.

Link to Location info; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Grande,_California

 

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• Nov 21, 2018

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@Facman Great to hear you are OK mate...…. I expect you got my mail, Stay Well Buddy

 

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This thread sounds like it is becoming right wing/left wing argument.

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No, I think this is a public safety versus wishful thinking thread. I enjoy the beauty of nature as well as the next guy but I think that NOT pursuing forest management in a state as heavily forested and with the dense underbrush that's found in California is a recipe for disaster, as we have seen. I think that extreme environmentalism is not practical and is incompatible with public safety. If my thread entry implied a right versus left bias, you missed my point. My point is that a government has a responsibility to protect the publics' welfare and sometimes you just have to curb someone's utopia just a little to make that happen. As for the complexities of forest management, I am sure there will never be a perfect solution and fires are going to happen, but to be handcuffed by environmental extremism is not the solution.

 

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@Bert Blitzkrieg

We here in the USA have always appreciated the advice of those from far away lands on how to govern and manage our country.

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Really?
I had a different impression and therefore I refrained from doing so.

 

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I wonder what my local news stations are going to have to report on now?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea...rm-helps-clear-Bay-Area-air-more-13411520.php

 

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@Hedgehog, dont know what mail you are talking about...

 

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• Nov 21, 2018

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@Hedgehog, dont know what mail you are talking about...

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I sent email to this address is that the same 1coyotebrother@gmail.com;

 

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Raining today in Northern CA. Should have a positive effects on the fires.

 

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Paradise, CA is expected to get about 6" of rain over the next few days. Should wet down the ash piles nicely.

 

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Once they got organized...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/califor...amp-Fire-drops-to-25-13437240.php?src=hp_totn

 

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A billion dollars here, a billion dollars there. Pretty soon you're talking real money!

https://www.foxnews.com/us/insurance-claims-at-9-billion-from-california-fires

 

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A billion dollars here, a billion dollars there. Pretty soon you're talking real money!

https://www.foxnews.com/us/insurance-claims-at-9-billion-from-california-fires

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Where does "real money" start?

 

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I think maybe right about there ----->$

 

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Where does "real money" start?

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Reminds me of a reddit post I read a while back.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2s9u0s/_/cnnmca8

 

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And remember kids, there's no such thing as global warming (just kidding, it's real and we're all screwed).

 

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And remember kids, there's no such thing as global warming (just kidding, it's real and we're all screwed).

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Shall we go down as gentlemen, then?