Sunday, August 12, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Nice to get a thank you
yer very welcome, Jeff. What we sent wasn't much, hope it helps. We had a few bucks set aside for some stuff we really didn't need, and you likely need it a bit more right now than we do, so you are welcome.
You can send a few bucks to help HERE
1 mile from my home
There was a home invasion the other day...it happened one mile from my home. 4 people, all from inner city locations about 40 miles from the place got together and planned the invasion and robbery.
They planned for a time when the homeowner would be home, when she would be able to open the safe. They beat her and stole her property.
She opened the door for them because it was early afternoon and the person at the door said his car had broken down and he needed to use the phone. It was a "safe" time, not the middle of the night.
Because it was broad daylight, her guard was down.
4 men, and one older lady. She lost the struggle.
The cops caught them, but she is still beaten badly, and her property is still awaiting her ability to be reclaim it.
Never say "it couldn't happen here". This was a nice, rural location, low population density, all good people living in the area. But these men traveled 40+ miles to invade this woman's home and steal her possessions and beat her. They came from the city to the country for one purpose. Yes, they likely had inside information. But the fact is that it DID happen here. And while the police DID catch them, it was AFTER the fact, and a woman lies beaten and damaged and her home in disarray and her possessions still missing.
This is why I am armed 100% of the time even when at home. It matters not if I am working in the yard, or watching TV on my couch or posting on this blog.
Does the gun make me safe? Not at all. But it gives me a chance against 4-1 odds. It gives me a chance to fight back. I may not be an elderly woman, but I cannot face 4-1 odds and win, unless I have another tool with which I can even those odds.
Even here, in a "safe" neighborhood I go armed....always. There are those who say I am paranoid., and perhaps they are correct....but I call it prepared. The goblins have automobiles with which they can travel from their lairs to my home. So I stay alert and stay prepared to defend that which is mine.
You can take my possessions, break into my home, and maybe even beat me into submission to access my safes. But you'll have to weather a storm to do so. You'll pay a price to steal from me.
They planned for a time when the homeowner would be home, when she would be able to open the safe. They beat her and stole her property.
She opened the door for them because it was early afternoon and the person at the door said his car had broken down and he needed to use the phone. It was a "safe" time, not the middle of the night.
Because it was broad daylight, her guard was down.
4 men, and one older lady. She lost the struggle.
The cops caught them, but she is still beaten badly, and her property is still awaiting her ability to be reclaim it.
Never say "it couldn't happen here". This was a nice, rural location, low population density, all good people living in the area. But these men traveled 40+ miles to invade this woman's home and steal her possessions and beat her. They came from the city to the country for one purpose. Yes, they likely had inside information. But the fact is that it DID happen here. And while the police DID catch them, it was AFTER the fact, and a woman lies beaten and damaged and her home in disarray and her possessions still missing.
This is why I am armed 100% of the time even when at home. It matters not if I am working in the yard, or watching TV on my couch or posting on this blog.
Does the gun make me safe? Not at all. But it gives me a chance against 4-1 odds. It gives me a chance to fight back. I may not be an elderly woman, but I cannot face 4-1 odds and win, unless I have another tool with which I can even those odds.
Even here, in a "safe" neighborhood I go armed....always. There are those who say I am paranoid., and perhaps they are correct....but I call it prepared. The goblins have automobiles with which they can travel from their lairs to my home. So I stay alert and stay prepared to defend that which is mine.
You can take my possessions, break into my home, and maybe even beat me into submission to access my safes. But you'll have to weather a storm to do so. You'll pay a price to steal from me.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
and again
67 years ago, the US used its second offensively targeted atomic bomb to force the surrender of Japan.
"If they do not now accept our terms, they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth. Behind this air attack will follow sea and land forces in such numbers and power as they have not yet seen and with the fighting skill of which they are already well aware"
Truman
And so it went. The second bomb was dropped, and the Japanese government had a choice.
While the deaths of all those Japanese citizens were tragic, they were no more tragic than the higher numbers that would have resulted from carpet bombings (already done) or an invasion.
And the effect was to save many lives...Japanese AND American.
War is ugly. No one really wins, some are just hurt less than others.
And so it was then. As it is today.
But the attacks worked. Japan capitulated, and surrendered.
Who are we to judge the decisions made then, today?
"If they do not now accept our terms, they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth. Behind this air attack will follow sea and land forces in such numbers and power as they have not yet seen and with the fighting skill of which they are already well aware"
Truman
And so it went. The second bomb was dropped, and the Japanese government had a choice.
While the deaths of all those Japanese citizens were tragic, they were no more tragic than the higher numbers that would have resulted from carpet bombings (already done) or an invasion.
And the effect was to save many lives...Japanese AND American.
War is ugly. No one really wins, some are just hurt less than others.
And so it was then. As it is today.
But the attacks worked. Japan capitulated, and surrendered.
Who are we to judge the decisions made then, today?
Cloward-Piven
Yet, strangely,
We shoot rabid dogs.
And we consider that a good thing to protect society. Never yet met a dog that was evil, some are just misunderstood or poorly socialized....
But this sleazeball we are gonna feed, clothe, and house, for the rest of his natural life.
Myself, I think we should hang him, in the town square, after reading the sentence and offering him any last words.
And televise it.
Then bury his body in an unmarked grave.
But then again, I am so soft with criminals it is disgusting.
(alternatively, a firing squad with the same disposal of his remains.)
And we consider that a good thing to protect society. Never yet met a dog that was evil, some are just misunderstood or poorly socialized....
But this sleazeball we are gonna feed, clothe, and house, for the rest of his natural life.
Myself, I think we should hang him, in the town square, after reading the sentence and offering him any last words.
And televise it.
Then bury his body in an unmarked grave.
But then again, I am so soft with criminals it is disgusting.
(alternatively, a firing squad with the same disposal of his remains.)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
I figure Mitt is waiting
for the first presidential debate:
"Well, Barry, since you brought up my taxes, and feel that a fuller disclosure is needed....
Tell ya what, hoss, I'll disclose the last 5 years of taxes. They'll show that I made money, and used every tax rule that I could find to reduce the amount of taxes I paid. All according to the rules, you see. I made money, and paid taxes on it. And I'm not ashamed to say that I did what I could to keep as much of MY money as I could.
But, Barry, I'll disclose them and release all that information, when you, as a quid pro quo, release the hold you have on disclosure of your college application, transcripts and grades..... further, I think that in the interest of full disclosure, you let everyone examine your supposed Hawaiian birth certificate.
All in the interest of "full disclosure" and all that, ya know. I'll ask the questions that the press won't, but that the American people are asking...
I mean, as you and your sycophants have said many times, the American people have a right to know and all that.
So, I'll meet you tomorrow, at a place of your own choosing, and we can hand each other those documents, okay?....Where should we meet, and when, Barry?"
It'd be Barry's worst nightmare. You just know that Mitt is waiting for the chance.... doncha?
"Well, Barry, since you brought up my taxes, and feel that a fuller disclosure is needed....
Tell ya what, hoss, I'll disclose the last 5 years of taxes. They'll show that I made money, and used every tax rule that I could find to reduce the amount of taxes I paid. All according to the rules, you see. I made money, and paid taxes on it. And I'm not ashamed to say that I did what I could to keep as much of MY money as I could.
But, Barry, I'll disclose them and release all that information, when you, as a quid pro quo, release the hold you have on disclosure of your college application, transcripts and grades..... further, I think that in the interest of full disclosure, you let everyone examine your supposed Hawaiian birth certificate.
All in the interest of "full disclosure" and all that, ya know. I'll ask the questions that the press won't, but that the American people are asking...
I mean, as you and your sycophants have said many times, the American people have a right to know and all that.
So, I'll meet you tomorrow, at a place of your own choosing, and we can hand each other those documents, okay?....Where should we meet, and when, Barry?"
It'd be Barry's worst nightmare. You just know that Mitt is waiting for the chance.... doncha?
Tinfoil hat time....Or: things that make ya go "Hmmmmm?
Again, the Aurora shooting has given the conspiracy theorists a LOT to work with...
I too noticed some discrepancies, but to be honest I had put them down to bad reporting, mistakes made in the rush to get to press, or just plain stupidity on the part of people "reporting" the "news".
And, actually, I mostly,sorta kinda mainly believe that that does explain the discrepancies...
And to be honest, I am too busy running my business to take the time to do the research that the others already (supposedly) have.
But things like this (HT Broken Patriot)
and THIS. And THIS. And THIS
make me wonder. Sadly I don't have the time needed to properly research the claims made in these articles. Anyone can publish stuff on the internet, it doesn't have to be true.....
And the fact that the media basically dropped the story quickly makes me wonder. .
And that I (basically) distrust the government enough to believe that someone might well stage a false flag event like this just to change public opinion.
It's not like these scenarios are impossible, no matter how little we'd like to think that they are.
Is my tinfoil hat on too tightly? Perhaps. (but I do have the shiny side out....)
What do you think about the information in the articles?
I really don't know what to believe...The timing of the incident wasperfect very convenient for the anti-gun folks re: the UN arms treaty....Strangely, these coincidences happen a lot.....nearly every time there is (yet again) a push for some restrictions on our Second Amendment rights there is a conveniently timed incident to induce horror and increase fear of firearms as a killing tool for mass murder....
I'd like to believe that things like this would never be done to further an agenda....But sadly, I can't.
Sometimes I wonder if I am the whacko for thinking these things. But then, I am in good company.
I too noticed some discrepancies, but to be honest I had put them down to bad reporting, mistakes made in the rush to get to press, or just plain stupidity on the part of people "reporting" the "news".
And, actually, I mostly,
And to be honest, I am too busy running my business to take the time to do the research that the others already (supposedly) have.
But things like this (HT Broken Patriot)
and THIS. And THIS. And THIS
make me wonder. Sadly I don't have the time needed to properly research the claims made in these articles. Anyone can publish stuff on the internet, it doesn't have to be true.....
And the fact that the media basically dropped the story quickly makes me wonder. .
And that I (basically) distrust the government enough to believe that someone might well stage a false flag event like this just to change public opinion.
It's not like these scenarios are impossible, no matter how little we'd like to think that they are.
Is my tinfoil hat on too tightly? Perhaps. (but I do have the shiny side out....)
What do you think about the information in the articles?
I really don't know what to believe...The timing of the incident was
I'd like to believe that things like this would never be done to further an agenda....But sadly, I can't.
Sometimes I wonder if I am the whacko for thinking these things. But then, I am in good company.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
At least his position is clear
“[Obama] does support renewing the assault weapons ban,” Carney said today, in the wake of the shooting at the Sikh Temple in Wisconsin yesterday. “There has been reluctance by Congress to pass that renewal.”
At least they admit their goal.
And, I think,for them, this is just a start.
If you plan to purchase any "large capacity" magazines in the future, then I'd suggest that you do so soon.
I already had a significant amount of them, so while I will never say that I have enough, I am not going to join the buying frenzy..
Same is true for ammunition.
If you were smart, you'd already have plenty of both.
If not, then you'll pay a bit more.
I do need, however, more primers.
And as soon as they come in, I'll buy a bunch.
At least they admit their goal.
And, I think,for them, this is just a start.
If you plan to purchase any "large capacity" magazines in the future, then I'd suggest that you do so soon.
I already had a significant amount of them, so while I will never say that I have enough, I am not going to join the buying frenzy..
Same is true for ammunition.
If you were smart, you'd already have plenty of both.
If not, then you'll pay a bit more.
I do need, however, more primers.
And as soon as they come in, I'll buy a bunch.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Y' know....
While I am horrified by the killing of innocents , and feel very sorry for the folks in Wisconsin at the Sikh temple.....
There is a part of me which cannot help but wonder if this incident was fomented by the Anti-Gun folks in some manner in order to foster a greater public fear of firearms in general, before they push for another Assault Weapons Ban.
Sadly, it is not outside the realm of imagination (or possibility) with the folks we have trying to shape public opinion today.....After all, the eggs in an omelette are sacrificed to a very good cause. Justified, unless you are the eggs.
Were these people treated in the same manner?
It seems so....coincidental (and fortuitous for them) that these things happen just when there is a big push for more legislation....and just before an election too.
The frightening thing for me is that I could even think those thoughts about other people.
My prayers are with the victims at this time.
There is a part of me which cannot help but wonder if this incident was fomented by the Anti-Gun folks in some manner in order to foster a greater public fear of firearms in general, before they push for another Assault Weapons Ban.
Sadly, it is not outside the realm of imagination (or possibility) with the folks we have trying to shape public opinion today.....After all, the eggs in an omelette are sacrificed to a very good cause. Justified, unless you are the eggs.
Were these people treated in the same manner?
It seems so....coincidental (and fortuitous for them) that these things happen just when there is a big push for more legislation....and just before an election too.
The frightening thing for me is that I could even think those thoughts about other people.
My prayers are with the victims at this time.
67 years ago, the US ended a terrible war.
Little Boy went to work.
Today there are people who claim this was a terrible act, an act of barbarism.
Perhaps it was.
But it began the process which ended the war, and with fewer casualties than might have been had the war been ended in the conventianal way.
To judge those decision made then, today, is foolish and shortsighted.
Whatever.
Let us recognize the day.
Little Boy went to work.
Today there are people who claim this was a terrible act, an act of barbarism.
Perhaps it was.
But it began the process which ended the war, and with fewer casualties than might have been had the war been ended in the conventianal way.
To judge those decision made then, today, is foolish and shortsighted.
Whatever.
Let us recognize the day.
Friday, August 3, 2012
So, again:
What caliber for drones?
I'm thinking we should start a pool for the first guy to down one....say several categories:
Iron sights pistol
Scoped pistol
Iron sights rifle
Scoped rifle
large bore rifle...
Maybe we all contribute a buck and have cash prizes. might be we could get some gear manufacturers to contribute prizes too.....
I'm thinking we should start a pool for the first guy to down one....say several categories:
Iron sights pistol
Scoped pistol
Iron sights rifle
Scoped rifle
large bore rifle...
Maybe we all contribute a buck and have cash prizes. might be we could get some gear manufacturers to contribute prizes too.....
Police state
Unionized.
Sow now we will have people who cannot seem to get fired anyway, who require little or no education (not even a GED), have little to zero accountability..'
Now they get to unionize? Apparently they think that they should be able collectively bargain for more money, or more benefits or something.
And this is a good thing for whom?
H/T Freeholder
Sow now we will have people who cannot seem to get fired anyway, who require little or no education (not even a GED), have little to zero accountability..'
Now they get to unionize? Apparently they think that they should be able collectively bargain for more money, or more benefits or something.
And this is a good thing for whom?
H/T Freeholder
playing George Thorogood
at max on the stereo.....and laughing maniacally...
(At least that's the way I'd do it)
Farmer gets even.
ETA: Better story here
(At least that's the way I'd do it)
Farmer gets even.
ETA: Better story here
I think
That it's neato and all that that (nearly) everyone who could chose to show their support for one day at Chick-Fil-A to protest the attempted suppression of freedom of speech (and/or support for the comments about gay marriage or whatever your particular reason...)
But if you really support them, then you'll have to change your ways and eat there more often. Otherwise it's a flash in the pan and the Left/MSM/DNC can (rightly) ignore you.
One day surges may be great and all that, and you think that it makes a statement. Yes, it does. But if you really support the company and their leaders beliefs, then you should change where you buy your lunch to patronize CFA more often.let the lesson to the left be that you really support them, and show the left a significant sales gain.
We already chose to patronize them. Not just because they have good (semi) fast food, but because we like what their company stands for...the fact that they walk the talk and eschew the profits they COULD be making were they open on Sunday....Likely significantly more than one seventh of the total.
Now, Sunday isn't much of a special day for us. Neither of us are terribly churchgoing people or anything, but we do respect the fact that a Christian company walks the talk....We like the fact that all their employees are clean cut, can speak real english (no matter what their ethnicity) and that the employees are helpful and make for a nicer fast food dining experience. And we really think that the state should get out of the marriage business, so the comments matter little to us.
If you are more than just a fashion follower, and really support the company, then patronize them more often. Really support them.
Otherwise your statement, while nice, means nothing, really.
But if you really support them, then you'll have to change your ways and eat there more often. Otherwise it's a flash in the pan and the Left/MSM/DNC can (rightly) ignore you.
One day surges may be great and all that, and you think that it makes a statement. Yes, it does. But if you really support the company and their leaders beliefs, then you should change where you buy your lunch to patronize CFA more often.let the lesson to the left be that you really support them, and show the left a significant sales gain.
We already chose to patronize them. Not just because they have good (semi) fast food, but because we like what their company stands for...the fact that they walk the talk and eschew the profits they COULD be making were they open on Sunday....Likely significantly more than one seventh of the total.
Now, Sunday isn't much of a special day for us. Neither of us are terribly churchgoing people or anything, but we do respect the fact that a Christian company walks the talk....We like the fact that all their employees are clean cut, can speak real english (no matter what their ethnicity) and that the employees are helpful and make for a nicer fast food dining experience. And we really think that the state should get out of the marriage business, so the comments matter little to us.
If you are more than just a fashion follower, and really support the company, then patronize them more often. Really support them.
Otherwise your statement, while nice, means nothing, really.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
2nd amendment paranoia
Can be found HERE and HERE.
On the first: It'll never happen until AFTER the election. Then it will be a fight in congress....Depends on how the House and senate come down.
And on the second: For all you folks talking about how we have to elect Mittens to keep conservatives on the Supreme Court...Who appointed Scalia?
It's gonna come down to either use 'em or lose 'em. If you think you'll hide 'em or bury 'em until "the time is right".....The day you decide to hide 'em is the day you should decide to use 'em.
If you are behind the curve and haven't bought any ammo for a stockpile, you have a few months left, but you'll pay dearly for the failure to stock up months and/or years ago when it was cheap.
Me: I think I'll just stock up on more primers and powder....and other such things while they are still unregulated.
I'm not the first to say it, but I doubt that I'll be the last.
They will never stop trying.
EVER
On the first: It'll never happen until AFTER the election. Then it will be a fight in congress....Depends on how the House and senate come down.
And on the second: For all you folks talking about how we have to elect Mittens to keep conservatives on the Supreme Court...Who appointed Scalia?
It's gonna come down to either use 'em or lose 'em. If you think you'll hide 'em or bury 'em until "the time is right".....The day you decide to hide 'em is the day you should decide to use 'em.
If you are behind the curve and haven't bought any ammo for a stockpile, you have a few months left, but you'll pay dearly for the failure to stock up months and/or years ago when it was cheap.
Me: I think I'll just stock up on more primers and powder....and other such things while they are still unregulated.
I'm not the first to say it, but I doubt that I'll be the last.
They will never stop trying.
EVER
Monday, July 30, 2012
Mobs:
What are ya gonna do?
Too many of them.
The press will cucify you if you do anything to an ethnic minority...How do you defend against this?
Allow only white people in the store? And them only 2 at a time? Racist.
I'm not so sure that I'd have locked the door though. Not sure I want to be inside the cage with these animals.
This is coming to every "blue" city sooner rather than later.
Chicago is just bluer than most.....And slightly ahead of the curve....
Too many of them.
The press will cucify you if you do anything to an ethnic minority...How do you defend against this?
Allow only white people in the store? And them only 2 at a time? Racist.
I'm not so sure that I'd have locked the door though. Not sure I want to be inside the cage with these animals.
This is coming to every "blue" city sooner rather than later.
Chicago is just bluer than most.....And slightly ahead of the curve....
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Barry didn't call me back again
So it seems that Fridays just aren't my day.
I get home from work about 4:30 pm on Friday.
Clean my pockets of assorted stuff, disarm, etc. take the dog out for a bit of exercise and to do her business.
At 4:43 pm, I get a call from the chick who owns the lawn mowing business. Good news: she is insured.....
Bad news. She hit a rock with the mower and tossed it into the back door. Broke the window...
On a Friday night.
No one around here has a board-up business that will come down on a Friday evening. Who you gonna call?
Yeah, I thought so. Barry's folks at the White House switchboard were once again less than helpful. I left a message, but he hasn't called me back, not has anyone else from the government.
Guess who disappointed his lady and didn't grill her the wonderful t-bone she had been promised...with thin sliced mushrooms sauteed in bacon fat and butter with onions just slightly carmelized...Served with a baked potato with cheese and butter... and fresh green beans? With ice cream for dessert....
Yeah, she didn't get that, 'cause I had to go back to my business and make the door safe and securable for the evening. Clean up the glass so no one could get hurt, so I didn't get sued in case some asshole was wandering around with naked feet or something after dark or whatever and I left a hazardous area.... So we decided to support Chick-Fil-A instead since by then it was 7:30 after we had cleaned up the mess and made the door secure and safe. So another 14 hour day. And another disappointing evening for my girlfriend. And more time spent making my business run.
But I didn't build that. Nope, not me.
Fuck you, Barry.
I get home from work about 4:30 pm on Friday.
Clean my pockets of assorted stuff, disarm, etc. take the dog out for a bit of exercise and to do her business.
At 4:43 pm, I get a call from the chick who owns the lawn mowing business. Good news: she is insured.....
Bad news. She hit a rock with the mower and tossed it into the back door. Broke the window...
On a Friday night.
No one around here has a board-up business that will come down on a Friday evening. Who you gonna call?
Yeah, I thought so. Barry's folks at the White House switchboard were once again less than helpful. I left a message, but he hasn't called me back, not has anyone else from the government.
Guess who disappointed his lady and didn't grill her the wonderful t-bone she had been promised...with thin sliced mushrooms sauteed in bacon fat and butter with onions just slightly carmelized...Served with a baked potato with cheese and butter... and fresh green beans? With ice cream for dessert....
Yeah, she didn't get that, 'cause I had to go back to my business and make the door safe and securable for the evening. Clean up the glass so no one could get hurt, so I didn't get sued in case some asshole was wandering around with naked feet or something after dark or whatever and I left a hazardous area.... So we decided to support Chick-Fil-A instead since by then it was 7:30 after we had cleaned up the mess and made the door secure and safe. So another 14 hour day. And another disappointing evening for my girlfriend. And more time spent making my business run.
But I didn't build that. Nope, not me.
Fuck you, Barry.
Friday, July 27, 2012
6000 rounds....Seriously?
So what? I reload about one and a half times that many .223/.308/.45ACP /9mm/38special/.357 (and, for Midwest Chick, twice that in .380) yearly. I purchase nearly half that many every year to replace the brass I wear out.
Each.
Not counting low volume calibers like 45-70 or 7.5 Swiss or others like that. Plus we purchase .22 by the brick. Most of it goes into a backstop after punching a hole in some paper.
I just took delivery of 5000 .45ACP 230g jacketed round nose bullets. Waiting on my gun club to get some more primers in so I can reload them into cases I already have prepped.
So what? The shooter in Aurora didn't use all 6000 rounds he had anyway. But the press and the anti-gun folks (but I repeat myself) are decrying the fact that he purchased that many rounds online. Big deal over nothing, really. But it is a way to make their argument against ammunition sales.
How many rounds did he get off? 50?
My rifles and pistols haven't killed anyone. Those rounds haven't magically moved from the ammo cans to the magazines, nor into the chambers of the firearms.
These "rounds" purchased online didn't do that in Aurora Colorado either. They were, actually, pretty inert.
The guns didn't magically point themselves at people and fire either.They didn't hurt anyone....
Until they were used by the perpetrator to punch holes in people rather than into paper.
This dude would have/could have used bombs if he hadn't had access to firearms. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 6 types of things I can make from items at a Wall Mart, Target. Lowes or Home Depot. And I could purchase items usable as shrapnel there as well, And containers for the devices. But I won't. I don't wish to hurt anyone.If I knew someone was buying those items for that reason, I'd do something to stop them.
Yet I hear no outcry to ban those items (you'll have to guess, I ain't putting any recipes out on the internet). There are How Many? chemists and chemical engineers in this country? Most could do a better job than me at finding good recipes for such things. But they don't either.
And I have no plans to do anyone any harm...nor do those other folks who know how to but choose not to.
Take a pickup truck, load bricks or stone or concrete into it drive into a crowd and you can hurt many people too. The heavier it is the more damage you can do. So what? I see no waiting periods for, or limitations on who can buy, heavy automobiles. Nor on horsepower. No calls for bans on big trucks nor weight limitations.
The thing is, if someone wants to hurt people, they can. And no laws will prevent it.
Ever.
Deal with it. Avoid places which make you a victim/target. Keep your guard up. Have a plan to bail out if needed. Leave early if things look wrong. Avoid the rush. There are Bad People out there. Expect it.
Hope you are elsewhere when/if.
But be ready "when".
Each.
Not counting low volume calibers like 45-70 or 7.5 Swiss or others like that. Plus we purchase .22 by the brick. Most of it goes into a backstop after punching a hole in some paper.
I just took delivery of 5000 .45ACP 230g jacketed round nose bullets. Waiting on my gun club to get some more primers in so I can reload them into cases I already have prepped.
So what? The shooter in Aurora didn't use all 6000 rounds he had anyway. But the press and the anti-gun folks (but I repeat myself) are decrying the fact that he purchased that many rounds online. Big deal over nothing, really. But it is a way to make their argument against ammunition sales.
How many rounds did he get off? 50?
My rifles and pistols haven't killed anyone. Those rounds haven't magically moved from the ammo cans to the magazines, nor into the chambers of the firearms.
These "rounds" purchased online didn't do that in Aurora Colorado either. They were, actually, pretty inert.
The guns didn't magically point themselves at people and fire either.They didn't hurt anyone....
Until they were used by the perpetrator to punch holes in people rather than into paper.
This dude would have/could have used bombs if he hadn't had access to firearms. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 6 types of things I can make from items at a Wall Mart, Target. Lowes or Home Depot. And I could purchase items usable as shrapnel there as well, And containers for the devices. But I won't. I don't wish to hurt anyone.If I knew someone was buying those items for that reason, I'd do something to stop them.
Yet I hear no outcry to ban those items (you'll have to guess, I ain't putting any recipes out on the internet). There are How Many? chemists and chemical engineers in this country? Most could do a better job than me at finding good recipes for such things. But they don't either.
And I have no plans to do anyone any harm...nor do those other folks who know how to but choose not to.
Take a pickup truck, load bricks or stone or concrete into it drive into a crowd and you can hurt many people too. The heavier it is the more damage you can do. So what? I see no waiting periods for, or limitations on who can buy, heavy automobiles. Nor on horsepower. No calls for bans on big trucks nor weight limitations.
The thing is, if someone wants to hurt people, they can. And no laws will prevent it.
Ever.
Deal with it. Avoid places which make you a victim/target. Keep your guard up. Have a plan to bail out if needed. Leave early if things look wrong. Avoid the rush. There are Bad People out there. Expect it.
Hope you are elsewhere when/if.
But be ready "when".
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Y'know.....
It occurs to me, what with the plethora of foiled terror plots that were really one FBI informant encouraging another FBI informant to do something nasty....and one government LEO agency encouraging another federal agency's undercover agent to enter into a conspiracy...See also Huttaree militia in MI and others in the west....
Was this another conspiracy, much like Fast and Furious, that just got out of hand?
Was this guy in Aurora CO encouraged by some three letter federal Law Enforcement Agency and then perhaps not stopped in time or abandoned without any followup?
Stranger things have happened, and the veracity and competence of our current federal LEOs is becoming ....laughably obvious.
Alternatively, if you have your tinfoil hat on shiny side out, is it possible that someone encouraged him to do what he did just so that they could push for more gun control?
Sadly, and disturbingly, I cannot discount any of the above with the people in charge right now. I'd like to believe that out sworn officers would not participate in such a thing... and allow people to get killed just to influence public opinion.....but recent history (Fast and Furious and others) has shown that it is not outside the realm of possibility. As is the coverup once things go southward. We might never know....
Was this another conspiracy, much like Fast and Furious, that just got out of hand?
Was this guy in Aurora CO encouraged by some three letter federal Law Enforcement Agency and then perhaps not stopped in time or abandoned without any followup?
Stranger things have happened, and the veracity and competence of our current federal LEOs is becoming ....laughably obvious.
Alternatively, if you have your tinfoil hat on shiny side out, is it possible that someone encouraged him to do what he did just so that they could push for more gun control?
Sadly, and disturbingly, I cannot discount any of the above with the people in charge right now. I'd like to believe that out sworn officers would not participate in such a thing... and allow people to get killed just to influence public opinion.....but recent history (Fast and Furious and others) has shown that it is not outside the realm of possibility. As is the coverup once things go southward. We might never know....
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Anaheim Ca.
Looks like an excellent reason for the second amendment.
It seems the citizens have reason to believe that the police are out of control.
Maybe they are, and maybe they aren't. But they certainly seem heavy handed.
But again, like the battle of Athens, there is a reason that the founders wanted their citizens armed,
It seems the citizens have reason to believe that the police are out of control.
Maybe they are, and maybe they aren't. But they certainly seem heavy handed.
But again, like the battle of Athens, there is a reason that the founders wanted their citizens armed,
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
interesting article:
"and its funny how when you go eat with cops, soldiers or other like-minded people they all want to sit in the same place."
Some stuff you might like to read on how to minimize your risks..
Most of this I already knew, and I practice a significant part of it every day whenever I leave the house. .
You can't be in condition red all of the time, but you can pay attention and plan for such things, which will give you a better chance than most folks.
Read, learn, and think.
Some stuff you might like to read on how to minimize your risks..
Most of this I already knew, and I practice a significant part of it every day whenever I leave the house. .
You can't be in condition red all of the time, but you can pay attention and plan for such things, which will give you a better chance than most folks.
Read, learn, and think.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
But it is OUR votes
Kirsten Powers today, on Fox News, said the "this (Aurora Colorado shooting) is the fault of the NRA. " and "The NRA OWNS the Republican party and cows Most of the Democrats"
Really, Ms Powers? The NRA never elected anyone. It was the citizens of the United States who elected our politicians, be it Presidents (via the electoral college) the senators and representatives, and the local state level congressmen. The NRA is not allowed to cast a vote, only the members of that organization who are citizens.
If the members of the NRA look to that organization for information on those politicians before making their vote then that is too bad for folks like you. Few of the membership of the NRA vote in lockstep with any organization, but rather decide for themselves. Unlike SEIU members and others of their ilk, most of whom vote for whomever they are told to, most of the rest of us make up our own minds. If the protection of second Amendment rights are important to us and we choose accordingly, then that is our right.
If the senators, congressmen and other politicians fear the wrath of those voters who are second Amendment supporters, then that is a Good Thing from my perspective. It may be that there are enough other votes to counteract those citizens who express their opinion on the second via the ballot box . But obviously there are enough of us who vote that the politicians take note. The fact that the NRA is the single largest member organization regarding Second Amendment rights does mot make it powerful. It is, rather the members who do so.
Really, Ms Powers? The NRA never elected anyone. It was the citizens of the United States who elected our politicians, be it Presidents (via the electoral college) the senators and representatives, and the local state level congressmen. The NRA is not allowed to cast a vote, only the members of that organization who are citizens.
If the members of the NRA look to that organization for information on those politicians before making their vote then that is too bad for folks like you. Few of the membership of the NRA vote in lockstep with any organization, but rather decide for themselves. Unlike SEIU members and others of their ilk, most of whom vote for whomever they are told to, most of the rest of us make up our own minds. If the protection of second Amendment rights are important to us and we choose accordingly, then that is our right.
If the senators, congressmen and other politicians fear the wrath of those voters who are second Amendment supporters, then that is a Good Thing from my perspective. It may be that there are enough other votes to counteract those citizens who express their opinion on the second via the ballot box . But obviously there are enough of us who vote that the politicians take note. The fact that the NRA is the single largest member organization regarding Second Amendment rights does mot make it powerful. It is, rather the members who do so.
Exactly:
This is why I carry everywhere I can legally do so. Exactly this.
Even when it is hassle, or I must change my wardrobe or endure some discomfort to carry concealed.
Exactly why.
My firearms may be a pain at times, and sometimes heavy on my belt.....
But it is much lighter than the burden of regret I would carry (for the rest of my life) if I weren't carrying my firearm when I needed it and had to watch helplessly as others were killed.
Even when it is hassle, or I must change my wardrobe or endure some discomfort to carry concealed.
Exactly why.
My firearms may be a pain at times, and sometimes heavy on my belt.....
But it is much lighter than the burden of regret I would carry (for the rest of my life) if I weren't carrying my firearm when I needed it and had to watch helplessly as others were killed.
The timing is....INteresting
The Aurora Colorado movie theater tragedy incident happens just before the real debate over the UN arms treaty.
How convenient.
Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. You should decide for yourself. I am unsure.
I'm not trying to make light of this....It was, for everyone involved, a tragedy. But there are those who might think it is, and have a reasonable argument that it could be, a setup, a manchurian candidate type scenario. Sadly, I cannot dismiss this as fantasy.
These incidents do happen. And they may well be random (thankfully, the sample size is low), but there is, like with the whole Fast and Furious debacle, some interesting correlations with the wants and desires of the liberal and Statist party and the people who could make this happen to further their own agenda.
The sad fact is that it is not outside the realm of possibility that there are people in our government (in both parties) who would not have issues with killing 20+ people to influence public opinion.
Power corrupts. Absolute power....
I find it sad that I think that about those we choose to run our country. And frightening that I can believe that it is possible. Even sadder that we elect people who I could suspect would make such decisions.
How convenient.
Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. You should decide for yourself. I am unsure.
I'm not trying to make light of this....It was, for everyone involved, a tragedy. But there are those who might think it is, and have a reasonable argument that it could be, a setup, a manchurian candidate type scenario. Sadly, I cannot dismiss this as fantasy.
These incidents do happen. And they may well be random (thankfully, the sample size is low), but there is, like with the whole Fast and Furious debacle, some interesting correlations with the wants and desires of the liberal and Statist party and the people who could make this happen to further their own agenda.
The sad fact is that it is not outside the realm of possibility that there are people in our government (in both parties) who would not have issues with killing 20+ people to influence public opinion.
Power corrupts. Absolute power....
I find it sad that I think that about those we choose to run our country. And frightening that I can believe that it is possible. Even sadder that we elect people who I could suspect would make such decisions.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
They didn't help build that
So I work Friday 7 am to about 6 pm at my business. Pretty much a normal day.
I left and went home to cook dinner and then relax before bed. Went to bed about 11:15. (yeah, wild man on a Friday night and all that).
I was on-call until 8 AM Saturday (it is a 24/7/365 business). I get the call at 11:54 AM. Midnight person not gonna make it. Big issues, but the bottom line is that the owner/manager/etc has to go in. That would be me....
Lovely.
Get up, shake head, splash water on face, get dressed. enter car and begin the drive in. Call the 4-12 person, explain what is happening, on my way, and all that. Ask her to look up Whitehouse switchboard, 'cause I figure that Mr. Obama and his government who "helped me" build my business and who is taking credit for that should take the midnight with no sleep.
Tel for the switchboard is: 202-456-1414. Asked for Barry. Figured he could give me someone from the oh so helpful government to run the night shift....Maybe he could. Barry wasn't available.
Note: they have absolutely zero sense of humor at 1:07 AM DC time. I left a message, but Barry hasn't called me back.
So: 24 hours with 1 hour of sleep. It ain't as easy as it was when I was 18, I gotta tell ya.
But Barry and his gang slept, I am sure. And they didn't help either. Seems that if they are gonna take the credit, then they should take some of the load. Only fair.
I left and went home to cook dinner and then relax before bed. Went to bed about 11:15. (yeah, wild man on a Friday night and all that).
I was on-call until 8 AM Saturday (it is a 24/7/365 business). I get the call at 11:54 AM. Midnight person not gonna make it. Big issues, but the bottom line is that the owner/manager/etc has to go in. That would be me....
Lovely.
Get up, shake head, splash water on face, get dressed. enter car and begin the drive in. Call the 4-12 person, explain what is happening, on my way, and all that. Ask her to look up Whitehouse switchboard, 'cause I figure that Mr. Obama and his government who "helped me" build my business and who is taking credit for that should take the midnight with no sleep.
Tel for the switchboard is: 202-456-1414. Asked for Barry. Figured he could give me someone from the oh so helpful government to run the night shift....Maybe he could. Barry wasn't available.
Note: they have absolutely zero sense of humor at 1:07 AM DC time. I left a message, but Barry hasn't called me back.
So: 24 hours with 1 hour of sleep. It ain't as easy as it was when I was 18, I gotta tell ya.
But Barry and his gang slept, I am sure. And they didn't help either. Seems that if they are gonna take the credit, then they should take some of the load. Only fair.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Back when the country was proud.
(this was supposed to post Friday morning, but for some reason, it didn't)
What happened to the country which made this happen? Which had the properity to pay for the program, the will to make it happen and the educated intelligent capable people to do the work and the industry to build that machine to take those brave men to the moon and back?
Liberals took over , that is what happened.
What happened to the country which made this happen? Which had the properity to pay for the program, the will to make it happen and the educated intelligent capable people to do the work and the industry to build that machine to take those brave men to the moon and back?
Liberals took over , that is what happened.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Yeah, we built that
My parents built their business. Were very successful too.
Taught my brother and I how to build our own. Helped us get started as well..
My brother has taken their business and expanded it. Created jobs, generated income. Sales taxes. Property taxes. He's done a good job too, with the foundation that was laid. He's grown the business even in bad economic times. He's made it work through hard work and smarts.
Where my business is was once a farm field. Generated less than $150 per acre in property taxes. Zero jobs. Zero sales tax. Now it has a payroll of 16 people, part time..... $150K payroll. Not the best paying jobs, but jobs that didn't exist before. $11K in property taxes (6 acres). Sales tax revenue around $50K. Another part that I developed has become a restaurant. Pays about $4k in property taxes on 2 acres. The owner of that restaurant generates about $80K in payroll. Jobs that didn't exist 3 years ago. Sales taxes too. Those didn't exist 3 years ago either....We have paid for the roads we use. More so than most folks. We use little or no police...We haven't needed the fire department (thank God) so far. All of us have worked our asses off to make the businesses what they are.
Who took out the loans and the risk to build those businesses? Not you, Mr. Obama. Who took the risk to make it happen?
Yeah, tell me all about it, Mr. President. We work HARD for our businesses. Long hours, sometimes too long. Makes it hard to have a relationship sometimes. You do what you have to do when it needs to be done. I didn't ever see the government do much except get in the way for any of my family. Regulations, inspections, permits, more regulations, additional costs. More and higher taxes. The burden grows, but the benefits decline. You wouldn't know about that,'cause you've never worked, never generated income, never met a payroll, never created a job from nothing that wasn't paid for with other peoples money....
Until you have actually worked, you slimy little pissant, actually worked and made a business, then you have no say, you aren't allowed to have an opinion.
Your very words show that you are clueless.
And it pisses us off.
Go fuck yerself.
Good customer service
Since we all complain about BAD customer service, I thought I'd give Kudos where they are due regarding GOOD customer service. .
As I have posted before, I am a fan of the Laserlyte pistol caliber cartridge training devices.
I was pleased to see that they had the .380 sized device finally available, as I have several small pistols in that caliber. (I already have the .45ACP and the 9MM sizes for my other pistols).
Training with these is a joy. Once the initial investment is made, the cost is only for the batteries (Not an insignificant cost, I admit, but better than the cost of ammo). Even reloading, the increased cost of powder, primers (even purchased through my gun club, which is wholesale +10%) and the bullets, has somewhat curtailed my shooting at the range. Add in the increased demands on my time, and even a range which is only 10 minutes away becomes a burden to go to, especially when the heat is high.
Enter the Laserlyte training cartridge: always handy, right there when you want to practice. I shoot at the end of the hallway to the other end. (15 feet). I practice my draw and shoot, my trigger squeeze, and my instinctive aiming as well as standard target style shooting. I find that without continued practice, my instinctive aimed shots tend to be low. With practice, I tend to keep them where they need to be. It's all in the trigger, especially with double action only autos. It is not a replacement for range time, but it does help keep those perishable skills from fading as quickly. I like the cartridge specific units as when they are in the chamber, it is impossible to chamber a live round. (You do have to use a pencil or other rod to push the laser out of the chamber when you are through). I do wish that there was some sort of flag or other indicator when the device is in the chamber to reassure me that I don't have a live round.....I tend to check, double check and then check again. A flag or other indicator would be nice....But I digredss from the point of this story:
When Amazon had the .380 trainer on sale, I purchased one to go along with my other calibers.
With Prime, I had my new toy in 2 days. It arrived Monday.
Sadly, it wouldn't chamber. In any of the 4 pistols I tried it in. I even disassembled the Micro-Max and tried placing it in the end of the barrel, with no slide or other obstructions (the laser trainer is a bit longer than a standard cartridge)...no go. wouldn't even push into the chamber/barrel with two thumbs. .
I called Laserlyte. The first person I talked to suggested that my pistols were somehow defective. When I pointed out that all 4 would have to be defective, she turned me over to a supervisor. This lady apologized, said that they had had some issues with the .380 size, and offered to send me a new one. I accepted with the promise to return the defective item.
Today, (Wednesday) I received my new laser trainer. With a prepaid envelope to send the old one back. They took me at my word that I would do so....AND THEY HAD NO PROOF THAT I HAD EVER PURCHASED ONE FROM AMAZON. I called with an issue, and they made it right, no questions asked. No proof of purchase, nothing.
I am, actually, impressed.
I like their products, and I have to say that their customer service (even if for a known issue) was very good.
I am a fan of their products (if you don't have one, think about getting one in the caliber of your carry piece....practice practice practice!). Now I am a fan of their customer service.
As I have posted before, I am a fan of the Laserlyte pistol caliber cartridge training devices.
I was pleased to see that they had the .380 sized device finally available, as I have several small pistols in that caliber. (I already have the .45ACP and the 9MM sizes for my other pistols).
Training with these is a joy. Once the initial investment is made, the cost is only for the batteries (Not an insignificant cost, I admit, but better than the cost of ammo). Even reloading, the increased cost of powder, primers (even purchased through my gun club, which is wholesale +10%) and the bullets, has somewhat curtailed my shooting at the range. Add in the increased demands on my time, and even a range which is only 10 minutes away becomes a burden to go to, especially when the heat is high.
Enter the Laserlyte training cartridge: always handy, right there when you want to practice. I shoot at the end of the hallway to the other end. (15 feet). I practice my draw and shoot, my trigger squeeze, and my instinctive aiming as well as standard target style shooting. I find that without continued practice, my instinctive aimed shots tend to be low. With practice, I tend to keep them where they need to be. It's all in the trigger, especially with double action only autos. It is not a replacement for range time, but it does help keep those perishable skills from fading as quickly. I like the cartridge specific units as when they are in the chamber, it is impossible to chamber a live round. (You do have to use a pencil or other rod to push the laser out of the chamber when you are through). I do wish that there was some sort of flag or other indicator when the device is in the chamber to reassure me that I don't have a live round.....I tend to check, double check and then check again. A flag or other indicator would be nice....But I digredss from the point of this story:
When Amazon had the .380 trainer on sale, I purchased one to go along with my other calibers.
With Prime, I had my new toy in 2 days. It arrived Monday.
Sadly, it wouldn't chamber. In any of the 4 pistols I tried it in. I even disassembled the Micro-Max and tried placing it in the end of the barrel, with no slide or other obstructions (the laser trainer is a bit longer than a standard cartridge)...no go. wouldn't even push into the chamber/barrel with two thumbs. .
I called Laserlyte. The first person I talked to suggested that my pistols were somehow defective. When I pointed out that all 4 would have to be defective, she turned me over to a supervisor. This lady apologized, said that they had had some issues with the .380 size, and offered to send me a new one. I accepted with the promise to return the defective item.
Today, (Wednesday) I received my new laser trainer. With a prepaid envelope to send the old one back. They took me at my word that I would do so....AND THEY HAD NO PROOF THAT I HAD EVER PURCHASED ONE FROM AMAZON. I called with an issue, and they made it right, no questions asked. No proof of purchase, nothing.
I am, actually, impressed.
I like their products, and I have to say that their customer service (even if for a known issue) was very good.
I am a fan of their products (if you don't have one, think about getting one in the caliber of your carry piece....practice practice practice!). Now I am a fan of their customer service.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Amen, Brother
Word.
Enough already.
Never happen. And we, unlike nearly every other country, have the means as citizens to change it even if it were to happen.
Enough, already
Enough already.
Never happen. And we, unlike nearly every other country, have the means as citizens to change it even if it were to happen.
Enough, already
Thought for the day
"What one person receives without
working, another person must work without receiving".
Think about this next time you approve
of someone getting handouts/EBT/Welfare/rent subsidies/Medicaid, etc.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
interesting commentary
about the banks, and their political connection and how they (and their managers) get away with fraud, and the ongoing fraud regarding bullion (or paper certificates representing bullion).
Scary. makes me want to take my money out of banks and put it in a mason jar buried in the back yard. At least it won't go anywhere that way.....
Read
Scary. makes me want to take my money out of banks and put it in a mason jar buried in the back yard. At least it won't go anywhere that way.....
Read
Monday, July 16, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Danger! Will Robinson, Danger!
Or not...
So there is a large CME coming to us some time Saturday morning
Likely, it'll just give pretty lights in the sky farther south than normal.
Then again it could cause some issues: “A G2 level storm can cause some power fluctuations that may set off some voltage alarms for power companies,”
Or it might be a fizzle...
Depends on who you listen to.
But really, are you prepared if the lights go out? Can ya live without all the things that electricity does for you? Water, AC, refrigeration, lights, etc? Got cash for when the ATMs are dark?
What are ya gonna do when yer beer is warm? Yer food is spoiled? and your house is hot (or cold, depending on the season)?
Got a plan? Got preps?
If yer reading this after 9 AM Saturday, then this one was a fizzle. But the next one?
HT Feral Irishman
So there is a large CME coming to us some time Saturday morning
Likely, it'll just give pretty lights in the sky farther south than normal.
Then again it could cause some issues: “A G2 level storm can cause some power fluctuations that may set off some voltage alarms for power companies,”
Or it might be a fizzle...
Depends on who you listen to.
But really, are you prepared if the lights go out? Can ya live without all the things that electricity does for you? Water, AC, refrigeration, lights, etc? Got cash for when the ATMs are dark?
What are ya gonna do when yer beer is warm? Yer food is spoiled? and your house is hot (or cold, depending on the season)?
Got a plan? Got preps?
If yer reading this after 9 AM Saturday, then this one was a fizzle. But the next one?
HT Feral Irishman
Thursday, July 12, 2012
One of these days
This is going to happen to a dog where the homeowner is armed and not cowed by the police.
And then all hell is gonna break loose...Great steaming piles of shitstorm, if you know what I mean.
We don't know what was going through the officers mind, and we don't know what he thought was happening. But really, this happens too often.
My grief would happen in the jail cell, after everything else had gone down... If I survived the incident. But I'm sure I'd pay the ferryman's fee first.
This is a tragedy for all involved. But officers need to be sure they are being attacked before using deadly force, even against an animal. That is the rule that I am held to, by law, why not them?
And then all hell is gonna break loose...Great steaming piles of shitstorm, if you know what I mean.
We don't know what was going through the officers mind, and we don't know what he thought was happening. But really, this happens too often.
My grief would happen in the jail cell, after everything else had gone down... If I survived the incident. But I'm sure I'd pay the ferryman's fee first.
This is a tragedy for all involved. But officers need to be sure they are being attacked before using deadly force, even against an animal. That is the rule that I am held to, by law, why not them?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
No blood, no foul:
Since there are no charges against Thomas Piatek, he should have his property returned.
And the state (and the Feds) coughed up all of the firearms and ammo that they had confiscated.
While I don't think that he is a stellar example of an Indiana gun owner, he is still a citizen of the US and should be treated accordingly, now that the charges are dropped.
And I am glad to see that he has been.
Not sure what happened to his dogs though.
And the state (and the Feds) coughed up all of the firearms and ammo that they had confiscated.
While I don't think that he is a stellar example of an Indiana gun owner, he is still a citizen of the US and should be treated accordingly, now that the charges are dropped.
And I am glad to see that he has been.
Not sure what happened to his dogs though.
Negligence, plain and simple.
Dude should be charged with Negligent Homicide. But he's a cop.
Likely, alcohol was involved.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/08/detroit-woman-killed-when-hug-triggers-officer-gun-police-say/?intcmp=obnetwork
Alternatively, his story is bullshit and it is murder. Which is, IMO, much more likely.
Either way, he should be charged. Guns never "just go off".
Being Detroit, it was likely a GLOCK, but still....
If it were anyone but a policeofficerman, charges would have already been laid, and the person would be in jail for some sort of homicide.
Likely, alcohol was involved.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/08/detroit-woman-killed-when-hug-triggers-officer-gun-police-say/?intcmp=obnetwork
Alternatively, his story is bullshit and it is murder. Which is, IMO, much more likely.
Either way, he should be charged. Guns never "just go off".
Being Detroit, it was likely a GLOCK, but still....
If it were anyone but a policeofficerman, charges would have already been laid, and the person would be in jail for some sort of homicide.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Interesting
We went to concert in Chicago last night (Friday).
The crowd was predominantly white (like 99.78%), mostly people from 30-60 years in age.
For the United Center, the level of security personnel was normal. This level of vigilance was, however, a massive overkill, as the crowd was very well behaved. There were zero fights, zero drunken incidents, zero shouting.... zero issues of any kind. No pushing, shoving, stampeding, trampling, etc.
People were polite, helped the infirm or wheelchair bound, and were generally civilized.
One wonders if it was the economic level, the culture of the attendees, or the racial mix, or a portion of each which led to that behavior.
It did, however, make for a peaceful,relaxed (if boring) wait for the start of the concert.
The crowd was predominantly white (like 99.78%), mostly people from 30-60 years in age.
For the United Center, the level of security personnel was normal. This level of vigilance was, however, a massive overkill, as the crowd was very well behaved. There were zero fights, zero drunken incidents, zero shouting.... zero issues of any kind. No pushing, shoving, stampeding, trampling, etc.
People were polite, helped the infirm or wheelchair bound, and were generally civilized.
One wonders if it was the economic level, the culture of the attendees, or the racial mix, or a portion of each which led to that behavior.
It did, however, make for a peaceful,relaxed (if boring) wait for the start of the concert.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Yet the rest of the border
is wide open.......
It is a good thing that the Customs and Border Patrol is doing their job. In fact, I applaud their vigilance.
But really, when5 10 20 miles away, tens of thousands (or more) of people enter the country with no oversight every year, are they really doing anything useful besides asserting their authority?
Apparently, the USCBP were professional and polite, but maybe if they left their comfy border crossing they would find other things to interest them.
But it is probably safer to stick to checking out old men rather than people crossing illegally.
It is a good thing that the Customs and Border Patrol is doing their job. In fact, I applaud their vigilance.
But really, when
Apparently, the USCBP were professional and polite, but maybe if they left their comfy border crossing they would find other things to interest them.
But it is probably safer to stick to checking out old men rather than people crossing illegally.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
If yer reading this
Then you likely fit the criteria to be a potential terrorist.
Jesus H. Tapdancin' Christ. Can't they do any better than that?
Fully half of the country trips 3 or more of the indicators.
I must make their indicator light up like a pinball machine. Or a Vegas sign.
Jesus H. Tapdancin' Christ. Can't they do any better than that?
Fully half of the country trips 3 or more of the indicators.
I must make their indicator light up like a pinball machine. Or a Vegas sign.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Y'know, I am tired of people referring to this holiday as the "4th of July"....That is, indeed, the date....It is Independence Day, you friggin' morons! Do you wish someone a "Merry Dec 25th"?
But the holiday, the event that we are supposed to remember, the significance of the date, is that of the Declaration of Independence. That is the date where the leaders of the fledgling country which would one day become the United States as we know it chose to sign the Declaration and declare themselves no longer the subjects of the King. The date wherein they pledged their "Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor." The day that they basically told the king to stick it up his ass, as they were no longer subject to his authority or his laws.
This isn't a day for fireworks, nor one for barbecues, or 5K footraces, nor special sales at the outlet mall, nor just a paid day off (or double time or whatever for those who have to work). This is a day commemorating the courage, strength and just plain guts of those folks who Declared their INDEPENDENCE from any other authority.
I'd like to force every person in this country to take the time to READ the full text of the declaration. Force them to understand the reasons that the people decided to remove themselves from the authority of the king of England and his rules, laws and taxes. But can't and won't. If they choose to do so, then they can. Most won't. Most don't care.
However, I wonder what the signers of the declaration would think of us today. Would they spit upon us for allowing our government to do the very things which made them decide to throw off the yoke of oppression which the King had placed upon them? I think they would indeed find us lacking and make their displeasure known in such a manner.
Here are some of the things which they point out in the Declaration:
HE has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good.
HE has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.
FOR imposing Taxes on us without our Consent
Read the whole list of complaints.
How many are applicable to the government we have today? Both the President and Congress?
I'm not calling for another revolution, but I wouldn't necessarily be disappointed if there was one, either.
But take the time today, in between your barbecue, and your parade and your fireworks, and your trip to the mall. Take just 5 minutes and think about what this day really is for, what all the celebrations are actually celebrating. Take the time to thank those folks who had the balls to stand up to a king, and pledge their lives, fortunes and honor. Some actually gave their lives and their fortunes to the cause.
Now go enjoy your day off.
But the holiday, the event that we are supposed to remember, the significance of the date, is that of the Declaration of Independence. That is the date where the leaders of the fledgling country which would one day become the United States as we know it chose to sign the Declaration and declare themselves no longer the subjects of the King. The date wherein they pledged their "Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor." The day that they basically told the king to stick it up his ass, as they were no longer subject to his authority or his laws.
This isn't a day for fireworks, nor one for barbecues, or 5K footraces, nor special sales at the outlet mall, nor just a paid day off (or double time or whatever for those who have to work). This is a day commemorating the courage, strength and just plain guts of those folks who Declared their INDEPENDENCE from any other authority.
I'd like to force every person in this country to take the time to READ the full text of the declaration. Force them to understand the reasons that the people decided to remove themselves from the authority of the king of England and his rules, laws and taxes. But can't and won't. If they choose to do so, then they can. Most won't. Most don't care.
However, I wonder what the signers of the declaration would think of us today. Would they spit upon us for allowing our government to do the very things which made them decide to throw off the yoke of oppression which the King had placed upon them? I think they would indeed find us lacking and make their displeasure known in such a manner.
Here are some of the things which they point out in the Declaration:
HE has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good.
HE has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.
FOR imposing Taxes on us without our Consent
Read the whole list of complaints.
How many are applicable to the government we have today? Both the President and Congress?
I'm not calling for another revolution, but I wouldn't necessarily be disappointed if there was one, either.
But take the time today, in between your barbecue, and your parade and your fireworks, and your trip to the mall. Take just 5 minutes and think about what this day really is for, what all the celebrations are actually celebrating. Take the time to thank those folks who had the balls to stand up to a king, and pledge their lives, fortunes and honor. Some actually gave their lives and their fortunes to the cause.
Now go enjoy your day off.
It seems appropriate
On Independence Day, to suggest this as an appropriate place for you to send any spare money you have lying around.
Holsters for Heroes seems like a worthwhile cause.
Sponsor a holster for a serving soldier or Marine. I am.
I think it is a Good Thing. Let 'em know that we care.
I can tell you that Michael makes excellent holsters. He has made 3 for me, and 1 for MC (and an awesome knife sheath/holster for her as well.). He'll likely make more for us too, as the need arises.
In fact, I am evaluating the (slightly customized) Clipper holster he made for me. (Currently breaking it in before doing a review) right now.....If I could convince him to take the time (he's like really overloaded with orders right now) I'd have him make me a custom recoil pad for the Sharps.
So, seriously, support yer troops.
Just a thought.
Holsters for Heroes seems like a worthwhile cause.
Sponsor a holster for a serving soldier or Marine. I am.
I think it is a Good Thing. Let 'em know that we care.
I can tell you that Michael makes excellent holsters. He has made 3 for me, and 1 for MC (and an awesome knife sheath/holster for her as well.). He'll likely make more for us too, as the need arises.
In fact, I am evaluating the (slightly customized) Clipper holster he made for me. (Currently breaking it in before doing a review) right now.....If I could convince him to take the time (he's like really overloaded with orders right now) I'd have him make me a custom recoil pad for the Sharps.
So, seriously, support yer troops.
Just a thought.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Thought:
It is said that Alcohol solves no problems.
However:
I have noticed that neither does Water.
However:
I have noticed that neither does Water.
Others are seeing
The final destruction of the America we once knew.
Even immigrants. Ya gotta feel sorry for him. He came here, and then the rules changed. It isn't the country he adopted any more than it is the country I was born to and learned to love.
Next stop, Europe. with a dash of the USSR.
Why do we let them destroy our Constitution? It is, really the only thing that separates the US from the rest of the world. Others have armies, some as dedicated as ours. Others have wealth, and productive citizens, same as us.
But no others have that document.
Soon we won't either.
Even immigrants. Ya gotta feel sorry for him. He came here, and then the rules changed. It isn't the country he adopted any more than it is the country I was born to and learned to love.
Next stop, Europe. with a dash of the USSR.
Why do we let them destroy our Constitution? It is, really the only thing that separates the US from the rest of the world. Others have armies, some as dedicated as ours. Others have wealth, and productive citizens, same as us.
But no others have that document.
Soon we won't either.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Kin ya tell me
Where any of this is wrong?
'cause I fear that it isn't.
What happened to the republic that I was taught about in school?
Yeah, I know that it has been slowly eroding, chiseled away bit by bit by the liberals and the "Progressives". Probably has been that way since well before I was born.
But the country in which I was raised, which I came to believe so strongly for, which allowed me to take pride in the title "U.S. Citizen" has, in not so many years, disappeared. Roadblocks for hard working people, disincentives for folks to make money (and, generally not coincidentally, jobs for others). Fewer and fewer taxpaying citizens, more illegal immigrants and a whole lot more folks leeching off the rest of society....encouraged to do so by the same government which forcibly takes from the productive and gives to the non productive.
Now this. The outlandish ruling by the Supreme Court. That (once highly held, but no longer) bastion of "Right" and constitutionality. A ruling which gives great power to the federal (and eventually state and local) government. A ruling which upholds their power to coerce you to purchase goods and services and penalize you with a "tax" when you choose not to.
I would never advocate violence against those Justices. But I wouldn't be surprised if they should see some. They have turned traitor to their oaths. They have perverted their office. They have damaged the Constitution which they swore to uphold.
I truly know not what to do. Where to turn. Where to go. The liberals and Progressives appear to have won. What choice the US or Europe? Without the laws and rules and limits placed on government by the Constitution, what separates this country from all the rest?
Even if we legislatively get rid of the mismash called "Obamacare" the precedent is set. It will be used against the productive and free citizens of this country again. The Supreme Court ruling will stand forever and another chunk of the greatness of this country, chipped away, leaving the foundation damaged and the rest tottering will be the legacy.
I fear for my country, I fear for the countrymen who made this country the greatest and most productive in the world. I fear for the productive citizens who work hard today, but, like me, see no future. See no hope. See nowhere else to go. Nowhere to run to, to escape to. Nowhere to get away from those who would tear down rather than build up, who would take from those who do and give to those who don't. Who would damage their country in doing so.
Sometimes I wish that our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers would have shot each socialist as they entered the country and burned the bodies in a great big pile weekly, instead of leaving us to deal with the festering pestilence that they have spread across this country.
'cause I fear that it isn't.
What happened to the republic that I was taught about in school?
Yeah, I know that it has been slowly eroding, chiseled away bit by bit by the liberals and the "Progressives". Probably has been that way since well before I was born.
But the country in which I was raised, which I came to believe so strongly for, which allowed me to take pride in the title "U.S. Citizen" has, in not so many years, disappeared. Roadblocks for hard working people, disincentives for folks to make money (and, generally not coincidentally, jobs for others). Fewer and fewer taxpaying citizens, more illegal immigrants and a whole lot more folks leeching off the rest of society....encouraged to do so by the same government which forcibly takes from the productive and gives to the non productive.
Now this. The outlandish ruling by the Supreme Court. That (once highly held, but no longer) bastion of "Right" and constitutionality. A ruling which gives great power to the federal (and eventually state and local) government. A ruling which upholds their power to coerce you to purchase goods and services and penalize you with a "tax" when you choose not to.
I would never advocate violence against those Justices. But I wouldn't be surprised if they should see some. They have turned traitor to their oaths. They have perverted their office. They have damaged the Constitution which they swore to uphold.
I truly know not what to do. Where to turn. Where to go. The liberals and Progressives appear to have won. What choice the US or Europe? Without the laws and rules and limits placed on government by the Constitution, what separates this country from all the rest?
Even if we legislatively get rid of the mismash called "Obamacare" the precedent is set. It will be used against the productive and free citizens of this country again. The Supreme Court ruling will stand forever and another chunk of the greatness of this country, chipped away, leaving the foundation damaged and the rest tottering will be the legacy.
I fear for my country, I fear for the countrymen who made this country the greatest and most productive in the world. I fear for the productive citizens who work hard today, but, like me, see no future. See no hope. See nowhere else to go. Nowhere to run to, to escape to. Nowhere to get away from those who would tear down rather than build up, who would take from those who do and give to those who don't. Who would damage their country in doing so.
Sometimes I wish that our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers would have shot each socialist as they entered the country and burned the bodies in a great big pile weekly, instead of leaving us to deal with the festering pestilence that they have spread across this country.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Spinning like a pinwheel in a hurricane
You knew the media would try to put a good better face on the Fast and Furious debacle. Fortune magazine tried.
And here is another example.
Can you spot thelies mistakes in the article?
The half-truths?
The misrepresentations?
No impartiality here.
If we could hook this spin to a generator, we'd be able to power most of Wichita.
And here is another example.
Can you spot the
The half-truths?
The misrepresentations?
No impartiality here.
If we could hook this spin to a generator, we'd be able to power most of Wichita.
Friday, June 29, 2012
"Rat Bastard" doesn't seem to be harsh enough
Read this.
Higher healthcare fees for Military folks.
All the while wanting to GIVE freebies to a significant number of minorities, single moms, welfare queens and other unproductives.
"Rat Bastard" just isn't harsh enough. Of course, he's not the only one, Pelosi and her ilk are just as bad.
Higher healthcare fees for Military folks.
All the while wanting to GIVE freebies to a significant number of minorities, single moms, welfare queens and other unproductives.
"Rat Bastard" just isn't harsh enough. Of course, he's not the only one, Pelosi and her ilk are just as bad.
Thoughts
Tue Supremes wimped out. They should have either upheld it, or invalidated it. This half assed shit is for the birds
One the one hand, they weakened the arguments for the power of the commerce clause.
On the other hand, they said that Congress can tax you for anything, essentially.
So now they can tax you if you don't buy a product or service.
I am not unexpectedly, disappointed. Greatly.
I do have one question though. WIll this tax apply to everyone: poor, black, white, wealthy, male, Hispanic, Asian, straight, female, gay, etc? Or will there be exemptions for certain groups? Will we all be equal under the law? (yeah, I know....stop laughing).
It would seem to me that these Justices lack any significant amount of intestinal fortitude. They don't have the guts to make a real decision.
And that sucks....'cause they are (supposed to be) the final word regarding laws and constitutionality. And they wimped out here...yet again.
And, again, the power now going to the IRS via taxation is going to be huge. The powers they will have over your life is going to grow.
The only good thing about this is that Romney (spit) will have something to use as a slogan (repeal, repeal, repeal) and message that he can use over and over and over. And this will give him a rallying point around which his supporters and others can agree. So we end up with a slightly less bad president. A slightly less liberal weenie.
One the one hand, they weakened the arguments for the power of the commerce clause.
On the other hand, they said that Congress can tax you for anything, essentially.
So now they can tax you if you don't buy a product or service.
I am not unexpectedly, disappointed. Greatly.
I do have one question though. WIll this tax apply to everyone: poor, black, white, wealthy, male, Hispanic, Asian, straight, female, gay, etc? Or will there be exemptions for certain groups? Will we all be equal under the law? (yeah, I know....stop laughing).
It would seem to me that these Justices lack any significant amount of intestinal fortitude. They don't have the guts to make a real decision.
And that sucks....'cause they are (supposed to be) the final word regarding laws and constitutionality. And they wimped out here...yet again.
And, again, the power now going to the IRS via taxation is going to be huge. The powers they will have over your life is going to grow.
The only good thing about this is that Romney (spit) will have something to use as a slogan (repeal, repeal, repeal) and message that he can use over and over and over. And this will give him a rallying point around which his supporters and others can agree. So we end up with a slightly less bad president. A slightly less liberal weenie.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
More money down the drain
Obama's administration really knows how to pick 'em, don't they?
Another $400 million gone.
How much healthcare, bridges, or military will that kind of money buy?
Another $400 million gone.
How much healthcare, bridges, or military will that kind of money buy?
How to make shit smell tasty....
and other types of spin.
Done here with a great deal of flair and style.
If I hadn't heard of Fast and Furious and learned the details before reading THIS, then I'd have to think that it was ok.
ETA: It occurred to me that IF the limitations and obstacles hobbling the agents are actually that big of a deal, then the fact that they continued shows, at best, incompetence (and, at worst, malfeasance).
I mean, if you can't do something because of those pesky laws, or because the rest of the justice system won't cooperate, then why continue, knowing the results will be bad? Knowing that you will be facilitating the movement of illegal firearms beyond the borders? Not to mention the fact that thy failed to inform, much less cooperate with, the relevant Mexican authorities.
Done here with a great deal of flair and style.
If I hadn't heard of Fast and Furious and learned the details before reading THIS, then I'd have to think that it was ok.
ETA: It occurred to me that IF the limitations and obstacles hobbling the agents are actually that big of a deal, then the fact that they continued shows, at best, incompetence (and, at worst, malfeasance).
I mean, if you can't do something because of those pesky laws, or because the rest of the justice system won't cooperate, then why continue, knowing the results will be bad? Knowing that you will be facilitating the movement of illegal firearms beyond the borders? Not to mention the fact that thy failed to inform, much less cooperate with, the relevant Mexican authorities.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I got two words for you
Bring
It.
Go here for an explanation.
"General" TACO:
You won't like the ending.
At all.
Guaranteed.
And at the end of the kerfluffle, yes, all black people's problems will, indeed, be solved.
But not in the way you think.
Talk is cheap.
And you are as disgusting as those KKK assholes.
But, when you think yer ready, Bring It.
'Cause there's a lot more folks on the other side who are ready right now, than you think.
Yer shit might work in a "blue" city, maybe. But everywhere else, you'll lose. Badly.
You really don't wanna start nuthin'.
All your posing and mean looks and tough talk might impress those poor inner city youths. But it ain't gonna mean shit to the rest of the country.
Like I said, you really won't like how it ends. Few whites want a real race war. But you can, if you try hard enough, find one. And you'd better be prepared for the damage your race will take. It won't be pretty on either side, but you'll take the lions share of the damage. And you'll bring shit down on a bunch of good people, white and black, who don't deserve it.
And you'll still lose. And so will your "people". Badly.
It.
Go here for an explanation.
"General" TACO:
You won't like the ending.
At all.
Guaranteed.
And at the end of the kerfluffle, yes, all black people's problems will, indeed, be solved.
But not in the way you think.
Talk is cheap.
And you are as disgusting as those KKK assholes.
But, when you think yer ready, Bring It.
'Cause there's a lot more folks on the other side who are ready right now, than you think.
Yer shit might work in a "blue" city, maybe. But everywhere else, you'll lose. Badly.
You really don't wanna start nuthin'.
All your posing and mean looks and tough talk might impress those poor inner city youths. But it ain't gonna mean shit to the rest of the country.
Like I said, you really won't like how it ends. Few whites want a real race war. But you can, if you try hard enough, find one. And you'd better be prepared for the damage your race will take. It won't be pretty on either side, but you'll take the lions share of the damage. And you'll bring shit down on a bunch of good people, white and black, who don't deserve it.
And you'll still lose. And so will your "people". Badly.
TSA at their best
Hours of watching hundreds people pass through a metal detector and never once did a light flash or a sound emerge. Yet he had no clue that the metal detector was not plugged in.
And the TSA "had no choice" but to further inconvenience people by making planes return to the gates so the passengers could be rescreened, and forcing everyone in the terminal to pass again through the metal detectors.
Now, I am no expert on terrorism, nor on hijacking....But if I were so inclined, and the nice (arabic surnamed) TSA agent had allowed me to pass through the non working security device, What makes you think that I would carry my weapon back through the security line again rather than secrete it in the "secure area" or in the plane before returning to the security for rescreening?
And I wonder what sort of disciplinary action isn't being applied to the (apparently oblivious)pizza delivery reject TSA agent?
Remember, Security Theater, nothing more
And the TSA "had no choice" but to further inconvenience people by making planes return to the gates so the passengers could be rescreened, and forcing everyone in the terminal to pass again through the metal detectors.
Now, I am no expert on terrorism, nor on hijacking....But if I were so inclined, and the nice (arabic surnamed) TSA agent had allowed me to pass through the non working security device, What makes you think that I would carry my weapon back through the security line again rather than secrete it in the "secure area" or in the plane before returning to the security for rescreening?
And I wonder what sort of disciplinary action isn't being applied to the (apparently oblivious)
Remember, Security Theater, nothing more
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
You didn't hear about this via the MSM
When they were telling you what a monster George Zimmerman was, when he brutally attacked and shot a sweet child who was coming back from the store with candy for his bother and Iced tea for his father
Wait,
They didn't tell you that the sweet child looked like a ghetto thug, did they, instead of the 12 year old cherub-cheeked youngster they showed you, did they"
They didn't tell you that he had been thrown out of school for drugs and fighting, either.
And they didn't tell you this, either...That George Zimmerman passed TWO lie detector tests.
'cause then they couldn't stir up the black vote in an "us against the white man" thing in November.
Wait,
They didn't tell you that the sweet child looked like a ghetto thug, did they, instead of the 12 year old cherub-cheeked youngster they showed you, did they"
They didn't tell you that he had been thrown out of school for drugs and fighting, either.
And they didn't tell you this, either...That George Zimmerman passed TWO lie detector tests.
'cause then they couldn't stir up the black vote in an "us against the white man" thing in November.
THought for the day
A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circlue of our felicities
The Dutch get it....
Now if only our Liberals will get it, we can get on with having a real country, and integrate our immigrants . Assimilate them into the "melting pot".
Of course, the Dutch are getting serious about their integration.
Hey, since the liberals like everything that Europeans do, maybe they will follow their lead.
H/T FreeNorthCarolina
Of course, the Dutch are getting serious about their integration.
Hey, since the liberals like everything that Europeans do, maybe they will follow their lead.
H/T FreeNorthCarolina
Monday, June 25, 2012
Things I learned at the range Sunday:
Went to the rifle range Sunday morning (finally!). 75 degrees, partly cloudy, almost no wind. My previous attempts always encountered either bad/rainy weather or high winds, making sighting in/performance checks difficult. Today was an EXCELLENT day to do both.
But I learned a few things:
1. The Sharps 1874 (.45-70) replica is a very accurate rifle. I was shooting 5 round groups (at 50 yards) where all the holes were touching once I got it on the paper. I could learn to like double set triggers...A lot.
2. That 17.75 lb rifle kicks like a mule...
On steroids.
A mad mule at that. With a grudge. And a bad attitude. Whose wife just left him.... for his girlfriend.
I'm gonna have to get a recoil pad.
Srsly.
3. Steel buttplates hurt an already bruised shoulder. Repeated attempts to verify did not change this phenomenon.
4. My first attempts at paper-patching pure lead bullets went very well. Good accuracy and good paper separation. You can find instructions for ANYTHING on the internet...I gotta load some more soon. Maybe my shoulder will heal in a week or so so I can try again.
5. Enough rounds begin to hurt.... Badly.... Then it becomes Not Fun.
Continued experimentation showed that this does not change with further shooting. Nor will the shoulder go numb.
6. One should shoot the .22 rifle FIRST.
7. The scope on the Savage MKII rifle I won in the raffle can be as much as 20" (L/R) off POI (at 50 yards) and still have enough adjustment to move onto target. (but that is a lot of clicks)
8. The Savage MKII rifle/scope combination is capable of shooting single hole 5 shot groups at 50 yds (even with a badly bruised shoulder) with Federal Bulk ammunition until I get tired and start to shake. Which is about 200 rounds.
9. Some people, say from Illinois, cannot learn to follow rules of firearms and range safety and must be asked to leave before they hurt someone else. And that, when called on it for the third time, double down on stupid by offering to shoot the other range users (all 9 of us) instead of following the rules or leaving. (hint: brandishing (showing) a pistol (even if it never leaves the holster) in a threatening manner on an Indiana gun range is stupid. Eight of the 9 of the other range users were also heeled). Discretion is, however, apparently even in Illinois, the better part of valor. They left. Thank God the rest of the range users showed restraint, let 'em talk their piece, and leave. Words are cheap, so they let 'em say their bit. But for a moment there, I thought someone was gonna shoot the asshole. and no, not me. I stayed the hell out of that part... , I just watched from the sidelines (behind the table, in fact) as the scene played out, even if earlier I did get in his face when he picked up and pointed the (tricked out with gadgets) AR (with a magazine in the well!) downrange when we were changing targets. ("What? It's not loaded, man".....) Glad they left and no one escalated the situation, and the only things exchanged were words. All the rest of us wanted was to shoot rifles safely. The rangemaster was, of course, late to the party and ineffective. Other range users said this had happened before. Disturbing. Maybe I'll go to JP instead of Willow Slough next time. Fewer out of staters maybe. I dunno..
Chicago people.... WhatAreYaGonnaDo?
I fail to see how one man can be an effective rangemaster over 1000 feet of firing line and 100+ people if they aren't willing to follow safety rules. But that is all the state pays for, so that is all we get. Especially when they don't leave the air conditioned cabin.
It was, overall, an excellent range morning on Sunday. Even with the added out of state excitement.
I came home much more relaxed than when I left, which is, after all the point.
But I learned a few things:
1. The Sharps 1874 (.45-70) replica is a very accurate rifle. I was shooting 5 round groups (at 50 yards) where all the holes were touching once I got it on the paper. I could learn to like double set triggers...A lot.
2. That 17.75 lb rifle kicks like a mule...
On steroids.
A mad mule at that. With a grudge. And a bad attitude. Whose wife just left him.... for his girlfriend.
I'm gonna have to get a recoil pad.
Srsly.
3. Steel buttplates hurt an already bruised shoulder. Repeated attempts to verify did not change this phenomenon.
4. My first attempts at paper-patching pure lead bullets went very well. Good accuracy and good paper separation. You can find instructions for ANYTHING on the internet...I gotta load some more soon. Maybe my shoulder will heal in a week or so so I can try again.
5. Enough rounds begin to hurt.... Badly.... Then it becomes Not Fun.
Continued experimentation showed that this does not change with further shooting. Nor will the shoulder go numb.
6. One should shoot the .22 rifle FIRST.
7. The scope on the Savage MKII rifle I won in the raffle can be as much as 20" (L/R) off POI (at 50 yards) and still have enough adjustment to move onto target. (but that is a lot of clicks)
8. The Savage MKII rifle/scope combination is capable of shooting single hole 5 shot groups at 50 yds (even with a badly bruised shoulder) with Federal Bulk ammunition until I get tired and start to shake. Which is about 200 rounds.
9. Some people, say from Illinois, cannot learn to follow rules of firearms and range safety and must be asked to leave before they hurt someone else. And that, when called on it for the third time, double down on stupid by offering to shoot the other range users (all 9 of us) instead of following the rules or leaving. (hint: brandishing (showing) a pistol (even if it never leaves the holster) in a threatening manner on an Indiana gun range is stupid. Eight of the 9 of the other range users were also heeled). Discretion is, however, apparently even in Illinois, the better part of valor. They left. Thank God the rest of the range users showed restraint, let 'em talk their piece, and leave. Words are cheap, so they let 'em say their bit. But for a moment there, I thought someone was gonna shoot the asshole. and no, not me. I stayed the hell out of that part... , I just watched from the sidelines (behind the table, in fact) as the scene played out, even if earlier I did get in his face when he picked up and pointed the (tricked out with gadgets) AR (with a magazine in the well!) downrange when we were changing targets. ("What? It's not loaded, man".....) Glad they left and no one escalated the situation, and the only things exchanged were words. All the rest of us wanted was to shoot rifles safely. The rangemaster was, of course, late to the party and ineffective. Other range users said this had happened before. Disturbing. Maybe I'll go to JP instead of Willow Slough next time. Fewer out of staters maybe. I dunno..
Chicago people.... WhatAreYaGonnaDo?
I fail to see how one man can be an effective rangemaster over 1000 feet of firing line and 100+ people if they aren't willing to follow safety rules. But that is all the state pays for, so that is all we get. Especially when they don't leave the air conditioned cabin.
It was, overall, an excellent range morning on Sunday. Even with the added out of state excitement.
I came home much more relaxed than when I left, which is, after all the point.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Tired
Spent a large portion of the day heating and straightening some large bits of iron the old fashioned way. Charcoal, air, anvil and hammer. Over and over and over and over and over.
Man, I forgot how much work that can be.
I hope I can make a fist Sunday morning. I'm supposed to go shooting if the weather holds.
Man, I forgot how much work that can be.
I hope I can make a fist Sunday morning. I'm supposed to go shooting if the weather holds.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Asbestos Underwear donned:
Q:
How many men does it take to open a beer?
A: None---It should already be open when she brings it.
YMMV
Fast and Furious
I could write a lot about it. But I couldn't do it justice.
Executive privilege....looks like someone (the WON) is trying to hide something.
Contempt of congress ? I too am guilty of that...daily. Usually before my breakfast cereal is fully wetted with milk. But Holder is gonna get his if the house van get their shit together.
If they (the house) would have acted sooner, they'd have likely been able to to do more to affect the election. It might be too late now...
And it isn't like they are gonna get Holder or any of the ATF leaders jailed. At best they will get jobs elsewhere in the government bureaucracy. Not even be forced to resign or lose their pensions.
So far, the MSM has done their best to shield the administration, but the veil of secrecy has finally been pierced and they have to acknowledge it.
There is a lot in the blogosphere that is better written and better researched than I could do, so go read them.
Executive privilege....looks like someone (the WON) is trying to hide something.
Contempt of congress ? I too am guilty of that...daily. Usually before my breakfast cereal is fully wetted with milk. But Holder is gonna get his if the house van get their shit together.
If they (the house) would have acted sooner, they'd have likely been able to to do more to affect the election. It might be too late now...
And it isn't like they are gonna get Holder or any of the ATF leaders jailed. At best they will get jobs elsewhere in the government bureaucracy. Not even be forced to resign or lose their pensions.
So far, the MSM has done their best to shield the administration, but the veil of secrecy has finally been pierced and they have to acknowledge it.
There is a lot in the blogosphere that is better written and better researched than I could do, so go read them.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
y' know....
When you read things like this, you have to wonder (if yer tinfoil hat is on tightly enough) if the Won really believes anything he says, or if his economic plan is just designed to damage the United States and/or the economy of this country.
It is hard to tell the difference between malice aforethought and true incompetence, isn't it?
It is hard to tell the difference between malice aforethought and true incompetence, isn't it?
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
"He needed killin"
Or something like that.
Texas father not charged with killing of his 5 year old daughters molester.
Sanity reigns in Texas.
Perhaps there are still places where liberal thinking hasn't infected everybody.
Mayhaps I should plan on living there instead. It looks like it might be my kind of place with my kind of people.
Texas father not charged with killing of his 5 year old daughters molester.
Sanity reigns in Texas.
Perhaps there are still places where liberal thinking hasn't infected everybody.
Mayhaps I should plan on living there instead. It looks like it might be my kind of place with my kind of people.
He's at it again
This time bowing to Calderon in Mexico
Seriously, Dude, yer the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. Bowing isn't part of the job description.
Neither is kissing ass, much less apologizing.
Surely by now you realize that.
Seriously, Dude, yer the leader of the most powerful nation in the world. Bowing isn't part of the job description.
Neither is kissing ass, much less apologizing.
Surely by now you realize that.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
You should watch this
video
And spread it far and wide.
Show it to your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers.
Since the news media won't bring this to light, then the rest of us should.
And spread it far and wide.
Show it to your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers.
Since the news media won't bring this to light, then the rest of us should.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Read this
It is interesting just what made the losses in the bailouts.
UNION GIFTS.
Plain and simple.
He took your (and my) money and gave it to the UAW and associated unions (and, IMHO) in an illegal manner.
Either way, he (and the unions) stole $26 Billion of our money.
And we let him (them) get away with it.
UNION GIFTS.
Plain and simple.
He took your (and my) money and gave it to the UAW and associated unions (and, IMHO) in an illegal manner.
Either way, he (and the unions) stole $26 Billion of our money.
And we let him (them) get away with it.
Friday, June 15, 2012
One hint that he's lying
Is when he says "Let me be clear: or "let's be clear".
(approx 0:26)
And, let's all be clear here, this is NOT politically motivated.
Right.
(approx 0:26)
And, let's all be clear here, this is NOT politically motivated.
Right.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
maybe I'll move to Pahrump
Seems like the people of the town are tired of the council trying to change things, and threatened the council with arrest (by the citizens) if they try to break the law.
This is activism I can get behind. The people passed an ordinance regarding incorporation, and some council members wanted to ignore it. So the citizens were willing to arrest and prosecute the councilmembers.
Now if we could only get our senators, congressmen and Dear Leader to fear the same in Washington.
This is activism I can get behind. The people passed an ordinance regarding incorporation, and some council members wanted to ignore it. So the citizens were willing to arrest and prosecute the councilmembers.
Now if we could only get our senators, congressmen and Dear Leader to fear the same in Washington.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
OMG!!!! Hoosiers can shoot police officers!!!
Sorta.
Interesting headline for what the story really is, however. It only makes it legal to resist ILLEGAL entry.
All it really does is remove the "Only One" status from police officers and other public servants. Makes them as accountable and no more privileged than other citizens.
Interesting headline for what the story really is, however. It only makes it legal to resist ILLEGAL entry.
All it really does is remove the "Only One" status from police officers and other public servants. Makes them as accountable and no more privileged than other citizens.
I find it interesting
that the Democrats liberals think that the government should keep its hands off a woman's body... "my body my choice", but think that the decision on what to eat or drink "my stomach my choice? " SHOULD be the decision of the State.
Strange dichotomy there.
But illogic is not unknown in the statist/liberal way of thinking.
Nor, to be fair, conservatives either...
Strange dichotomy there.
But illogic is not unknown in the statist/liberal way of thinking.
Nor, to be fair, conservatives either...
Monday, June 11, 2012
I wonder
What caliber/firearm combination was used to bring it down?.
And how do you figure out how much to lead 'em?
Enquiring minds and all that.
And how do you figure out how much to lead 'em?
Enquiring minds and all that.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
I'd love to live in Australia
Except for the fact that they allow whiners like this to exist outside of a cage.
And they don't beat them daily.
Sweet buttery Jesus you assholes, it's just a posed photograph.
Thought for the weekend
- First, what is it you want us to pay taxes for? Tell me what I get and perhaps I’ll buy it.
- -Manuel O’Kelly, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Friday, June 8, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Now that the furor has died down
And the screaming and such by the unions losers has ended,
It seems to me that the big thing we need to take from the elections in Wisconsin (and California as well) is that the people have spoken. And they have spoken against greed, and spoken against bigger government, and spoken against deficits.
And they spoke loudly.
If the margin of victory was so large in a state like Wisconsin and California, then it shows that the people are tired of the same old same old, and want some responsibility and some sense.
And, while I really don't think that the vote will fix things, I am impressed by the sentiment that these votes demonstrates.
There may be hope yet.
We shall see.
It seems to me that the big thing we need to take from the elections in Wisconsin (and California as well) is that the people have spoken. And they have spoken against greed, and spoken against bigger government, and spoken against deficits.
And they spoke loudly.
If the margin of victory was so large in a state like Wisconsin and California, then it shows that the people are tired of the same old same old, and want some responsibility and some sense.
And, while I really don't think that the vote will fix things, I am impressed by the sentiment that these votes demonstrates.
There may be hope yet.
We shall see.
D-Day
Was today.
68 years ago, 150,000 plus men began the liberation of France in Operation Overlord.
Nearly 1 in 10 was a casualty.
But the plan worked.
And we all know the result.
I wonder if the youth of France are thankful that they aren't required to speak German?
68 years ago, 150,000 plus men began the liberation of France in Operation Overlord.
Nearly 1 in 10 was a casualty.
But the plan worked.
And we all know the result.
I wonder if the youth of France are thankful that they aren't required to speak German?
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Not luck
So one of the few issues with driving a Dodge (Cummins) Diesel pickup is that the fuel filter goes from "fine" to "too clogged to let the truck move" in about 2 miles. Seriously. You go from driving fine to barely able to maintain 45 MPH in less than 2 miles.
Now, I love my truck. I love the power, the torque, the fuel mileage. (I get 22 MPH in mixed driving on diesel...3/4 ton, 4wd).
But the fuel filter issue means that you HAVE to keep a spare filter with you. Or get towed. Or burn shoe leather.
It's not a big deal, nor is it difficult to change.
So I had this happen today on the way to work. Foot to the floor, the best I could do was 45 MPH for the last 2 miles or so. I knew what was happening, and planned on changing it when I got out after my 8 hour shift.
So I get off work, go to the truck, open the hood. Rummage around in the back seat storage and find the filter and the wrench. Climb on the truck, use the wrench on the filter housing lid on the firewall.
Spin the lid off, remove it (and the attached filter) step off the truck, place old filter in a plastic bag, put the new filter on the lid, lube the gasket, climb back onto the truck, place filter and lid in place and spin it tight. Snug with wrench and climb off the truck.
It takes about as long to type as it does to do it. If you have a filter.
So some older guy is watching me. Asks what I just did. I politely explained.
"Lucky for you that you had a filter, son" he says. "Today must be your day. I'd get a lottery ticket."
Dude. Seriously. No luck involved. Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
When I got home, I put the next bit of luck under the back seat, so in 40K miles or so, I'll have that luck with me again when I need it. And I went to Amazon and ordered 2 more lucky filters, so I'll have them when I need 'em.
And I bought my lottery tickets yesterday.
Now, I love my truck. I love the power, the torque, the fuel mileage. (I get 22 MPH in mixed driving on diesel...3/4 ton, 4wd).
But the fuel filter issue means that you HAVE to keep a spare filter with you. Or get towed. Or burn shoe leather.
It's not a big deal, nor is it difficult to change.
So I had this happen today on the way to work. Foot to the floor, the best I could do was 45 MPH for the last 2 miles or so. I knew what was happening, and planned on changing it when I got out after my 8 hour shift.
So I get off work, go to the truck, open the hood. Rummage around in the back seat storage and find the filter and the wrench. Climb on the truck, use the wrench on the filter housing lid on the firewall.
Spin the lid off, remove it (and the attached filter) step off the truck, place old filter in a plastic bag, put the new filter on the lid, lube the gasket, climb back onto the truck, place filter and lid in place and spin it tight. Snug with wrench and climb off the truck.
It takes about as long to type as it does to do it. If you have a filter.
So some older guy is watching me. Asks what I just did. I politely explained.
"Lucky for you that you had a filter, son" he says. "Today must be your day. I'd get a lottery ticket."
Dude. Seriously. No luck involved. Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
When I got home, I put the next bit of luck under the back seat, so in 40K miles or so, I'll have that luck with me again when I need it. And I went to Amazon and ordered 2 more lucky filters, so I'll have them when I need 'em.
And I bought my lottery tickets yesterday.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Update
On advice, called and spoke with the duty Sargent.
The officer in question "bumped into me".
That is the Official Story. It must be true, 'cause he said it. I see it differently though.
Could be true. I doubt it. No one got hurt, and I didn't have to go farther. I think I'll let it drop. Not much I can do without witnesses or clear video, and, AFAIK, neither exists. The worst thing I got out of it was a bruise, and a bit of a fright, but no other damage. No one was seriously hurt, and that is what matters,
Fight the battles you can win, and all that
I see it as a lesson for me. Nothing more.
Hope the rest of you learn from my mistakes though. I did.
Thanks for all the advice.
The officer in question "bumped into me".
That is the Official Story. It must be true, 'cause he said it. I see it differently though.
Could be true. I doubt it. No one got hurt, and I didn't have to go farther. I think I'll let it drop. Not much I can do without witnesses or clear video, and, AFAIK, neither exists. The worst thing I got out of it was a bruise, and a bit of a fright, but no other damage. No one was seriously hurt, and that is what matters,
Fight the battles you can win, and all that
I see it as a lesson for me. Nothing more.
Hope the rest of you learn from my mistakes though. I did.
Thanks for all the advice.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Bad manners
Or total brain dead stupidity.
So I get out of the truck, tuck my shirt (which had ridden up) over the Para, and walk across the parking lot to go into the restaurant.
It is 5:10 pm. There is another guy in the parking lot heading into the restaurant. He's behind me.
Dude is really crowding me, way into my personal space as we approach the door.
As I reach for the door, he puts his hand on my firearm through the shirt! Seriously.
I arm sweep his hand aside, lock his wrist and elbow and began to break his fingers or bring him to his knees (I really didn't care which), and he cries "I'ma Cop!" Looking at him, he had a haircut like a cop and didn't look scruffy or anything....so:
"Step back!" I said as I pushed him away and lifted my shirt to get my hand on my firearm.. "Hands where I can see 'em.". "Don't move!".
He freezes, and says. "I am a police officer. Let me show you my ID".
I allow him to retrieve his ID.
He is, indeed a police officer. I asked him why he assaulted me...
He saw my pistol as I tucked my shirt back over it when exiting the truck, and followed me to "check me out".
I suggested that he not do that in the future, As I considered it assault. Better not to do that, for his own safety. Say something rather than place his hand on it. Anything but that. Maybe politely announce himself from a distance...
He said that I had broken the law, by exposing my firearm.
Not in Indiana, dude. Try again. Open carry, while not common, is legal if you have a carry permit. I do. He thought I was wrong. And I only momentarily exposed the thing. He insisted I was wrong...
I suggested that we get the State boys out to decide, as he was County, and I didn't want any conflict of interest or anything... Can call from my cell, have their number right here in my address book on the phone...WhaddYaSay? .?
He declined. "wasn't going to make a big deal about it"
I offered my ID and little pink card.
He declined that too.
Not sure what to do and what the law is, he just wanted to leave and massage his arm.
We parted, but not friends. His arm is gonna be sore this evening. Mine is already. I have a real nice set of bruises from the arm sweep. I thought about pushing it, and calling another jusrisdiction and making a big deal about it, but decided that it wasn't worth it to go all wookie or anything. Besides, I just wanted food and a drink.
I may call a supervisor tomorrow.
Badge number 942.
But I must say, it was a bit exciting. At least for me.
It did leave me with a bit of a rush. Actually, I was scared. Kinda had the shakes when it was all over.
I learned a lesson:
I never should have let him crowd me that way. I was way too relaxed. Yeah, the shirt was over it, but still, he got his hand on it. And he never should have. Couldn't have drawn it through the shirt without a struggle, but still. I let him get way too close. Way Too Close. Glad he wasn't a compatriot of SumDood.
And I need to pay attention BEFORE getting out of the truck, just to keep this from happening. I've had questions asked by cops before, but never had anyone actually put his hand on my carry gun before, not in 15 years of carrying. And not by someone who was not in uniform.
I did not consider him enough of a threat as he approached. And I should have. Once he got into my personal space, I should have stepped aside and let him precede me through the door. Or turned to face him, at least. Something besides what I did. I was aware of his approach, but didn't react as I should have.
I may not have been in condition white, but I wasn't in yellow either. Gotta work on that.
This should never have happened....and wouldn't have, if I'd have been more careful and more vigilant.
Gonna do my best to see that it doesn't happen ever again.
So I get out of the truck, tuck my shirt (which had ridden up) over the Para, and walk across the parking lot to go into the restaurant.
It is 5:10 pm. There is another guy in the parking lot heading into the restaurant. He's behind me.
Dude is really crowding me, way into my personal space as we approach the door.
As I reach for the door, he puts his hand on my firearm through the shirt! Seriously.
I arm sweep his hand aside, lock his wrist and elbow and began to break his fingers or bring him to his knees (I really didn't care which), and he cries "I'ma Cop!" Looking at him, he had a haircut like a cop and didn't look scruffy or anything....so:
"Step back!" I said as I pushed him away and lifted my shirt to get my hand on my firearm.. "Hands where I can see 'em.". "Don't move!".
He freezes, and says. "I am a police officer. Let me show you my ID".
I allow him to retrieve his ID.
He is, indeed a police officer. I asked him why he assaulted me...
He saw my pistol as I tucked my shirt back over it when exiting the truck, and followed me to "check me out".
I suggested that he not do that in the future, As I considered it assault. Better not to do that, for his own safety. Say something rather than place his hand on it. Anything but that. Maybe politely announce himself from a distance...
He said that I had broken the law, by exposing my firearm.
Not in Indiana, dude. Try again. Open carry, while not common, is legal if you have a carry permit. I do. He thought I was wrong. And I only momentarily exposed the thing. He insisted I was wrong...
I suggested that we get the State boys out to decide, as he was County, and I didn't want any conflict of interest or anything... Can call from my cell, have their number right here in my address book on the phone...WhaddYaSay? .?
He declined. "wasn't going to make a big deal about it"
I offered my ID and little pink card.
He declined that too.
Not sure what to do and what the law is, he just wanted to leave and massage his arm.
We parted, but not friends. His arm is gonna be sore this evening. Mine is already. I have a real nice set of bruises from the arm sweep. I thought about pushing it, and calling another jusrisdiction and making a big deal about it, but decided that it wasn't worth it to go all wookie or anything. Besides, I just wanted food and a drink.
I may call a supervisor tomorrow.
Badge number 942.
But I must say, it was a bit exciting. At least for me.
It did leave me with a bit of a rush. Actually, I was scared. Kinda had the shakes when it was all over.
I learned a lesson:
I never should have let him crowd me that way. I was way too relaxed. Yeah, the shirt was over it, but still, he got his hand on it. And he never should have. Couldn't have drawn it through the shirt without a struggle, but still. I let him get way too close. Way Too Close. Glad he wasn't a compatriot of SumDood.
And I need to pay attention BEFORE getting out of the truck, just to keep this from happening. I've had questions asked by cops before, but never had anyone actually put his hand on my carry gun before, not in 15 years of carrying. And not by someone who was not in uniform.
I did not consider him enough of a threat as he approached. And I should have. Once he got into my personal space, I should have stepped aside and let him precede me through the door. Or turned to face him, at least. Something besides what I did. I was aware of his approach, but didn't react as I should have.
I may not have been in condition white, but I wasn't in yellow either. Gotta work on that.
This should never have happened....and wouldn't have, if I'd have been more careful and more vigilant.
Gonna do my best to see that it doesn't happen ever again.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ya gotta ask
What kind of motorcycle?
Not that I need one, especially not that fast. I'm not that good of a rider for one that goes that fast.
But I am curious.
Not that I need one, especially not that fast. I'm not that good of a rider for one that goes that fast.
But I am curious.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Finally!
Someone is taking Pakistan to task for their duplicity.
While I realize that I am a midwest conservative and therefore am not nuanced enough to understand the geopolitical issues here, I gotta ask.....What is Pakistan prosecuting this guy for? Exposing a person who had not been granted asylum in the country? Or for exposing the fact that people highly placed in the Pakistani government were hiding (and aiding) the number one wanted man by one of their allies?
And the fact that the US has abandoned the guy? We should be ashamed of ourselves.
I fully support senator Rand Paul's plan to cut off all aid to Pakistan.
I'd screw 'em to the wall, were it me. Especially after OBL was found in the country....and then this? And all the other issues with transport routes and such?
Pakistan is no friend of the US....and it is about time we realized that...And acted accordingly.
Senator Paul's plan is a good start.
While I realize that I am a midwest conservative and therefore am not nuanced enough to understand the geopolitical issues here, I gotta ask.....What is Pakistan prosecuting this guy for? Exposing a person who had not been granted asylum in the country? Or for exposing the fact that people highly placed in the Pakistani government were hiding (and aiding) the number one wanted man by one of their allies?
And the fact that the US has abandoned the guy? We should be ashamed of ourselves.
I fully support senator Rand Paul's plan to cut off all aid to Pakistan.
I'd screw 'em to the wall, were it me. Especially after OBL was found in the country....and then this? And all the other issues with transport routes and such?
Pakistan is no friend of the US....and it is about time we realized that...And acted accordingly.
Senator Paul's plan is a good start.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Was this what those folks fought and died for?
Illegal search
Was this the "Freedom" those folks we remember and honor today gave all for?
Methinks many of them would lock and load and stand against it.
I find it shameful that this happens in the US at all, and especially on Memorial Day weekend.
Was this the "Freedom" those folks we remember and honor today gave all for?
Methinks many of them would lock and load and stand against it.
I find it shameful that this happens in the US at all, and especially on Memorial Day weekend.
Monday, May 28, 2012
A final thought for Memorial day
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived."
George Patton
George Patton
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