As a paying member you can be your own mod and just skip the threads that you don't want to read; I certainly do that myself.
To request that a thread be moderated just because it makes you uncomfortable isn't really a long term solution. At least here things get discussed . Uncomfortable at times, but healthier in the long run.

I hear you Kat.

"A former college wrestler fended off a cougar attack on a popular hiking trail in Olympic National Park by locking his legs around the animal and squeezing its throat with his hands. Phil Anderson survived the attack Friday afternoon even though he could not choke the young, 80-pound cougar into unconsciousness. "I couldn't quite get my hands around his neck to shut off his esophagus. I could see in his eyes he was going in and out. He was right on the verge of passing out, but his neck was way too muscular,"

http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19960527&slug=2331443

I wonder if he was from WSU? Go cougs!

David,
Thank you for the link to the article. A young cat half the weight of the muscular human wrestler, and still put up a strong attack and damage. Most would not have a chance against a mature adult cat in full weight and experienced hunting skills.

Turns out the assailant is a low down no good Husky and Butch has filed a restraining order.

Oh yeah.... GO COUGS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5VvCT3JJRs

Daniel:

Thanks for the video, it brought some needed levity to this thread. After the crass, indefensible remark comparing Gandhi to a mule, the video and Ian's WSU Cougar photo at least made me smile.

Dirk

Thankfully, here in Australia we don't need to carry an assault rifle ( either in the city or out in the bush). My biggest worry is ticks, stinging nettles, and the Dropbears!.

> biggest worry is ticks, stinging nettles, and the Dropbears!.
Also leeches, Bunyips, Drongobirds, and members of the Shooters Party.

Cheers

Crazy Aussies!

Roger Caffin and others in Australia:

Can you please comment of these two youtube videos regarding Australia's gun control, ban and confiscation. As most media is biased and statistics are manipulated, your individual's perspective has more credibility.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6rLdbebQEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGaDAThOHhA

Thank you

I'll admit to googling: bunyips, dropbears (which sound terrifying!), drongobirds, and Shooters Party.

None of the above were included in my only reference to Australia, Brysons "In a Sunburned Country"

Here's one perspective on the Australia gun control issue.

http://theconversation.edu.au/faking-waves-how-the-nra-and-pro-gun-americans-abuse-australian-crime-stats-11678

This is definitely off gear topic, probably belongs in Chaff...

Heard this debate on the radio, most of us grew up learning that Australia is a country but also the name of that continent. Then we hear words that sound like Sci Fi, such as Oceania , and Austral-Asia.

So what do you Aussie guys consider to be the name of your continent?

Please say Atlantis, one radio caller said that.

I was always told the most dangerous things in the Australian bush were the snakes. Supposedly some of the most venomous snake species in the world call Oz home.

Some suspect their introduction was a sneaky Kiwi terrorist attack.

Either way, that should teach you Cobbers not to irritate the Wicked Witch of the West.