I'm getting a tired of watching Republican greyhounds (?) chase that mechanical rabbit Susan Rice around the track. She is being used as a distraction. She either is a playing Charlie McCarthy and mouthing words put in her mouth or she is doing it willingly in exchange for some future reward. None of that matters. Either way she is not qualified to be Secretary of State.
The real question is (1) Why didn't we have security at the consulate and (2) why wasn't anyone sent to help when they came under fire?
Stop running in a circle and call a hearing!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Gimme Cheese
New Hampshire natives used to be proud of the motto "Live Free or Die". After the election, and looking at the way the counties voted, the new motto should be "Free Stuff for Me".
I now believe some of the pundits that say we have had a cultural shift in the country. The culture in NH used to be one of independence. But now it seems that everyone wants some government cheese. We can't vote our way out of this.
I now believe some of the pundits that say we have had a cultural shift in the country. The culture in NH used to be one of independence. But now it seems that everyone wants some government cheese. We can't vote our way out of this.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Thoughts on Sandy
New Orleans was chastised in the press for holding Mardi Gras in 2006, even though Katrina was several months in the past. Where is the outrage about the New York marathon? Portalets, power and police for the runners but none for the people?
New Jersey turns back non-union electrical workers from Alabama! So much for eliminating red tape. Go freeze in the dark.
Where are the Disaster Recover Centers with FEMA, Blue Tarps, MREs and SBA loans?
Will there be FEMA trailers in Central Park?
People, you watched several disasters run their course since 2005 and should have known that you would be on your own for several days and without electricity for several weeks. And yet when someone puts a TV camera in your face you cry about not getting any help? It's time to put on your big boy pants and help yourself.
The MSM would have you believe that it is all sweetness and cooperation in the dark areas of NYC. Somehow I find that hard to believe.
I wonder how the people in the high rise apartments are doing? Are they piling their feces in the bath tub? How are they cooking? Has their refrigerator begun to smell? I guess no main stream news people want to climb 20 floors in order to find out.
Finally, things are not going to get better in the affected areas any time soon. There will be no groceries, schools, water or sewage anytime soon. You will be crapping and peeing in a 5 gal bucket for weeks. You will soon learn to read the symbology of disaster. You have just been put in a time machine and transported from the 21st century to the 18th. If you are smart, you will pack the bug out bag and head for civilization.
And I don't want to hear "They deserve it because they live below sea level." ever again!
New Jersey turns back non-union electrical workers from Alabama! So much for eliminating red tape. Go freeze in the dark.
Where are the Disaster Recover Centers with FEMA, Blue Tarps, MREs and SBA loans?
Will there be FEMA trailers in Central Park?
People, you watched several disasters run their course since 2005 and should have known that you would be on your own for several days and without electricity for several weeks. And yet when someone puts a TV camera in your face you cry about not getting any help? It's time to put on your big boy pants and help yourself.
The MSM would have you believe that it is all sweetness and cooperation in the dark areas of NYC. Somehow I find that hard to believe.
I wonder how the people in the high rise apartments are doing? Are they piling their feces in the bath tub? How are they cooking? Has their refrigerator begun to smell? I guess no main stream news people want to climb 20 floors in order to find out.
Finally, things are not going to get better in the affected areas any time soon. There will be no groceries, schools, water or sewage anytime soon. You will be crapping and peeing in a 5 gal bucket for weeks. You will soon learn to read the symbology of disaster. You have just been put in a time machine and transported from the 21st century to the 18th. If you are smart, you will pack the bug out bag and head for civilization.
And I don't want to hear "They deserve it because they live below sea level." ever again!
Head Count
The swordsman in Saudi was unemployed last month. There were no executions in the Kingdom. Head count remains at 56 for the year.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Early Voting
I voted yesterday. Early voting opened in Louisiana last Tuesday. As I may have to be in Houston on Nov 6, I took advantage and voted early.
One item on the ballot was a state constitutional amendment that would make it more difficult to enact gun laws. While I'm driving home from work I hear the New Orleans DA, Leon Cannizzaro, on the radio saying he is urging a vote against it. He doesn't want it to interfere with the legislators ability to enact gun laws. Sorry, Mr. Cannizzaro, gun ownership is a constitutional right. Gun legislation has not stopped the killing spree that goes on every day in NOLa. When you get a handle on the crime, we can talk more. Until then, keep your pie hole shut.
One item on the ballot was a state constitutional amendment that would make it more difficult to enact gun laws. While I'm driving home from work I hear the New Orleans DA, Leon Cannizzaro, on the radio saying he is urging a vote against it. He doesn't want it to interfere with the legislators ability to enact gun laws. Sorry, Mr. Cannizzaro, gun ownership is a constitutional right. Gun legislation has not stopped the killing spree that goes on every day in NOLa. When you get a handle on the crime, we can talk more. Until then, keep your pie hole shut.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Locksmith Work and Crazy Thinking
I came home yesterday to find the thumb latch on my front door hanging loose. My wife opened the door from the inside and I went to get my screw driver and allen wrenches. When I pulled the knob off the inside, the entire internal operating mechanism fell out on the floor: a couple of springs, a nylon bushing, two brass screws, etc. I'm thinking that I will be headed to Home Depot for a replacement door knob. And then it hit me: I'm a mechanical engineer, I can field strip an M1 without hurting myself, and I can put a Ruger Mk II back together (after several tries).....
So I picked up all the parts and laid them out on the table. I then used the process of elimination to determine what went where. 15 minutes later, thedoor handle was back together and working fine. My only regret is that I didn't have any Loctite to stick those darn screws in place.
I read today that a woman on the assembly in Cook County, Illinois wants to impose a $0.05 tax and each bullet sold in the county. This, she thinks, will cut down on crime. Jeez, no wonder Chicago is so screwed up. I guess she thinks thugs all go to the local gun store to stock up on 9 mike mike.
So I picked up all the parts and laid them out on the table. I then used the process of elimination to determine what went where. 15 minutes later, thedoor handle was back together and working fine. My only regret is that I didn't have any Loctite to stick those darn screws in place.
I read today that a woman on the assembly in Cook County, Illinois wants to impose a $0.05 tax and each bullet sold in the county. This, she thinks, will cut down on crime. Jeez, no wonder Chicago is so screwed up. I guess she thinks thugs all go to the local gun store to stock up on 9 mike mike.
Walkabout - Finale
The brother in law finished his thru hike of the Appalachian Trail yesterday. After living about 7 months on the trail, it will be interesting to see how he re-adjusts to civilization.
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