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Coming Soon – Skippy vs. The Mob – A Book THEY Don’t Want Published.
Even Mortimer Miller is Fed Up!

Even Mortimer Miller is Fed Up!

In spite of efforts by dishonest lawyers, corrupt politicians, vanishing publishers and corporate bullies, the story of a little guy’s.struggle against the definitive greedy corporate and special interests will be told.

Over the next few weeks I will be telling the story of Joan Crosby Tibbetts, and the fight being waged against her, her father and the stolen Skippy name.

No Book Ban!

Banned After 50 Printed Copies

Included in Joan’s story will be an electronic version of the book that ‘they’ don’t want you to see — Crosby’s biting, not so subtle 1930 satire of corruption and organized crime, “Skippy vs. The Mob.”

Skippy - KidnappedThey are an unholy alliance of conspirators, some more closely connected than others, but all woven into a net of industry censorship, official cover ups and corporate theft.

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The First Electronic Edition of the “Banned Book” Skippy vs. The Mob

If you can’t wait, you can get a head start at the Official SKIPPY, Incorporated Website at WWW.SKIPPY.COM

The Skippy Story Home

 

skiplogoredsmallSkippy characters and other images representing the Skippy name and trademark are used with permission from Skippy, Incorporated at: www.Skippy.com
The story of Skippy and the Mob is Copyright 2013 by Joan Crosby Tibbetts
SKIPPY® was, still is and continues to be a Registered Trademark of Skippy, Inc.

The Photo Gallery: Images from Yesterday and Today
Gone_Fission_0410APete_Seegers time permits, I’ll keep adding new images, features (Including an Online Store) commentary and tips to improve your own photography.and put the “Fun” back if you’ve lost it.


Is a Flat Tax Possible, or Even Realistic?

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In this writer’s opinion, some form of ‘flat’ tax system is not only common sense, but efficient, workable and fair. If you make Ten times the money, you pay ten times the tax, period.

Add to this a National Sales/Consumption tax, and a mechanism by which the poorest American’s would pay neither, and 20,000 pages of confusing tax code can be whittled down to a Hundred or so easy to understand pages. Continue reading →

The Eggman’s Political Litmus Test

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Only Two simple questions that I believe every candidate for office should answer before any others.

These answers will help determine whether their candidacy deserves further serious consideration.

Once we have your commitment that you do not place yourself above the people you govern, we can move on to other issues such as immigration, education, security and the economy. Continue reading →

The Bill of Non Rights

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We, the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt-ridden, delusional and other liberal, commie, pinko bedwetters. Continue reading →

These Are Not My Mother’s Democrats!

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Wake Up Democrats!
I’m far less worried about what happened to the Lincoln and Reagan Republicans than I am about where the Kennedy Democrats went. Where are the Democrats who cared more about the good of the nation than the purses and power of their party.
Help Them J.F.K. – They’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up! Continue reading →

Where is the Peaceful Muslim Outrage?

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The silence of the “peaceful” Muslim community may not necessarily mean that they approve of, or are not disturbed by the death and violence perpetrated in the name of Allah. They may be afraid to speak. Their silence, however, still speaks volumes. Curiosity about the ongoing and escalating violence, perpetrated by Radical Militant Muslims (aka Islamic Extremists) gave me reason to get in touch … Continue reading →

Grandma’s Paring Knife

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As a child I only remember a few things that were classified as ‘absolutely forbidden’ to touch, get close to, or even vaguely think about. Aside from the obvious; buttons, levers and stuff in the car, truck or on power tools, daddy’s guns, and the oil furnace, there was a special category — grandma’s paring knife. Long after I was old enough to shoot … Continue reading →

Murals and Mayhem – But Not Madness

The Percy Crosby mural pictured here is but a small part of a much larger one, covering four walls in the basement of the Knightsbridge State Hospital.

In addition to showing everyday inmate activities like Ping-Pong and Chess, Percy Crosby’s artwork depicted hospital staff as screaming monsters and the administrator as a skulking man who controlled the locks and keys.

Crosby was committed under suspicious circumstances, allegedly because of a suicide attempt, but later thought by his daughter to be a failed attempt at murder. This is understandable since Crosby allegedly stabbed himself, but the police did not find a knife at the scene.

He was never released.

The circumstances of his “life imprisonment” were made all the more suspicious by the circumstances and events that followed. Continue reading →

Why We’ll Never Win the Drug War

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Scenario: No More Drug Problem.

For the sake of this hypothetical commentary, let’s assume that somehow, the problem with illegal drugs mostly goes away.

Whether this is through enforcement, social change, legalization or some yet to be discovered process is not relevant for this commentary. Continue reading →

Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

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According to The Book of Lists, fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of a majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes fear of standing in front of a crowd.

We all want to be movie stars, but are terrified of the spotlight.

Here are a few anecdotes and tips to help your turn in the barrel as productive as possible. Continue reading →

Writing for the Web and Presentations

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It’s not the 100 million who can’t read who bother me — it’s the 200 million who can’t write!

Flawless grammar and perfect punctuation are rarely seen or expected in today’s environment of Instant Messaging, Tweets, Text Messaging and other popular, social media.

My Mother taught me at an early age: “Proper grammar and enunciation are like a secret handshake. They open the door to an exclusive club full of opportunities. What you do once it is opened is up to you.” (Ida Eggleston) Continue reading →

Suggested Letter to Anti-Gunowner Establishments

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I have written several successful letters using the following as a core template. A number of the of the stores and businesses I sent them to have removed their signs. Please feel free to copy and modify it as needed to fit your specific situation.
(This version is specific to Virginia) Continue reading →

I Am Joe’s Gun!

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NOTE: The Eggman had to write this for me because, as I say later, I have no brain, no muscles and no ability to reason or think. I’m neither good nor evil — Like most other tools, I’m a simple inanimate object.

I’m as much a part of Joe’s daily outfit as shoes or socks. In fact, Joe goes without his socks more often than he goes without me. Continue reading →

Security Officers, Security Guards and Mall Cops

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I’m sure most people have seen them all. From the well-meaning but bumblingly stupid Barney Fifes, to the arrogant, power hungry cop wannabes with anger issues.

The ‘survival’ brain is conditioned to recognize and remember extremes and aberrations from the normal, so these stereotypes linger in most everyone’s mind. But like cops, security staff are people too. And just like cops, the ones who stand out represent the exception, not the rule. Continue reading →

David v. Goliath – a Latter Day Perspective

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Most everyone should be familiar with the biblical story of little David, who, against all odds, defeated the giant Goliath in a heroic battle. Well I’d like to give this story a bit of a modern spin. Goliath, was a somewhat dimwitted victim of Gigantism (9 feet tall) Victims of this disease often experience double vision and/or difficulty with side (peripheral) vision and physical … Continue reading →

Percy L. Crosby – Freedom Fighter

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Percy Crosby was clearly not popular with the White power establishment of the Twenties and Thirties. His characters and cartoons, however, were wildly popular with the American people.

Crosby’s outspoken, politically incorrect but accurate and insightful satire and personal activism eventually led to his being labeled by the government and big business as a dangerous person. Continue reading →

The More Things Change — One Man Rule

Percy Crosby spoke for the citizen, and spoke loudly.

From the 1920′s — or was it last week? Percy L. Crosby’s political commentary was understandably irritating to the powers that be. As with much of Crosby’s work, it’s as relevant today as it was over eighty years ago. Learn more about Percy Crosby, his life and times, his false imprisonment, and his family’s struggle to regain the stolen Skippy® legacy and name. Visit … Continue reading →

History Always Repeats – Unless we Learn!

Always in touch with the plight of the victims, Percy Crosby eventually became a victim of the same system he was fighting to expose.

From the 1920′s — or was it last week? Percy L. Crosby’s social commentary was understandably irritating to the powers that be. Here is yet another example of the empathy that Percy L. Crosby felt for the poor and downtrodden. As with much of Crosby’s work, it’s as relevant today as it was over eighty years ago. You can learn more about Percy Crosby, … Continue reading →

School Shootings – Stop the Panic

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With all respect to victims and families (also victims) of violence everywhere …
During the furor over recent events and the resulting demands for serious action, arming teachers, police in schools and gun confiscation, there is one simple fact that has been overlooked. Continue reading →

Skippy vs. The Mob – The Real Story behind the “Banned” Book

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In spite of efforts by dishonest lawyers, corrupt politicians, vanishing publishers and corporate bullies, the story of a little guy’s.struggle against the definitive greedy corporate and special interests will be told. Over the next few weeks I will be telling the story of Joan Crosby Tibbetts, and the fight being waged against her, her father and the stolen Skippy name. Included in Joan’s story … Continue reading →

The Skippy Kidnapping Story – Why Skippy Hates Peanut Butter

The Original SKIPPY, appears to have been kidnapped by some dishonest Trademark Lawyers. Can we Allow that to happen with one of America's iconic cartoon characters?

  Why Skippy® Still Hates Peanut Butter The Mammoth Unilever Corporation is resisting all legal efforts to stop its arrogant, unauthorized use of the SKIPPYTM name, made famous by Skippy’s creator Percy Crosby. Until such time as justice is delivered, Unilever will remain in SKIPPY’S Hall of Shame for corrupt and fraudulent marketing. The adage, “there’s no honor among thieves,” appears to apply to … Continue reading →

Skippy Wants to Know – What Are They Hiding – and Who Are They …

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  … and why do they want to kill us?   No, Percy Crosby wasn’t exactly murdered, but he may as well have been. Sudden death may have been more humane than slow death after Sixteen Years of unlawful, and nearly solitary confinement. Crosby, a longtime thorn in the side of corruption everywhere, was locked away in a State Hospital, without evidence of any … Continue reading →

The Skippy Saga Continues – Saving Skippy

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When I first stumbled upon the story of the fascinating life and tragic death of artist Percy L. Crosby, I heard tales of intrigue, corporate greed, corrupt, mob-connected politicians and even death threats against those who dig too deeply into this bone-yard. I could not fault anyone who first thinks of conspiracy theories and tin-foil hats. I was of the same mindset until I … Continue reading →

A PSA to The Mainstream Media

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ATTENTION MAINSTREAM MEDIA The following Public Service Announcement is from your fellow Americans and the Second Amendment. STOP – LOOK – LISTEN America is at a Crossing Don’t Get Hit by the Train   STOP: Stop the war against law abiding American gun owners for a while, and let the smoke clear. You may be surprised to discover that the bulk of it is … Continue reading →

Why Can’t We Eliminate Corporate Political Donations?

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Capitalism is not the problem, but crony capitalism is. If we can agree that excessive corporate and special interest influence in government is bad, then let’s use the power of We, The People to stop it!

How can a party and/or politician who will expend anywhere from Tens of Millions to almost One Billion Dollars possibly not be influenced by large corporate contributions and special interest lobbyists? Continue reading →

Do we Need a Federal Department of Education?

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“If No Child is Left Behind, How can Any Child Get Ahead?” When was the last time someone from the Fed was directly involved in the education of your child? When was the last time you saw a Fed at a schoolhouse, unless it was during a drug raid? Who signs your child’s teacher’s paycheck, the Feds or the locals? A Solution? Take most … Continue reading →

Do we Need a Federal Highway Administration

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Private Enterprise built the Transcontinental Railroad without the benefit of a “Federal Railroad Administration.” When was the last time you saw a Federal work crew performing any work on a US or Interstate highway? The answer is most likely never. Highway work, even on Federal highways (with the exception of some military bases) is performed by State agencies and private contractors hired and paid … Continue reading →

My Take on the Second Amendment

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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Background At it’s simplest, the Constitution of the United States (COTUS) sets forth the rules under which our country, as a nation of sovereign states operate. The founders, weary of war and just a bit (a lot) … Continue reading →

More Gun Control Mom … Please!

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An open letter from a Virginia resident, to DC, Maryland, Chicago and other localities which deny their citizens and visitors their Constitutionally guaranteed right to self-defense, thanking them for their tough gun-owner control laws. With such anti-rights localities for neighbors Virginia becomes far less attractive to the bad guys and a much safer place to live. Welcome to New York? Dear D.C., Maryland, Chicago … Continue reading →

Key Steps to an Effective Presentation

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The fear of public speaking ranks with death and an IRS audit for most of the population. What I will attempt to do here is give you a few tips & techniques and a bit of support when it comes time to make your presentation. Introduction What do I define as a presentation? In the broadest sense, it’s every encounter you have with every … Continue reading →

A De-evolution of Leadership

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Leaders lead, tyrants rule and servants serve. When did we lose sight of the distinction?

It starts when they do things for your own good — and ends when you are no longer relevant.
It’s not the Democrats and it’s not the Republicans. It’s what our government as a whole has become. Continue reading →

Stupid Stuff of the Week

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This week was a bit overwhelming from the Stupid Stuff standpoint, and not merely the stupid stuff people did, but some really stupid stuff they want to do.

Note: This quick recap is absolutely no reflection upon the total amount of Stupid Stuff for the period. Trying to do so would be similar to attempting to put the Pacific Ocean into a bathtub. Continue reading →

Anonymous Seizes Control of USSC Website

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Below is a capture and download from the home page of the website: USSC.gov at 0327 Saturday, January 26, 2013 While the tactics involved may not be exactly Kosher, the focus of their motivations does appear to have some merit. CAUTION: The Warhead File links (Red on Black) at the bottom of the message are Live. Don’t click on them unless you intend to … Continue reading →

The Mergeless Moron

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Who hasn’t secretly wished that little button on the dash was really connected to a couple of fifty-calibers behind the signal lights?
Regardless of whether they are pathological, or merely clueless, these Bozos contribute to traffic tie-ups at every merge point and are downright dangerous. Continue reading →

School Shootings, Workplace Violence and Guns

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I went to school in a different time, the late 1950′s and 1960′s. It was a rural area, and most people in the area had guns. I was also a nerd before there was such a thing as a nerd. If I were in school today, I would have been labeled ADD and drugged into complacency. As it was, I was bored to tears … Continue reading →

These are Not Your Father’s Video Games

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The next time you see a malleable child with a game controller in his or her hand, fully absorbed in a game and seemingly oblivious to the world around them, please consider … This is the state of mind that governments endeavor to induce in future soldiers, snipers, assassins and spies when training them to kill without conscious thought or hesitation. Continue reading →

Britain’s violent crime rate highest in European Union – higher than USA

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I’m really tired of hearing gun-grabbers preach about the idyllic, peaceful, civilized and Gun Free, Great Britain.
Please don’t tell me to just stop listening, because they seem to be everywhere and they won’t shut up!

In the United States, however, there are also over Two Million defensive uses of a firearm annually, most with no shots being fired. These rarely publicized incidents are a primary reason that the U.S.A. is not in the league of distinction below. Continue reading →

Why You are Probably an Ipticrat

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Only politically vested, zealots, crazies, sheep and talk show pundits tow a strict, hard, main-line political party line on all of today’s issues. Perhaps, long ago, daily life was so uncomplicated that a ‘binary’ system, in which the majority of the population could be divided into two, clear-cut, right and left categories was adequate. Continue reading →

Ammo Registration – The Folly of So-Called Ballistic Fingerprinting

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A number of jurisdictions require “Ballistic Fingerprinting” of all new firearms. Others are exploring these options. The goal is to compile a database of all NEW firearms based upon markings left behind by the unique irregularities of every firearm chamber, firing pin and barrel. Under these systems, when a new firearm is purchased, a spent bullet and/or cartridge casing is supplied to the state … Continue reading →

Failed Background Checks – Please Tell Me I’m Wrong!

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My question is just how many violent criminals are arrested and prosecuted for the crime of attempting to purchase a firearm while prohibited? ?
I had hoped the number would be high, since these criminal types are are just as likely to turn to illegal channels (Theft, or “Trunk of the Car Enterprises – Guns, Drugs and Consignments”)
This is one time I really don’t want to be right. because if this figure is true, it’s a disgrace. If not, would someone please authoritatively prove it wrong. (cites, etc.) Continue reading →

Shouldn’t an Oath Mean Something?

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Proposed Change to the Oath of Office I’ll leave the oaths of office for Civilian Employees and the Military alone for the moment, they seem quite adequate. I do, however, have a minor change to suggest for the President, Congress, Judges and high-level appointees. Since one of today’s “hot button” issues is the use of the word “God” in anything even vaguely government related, … Continue reading →

Psipothetical Question: Where Would Americans Go?

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Conceptual Psipotheticals to Get You Thinking #1 – Who are America’s real friends? Implausible Situation “What if the economic, military, political social and environmental crises all crash down at once and the result was a mass exodus from the United States. Those leaving the US would have essentially the same restrictions as those fleeing Europe in WWII,  mainly the clothes on their backs. Food … Continue reading →