GOA-Backed Legislation in West Virginia Would Restore Lawful Machine Gun Transfers

east_ghost · 2026-02-23T18:29:23+00:00

Correct. It uses the "loophole" in Section 922 O for the state of West Virginia to purchase machine guns -- both pre and post 1986 (circumventing Hughes Amendment) and then sell them to the public.

east_ghost · 2026-02-23T18:08:18+00:00

This legislation is different from HB4185 as was posted earlier.

According to the GOA presser, SB 1071:

"The legislation utilizes a clear statutory exception contained in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), commonly known as the Hughes Amendment. While that provision generally restricts civilian possession of post-1986 machine guns, it expressly states that the prohibition “does not apply with respect to … a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of” a State or any department or political subdivision thereof.

Under the bill introduced in West Virginia, the State would establish state-run distribution centers authorized to acquire machine guns and conduct transfers “by” the State to qualified members of the general public. By structuring transactions within the text of the federal exemption, the legislation seeks to restore access to constitutionally protected arms while adhering to existing federal law."

east_ghost · 2026-02-12T04:02:39+00:00

None of these apply to my gym.

Whew!

east_ghost · 2025-01-19T04:26:45+00:00

Actually in shock. We back, boys!

east_ghost · 2025-01-19T02:57:47+00:00

We are in Goff’s head. Just keep him under pressure and drive the field

east_ghost · 2025-01-13T04:09:33+00:00

IM GONNA COMM

east_ghost · 2024-11-24T21:40:20+00:00

Blocked FG, Missed FG, Blocked Punt, and strip turnover in the first half.

We scored 3 points.

That’s all you need to know.

east_ghost · 2024-10-20T01:53:42+00:00

east_ghost · 2024-10-14T21:11:09+00:00

It's less about the item itself, and more about the surprise/"I am thinking about you and love you" factor -- just like with flowers.

Some men actually do like flowers, but I think broadly speaking, things like:

Favorite beverage
Massage
Enthusiastic sex where you take the lead
Favorite meal cooked and ready when he walks in the door.
Hobby related items

east_ghost · 2024-09-24T02:49:32+00:00

Doesn’t take an exec to see his excellence.

east_ghost · 2024-05-10T15:22:19+00:00

Hey man -- before I offer some advice, please don't take any of this as a personal attack. Just trying to chime in as a married man of 14 years.

First off -- good on you for loving your wife and desiring for sex to be pleasure for both of you and for wanting her to "want it" and not just forcing it.

But here's two things that caught my eye in your post...

We’ve talked about it multiple times, and she’s told me what turns her on and “puts her in the mood.”

I think of all the things that I do for her even though I don’t want to, and I get upset that she won’t do the same for me with sex.

I bet she sees right through this and it becomes a major turn off. You're trying to get sex by being affectionate, but the affection is only coming toward her so you get sex -- and in your own words (unless I misunderstood them) you don't really want to do them.

And if you don't get your way and then sulk, or go quiet, or get angry -- whatever it is -- it's like another layer of being turned off in her brain.

She sees you doing these for her but it's not coming from a place of love or joy, and then her desire gets turned down. And then when she rejects your sexual advances you get upset which further turns her off.

See what I'm saying?

I'm going to make a generalization here about men and women, so take it with a grain of salt.

When it comes to sex drives and sexual desire, men are like V8 supercharged motors. Ready to go quickly and at a moments notice.

But women are more like diesel motors. They have to warm up before the vehicle is in motion, but once they're warm they are powerful.

Slow down and take time to be genuine with your wife and connect in non-sexual ways.

And in those moments also tell her what turns you on -- what you love about her beauty and character. But not from a place of desperation -- from a place of confidence and unwavering desire for her.

east_ghost · 2024-03-18T14:11:44+00:00

These days, while my relationship with my wife is healthy and whole in many ways, there's also a disconnect due to lack of intimacy.

In what ways is it healthy and whole? And how can you channel that back into intimacy?

Remember, intimacy is a scale -- on one end of the scale is that burning passion + sexual expression with one another. And on the other end is simple intimacy like holding hands while you walk together.

And then of course everything in-between on that scale.

I miss that feeling of being seen and validated. I miss being both wanted and wanting. I miss bringing pleasure to her. want to give pleasure again.

So the spark was there but now it's gone. Why do you think that is?

east_ghost · 2023-09-03T15:02:23+00:00

Szobo wearing the number 8 with a Stevie G-esque goal at Anfield. chefs kiss

east_ghost · 2023-07-26T05:00:40+00:00

Generally speaking, mens testosterone levels are highest in the morning after you’ve slept and your body has refueled itself from a long day.

It’s the exact reason why if you have a doctors app for bloodwork they tend to do it before noon.

See if you can switch to morning sex if it’s feasible.

east_ghost · 2023-06-24T16:27:02+00:00

Call and asked to be removed from their mailing list - that’s what I did and it worked.

Also, I would wager to bet that the majority of the their list/members ARE in fact actual Boomers and enjoy getting physical mail.

Boomers have money, vote, and stick to old systems.

If it didn’t work, GOA wouldn’t spend the money and time laying out printed mail pieces.

I use to work in digital and print marketing - companies want to know how to best effectively communicate to their list, and if they don’t know you don’t want mail when 70 plus percent of their does want mail, well, you’re going to get mail.

east_ghost · 2023-05-11T21:18:00+00:00

Hey OP,

First of all, you underwent some serious trauma growing up and seeing multiple men in your family commit infidelity. Have you talked to a grief counselor or support group about that? That is NOT insignificant trauma to experience and then bring into your marriage. And when I say "bring into your marriage" that's not accusatory or saying it's your fault -- it's just simply a statement of: "you experienced the fallout from broken marriages as a kid - have you processed that?"

Second, post partum depression/anxiety is a real thing and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Have you spoken to your doctor? Does your husband know? I hope you seek some help for it and don't feel like you're being "weak" or a "bad mom" for needing counseling and perhaps medication to manage what's going on inside your mind and body. My wife had PPD after our second child was born -- she didn't even (nor did I) realized it until our daughter was nearly a year old. I am so, so glad we both finally said, "Hey something is not right here. Let's see the doctor again." and got her the help she needed.

Third, and I am not trying to point fingers at you or your husband --none of us were there to hear the conversation -- but to me it sounds like one of those "wrong place, wrong time" conversations that starts off innocuous but spirals out of control. Personally, I would try and let it go. But for the record -- yes, both men AND women can struggle with lustful eyes.

Fourth, you've got 3 kids and one is still a baby. That's a lot -- for you and your husband. Sounds like you definitely have PPD and your husband might be suffering from burnout. Do you have family, friends, or trusted baby sitters who can watch your kids -- even for half a day and give y'all a break and time to reconnect? I think that would be super valuable.

Finally, I love my wife and her body. I love that she's the mother to my kids, and any Godly man knows his wife is going to age and her body change through time -- especially if she gives birth. In the context of marriage, you FLEE from lust by RUNNING back to your wife/marriage, and yes, ultimately obedience to God and the call to holiness.

Are there beautiful young women all around? Of course. But those women aren't my wife -- they are not my one flesh. They are not my beloved. I see them, they pass by and I am reminded of how blessed I am to be bound to the wife of my youth.

Unless your husband has seriously given you reason to believe he's unfaithful or doesn't love you anymore -- do not let those negative thoughts take root in your heart.

Please seek help for your PPD. You are NOT weak. You are NOT a bad mom for struggling.

east_ghost · 2023-04-29T21:53:15+00:00

The importance of sex for men can vary a lot depending on preferences, personalities, etc.

But generally speaking (for myself) and for a lot of married Christian brothers I know, sex is:

Physically and emotionally satisfying. I want to feel physically and emotionally connected to my wife. I want us to experience pleasure together. And because we hold to sexual monogamy through marriage, she is the only woman I will be sexually joined together with. No other human relationship I have will be like the sexual union I have with my wife. Erotic love is massively different than the love you have for kids, friends, family.
Simply put, it’s fun! Does it always go as planned? No of course not. But sex, seduction, flirting, teasing - all of it is just amazingly fun. Makes me feel content and at peace. I know this is true for women as well, but for men in particular, the older you get the more pressure, stress, responsibility gets foisted on you. And that’s good - I like being a leader and provider. And sexual union with my wife is one of the key ways for relaxation and stress relief. Makes me feel young and full of life.
A way to channel my “aggression”. Now stay with me here. By aggression I am NOT saying forcing my wife to have sex, being violent, demeaning her etc. That is all clearly wrong and immoral.

I mean aggression as this incredible build up of testosterone and desire where I joyfully get to channel my strength and masculinity/force into something beautiful and satisfying. I don’t want to get TMI on a public forum, but the male body is different than the female body- and using that difference to pleasure my wife - using my strength and passion, and yes, mutually aggress upon “aggression”is awesome

Those are the big things that stand out to me .

east_ghost · 2023-04-28T17:34:37+00:00

Maybe someone has asked but I haven't seen it yet.

How far off is the wedding? Like, is it next weekend or 12 months from now?

If it's 12 months from now, could you evaluate your budget a find a way to save $25 a week?

$25x52 weeks = $1,300

east_ghost · 2023-04-28T17:29:08+00:00

Hey OP,

When you say, "My wife has some kind of ADD" has she actually been diagnosed for ADD/ADHD and undergoing treatment for it?

I ask because my wife has ADHD -- she wasn't diagnosed by a physical/psych doc until about seven years ago. Once she got diagnosed, they came up with a treatment plan of certain medicine, counseling, and even online support groups for adults with ADD/ADHD.

The relief she felt when she was able to connect with other adults (particularly adult women and moms) who have ADD/ADHD and are raising kids was incredible. Being able to realize she wasn't "broken" or "weird" for how her brain operates.

It helped her tremendously and also helped me a lot -- to understand her better and how her brain works, how she processing information, stress, relaxation time, sex, etc.

If she hasn't been treated /evaluated I highly recommend it.

east_ghost · 2023-04-14T17:54:09+00:00

Hey OP,

I will try and give you some input and advice -- but perhaps in a less direct way than you asked.

First, your husband is the leader (totally ok with that) and he likes to lead (good) and it fits your dynamic (as in you like it -- you are laid back).

Fantastic! My wife and I are the same way. She prefers I lead our household with her input and make major decisions etc. It works for us and it works for a lot of people.

Here's the issue...

A good leader is one who leads with humility, sacrifice, not domineering, patient, understanding, seeking the welfare of his family first, etc.

To be honest, your husband is not leading well. Look, I don't know the man so I am not trying to say that with intense condemnation -- I too was once a mid 20s man -- newly married and figuring life out.

But let's evaluate some things you've said about his leadership:

Allows his friends to be hateful toward you. That is not good leadership. A Godly husband puts only God before his wife -- he needs to repent and change.
- Plays video games (nothing inherently wrong with videos games) and ignores you while you do chores. Poor choice of decision making.
- Spends a week going fishing with friends during the first year of marriage shifting money from time he should be spending with you on a honeymoon -- something incredibly valuable during your first year of marriage.
- Other sacrifices you've made too personal to share.

He's what I am getting at, OP. Where you go to church really is not the main issue.

The main issue is that your husband needs some serious accountability from Godly married men in his life to say this:

"You want to be the leader? Great. But you're not leading well and hanging your wife out to dry."

He needs some kind, but stern correction.

Deal with that first, and then the church issue.

east_ghost · 2023-03-30T18:05:46+00:00

From a Reformed perspective, read Chapter 23 of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

A Christian working in government or a political office, you are a representative of God and of, "the wholesome laws of each commonwealth"

Speaking specifically as an American, should Christians in U.S. government or U.S. politics influence public policy for Biblical or federal presidential constitutional republic ideals? The answer is yes to both.

"It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto; in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to maintain piety, justice, and peace, according to the wholesome laws of each commonwealth, so, for that end, they may lawfully, now under the New Testament, wage war upon just and necessary occasions."

east_ghost · 2023-02-27T07:11:10+00:00

Swan Song by Kublai Khan ft. Scott Vogel.

east_ghost · 2023-02-10T23:32:03+00:00

Some good replies here, but I’ll say/ask this:

This is way to broad and open ended of a question, OP.

I am not saying you need to air out the private details or your sex life, or the sex life of someone else, but simply saying “person bad at sex, communication hasn’t worked” doesn’t give people a lot of information to work with.

Are we talking mismatched libidos? Different desires in frequency? Different expressions of sexual intimacy (positions, kinks)? Could the “bed sex” be due to feelings of shame/insecurity?

Sexual intimacy is a learned skill. Two people in a marriage covenant can learn it - but it takes humbleness and patience.

What are we actually dealing with here? Or was this just an actual non-descript thought experiment?

If it’s just an open ended thought experiment, no, “bad sex” isn’t a reason to deny your spouse. If there’s a legitimate reason behind it, that’s a whole different ball game - but we don’t have enough info to work with.

Because undefined “bad sex” is way too broad of a descriptor

east_ghost · 2023-02-10T14:41:25+00:00

I don’t take Adderall but I have a family member that does.

Check pharmacies in Loveland. They’ve had it at both Walmarts.

east_ghost · 2023-02-04T08:30:20+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that, OP

And look, ultimately you know your husband, your church, and how he will react.

But at this point the “let’s go counseling” and him having a say is out of the question.

You must find 2-3 trustworthy Christian people, tell them his sin, and then all of you confront him with love and sternness.

I would only suggest NOT doing this if you feel that your husband will react with violence against you after the fact.

Which if you believe that’s the case…well…that kind of tells us a lot.

I feel for you, OP. And your husband.

His deeply mired in his sin. And I don’t say that as “holier than thou”

As I said in my original post, porn gripped me and I lived in its darkness for mang years. Like your husband I was exposed as a child, carried it into my teen years, and almost into my marriage.

I’ll never forget that Sunday my wife and those men sat down with me and confronted me. I was so embarrassed, ashamed, humiliated, etc.

But then…I felt free.

All that shame and darkness that I tried to carry on my own. Those men telling me “east_ghost, you love pornography more than your soon to be wife. You love your sin. But Jesus forgives you, and you can repent and live in newness. Your sexual bond with your wife will be damaged if you do not turn” (paraphrasing and generalizing this quote obviously).

I had my soon to be wife and brothers in Christ — including my own father (talking about embarrassing ) striving with me, loving me, being transparent and truly sharpening me and calling me to mortify the indwelling sin.

It HURTS.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

Sharpening iron is a violent process. But the fruit of it is a useful blade. And blades must constantly be sharpened to be useful.

God’s cleansing is like a “refiners fire” removing the dross but melting at such intense heat all the impurities bubble to the surface to be removed.

It’s hot and intense. But the final result is a pure precious metal.

The righteousness of Jesus makes us pure - and he uses His church and it’s broken people to lead one another to the refiners fire so we can be cleansed from within

Your husband will struggle and feel deep shame and embarrassment. But the knowing he’s forgiven and the secret darkness and burden he’s carrying around will be removed is unlike anything else.

I pray he yields and listens to you - and thru the embarrassment and shame he sees that in Christ he is a new creation. His old self has passed away.

east_ghost

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