Lots of laws are Constitutional and still smell to high heaven. This outreeks all of them.
The justices did manage to rule that the "individual mandate" is a TAX, which is exactly opposite to what Osama has been telling us for the last three years.
As Borepatch puts it, "what a disaster for the Democratic Party".
Nancy Pee-Lousy may be celebrating right now - we'll see how she feels come mid-November.
Romney is already planning his repeal of this unspeakable monstrosity. We will see if he has the guts - and the Congressional backing - otherwise, we are stuck with the one of the worst aspects of (once) Great Britain...
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Americans with Disabilities Act
Just saw where the Justice Department has made a bunch of new declarations about the application of the ADA. http://www.access-board.gov/recreation/final.htm
Among them - shooting ranges must be wheelchair accessible at every firing station. This should do wonders for such sports as cowboy action shooting and anything that requires agility and speed.
Golf courses must have access to all putting greens, etc. How does someone in a wheelchair swing a golf club?
All new amusement park rides must be wheelchair accessible. I guess we've seen the last of amusement parks in America, not to mention little carnivals.
They already have forced many community swimming pools to close because the alternative was to install thousands of dollars worth of "access" equipment that likely will never be used in most cases.
The definition of "handicapped" is "anyone who feels handicapped for a physical or mental reason". I have a gimpy foot as a reminder of my motorcycle mishap - so conceivably I could get a "handicapped" license plate on my two-wheel motorcycle. Ludicrous.
Let's get a few things straight.
First, the world isn't fair, and the government cannot regulate fairness. No law ever changed reality, let alone human nature. No mountain will ever be wheelchair accessible and still be a challenge to climbers.
"Public" facilities - those run by government agencies - should be the ONLY targets of legislation like the ADA. Anything else is fascism.
Perhaps it's time for a little civil activism - if everyone applies for a handicapped sticker or license plate, and is denied because of a bureaucrat's decision, and sues, the federal government will be so tied up in lawsuits they might not be able to function.
Beautiful dreams...
Or, we could just repeal this feel-good piece of crap. If a business doesn't provide handicap access, for instance, they lose business, and if people feel strongly enough about it, there will be boycotts and such - and if the pressure is great enough, the business will adapt - "good will" is critical to a business.
Let social pressure change things - not lawmakers.
Among them - shooting ranges must be wheelchair accessible at every firing station. This should do wonders for such sports as cowboy action shooting and anything that requires agility and speed.
Golf courses must have access to all putting greens, etc. How does someone in a wheelchair swing a golf club?
All new amusement park rides must be wheelchair accessible. I guess we've seen the last of amusement parks in America, not to mention little carnivals.
They already have forced many community swimming pools to close because the alternative was to install thousands of dollars worth of "access" equipment that likely will never be used in most cases.
The definition of "handicapped" is "anyone who feels handicapped for a physical or mental reason". I have a gimpy foot as a reminder of my motorcycle mishap - so conceivably I could get a "handicapped" license plate on my two-wheel motorcycle. Ludicrous.
Let's get a few things straight.
First, the world isn't fair, and the government cannot regulate fairness. No law ever changed reality, let alone human nature. No mountain will ever be wheelchair accessible and still be a challenge to climbers.
"Public" facilities - those run by government agencies - should be the ONLY targets of legislation like the ADA. Anything else is fascism.
Perhaps it's time for a little civil activism - if everyone applies for a handicapped sticker or license plate, and is denied because of a bureaucrat's decision, and sues, the federal government will be so tied up in lawsuits they might not be able to function.
Beautiful dreams...
Or, we could just repeal this feel-good piece of crap. If a business doesn't provide handicap access, for instance, they lose business, and if people feel strongly enough about it, there will be boycotts and such - and if the pressure is great enough, the business will adapt - "good will" is critical to a business.
Let social pressure change things - not lawmakers.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Ads are gone
I finally got sick of giving a free ride to anyone Google wanted to post to my blog - so Google ads are gone.
It's not like I was ever going to see a payment from them, anyway. For the entire time they were enabled, I "earned" about $6 - and they only pay in multiples of some ridiculous amount.
It's not like I was ever going to see a payment from them, anyway. For the entire time they were enabled, I "earned" about $6 - and they only pay in multiples of some ridiculous amount.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Free CCW classes
Greetings in Freedom, Wisconsin Carry has a limited schedule of free concealed carry license training courses over the summer months. If you attend one of these classes, you will leave with the "proof of training" document you need to submit with your concealed carry license application to the State of Wisconsin. These classes are FREE and open to the public (but you must pre-register) If you already have your concealed weapons license please pass this information along to any friends/family who might need their proof of training to get their license as well. We have a few classes available currently: ---------------------- Beloit (Rock County) June 24th (this sunday) Sunday June 24 2012 9.am to 1pm at the Beloit Masonic Temple, Beloit, WI for details email: timelliottenv@yahoo.com --------------------------- Milwaukee: July 2nd 5pm to 9pm To attend this class email instructor Scott Schiefe for details - Ever_Vigilant@wi.rr.com ------------------------- July 7th Juneau Wisconsin (Dodge County) 1pm to 5pm Pumpkin Center Sportsmans Club: Register at the following link: http://www.pumpkincentersportsmens.com/register.htm Email instructor Rich Koprek with any questions: concealed@pumpkincentersportsmens.com -------------------------- Ixonia (Jefferson County): July 14h, 2012 9am to 1pm to attend this class email instructor Jim Burgess - jrjburgess@tds.net ----------------------------- For each of these classes, contact the instructor to reserve a space. You will also need to print and bring documents 1 - 6 from the following link to class: (these are class notes) http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc. www.wiscosnincarry.org nik@wisconsincarry.org www.youtube.com/wisconsincarry www.twitter.com/wisconsincarry www.facebook.com/groups/wisconsincarry
Saturday, June 16, 2012
$1.5e12 in savings over 10 years?
It's easy -
Too bad the typical Congresscritter is dumber than those squirrels...
Too bad the typical Congresscritter is dumber than those squirrels...
Friday, June 15, 2012
Musings
Damn.
Had so many good ideas for posts at work, and can't remember them now...
Got to get me a little notebook or audio recorder...
Had so many good ideas for posts at work, and can't remember them now...
Got to get me a little notebook or audio recorder...
Zen and the art of motocycle repair
Not much Zen, lots of wrenching action.
Wednesday, I got the gaskets I ordered for my XS650 - I found the pesky oil leak at last, coming from the front of the head gasket. Spent the evening putting the engine back together and reinstalling it.
It started with much effort and ran like crap. Timing was way off. Damn - I managed to get the cam timing off by one link in the chain. Too tired to do any more, so went in and took a hot soak.
Thursday, pulled the motor again - one hour - and found the cam indeed was one link advanced. Reset the cam, made DAMN sure it was right. After dinner, put it back in and tried it.
Started right up, ran nice. Set the timing, took a test ride. Runs good. Back to the garage.
Found the right exhaust pipe had spewed a slug of dirty black crap out - figure it was all the rich from when the cam was miss-set and carbon. No more smoke after that purged.
I count myself very lucky that I didn't bend a valve - this is an interference design.
Rode in to work this morning - ran real nice. No leaks apparent after letting it set all morning.
On the way home, stopped at the coin car wash and power-washed it to clean up the last of the dirty fingerprints and crud. No leaks apparent when I got home and parked it.
Now - we'll see if I can go a full tank without having to add oil...
Wednesday, I got the gaskets I ordered for my XS650 - I found the pesky oil leak at last, coming from the front of the head gasket. Spent the evening putting the engine back together and reinstalling it.
It started with much effort and ran like crap. Timing was way off. Damn - I managed to get the cam timing off by one link in the chain. Too tired to do any more, so went in and took a hot soak.
Thursday, pulled the motor again - one hour - and found the cam indeed was one link advanced. Reset the cam, made DAMN sure it was right. After dinner, put it back in and tried it.
Started right up, ran nice. Set the timing, took a test ride. Runs good. Back to the garage.
Found the right exhaust pipe had spewed a slug of dirty black crap out - figure it was all the rich from when the cam was miss-set and carbon. No more smoke after that purged.
I count myself very lucky that I didn't bend a valve - this is an interference design.
Rode in to work this morning - ran real nice. No leaks apparent after letting it set all morning.
On the way home, stopped at the coin car wash and power-washed it to clean up the last of the dirty fingerprints and crud. No leaks apparent when I got home and parked it.
Now - we'll see if I can go a full tank without having to add oil...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Oh NO!
I'm a dead man! Just got this:
hello my name is killer demon am from china i've no other job than to kill to survive...you have been betrayed by some one very very close to you .I have been paid to kill you. I don't know what your offenses might be and i don't care to know.. but the person wants you dead and right now your life is in my hands.. If You want to live then make an offer, and right now you have just 78hours to live after that me and my men shall come for your life and mark my word we shall not spare you.. And as am writing this mail to you my men are surrounding your house right now watching you and if you do anything stupid by going to the police or any force then you shall receive a gun short from us.. but i can help you if you will pay me double of what i have been paid... then i can tell you who wants you dead..but that will be after you have paid to save your life..your life is in your hands now. This is to Warn you that you must keep this as very confidential as possible the moment we find out that this information is been revealed then we shall take your life without any pity, right now let me inform you that your enemy is very close to you as i'm sending this mail to you now.....remember do not tell anybody if i tell you who wants you dead... as soon as you tell anyone then the information will spread and you will be dead. you can contact me on this email( xyzabcedf098@aol.com KILLER DEMON.
Anyone know the best way to respond to this? Is .44 Magnum too heavy for email assassin? I don't want to ruin the pelt...
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Broken golf carts and raccoons
My wife took the Harley golf cart out back to pursue her ongoing war on parsnips in the back CRP field. About an hour later she walked back. Dead cart.
My son and I drove back - the cart had thrown the main belt, and the flywheel was loose. I repaired that about a year ago with a new key way in the flywheel, but the crankshaft key cut was mushroomed, and I tried to do a jury-rig with JB Weld - which held up for almost a full season. Towed it back up to the big garage.
Looks like I'm going to have to tear the motor down all the way and weld up the damaged key cut, and then re-machine the taper and Woodruff key cut.
Son told me about seeing "eyes" up on the roof where we've heard scrabbling sounds lately. Went up with the big flashlight and a mirror on a stick, and verified that there's a hollow space behind the eave over the back part of the house - with a raccoon living in it. At least there's no direct connection to the attic.
Next project - chase out the critter and block off the hollow area.
My son and I drove back - the cart had thrown the main belt, and the flywheel was loose. I repaired that about a year ago with a new key way in the flywheel, but the crankshaft key cut was mushroomed, and I tried to do a jury-rig with JB Weld - which held up for almost a full season. Towed it back up to the big garage.
Looks like I'm going to have to tear the motor down all the way and weld up the damaged key cut, and then re-machine the taper and Woodruff key cut.
Son told me about seeing "eyes" up on the roof where we've heard scrabbling sounds lately. Went up with the big flashlight and a mirror on a stick, and verified that there's a hollow space behind the eave over the back part of the house - with a raccoon living in it. At least there's no direct connection to the attic.
Next project - chase out the critter and block off the hollow area.
Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
Both of my daughters are good shots, so today I took my 7-year old granddaughter and her Mom out back to the range. I have a pink Crickett .22 single shot I bought just for her.
She was drilled in the four rules before she got here, and followed them with minor reminders at first. By the end she was setting the rifle down gently and announcing "Going downrange!" before running down to see how she did.
Shooting at about 30 yards, she was getting into a Shoot N See target pretty regularly. Several bull's eyes.
I let her empty one magazine out of the 10-22 at the end, though I had to help support the rifle a bit - she's a skinny kid, and the Ruger is a bit heavy for her.
She wants to go shooting "every time they come" now.
She was drilled in the four rules before she got here, and followed them with minor reminders at first. By the end she was setting the rifle down gently and announcing "Going downrange!" before running down to see how she did.
Shooting at about 30 yards, she was getting into a Shoot N See target pretty regularly. Several bull's eyes.
I let her empty one magazine out of the 10-22 at the end, though I had to help support the rifle a bit - she's a skinny kid, and the Ruger is a bit heavy for her.
She wants to go shooting "every time they come" now.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Ray Bradbury
A great American died this week.
Ray Bradbury was the very first writer I ever read as a child. My oldest sister gave me a membership in the Science Fiction Book Club for my birthday back in 1962, and one of the very first books that came was "Twice 22". I have been devouring his words ever since.
The world will not see his like again.
Ray Bradbury was the very first writer I ever read as a child. My oldest sister gave me a membership in the Science Fiction Book Club for my birthday back in 1962, and one of the very first books that came was "Twice 22". I have been devouring his words ever since.
The world will not see his like again.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
What's the definition of "landslide"?
Walker got more votes in the Demonrat - driven recall than he got in 2010.
53% - 46% for Barrett. Similar for Kleefisch.
I guess Wisconsin is sane after all.
What a waste of time and money. I hope this is a harbinger of November!
One sour note - Lehman vs. Wanggaard in the 21st District Senate race - Demonrat Lehman is winning by 2%, or 779 votes. The Demonrats wanted a recount, they were saying yesterday even before the polls closed - this looks like a perfect place to start. All we need is to find 800 or so graveyard Demonrat votes, and we retain control of the Wisconsin legislature.
If not, gridlock is better than having Demonrats in control.
53% - 46% for Barrett. Similar for Kleefisch.
I guess Wisconsin is sane after all.
What a waste of time and money. I hope this is a harbinger of November!
One sour note - Lehman vs. Wanggaard in the 21st District Senate race - Demonrat Lehman is winning by 2%, or 779 votes. The Demonrats wanted a recount, they were saying yesterday even before the polls closed - this looks like a perfect place to start. All we need is to find 800 or so graveyard Demonrat votes, and we retain control of the Wisconsin legislature.
If not, gridlock is better than having Demonrats in control.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
This coming Saturday - http://nationaltakeyourdaughtertotherangeday.com/
I'm hoping for a couple grandkids out on my range...
I'm hoping for a couple grandkids out on my range...
Jesse Jackass in Wisconsin!
Chicago's favorite race-baiting "reverend" is coming north out of the People's Republik of Ill-Annoys to raise some hell up here.
If he wants to march on MY gun shop, he's going to find out how Cheeseheads react to trespassers.
Video from the story at Cowboy Byte:
I doubt he will get to Beloit - Milwaukee is so much more friendly to his ilk, with Barrett in charge.
If he wants to march on MY gun shop, he's going to find out how Cheeseheads react to trespassers.
Video from the story at Cowboy Byte:
I doubt he will get to Beloit - Milwaukee is so much more friendly to his ilk, with Barrett in charge.
Monday, June 4, 2012
LOST
We will be - if this passes...
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More at the link.
The US really REALLY needs to get out of the United Nations!
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Senate Considers Ceding Power to U.N., Sinking U.S. Economy in One Blow
John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and
mate of the Heinz ketchup fortune, last week decided to revisit the
aptly named Law of the Sea Treaty — or LOST.
This treaty was originally rejected by President Reagan, but the LOST agenda has been lurking around the corridors of the United Nations ever since.
The treaty, which was endorsed by the former Soviet Union, would reduce our military power, rob us of rights over our own coastal resources, subject U.S. actions in international waters to the authority of foreign countries and submit our country to an international taxing agency that would “redistribute” our wealth to other nations, including some of our enemies.
Naturally, the liberals like it. And by liberals I mean not just Democrats but some of the RINOs hiding in the GOP camp, such as the five living Republican secretaries of state, from Kissinger to Rice.
This treaty was originally rejected by President Reagan, but the LOST agenda has been lurking around the corridors of the United Nations ever since.
The treaty, which was endorsed by the former Soviet Union, would reduce our military power, rob us of rights over our own coastal resources, subject U.S. actions in international waters to the authority of foreign countries and submit our country to an international taxing agency that would “redistribute” our wealth to other nations, including some of our enemies.
Naturally, the liberals like it. And by liberals I mean not just Democrats but some of the RINOs hiding in the GOP camp, such as the five living Republican secretaries of state, from Kissinger to Rice.
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More at the link.
The US really REALLY needs to get out of the United Nations!
Open Carry
I did it today - first open carry off my property. Went to the local credit union to open an account for my son. No one said anything, or even appeared to be looking at me. Of course, I was not waving my hips around to attract attention.
Then, stopped at the local Marathon for some gas - pre-pay, so I went in and gave the clerk $20.
He noticed the gun - complimented me on it. Wanted me to draw it for a picture - I declined, telling him it wasn't a good idea to be playing with a gun like that.
He told me he's been in the USA for four years and mine was the first open-carry gun he's seen not on a police officer.
Glad to help raise awareness.
Then, stopped at the local Marathon for some gas - pre-pay, so I went in and gave the clerk $20.
He noticed the gun - complimented me on it. Wanted me to draw it for a picture - I declined, telling him it wasn't a good idea to be playing with a gun like that.
He told me he's been in the USA for four years and mine was the first open-carry gun he's seen not on a police officer.
Glad to help raise awareness.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Desperation
This morning, I heard a truck start up out front - got the the west windows in time to see a UPS truck accelerating west.
No package was left.
Later on, while mowing, I noticed my two "I Stand With Governor Walker" signs were gone. Later on while riding home from the hardware store, I saw a similar sign was missing from a neighbor's house.
Just supposition and circumstantial evidence, but aren't UPS drivers all in the Teamster's Union?
And aren't all good union people supposed to stick together?
The recall election for Scott Walker is Tuesday, and he's leading in several polls, leading with yard signs I have seen, and leading big with donations. Osama and friends in the Demonratic Party are avoiding Barrett like he's a Tea Party candidate.
I think the Demonrats here in Wisconsin are seeing the writing on the wall - and it says "we are NOT going to allow you to dictate to us any longer".
We'll see how well such desperation plays out in four days.
No package was left.
Later on, while mowing, I noticed my two "I Stand With Governor Walker" signs were gone. Later on while riding home from the hardware store, I saw a similar sign was missing from a neighbor's house.
Just supposition and circumstantial evidence, but aren't UPS drivers all in the Teamster's Union?
And aren't all good union people supposed to stick together?
The recall election for Scott Walker is Tuesday, and he's leading in several polls, leading with yard signs I have seen, and leading big with donations. Osama and friends in the Demonratic Party are avoiding Barrett like he's a Tea Party candidate.
I think the Demonrats here in Wisconsin are seeing the writing on the wall - and it says "we are NOT going to allow you to dictate to us any longer".
We'll see how well such desperation plays out in four days.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Thank you, Department of Homeland Security!
They just gave me my new email signature. Story at the Daily Mail.
Someone needs to take these images and make a text file of them.
I had thought that the powers that be had learned their lesson with Carnivore...
Someone needs to take these images and make a text file of them.
I had thought that the powers that be had learned their lesson with Carnivore...
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Worthy cause
Hell Walk 2
Josh Tate of Bad Robot Productions will walk 100 miles through Los Angeles next month to raise money for military families.
Check it out.
Josh Tate of Bad Robot Productions will walk 100 miles through Los Angeles next month to raise money for military families.
Check it out.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather go-
Perhaps a nice trip back in time to a Soviet reeducation camp?
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I wonder if the lucky winner gets to skip the Porn-O-Scan and bring more than three ounces of liquid along?
Why global warming is impossible
Found here.
Some of the points he makes are specious, but the main argument is valid. Water vapor is the primary "greenhouse gas" in the atmosphere, and clouds, driven by solar activity and cosmic ray intensity, are the biggest regulators of our global temperature, after the oceans.
I would like to ask this guy how it is possible that sulfur dioxide and chlorinated compounds can be found in the stratosphere if CO2 is "too heavy" to be found at high altitudes. He never aced high school chemistry and physics, evidently.
Some of the points he makes are specious, but the main argument is valid. Water vapor is the primary "greenhouse gas" in the atmosphere, and clouds, driven by solar activity and cosmic ray intensity, are the biggest regulators of our global temperature, after the oceans.
I would like to ask this guy how it is possible that sulfur dioxide and chlorinated compounds can be found in the stratosphere if CO2 is "too heavy" to be found at high altitudes. He never aced high school chemistry and physics, evidently.
Another Presidential first
First stoner in the White House.
Slick Willie claimed he "never inhaled". Evidently, Osama gloried in it.
Lots of pictures at the link, including a classic VW Bus. Pretty sure THAT bus wasn't Osama's Choomwagon.
Slick Willie claimed he "never inhaled". Evidently, Osama gloried in it.
Lots of pictures at the link, including a classic VW Bus. Pretty sure THAT bus wasn't Osama's Choomwagon.
A User's Guide To Smoking Pot With Barack Obama
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Free CCW classes
Greetings in Freedom, Wisconsin Carry has 2 upcoming FREE concealed carry license training classes available. These classes are free and open to the public. If you or anyone you know would like to attend one of these classes in either Schofield, or Black River Falls, email the instructor fred@wisconsincarry.org ************* Place: Weston Hit and Miss Trap Club, 9105 Zinser St., Schofield, WI 54476 Directions: Exit State Hwy 29 at County Hwy J (Exit #177). Head South on Hwy J about 1/4 Mi. Turn Right and head West on Weston Avenue about 1 1/4 Mi. Turn South on Zinser St. About 0.9 Mile South to clubhouse. Lat 44.873991°, Long -89.521252° Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 Time: Two Sessions: Morning 8:00 AM to 12 Noon or Afternoon 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM For more information and/or required pre-registration, please email fred@wisconsincarry.org ****************** Place: Rozario's Pizza Pasta Pub, 42 North 1st St, Black River Falls WI 54615 Date: Sunday, June 10th, 2012 Time: Two Sessions: Morning 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or Afternoon 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM For more information and/or required pre-registration, please email fred@wisconsincarry.org ************************ Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc. www.wisconsincarry.org nik@wisconsincarry.org www.facebook.com/groups/wisconsincarry www.youtube.com/wisconsincarry www.twitter.com/wisconsincarry
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Another sickening development
Found this here:
Sounds like another conspiracy theory from the tinfoil hat brigade… Right?
Back in March, while researching the repeal of some anti-gun ordinances, I stumbled across an Orlando City Council agenda item that grabbed my attention. It was, on its surface, just a mundane action item for the annual contract renewal of a city employee. But this city employee’s job title was, well, unique…
“Approving Employment Contract for the Grant-Funded Position of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Regional Coordinator.” City of Orlando Website
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Much more at the link.
Is YOUR city stealing from you to infringe on your rights?
MAIG Coordinators Paid as City Employees, Saves Gun-Hater’s Money
Here’s a great way to reduce overhead and be effective at running a national organization dedicated to infringing on the gun rights of everyday people all at the same time… Have cities hire your people for you so that tax payers cover ¼ of your people’s salary and benefits, pay for most of their operational costs, and finance all of their other resources! It also embeds your people as leaders in city government so that you don’t have to lobby there!Sounds like another conspiracy theory from the tinfoil hat brigade… Right?
Back in March, while researching the repeal of some anti-gun ordinances, I stumbled across an Orlando City Council agenda item that grabbed my attention. It was, on its surface, just a mundane action item for the annual contract renewal of a city employee. But this city employee’s job title was, well, unique…
“Approving Employment Contract for the Grant-Funded Position of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Regional Coordinator.” City of Orlando Website
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Much more at the link.
Is YOUR city stealing from you to infringe on your rights?
Monday, May 21, 2012
I thought Barrett was fighting for PUBLIC unions...
But no - he's snubbing the police to try and get the UAW - which lost workers in part due to Democratic "leadership" in Madison when GM shut Janesville down:
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When it came out last week that Milwaukee mayor (and Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor in the upcoming recall election) Tom Barrett had skipped out on two ceremonies honoring Milwaukee police officers, there was some questions about what Barrett thought could possibly be more important that going to, say, a memorial service for slain Wisconsin policemen. It probably didn’t help either that Barrett was so evasive about the answer, either – to the point of convenient memory loss. Well, it turns out that Barrett probably wanted to forget the answer of where he was doing instead of honoring fallen officers, given that the answer was… ‘making a stump speech:’
Video at the link.
I still don't see why people in unions like UAW are against lower taxed for themselves, unless they have been thoroughly brainwashed into a "solidarity" mindset.
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When it came out last week that Milwaukee mayor (and Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor in the upcoming recall election) Tom Barrett had skipped out on two ceremonies honoring Milwaukee police officers, there was some questions about what Barrett thought could possibly be more important that going to, say, a memorial service for slain Wisconsin policemen. It probably didn’t help either that Barrett was so evasive about the answer, either – to the point of convenient memory loss. Well, it turns out that Barrett probably wanted to forget the answer of where he was doing instead of honoring fallen officers, given that the answer was… ‘making a stump speech:’
…Mayor Barrett was actually speaking at a luncheon for retired United Auto Workers in Oshkosh at the exact same time that the fallen officers memorial was taking place in Milwaukee. Barrett spoke to a room of about 50 UAW union members.++++++++++++
Video at the link.
I still don't see why people in unions like UAW are against lower taxed for themselves, unless they have been thoroughly brainwashed into a "solidarity" mindset.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Thought Police?
Headline:
Teacher Tells Student He Could Be Arrested for Talking Badly About Obama
One guess as to the political leanings of that teacher...Last Monday, a high school student in North Carolina engaged his social studies teacher in a heated debate about politics and the two leading presidential candidates. During the exchange, the teacher (an obvious Obama supporter) got very angry with the student and accused him of disrespecting the president. She even went so far as to tell the boy that he could be jailed for speaking ill of Obama.
Anti-Walker ads
Everyone does realize that every click on an anti-Walker ad on this site costs THEM money, and sends me a small pittance?
Click on them ads - it's fun to see the level of desperation on the Dark Side.
I can't click the ads on my own site - it's "cheating" according to Google Ads - but you can!
Click on them ads - it's fun to see the level of desperation on the Dark Side.
I can't click the ads on my own site - it's "cheating" according to Google Ads - but you can!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Nigerian scam comes to the gun shop
Just received this:
Attn:President
Dear Sir
As a matter of urgency, I need a hobble contractor that can be my partner to supply Federal Ministry of De-fence Fire Arm and l make a
research and flexibilities studies of the contract dealer l can work with in which you are one of the pick dealer
, I cannot not handle it alone from here l need an international body for backup because will are going to deal with Senator in house of assemble for assessment
here in Nigeria. That is why I thought it is wise to
seek for foreign partner that have full idea of the project and to defense it on appointment day . they are going to give us 40% upfront payment for the project,is an close tender offer.
As soon as l hear your readiness to work with me ,l will open wide my mind to give you more detail.
Indicate your readiness to help by providing to me
your telephone/fax-number for easy communication. More
details will be forwarded to you soonest.
Awaiting your immediate response.
Best Regards,
Bomgo Matho
GUN DEALER, FFL,
Copied verbatim, formatting and all.
"Bomgo" even got my title right!
Is the "Federal Ministry of De-fence" in charge of removing barriers to open-range grazing?
Attn:President
Dear Sir
As a matter of urgency, I need a hobble contractor that can be my partner to supply Federal Ministry of De-fence Fire Arm and l make a
research and flexibilities studies of the contract dealer l can work with in which you are one of the pick dealer
, I cannot not handle it alone from here l need an international body for backup because will are going to deal with Senator in house of assemble for assessment
here in Nigeria. That is why I thought it is wise to
seek for foreign partner that have full idea of the project and to defense it on appointment day . they are going to give us 40% upfront payment for the project,is an close tender offer.
As soon as l hear your readiness to work with me ,l will open wide my mind to give you more detail.
Indicate your readiness to help by providing to me
your telephone/fax-number for easy communication. More
details will be forwarded to you soonest.
Awaiting your immediate response.
Best Regards,
Bomgo Matho
GUN DEALER, FFL,
Copied verbatim, formatting and all.
"Bomgo" even got my title right!
Is the "Federal Ministry of De-fence" in charge of removing barriers to open-range grazing?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Reply to a pop-up ad
The ad below my last post was anti Scott Walker - "What union-busting bill should I push through next year?"
How about "Right to Work"?
How about "Right to Work"?
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Unions and Walker
Governor Scott Walker did not "destroy" public unions in Wisconsin.
Public workers still have the right to join unions - now they cannot hold the public hostage with the threat of a strike if they don't instantly get their unreasonable demands for raises and benefits.
A video of Walker talking to several local business people reveals that his goal is to make Wisconsin a "right to work" state - in other words, he wants to make it possible for people to get jobs in a union shop without paying union dues if they do not wish to join the union.
Anyone who wishes to join a union is free to do so. Any workplace that decides to become unionized is free to vote to do so. All that changes is that now the unions cannot demand dues from every worker regardless of their desire to participate. Freedom from coercion. Isn't that an American ideal?
Twenty-three states are currently "right to work". It is no coincidence that the states with the highest unemployment and worst finances are union-controlled - like Illinois, California, and New Jersey.
Unions support Democratic politicians because Democratic politicians cater to unions to the detriment of the public. Some Republican politicians, like Walker, would rather see their states freed from the tyranny of union blackmail, particularly in the public sector.
There was a good reason that FDR refused to allow public unions while he was saddling the United States with his National Labor Relations Board and other socialist bureaucracies - he knew that allowing public workers to unionize would create a de-facto fourth branch of government with no checks and balances over their power.
It's long past time that America shed the yoke of that fourth branch of government. Walker's efforts are a good first step. After his affirmation of office in the upcoming "recall", I hope he will stick with his idea of Wisconsin as a "right to work" state. We can use all the help we can get in this depression.
Public workers still have the right to join unions - now they cannot hold the public hostage with the threat of a strike if they don't instantly get their unreasonable demands for raises and benefits.
A video of Walker talking to several local business people reveals that his goal is to make Wisconsin a "right to work" state - in other words, he wants to make it possible for people to get jobs in a union shop without paying union dues if they do not wish to join the union.
Anyone who wishes to join a union is free to do so. Any workplace that decides to become unionized is free to vote to do so. All that changes is that now the unions cannot demand dues from every worker regardless of their desire to participate. Freedom from coercion. Isn't that an American ideal?
Twenty-three states are currently "right to work". It is no coincidence that the states with the highest unemployment and worst finances are union-controlled - like Illinois, California, and New Jersey.
Unions support Democratic politicians because Democratic politicians cater to unions to the detriment of the public. Some Republican politicians, like Walker, would rather see their states freed from the tyranny of union blackmail, particularly in the public sector.
There was a good reason that FDR refused to allow public unions while he was saddling the United States with his National Labor Relations Board and other socialist bureaucracies - he knew that allowing public workers to unionize would create a de-facto fourth branch of government with no checks and balances over their power.
It's long past time that America shed the yoke of that fourth branch of government. Walker's efforts are a good first step. After his affirmation of office in the upcoming "recall", I hope he will stick with his idea of Wisconsin as a "right to work" state. We can use all the help we can get in this depression.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Another place I can no longer patronize
NAPA in Beloit on Fourth Street has "no weapons" signs up, in English and Spanish.
I was not carrying, so I stepped in and told them I could no longer patronize their establishment.
Went down the street and bought my parts at Auto Zone, which has no such signage.
I was not carrying, so I stepped in and told them I could no longer patronize their establishment.
Went down the street and bought my parts at Auto Zone, which has no such signage.
Free CCW classes
Greetings in Freedom, Wisconsin Carry, Inc. has 3 free concealed carry license classes coming up. One class is in Medford, WI (Taylor County) one in Juneau, WI (Dodge County) and a 3rd in Elkhorn, WI (Walworth County) If you or anyone you know needs to obtain the state mandated "proof of training" to obtain or possibly obtain, your concealed weapon license in the future, these classes are FREE courtesy of Wisconsin Carry, Inc. and open to the public. These classes typically cost between $80 and $150 from for-profit entities. Wisconsin Carry's scheduling of training classes will be limited over the busy summer months, so if you or any of your friends/family are anywhere close to either of these classes, THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST, BEST OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR CONCEALED WEAPONS TRAINING COURSE FOR FREE BEFORE FALL. For each of the classes below, you will need to download documents 1-6 from the following link and bring them to class. These are the class notes: http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html Class details: (scroll down for all 3 classes) ---------class 1-------------- Medford, WI (Taylor County): Place: Shay Creek Sports, 1281 N. 8th Street Medford, WI 54451 Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Time: Afternoon Session 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM For more information and pre-registration, please email WCI certified instructor Fred Yulga - fred@wisconsincarry.org -----2nd class----------------------- Juneau, WI (Dodge County): Location: Pumpkin Center Sportsmens Club Date/Time: JUNE 2nd 1pm - 5pm TO REGISTER FOR THE JUNEAU CLASS VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.pumpkincentersportsmens.com/register.htm WCI Certified instructor Rich Koprek email questions to: concealed@pumpkincentersportsmens.com --------3rd Class-------------- Elkhorn, WI (Walworth County): Date/Time: May 19th noon to 4pm Location: Community Church of Elkhorn 4654 Briggs Road Elkhorn, WI To register for the Elkhorn class visit: http://www.planetreg.com/E4241747217669 ------------------------- Please let any of your friends and family that may be interested in getting their CCL now or in the future know about these classes. Note: If you forward this email, people you forward it to may unsubscribe you from receiving future emails. If you do not wish to be unsubscribed from future emails DO NOT forward this email, instead, cut and paste the contents of this email (without copying the unsubscribe script at the bottom) into a new email. Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc. www.wisconsincarry.org nik@wisconsincarry.org www.facebook.com/groups/wisconsincarry www.twitter.com/wisconsincarry www.youtube.com/wisconsincarry
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Walker vs. Barrett
It's on. Walker got 97% of the Republican vote. Barrett got 57.5% of the Democratic.
603,165 votes were cast for Republicans.
596,809 votes were cast for Democrats.
It's going to be a really tight horse race if the same percentages turn out next month.
Pray for complacent Democrats.
603,165 votes were cast for Republicans.
596,809 votes were cast for Democrats.
It's going to be a really tight horse race if the same percentages turn out next month.
Pray for complacent Democrats.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Really?
I was almost starting to think Mittens would be good for America - and then he goes and emulates our erstwhile President.
America is truly screwed.
America is truly screwed.
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How Bin Laden REALLY got it.
The truth at last! Those Seal guys had nothing to do with it at all!
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Do his ears rally stick out that far?
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Do his ears rally stick out that far?
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The latest from the Ministry of Truth
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Chuck -- I think the first item in this week's tipsheet -- The Life of Julia -- lays out the impact this election will have on millions of American women more clearly than anything this campaign has done so far. It's a great tool for the Truth Team and our goal of making sure everyone gets the facts they need. So let's get to it: #1 The Life of Julia The Life of Julia is an interactive online tool that looks at how President Obama's policies help one woman over her lifetime compared to Mitt Romney's plans. Whether it's allowing young people to stay on their parents' health insurance until age 26, expanding access to Pell Grants, or passing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act that allows women to stand up for their right to equal pay for equal work, President Obama has fought to help women of all ages. Under a Romney administration, Julia's story would look a lot different: Romney would reverse many of President Obama's accomplishments to pay for tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires. Take a look at how the policies the President has put in place would affect a woman at each stage of her life, then share it with others: |
They actually want you to believe that Mr. Osama has "accomplished" anything beneficial to America.
I'm not a big fan of Mitt's, but I doubt he could possibly do worse than Barack already has.
Demonrat attack alert
If you were thinking of voting the Demonrat primary ballot here in Wisconsin to try and bollux their candidates for the recall, think again.
Several Demonrat Senate recall challengers have fake Democratic opponents in the race, in an attempt to muddy the waters and possibly end up with no opposition to the embattled Republican Senator.
Well, two can play that game. There is now a "Republican" running against Walker in the primary.
Unless you want a bonafide nutcase in the recall election, and a guaranteed victory for the forces of evil, PLEASE get out there and vote for Governor Walker next Tuesday.
Several Demonrat Senate recall challengers have fake Democratic opponents in the race, in an attempt to muddy the waters and possibly end up with no opposition to the embattled Republican Senator.
Well, two can play that game. There is now a "Republican" running against Walker in the primary.
Unless you want a bonafide nutcase in the recall election, and a guaranteed victory for the forces of evil, PLEASE get out there and vote for Governor Walker next Tuesday.
Insanity
Illegals getting tax credits for children living in Mexico.
Let's just get rid of the IRS, and save the US a bunch of money.
Let's just get rid of the IRS, and save the US a bunch of money.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Want to hear some lies?
Right from the horse's mouth. Listen as she tries to make Osama's green debacles sound like they are actually benefiting Americans:
At least she didn't pronounce "Koch" "cock".
Thank God for the Koch brothers!
At least she didn't pronounce "Koch" "cock".
Thank God for the Koch brothers!
Free CCW classes
Two opportunities:
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. has another free concealed carry license training course planned for the GREEN BAY area. If you attend this class you will leave with the 'proof of training' document that you need to apply for/receive your concealed carry license from the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice. This class is free and open to the public. If you already have your license, please invite any of your friends/family to attend. To attend you will need to ****email the instructor**** Gabe Gutenberger mainefr13@gmail.com with the full names of the people who will be attending. You will receive a confirmation email with additional information about the class. You will also want to download and print documents 1-6 from the following link and bring them to class: http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html Class details: May 6th (this Sunday) The class is to be held at the Lessor Town Hall a few miles south of Bonduel,WI. It will start at noon and run until 4:00pm. To see a map of the Town of Lessor Town Hall,W4055 Landstad Rd., Bonduel,WI,please click here: http://g.co/maps/vaqpn
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. has another free concealed carry license training course planned for the Two Rivers area. If you attend this class you will leave with the 'proof of training' document that you need to apply for/receive your concealed carry license from the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice. This class is free and open to the public. To attend you will need to ****email the instructor**** Arthur Jordan arthurjordan2209@hotmail.com You will also want to download and print documents 1-6 from the following link and bring them to class: http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html Class details: Westshore Sportmen's Club 11267 Lakeshore Road Two Rivers, WI 54241 May 26th 11 to about 3:00 >From Two Rivers, North on HWY 42 about 6 miles, take an East on County Road V, after about 1.7 miles take a South on Lakeshore Road. Go about 3/10 of a mile, Westshore will be on the left side of the road. Carry on, Nik Clark Chairman/President - Wisconsin carry, Inc. www.wisconsincarry.org nik@wisconsincarry.org www.facebook.com/groups/wisconsincarry www.youtube.com/wisconsincarry www.twitter.com/wisconsincarry
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Highly intelligent and sneaky spam artist
Got six "PayPal" emails all in a row in the spam folder that I just couldn't pass up:
RE:You just sent a payment to Teddy Peterson
FW:You just sent a payment to Allan Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Ulysses Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Harrison Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Darrell Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Robin Peterson
All for $80 to $140. The amount due and the amount paid were both randomly different.
All the sending email addresses were of the form "wcFIRST_NAME22@hotmail.com"
All show the same shipping address.
All refer to "Thad Peterson".
The links all go to a non-functional URL. So - what was the point?
If you want to get someone to click on your spam email's links, perhaps you ought to write the robot script so it sends only ONE email to each recipient - and perhaps you could make it look like the charge actually was paid by the person receiving the email.
If you are smart enough to write the script that generates this, how much extra work would it be to make it less obviously a scam?
Duh.
I wonder if PayPal bothers to attempt prosecution of these idiots if they are ever caught. It would be a slam-dunk copyright infringement, not to mention interstate fraud.
Update:
This morning I got two more:
FW:You just sent a payment to Deirdre Peterson - paid $60 toward the $100 billed.
FW:You just sent a payment to Shawn Peterson - paid $100 toward the $120 billed.
What's the point, if the links don't turn up someone's Viagra store or try to phish for your data?
RE:You just sent a payment to Teddy Peterson
FW:You just sent a payment to Allan Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Ulysses Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Harrison Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Darrell Peterson
RE:You just sent a payment to Robin Peterson
All for $80 to $140. The amount due and the amount paid were both randomly different.
All the sending email addresses were of the form "wcFIRST_NAME22@hotmail.com"
All show the same shipping address.
All refer to "Thad Peterson".
The links all go to a non-functional URL. So - what was the point?
If you want to get someone to click on your spam email's links, perhaps you ought to write the robot script so it sends only ONE email to each recipient - and perhaps you could make it look like the charge actually was paid by the person receiving the email.
If you are smart enough to write the script that generates this, how much extra work would it be to make it less obviously a scam?
Duh.
I wonder if PayPal bothers to attempt prosecution of these idiots if they are ever caught. It would be a slam-dunk copyright infringement, not to mention interstate fraud.
Update:
This morning I got two more:
FW:You just sent a payment to Deirdre Peterson - paid $60 toward the $100 billed.
FW:You just sent a payment to Shawn Peterson - paid $100 toward the $120 billed.
What's the point, if the links don't turn up someone's Viagra store or try to phish for your data?
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Brady Bunch comes a-begging...
Just got this in one of those neat postage paid envelopes, and filled it out:
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Probably wasted my ink. At least it costs 'em some postage.
I wonder if this will make them stop sending me more postage paid return envelopes?
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Notice how I mentioned the evil NRA? It's true - if I ever get rich, they - and a bunch of other gun organizations - will get a chunk of my estate.
Probably wasted my ink. At least it costs 'em some postage.
I wonder if this will make them stop sending me more postage paid return envelopes?
At last!
He's going on his LAST campaign.
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Chuck --
In a few days, I'll be hitting the trail for my last campaign.
Everything we've accomplished in the past three years -- and our chance to do so much more -- is on the line.
What we do today will be a measure of whether or not we're ready to fight for it.
Donate $3 or whatever you can before tonight's fundraising deadline.
By pitching in before midnight, you'll automatically be in the running to join me and George Clooney at his place on May 10th.
It's not often I can get away from work, so I look forward to spending a fun evening in L.A. with a couple supporters like you.
In the meantime, let's close out this deadline strong:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Midnight-Deadline
Thanks,
Barack
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Any bets on this not lasting until early November - or when the next "deadline" comes up?
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Chuck --
In a few days, I'll be hitting the trail for my last campaign.
Everything we've accomplished in the past three years -- and our chance to do so much more -- is on the line.
What we do today will be a measure of whether or not we're ready to fight for it.
Donate $3 or whatever you can before tonight's fundraising deadline.
By pitching in before midnight, you'll automatically be in the running to join me and George Clooney at his place on May 10th.
It's not often I can get away from work, so I look forward to spending a fun evening in L.A. with a couple supporters like you.
In the meantime, let's close out this deadline strong:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Midnight-Deadline
Thanks,
Barack
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Any bets on this not lasting until early November - or when the next "deadline" comes up?
Sunday, April 29, 2012
They keep raising the multiplier
Just got this:
Hi Chuck --
Boehner is scared. He actually admitted this week that the House is up for grabs.
But if we're serious about winning a Democratic House, we need to send a million dollar message to the Republicans, the media, and everyone else that we've got what it takes to win.
The FEC deadline hits in 24 hours. We're just $37K short. Can you chip in $3? It'll be triple-matched:
http://dccc.org/24-Hours-Left
Thanks! Robby
Robby Mook
DCCC Executive Director
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Desperation talking?
Hi Chuck --
Boehner is scared. He actually admitted this week that the House is up for grabs.
But if we're serious about winning a Democratic House, we need to send a million dollar message to the Republicans, the media, and everyone else that we've got what it takes to win.
The FEC deadline hits in 24 hours. We're just $37K short. Can you chip in $3? It'll be triple-matched:
http://dccc.org/24-Hours-Left
Thanks! Robby
Robby Mook
DCCC Executive Director
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Desperation talking?
Free CCW classes
WCI has another free concealed carry license
training course planned for the Wausau area. If you attend this class you
will leave with the 'proof of training' document that you need to apply
for/receive your concealed carry license from the Wisconsin Dept. of
Justice.
This class is free and open to the public. To
attend you will need to email the instructor, Fred Yulga fred@wisconsincarry.org
You will also want to download and print documents
1-6 from the following link and bring them to class:
Place: Rib Mountain Bowmen's Club
Directions:
US 51 / I 39 Exit 197 North of Wausau to County WW. Turn West onto WW and travel west about 1/2 mile to N. 32nd Ave. Turn North (right) onto N. 32nd Ave and travel about 1/2 mile. Turn East (right) onto Hillcrest Dr and travel east for about 1/4 mile. Then turn North (left) onto N. 28th Ave and travel about 1 mile on N. 28th Ave. This road has steep hills, drive carefully. Then turn East (right) onto Julip Drive and travel about 1/4 mile to the end of the road. The address is 2385 Julip Drive, Merrill, WI Latitude 45.045595°(North), Longitude -89.665997°(West)
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Time: Two Sessions: Morning 8:00 AM to 12 Noon or Afternoon 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
For more information and pre-registration, please email fred@wisconsincarry.org
Directions:
US 51 / I 39 Exit 197 North of Wausau to County WW. Turn West onto WW and travel west about 1/2 mile to N. 32nd Ave. Turn North (right) onto N. 32nd Ave and travel about 1/2 mile. Turn East (right) onto Hillcrest Dr and travel east for about 1/4 mile. Then turn North (left) onto N. 28th Ave and travel about 1 mile on N. 28th Ave. This road has steep hills, drive carefully. Then turn East (right) onto Julip Drive and travel about 1/4 mile to the end of the road. The address is 2385 Julip Drive, Merrill, WI Latitude 45.045595°(North), Longitude -89.665997°(West)
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Time: Two Sessions: Morning 8:00 AM to 12 Noon or Afternoon 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
For more information and pre-registration, please email fred@wisconsincarry.org
Carry On,
Nik Clark
Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Ever wonder where people learn to be liberals?
In Chicago, it's the job of the Chicago Public Schools, and nationally, the Department of Education.
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On Wednesday, we brought you a shocking interview with the dean of the school, Grace Moody, who explained that students should be taught how to protest. She reasoned that with all their "teenage angst," students are going to protest something, so they might as well be taught how to protest effectively.
Moody also explained how Jones' "Social Justice Week" was the result of a botched "Gender Bender Day" earlier in the year.
Today, we bring you U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's opinions on the matter.
See the EXCLUSIVE video interview here.
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Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education speaking in NYC:
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Exclusive - Indoctrination 101: Duncan Approves of Schools Teaching Protest
On Tuesday, EAGnews.org brought you footage of Black Star Project community organizer Phillip Jackson teaching students in Chicago Public Schools' Jones College Prep the finer points of non-violent protesting--and positioning the students to achieve a particular result.
On Wednesday, we brought you a shocking interview with the dean of the school, Grace Moody, who explained that students should be taught how to protest. She reasoned that with all their "teenage angst," students are going to protest something, so they might as well be taught how to protest effectively.
Moody also explained how Jones' "Social Justice Week" was the result of a botched "Gender Bender Day" earlier in the year.
Today, we bring you U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's opinions on the matter.
See the EXCLUSIVE video interview here.
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Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education speaking in NYC:
EAGnews.org Producer: I wanted to get your comments on the introduction of non-violent protest training activism in the schools with the children, specifically taking children to protests and advocating for their own change in the educational system.
This kind of thing started after I graduated from Lane Tech and moved out of the city, evidently.
Arne Duncan: Thank you--that’s a great question. I think whether it’s, you know, children in elementary school, middle school, or high school, or college, getting our students engaged in the civic life of our country is hugely important. So getting young people engaged--protest being a part of it--but creating clubs, participating in service, giving back--not just being recipients of service but being the givers of service...The more our young people are actively engaged, I think the more we’re going to have a strong and vibrant democracy. And so, I think, having young people at the earliest ages doing things that are somehow non-traditional, I’m a big supporter of.
Another brick in the wall
According to this S. 1813 will strip you of all your Second Amendment rights.
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Senate Bill 1813 (Highway trust fund), which was passed by the Senate last week and is now pending in the House of Representatives contains a provision that would allow the IRS to order the State Department to refuse to grant, refuse to renew, revoke or restrict the passport of any US citizen which the IRS certifies owes the IRS $50,000 or more in unpaid taxes. There is no requirement that the tax payer be guilty of or even charged with tax evasion, fraud, or any criminal offense - only that the citizen is alleged to owe the IRS back taxes of $50,000 or more.
With Capital Control measures expected to be implemented in 2013, which would force Americans to keep their money from going offshore, the laws being legislated are now affecting the average citizen far more than any action against terrorists, or in support of the 'War on Terror'. +++++++++++++++++++++
Pretty soon, owing the government $50K will be forgetting to pay a parking ticket, the way our dollar is diving.
S. 1813 is one of those big omnibus bills, mostly concerned with transportation and such. Haven't read it all yet, but will. Here's the PDF.
Buried on page 12 of 1200+. still in the table of contents, I found this:
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Bill in Congress could suspend your passport if you own taxes to the IRS
Written By Kenneth Schortgen Jr on Friday, March 23, 2012 | 11:35 AM
There is a new bill in Congress that is expected to pass that would allow the government to suspend your travel outside the country if you own taxes to the IRS.Senate Bill 1813 (Highway trust fund), which was passed by the Senate last week and is now pending in the House of Representatives contains a provision that would allow the IRS to order the State Department to refuse to grant, refuse to renew, revoke or restrict the passport of any US citizen which the IRS certifies owes the IRS $50,000 or more in unpaid taxes. There is no requirement that the tax payer be guilty of or even charged with tax evasion, fraud, or any criminal offense - only that the citizen is alleged to owe the IRS back taxes of $50,000 or more.
With Capital Control measures expected to be implemented in 2013, which would force Americans to keep their money from going offshore, the laws being legislated are now affecting the average citizen far more than any action against terrorists, or in support of the 'War on Terror'. +++++++++++++++++++++
Pretty soon, owing the government $50K will be forgetting to pay a parking ticket, the way our dollar is diving.
S. 1813 is one of those big omnibus bills, mostly concerned with transportation and such. Haven't read it all yet, but will. Here's the PDF.
Buried on page 12 of 1200+. still in the table of contents, I found this:
Sec. 40304. Revocation or denial of passport in case of certain unpaid taxes.Time to call your CONgresscritters, if they will listen to you, unlike my own dear Tammy Gay Baldwin...
Sec. 40305. 100 percent continuous levy on payments to Medicare providers
and suppliers.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Mad cow disease returns
When I first heard about this, I was sure it meant that either Hitlary had come back to the USA, or Moochelle had finally snapped...but it's just a sick bovine in California.
The radio said the USDA test 40,000 cows and cattle every year.
How many millions head of beef DON'T get checked? Government efficiency!
More chicken for me - it's cheaper, too.
The radio said the USDA test 40,000 cows and cattle every year.
How many millions head of beef DON'T get checked? Government efficiency!
More chicken for me - it's cheaper, too.
Just now starting?
I was under the impression he's been campaigning non-stop since early February, 2009...
Chuck --
Big news: In 10 days, President Obama is hitting the campaign trail.
On Saturday, May 5th, the President and First Lady Michelle Obama are holding the first two public rallies of the campaign in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. He'll speak about how far we've come, and lay out the very real stakes in this election: Are we going to continue to move forward, rebuilding an economy that's meant to last, with a growing middle class and more Americans getting a fair shot? Or are we going to go back to the same failed policies that crashed our economy and left too many folks struggling to catch up? That's the choice.
These kinds of events are one of the hallmarks of this organization. Millions of people first came to know and support candidate Barack Obama in 2007 and 2008 when they met him at rallies and town halls in their communities. We're now entering the general election of his final campaign -- this day should be something pretty special.
The President would like two supporters from across the country and their guests to meet him backstage before he goes on at the first rally. Supporters like you are the core of this campaign -- so we're opening this up to anyone willing to sign up.
Right now, by signing up to receive important campaign updates on your phone, you will be automatically entered to join the President backstage.
What we're looking at right now is essentially the start of a general election. We've all but got our opponent. This is what we've been building for since we launched this campaign last April -- and we're ready to go.
I can tell you the President can't wait to get out there.
You really can't lose on this one: As part of our mobile community, you'll be sure to hear about events near you, when the President will be in your area, and other campaign news.
And signing up right now just might land you the chance to meet President Obama backstage before he starts firing folks up.
Want to be there with him? Sign up for text updates -- and be automatically entered for you and a guest to meet him backstage:
http://my.barackobama.com/Backstage-with-Barack
Thanks,
Messina
Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
P.S. -- Even if you can't be there, you'll still be able see the first rally for yourself. We'll be streaming the event live on our site. Stay tuned for more information about that.
Chuck --Big news: In 10 days, President Obama is hitting the campaign trail.
On Saturday, May 5th, the President and First Lady Michelle Obama are holding the first two public rallies of the campaign in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. He'll speak about how far we've come, and lay out the very real stakes in this election: Are we going to continue to move forward, rebuilding an economy that's meant to last, with a growing middle class and more Americans getting a fair shot? Or are we going to go back to the same failed policies that crashed our economy and left too many folks struggling to catch up? That's the choice.
These kinds of events are one of the hallmarks of this organization. Millions of people first came to know and support candidate Barack Obama in 2007 and 2008 when they met him at rallies and town halls in their communities. We're now entering the general election of his final campaign -- this day should be something pretty special.
The President would like two supporters from across the country and their guests to meet him backstage before he goes on at the first rally. Supporters like you are the core of this campaign -- so we're opening this up to anyone willing to sign up.
Right now, by signing up to receive important campaign updates on your phone, you will be automatically entered to join the President backstage.
What we're looking at right now is essentially the start of a general election. We've all but got our opponent. This is what we've been building for since we launched this campaign last April -- and we're ready to go.
I can tell you the President can't wait to get out there.
You really can't lose on this one: As part of our mobile community, you'll be sure to hear about events near you, when the President will be in your area, and other campaign news.
And signing up right now just might land you the chance to meet President Obama backstage before he starts firing folks up.
Want to be there with him? Sign up for text updates -- and be automatically entered for you and a guest to meet him backstage:
http://my.barackobama.com/Backstage-with-Barack
Thanks,
Messina
Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
P.S. -- Even if you can't be there, you'll still be able see the first rally for yourself. We'll be streaming the event live on our site. Stay tuned for more information about that.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The EPA's war on energy
At the command of Emperor Osama and the high priests of Gaia...
http://www.alec.org/docs/Economy_Derailed_April_2012.pdf
Long read, but important if you want to know what our government "of the people, for the people" is doing to our standard of living.
http://www.alec.org/docs/Economy_Derailed_April_2012.pdf
Long read, but important if you want to know what our government "of the people, for the people" is doing to our standard of living.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Book review
Got this from a friend - no link...
In this recent incident, an aberration of society walked into a church in Spartanburg, raising a shotgun.
Fortunately, before mayhem could ensue, an armed parishioner took him at gunpoint. This was not what the violent intruder had come for; he surrendered, and a mass murder was averted.
These things don’t always have such happy endings. For a number of reasons, houses of worship are disproportionately likely to be the targets of mass murderers. Across the spectrum of the faiths, clergy and church management have taken to heart the words attributed to Jesus Christ: “If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one.” (Luke 22:36)
Yeah, it’s Sunday. Some of you are religious, some are not. I once gave that quote to a friend who happens to be an atheist, who replied with a puzzled look, “Whose screen name is Luke twenty-two thirty-six? What forums does he post on?” Well, if you don’t read the Bible, you’ll find the same principle in Ethics 101. There is such a thing as a responsibility to protect the innocent from evil. This is why so many houses of worship now provide discreet armed security for their members in attendance.
One such was Jeanne Assam, an ex-cop working volunteer security at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 9, 2007. In the wee hours of that morning, a crazed young man had shot multiple people at an affiliated church in a suburb of Denver. The same monster showed up at the Colorado Springs facility with an AR15, a couple of handguns, and a backpack with more than a thousand rounds of ammunition. He opened fire in the parking lot, killing two and wounding two more. Entering the church, he found himself facing Ms. Assam…and his own mortality.
From the brave man in Spartanburg to the courageous lady in Colorado Springs, we have logical testament to the fact that if you’re going to refer to those folks in the pews as “the flock,” and their spiritual advisor as “the shepherd,” it makes a lot of sense to have some sheepdogs around, with good sharp fangs.
From Backwoods Home Magazine
A THOUGHT FOR A SUNDAY…
By Massad Ayoob
By Massad Ayoob
In this recent incident, an aberration of society walked into a church in Spartanburg, raising a shotgun.
Fortunately, before mayhem could ensue, an armed parishioner took him at gunpoint. This was not what the violent intruder had come for; he surrendered, and a mass murder was averted.
These things don’t always have such happy endings. For a number of reasons, houses of worship are disproportionately likely to be the targets of mass murderers. Across the spectrum of the faiths, clergy and church management have taken to heart the words attributed to Jesus Christ: “If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one.” (Luke 22:36)
Yeah, it’s Sunday. Some of you are religious, some are not. I once gave that quote to a friend who happens to be an atheist, who replied with a puzzled look, “Whose screen name is Luke twenty-two thirty-six? What forums does he post on?” Well, if you don’t read the Bible, you’ll find the same principle in Ethics 101. There is such a thing as a responsibility to protect the innocent from evil. This is why so many houses of worship now provide discreet armed security for their members in attendance.
One such was Jeanne Assam, an ex-cop working volunteer security at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 9, 2007. In the wee hours of that morning, a crazed young man had shot multiple people at an affiliated church in a suburb of Denver. The same monster showed up at the Colorado Springs facility with an AR15, a couple of handguns, and a backpack with more than a thousand rounds of ammunition. He opened fire in the parking lot, killing two and wounding two more. Entering the church, he found himself facing Ms. Assam…and his own mortality.
Disregarding her own safety, Jeanne Assam moved in on the heavily armed
gunman, firing her Beretta 92 FS with deadly accuracy, and cut him down in a
hail of 9mm bullets. Some say that at the last moment he put a fatal bullet into
himself, but that wouldn’t change the fact that he died only after Ms. Assam
disabled him with multiple solid hits, and stopped a rampage that could have
claimed dozens of lives.
We are a nation that seems driven to tear down its heroes, and Jeanne Assam
became a target of the mainstream media and other forces thereafter. You can
read her compelling story in her own words. Her book “God, the Gunman, and Me”
is available for $14.99 plus $5.00 postage from http://www.jeanneassam.com/jeannes-book
.
From the brave man in Spartanburg to the courageous lady in Colorado Springs, we have logical testament to the fact that if you’re going to refer to those folks in the pews as “the flock,” and their spiritual advisor as “the shepherd,” it makes a lot of sense to have some sheepdogs around, with good sharp fangs.
From Backwoods Home Magazine
CCW holders an unknown group
Just as it should be. In the Beloit Daily News, a story Saturday about the announcement of the 100,000th license issued since November.
Re: Will O'Brien's story on 4/21.
Secrecy is the whole point of concealed carry. The bad guys never know if their intended victim is capable of defending themselves with deadly force.
Several states and anti-freedom organizations have attempted to publicize the names and addresses of concealed carry permit holders and / or gun owners. They claim this is to promote "openness", but in reality it is just a ploy to intimidate persons who would obtain a defensive weapon and legal permission to carry for their own safety. Publishing the names and addresses of permit holders - or gun owners - is aiding and abetting burglaries and break-ins.
Many concealed carry permit holders are women who have had problems with stalkers or abusive relationships, and carry in self-defense because the police or a restraining order cannot protect them. Some are handicapped persons who cannot put up a physical struggle with a stronger attacker. Others live in areas where crime is rampant.
Some concealed carry permit holders are just interested in exercising their God-given right to self-defense, a right protected, not given, by our Constitution.
In any case, it's not concealed carry permittees that the police or the public should be worried about - it's the criminal who was carrying a weapon illegally years before legal concealed carry was ever discussed - the same person who will still be carrying regardless of any future law passed.
As far as knowing how many guns are in Rock County, that is the business of the residents of Rock County who own them, no one else.
Side note to those businesses with "no weapons" signs - do you really think that it's a good idea to tell everyone you are defenseless?
Chuck Kuecker
Since November 2011, when Wisconsin became the 49th state to allow its citizens to carry concealed firearms, the DOJ has received nearly 110,000 applications from hopeful carriers.
February appeared to be a particularly busy month. More than 15,800 handgun transfers were documented through the state’s handgun hotline that month.
What’s not known, however, is how many of those license carriers reside in any one particular county, village or city.
How many carriers live in Rock County? What about Beloit?
In short — no one knows.
“We do not track applications that way,” said Dana Brueck, a DOJ spokeswoman. “We’re prohibited by law. It’s within Act 35 itself.”
Tracking firearm ownership, whether the weapons be concealed or stowed at home, is intentionally difficult. That’s nothing new.
For instance, Beloit Police Chief Norm Jacobs cannot say how many gun owners live in Beloit. Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden cannot quantify the number of firearms, legal or not, are in Rock County.
“There’s no way to know how many guns you actually have in your community,” Spoden said.As usual, I fired off a comment immediately:
Re: Will O'Brien's story on 4/21.
Secrecy is the whole point of concealed carry. The bad guys never know if their intended victim is capable of defending themselves with deadly force.
Several states and anti-freedom organizations have attempted to publicize the names and addresses of concealed carry permit holders and / or gun owners. They claim this is to promote "openness", but in reality it is just a ploy to intimidate persons who would obtain a defensive weapon and legal permission to carry for their own safety. Publishing the names and addresses of permit holders - or gun owners - is aiding and abetting burglaries and break-ins.
Many concealed carry permit holders are women who have had problems with stalkers or abusive relationships, and carry in self-defense because the police or a restraining order cannot protect them. Some are handicapped persons who cannot put up a physical struggle with a stronger attacker. Others live in areas where crime is rampant.
Some concealed carry permit holders are just interested in exercising their God-given right to self-defense, a right protected, not given, by our Constitution.
In any case, it's not concealed carry permittees that the police or the public should be worried about - it's the criminal who was carrying a weapon illegally years before legal concealed carry was ever discussed - the same person who will still be carrying regardless of any future law passed.
As far as knowing how many guns are in Rock County, that is the business of the residents of Rock County who own them, no one else.
Side note to those businesses with "no weapons" signs - do you really think that it's a good idea to tell everyone you are defenseless?
Chuck Kuecker
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CCW classes
More free training:
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. has another free concealed carry license class available in Elkhorn, WI on April 28th from noon to 4pm. This class is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If you already have your proof of training please mention this opportunity to any friends/family who would like to obtain their concealed carry license. After completing this class, you will leave with a proof of training certificate you need to submit to the Dept. of Justice to receive your concealed carry license. Please print out the following attachments and bring to the class. Register for the FREE class at the following link: http://www.planetreg.com/E4118244676835 If you have any friends/family that would like to attend copy the link above and send it to them. You will also need to visit the following link and download the class handouts and bring them with you on the 28th. http://www.dwave.net/~phred/WCI_Downloads.html Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman/President - Wisconsin Carry, Inc. nik@wisconsincarry.org www.wisconsincarry.org www.facebook.com/groups/wisconsincarry www.youtube.com/wisconsincarry www.twitter.com/wisconsincarry
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
This is why people drive off cliffs on GPS
Screen shot of a Google map around Belvedere, Illinois:
Notice that Nebraska now starts just east of Rockford.
Notice that Nebraska now starts just east of Rockford.
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