Feds reinstate "Equitable Sharing"
This means that local and county and State cops and departments can easily resume confiscating cash from anyone who is pulled over and searched.....and it becomes a FEDERAL case,....But they get as much as 70% of the stolen property.
It is known as Civil Asset Forfeiture. THe cops can take your money or property and you have to prove where it came from....Not that they have to prove that it is ill gotten gains. You are, in essence guilty until proven innocent. ANd to prove your innocence, you get to go up against a Federal Prosecutor.
This, in the days of old, was known as Highway Robbery.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
I figure about 60 days
Is what it will take to pay this off....maybe 90 days tops....
In ammo savings alone....... I mean, I live 7 minutes (4 miles) from the pistol range, so gas isn't an issue....but still.
Recoil laser trainer.
CO2 powered. Kinda pricey, but....
WANT want WANT.
I've worn out 2 .45ACP LaserLytes in the past 3 years......
Seriously, I spend a bit over a $150 a month on pistol ammo, even with reloading my own.
Not sure how much the CO2 will cost. (or how many shots one gets per recharge) I could recharge with C25 or argon from the welding bottles though, which would make it cheap......
In ammo savings alone....... I mean, I live 7 minutes (4 miles) from the pistol range, so gas isn't an issue....but still.
Recoil laser trainer.
CO2 powered. Kinda pricey, but....
WANT want WANT.
I've worn out 2 .45ACP LaserLytes in the past 3 years......
Seriously, I spend a bit over a $150 a month on pistol ammo, even with reloading my own.
Not sure how much the CO2 will cost. (or how many shots one gets per recharge) I could recharge with C25 or argon from the welding bottles though, which would make it cheap......
Monday, March 28, 2016
How soon til it happens to the US?
First Cyprus, then Greece, Europe in general (especially Western Europe).
Now the Canadian Government is planning Bail Ins for large depositors.
Seems like the more free stuff the government gives it's citizens, the sooner they have to resort to shenanigans like this to pay the debts.
Odd that.
One wonders though, if you have worked all your life, made good decisions, maybe good investments or sold a house for profit,:
Where does one put his money where it can be safe?
Large safes? Coffee cans buried in the yard by moonlight?
Seriously, if the banks aren't safe, and might give you a 20+% haircut, where do you put your money? Swiss accounts? Large safes? Where is it safe?
Now the Canadian Government is planning Bail Ins for large depositors.
Seems like the more free stuff the government gives it's citizens, the sooner they have to resort to shenanigans like this to pay the debts.
Odd that.
One wonders though, if you have worked all your life, made good decisions, maybe good investments or sold a house for profit,:
Where does one put his money where it can be safe?
Large safes? Coffee cans buried in the yard by moonlight?
Seriously, if the banks aren't safe, and might give you a 20+% haircut, where do you put your money? Swiss accounts? Large safes? Where is it safe?
Just Cant Be
Seems that there were shots fired at the US Capitol Visitors Center......Impossible. It is a Gun Free Zone. We all know those signs and laws work.
Also, seems that the FEDS were somehow able to hack the San Bernardino terrorist's IPhone. Despite them saying that only Apple could do it.
Odd that.
Also, seems that the FEDS were somehow able to hack the San Bernardino terrorist's IPhone. Despite them saying that only Apple could do it.
Odd that.
Questions Re: Brussels:
How many times just prior to the bombing did the "authorities" tell people that "there is no credible threat"...Just like we hear here in the United States?
How is it that the Police in and around Brussels were able to know who to arrest immediately after the bombing at the airport? And in France and Germany as well.....("Round up all the usual suspects").....If they knew who these people were, and they were able to break up an attack in the "late planning stages" then why were these people at large?
If the landlord where these folks rented an apartment was aware that the tenants were "odd" and used a fake name and that the apartment had a lot of chemical smells and liquids that leaked through the ceiling of the apartment below (according to CBS news) that smelled of chemicals.....Why didn't he bother to report it to the cops? Lessee here: Paid cash, put a fake name on the mailbox, chemical smells, lots of Islamic visitors coming and going......Nah, nothing to see here folks, move along......
(I figure, from the descriptions given, that they were making "Mother of Satan"....TATP. Not for the timid. It isn't stable....and it is...energetic. Don't ask me how I know.)
How is it that the Police in and around Brussels were able to know who to arrest immediately after the bombing at the airport? And in France and Germany as well.....("Round up all the usual suspects").....If they knew who these people were, and they were able to break up an attack in the "late planning stages" then why were these people at large?
If the landlord where these folks rented an apartment was aware that the tenants were "odd" and used a fake name and that the apartment had a lot of chemical smells and liquids that leaked through the ceiling of the apartment below (according to CBS news) that smelled of chemicals.....Why didn't he bother to report it to the cops? Lessee here: Paid cash, put a fake name on the mailbox, chemical smells, lots of Islamic visitors coming and going......Nah, nothing to see here folks, move along......
(I figure, from the descriptions given, that they were making "Mother of Satan"....TATP. Not for the timid. It isn't stable....and it is...energetic. Don't ask me how I know.)
Things I learned this weekend:
I bought a scale from Amazon.
One like This One.
(Of course, I hadda get a chain so I could hang it from the bucket, and a swivel so that I wouldn't damage the scale with a live load, but hey, even guys get to accessorize, right?)
Now, my small tractor will pick up about 1950 lbs at the end of the bucket if the conditions are right, and I move a lot of things, so I wanted to find out how much, exactly, some of those things weigh.
I learned that the bucket for the backhoe (which I can sorta pick up and scoot, but barely) weighs about 268 lbs.
I learned that the wedges of wood that I pick up and put on the splitter weigh from 140-230 lbs. I can carry those...mostly.
The pieces that I cannot quite pick up weigh in around 320 lbs.
The big 35" rounds from which I make the above pieces weigh in from 550 to 780 lbs.
The plate that I made for the boom so I could pick things up higher weighs about 172 lbs. No wonder I have issues moving it....The Bush Hog (that I cannot move by myself at all) weighs 694 lbs.
I learned that the log tongs I made a year ago twist at about 1750 lbs. ( now I gotta spend time with the press to make 'em flat again, but hey, I hadda find out, right?)
Now, at least, I know.
I had thought that I was weaker than that, actually. No wonder my knees hurt after splitting wood.
One like This One.
(Of course, I hadda get a chain so I could hang it from the bucket, and a swivel so that I wouldn't damage the scale with a live load, but hey, even guys get to accessorize, right?)
Now, my small tractor will pick up about 1950 lbs at the end of the bucket if the conditions are right, and I move a lot of things, so I wanted to find out how much, exactly, some of those things weigh.
I learned that the bucket for the backhoe (which I can sorta pick up and scoot, but barely) weighs about 268 lbs.
I learned that the wedges of wood that I pick up and put on the splitter weigh from 140-230 lbs. I can carry those...mostly.
The pieces that I cannot quite pick up weigh in around 320 lbs.
The big 35" rounds from which I make the above pieces weigh in from 550 to 780 lbs.
The plate that I made for the boom so I could pick things up higher weighs about 172 lbs. No wonder I have issues moving it....The Bush Hog (that I cannot move by myself at all) weighs 694 lbs.
I learned that the log tongs I made a year ago twist at about 1750 lbs. ( now I gotta spend time with the press to make 'em flat again, but hey, I hadda find out, right?)
Now, at least, I know.
I had thought that I was weaker than that, actually. No wonder my knees hurt after splitting wood.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Remember this next time the Muslims say you have to accommodate their religion
Blast kills over 50 in Lahore Easter Celebration
On EASTER.
Respect other religions.....
"Religion of peace" and all that.
May be true for some, but how do we separate them?
How do we know that average nice guy who is a Muslim won't suddenly suffer from Sudden Jihad Syndrome? It HAS happened here, and it will again.
Ar you willing to risk your children and family?
(I find it sad, because I know many seemingly decent people who are muslim......?)
I am all for letting people practice their religion as they see fit (as long as it fits our Constitution and harms no one) but it has to be a two way street....and with Islam, it doesn't seem to be any way but their version of Islam. In fact, Muslims are the largest killers of Muslims...because the muslims they kill practice a different version of the "Religion of Peace".
On EASTER.
Respect other religions.....
"Religion of peace" and all that.
May be true for some, but how do we separate them?
How do we know that average nice guy who is a Muslim won't suddenly suffer from Sudden Jihad Syndrome? It HAS happened here, and it will again.
Ar you willing to risk your children and family?
(I find it sad, because I know many seemingly decent people who are muslim......?)
I am all for letting people practice their religion as they see fit (as long as it fits our Constitution and harms no one) but it has to be a two way street....and with Islam, it doesn't seem to be any way but their version of Islam. In fact, Muslims are the largest killers of Muslims...because the muslims they kill practice a different version of the "Religion of Peace".
Saturday, March 26, 2016
For the love of all that is holy
PLEASE, PLEASE, learn the difference (and the proper usage) between"Brake" and "Break"....especially when referring to things firearm related. Even more so if you are advertising or otherwise trying to sell me a product.
Ferinstance:
It is a "Thumb BREAK holster"....
And it is a "Muzzle Brake" on the end of the barrel.
Break and Brake are not interchangeable. Just because spellcheck passes it does not mean it is the right usage. Look up the definitions if you are unsure.
That is all
Ferinstance:
It is a "Thumb BREAK holster"....
And it is a "Muzzle Brake" on the end of the barrel.
Break and Brake are not interchangeable. Just because spellcheck passes it does not mean it is the right usage. Look up the definitions if you are unsure.
That is all
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Soft targets
So everyone is (again) all "On Alert"..watching for terror attacks.
But we are stupid.
In a few weeks, we will be just as complacent as we were on Monday. Not paying attention. Not bothering. Not caring. Who won on "Survivor" or whatever will be the hot topic, along with the latest news from the elections.
Right now, there are men with badges dressed in black with masks covering their faces in many public spaces, showing a military-like presence....intimidatingly carrying AR rifles. Some folks find that comforting. I find it amusing. Firstly, because in a week or two, they will be gone. Secondly because if they need those rifles today, then they will need them next week or next month or sometime in the future....but they won't be carrying them then, not when the next attack happens. Thirdly, because a rifle isn't much good against a suicide bomber in a crowded area. What, except for comforting our more rabbit-like citizens, are they doing? If there is a good reason to carry a rifle TODAY, then there is a good reason to carry them everywhere, every day. They (the officers) look intimidating and warlike, but really, what good are they doing? (Let us not, at this time, bother with the fact that the face masks are for NIGHTTIME operations, to hide their white faces, not for daytime use) What good is a menacing presence in some spaces doing to enhance our security? Are all those men doing anything besides menacing the population and getting the citizens used to an armed presence in their public spaces?
And the people lining up to have their bags searched....Really? Why, if the bombers want to inflict damage and bloodshed and pain and terror would they not choose to detonate them in the non secure (but crowded) areas in front of a checkpoint? They will still kill and wound many. People will still die. Terror will still occur. People will still be afraid.... It matters little where the bomb goes off.....
If the terrorists are patient, they know that next week they will have another chance, in another area, and that they will be as unimpeded as they were on Monday. They play a long game, not a short one....Chess or Go, rather than checkers, as the West does.
So what, exactly, besides giving the police a bunch of overtime, are they accomplishing?
But we are stupid.
In a few weeks, we will be just as complacent as we were on Monday. Not paying attention. Not bothering. Not caring. Who won on "Survivor" or whatever will be the hot topic, along with the latest news from the elections.
Right now, there are men with badges dressed in black with masks covering their faces in many public spaces, showing a military-like presence....intimidatingly carrying AR rifles. Some folks find that comforting. I find it amusing. Firstly, because in a week or two, they will be gone. Secondly because if they need those rifles today, then they will need them next week or next month or sometime in the future....but they won't be carrying them then, not when the next attack happens. Thirdly, because a rifle isn't much good against a suicide bomber in a crowded area. What, except for comforting our more rabbit-like citizens, are they doing? If there is a good reason to carry a rifle TODAY, then there is a good reason to carry them everywhere, every day. They (the officers) look intimidating and warlike, but really, what good are they doing? (Let us not, at this time, bother with the fact that the face masks are for NIGHTTIME operations, to hide their white faces, not for daytime use) What good is a menacing presence in some spaces doing to enhance our security? Are all those men doing anything besides menacing the population and getting the citizens used to an armed presence in their public spaces?
And the people lining up to have their bags searched....Really? Why, if the bombers want to inflict damage and bloodshed and pain and terror would they not choose to detonate them in the non secure (but crowded) areas in front of a checkpoint? They will still kill and wound many. People will still die. Terror will still occur. People will still be afraid.... It matters little where the bomb goes off.....
If the terrorists are patient, they know that next week they will have another chance, in another area, and that they will be as unimpeded as they were on Monday. They play a long game, not a short one....Chess or Go, rather than checkers, as the West does.
So what, exactly, besides giving the police a bunch of overtime, are they accomplishing?
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Fixing the EPA 's fixes
So I have these new red plastic "water" cans. Oddly, some folks use 'em as fuel cans, don't know why. I use 'em for, of course, water.... These are the ones that the EPA "fixed" the design on several years ago...
They suck......It takes about 7 minutes to completely empty one.....They have the new design "venting" spout. Which means that the can can't empty very fast because the "venting"spout really doesn't work well.
Amazon to the rescue.
These things install easily with just a 31/64 drill bit (and a drill) and a hammer to make 'em snap into place.
Pouring "water" is much easier, less splashing, happens faster (5 gallons in like 3 minutes) , and, surprise surprise, less splashing or spillage (and therefore evaporation) than before.
You will like these for all modern red, blue and yellow "water" cans. Fixes the EPA "fix".
(check your local laws...these might not be legal to use on cans used for fuels....always follow the law)
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
I know most are peace loving and all that...But here is the thing:
The followers of the "religion of Peace" seem to be the only ones who are blowing things (and people) up, (now that the IRA has faded, anyway)....
I am over 50 years old (get off my lawn!) and as far back as I can remember, with the exception of the Irish it has been the followers of Mohammad that have done the hijackings, the kidnaps and the terror......And the Irish tried very hard not to hurt anyone....calling ahead to make sure that no one was around when the bombs went off. .
These terrorists don't do their work in a vacuum, by themselves. The Irish had people helping them, and hiding them, and stashing their equipment, and FUNDING them.
Same thing with these terrorists of Islam. Someone is paying their bills. Someone in Brussels hid them, fed them, aided them and allowed them to do the work that it took to plan and execute this attack. 'twasn't done in a vacuum. Someone FUNDED this attack, with funds to live, funds to make and buy the equipment necessary.
They went to a Mosque,....where?. Who knew? Who delivered packages? Who helped?
Until the rest of the Muslims stop hiding these people, start reporting them, they will always be pariahs. Always suspect. Never trusted.
My prayers go out to the victims of the attacks today.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
They say more arrests soon for people carrying firearms at the Bundy Ranch debacle.
HERE is the story.
Now, if those people were legally carrying the firearms, and not trespassing, what charges can be brought? If they never threatened thenewly minted mercenaries freshly badged contractors that were dressed as Federal Agents, then under what laws are any arrests valid?
I'd like to know.
(I heard stories that the agents were watching the crowd through their scopes (which were still mounted to the AR's) and some of the crowd were scoping them back, but still, I doubt that meets even the criteria of menacing)
We shall see. It may be that this is just a tactic to make the rest of us remember and be cautious next time...
HT for the link goes to Irish
ETA: What happens when someone decides not to go quietly? All it takes is one Patriot to decide to change the odds for the next guy....."Shorten the stack", as it were...Then what?
Or are we all gonna watch it happen and do nothing? What can we do, if and when?
Now, if those people were legally carrying the firearms, and not trespassing, what charges can be brought? If they never threatened the
I'd like to know.
(I heard stories that the agents were watching the crowd through their scopes (which were still mounted to the AR's) and some of the crowd were scoping them back, but still, I doubt that meets even the criteria of menacing)
We shall see. It may be that this is just a tactic to make the rest of us remember and be cautious next time...
HT for the link goes to Irish
ETA: What happens when someone decides not to go quietly? All it takes is one Patriot to decide to change the odds for the next guy....."Shorten the stack", as it were...Then what?
Or are we all gonna watch it happen and do nothing? What can we do, if and when?
Where are the riots? (doesn't matter)
I mean, a young black boy was killed. Gunned down in the evening just a few blocks from his home....
Gunned down in cold blood. He (really) was an honor student, with a great future (really!) in front of him.
Sadly, for the Black Lives Matter folks, he wasn't killed by a white cop. Or even by a white man (Supposition, but there are few white people in that part of Chicago at night that aren't cops....).
But seriously though...a young man, 16 years old, is dead. Shot by someone (this time not a cop though)...Where are the protests? The rioting? The screaming, fulminating hatred by the Black Lives Matter folks? Where is Jesse (the Reverend) Jackson? Where is Barry Obama? Where are all the other Black leaders who raised so much hell when a black criminal was shot by police? Where are they now?
Or do Black lives shot by other Blacks of no matter? Or is it because they can't make news and gain power with incidents like this???
Gunned down in cold blood. He (really) was an honor student, with a great future (really!) in front of him.
Sadly, for the Black Lives Matter folks, he wasn't killed by a white cop. Or even by a white man (Supposition, but there are few white people in that part of Chicago at night that aren't cops....).
But seriously though...a young man, 16 years old, is dead. Shot by someone (this time not a cop though)...Where are the protests? The rioting? The screaming, fulminating hatred by the Black Lives Matter folks? Where is Jesse (the Reverend) Jackson? Where is Barry Obama? Where are all the other Black leaders who raised so much hell when a black criminal was shot by police? Where are they now?
Or do Black lives shot by other Blacks of no matter? Or is it because they can't make news and gain power with incidents like this???
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Y'know...
I don't care who you are, Man or Woman, no matter your ethnicity, when your belly laps over the waistband of your pants that far, you are FAT. Not "Heavy", not "Big Boned", not "plump", nor "Rubenesque"...
Yer fat. Look in the mirror. Exercise and diet. Stop snacking, skip the beer. Face reality...
And no, your personality isn't gonna make up for it.
Yer fat. Look in the mirror. Exercise and diet. Stop snacking, skip the beer. Face reality...
And no, your personality isn't gonna make up for it.
And when the Tump folks get tired of the shit
Shit like THIS....and decide to fight back....
"Violence By Protesters In Utah Against Trump Rally"
Will the headlines be as neutral and will the media treat them fairly?
Stop laughing.
"Violence By Protesters In Utah Against Trump Rally"
Will the headlines be as neutral and will the media treat them fairly?
Stop laughing.
Sad:
Even CBS news admits that the GOP wants to "Take down Trump".
Think about this. The Party leadership wants to stop the front runner because he isn't their first choice....(He isn't mine either, to be honest)...So the Party no longer represents the bulk of it's supporters. It won't support, and is ACTIVELY WORKING AGAINST, the current pick of the majority of it's voters.
And they wonder why I hang up on 'em when they call for donations.
I wonder, sometimes, how many of these professional protesters are paid for by the GOP rather than the DNC?
Think about this. The Party leadership wants to stop the front runner because he isn't their first choice....(He isn't mine either, to be honest)...So the Party no longer represents the bulk of it's supporters. It won't support, and is ACTIVELY WORKING AGAINST, the current pick of the majority of it's voters.
And they wonder why I hang up on 'em when they call for donations.
I wonder, sometimes, how many of these professional protesters are paid for by the GOP rather than the DNC?
Thursday, March 17, 2016
DoYa buy things from amazon?
I do, and now they have Amazon Smile...which lets you donate a small commission to the charity of your choice.
This month, my charity is RWVA...Appleseed. Good basic marksmanship classes. Plus a bit of history.
Last month was Second Amendment Foundation.
If yer buying via Amazon (and I spend a hundred $ or so each month) ...why not? Costs you nothing and puts a bit of cash where you think it'll do some good.
just sign in using your Amazon logon and password and select your charity.
This month, my charity is RWVA...Appleseed. Good basic marksmanship classes. Plus a bit of history.
Last month was Second Amendment Foundation.
If yer buying via Amazon (and I spend a hundred $ or so each month) ...why not? Costs you nothing and puts a bit of cash where you think it'll do some good.
just sign in using your Amazon logon and password and select your charity.
Slaves
So today, on the day that we are all just a wee bit Irish (some more than others mind you)..
Happy St Patricks Day.
We should all clamor for Reparations.
After all, the Irish were the first slaves here in America.
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