Scope

2019-08-27T20:38:32Z

BethGoop: added punctuation

'''Scope''' has several meanings. Among American conservatives, the most common meaning refers to the common name for a telescopic sight, which is an [[optic]]al device used to improve the [[accuracy]] of [[firearm]]s.

==Firearms Scope==
Scope, among [[gun enthusiast]]s, [[hunter]]s and [[sniper]]s, refers to an optical device that assists in [[shooting]] [[accuracy]]. The purpose of [[sight]]s is to hit your [[target]]. If your [[vision]] has deteriorated enough that you cannot effectively use [[iron sight]]s at [[long range]], or if you expect lots of low-light [[combat]], then a quality [[optical sight]] is necessary for your [[battle rifle]].

To quote ''[[Boston's Gun Bible]]'', "As soon as you add a scope to a [[hunting rifle]], liberals call it a "[[sniper rifle]]". This is [[politically correct]] [[PolSpeak]] for any [[rifle]] with a scope. The [[hoplophobia|anti-gun]] pols are finally realizing the awesome capability of scoped, [[high-power]]ed rifles, which make the [[AK-47]] look puny by comparison. As I predicted in 1998, this pejorative term is becoming a [[gunphobe]] buzzphrase (like "cult," "[[compound]]," "[[patriot]]," "[[militia]]," "[[Saturday night special]]s," "[[assault weapon]]s" and "[[cop killer]] [[bullet]]s")."<ref>[[Boston T. Party]] ([[Kenneth Royce]]), ''[[Boston's Gun Bible]]'', [[Wyoming]], Javelin Press, 2002, 2009: p. 1/3. ISBN 978-1888766066.</ref>

===Different optics for different rifles===
As battle rifles, [[battle carbine]]s, and [[tactical rifle]]s solve different (though occasionally overlapping) problems, their optics will be somewhat specialized.

====Battle Rifle Optics====
[[Battle rifle optic]]s include for example [[Burris]] [[3-9x]] Fullfield II. According to Boston T Party, "Optics must be very rugged and versatile. Rugged because a [[.308]] [[MBR]] has hefty [[recoil]] and sees hard use. Versatile because the battle rifle will be employed for everything from [[CQB]] to precision work. Hence, it must have a quickly acquired [[point of aim]], as well as [[range finding]] [[stadia line]]s and a [[BDC]]. The [[scope mount]] should be see-through in order to have immediate use of the [[iron sight]]s. While I have a lot of experience with the I.O.R. M2 4x units, the [[Burris]] Fullfield II [[ballistic]]-Plex scopes have now gained my favor as very affordable and rugged [[optic]]s for battle rifles."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>

====Battle Carbine Optics====
[[Battle carbine optic]]s include for example the [[ACOG]]. According to Boston, "Optics must be rugged, [[lightweight]], and offer very fast [[target]] acquisition for CQB. A circle, dot, or triangle [[point of aim]] is the norm, and it should be illuminated at all times day or night (e.g., ACOG "BAC" system with [[tritium]]). [[Distance]] stadia lines are nice (e.g., ACOG), but not absolutely necessary (e.g., the AUG's 5[[MOA]] 'doughnut of death"). As in battle rifles, the scope mount should also be see-through if possible."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>

====Tactical Rifle Optics====
[[Tactical rifle optic]]s include for example the Shepherd 310-P2. According to Boston, "If you needed to make a 250 [[yard]] [[head shot]] or 600yd [[body shot]], this is the rifle you'd want. (Also called a "[[precision rifle]]" or "[[countersniper]]" rifle.) Hence, it will have something like a [[3-9x]] [[magnification]] scope with at least 1/2MOA adjustments (if not 1/4MOA). The [[reticle]] will likely be [[Mil Dot]], and the scope will have a [[BDC]]. Some [[battle rifle optic]]s make for very competent [[tactical]] applications, such as the [[Burris]] [[Ballistic]]-Plex units. Because of the higher [[accuracy]] requirement, these [[rifle]]s are often, if not usually, [[bolt action]]s. But, not always. An [[M14]] can make a fine [[tactical rifle]] if tuned to <1 1/4M0A accuracy."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>

==Other Meanings==
* [[Scope (mouthwash)]]: A major brand of [[antiseptic]] [[mouthwash]]. Its top competitor is [[Listerine]]. Scope is produced by Procter and Gamble.
* [[Scopes Trial]] - Legal [[case]] about the teaching of the [[theory]] of [[evolution]]. Involved [[John Scopes]]
* Scope of practice - the limits allowed for licensed professionals such as doctors, lawyers, etc. relating to actions, procedures and processes.

===Procedures - Devices ===
* Arthroscopy - medical procedure the [[joint]]s.
* Colonoscopy - medical procedure for examining the [[large intestine]]
* [[Microscope]] - instrument for seeing objects too tony for the naked eye
* Oscilloscope - instrument for electronic tests
* [[Telescope]] - instrument for seeing objects too distant for the naked eye
* Telescopic sight - an optical device used to improve the accuracy of firearms

==External links==
* [[Chuck Hawks|Hawks, Chuck]], [http://www.chuckhawks.com/optical_sights.htm ChuckHawks.com], Telescopic and Red Dot Sights

==References==
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Talk:Big Pharma

2019-08-27T20:36:25Z

BethGoop:

I'm puzzled as to why this article does not take a more critical tone. Big Pharma is filled with a bunch of corrupt elitists, and it's killing people! Donald Trump has expended so much time and effort taking on Big Pharma, and populists on the left have also discussed lowering prescription drug prices, for example. But this article portrays Big Pharma as honourable people who have consistently ''saved'' lives. Could you please fix this article? Otherwise, I'm considering making another one, which is much more explicit about the horrible things Big Pharma has done and the need to counter their nefarious, corrupt actions. Jeez, I thought we could ''all'' agree that Big Pharma was bad...

Please tag your username. [[User:BethGoop|BethGoop]] ([[User talk:BethGoop|talk]]) 16:36, 27 August 2019 (EDT)

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