Posts for: GeorgeH
May 19, 2021 13:07:24 #
berchman wrote:
I have never been to Georgia so I have never seen ... (show quote)
"I infer that if it [new voter regulations/restrictions] was newly introduced by Republicans who were upset that their state went Democrat, that their motive was to screw the black voters."
I think you have come to reasonable conclusions. Note that after the 2020 election returns had been certified by the Republican dominated General Assembly, under the direction of the Republican Secretary of State, Mr Trump's people insisted on at least two recounts, including a hand recount. On during one such recount Mr Trump called Secretary of State Raffensperger to imply that a recount affirming the original certification might bring undesirable result to the State of Georgia. As a Georgia resident, I deeply resent the we citizens pay for these useless recounts.
May 19, 2021 12:37:22 #
Leo_B wrote:
I'm sorry for you if you believe that. Various dem... (show quote)
"Various democrats at all levels have explicitly said they want to ban guns. They are absolutely coming for guns unless they are stopped."
How about some documentation for your assertions? Surely you can furnish such, unless you just made up your claims in order to stir the pot, so to speak. Primary sources, please, not a column from a favorite site which says what you have claimed. Give us the named Democratic speaker and what he/she said
May 19, 2021 08:35:03 #
boberic wrote:
OK The tax laws are " un fair". Why is it "fair" that 50% of the working public pay NO federal income tax? Is paying over 50% of your income in taxes fair? And BTW billionaires do not have billions in income. Their billions are net worth NOT income
A little documentation for your 50% claim? Put up or shut up!
May 18, 2021 20:38:43 #
This site: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html deals with the problem posed by the OP. Generally speaking older film cameras with little or no "automation" can handle high trigger voltages. Strictly mechanically timed shutters seem pretty safe. For example my Pentax MX while it has a TTL meter uses a mechanical shutter and can handle high trigger voltages. My ME Super with an electronic shutter....maybe not. My Pentax LX perhaps can handle high trigger voltages, but given the LX's "hybrid" shutter - mechanical above X synch, electronic below for exposures measuring many, many minutes or hours..... I don't care to experiment! Especially given the LX's relative rarity and the increasing scarcity of spare parts.
You can buy a digital DVM at HomeDespot or Lowe's for under $20. As a recent post in this thread describes, this
sort of DVM will let you measure the trigger voltage with reasonable accuracy. Good luck, and as always: "Be careful out there....."
You can buy a digital DVM at HomeDespot or Lowe's for under $20. As a recent post in this thread describes, this
sort of DVM will let you measure the trigger voltage with reasonable accuracy. Good luck, and as always: "Be careful out there....."
May 18, 2021 19:06:22 #
StanMac wrote:
I have Spotmatics, K-series, and M-series, but I’ve not yet added the LX to my herd. I’m still lusting for an LX. 🙁 Maybe one day soon . . .
Stan
Stan
When you find one do be aware that, per Eric Hendrickson, CLAs on the LX are much more expensive than on other Pentax 35mm film cameras. And, happy thought!, at least some of the internal circuitry is no longer available.
May 17, 2021 23:33:58 #
Fotoartist wrote:
No, actually, Thanks for giving me the opportunity to list the positive qualities about the man, Donald Trump. I will add another. It takes a special person to stand up and take all the abuse in the form of the hate, mudslinging, and outright lies from big important people in the environment. And to carry on successfully to accomplish what he has as President.
I couldn't do it for a minute. You couldn't do it in your dreams.
I couldn't do it for a minute. You couldn't do it in your dreams.
And you know this how? Wishful thinking, Bro Foto!
May 17, 2021 22:35:04 #
StanMac wrote:
My pulse jumped 50bpm when I read you have the 50mm f1.2! 
Stan
Stan
It's impressive on my black MX with winder.....good for available darkness shots. I bought it with my LX some 20 years ago....
May 17, 2021 18:12:24 #
Triple G wrote:
The GOP has to get their act together. They have ... (show quote)
Trumpians should recognize that Pfizer accepted NO government funds to develop their vaccine. About all Trump contributed was his "Warp Speed" slogan.....
May 17, 2021 18:09:22 #
StanMac wrote:
The same story was picked up by Digital Camera World out of the UK. The survey in Japan will be completed May 27 so some numbers may change.
I'm a Pentax fan from way back, am heavily invested in Pentax and I have no interest in the big three here in the USA (canikony). Pentax/Ricoh may be the last of the DSLR manufacturers after the dust clears.
Stan
I'm a Pentax fan from way back, am heavily invested in Pentax and I have no interest in the big three here in the USA (canikony). Pentax/Ricoh may be the last of the DSLR manufacturers after the dust clears.
Stan
I hope to get a Pentax K1 after tax time so I can further utilize my collection of Pentax glass, including the fabled 50mm f1.2.
May 17, 2021 18:06:04 #
FrumCA wrote:
For now perhaps. Let's give Biden more time to reveal how unprepared for this job he is and see how this goes at the mid-terms.
In the Annals of the Unprepared, Widdle Donnie Trump is the Leader of the Pack. He knew nothing when he squatted in the White House, and he'd learned nothing when he was finally evicted. Witness his last minute effort to withdraw US forces from Germany, Somalia, etc., essentially scribblings on the back of an envelope, designed only to impede the entry of the adults to the People's House. "What a Maroon," to quote the Immortal Bugs Bunny.
May 17, 2021 17:58:27 #
Bob Smith wrote:
Sorry old chap you have no idea whatsoever. So Margaret Thatcher was a left wing leader as was Churchill. Your concept of socialism is seriously flawed.
That Foto's concept of socialism is seriously flawed should come as no surprise to anyone.....
May 17, 2021 17:03:42 #
idaholover wrote:
Because no matter what he produced the press would spin it. Fact is Trump lost money serving. Obama got rich. BTW, the IRS has Trumps taxes.
As far as the press spinning whatever Trump stated, could it be that his reputation - well deserved! - as an inveterate liar contributed to the spinning? Why didn't he make his returns available early on? He'd promised to, remember? All those excuses about being in the middle of an audit, and so forth. Widdle Donnie is a liar, pure and simple.
May 17, 2021 15:30:32 #
Bob Smith wrote:
Nice to see the BBC in the middle. In the UK both sides of the political spectrum moan that the BBC is biased against them so they must be doing something right.
Sounds like a good way to judge centrist opinions!
May 17, 2021 15:27:27 #
Fotoartist wrote:
It's not affecting Biden either. Biden's wealth continues to grow into the tens of millions of dollars and three houses now on a civil servants salary for 50 years. Ask Tony Bobolinski and Hunter about what contributed to it. If you do the research you will find Trump is the one who gave up his wealth for the country while Biden is the one who gave up his country for the wealth.
Trump hardly gave up his wealth for the country. Do recall that his children ran his enterprises during his presidency; in the past presidents not only made their tax returns public - where are Trump's ? - but put their assets into a blind trust. The latter to avoid suspicion of the President using his office to enrich himself.
May 17, 2021 15:21:43 #
Fotoartist wrote:
Whoever would make your arrogant assumptions about... (show quote)
Phew! I really pulled your chain, didn't I!