Whether Islamophobia inspired any of these images is a question for documentarians to explore. Meanwhile, fear for our future is an appropriate response to mass insanity. But potentially more dangerous than short-fused fanatics is our own cowardice in declining to treat this madness as anything but inexcusably barbaric.
To me, “inexcusably barbaric” should refer to the entire effort of the Islamo Fascists to convert the population of the planet to Islam or kill them, and not just a response to these cartoons.
Too many people fail to realize the full import of what they are trying to do, and Democrats in this country continue to foster that failure of realization for thier own short term political puposes.
Diana West has a warning for us all.
“This is the lesson of Cartoon Rage 2006, a cultural nuke set off by an Islamic chain reaction to those 12 cartoons of Muhammad appearing in a Danish newspaper. We have watched the Muslim meltdown with shocked attention, but there is little recognition that its poisonous fallout is fear.
… We dress up our capitulation in fancy talk of “tolerance,” “responsibility” and “sensitivity.” We even congratulate ourselves for having the “editorial judgment” to make “pluralism” possible. “Readers were well served… without publishing the cartoons,” said a Wall Street Journal spokesman. “CNN has chosen to not show the cartoons in respect for Islam,” reported the cable network. On behalf of the BBC, which did show some of the cartoons on the air, a news editor subsequently apologized, adding: “We’ve taken a decision not to go further… in order not to gratuitously offend the significant number” of Muslim viewers worldwide. Left unmentioned is the understanding (editorial judgement?) that “gratuitous offense” leads to gratuitous violence. Hence, fear - not the inspiration of tolerance but of capitulation”…
To all the graduates of the Joseph Goebbels School of Journalism. The alphabet channels abc\cbs\cnn\nbc\msnbc\&Fox and all the newspaper rags, NYT\LAT\HoustonBarnicle\etc who said you wouldn’t print the Mohammad cartoons because of:
1)Respect for Muslims
2)Sensitivity to Muslims
3)It is Forbidden to print likeness of Mohammad
4)And all the other excuses you used.
You did not give the real reason as you lied once again.
The real statement from the Propaganda Pimps should have read:
We were scared to death to print the cartoons because we are so afraid the IslamoFacists will Kick our Asses too……
So, I tell you there are a great many God-fearing, dedicated, noble men and women in public life, present company included. And yes, we need your help to keep us ever mindful of the ideas and the principles that brought us into the public arena in the first place. The basis of those ideals and principles is a commitment to freedom and personal liberty that, itself, is grounded in the much deeper realization that freedom prospers only where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted.
The American experiment in democracy rests on this insight. Its discovery was the great triumph of our Founding Fathers, voiced by William Penn when he said, “If we will not be governed by God, we must be governed by tyrants.”
Explaining the inalienable rights of men, Jefferson said, “The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.”
And it was George Washington who said that “of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.”
And finally, that shrewdest of all observers of American democracy, Alexis de Tocqueville, put it eloquently after he had gone on a search for the secret of America’s greatness and genius — and he said, “Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the greatness and the genius of America. America is good. And if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.”
Interesting but not surprising to me coming from the media south of the border. It is the Dinosaurus Rexus media in the USA that holds themselves up as the beacon of Freedom of Speech and expression.
I bet the movie critics on the Dinosaurus Rexus TV news channels will have no problem praising The Da Vinci Code when it comes out.
I can hear it now:
Masterpiece…..Stunning
Brilliant….
Thought provoking….
Uh,pardon me Mr Dinosaurus Rexus Media Movie Critic. Can you tell me one more time, why didn’t your employer print those Mohammad cartoons?
“They were scared to death to print the cartoons because they were afraid the IslamoFacists would Kick their Asses too……”
How anyone can argue that requiring people to comply with the law by getting auto insurance is a problem is beyond me. If you can’t afford insurance, don’t drive! If you need to get somewhere, find the money for the insurance. What kills me is these people who claim they can’t afford it (other than the elderly) are probably pissed off that they won’t be able to drive to the store for their booze and cigarettes.
If the law states you must have insurance then you need to have visual proof on your vehicle.Maybe something like your inspection sticker that can be easily spotted by the cops. The problem is, people can go out and start a policy to get the car then not make any payments.
Or how about a general plan only covering damage to another vehicle for the poor and elderly on fixed income. They can contribute a portion and the rest of the revenue can come from money that is generated by a tax on money sent to Mehico and other foreign countries.That should be billions.
As long as we are on the subject. I think its time to start making Mehico pay for any illegal Mehican citizen in this country who needs healtcare,is in our criminal justice system or anything else that requires US citizens to pay for. Mehico I am sure has some assets that can be tapped.When a Mexican national commits a crime in the US, Mehico should have to pay any damages too. If they want to send their poor here thats fine. Start paying for them.
Kinda quiet today. I just got back from Galveston. Man it was cold and windy. The bay was a little browner than usual but not much. He,He.
I have been reading some articles on the crazy muzlums and the Iran making Israel disappearing thingy. Me thinks these nuts are gearing up for a global nuke fest and they dont give a rats ass if they get one too because they are going to muzlum disneyworld to see allah mouse.
We better get ready. I dont see any sign our government is getting ready. All I see is panels and commities on how to impeach Republicans.
When these crazy muzlums all go after Israel we better be ready. I dont think Israel can take on the whole region at one time. It will come from all sides.
The only way I see to stop this is to go ahead and take out Tehran and Damascus now. With those two as the example I dont think the other boys will want to play with their toys anymore when they see that action.
The hell with rebuilding too. Just set up a crap load of wells and pump til its dry.
Yep. After 9/11 all they did was rearrange the deck chairs and call it the office of Homeland Security. The amount of money that’s been handed out to the states that has been spent on non-security stuff is a crime.
I think Israel will strike first, as they have in the past. Who knows what will happen after that.
I have said it before—GW’s legacy will not be a good one. He will be remembered as the president that let the borders (and ports) remain a sieve.
It didn’t take very many goons to pull of 9/11.
Act II will not be pretty.
OK, I realize copper .45 ACP loads are not as ’sexy’ as Mooselimb cartoons and their ‘response’ to them (or illegals, for that matter), but, if things ever ‘go south’ in this country, it might be good to know a good load for old slabsides. . . . .
#23, Mountainman, I’ve shot everything from reloads (mine and those bought at gun shows) to factory new and mil surplus in my old Mark IV Series 70.
I have shot Barnes solids in my old 30-06 and never worried about it. The worries I have about solid copper loads are, #1 cost, # 2 Barrel problems, #3 bullet weight.
At 230 grains, the factory load will take out a bad guy with one good hit. If it takes you 2 or 3 Ok. Practice…Practice…Practice. I load my house gun clips with 180 grain Silver tip hollow points. They are probably almost as expensive as the copper ones, but will not shoot through reasonable walls or mooselems. Now, if you are thinking car doors or through your front door, go with the solids.
Buy more clips for your slabside and put the “good stuff” in a couple, and load up the cheap stuff in the rest. Cheap ammo will make you shoot more often.
Even if you only shoot every other month or so, you will get really good.
I can’t see a copper load heavier than 180 grains or so. Correct me if I am wrong. 180 grains in .45ACP IS MIN.
Is this your only defense arm? If you have other defenses the equation changes. Just currious.
man i have not been on here in forever, i have a robotics thingy i have to do and well it is a major time killer and i proboly won’t ahve time till the end of febuarry so don’t come up with any thing to kool
I think most of the regulars have gone sleepy…sleepy already tonight. I posted to Mountainman earlier and even he has given up. Or Is this superbowl again?
What is your robotics project? I got to write some software for the Shuttle robotic arm years ago. Dang that was fun.
My arms are tired from carrying more stuff to the attic. Dang I need to get some target cowbell in tomorrow. Also need to get some serious gun cleaning in. Arrrrrg it will be in the 20’s manyana, so the cleaning will be where I will be short term.
I think we are in for another shock and awe demo from our combined military forces. This Mohamod dim pig in Iran is so damn stupid, he can’t look at Iraq and connect the dots to Teheran and Umm smoking crater.
We even may get some help from our Euro folks, now that the Islam jerks have rioted over frigin comics there. You come on my property with a pull start hat and I will shoot you.
marc
#32
I’d love to see that place turned into a 9 inch thick glass parking lot. I gotta wonder how Russia will feel about someone messing with their sugar daddy?
The day started making fun of the fear
MSM has of the muslums then everybody
cleaned their guns.
I think everybody has been cleaning guns
today. http://michellemalkin.com/archives/004536.htm
Hey.
Squawk: Open this tomorrow with a call for us and US to do some serious dammage to these frigin infidels.
They are getting away with more really bad things than I can accept. If they do this in Houston, and even if I am an old Fart, I will load , lock, and shoot some of them.
marc
It’s comin, it just ain’t got here yet. I think what keeps the Muslims from rioting here is that Americans are allowed to keep arms in their homes and on their person.
I may be wrong but it seems to me that these riots (I refuse to call it demonstrations) are taking place in countries with tight firearms rules. Just a thought.
Whoa, Squawk! That Mossberg 590 is awesome! That’d make the turbins fly, wouldn’t it?
Man, it is about TIME we pay back those m$@%##ers for the hostages in ‘79. I can’t believe it took us 27 years to make up for what that stupid B@#*h Jimmy Carter did to us. Having a pacifist for a neighbor is fine. But for a leader of a country, it’s madness and outright dangerous.
I know it may get messy for awhile, but it is gonna feel so good to kick the hell out of those mullahs. I just hope we really take the gloves off this time. Show ‘em what happens when you make the United States angry enough.
Cameraguy I got a buddy that collects firearms and that was his favorite too. It’ll clear an alley and peel and pummel the trash into bits at the back wall.
So forget the fact that ratings are down which means lower revenues and profits, they should have kept Linda Lorelle on the prime time news because she’s black.
Yep, let’s boycott the station for making a reasonable business decision.
I found an opinion piece (by an LA National Guardsman who just returned from Iraq) in the LA Times (surprisingly) that mirrors Edd’s views that the people at home are fed a very one-sided view of the war:
Marc, it is now Sunday a.m. I had given up, seems the ‘locals’ had called it quits early yesterday. . . . I have .45’s in all sizes, and practice regularly, also a pre-70 ‘06, several AKs and several pump 12s and an auto 12. Also a current blackbelt and offensive and defensive training in edged weapons. I have a reasonable expectation of surviving. . . my social load for .45 is Winchester XST, but was wondering about the copper loads as I no no one I know have tried them. Thanks for the response and advice. Lock n load!
Marc, sorry for the typo, I noticed it when I was checking for a response. That should read - pre ‘64 Model 70, and SXT. . . . sorry should not engage the fingers prior to the brain receiving the requesite amount of a.m. caffeine.
#56,
Thanks,that made my day. We need more of that and maybe these animals will learn to stop throwing rocks at people with guns. These are supposed to be the muzlum tough guys huh! “Yeh Ali lets go throw some rocks and fireballs at the British troops. They are a bunch of infidels we are tough muzlums.” I say let the muzlum world see these pusswas get their asses kicked.
Just like more cowbell we need more muzlums getting the crap beat out of them on video. muzlums gone wild 2. I also thought the play by play guy was great. Maybe get mean Gene out of retirement for an after ass kicking interview like on WWF.
“So Ali, you really took a beating today.”
“Yeh, Gene, I did,but I did throw a good rock at that one marine.It got real close. I have been working on my throwing for a while now. Well, next week I’ll be back and I will bring a bigger rock and we’ll see how those guys handle the great Ali!!!”
The old solutions are the best ones, although I have added a mag lite and lazer to the front end for night time stuff.
The best thing about his puppy is that you can keep the trigger down and work the slide. Everytime that slide goes forward, another shot goes out…next best thing to full auto you can get.
In the house it’s loaded with #4 Buck and for coyotes (both the four and two legged variety) it’s loaded with Buck and Ball, which is one .69 caliber slug followed by six pieces of 00 Buck (approx .30 cal.)
I have bought some reproduction WW2 M1910 shot shell pouches that have on the ammo belt for my M1 Garand.
These are currently backed up with a cimarron .45 Peacemaker reproduction and a .45 ACP M1917 Smith and Wesson.
THe Little Colonel has at her disposal a .38 of around 1915 vintage, a short barreled .410 loaded with slugs, and an Enfiled M1917 in .30-06.
Later this year, we’ll be upgrading the handgaun arsenal with one of these:
I’ts a 7 inch barrel version of the venerable M1911 made in all Stainless Steel. I’ve owned 3 in the past (and before Ahnold made them famous in the Terminator). With the added weight in the front of the slide and a compensator, this is a sweet shooter that takes less time to get back on target and easier to make a second tap shot than the standard M1911, especially with semi-wadcutters. If I can find on, I’ll marry it to a Para Ordnance frame for the extra capacity.
And the first extr $16,000 I get, there will be a BAR in the mix, too,,
Problems with Blogger sorted out now. If you enjoyed Edd’s story on the “tip increase” I found the original press release from DoD and link to it here:
Was teaching the Little colonel how to shoot the Trench Sweeper. She was having some problems as here hands are small and I told here not to try it when I wasn’t around. I knew all that she needed was more practice, so when I went to work the next day I stopped by WalMart and picked up about 120 target loads. These were rela light loads and pretty damn cheap. I paid as much for those as I did the first 25 rounds of Buck I got when I brought the gun home.
Well, one of the things you don’t tell the Little Colonel is not to do something. While I was out buying cheap target loads, she was out in the back pasture shooting off damn near all the 00 buck I had bought for the damting. When I got home, she professed to have adeqate knowledge on the feeding and care of the M1897, but didn’t want to do anymore shooting that day because of the gash the trigger guard had put on her finger.
There is nothing quite as recognizeable as the sound of a shell being racked into pump shotgun, I think it connects down to the cellular level of our being. . . .
Mountainman
#63
There is nothing quite as recognizeable as the sound of a shell being racked into pump shotgun, I think it connects down to the cellular level of our being. . . .
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Definitely will cause the old sphincter muscles to contract grabbing the skivvies and creating a colon pup tent.
A few years ago, I was doing a Living History demonstration down at Presidio La Bahia in Goliad. Living History is nwhere you dress in uniforms and gear from a specific period in History and give public educational presentations about that period in character as someone who was living then. Thisn particular demonstration was on te Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916.
The M97 had been issued to or purchased by cooks of the period to shoot game to add to the company mess (but without the “trench sweeper stuff), and a few of these had figured largely in the fight at Columbus New Mexico the night Pancho Villa raided the town. When he did, the only soldiers awake were the mess details getting breakfast ready.
Both me and a buddy of mine had brough an M97, and in order to demonstrate to the crowd the effectiveness of the weapon, and especially the “slam fire” technique, we each loaded up with 6 rounds of 12 ga blanks, and had a “race” to see which ine of us could empty thier weapon first.
We both planted the piece on our hips and at the command of “GO,” let ‘er rip…
12 ga blanks use a black powder charge because the noise is louder than ball powder when there’s nothing in front of it. Have two guys fire 6 rounds each of that stuff in 12 seconds (which is easy to do with blanks b/c there’s no recoil) and you get a LOT of smoke to go with a BUNCH of noise. anmd when you are in an enclosed parade ground situation like in the Presido there, it kind of hangs in the air right where it was made.
We turned and had to step out of this cloud of smoke in order to address the crowd. Every dam person in that crowd was as quite as a churchmouse and had jaws agape. I confidently announced:
“Everything on the parade ground is now dead.”
Best applause I ever got in 15 years of doing Living History…and that includes the flamethrower demonstrations at the Nimitz Museum.
I would have, sue, if I’d known she was going to shoot off $40.00 worth of buck shot to practice with. I spent the next week wondering how I was going to portect the Compound with 4 rounds of 00 buck and a 120 rounds of #9 Target….
#69 - “Definitely will cause the old sphincter muscles to contract grabbing the skivvies and creating a colon pup tent.”
Once again, Squawk…err…I mean D.J. you have topped yourself on the use of descriptive terms. Maybe “Squawk” can award you one of his USCS Awards since you’re not employed by or affiliated with, LST
I watched a little of the Senate hearings on Katrina last friday. I was struck at how well he was treated by the Victicrats, the same ones who were calling for his head just a few months ago. Then I realized what was going on: He was blaming higher-ups for his failure and now the Victicrats could use him to bash the Pres. It was a disgusting display of hypocrisy. Then this morning I saw some refreshing commentary by Bob Schieffer on “Face the Nation”. Somehow I doubt Gunga Dan would have been this candid.
What gets me about this whole Katrina mess is that everybody is focused on the gummints “response” to the disaster.
Nobody seems to be focused on how the gummint told NoLa that they whould be “prepared” for this disaster and were ignored by those truly responsible, and nobody is focusing one who little the problem would have been had that town been evacuated. Choclate Ray had just as much warning as did the Feds, and the gummint wouldn’t have needed to “respond” to the disaster by getting food and evacuation assets into a ruined city if he had done what he should have.
It’s a whole lot easier to get disaster relief to people sitting in a school auditorium 6 hours drive north or west of the duisaster site than it is to get into the middle of it.
But if we did it that way, we couldn’t blame Bush…..
Wind gusting to 40 mph blew the snow sideways and threatened coastal flooding in New England. And in a rare display, lightning lit up the falling snow before dawn in the New York metro area.
By late morning, 22.8 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park, the city’s second heaviest snowfall on record, surpassed only by the 26.4 inches that fell in December 1947.
and idiots like this:
“I personally love the snow,” she said. “I like snow shoveling. If you shovel snow all winter you can paddle a kayak or canoe all summer.”
The whole Katrina mess could be stopped in its tracks if only a Republican would start talking about the failed welfare state and the Dems who ran it. Does anyone besides me know these poor blacks were that way before GWB took office? From the way this is portrayed these folks were working and driving Hummers until GWB took office stole all their money.
The Repubs get what they deserve if they dont point this out. Screw em all.
#75 T -Bone:
It would be interesting to see how many NOLA’ians are /were on welfare proor to Katrina and what that number represents as a percentage of the cities population. Then compare that to some of the other major cities in the country. I wonder where one would start looking for that info or if it is even available. Any ideas anyone?
Crossing cards: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, urged the Department of Homeland Security last week to speed implementation of the recently announced border-crossing cards for U.S. citizens. In a letter to DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, Cornyn said, “Increased security at our borders must be combined with policies that facilitate legal travel.” Cornyn also reiterated his request for DHS to extend the laser visa period to six months for legal Mexican visitors, giving them full parity with Canadians, his office said.
Chertoff announced the creation of border-crossing cards last month as a less-expensive alternative to passports to provide secure identification for border crossers.
I have never been much of a gun guy, especially now with having kids around. I just felt now was the time to make sure we are well armed. The Benelli
is amazing and I like the way the XD fits my hand.
With the Mexican Army moving in from the south, the African-American horde charging from the east and all this talk of gunplay my guess is that they’re out manning the ramparts.
Yep - that little tiny head waaaaaay back in the left-hand corner of the room is Mr Abramoff. Looks like a real intimate relationship to me. (pardon me whilst I dissect my tongue from out of my cheek!)
I don’t think its crazy at all! You never know who will be visiting folks in your neighborhood who live in District 7. Better yet, call everyone you know who lives in that district and tell them to vote for Dan!
I should have gone blockwalking this weekend, but it was just too cold for this Houston native!
In one of those pics where Garza has his hand on Bush’s shoulder, I can see a caption like: “Take your hand off my shoulder and I’ll take my fist from your gut!” Isn’t that a funny look on Bush’s face?
Can’t see them getting any better or worse…at least those inn the Time article….Jacko is way in the back…they had to put a circle around his postage stamp sized head to even see him. Otherewise, the pics are no more better or worse than the falous ones of Calvin Coolidge, unless of course you don’t think Presidents should be meeting with Indian Chiefs…..
I went to Hydes, couldn’t stay long, had both kids
no wife. No train. The irony of it is that my wife
saw it on Hardy toll road coming back from Houston.
Teh compopund is in the Rosenberg ETJ. I can report that I support the program…no votes are necessary.
I do agree that seeing this policy as something that inordinated affects “the working” poor is a perfect example of Liberal Stupidity. Uninsured drivers have a negative effect on the economy and the environment as they usally display the same neglect twoards thier automobile that they do thier insurance. This will also have an effect on illegals, too. In RichRose, at least, it seems that most of the uninsured drivers are alos illegals driving vehicles that are hanging over the edge of decrepitude.
headshaker my question is if they start enforcing the law are the ins. co. gonna get rid of the uninsured motorist ins. I have to pay for even though everybody is supposed to be insured.
#92 - But shakey, where’s your compassion? The uninsured aren’t criminals, they’re disenfranchised drivers
I’m not sure we’ll see it with our current city council but it would be nice. Hell, they won’t even let the police ask if you’re a legal citizen. My guess is uninsured drivers are a big reason insurance rates are so high. I don’t really understand how you can drive without insurance. You have to show proof twice a year and when you renew your license. I’ve been hit by uninsured drivers twice in the last two years. They’re probably still driving but I get a $150 ticket for not wearing a freakin seat belt.
Some of you are so resentful of CBS for daring to broach the subject of the favoritism President Bush received during his National Guard service that you probably missed Mike Wallace’s 60 Minutes segment tonight that told the stories of some real military heroes. These wounded veterans deserve the best we as a nation can offer them as they adjust to life after combat.
Actually, I saw that. My parents watch 60 Minutes and Sunday nights while they eat. Maybe it aids my dad’s digestion. Anyway… I was very impressed with how these men and women have no lost their spirit and have exceeded doctors’ expectations in their recoveries. Especially the young woman who was given a 2% chance of ever coming out of the coma and living. I cannot even begin to imagine what these soldiers have been through.
Will, are you talking about
1. people resentful of CBS remaining
in business
2. favoritism the President proportedly
received
3. the hyperelderly Mike Wallace
4. the care and treatment of U.S.
military casualties
or are you…
and i have a freind whos dad is a gun dealer and thus has 2 mac 10’s in his room and for his 16th his dad gave him twins(.45’s Mother Of PEarl handels gold inlaid with the family name)
#103 - Wil, I said something positive about CBS just this morning in #71. I think he’s been a welcome change from Dan the Man. Too bad its looking like they’ll replace him with the likes of Katie Couric.
I missed 60 minutes. I’ve seen one too many anti-Catholic stories and Andy Rooney gives us a glimpse of what George Carlin will be like in … about 50 years. Pluck those damn eyebrows! He could have a family of endangered small primates living in that forest.
can it be? First? YEAH!
This is such a surprise! There are so many people I want to thank…. My manager, my agent… and of course, you, the fans…..
I love the smell of cowbell in the morning….
Ummm Sarge
That’s not cowbell that you smell.
Kathleen Parker makes an excellent comment on “FEAR MONGERING” while making a few good points in cartoon rioting:
http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Kathleen+Parker%3a+The+end+of+civilization+begins+with+a+joke&articleId=9ae8beda-9aa3-40c0-a8c4-bdd70c09135a
Whether Islamophobia inspired any of these images is a question for documentarians to explore. Meanwhile, fear for our future is an appropriate response to mass insanity. But potentially more dangerous than short-fused fanatics is our own cowardice in declining to treat this madness as anything but inexcusably barbaric.
To me, “inexcusably barbaric” should refer to the entire effort of the Islamo Fascists to convert the population of the planet to Islam or kill them, and not just a response to these cartoons.
Too many people fail to realize the full import of what they are trying to do, and Democrats in this country continue to foster that failure of realization for thier own short term political puposes.
#4
Not Cowbell? Hmmmm…that means the window overlooking the pasture is open……
Man sarge it’s too early for real world stuff and
long posts!
Smacky..
We wake up early here on the farm, Cowbells in the pasture and all, you know. I’m already working on my second massive cuppa.
Diana West has a warning for us all.
“This is the lesson of Cartoon Rage 2006, a cultural nuke set off by an Islamic chain reaction to those 12 cartoons of Muhammad appearing in a Danish newspaper. We have watched the Muslim meltdown with shocked attention, but there is little recognition that its poisonous fallout is fear.
… We dress up our capitulation in fancy talk of “tolerance,” “responsibility” and “sensitivity.” We even congratulate ourselves for having the “editorial judgment” to make “pluralism” possible. “Readers were well served… without publishing the cartoons,” said a Wall Street Journal spokesman. “CNN has chosen to not show the cartoons in respect for Islam,” reported the cable network. On behalf of the BBC, which did show some of the cartoons on the air, a news editor subsequently apologized, adding: “We’ve taken a decision not to go further… in order not to gratuitously offend the significant number” of Muslim viewers worldwide. Left unmentioned is the understanding (editorial judgement?) that “gratuitous offense” leads to gratuitous violence. Hence, fear - not the inspiration of tolerance but of capitulation”…
Diana West http://www.washingtontimes.com/op-ed/dwest.htm
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, misdiagnosing it, and then misapplying the wrong remedies.”
Groucho Marx
Has anyone tried the new all copper .45 ACP loads? Any thoughts on accuracy and feeding? Off to the range, will check back later. . . .
To all the graduates of the Joseph Goebbels School of Journalism. The alphabet channels abc\cbs\cnn\nbc\msnbc\&Fox and all the newspaper rags, NYT\LAT\HoustonBarnicle\etc who said you wouldn’t print the Mohammad cartoons because of:
1)Respect for Muslims
2)Sensitivity to Muslims
3)It is Forbidden to print likeness of Mohammad
4)And all the other excuses you used.
You did not give the real reason as you lied once again.
The real statement from the Propaganda Pimps should have read:
We were scared to death to print the cartoons because we are so afraid the IslamoFacists will Kick our Asses too……
phil #13 Here is more fuel for your fire.
http://www.theeagle.com/stories/020806/texas_20060208050.php
The rest of Ronald Reagan’s “Evil Empire” speech can be found here:
http://www.nationalcenter.org/ReaganEvilEmpire1983.html
It’s a real gem. Happy Birthday(2/06)Mr. President.
#14 Squawk
Interesting but not surprising to me coming from the media south of the border. It is the Dinosaurus Rexus media in the USA that holds themselves up as the beacon of Freedom of Speech and expression.
I bet the movie critics on the Dinosaurus Rexus TV news channels will have no problem praising The Da Vinci Code when it comes out.
I can hear it now:
Masterpiece…..Stunning
Brilliant….
Thought provoking….
Uh,pardon me Mr Dinosaurus Rexus Media Movie Critic. Can you tell me one more time, why didn’t your employer print those Mohammad cartoons?
“They were scared to death to print the cartoons because they were afraid the IslamoFacists would Kick their Asses too……”
I’m so sick of Liberals putting it all on us to pay for the irresponsible people.
Here’s another example:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3651775.html
How anyone can argue that requiring people to comply with the law by getting auto insurance is a problem is beyond me. If you can’t afford insurance, don’t drive! If you need to get somewhere, find the money for the insurance. What kills me is these people who claim they can’t afford it (other than the elderly) are probably pissed off that they won’t be able to drive to the store for their booze and cigarettes.
You wonder why I shake my head.
Damn Liberals.
If the law states you must have insurance then you need to have visual proof on your vehicle.Maybe something like your inspection sticker that can be easily spotted by the cops. The problem is, people can go out and start a policy to get the car then not make any payments.
Or how about a general plan only covering damage to another vehicle for the poor and elderly on fixed income. They can contribute a portion and the rest of the revenue can come from money that is generated by a tax on money sent to Mehico and other foreign countries.That should be billions.
As long as we are on the subject. I think its time to start making Mehico pay for any illegal Mehican citizen in this country who needs healtcare,is in our criminal justice system or anything else that requires US citizens to pay for. Mehico I am sure has some assets that can be tapped.When a Mexican national commits a crime in the US, Mehico should have to pay any damages too. If they want to send their poor here thats fine. Start paying for them.
Here’s a report on illegal immigration I’ve been meaning to post. CIS’ site is a good one.
http://www.cis.org/articles/2005/back1405.html
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This particular report actually focuses on legal immigration.
Kinda quiet today. I just got back from Galveston. Man it was cold and windy. The bay was a little browner than usual but not much. He,He.
I have been reading some articles on the crazy muzlums and the Iran making Israel disappearing thingy. Me thinks these nuts are gearing up for a global nuke fest and they dont give a rats ass if they get one too because they are going to muzlum disneyworld to see allah mouse.
We better get ready. I dont see any sign our government is getting ready. All I see is panels and commities on how to impeach Republicans.
When these crazy muzlums all go after Israel we better be ready. I dont think Israel can take on the whole region at one time. It will come from all sides.
The only way I see to stop this is to go ahead and take out Tehran and Damascus now. With those two as the example I dont think the other boys will want to play with their toys anymore when they see that action.
The hell with rebuilding too. Just set up a crap load of wells and pump til its dry.
Yep. After 9/11 all they did was rearrange the deck chairs and call it the office of Homeland Security. The amount of money that’s been handed out to the states that has been spent on non-security stuff is a crime.
I think Israel will strike first, as they have in the past. Who knows what will happen after that.
I have said it before—GW’s legacy will not be a good one. He will be remembered as the president that let the borders (and ports) remain a sieve.
It didn’t take very many goons to pull of 9/11.
Act II will not be pretty.
OK, I realize copper .45 ACP loads are not as ’sexy’ as Mooselimb cartoons and their ‘response’ to them (or illegals, for that matter), but, if things ever ‘go south’ in this country, it might be good to know a good load for old slabsides. . . . .
More Muslim free speech haters.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=local&id=3896166
The Religion of Peace vs Valentine’s Day. I mean why would they like a day that celebrates love?
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=62679
#23, Mountainman, I’ve shot everything from reloads (mine and those bought at gun shows) to factory new and mil surplus in my old Mark IV Series 70.
I have shot Barnes solids in my old 30-06 and never worried about it. The worries I have about solid copper loads are, #1 cost, # 2 Barrel problems, #3 bullet weight.
At 230 grains, the factory load will take out a bad guy with one good hit. If it takes you 2 or 3 Ok. Practice…Practice…Practice. I load my house gun clips with 180 grain Silver tip hollow points. They are probably almost as expensive as the copper ones, but will not shoot through reasonable walls or mooselems. Now, if you are thinking car doors or through your front door, go with the solids.
Buy more clips for your slabside and put the “good stuff” in a couple, and load up the cheap stuff in the rest. Cheap ammo will make you shoot more often.
Even if you only shoot every other month or so, you will get really good.
I can’t see a copper load heavier than 180 grains or so. Correct me if I am wrong. 180 grains in .45ACP IS MIN.
Is this your only defense arm? If you have other defenses the equation changes. Just currious.
Well, its time to get out the lawn chairs,coolers full of beer and face them toward Iran. This is gonna make the 4th of July look like a kids birthday party.
GWB lied and mullahs fried.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/02/12/wiran12.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/02/12/ixnewstop.html
man i have not been on here in forever, i have a robotics thingy i have to do and well it is a major time killer and i proboly won’t ahve time till the end of febuarry so don’t come up with any thing to kool
#28 Welcome back kid
I think most of the regulars have gone sleepy…sleepy already tonight. I posted to Mountainman earlier and even he has given up. Or Is this superbowl again?
What is your robotics project? I got to write some software for the Shuttle robotic arm years ago. Dang that was fun.
I think most of the LSTers are out testing their
arms for the upcoming standoff with Iran. I have
gone through a few boxes myself and feel prepared.
Smack
My arms are tired from carrying more stuff to the attic. Dang I need to get some target cowbell in tomorrow. Also need to get some serious gun cleaning in. Arrrrrg it will be in the 20’s manyana, so the cleaning will be where I will be short term.
I think we are in for another shock and awe demo from our combined military forces. This Mohamod dim pig in Iran is so damn stupid, he can’t look at Iraq and connect the dots to Teheran and Umm smoking crater.
We even may get some help from our Euro folks, now that the Islam jerks have rioted over frigin comics there. You come on my property with a pull start hat and I will shoot you.
Uh…baseball caps, ok, cowboy hats ok. No shoot.
Honey do you think this is too big? Uncle Squawk likum big bang bangs. And for around the cave protection. For traveling downtown I pack light.
And on the front of the cave that says this.
This place is gaurded 3 nights a week by a guy with a 12 gauge shotgun and a dog. Your problem is figuring out which three nights.
I have an old trucker bud of mine that has more money than sense. He built one of these. SUHWEEET.
Damn it’s slow tonight.
Where is everybody?
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everybody
Anybody?
marc
#32
I’d love to see that place turned into a 9 inch thick glass parking lot. I gotta wonder how Russia will feel about someone messing with their sugar daddy?
Sleepy…Sleepy Squawk.
Mrs is calling me to bed. Lay down Sally…Oky Doky.
marc
#38
Nighty night
The day started making fun of the fear
MSM has of the muslums then everybody
cleaned their guns.
I think everybody has been cleaning guns
today.
http://michellemalkin.com/archives/004536.htm
Hey.
Squawk: Open this tomorrow with a call for us and US to do some serious dammage to these frigin infidels.
They are getting away with more really bad things than I can accept. If they do this in Houston, and even if I am an old Fart, I will load , lock, and shoot some of them.
marc
It’s comin, it just ain’t got here yet. I think what keeps the Muslims from rioting here is that Americans are allowed to keep arms in their homes and on their person.
I may be wrong but it seems to me that these riots (I refuse to call it demonstrations) are taking place in countries with tight firearms rules. Just a thought.
Half of America is pulling at the bit.
Half of America is locking the barn door.
Frustration, Frustration.
NAT PIERCE
#43
I read a bunch of blogs and tons of news stories and there is a tension and anticipation I’ve not seen since the first Iraq war.
They are in deep doo do. Damn I wish I was younger.
I got in on the smart bomb thing in 1970. I got in on the .45 CP thing in ‘70.
Whoa, Squawk! That Mossberg 590 is awesome! That’d make the turbins fly, wouldn’t it?
Man, it is about TIME we pay back those m$@%##ers for the hostages in ‘79. I can’t believe it took us 27 years to make up for what that stupid B@#*h Jimmy Carter did to us. Having a pacifist for a neighbor is fine. But for a leader of a country, it’s madness and outright dangerous.
I know it may get messy for awhile, but it is gonna feel so good to kick the hell out of those mullahs. I just hope we really take the gloves off this time. Show ‘em what happens when you make the United States angry enough.
I don’t think this is copy… well..
Squawk, this drive’s for you- - >
http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/eecummings/331
Ok ‘Sally just whacked me and said good night lst marc.
Last, NITE FOLKS.
Nite marc
Cameraguy
I got a buddy that collects firearms and that was his favorite too. It’ll clear an alley and peel and pummel the trash into bits at the back wall.
Nat Pierce
The darn link did not work.
I googled the link.
Did not pick it for anything
except the Brand.
It reminded me of my new 1870 B.
Miss Print,
1810 B
So forget the fact that ratings are down which means lower revenues and profits, they should have kept Linda Lorelle on the prime time news because she’s black.
Yep, let’s boycott the station for making a reasonable business decision.
You wonder why I shake my head.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3653440.html
I found an opinion piece (by an LA National Guardsman who just returned from Iraq) in the LA Times (surprisingly) that mirrors Edd’s views that the people at home are fed a very one-sided view of the war:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-op-parry12feb12,0,5639903.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions
There’s nothing like a soldier who has returned home to let the MSM know what is really happening in Iraq
flygal
Ratings are down on the local news because its not news. Its a bunch of PC crap combined with whats on fire and throw in a car wreck or two.
Marc, it is now Sunday a.m. I had given up, seems the ‘locals’ had called it quits early yesterday. . . . I have .45’s in all sizes, and practice regularly, also a pre-70 ‘06, several AKs and several pump 12s and an auto 12. Also a current blackbelt and offensive and defensive training in edged weapons. I have a reasonable expectation of surviving. . . my social load for .45 is Winchester XST, but was wondering about the copper loads as I no no one I know have tried them. Thanks for the response and advice. Lock n load!
Britains Abu Ghrab get ready for it.
Exclusive: Brutal & British caught on video
Front page of the story
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk
Great commentary???? You decide.
NEWS OF THE WORLD COMMENT
HEROES SHAMED BY THESE THUGS
I just wish the guy that filmed the scene would STFU, his comments are sure to add to the emotion and anger that is sure to come.
Marc, sorry for the typo, I noticed it when I was checking for a response. That should read - pre ‘64 Model 70, and SXT. . . . sorry should not engage the fingers prior to the brain receiving the requesite amount of a.m. caffeine.
#56,
Thanks,that made my day. We need more of that and maybe these animals will learn to stop throwing rocks at people with guns. These are supposed to be the muzlum tough guys huh! “Yeh Ali lets go throw some rocks and fireballs at the British troops. They are a bunch of infidels we are tough muzlums.” I say let the muzlum world see these pusswas get their asses kicked.
Just like more cowbell we need more muzlums getting the crap beat out of them on video. muzlums gone wild 2. I also thought the play by play guy was great. Maybe get mean Gene out of retirement for an after ass kicking interview like on WWF.
“So Ali, you really took a beating today.”
“Yeh, Gene, I did,but I did throw a good rock at that one marine.It got real close. I have been working on my throwing for a while now. Well, next week I’ll be back and I will bring a bigger rock and we’ll see how those guys handle the great Ali!!!”
When it comes to Home Defense, I’m a traditionalist:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f1/M1897shotgun.jpg
The old solutions are the best ones, although I have added a mag lite and lazer to the front end for night time stuff.
The best thing about his puppy is that you can keep the trigger down and work the slide. Everytime that slide goes forward, another shot goes out…next best thing to full auto you can get.
In the house it’s loaded with #4 Buck and for coyotes (both the four and two legged variety) it’s loaded with Buck and Ball, which is one .69 caliber slug followed by six pieces of 00 Buck (approx .30 cal.)
I have bought some reproduction WW2 M1910 shot shell pouches that have on the ammo belt for my M1 Garand.
These are currently backed up with a cimarron .45 Peacemaker reproduction and a .45 ACP M1917 Smith and Wesson.
THe Little Colonel has at her disposal a .38 of around 1915 vintage, a short barreled .410 loaded with slugs, and an Enfiled M1917 in .30-06.
Later this year, we’ll be upgrading the handgaun arsenal with one of these:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976375372.htm
I’ts a 7 inch barrel version of the venerable M1911 made in all Stainless Steel. I’ve owned 3 in the past (and before Ahnold made them famous in the Terminator). With the added weight in the front of the slide and a compensator, this is a sweet shooter that takes less time to get back on target and easier to make a second tap shot than the standard M1911, especially with semi-wadcutters. If I can find on, I’ll marry it to a Para Ordnance frame for the extra capacity.
And the first extr $16,000 I get, there will be a BAR in the mix, too,,
bwahahahahahahahaha
BTW;
Problems with Blogger sorted out now. If you enjoyed Edd’s story on the “tip increase” I found the original press release from DoD and link to it here:
http://battalions2.blogspot.com/
12 gauge shotguns…..the original point and shoots.
12 gauge shotguns……the original plug and play.
Funny story:
Was teaching the Little colonel how to shoot the Trench Sweeper. She was having some problems as here hands are small and I told here not to try it when I wasn’t around. I knew all that she needed was more practice, so when I went to work the next day I stopped by WalMart and picked up about 120 target loads. These were rela light loads and pretty damn cheap. I paid as much for those as I did the first 25 rounds of Buck I got when I brought the gun home.
Well, one of the things you don’t tell the Little Colonel is not to do something. While I was out buying cheap target loads, she was out in the back pasture shooting off damn near all the 00 buck I had bought for the damting. When I got home, she professed to have adeqate knowledge on the feeding and care of the M1897, but didn’t want to do anymore shooting that day because of the gash the trigger guard had put on her finger.
There is nothing quite as recognizeable as the sound of a shell being racked into pump shotgun, I think it connects down to the cellular level of our being. . . .
Mountina;
That’s the main reason I bought it…that sound has stopped more situations of import than shooting the damting ever did.
And with that Buck and Ball backing you up, you can do it with confidence…..
#64 Sarge
You should have forgotten the target loads and brought home Band-Aids instead ;0)
Although if she has to use it on someone, Band-Aids might be “putting lipstick on a pig.”
Mountainman
#63
There is nothing quite as recognizeable as the sound of a shell being racked into pump shotgun, I think it connects down to the cellular level of our being. . . .
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Definitely will cause the old sphincter muscles to contract grabbing the skivvies and creating a colon pup tent.
A few years ago, I was doing a Living History demonstration down at Presidio La Bahia in Goliad. Living History is nwhere you dress in uniforms and gear from a specific period in History and give public educational presentations about that period in character as someone who was living then. Thisn particular demonstration was on te Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916.
The M97 had been issued to or purchased by cooks of the period to shoot game to add to the company mess (but without the “trench sweeper stuff), and a few of these had figured largely in the fight at Columbus New Mexico the night Pancho Villa raided the town. When he did, the only soldiers awake were the mess details getting breakfast ready.
Both me and a buddy of mine had brough an M97, and in order to demonstrate to the crowd the effectiveness of the weapon, and especially the “slam fire” technique, we each loaded up with 6 rounds of 12 ga blanks, and had a “race” to see which ine of us could empty thier weapon first.
We both planted the piece on our hips and at the command of “GO,” let ‘er rip…
12 ga blanks use a black powder charge because the noise is louder than ball powder when there’s nothing in front of it. Have two guys fire 6 rounds each of that stuff in 12 seconds (which is easy to do with blanks b/c there’s no recoil) and you get a LOT of smoke to go with a BUNCH of noise. anmd when you are in an enclosed parade ground situation like in the Presido there, it kind of hangs in the air right where it was made.
We turned and had to step out of this cloud of smoke in order to address the crowd. Every dam person in that crowd was as quite as a churchmouse and had jaws agape. I confidently announced:
“Everything on the parade ground is now dead.”
Best applause I ever got in 15 years of doing Living History…and that includes the flamethrower demonstrations at the Nimitz Museum.
$65
I would have, sue, if I’d known she was going to shoot off $40.00 worth of buck shot to practice with. I spent the next week wondering how I was going to portect the Compound with 4 rounds of 00 buck and a 120 rounds of #9 Target….
#69 - “Definitely will cause the old sphincter muscles to contract grabbing the skivvies and creating a colon pup tent.”
Once again, Squawk…err…I mean D.J. you have topped yourself on the use of descriptive terms. Maybe “Squawk” can award you one of his USCS Awards since you’re not employed by or affiliated with, LST
I watched a little of the Senate hearings on Katrina last friday. I was struck at how well he was treated by the Victicrats, the same ones who were calling for his head just a few months ago. Then I realized what was going on: He was blaming higher-ups for his failure and now the Victicrats could use him to bash the Pres. It was a disgusting display of hypocrisy. Then this morning I saw some refreshing commentary by Bob Schieffer on “Face the Nation”. Somehow I doubt Gunga Dan would have been this candid.
#71 - the “he” being Michael “Brownie” Brown. Gotta read those posts before I submit!
What gets me about this whole Katrina mess is that everybody is focused on the gummints “response” to the disaster.
Nobody seems to be focused on how the gummint told NoLa that they whould be “prepared” for this disaster and were ignored by those truly responsible, and nobody is focusing one who little the problem would have been had that town been evacuated. Choclate Ray had just as much warning as did the Feds, and the gummint wouldn’t have needed to “respond” to the disaster by getting food and evacuation assets into a ruined city if he had done what he should have.
It’s a whole lot easier to get disaster relief to people sitting in a school auditorium 6 hours drive north or west of the duisaster site than it is to get into the middle of it.
But if we did it that way, we couldn’t blame Bush…..
Two reasons why I left New England a looooooong time ago:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060212/ap_on_re_us/snowstorm;_ylt=AnjjlKVnteRIb9yKxnA.3uys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ-
Weather like this:
Wind gusting to 40 mph blew the snow sideways and threatened coastal flooding in New England. And in a rare display, lightning lit up the falling snow before dawn in the New York metro area.
By late morning, 22.8 inches of snow had fallen in Central Park, the city’s second heaviest snowfall on record, surpassed only by the 26.4 inches that fell in December 1947.
and idiots like this:
“I personally love the snow,” she said. “I like snow shoveling. If you shovel snow all winter you can paddle a kayak or canoe all summer.”
The whole Katrina mess could be stopped in its tracks if only a Republican would start talking about the failed welfare state and the Dems who ran it. Does anyone besides me know these poor blacks were that way before GWB took office? From the way this is portrayed these folks were working and driving Hummers until GWB took office stole all their money.
The Repubs get what they deserve if they dont point this out. Screw em all.
#75 T -Bone:
It would be interesting to see how many NOLA’ians are /were on welfare proor to Katrina and what that number represents as a percentage of the cities population. Then compare that to some of the other major cities in the country. I wonder where one would start looking for that info or if it is even available. Any ideas anyone?
#75
Why we haven’t pounded home the message that this is what you get with decades of unchecked Liberalism, I don’t get.
Crossing cards: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, urged the Department of Homeland Security last week to speed implementation of the recently announced border-crossing cards for U.S. citizens. In a letter to DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, Cornyn said, “Increased security at our borders must be combined with policies that facilitate legal travel.” Cornyn also reiterated his request for DHS to extend the laser visa period to six months for legal Mexican visitors, giving them full parity with Canadians, his office said.
Chertoff announced the creation of border-crossing cards last month as a less-expensive alternative to passports to provide secure identification for border crossers.
Information: http://cornyn.senate.gov.
After Katrina when I saw the exodus from NO to here,
I went and got me one of these:
http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/defense.tpl
and one of these:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-xdpstl-long.shtml
I have never been much of a gun guy, especially now with having kids around. I just felt now was the time to make sure we are well armed. The Benelli
is amazing and I like the way the XD fits my hand.
This has got to be one of the slowest weekends ever! It’s Sunday and what, only 79 posts? Where are you guys and gals?
I shot my wad with #79
Do you guys think it’s crazy I post a Dan Patrick sign in my yard even though I can’t vote for him?
With the Mexican Army moving in from the south, the African-American horde charging from the east and all this talk of gunplay my guess is that they’re out manning the ramparts.
Neo,
Maybe everyone is watching the news of the great blizzard with their AC on. Can’t type - fingers frozen…. Send heat…..
#83
Should have said “the guvermint shud send me sum heat.”
Smacktle, did you guys get to see the George H. W. Bush locomotive yesterday?
Have any of you guys seen the first “damning” photo of President Bush “with” Abramoff?
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1158908,00.html?cnn=yes
Yep - that little tiny head waaaaaay back in the left-hand corner of the room is Mr Abramoff. Looks like a real intimate relationship to me. (pardon me whilst I dissect my tongue from out of my cheek!)
#86 - They get better (or worse depending on your sentiment).
Smacktle
#81
I don’t think its crazy at all! You never know who will be visiting folks in your neighborhood who live in District 7. Better yet, call everyone you know who lives in that district and tell them to vote for Dan!
I should have gone blockwalking this weekend, but it was just too cold for this Houston native!
BSue
#86
Garza is an Indian name?
In one of those pics where Garza has his hand on Bush’s shoulder, I can see a caption like: “Take your hand off my shoulder and I’ll take my fist from your gut!” Isn’t that a funny look on Bush’s face?
#87
Can’t see them getting any better or worse…at least those inn the Time article….Jacko is way in the back…they had to put a circle around his postage stamp sized head to even see him. Otherewise, the pics are no more better or worse than the falous ones of Calvin Coolidge, unless of course you don’t think Presidents should be meeting with Indian Chiefs…..
#85 Wil Barnes
I went to Hydes, couldn’t stay long, had both kids
no wife. No train. The irony of it is that my wife
saw it on Hardy toll road coming back from Houston.
Gee, nobody commented on my #17. I thought sarge would be offering me a ride to the voting station!
Shakey;
Teh compopund is in the Rosenberg ETJ. I can report that I support the program…no votes are necessary.
I do agree that seeing this policy as something that inordinated affects “the working” poor is a perfect example of Liberal Stupidity. Uninsured drivers have a negative effect on the economy and the environment as they usally display the same neglect twoards thier automobile that they do thier insurance. This will also have an effect on illegals, too. In RichRose, at least, it seems that most of the uninsured drivers are alos illegals driving vehicles that are hanging over the edge of decrepitude.
headshaker my question is if they start enforcing the law are the ins. co. gonna get rid of the uninsured motorist ins. I have to pay for even though everybody is supposed to be insured.
#92 - But shakey, where’s your compassion? The uninsured aren’t criminals, they’re disenfranchised drivers
I’m not sure we’ll see it with our current city council but it would be nice. Hell, they won’t even let the police ask if you’re a legal citizen. My guess is uninsured drivers are a big reason insurance rates are so high. I don’t really understand how you can drive without insurance. You have to show proof twice a year and when you renew your license. I’ve been hit by uninsured drivers twice in the last two years. They’re probably still driving but I get a $150 ticket for not wearing a freakin seat belt.
I would also like to know where is the ACLU protecting my rights when I can be ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt when it endangers noone but myself
Shakey
#17
You can ride with me and my sex-o-lette in my pimp mobile to the polls. Food and wine andentertainment will be available.
I’m finally getting a chance to pop in! Was busy all day yesterday, and visited my parents today. Gimmee a minute to get caught up on what’s going on…
#97
Ummm… where’s squawk?
Phoenix
#98
Why right here. Did ja miss my smiling face around here. Don’t mind #97. He’s my evil twin that drops in every once in a while.
100?
heh heh Sarge said Teh in #93. Sarge I did not know you were so le3t.
Anyone hear from Wino lately?
Some of you are so resentful of CBS for daring to broach the subject of the favoritism President Bush received during his National Guard service that you probably missed Mike Wallace’s 60 Minutes segment tonight that told the stories of some real military heroes. These wounded veterans deserve the best we as a nation can offer them as they adjust to life after combat.
#103
Actually, I saw that. My parents watch 60 Minutes and Sunday nights while they eat. Maybe it aids my dad’s digestion. Anyway… I was very impressed with how these men and women have no lost their spirit and have exceeded doctors’ expectations in their recoveries. Especially the young woman who was given a 2% chance of ever coming out of the coma and living. I cannot even begin to imagine what these soldiers have been through.
Incredible courage in war and in life
So Wil
Why do you want to start off what could be a decent discussion by this statement.
“Some of you are so resentful of CBS for daring to broach the subject of the favoritism President Bush received”
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That is going to draw my attention everytime.
Sqauwk
MODERATOR.
Wil
On a happier note. I am amazed at their courage. Just goes to show me that my little problems in life are just that, Little.
Will, are you talking about
1. people resentful of CBS remaining
in business
2. favoritism the President proportedly
received
3. the hyperelderly Mike Wallace
4. the care and treatment of U.S.
military casualties
or are you…
i’m back,
first this is the robotics i am in not much of anything exept time eater:L
http://www.efta-us.org/programs/scitech/2006/edc.aspx
and i have a freind whos dad is a gun dealer and thus has 2 mac 10’s in his room and for his 16th his dad gave him twins(.45’s Mother Of PEarl handels gold inlaid with the family name)
oh yeah and the have 3 BAR’s
kidwittehtape
#109
Pictures Kid we gotta have pictures of the robot and the guns.
Wil Barnes
#103
Why did you have to lead into this:
when you had a perfectly good comment to make about our military? Do you always want to just stir things up?
squawk, so many comments here begin with “stupid liberals…”; “Democrats who hate America…”; etc. that I thought I was being charitable.
“kidwittehtape
#109
Pictures Kid we gotta have pictures of the robot and the guns.”
Right
Squawk
#106
Seems great minds think alike! I posted mine (#111) before I knew you had posted yours!
Wil Barnes
#112
I have never said “stupid liberals” That’s an oxymoron!
And those posts catch my attention also.
Squawk
#115
To whom are you addressing? I was just responding to what Wil said in his #112.
Oh, the Peace generation, remember?
http://www.gilscottheron.com/lyrevol.html
Kid
We have to have pictures! You have to clear this with your LST family doncha know?
#103 - Wil, I said something positive about CBS just this morning in #71. I think he’s been a welcome change from Dan the Man. Too bad its looking like they’ll replace him with the likes of Katie Couric.
I missed 60 minutes. I’ve seen one too many anti-Catholic stories and Andy Rooney gives us a glimpse of what George Carlin will be like in … about 50 years. Pluck those damn eyebrows! He could have a family of endangered small primates living in that forest.
#117 - One of Gil Scott Heron’s other cute little ditties was “Whitey on the Moon”. Can’t you just feel the love?
I second that, Kid. If you’re gonna build some kind of armed-to-the-teeth cyborg assassin, you damn well better show us.
By the way, not to get everyone’s hopes up, but details on the February LST Barblogging Tour stop will be posted first thing tomorrow morning.
It’s Woody!
#120 - “Not Televised” NT was written by someone who new how to make words work.
Redo some of the lyrics and it fits t