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Monday, 5 July 2010
Mismanaging reality..............from Rico
For the rest of us who do NOT get our "official" unemployment numbers from BLS or the MSM (who claim unemployment -U3 only- dropped from 9.7% in May to only 9.5% in June...hence 'recovery"), but use the pre-cooking-the-books figures from 'shadowstats' which reflects REAL unemployment at 21.5%, we'll be celebrating the Holiday weekend remembering Benjamin Franklin (no, not that Bernanke fella):
"Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn."
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain so."
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
Recovery. Yeah, right.
Holiday Blogging
A roundup of 4th of July posts at American Power.
* Read the Declaration of Independence here: "Independence Day 2010."Holiday Bonus: From yesterday, "Weekend Obamapalooza Non-Enforcement Cartoon Roundup!"
* Holiday thoughts for the minority party under Obamanation: "Political Opposition."
* A fantastic 4th of July Twitter find: "Best Politically Incorrect Tweep Evah!"
* On the farce of modern Supreme Court nominations: "Elena Kagan and Natural Rights."
* Patriotic wishes from the House Republicans: "From the House GOP Conference..."
*A holiday salutation with links: "Happy 4th of July."
* And some musical enjoyment before the fireworks: "Well She Was an American Girl..."
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Happy 4th to all
I hope all my readers have a good 4th of July where ever they might live. 
G.o.D.'s tune Cry Freedom seems appropriate for this day. In more ways than one for me.
It is two years to the day that I had my pic line out and ended my 6 month stint of chemo.
Smith & Wesson Model 180
Do you have anti-gun friends who do not seem as 'joyous' as they were after the election of the "Great One."
Maybe they're worried about their 'security' at home with the increasing "residential crime" they've been reading about. Also, maybe they realize now that the police can't be everywhere to protect them within seconds.
Well here's 'good news' for them. Smith & Wesson has just announced a new handgun designed just for the Democrat who is un-familiar with - and possibly afraid of - handguns, yet wants to have adequate home protection:
The "SW18044L" ('L' signifies 'liberal').
You will note that this handsome, powerful weapon is a "commemorative model" which proudly bears the Democratic "Donkey", and a large capital "D"!
Tell those 'friends' to be sure to get their orders in early, because they will be in high demand!
H/T Jackie G
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
H/T Pete H
The Sunday Best...........
Banned By YouTube! Banned By Liveleak! Subterranean Burqa Blues
Red Flags on the Economy
The Chakra-quiddick Round-Up
(Even a Few) Words Matter
A simple economic primer for Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats...
OBAMA’S IMMIGRATION HYPOCRISY
DaleyGator DaleyThought What did We Tell You about Healthcare rationing?
Former intelligence chief Stella Rimington warns of threat to Britain from Russian spies
In Sangin, most dangerous Afghan district, British troops fear war will last 10 years
Kissing in cars, feeding stray cats and building sandcastles all banned in Italy
Al-Qaeda newspaper: Make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom
More "Waterboarding" BS From NYTs and Harvard Students
Horses and Open Barn Doors
A Cold Man's Warm Words
and finally........
Old-fashioned ways are sometimes the best by little Jimmy May
Watch This
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San Juan Capistrano Tea Party in the O.C.!
And what was unusual was the run-in I had with some progressive America- and Israel-bashers. From my post:
I was distracted from some of the speakers by a group of radicals that was hanging out by the street. Members were engaged in discussion with a very attentive and patient conservative woman. I roamed nearby for a few minutes. Soon I heard one of the young men discussing Israel. He was arguing that Palestinans in Gaza lived in squalor, etc. I listened further. When he began arguing that Israel had no "Biblical right to occupy Palestianian lands." I couldn't remain silent. I told him that's not true. I said first Israel wasn't "occupying" the land, and secondly, the Jewish people have a biblical claim on Israel going back to before Exodus in the Old Testament. The fellow got agitated and walked toward me, calling me a "fool" for speaking out. I said to him: "Why are you calling me names? I'm simply rejecting your claim that Israel is 'occupying' the land ..." He seemed to mellow after that, and I imagine we could have conversed reasonably for a while. He said, for example, that he wanted "a two state solution" in the Middle East. So I asked him if he supported Hamas? He said, "No, I'm against violence, a peace activist." I told him that's exactly what the folks on the Gaza flotilla said. He told me he rejected the violence, and I said, "then we're in agreement." Basically, call these folks out on propaganda and if they're amicable, you might be able to get through a bit.
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Michael Steele Resignation Blogging
Well, it's the weekend's leaderboard extravaganza. I've got a couple of posts up over at American Power.
See, "Liz Cheney Statement on Michael Steele Resignation," and "Michael Steele Caught on Tape: 'War of Obama's Choosing'" (VIDEO).
Gordon Ramsay In Trouble?
London, England
Brand expert Jonathan Gabay on Channel 5 television about the apparent collapse of the Gordon Ramsay empire. Do you think Gordon should stay at home rather than going worldwide to sort out the "Kitchens From Hell"?
Jonathan has also had published the 2010 version of Gabay's Copywriters Compendium. You can but it here from Amazon.co.uk
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THE MOST SPECIAL FOURTH OF JULY
On July 1, 2, and 3, 1863, more Americans fought and died here than any other battle in American history . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . STORMBRINGER
This Fourth of July I will travel with my family to pay my respects at Gettysburg - Sean Linnane
Weekend babe blogging...
...starts right now, with the phenomenal "'Splash!" video clip!
And more mind-boggling beauties all weekend, at American Power!
Light those fireworks patriots!
Friday, 2 July 2010
'Angle of Attack' — From the Steven Givler Collection
From my good friend, Maj. Steven Givler, "New Home for My Paintings."
And on this holiday weekend I take pride in reposting Steven's e-mail to me from April 4, 2009:
Steven is now working at a new assignment in Portugal.Sir,
Thank you for your blog. I’ve often wondered lately whether my more than 20 years of military service have been devoted to defending a constitution that is no longer recognized by the people who benefit from its protections.Every once in a while something encourages me to believe that there are still Americans who understand what makes us different from other nations, and who are willing to preserve that difference. Your blog, which I found via RS McCain’s blog, is one of those things.Thanks for the encouragement.
All the best,
Steven
STEVEN A. GIVLER, Maj, USAF
Assistant Air Attache
US EMBASSY Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Thank you, Steven, for your service.
Cross-posted from American Power.
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