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Has it been decided if there will be one winner or multiple winners?? I would like to know if I have to share all my cool new stuff!
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"If we ever forget we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
Ronald Reagan |
Just got in for a few.
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Originally Posted By Denny_Hansen:
I'm in. Brian, I really don't need anything. Find one of our guys who have come home and you and Ed make arrangements to give him the prize if I should happen to win Very noble of you sir! |
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In for 5, perhaps a few more later.
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Proud Member - "Ranstad's Militia" - The Fantastic Bastards!
I'd sodomize a dead pig in the middle of the road for $700.00, and give you guys a day to get here to take pics! - GR8TWYT |
could we get a count on total tickets so far?
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There is but one truth in the world and it is all yours. If you are not sure of it stay at home; but if you are sure don't look back and it will be your way.
Honored to be a "Proud Member of Ranstad's Militia" |
We are at just over 2000.
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"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means." -- Albert Einstein
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HOOAH!!
That's friggin awesome!
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"If we ever forget we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
Ronald Reagan |
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There is but one truth in the world and it is all yours. If you are not sure of it stay at home; but if you are sure don't look back and it will be your way.
Honored to be a "Proud Member of Ranstad's Militia" |
As you can imagine, with the current economic conditions, donations outside of this fundraiser have been almost non-existant for these folks. Despite that, our boys in the field continue to do their job each and every day without the gear they need, so let's make sure we continue to show our support (goal of 5000 donations), and one of you will walk away with the most kick-ass prize we've ever offered.
Things that I am tired of in this war:
From a sniper in the fight... I am tired of Democrats saying they are patriotic and then insulting my commander in chief and the way he goes about his job. I am tired of Democrats who tell me they support me, the soldier on the ground, and then tell me the best plan to win this war is with a 'phased redeployment' (liberal-speak for retreat) out of the combat zone to someplace like Okinawa. I am tired of the Democrats whining for months on T.V., in the New York Times, and in the House and Senate that we need more troops to win the war in Iraq, and then when my Commander in Chief plans to do just that, they say that is the wrong plan, it won't work, and we need a new direction. I am tired of every Battalion Sergeant Major and Command Sergeant Major I see over here being more concerned about whether or not I am wearing my uniform in the spot on, most garrison-like manner; instead of asking me whether or not I am getting the equipment I need to win the fight, the support I need from my chain of command, or if the chow tastes good. I am tired of junior and senior officers continually doubting the technical expertise of junior enlisted soldiers who are trained far better to do the jobs they are trained for than these officers believe. I am tired of senior officers and commanders who fight this war with more of an eye on the media than on the enemy, who desperately needs killing. I am tired of the decisions of Sergeants and Privates made in the heat of battle being scrutinized by lawyers who were not there and will never really know the state of mind of the young soldiers who were there and what is asked of them in order to survive. I am tired of CNN claiming that they are showing news with videotape sent to them by terrorists, of my comrades being shot at by snipers, but refusing to show what happens when we build a school, pave a road, hand out food and water to children, or open a water treatment plant. I am tired of following the enemy with drones that have cameras, and then dropping bombs that sometimes kill civilians; because we could do a better job of killing the right people by sending a man with a high powered rifle instead. I am tired of the thousands of people in the rear who claim that they are working hard to support me when I see them with their mochas and their PX Bags walking down the street, in the middle of the day, nowhere near their workspaces. I am tired of Code Pink, Daily Kos, Al-Jazzera, CNN, Reuters, the Associated Press, ABC, NBC, CBS, the ACLU, and CAIR thinking that they somehow get to have a vote in how we blast, shoot and kill these animals who would seek to subdue us and destroy us. I am tired of people like Meredith Vieria from NBC asking oxygen thieves like Senator Chuck Hagel questions like "Senator, at this point, do you think we are fighting and dying for nothing?" Meredith might not get it, but soldiers do know the difference between fighting and dying for something and fighting and dying for nothing. I am tired of hearing multiple stories from both combat theaters about snipers begging to do their jobs while commanders worry about how the media might portray the possible casualties and what might happen to their career. I am tired of hearing that the Battalion Tactical Operations Center got a new plasma screen monitor for daily briefings, but rifle scope rings for sniper rifles, extra magazines, and necessary field gear were disapproved by the unit supply system. I am tired of out of touch general officers, senators, congressmen and defense officials who think that giving me some more heavy body armor to wear is helping me stay alive. Speed is life in combat and wearing 55 to 90 pounds of gear for 12 to 20 hours a day puts me at a great tactical disadvantage to the idiot, mindless terrorist who is wearing no armor at all and carrying an AK-47 and a pistol. I am tired of soldiers who are stationed in places like Kuwait and who are well away from any actual combat getting Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay and the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion when they live on a base that has a McDonald's, a Pizza Hut, a Subway, a Baskin Robbins, an internet cafe, 2 coffee shops and street lights. I am tired of senior officers and commanders who take it out and "measure" every time they want to have a piece of the action with their helicopters or their artillery; instead of putting their egos aside and using their equipment to support the grunt on the ground. I am tired of senior officers and commanders who are too afraid for their careers to tell the truth about what they need to win this war to their bosses so that the soldiers can get on with kicking the ass of these animals. I am tired of Rules of Engagement being made by JAG lawyers and not Combat Commanders. We are not playing Hopscotch over here. There is no 2nd place trophy either. I think that if the enemy knew some rough treatment and some deprivation was at hand for them, instead of prayer rugs, special diets and free Korans; this might help get their terrorist minds right. I am tired of seeing Active Duty Army and Marine units being extended past their original redeployment dates, when there are National Guard Units that have yet to deploy to a combat zone in the last 40 years. (and probably somewhere close to 40% of the ACTIVE DUTY Army and the Marine Corps, 90% of the Air Force and the Navy, who haven't been yet. Thankfully, our new CMC has directed that that change.) I am tired of hearing soldiers who are stationed in safe places talk about how hard their life is. I am tired of seeing Infantry Soldiers conducting what amounts to SWAT raids and performing the US Army's version of CSI Iraq and doing things like filling out forms for evidence when they could be better used to hunt and kill the enemy. I am tired of senior officers and commanders who look first in their planning for how many casualties we might take, instead of how many enemy casualties we might inflict. I am tired of begging to be turned loose so that this war can be over. Those of us who fight this war want to win it and go home to their families. Prolonging it with attempts to do things like collect "evidence" or present whiz bang briefings on a new plasma screen TV is wasteful and ultimately, dulls the edge of our Infantry soldiers who are trained to kill people and break things, not necessarily in that order. We are not in Iraq and Afghanistan to build nations. We are there to kill our enemies. We make the work of the State Department easier by the results we achieve. It is only possible to defeat an enemy who kills indiscriminately by utterly destroying him. He cannot be made to yield or surrender. He will fight to the death by the hundreds to kill only one or two of us. And so far, all of our games have been away games, and I don't know about the ignorant, treasonous Democrats and the completely insane radical leftists and their thoughts on the matter, but I would like to keep our road game schedule. So let's get it done. Until the fight is won and there is no more fight left. |
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"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means." -- Albert Einstein
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Fuckin A GET SOME!
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Knocking one out for the Ranger in the sky
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In for another 10.
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I'm in....
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"The 2nd Amendment is in its place in case they ignored the others"
Proud to be a member of "Ranstad's Militia" |
Well I'm in. Give'm hell brothers.
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Proud Member of Ranstad's Militia...The Fantastic Bastards
3/1 Lima Co WPNS PLT We will cut our enemies down in droves Our fires will be the substance of their nightmares The fields of the dead shall serve as evidence of our passing |
Hey All
Been stalking for awhile and decided to go Gold. I pledge to purchase one ticket per day till drawing day. Wish I could do more. |
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I just paid for two
let's hope Karma's on my side for this one |
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In for 2 more!
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Im in for a few.. when is the drawing?
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Purchased a few more.
Any chance the drawing could be moved up due to Obama The Gun Grabber getting into office now? |
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"Become like the nature of water"
--Bruce Lee |
Purchased a Few.....Great Guys and a Great Cause.....I Know this personally.
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I just purchased a couple more. Keep safe and God bless.
Thanks to our troops all over the world, wherever you may be. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to YOU and Your families. |
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In for 5 more. About all I can do for now. Just happy to help out as funds allow.
Everyone stay safe for the new year especially those protecting us, thanks to you all and our vets too. Daryl |
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Starting the new year with another 2 !
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IF the winner of the DPMS AR 10 lives in California - I would be willing to trade the DPMS AR 10 for an acceptable California legal type AR15 - Hopefully I will be able to find one by then....
or even better - maybe I will win the DPMS. Either way ; a good cause. |
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Originally Posted By EdwardAvila:
INCOMING
These products have been pledged, and are inbound...</center id=center> Lasermax - TBD Go Time Gear, LLC - TBD Tactical Assault Gear - TBD Has it been determined what the above are contributing? DONATE
Make your $10 DONATION here Only donations made through this link or the AR-15 store will be eligible</center id=center> In for 10 more. |
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I'd rather be despised for conviction, than loved for submission.
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in for two from the cold sands of Iraq
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If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
Thomas Paine |
I'm in
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JUST BOUGHT TWO MORE... GETSOME!!
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THOSE WHO BLEED WITH ME SHALL FOREVER BE MY BROTHERS! GETSOME!
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2 more that's 12
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Knocking one out for the Ranger in the sky
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How do you donate a ticket to someone?
I won a bet and wnt to take the proceeds of that bet and donate a ticket to someone. ???? |
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ARFCOM.....Time well wasted.
Originally Posted By red65: Ask youself: What organization do libtards hate the most? Answer: The NRA |
Originally Posted By krpind:
How do you donate a ticket to someone? I won a bet and wnt to take the proceeds of that bet and donate a ticket to someone. ???? |
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ARFCOM.....Time well wasted.
Originally Posted By red65: Ask youself: What organization do libtards hate the most? Answer: The NRA |
Best of luck to everyone. These funds are going to a great cause!
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"If we ever forget we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."
Ronald Reagan |
NRA Legacy Life Member, and unrepentant Old Whig
TX, USA
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Originally Posted By EdwardAvila:
I think a work-around might be to just send someone the funds (via PayPal, for instance) and have them purchase the ticket. It'd be one thing if there were a unique 'receipt' (either print or electronic) generated by purchase of the raffle ticket.
Originally Posted By krpind:
Well if you win the prize, make sure to give the items to that individual.
How do you donate a ticket to someone? I won a bet and wnt to take the proceeds of that bet and donate a ticket to someone. ???? There's really no way to buy on behalf of someone else right now... there will be at SHOT. Speaking of which, we will be suspending online donations Sunday, January 11th, 2009. This means that no more tickets can be purchased after Sunday at midnight. The only tickets that will be available after that are at SHOT 09 in Orlando in person at the AmericanSnipers.org booth. This is all in preparation for the drawing which will take place Saturday, January 17th, 2009. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Last chance to donate and be eligible for the giveaway. I'm sure there is a unique number "behind the scenes," though. The only way this work-around wouldn't work is if the person in question was not an arfcommer. |
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What the heck I put in for a couple tickets, it's for a great cause!
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Donation Sent
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"...Commies find it hard to double talk a flamethrower." -The Military Channel
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I am in.. Just bought 2 tickets.. I hope I win but I hope that my contribution will help protect our soldiers!!
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In! Great idea, great cause...
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I'm in,money well spent for a good cause.
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There, I bought 2 donations.
For a cause I agree with. |
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Tickets bought. :thumbsup:
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I'm in for 3... never had the honor of serving our country, but have the utmost respect for those who do. If nothing else, my donation can help protect those who protect our freedoms.
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I am definitely in. Made my donation.
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You guys are retarded! - Napoleon Dynamite
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In for one, I'm poor.
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How could I have missed this for the last six months!
Can't beat a donation to a good cause! |
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"Stargate SG-1: It's like MacGyver, with guns!"
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Can't believe I haven't seen this. What a prize package, and for a great cause.
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Could be get an Arfcom total on money raised after the Sunday night closing?
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Originally Posted By curiousrelic:
Sure (may have to remind me though)
Could be get an Arfcom total on money raised after the Sunday night closing? |
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"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means." -- Albert Einstein
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NRA Legacy Life Member, and unrepentant Old Whig
TX, USA
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Originally Posted By fcmiller68:
Amen.
Best of luck to everyone. These funds are going to a great cause!
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Donated
Great cause for our fighting men, it's almost a shame such an organization needs to exist to pick up the slack as far as getting quality equipment to men and women that are in harms way. |
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I'm in, just wish I could do more.
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