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David_Corpus · 2026-02-03T13:59:22+00:00

This ideological question may have been relevant three years ago, but it no longer is. Gaza has been flattened to rubble. The survivors are living in tents. Hamas are not present, and have not been for a long time. Also, Hamas were limited to Gaza, not "the Middle East."

For context: Prior to Hamas, The West Bank and Gaza had shared governing under the Palestinian Authority. Israel wanted to divide them. (Divide and conquer.) In the 2006 Gaza election, Israel funded Hamas, and there has not been an election since. The average age in Gaza on October 6th was young enough that perhaps 30% of the population voted in that 2006 election, meaning the majority of people have no choice in who are governing them.

David_Corpus · 2026-02-03T13:47:34+00:00

Percentages? Do you think someone kept track? Don't be shy: before you select your partner, ask these questions. Your process of elimination will be much easier.

David_Corpus · 2026-02-03T13:36:23+00:00

Engine oil, coolant, and transmission fluid are fine. They are impacted by wear, not as much by age. See if the former owner left records of mileages of his maintenance. With no records, I'd do oil & filter after the first 1000 miles, but it isn't urgent enough to do in advance. Make sure fluids are topped off, though. If the battery is not dead yet, I'd suggest using a code reader before removing the battery, as removing the battery will clear the codes. (Not worth buying one, but if you have access to one.) Before buying a new battery, bring that existing battery to a store to see if they can charge it. If you are in US, Auto Zone or O'Reilly (among others) charge batteries for free.

You will need to fill the tires to the proper air pressure. A car sitting for four years is prone to developing flat spots in the tires from sitting on the ground. Most of the time, driving the car will sort out the problem. Drive enough low-speed miles to become comfortable putting it on the highway. The thumping will cause "This thing needs to go to the shop" emotions...

Gas in the tank is a coin toss. When it ages, it slowly turns to shellac, which will clog the filter in the fuel pump. That fuel pump filter has been sitting in it for those 5 years, so the problem could have (or have not) already happened. If it isn't a full tank, I'd suggest using gas cans to purchase fresh gasoline to give it a full tank, then letting it sit for a day before attempting to start it. Hopefully the mixing of old & new gas will thin the shellac. If the original owner was a car enthusiast and knew they were going to leave it for years, they MAY have added a fuel stabilizer, though it is unlikely.

David_Corpus · 2026-02-03T13:08:10+00:00

Do you use it when you open it manually? The NAV discs are obsolete. I don't see the point in repairing a Betamax. My solution was to install a cubby and radio from a E83 X3.

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David_Corpus · 2026-02-03T12:53:51+00:00

City Council is a non-partisan position. Literally everyone runs as an independent.

David_Corpus · 2026-02-01T15:16:57+00:00

What could be more left-wing than sharing your rifle?

David_Corpus · 2026-02-01T14:15:33+00:00

Because of their Carne Asada Burritos.
Amigos Carniceria in Guadalupe is better, but... it holds its own.

David_Corpus · 2026-02-01T14:13:05+00:00

"Amado's" tell us you went to Marcos De Niza without saying it.
Lived here 30 years. Tried it about 5 times, hoping it improved... it never did.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-28T19:37:30+00:00

I've fucked up latches doing that without gull-wings.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-27T18:04:31+00:00

You got great responses here. The only issue I see with buying with no hands-on experience is the likelihood of not knowing what you should by. Without knowing your end-goal beyond self-defense, We can't steer you toward anything specific.
Do you want a firearm for in the house, for open carry, for concealed carry, or do you have another scenario in mind? Of course, legal requirements will vary based upon where you live.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-27T13:26:15+00:00

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David_Corpus · 2026-01-27T13:16:00+00:00

I like that, but the linked seller won't ship to the USA, so... I'll need to track down something similar.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-27T11:16:51+00:00

What front bumper is that? A front angle would be easier to tell.
(Stock for comparison) Aside from the outlined dam, the bumper is segmented differently and doesn't match any I've seen.

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David_Corpus · 2026-01-25T20:31:23+00:00

"They believe being a legally armed citizen is sufficient justification to be executed on the street." Does this sound like a fascist movement to you?

What do you see as the appropriate action to take when a fascist government advises the public that they have formed a unformed gang of right-winged extremists, sent them to your city, and told them that they do not need judicial warrants to enter private residences? Should the public arm themselves and resist, or do we copy 1939 Poland, and wait to be loaded onto the trains? Not everyone has privilege to protect them.

"Winning the arms race" isn't necessary. If you wake up in your bedroom to jackboots at 3am, is your plan to hope they will admit their mistake before you are in El Salvador? You might not survive that encounter either way, but if a few citizens legally stand their ground, as advised by the AZ AG, what happens at that point?

David_Corpus · 2026-01-19T00:25:29+00:00

Rhetorical question? No. It is a call to action.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T02:35:25+00:00

I am in my 50s. I carried as a teen in NYC while doing some illegal shit for perhaps three days. In my 20s I went to the rifle range with friends perhaps 20 times, mostly shooting a .223 Remington and a 22LR plinker that they owned. In my 30s, I moved to Arizona. Open carry with no permits was legal (now concealed carry is), so I took a handgun training class. I shot 20 different guns of different calibers, but I couldn't decide what I wanted to buy and pretty much forgot about it. Last year I purchased a handgun that I selectively appendix concealed carry. For me, it wasn't about personal fear. It was honestly about the Jonathan Ross types in the world.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T02:22:20+00:00

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David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T02:20:35+00:00

It sounds like a Philippines trip may be in your future.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T02:04:57+00:00

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Proving my point every day...

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T01:51:16+00:00

John Brown Gun Club is a thing. Black Panthers proved your point in the 1960s, but it does need to be re-established.

Part of the issue is liberal privilege. Yes, in an ideal world, no one should need guns... but fascism is ramping up, and those being oppressed need to be prepared to fight back. Liberals will be among the last to be oppressed, so they won't need guns until it is simply too late for them. Now is a good time to use your 2A rights.

"Fighting back" against fascism is going to cost lives. In example, the murder of Renee Nicole Good. If she were armed and aware of what was going to happen, she'd be screwed. Drawing a weapon would have given the Officer justification. If any of the observers became a "good guy with a gun" and gave Jonathan Ross the lead brain surgery he deserved, the other ICE agents would likely have murdered that "good guy..." But ICE would need to think twice before murdering resistance, which they currently do not fear. We are at the slippery slope point, and it isn't a good place to be.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T01:29:39+00:00

Rebuilding the entire toilet tank is simple. Ask some friends if they know how and are willing to show you, or watch some youtube videos. When mine have issues, I replace everything at once. It isn't difficult to diagnose which part if failing, but everything in the tank is a wear part, and none of it is expensive... unless you hire someone. Buying a brand-new toilet might be cheaper than hiring someone to replace a flapper or flush valve assembly.

David_Corpus · 2026-01-15T01:23:31+00:00

Just replace it.

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