Life Happens

I apologize to my 3.2 readers for the dearth of posts.

The XO is 5.5 months away from completing her degree in nursing.

Still waiting to find the time to kill some more paper people. (That'd be targets, not shallow, fake persons)

I did make the time to reread Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
I Highly recommend it to anyone confused by the state of the world.

An interesting take on ObamaCare

Nutshell version screw 90% of the US to "help" 4% get health insurance.

My thought is this. When job shopping, get a job that matches your priorities. What those priorities are, is for you to decide. Flexible hours, night shift, higher pay, less of a commute, health insurance, whatever. It's all about compromise, I could make 30% more in salary but would have to commute an extra 12 hours a week; this is a deal-breaker for me. If my employer switches to some craptastic health insurance plan, or forces me to commute to a satellite office an hour farther away; I will go somewhere else.

You just cannot legislate good judgement, morality, or motivation.

I wish the legislature would realize they're not God and stop trying to play him on TV.

Link here

This just doesn't sound like a good idea.

The Federal Reserve, already arguably the most powerful agency in the U.S. government, will get sweeping new authority to regulate any company whose failure could endanger the U.S. economy and markets under the Obama administration's regulatory overhaul plan.


Link here:

National Health Care is going to suck

In a nutshell, a 20 year old non smoker will pay the same premiums as a 55 year old chain-smoking obese diabetic. That doesn't seem fair to me.

I choose to not drink and drive or speed. Therefore I have a clean driving record and enjoy lower insurance premiums commensurate with the lower risk of the insurance company paying claims due to my actions.

I've enjoyed the highly polarized comments the most.

As a side note McDonalds (yes, the original entry level job) has health insurance available for all employees. If health insurance is your highest concern, get your own policy or get a job that has one.

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/11/obama-health-care-reform-insurance-business-healthcare-obamacare.html?feed=rss_popstories

The brown shirts and indoctrination of the youth has begun.

download
Enjoy

or watch here

Islam

Found this well written dialogue on the meaning of Islam

"Islam has a number of distinctive traits: it insists on the
worship of *one* and only The One God (Allah), specifically
in opposition to the multiplicity of (what we call) pagan
deities, and it is the duty of the Muslim to carry out a
struggle (Jihad, confrontation, warfare) against the worship
of these deities. The word "Islam" means "submission" to
the will of The One; peace (both external and internal) will
be achieved when all submit to Him. God is thus conceived
as primarily a holder of slaves; consequently, slavery as an
institution receives little if any disapprobation under
Islam."

Thanks, but I'll pass.
My one true God blessed his creations with the blessing of free will.
This is in direct contradiction of what is stated above.

I will not submit.

The robots are coming

I had a "2 question survey" from "Survey 2000"

Do you want higher or lower taxes?
Are you pro-life?

Apparently the voice recognition software can't decide if "chicken" is higher or lower.
Or if "Fuck-Wit" is a yes or a no.

The last thing it said was "2024613460"

Who wants to pay more taxes? No one that earns a living. I'm going to "Give back" when I'm damn ready to. I will give charity to whom I see fit as to deserving it. I will not have my goods and chattel seized for "redistribution".

I don't have much to say.
If America is no longer the land of liberty where is a free man to go to live free?

More of the same fun BS (see edit at bottom)

I got an Email from a reputable source here is the text.


More scary sh1t from the Obama administration.
Gentlemen,

I am an 11B {Infantryman} currently assigned at Fort Campbell . I live off post, with my firearms (which I don't bring on post for any reason). A very frightening thing happened at work yesterday. I was ordered to fill out a list containing my firearm information. This included make, model, caliber, and serial number of all firearms I currently possess. In addition, I was also required to list registration information, location of all weapons individually, and information regarding any Concealed Carry Weapons permits I possess.
If you are like me, then the people you work with {already} know you have firearms. So I had to list at least some. I tried to talk to my 1SG (who is normally approachable through proper channels) to find out what this is for, and I was basically told, "I don't give a $*!&@%, just put your info on the form."
I don't know how high this goes, but I am hearing that this is going on in other units at Fort Campbell as well. It just seems a little coincidental to me that within {the last} 90 days: the most anti-firearm President in history is inaugurated, some of the nastiest anti-firearm laws are put on the table in Washington, and then the Army comes around wanting what amounts to a registration on all firearms, even if they are off post, and doesn't provide any reason or purpose as to why.
I fear something really nasty is blowing in the wind here. I have been in almost 8 years, and never have any of my units asked for this information. If any of you out there have any info as to what all this crud is about please chime in. Otherwise consider yourself warned. I have already posted this on every other firearm forum I am a member of to get the word out.
Here it is folks.



(EDIT thank Dr faulken)

not entirely true
http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/campbell.asp

See comments for more info

Things will get worse before they get better

H.R. 2159

The path to hell is paved with good intentions.

No guns for terrorists.

Don't like abortion... you're a terrorist
Tax protester... you're a terrorist
Animal rights activist... you're a terrorist
Support 3rd party... you're a terrorist
Black separatist... you're a terrorist
War protester... you're a terrorist
Environmental activists... you guessed you're terrorists too
Illegal immigration protester ... terrorists too.

Most Christians, all libertarians, Greenpeace/PETA supporter, new black panthers, code pink.

basically everyone is a terrorist, except the cops, unless they are.

http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=97491

The great property rights grab is in effect

Sen Feingold has submitted legislation that give the Federal Government purview over every drop of water, or any depression capable of holding water.

What bullshit justification can they possibly come up with to convince the American people that it's in our interest to allow this.

http://dprogram.net/2009/05/08/feingold-bill-gives-all-us-water-to-the-feds/

Rantings will be missed

Sorry to hear about the oppressive overlords putting the kibosh on your free speech.

I hope you're still getting a paycheck.

I know I'll miss the "The Joys and Annoyances of Life in General".

I tried to send an email to you, but it bounced.

I purposefully left off emails addresses, names, URLs, etc for anonymity's sake.

You know who you are.

Thanks Mr. UPS-guy

Had a signature slip on the door on Friday.

2,160 rds of 5.45x39 steel core ammo, not bad for $313 shipped.

The best part is no "sorry, it's on back order waiting".
Ordered on 4/20 around 11PM arrived on 5/1 around noon.

http://www.rguns.net/ammo.shtml#545-Crate

The sad thing is people are paying $400-500 at the gun shows and on gunbroker.com.

Maybe I should sell one of the 1080rd SPAM cans for $325 and break even...

No I'll just take a friend shooting again, maybe a hoplophobe to convert.

Thanks Mr. President

USA Buys Enough Guns in 3 Months to Outfit the Entire Chinese and Indian Army.

1.5Billion rounds of ammo too.

http://www.ammoland.com/2009/04/22/usa-buys-enough-guns-in-3-months-to-outfit-the-entire-chinese-and-indian-army/

God bless America, and may he have mercy on the soul of those who try to invade or usurp our sovereignty and freedom.

An honorable politician????

Mayor got off with a warning for 45 in a 40 zone.

Asked for a Citation, and got it.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090417/ap_on_fe_st/odd_mayor_s_ticket

Happy Easter...not if you are a kidnapper

Happy Easter to Capt. Richard Phillips

Finally the dogs of war were loosed.

Link here

Negligent discharge

RAPID CITY, S.D. – A stop at a fast-food restaurant's drive-through on Tuesday afternoon led to a trip to the hospital after a man accidentally shot himself in the leg with a pistol. The 24-year-old man was apparently trying to clear the weapon when it went off and hit him in the calf.

Police said the man didn't need a permit because the gun wasn't concealed, so he didn't break any laws.

His name was not released.

Link

Thankfully he only hurt himself, that and SD has some reasonable laws.
In VA an asshole DA could try the reckless endangerment rap.

PS 2 posts in 1 day don't see it happening until the next full moon.

Bill would give Obama power to shut down Internet

Am I the only one that sees this as a bad idea?

The President -
(2) may declare a cybersecurity emergency and order the limitation or shutdown of Internet traffic to and from any compromised Federal Government or United States critical infrastructure information system or network;
(6) may order the disconnection of any Federal Government or United States critical infrastructure information systems or networks in the interest of national security;

Article
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040209-obama-cybersecurity-bill.html

Full bill text (PDF) is available here

pointless time sink

http://chickenjoe.mybrute.com/

create a character and let them fight.
really pointless you have no control over anything about them except their name

Criticize the police get your personal property siezed

http://carlosmiller.com/2009/04/02/phoenix-police-raid-home-of-blogger-whose-writing-is-highly-critical-of-them/

Nutshell:

Shine a light on the cockroaches with a badge and then they scatter.
(The vast majority of LEOs are honorable men and women duty-bound to serve and protect)

Exercise your 1st amendment rights and apparently forfeit your 5th amendment rights to due process and deprivation of life, liberty and property.

Ron Paul rocks hard

http://www.ronpaul.com/2009-03-29/ron-pauls-speech-in-st-louis-missouri/

you can skip the video and just read the transcript.

Can someone give me 3 VALID reasons why he was not nominated for president?

"because he speaks the truth" is NOT a valid reason

IS the law too good for you?

I respect LEOs, well the 99% that act with integrity, honesty, and a desire to do the right thing.

This guy not so much.

I have friends that chose public service for their careers and work hard to support the ideals of "Protect and Serve". Then dipshits like this yahoo, abuse their power ignore the rule of law and recklessly endanger the people they are sworn to protect.

It's that 1% that screws the rest of us.

I sincerely hope that Cpl. Martinez learns from his mistake and is a better and more humble person for it.

Ammo storage, counters, stats, and stuff

To my 3 readers I say "Thanks".

To the 1 that has me bookmarked "Wow I'm honored"
To the 1 that has Google reader do the work "Well Done, that's what I use"

I picked "Frell Me" to be something odd, it is odd enough to be #5 result from Google.

Anybody out there have any thoughts on what to use for ammo storage?
It needs to lock from casual thieves, children, pets, or the like.
I'm not worried about the weight, because it'll be full of ammo, bolted to concrete, and won't easily moved.
Cheap is a plus.

Ammo cans are supposed to pop open when rounds cook off, sometimes they don't and turn into bombs.
A safe full of ammo IS a bomb.

What the Frell

Read this pile of crap

Apparently I'm going to be a domestic terrorist.
Talk about job security
Railroading anyone that thinks differently than you do (or that bothers to observe at all) and, not so subtly, calling them a threat to national security.

The citizens are the national security.

Who protect life and limb when the agencies fail their assigned tasks?
The citizens

For proof look at the Korean shopkeeper in LA holding off looters 4/30/1992
Reference here:

There is nothing the government can do for you that you cannot do cheaper or better.

Got ten minutes to kill??

http://www.wethepeoplefoundation.org/

I found this in my random wanderings.

Bad tidings AKA What the hell have you people done?

First of all... ARE YOU FRELLING KIDDING ME?

February 26, 2009
Beijing, China -- Sources at the United States Embassy in Beijing China have just CONFIRMED to me that the United States of America has tendered to China a written agreement which grants to the People's Republic of China, an option to exercise Eminent Domain within the USA, as collateral for China's continued purchase of US Treasury Notes and existing US Currency reserves!

Read more fun news here and here

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

It would seem that our elected officials and their appointees have a devised way out of the oath they took. "to the best of my ability" a 10 year old could do a better job of not selling this country. What the hell have you people done?

Ammo prices

$220 for 1K rounds of 9mm isn't highway robbery but it sure does suck when it's all twice as much to buy as 1 year ago.

But then again 9mm is a lot cheaper than .45ACP.

Methinks I'll start shooting 22s more.

Range report

Dang I need to take some pictures.

in an hour we burned through
75 12Ga
200 45ACP
~300 22lr.

Conclusions reached:

Road flares do not ignite when shot.
45 ACP will not penetrate 1/4" mild steel (but will dent it and make a satisfying clang)
Shooting aerosol cans is uneventful
Shooting stuff is fun

People annoy me

I have a few music related items for sale on Craigslist.

Should I even respond to the people that are offering 150 for something I'm asking 275 for? The thing retails in used condition for $350 at a store. I counter offered $200 (just so I can pay down my new toy debt, and get some free space back). The schmuck got offended.

The same guy, who 4 weeks prior was trying to sell the same item for $375.

What the hell is wrong with people?
When I buy on C/L I find something I like at a price I like, offer 10% less than they ask and pay cash. No fuss no muss.

new toys

Taurus pt-92 can't wait to break it in.

random musings on the Interwebs

http://daysofourtrailers.blogspot.com/2009/02/ugh-why-me-here.html

and

http://digg.com/political_opinion/The_myth_of_the_gun_show_loophole

Enjoy the highly polarized comments on Digg

Range report

It was very windy today out on the tax dollar supported sighting in range.

So after Lurch, Mr Metro, and I got tired of all the paper targets blowing away; we improvised.

Toss a coupla golf balls on the ground at 25 yards and see who can walk out to the 100 yard line.

I won, 6 out of 10 hits.
I was only there to zero my scope, the wind hampered that a bit, I'm still hitting high and right about an inch at 50 yards.

not bad for a $125 used rifle that came with the scope.

Cross post to my 2.4 readers

http://savagebikebuild.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-should-scare-living-daylights-out.html

Quote of the day

"The Primary Function Of Government.. Is To Pretend To Fail"

Where oh where has the pistol ammo gone

Most shops in northern VA are out of or really low on .45ACP, this sucks.

I can't even run to Wal Mart to get blazer brass any more.

My guess is owners are concerned about the "Obama Ammo Tax" google it for for info.

What the hell have you people done.

Without a free and secure citizenry, we are just servants to our elected overlords.

Do you own any firearm?
Not for long, the not so subtle point of this bill is to criminalize constitutionally guaranteed behavior.

"..shall not be infringed."
This sure sound a hell of a lot like infringement.

More info from here

Full text of the bill here:

Can we get past this crap

Again celebrities are out of step with the real world.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFbWjG5_48E

I'm no big fan of Bill over on Fauxnews

January 20, 2009

An American took the oath to be president of the United States of America.

The 44th different person to do so

Now that a black man is president can we all get over the rhetoric and hype see just how well he does to "...faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States".

I wish President Obama well on most of his endeavors, I hope that several of them fail miserably.

The same can be said for any of the last presidents of the United States of America.