MAINE'S OC GET TOGETHER - April 25th in Portland!

[shanebelanger]

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JournalTribune wrote:

Any OC enthusiasts from the York County area who are planning to attend the rally or have interest in it: I am doing a piece on OC in York County and would very much like to speak with you about your views - any interest, email kristenm@journaltribune.com

This is not a rally. It is simply a barbecue, a get-together between friends with a common interest.

Thanks,
Shane Belanger

 

[Grapeshot]

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shanebelanger wrote:

Hey guys, just learned that we're going to have a lot of protesters. Remember that this is low-key and that we are there for a family event. This is NOT a rally or anything like that. Also lets not make this into a shouting match. Lets just ignore them and enjoy the beautiful day and good friends!

So you are having a picnic and they are having a demonstration - wonder if they have a permit and if so for what area?

Yata hey

 

[Deuce1911]

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what exactly are they protesting? too right grape!

 

[straydoglogic]

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Deuce1911 wrote:

what exactly are they protesting? too right grape!

This is what I would like to know.

 

[shanebelanger]

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Well, they said that "banners, signs and NOISE-MAKERS are highly encouraged." So that should be interesting... they said that they are going to have this little demonstration across the street from us. I'm interested exactly where this across the street is?

 

[boyscout399]

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here is a link to Maine's Disorderly Conduct Statute. It sounds like they may violate it. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec501-A.html

 

[shanebelanger]

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boyscout399 wrote:

here is a link to Maine's Disorderly Conduct Statute. It sounds like they may violate it. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec501-A.html

haha, yes. this is awesome.

 

[Grapeshot]

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boyscout399 wrote:

here is a link to Maine's Disorderly Conduct Statute. It sounds like they may violate it. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec501-A.html

Now why did you go and post that?

Having let the kitty out of the bag, I guess we can discuss openly letting the local LE know of this potential, possibly illegal activity - Yes?

Those against the 1st & 2nd Amend. still tend to lose control even in the simplest of circumstances - its their hallmark. I'm having a giggle imagining them with new jewelry. :lol:

Yata hey

 

[boyscout399]

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My plan is to simply ignore any protestors. If they get load and try and goad us on or anything of that nature, I will approach the police officers who I'm sure will be present, I will show them the statute, and ask that the offenders be removed. If the police don't do anything about them, then I'll just continue to ignore them, but I will not give them ammo to use against us. I will not engage them directly and I hope the rest of those in attendance take the same stance. If we are peaceable and don't get into a shouting match with them, then they will look like the aggressors and we will be the victims.

 

[shanebelanger]

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boyscout399 wrote:

My plan is to simply ignore any protestors. If they get load and try and goad us on or anything of that nature, I will approach the police officers who I'm sure will be present, I will show them the statute, and ask that the offenders be removed. If the police don't do anything about them, then I'll just continue to ignore them, but I will not give them ammo to use against us. I will not engage them directly and I hope the rest of those in attendance take the same stance. If we are peaceable and don't get into a shouting match with them, then they will look like the aggressors and we will be the victims.

and we have a winner! ^^ I was meaning to say something along these lines, although I couldn't have said it any better!! Thanks!

**IT'S MY 100TH POST** I know, not a big deal but I like it!

 

[straydoglogic]

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All I know is that it's coming up in a matter of days and I'm getting pretty freakin' EXCITED! :what::celebrate

 

[Grapeshot]

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straydoglogic wrote:

All I know is that it's coming up in a matter of days and I'm getting pretty freakin' EXCITED! :what::celebrate

Life is like that sometimes. :lol:

We're having one of our monthly OC dinners tonight - no doubt there will be good vibs going out to you all.

Yata hey

 

[straydoglogic]

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What's the word on the food? Do you still need me to get with my guy or no? And if so what are we looking at?

 

[shanebelanger]

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straydoglogic wrote:

What's the word on the food? Do you still need me to get with my guy or no? And if so what are we looking at?

yes definitely get with him and get as much as u can now that this is the first amendment we have nothing to worry about! Can someone bring a grill? Tables? It looks like this is going to be rather large!

On another note the Portland chairman of somehing is "looking into getting the oc law in Maine changed" whAt is this world coming to when people exercise their RIGHTS and someone tries to take them away?! This is gonna get real interesting real fast! I typed this on my itouch sorry for spelling!

 

[Grapeshot]

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shanebelanger wrote:

On another note the Portland chairman of somehing is "looking into getting the oc law in Maine changed" whAt is this world coming to when people exercise their RIGHTS and someone tries to take them away?! This is gonna get real interesting real fast! I typed this on my itouch sorry for spelling!

Maine's Constitution, Article one section 16 states, "Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned."

There are those that do not grasp that fundamental principle.

Those that oppose the Maine Constitution have no argument except for their imagined fears - sad. Reality, facts and truth are lost on them

Yata hey

 

[thumper]

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shanebelanger wrote:

Hey guys, just learned that we're going to have a lot of protesters. Remember that this is low-key and that we are there for a family event. This is NOT a rally or anything like that. Also lets not make this into a shouting match. Lets just ignore them and enjoy the beautiful day and good friends!

This is a critical requirement for all who plan to make an appearance. You may or may not know that DanSkolnik is a rabble rouser Councilor on thePublic Safety Comittee.He is the guy who obstructed the local police when the prospect of less-lethal (say 'Tazer') compliance methods became a viable alternative for management of out of control individuals. Tried to declare that the Maine Police Academy Standards were in some way unacceprtable for Portland cops. Thought that LE needed to answer to him instead of the Chief LEO.He is getting airtime on 560 AM slamming all manner of IIacarry and ownership. He is organizing a 'counter demonstration' for Sunday afternoon the 25th. People must not give him any creedance whatsoever. He is to be ignored. Folks must not be baited by him and his crew.

Maybe pitch a big ol' blue tarp, lay out some chairs & a table. Sling the 870 and hang out. Have a picnic.

I'm thinkin' some ribs will be nice for quiet Sunday afternoon. Maybe some potato salad. A nice tall, cool Moxie. Top off with a fudge brownie. Yeah, baby! That's what I'm talkin' about.

 

[straydoglogic]

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Good thing this is going to be his last term on the city council. I was looking at running for city council this year and was encouraged by other people within the system and told that everybody on the council has a real distaste for him. So he wont be around much longer.

 

[shanebelanger]

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He doesn't really seem to know what's going on? I've been reading his press releases and every time I read them I'm like "what? That's not even close to being right? Facts? Umm? Is this just your opinion, where'd you come up with that?"

 

[Grapeshot]

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thumper wrote:

Maybe pitch a big ol' blue tarp, lay out some chairs & a table. Sling the 870 and hang out. Have a picnic.

I'm thinkin' some ribs will be nice for quiet Sunday afternoon. Maybe some potato salad. A nice tall, cool Moxie. Top off with a fudge brownie. Yeah, baby! That's what I'm talkin' about.

Only properly holstered hand guns PLEASE.

There is even an OCDO rule/statement regarding long guns - its there for a reason.

No pushing the limits, no in-your-face approach. Just low key, legal carry by honest citizens enjoying the companionship of friends.

"Moxie" is a little used term meaning soft drink - right?

Yata hey

 

[Hendu024]

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Grapeshot wrote:

thumper wrote:

Maybe pitch a big ol' blue tarp, lay out some chairs & a table. Sling the 870 and hang out. Have a picnic.

I'm thinkin' some ribs will be nice for quiet Sunday afternoon. Maybe some potato salad. A nice tall, cool Moxie. Top off with a fudge brownie. Yeah, baby! That's what I'm talkin' about.

Only properly holstered hand guns PLEASE.

There is even an OCDO rule/statement regarding long guns - its there for a reason.

No pushing the limits, no in-your-face approach. Just low key, legal carry by honest citizens enjoying the companionship of friends.

"Moxie" is a little used term meaning soft drink - right?

Yata hey

Moxie IS a soft drink. One of the oldest ones out there, and Maine's official soda.