1946 – There is Nothing New in the World
Learning from History – The More Things Change The More They Remain the Same
The classic definition of insanity. Continue reading
1949 – There is Still Nothing New in the World
Learning from History Year: 1949 — Situation: The Same — Lessons Learned: None
The only thing that I can even begin to say about this is that it provides additional proof that the problem is not the people, it’s the system. Continue reading
A Brief Explanation of Hexadecimal Numbers
style = “font-color:#FF33CC“> SAY WHAT? When you are working with computers, and especially the Internet and the Web, you will eventually run into things like the above – – – Hexadecimal (HEX) Numbers. In HTML and other programming/scripting languages these represent a color to displayed on-screen. If you are making a motorcycle classifieds website or any kind of website for that matter and you … Continue reading
A De-evolution of Leadership
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
A PSA to The Mainstream Media
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
Abortion and Christian Hypocracy
If you believe that abortion should be illegal except in instances of rape or incest, then I propose that you are a hypocrite. Continue reading
Ammo Registration – The Folly of So-Called Ballistic Fingerprinting
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
Anonymous Seizes Control of USSC Website
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
Are We Consistent or What … “Why don’t we just do sumpin ’bout crazy?”
Another enlightened conversation between Billie Ray Haskins of Horsepasture Virginia fame, and DC’s own T. Granville Carter., demonstrating the many absurdities we live with every day. Continue reading
Barbara Walters and Sen. Ed Brooke – The Story Behind the Photo
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, existed a human quality called ‘Ethics.’ Related to integrity, ethics were more powerful than greed and narcissism, and far from today, fairly common among members of the Washington media. The Photograph The Story In the mid 70′s, rumors of an alleged affair between broadcaster Barbara Walters and then Senator, Edward Brooke were flying around the … Continue reading
Britain’s violent crime rate highest in European Union – higher than USA
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
Can People Really Be That Stupid?
Ego, conceit and confidence all came up in a recent conversation with a comrade in arms and it ended with the sort of question only a good friend can gracefully ask. Before he asked, however, he requested that I think long and hard, and be completely honest. Both of these are equally uncomfortable and the latter downright unnatural, but I said I’d try. (Which … Continue reading
Chateau Bubba – Franklin County Corn Brandy
Produced with Brewmaster Buford’s secret family recipe, Chateau Bubba illustrates the meaning of the word Wheeeeuuuu!
Using our unique “Double Distilling” process, CB (as the locals call it) goes down smooth and comes back up again and again. Continue reading
Common FTP Error Codes
A list of the most common error codes likely to be thrown by your FTP Software. Continue reading
Common HTML Error Codes
A list of the most common error codes likely to be thrown by your Web browser. Continue reading
Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
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
David v. Goliath – a Latter Day Perspective
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
Defense Free Victim Zones
Does your local shopping center, department store or other merchant require law abiding patrons to become potential victims before being allowed to shop? Do they not know that criminals don’t obey the law, much less their ineffective rules and silly signs? Don’t Be Disarmed and Defenseless Fight Back With This Handy (and Free) 8 1/2 x 11 Sign! Now you can perform a valuable … Continue reading
Do we Need a Federal Department of Education?
“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
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
Drug Testing for High Level Officials.
Why Shouldn’t High Level Public Servants Prove They are Drug Free? As a condition of employment, almost everyone, from the guys who pick up the trash and deliver the mail, to the folks who read meters and repair the highways must agree to random drug and Alcohol testing. A number of myjobs, and even some consulting contracts required a full drug screening and an … Continue reading
Economic Death by a Thousand Terrorist Cuts
How should we deal with an organized effort to inflict these Million economic cuts, when all it takes to inflict one is a circuit board and battery taped to an empty Propane can, or even a simple paper bag left in an ‘inappropriate’ place?
One plane crash doesn’t change the fact that flying is statistically the safest way to travel.
Likewise, One crazy person, killing Twenty Six people in a school doesn’t change the fact that our primary and secondary schools remain statistically, the safest place for your child to be. Continue reading
Failed Background Checks – Please Tell Me I’m Wrong!
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
Getting Congress Under Control
I believe that the concept of a career politician would have the founders spinning in their graves.
Perhaps it’s time that we started seriously considering Congressional Term Limits. Continue reading
Government Operations Illustrated
Many Thanks to the Anonymous Creator of the GIF File.
Grandma’s Paring Knife
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
Historical Chart of Violent Crimes in the United States
In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Violent crimes are defined in the UCR Program as those offenses which involve force or threat of force. Continue reading
History Always Repeats – Unless we Learn!
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
HTML Color Codes – Demystified
NOTE:The original Web Safe color concept was intended for those with 16 bit displays, limited to only 256 colors.
While there are still a few users out there in that category they represent fewer than 2% of the total clients. (Mostly non-U.S. schools from which most companies do not or should not solicit nor encourage traffic.) Today, almost any color (matters of taste aside) will display properly.
For 100% certainty, however, Websafe colors always work.
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I Am Joe’s Gun!
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