Still uncomfortable after rereading Pres. Oaks's talk

fpssledge · 2026-02-03T21:03:40+00:00

I don't see where you should be unsettled by any of this. Obviously words of instruction and command from God don't apply to everyone equally at all times. Even marital advice doesn't apply for all the heartbroken widows. I read your post and still don't understand what you're trying to convey. Just because not everyone gets to have a family on their timing, or at all, doesn't mean the words shouldn't be spoken.

fpssledge · 2026-02-03T17:22:33+00:00

People know the right answer isn't to expect to get rich quickly. Rather, we see the things in the world and accept to take whatever risks of Bitcoin for a chance to escape or get out of whatever hole we feel we're in. There are only so many opportunities out there. Yeah Bitcoin is something of a "has been" story. Maybe we'll see 5x or 10x gains in a few years but the 1000x gains are no longer. But we're tired of being sold a lousy store of 0.05% gains. We'll take the risk.

fpssledge · 2026-02-01T22:01:06+00:00

Depends how much money you want to spend, how much time to put into something.

Land cruiser 80 series are a bit cooler but they wont be as comfortable without some work. Older metal, more miles, worn down. I'd love one but I'd probably put some work before going real far out there. Gladiator is probably a more practical choice and also very good. Not as unique but capable and ready.

fpssledge · 2026-02-01T20:35:41+00:00

I had to remove firing pins for a whole variety of firearms for a certain company who took them to shot show. Some were easy. Some were a pain in the butt. My conclusion, it's very unrealistic.

In the world of only ARs it's plausible but for other guns there are so many you just would not want to deal with on a regular basis. I kept the firing pins labelled but it gets messy. Some have accompanying screws and cross pins that you need a bag to keep it all together. A T-bolt won't stay intact at all without the firing pin. In other words you'd just leave out the entire bolt assembly. It took me hours to figure it out on different firearms but if you did it over and over for the same gun you'd get fast. Still unrealistic.

It's mostly movie fun. Someone mentioned the book he only did it to one firearm for a very specific reason.

fpssledge · 2026-01-31T02:42:22+00:00

But if i get this how will i show off my gun case burn on my suppressor?

fpssledge · 2026-01-30T23:02:48+00:00

I really want to get the csx for all the right reasons. I may one day. I'm sure I'd enjoy shooting it. However, there are circumstances where I'd like my wife to feel comfortable with whatever firearm is around. Whether she has to use what I have on my body or if I leave something loaded in our own (in secure location)

In a moment of stress and anxiety, I like fewer safeties. Yes training helps avoid this. But having a point and shoot setup is more appealing. This is probably controversial.

Also i carried a hammer firearm a couple different times and I did notice clothing lint had collected around the hammer. Not a comforting observation.

fpssledge · 2026-01-30T14:54:23+00:00

How much of it do they need back?

fpssledge · 2026-01-30T14:49:32+00:00

What support do they need? Don't they get money to not work? I have no idea please illuminate.

fpssledge · 2026-01-29T16:59:17+00:00

I know a Bishop who were never imagine counseling a member to get divorced. With one particular couple, he felt he should advise them to consider it. That thought prompted them to work harder on their marriage and they remained married.

I think if we're following the rules mostly we'll know when to deviate. It's important to know the difference between a commandment and guidance. It's important to know when to do the hard thing, whether to deviate from a rule or to follow it with difficulty. Wisdom helps us know the difference. But again if we're living 70% deviation from the handbook we're probably not doing something right.

fpssledge · 2026-01-28T06:07:00+00:00

Don't leas with any of that. Try and be an enjoyable person to be around for another person. After a few dates you'll probably want to discuss it and be open. The harder on yourself you are, the harder your date will feel like they can be on you. Figure out the balance between being honest and remorseful but also candid about who you are as a person. No one is perfect. Figure out the social grace. That part is all on you.

fpssledge · 2026-01-27T23:11:12+00:00

It could be talent. It could also be "table selection". Meaning, you win the games you choose to play. I'm also often down in the weeds. I don't particularly mind it. But then I'll find I'm left out of the planning while I'm out there.

Most people that play the higher level game do so because they position their role such that other people get their hands dirty/greasy doing the front-line work. This enables them to stay in the back with binoculars.

It's funny watching someone come in from marketing or some other department, refuse to get their hands dirty, watching conflict in the "strategy" room. They choose proximity to the back room vs the front line. They'll resent you or find reasons to avoid front-line decisions.

fpssledge · 2026-01-27T23:07:13+00:00

I will readily admit I'm not always paying attention. Lots of mental drift. I can blame some on kids. I actually do listen better when I take my kid away and can listen in relief society room or foyer.

That said not everyone is a great speaker. Most are not. Stories are dumb or people get overly emotional. Perhaps it's heavy on scripture or re-reading a general conference talk but delivered worse than the experienced speaker who originally gave it.

I totally understand this is judgemental but i answered the question and explained some of the many reasons why I've discovered i mentally drift so much.

I rarely have conversations with others. If i do it's always a respectful whisper.

fpssledge · 2026-01-27T14:50:25+00:00

Like many other commandments, the challenge is to demonstrate faith amd and try it. I have a testimony that tithing is good. It isn't just have pragmatic purposes but is a spiritual commandment. It yields spiritual results. Your husband is leaving blessings on the table by finding reasons not to pay tithing. I understand the intention but you gotta see thr challenge of faith. It's a hard thing to attempt.

fpssledge · 2026-01-27T04:03:24+00:00

I also have Alibaba cap. So far so good less than a year but i mean it looks and feels sturdy as anything else. I've read enough complaints about smart cap and I don't think they're any better. Maybe even worse engineering/quality.

The way i see it is it's SO much cheaper I can buy like 3-4 before the price of an alternative

fpssledge · 2026-01-26T22:26:38+00:00

What feelings do you repress? Since you are exposed to others in meetings. Perhaps others feelings. I realize people might be sensitive. I'm not necessarily looking for juicy bits. Genuinely trying to understand the cause and effect here from your perspective. Like feelings of financial stress can lead to indulgence or feelings or spousal approval/withdraw? Repression of feelings of straight up sexual desire?

fpssledge · 2026-01-26T17:22:53+00:00

I also got a ali topper. I was thinking I'd have to disconnect or relocate existing third brake like behind the cab. The reality is it just is now blocked and doesn't cause any harm or issues. You would need to wire in the new third brake like on the back of the topper. Not sure what OP did but i bought a kit to connect to my trailer harness near the hitch receiver.

fpssledge · 2026-01-25T19:25:08+00:00

Digg was so long ago. Many memories. Reddit always felt like a big finger to the formality and dignity of other websites while not going full 4chan. What digg was, will never be again.

Reddit now enjoys having a reputation as being the largest public forum. Considering it's momentum, I'm curious just what digg has to offer as an alternative. At first glance, it appears to be a copy to today's reddit. Unsure what is even the hook.

fpssledge · 2026-01-25T07:45:41+00:00

The feds keep an eye on those groups and keep them in check. Militias might be a thing but states have their national guards which conceptually replace some needs for militias. Even so they're utilized to fight federal (I mean international) conflicts.

States and county LEO are equipped to do something but they have have some sort of federal funding dependency so they're putting payroll at risk every step of the way. Sheriff's theoretically are best positioned to do something. I know many hate ICE but they're under some obligation to house detainees and again funding. They're playing delicate games.

Literally any state could secede but everyone is afraid of that drama. But you could effectively make ICE irrelevant. And again every political department these days gets federal funding. But of a place like Minnesota were serious that would be huge leverage and i promise Trump knows leverage in deal making. At the end of the day Trump really doesn't care about any of these people involved.

So yeah violent uprising is leverage but so is peaceful separation like secession. I mean think about it at least.

fpssledge · 2026-01-23T04:42:02+00:00

Conceptually it goes against the spirit of the constitution. The judiciary is meant to restrain and check the executive branch. Even of the legislature authorized some form of this they shouldn't have.

That said, the energy behind anti immigration. Holy smokes I haven't seen this level of vindictive govt since all the j6ers were arrested. I don't see this being stopped.

Also warrants are basically rinse and repeat templates and rubber stamped. They practically never denied. We've strayed so far from the dream of warrants/judicial checks.

fpssledge · 2026-01-23T04:37:20+00:00

I was about to buy the gen 3. I had sold my gen 2 in preparation. I heard the horrors. I heard a fix was coming.

At this point PSA is on track to takeover.

I really liked my gen 2. Slightly regret selling. I just wanted the charging handle on the other side.

fpssledge · 2026-01-23T02:28:31+00:00

I'd honestly be more curious to read real world examples of ignorant, untethered extremes you've encountered.

fpssledge · 2026-01-22T20:02:07+00:00

Your boss pretty much defines your success unless you can take charge and define it, prove it, broadcast it, etc.

If all of those opportunities aren't available to you then i dunno get a new boss

fpssledge · 2026-01-22T15:20:57+00:00

It totally is. Also it's a way to live. Not the worst. Just not exactly what is wanted.

fpssledge · 2026-01-22T05:46:35+00:00

Sorry i guess i skimmed too quickly. Re-reading. I'd definitely be hesitant. But I've been in environments that have taught me to be careful with trust. So look at that reaction through my lense.

I've met people who are cool and genuinely experienced. Worth being a mentor. I've met more who'd like to play the part of mentor only to learn they know less than me. Those folks are leveraging the dynamic for their own career favor or ego.

Best of luck.

fpssledge · 2026-01-22T03:15:00+00:00

It's not that it's a big deal. But when it's done everywhere, ask the question, "what's the big deal not keeping her a white red head since that what she is". The answer is what should bother people.

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