Sunday, December 29, 2013
Friday Funnies, On Sunday
A Blond's Year in Review
January
Took new scarf back to store because it was too tight.
February
Fired from pharmacy job for failing to print labels ... Helllloooo!! ... bottles won't fit in printer!!
March
Got really excited ... finished jigsaw puzzle in 6 months ... box said '2-4 years!'
April
Trapped on escalator for hours ... power went out!
May
Tried to make Kool-Aid ... wrong instructions ... 8 cups of water won't fit into those little packets!
June
Tried to go waterskiing ... couldn't find a lake with a slope.
July
Lost breast stroke swimming competition ... learned later, the other swimmers cheated, they used their arms!
August
Got locked out of her car in rain storm ... car swamped because soft-top was open.
September
The capital of California is 'C' ... isn't it?
October
Hate M & M's ... they are so hard to peel.
November
Baked turkey for 4 1/2 days ... instructions said 1 hour per pound and I weigh 108!
December
Couldn't call 911 . 'duh' ... there's no 'eleven' button on the stupid phone!
A man was in his front yard mowing grass when his attractive blonde female neighbor came out of the house and went straight to the mailbox. She opened it then slammed it shut and stormed back in the house.
A little later she came out of her house again went to the mail box and again, opened it, slammed it shut again. Angrily, back into the house she went.
As the man was getting ready to edge the lawn, here she came out again, marched to the mail box, opened it and then slammed it closed harder than ever. Puzzled by her actions the man asked her, 'Is something wrong?'
To which she replied, 'There certainly is!'
'My stupid computer keeps saying... YOU'VE GOT MAIL!'
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Goor Advice from Wall Street...no, Seriously!
David John Marotta, a Wall Street expert and financial advisor and Forbes contributor, said in a note to investors, “Firearms are the last item on the list, but they are on the list. There are some terrible people in this world. And you are safer when your trusted neighbors have firearms.”
“A bug-out bag is a good idea depending on where you live even if the emergency is just power outages, earthquakes and hurricanes. And with your preparedness you will be equipped to help others who might be in need,” he wrote. “Be prepared. Especially because it keeps you from being scared.”
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Finally, advice I can agree with, or get ahead of in fact. I just wish I'd bought ALL the guns and ALL the ammo I wanted two or three years ago. I would have sold off stuff at a good profit AND still had plenty for myself.
Oh well, a day late and a dollar short as Pop used to say!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Joining the Target Christmas party
Well, as I am sure that you all know, some 40 million credit card numbers were misplaced by the renowned Target (pronounced Tar - zhay) Company.
On this glorious Christmas Eve, someone in Chicago, of all places, is using my wife's debit card at Target believe it or not. My bank, not BoA, Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Bancorp, HSBC, or Capital One, (notice I listed the 7 biggest banks in America) a place in which I have never set foot inside a branch in my life, called and asked....we have seen charges in the town where you live today, but suddenly this charge shows up in Illinois. Is one of your kids or your wife there?
No.
ok, well we are going to put a hold on your account, do you need to do any more shopping today?
Yes.
Will you be making any online purchase or any purchases outside of your city of residence.
No.
Ok, we will approve all charges where you live, but deny all else and refund the charge that is already made.
thank you.
Have a Merry Christmas Mr. alan
You too.
I love my bank!!! Now I just hope that the SOB that is using my wife's card to fund their Christmas tries it one more time. I get the feeling that Target is not happy about it and will probably press charges. At least I hope they do.
And Merry Christmas to all of you my friends. I hope each of you gets all of the ammo and other supplies that Santa was asked for.
On this glorious Christmas Eve, someone in Chicago, of all places, is using my wife's debit card at Target believe it or not. My bank, not BoA, Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Bancorp, HSBC, or Capital One, (notice I listed the 7 biggest banks in America) a place in which I have never set foot inside a branch in my life, called and asked....we have seen charges in the town where you live today, but suddenly this charge shows up in Illinois. Is one of your kids or your wife there?
No.
ok, well we are going to put a hold on your account, do you need to do any more shopping today?
Yes.
Will you be making any online purchase or any purchases outside of your city of residence.
No.
Ok, we will approve all charges where you live, but deny all else and refund the charge that is already made.
thank you.
Have a Merry Christmas Mr. alan
You too.
I love my bank!!! Now I just hope that the SOB that is using my wife's card to fund their Christmas tries it one more time. I get the feeling that Target is not happy about it and will probably press charges. At least I hope they do.
And Merry Christmas to all of you my friends. I hope each of you gets all of the ammo and other supplies that Santa was asked for.
merry xmas
1. If you refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to liquor,
You may be a Muslim.
2. If you own a £3,000 machine gun and £5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes,
You may be a Muslim.
3. If you have more wives than teeth,
You may be a Muslim.
4. If you wipe your bum with your bare hand, but consider bacon to be unclean,
You may be a Muslim.
5. If you think vests come in two styles: Bullet-proof and suicide.
You may be a Muslim
6. If you can't think of anyone you haven't declared jihad against,
You may be a Muslim.
7. If you consider television dangerous, but routinely carry explosives in your clothing,
You may be a Muslim.
8. If you were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses other than setting off roadside bombs, You may be a Muslim.
9. If you have nothing against women and think every man should own at least four,
You may be a Muslim.
10. If you find this offensive or racist and don't forward it,
You may be a Muslim.
1. If you refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to liquor,
You may be a Muslim.
2. If you own a £3,000 machine gun and £5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes,
You may be a Muslim.
3. If you have more wives than teeth,
You may be a Muslim.
4. If you wipe your bum with your bare hand, but consider bacon to be unclean,
You may be a Muslim.
5. If you think vests come in two styles: Bullet-proof and suicide.
You may be a Muslim
6. If you can't think of anyone you haven't declared jihad against,
You may be a Muslim.
7. If you consider television dangerous, but routinely carry explosives in your clothing,
You may be a Muslim.
8. If you were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses other than setting off roadside bombs, You may be a Muslim.
9. If you have nothing against women and think every man should own at least four,
You may be a Muslim.
10. If you find this offensive or racist and don't forward it,
You may be a Muslim.
Monday, December 23, 2013
The Irony of the Evolution of Society
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/23/judge-denies-request-to-halt-same-sex-marriages-in-utah/
Here is just one of several articles on the forced acceptance of homosexual marriage by a federally appointed...not elected....judge.
It is ironic that the 3rd amendment to the Utah State Constitution, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman, has been declared unconstitutional.
What is ironic about it you ask? Well , the fact that in 1898 the state of Utah was forced to included in its constitution, in order to become a state, that it only recognized the "traditional definition of marriage"
So, over the course of 115 years a group of people have been forced by politicians to abandon a portion of their religious freedom (good bye 1st amendment) and forced to accept what they consider to be a sinful act (goodbye 9th & 10th amendments).
Just out of curiosity, I wonder if it is that same "group" that has done both? It isn't so much about condoning a particular lifestyle as it is about forcing others to abandon theirs.
Here is just one of several articles on the forced acceptance of homosexual marriage by a federally appointed...not elected....judge.
It is ironic that the 3rd amendment to the Utah State Constitution, which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman, has been declared unconstitutional.
What is ironic about it you ask? Well , the fact that in 1898 the state of Utah was forced to included in its constitution, in order to become a state, that it only recognized the "traditional definition of marriage"
So, over the course of 115 years a group of people have been forced by politicians to abandon a portion of their religious freedom (good bye 1st amendment) and forced to accept what they consider to be a sinful act (goodbye 9th & 10th amendments).
Just out of curiosity, I wonder if it is that same "group" that has done both? It isn't so much about condoning a particular lifestyle as it is about forcing others to abandon theirs.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
A Simple Christmas Love Story
A couple was Christmas shopping.
The shopping center was packed - as the wife walked through the mall she
was surprised when she looked around to find that her husband was
nowhere to be seen.
She was quite upset because they had a lot to do.
She became so worried that she called him on her cell phone to ask him where he was.
In
a quiet voice he said, "Do you remember the jewelers we went into about
five years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that
we couldn't afford, and I told you that I would get it for you one day?"
The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes... yes I do remember that shop."
He replied, "Well, I'm in the mall pub right next door to it."
I love that guy!!
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Schteveo
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
John Beale, Hero or Villian?
A top executive from the Environmental Protection Agency is likely
heading to prison after defrauding the federal government out of nearly
$1 million. He concocted the truly bizarre and elaborate scheme to
avoid doing his job while still raking in a generous salary.
The EPA’s highest paid former employee, John Beale, will be sentenced in a federal court on Wednesday after spending more than ten years taking months off work to do “intelligence work for the CIA in Pakistan,” when he was actually kicking back, reading, riding his bike and relaxing at his vacation home in Cape Cod, NBC News first reported.
Beale, who served as a senior policy adviser in the agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, pled guilty in September to defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 since 2000. Beale retired from his post in April after learning that he was the subject of a federal investigating for defrauding the government by ditching work for months at a time, while still collecting his $200,000 salary (more than EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, his immediate boss.)
I'll admit that what he did was wrong.. I think he SHOULD have lost his job. But jail time and pay the money BACK?! No WAY, his IDIOT bosses should be on the hook for THAT!!
Anyone who is the 'supervisor ' of people making $200K or more a year, SHOULD be smart enough to pick up the PHONE, and do some calling and asking about their employees being 'spies'!
And last but NOT least. how scary is it, that someone supervising people at that level, on YOUR tax dollars, WASN'T smart enough to make some inquiries? I couldn't care less if this was in private industry, but WE paid both their salaries out of the OVER taxation of OUR salaries!
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A Pissed Off but Schteveo
The EPA’s highest paid former employee, John Beale, will be sentenced in a federal court on Wednesday after spending more than ten years taking months off work to do “intelligence work for the CIA in Pakistan,” when he was actually kicking back, reading, riding his bike and relaxing at his vacation home in Cape Cod, NBC News first reported.
Beale, who served as a senior policy adviser in the agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, pled guilty in September to defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 since 2000. Beale retired from his post in April after learning that he was the subject of a federal investigating for defrauding the government by ditching work for months at a time, while still collecting his $200,000 salary (more than EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, his immediate boss.)
I'll admit that what he did was wrong.. I think he SHOULD have lost his job. But jail time and pay the money BACK?! No WAY, his IDIOT bosses should be on the hook for THAT!!
Anyone who is the 'supervisor ' of people making $200K or more a year, SHOULD be smart enough to pick up the PHONE, and do some calling and asking about their employees being 'spies'!
And last but NOT least. how scary is it, that someone supervising people at that level, on YOUR tax dollars, WASN'T smart enough to make some inquiries? I couldn't care less if this was in private industry, but WE paid both their salaries out of the OVER taxation of OUR salaries!
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A Pissed Off but Schteveo
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Have We Been Had, Again?
Was the 9/11 attack on America an act of terrorism, or an act of war by a nation state?
On 9-11-01, America was attacked on it's home turf. In terms of lives lost, it was an attack even more devastating than Pearl Harbor. But the attack on Pearl Harbor made us rise up and go to war. The attack on the WTC only made us go back to sleep.
For generations, there has been plenty of evidence to show that the socialist FDR, and top members of his administration, (knew) the attack was coming but did nothing to stop it, since it was the fastest way to get the US involved in what was to become WWII. At the time, the American people were (rabidly) against getting involved in Europe's war. Did FDR, in order to keep a promise he made to Churchill, see a perfect opportunity, and take it?
Did the US govt. (know) 9/11 was going to happen, or, were there so many stupid and incompetent people in charge that they never saw it coming. Or, were 3000+ Americans murdered simply because our govt. was afraid to upset the price of oil?
Have we been had again?
http://nypost.com/2013/12/15/inside-the-saudi-911-coverup/
On 9-11-01, America was attacked on it's home turf. In terms of lives lost, it was an attack even more devastating than Pearl Harbor. But the attack on Pearl Harbor made us rise up and go to war. The attack on the WTC only made us go back to sleep.
For generations, there has been plenty of evidence to show that the socialist FDR, and top members of his administration, (knew) the attack was coming but did nothing to stop it, since it was the fastest way to get the US involved in what was to become WWII. At the time, the American people were (rabidly) against getting involved in Europe's war. Did FDR, in order to keep a promise he made to Churchill, see a perfect opportunity, and take it?
Did the US govt. (know) 9/11 was going to happen, or, were there so many stupid and incompetent people in charge that they never saw it coming. Or, were 3000+ Americans murdered simply because our govt. was afraid to upset the price of oil?
Have we been had again?
http://nypost.com/2013/12/15/inside-the-saudi-911-coverup/
Saturday, December 14, 2013
This is NOT good news, IMNSHO...
In 1969 we landed two men on the moon. Over the next 3 years, 4 months and 3 weeks, 10 more Americans would do so. Then, in typical American style, we got bored and then complacent and finally we completely pissed away the ability to even go to the moon.
But all is not lost!! The Chinese made a soft landing on the Moon this morning, with a robot rover. How could that EVER be a bad thing, right?!?!!
Just two years ago, our 'experts' said that China didn't have the rockets, the fuel, the technical expertise nor the general technology to do what they did this week. They, the 'experts', said it would be 5 to 7 years before they'd attempt a hard landing on the moon. Which they'd HAVE to do to achieve a soft landing.
What the 'experts' failed to consider I think, is that 99% of the know how for getting to the moon is declassified and available on the GD internet! So they had no NEED to re-invent the wheel. All they had to do was go interweb surfing for answers.
But if they did this 3 to 5 years early, WTH makes us think they'll wait another 7 years to 'attempt' putting men on the moon? And when they go, what's to keep them from taking a 5 or 10 kilaton nuke with them, and setting that SOB up, before they announce that they are now Rulers of the Earth?
And how long before Obama sends them a GD "Way to Go" card for doing this?
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Schteveo
But all is not lost!! The Chinese made a soft landing on the Moon this morning, with a robot rover. How could that EVER be a bad thing, right?!?!!
China on Saturday
successfully carried out the world's first soft landing of a space probe on the moon in nearly four decades, state media said, the next stage in
an ambitious space program that aims to eventually put a Chinese
astronaut on the moon.
The unmanned Chang'e 3
lander, named after a mythical Chinese goddess of the moon, touched down
on Earth's nearest neighbor following a 12-minute landing process.
The
probe carried a six-wheeled moon rover called "Yutu," or "Jade Rabbit,"
the goddess' pet. After landing Saturday evening on a fairly flat,
Earth-facing part of the moon, the rover was slated to separate from the
Chang'e eight hours later and embark on a three-month scientific
exploration.
China sent its first astronaut into space in
2003, becoming the third nation after Russia and the United States to
achieve manned space travel independently. In 2006, it sent its first
probe to the moon. China plans to open a space station around 2020 and
send an astronaut to the moon after that.
Now, here's the 'rub' on this story.
Just two years ago, our 'experts' said that China didn't have the rockets, the fuel, the technical expertise nor the general technology to do what they did this week. They, the 'experts', said it would be 5 to 7 years before they'd attempt a hard landing on the moon. Which they'd HAVE to do to achieve a soft landing.
What the 'experts' failed to consider I think, is that 99% of the know how for getting to the moon is declassified and available on the GD internet! So they had no NEED to re-invent the wheel. All they had to do was go interweb surfing for answers.
But if they did this 3 to 5 years early, WTH makes us think they'll wait another 7 years to 'attempt' putting men on the moon? And when they go, what's to keep them from taking a 5 or 10 kilaton nuke with them, and setting that SOB up, before they announce that they are now Rulers of the Earth?
And how long before Obama sends them a GD "Way to Go" card for doing this?
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Schteveo
Monday, December 9, 2013
A National Disgrace
"A nation that treats it's welfare and illegal parasites (far better) than it treats it's warriors, is a nation unworthy of their sacrifice..." -- Spider
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/9/troops-forced-to-rely-on-welfare-holiday-charity/
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/9/troops-forced-to-rely-on-welfare-holiday-charity/
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Famous Presidential Lies
LBJ:
We were attacked (in the Gulf of Tonkin)
Nixon:
I am not a crook
GHW Bush:
Read my lips - No new taxes
Clinton:
I did not have sex with that woman... Miss Lewinski
GW Bush:
Iraq has weapons of mass destruction
Obama:
I will have the most transparent administration in history.
The stimulus will fund shovel-ready jobs.
I am focused like a laser on creating jobs.
The IRS is not targeting anyone.
It was a spontaneous riot about a movie.
If I had a son.
I will put an end to the type of politics that "breeds division, conflict and cynicism".
You didn't build that!
I will restore trust in Government.
The Cambridge cops acted stupidly.
The public will have 5 days to look at every bill that lands on my desk
It's not my red line - it is the world's red line.
Whistle blowers will be protected in my administration.
We got back every dime we used to rescue the banks and auto companies, with interest.
I am not spying on American citizens.
ObamaCare will be good for America
You can keep your family doctor.
Premiums will be lowered by $2500.
If you like it, you can keep your current healthcare plan
It's just like shopping at Amazon
I knew nothing about "Fast and Furious" gunrunning to Mexican drug cartels
I knew nothing about IRS targeting conservative groups
I knew nothing about what happened in Benghazi
I have never my uncle from Kenya who is in the country illegally and that was arrested and told to leave the country over 20 years ago
And, I have never lived with that uncle. (He finally admitted today, [12-05-2013] that he DID know his uncle and that he DID live with him.))
And the biggest lie of all:
"I, Barrack Hussein Obama, pledge to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America."
Borrowed from the wild and patriotic minds at PIG...
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Friday Funnies, On Tuesday
Jenny, a blonde girl, came skipping home from school today. "Mommy,
Mommy," she yelled, "we were counting today, and all the other kids
could only count to four, but I counted to 10.
See? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!"
"Very good," said her mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde?" Jenny asked.
"Yes, it's because you're blonde," said the mommy.
The next day the girl came skipping home from school. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "We were saying the alphabet today, and all the other kids could only say it to D, but I said it to G. See? A, B, C, D, E, F, G!"
"Very good, Jenny," said her mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde, Mommy?"
"Yes, it's because you're blonde."
The next day Jenny came skipping home from school. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "we were in gym class today, and when we showered, all the other girls had flat chests, but I have these!"
And she lifted her tank top to reveal a pair of 36Cs.
"Very good," said her embarrassed mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde, mommy?"
"No Honey, it's because you're 24."
See? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!"
"Very good," said her mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde?" Jenny asked.
"Yes, it's because you're blonde," said the mommy.
The next day the girl came skipping home from school. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "We were saying the alphabet today, and all the other kids could only say it to D, but I said it to G. See? A, B, C, D, E, F, G!"
"Very good, Jenny," said her mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde, Mommy?"
"Yes, it's because you're blonde."
The next day Jenny came skipping home from school. "Mommy, Mommy," she yelled, "we were in gym class today, and when we showered, all the other girls had flat chests, but I have these!"
And she lifted her tank top to reveal a pair of 36Cs.
"Very good," said her embarrassed mother.
"Is it because I'm blonde, mommy?"
"No Honey, it's because you're 24."
Saturday, November 30, 2013
The Human Gene Pool
Since Adam and Eve, the terms "male and female" have served to describe the difference between the two genders. God made sure it wasn't very confusing. Then came (political correctness) which teaches that male and female no longer suffice since those terms do not recognize the aberrations that have been added to the human gene pool. Now we have, "LGBTXYZ", and whatever other letters they've added to cover the assortment of freaks that keep surfacing.
Now, from the Bizarro World, (a.k.a. Mexifornia) comes a new classification. "IT". That's right, IT. Apparently, an (it) is someone (or something) who "refuses to identify as either male or female"! Even among the wild animals on the African plain, this kind of lunacy is not tolerated, as most wild animals will kill an aberration, even of their own species. Obviously, we're not that advanced.
Is this young "thing" some kind of birth abnormality, or just the product of ultra-liberal parents? A look at (it's) name might provide a clue. This story also makes it quite clear that, 1) whatever type of filtering system we're using on the human gene pool, is clearly not working, and 2) perhaps mandatory abortions are not always bad...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/30/rise-genderqueer-colleges-welcome-kids-who-identif/
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/30/california-teen-set-on-fire-doesnt-want-to-be-too-harsh-on-attacker/?intcmp=latestnews
Now, from the Bizarro World, (a.k.a. Mexifornia) comes a new classification. "IT". That's right, IT. Apparently, an (it) is someone (or something) who "refuses to identify as either male or female"! Even among the wild animals on the African plain, this kind of lunacy is not tolerated, as most wild animals will kill an aberration, even of their own species. Obviously, we're not that advanced.
Is this young "thing" some kind of birth abnormality, or just the product of ultra-liberal parents? A look at (it's) name might provide a clue. This story also makes it quite clear that, 1) whatever type of filtering system we're using on the human gene pool, is clearly not working, and 2) perhaps mandatory abortions are not always bad...
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/30/rise-genderqueer-colleges-welcome-kids-who-identif/
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/30/california-teen-set-on-fire-doesnt-want-to-be-too-harsh-on-attacker/?intcmp=latestnews
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Happy Thankgiving My Friends!
It's a few minutes after midnight, making it Officially, Thanksgiving Day.
So, ya'll drive safely.
Don't eat too much.
Definitely, DON'T pull for the Lions tomorrow afternoon afternoon.
And finally, Happy Thanksgiving to All of You, from all of us HERE, at Fort Schteveo!
And we'll see you in a day or two, or however long it takes to get over the turkey and carbs hangover!!
So, ya'll drive safely.
Don't eat too much.
Definitely, DON'T pull for the Lions tomorrow afternoon afternoon.
And finally, Happy Thanksgiving to All of You, from all of us HERE, at Fort Schteveo!
And we'll see you in a day or two, or however long it takes to get over the turkey and carbs hangover!!
Warrior Cops
The average person doesn't realize what's happening around them. Most haven't been paying attention to the "militarization" of their state and local police, in spite of the many, many examples we've seen, such as the "occupation" of Boston last year after the terrorist bombings.
If there is to be "civil unrest" in this country, it won't be the regular military we see confronting us on the streets. It will be Law Enforcement officers, but i'll bet you won't be able to tell them apart from the military...
"The last days of colonialism taught America’s revolutionaries that soldiers in the streets bring conflict and tyranny. As a result, our country has generally worked to keep the military out of law enforcement. But according to investigative reporter Radley Balko, over the last several decades, America’s cops have increasingly come to resemble ground troops. The consequences have been dire: the home is no longer a place of sanctuary, the Fourth Amendment has been gutted, and police today have been conditioned to see the citizens they serve as an other—an enemy.
Today’s armored-up policemen are a far cry from the constables of early America. The unrest of the 1960s brought about the invention of the SWAT unit—which in turn led to the debut of military tactics in the ranks of police officers. Nixon’s War on Drugs, Reagan’s War on Poverty, Clinton’s COPS program, the post–9/11 security state under Bush and Obama: by degrees, each of these innovations expanded and empowered police forces, always at the expense of civil liberties. And these are just four among a slew of reckless programs.
In Rise of the Warrior Cop, Balko shows how politicians’ ill-considered policies and relentless declarations of war against vague enemies like crime, drugs, and terror have blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. His fascinating, frightening narrative shows how over a generation, a creeping battlefield mentality has isolated and alienated American police officers and put them on a collision course with the values of a free society..." Radley Balko
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/26/defense-department-gives-local-police-equipment-designed-for-warzone/
If there is to be "civil unrest" in this country, it won't be the regular military we see confronting us on the streets. It will be Law Enforcement officers, but i'll bet you won't be able to tell them apart from the military...
"The last days of colonialism taught America’s revolutionaries that soldiers in the streets bring conflict and tyranny. As a result, our country has generally worked to keep the military out of law enforcement. But according to investigative reporter Radley Balko, over the last several decades, America’s cops have increasingly come to resemble ground troops. The consequences have been dire: the home is no longer a place of sanctuary, the Fourth Amendment has been gutted, and police today have been conditioned to see the citizens they serve as an other—an enemy.
Today’s armored-up policemen are a far cry from the constables of early America. The unrest of the 1960s brought about the invention of the SWAT unit—which in turn led to the debut of military tactics in the ranks of police officers. Nixon’s War on Drugs, Reagan’s War on Poverty, Clinton’s COPS program, the post–9/11 security state under Bush and Obama: by degrees, each of these innovations expanded and empowered police forces, always at the expense of civil liberties. And these are just four among a slew of reckless programs.
In Rise of the Warrior Cop, Balko shows how politicians’ ill-considered policies and relentless declarations of war against vague enemies like crime, drugs, and terror have blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. His fascinating, frightening narrative shows how over a generation, a creeping battlefield mentality has isolated and alienated American police officers and put them on a collision course with the values of a free society..." Radley Balko
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/11/26/defense-department-gives-local-police-equipment-designed-for-warzone/
Friday, November 22, 2013
I just LOST a really good, quite long Opinion Piece!!! GD'it!!!
I wrote AND edited a really BRILLIANT piece about the MSM's coverage of the 50th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the 50th Anniversary of the day that President Kennedy was assassinated. I hate that it's gone as it was fucking brilliant!
I'm NOT going to re-write it, but I will hit the high spots.
The MSM seems to be taking a very different view of JFK over the last few weeks, one that they'd seemingly LOST over the last 25 years or so. They all but skipped over the 50th of both Pearl Harbor Day and D-Day, but for some reason, they're rehabilitating Kennedy this last week, and truthfully.
It can't be that they of the MSM, are seeing that by backing the hyper-Liberal idiot fringe Dems for the last 50 years that they've SCREWED all of us, can it?
As I was listening to Glenn Beck this morning and he interviewed an author named Ira Stoll, who has written a book named, "JFK, Conservative". Stoll has the view of Kennedy that I always argued FOR, the guy raised around business people, who volunteered for hazardous duty when all his rich, NE peers wimped out stateside, the JFK who ran a low dollar, hand-shaking campaign for his first House Seat.
The JFK who would probably be siding with Ted Cruz and Rand Paul on monetary policy, the military and our borders, but would NOT be anywhere near agreeing with the current holder of the Oval Office on ANYTHING. Go read some of the Quotes, they're pretty remarkable for a 'Democrat', given how we see them now. Or better still, how they see themselves.
Last but not least, as I was looking for / at some Kennedy quotes on the interwebs, and I guess I can see why plenty of Communists or followers of Communist thought would have wanted him DEAD. He was ABSOLUTELY dead set against any system but the American System of Free Enterprise, Free Speech and Capitalism. He thought the laws ALREADY on the books, gave minorities ALL the protections they needed. And he thought that Americans could or WOULD do whatever was required to make the World a safe place to live, and he thought we'd ONLY get there via a strong military and strong national economy.
I wonder again today, as I have over a few of these Anniversaries, just how much WAS killed in Dallas Texas in November 22, 1963, besides just that one, singular man? What COULD he have done?
Schteveo
I'm NOT going to re-write it, but I will hit the high spots.
The MSM seems to be taking a very different view of JFK over the last few weeks, one that they'd seemingly LOST over the last 25 years or so. They all but skipped over the 50th of both Pearl Harbor Day and D-Day, but for some reason, they're rehabilitating Kennedy this last week, and truthfully.
It can't be that they of the MSM, are seeing that by backing the hyper-Liberal idiot fringe Dems for the last 50 years that they've SCREWED all of us, can it?
As I was listening to Glenn Beck this morning and he interviewed an author named Ira Stoll, who has written a book named, "JFK, Conservative". Stoll has the view of Kennedy that I always argued FOR, the guy raised around business people, who volunteered for hazardous duty when all his rich, NE peers wimped out stateside, the JFK who ran a low dollar, hand-shaking campaign for his first House Seat.
The JFK who would probably be siding with Ted Cruz and Rand Paul on monetary policy, the military and our borders, but would NOT be anywhere near agreeing with the current holder of the Oval Office on ANYTHING. Go read some of the Quotes, they're pretty remarkable for a 'Democrat', given how we see them now. Or better still, how they see themselves.
Last but not least, as I was looking for / at some Kennedy quotes on the interwebs, and I guess I can see why plenty of Communists or followers of Communist thought would have wanted him DEAD. He was ABSOLUTELY dead set against any system but the American System of Free Enterprise, Free Speech and Capitalism. He thought the laws ALREADY on the books, gave minorities ALL the protections they needed. And he thought that Americans could or WOULD do whatever was required to make the World a safe place to live, and he thought we'd ONLY get there via a strong military and strong national economy.
I wonder again today, as I have over a few of these Anniversaries, just how much WAS killed in Dallas Texas in November 22, 1963, besides just that one, singular man? What COULD he have done?
Schteveo
Thursday, November 21, 2013
I just WISH I had this KIND of 'pissed-off' Money!
Don't hate the player, hate the middle finger that's now pointing at your house from your jilted lover's back patio.
Alan Markovitz recently moved in to a home in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., next door to his ex-wife. He then proceeded to erect this bronze statue in her -- and her new boyfriend's
The middle-finger statue was brought to the world's attention, according to Gawker, by Lenka Tuohy, the daughter of Markovitz's ex.
"[I]t's hard for me to enjoy my baths now because my fav tub is in my moms bathroom which faces out towards tif and alans house," Tuohy wrote in a tweet that is no longer available.
This is THE kind of money I'd like to have. SOOOOO much, that I can quite easily piss it away on pissing off the neighbors. But this guy is my current hero, for doing what all men dream of doing to their cheating ex-wife.
Schteveo
Friday Funny, BC/BS vs Obamacare...
A man goes into the hospital for a vasectomy. Before the procedure a
very attractive nurse comes in and takes his vitals, then tells him to
take all of his clothes off.
When he is fully undressed she instructs him to lie down on the table. The man obeys. The nurse then takes all of her clothes off and climbs on top and has her way with him.
Upon the completion of the act the man catches his breath and asks what that was all about. The nurse informs the patient that studies have shown that before a vasectomy if the man has an ejaculation, he will be more relaxed and that the cord is easier for the surgeon to locate and sever, thereby making the surgery safer, more efficient and quicker.
The nurse then wheels the patient to the operating room.
While they are going down the hall the patient looks through a window to the right and sees six men in a room masturbating.
Curious, the man asks," What are they doing in there"?
The nurse responds, " They're preparing for vasectomies too, but you STILL have your Blue Cross, and they opted for ObamaCare!!"
When he is fully undressed she instructs him to lie down on the table. The man obeys. The nurse then takes all of her clothes off and climbs on top and has her way with him.
Upon the completion of the act the man catches his breath and asks what that was all about. The nurse informs the patient that studies have shown that before a vasectomy if the man has an ejaculation, he will be more relaxed and that the cord is easier for the surgeon to locate and sever, thereby making the surgery safer, more efficient and quicker.
The nurse then wheels the patient to the operating room.
While they are going down the hall the patient looks through a window to the right and sees six men in a room masturbating.
Curious, the man asks," What are they doing in there"?
The nurse responds, " They're preparing for vasectomies too, but you STILL have your Blue Cross, and they opted for ObamaCare!!"
Saturday, November 16, 2013
We Had Better Be Paying Attention
Congressman Warns of Obamacare “Secret Security Force”
Paul Joseph Watson
Infowars.com
November 15, 2013
During an appearance on the Janet Mefferd Show, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) warned that a provision within Obamacare could create an armed “secret security force”.
Referring to a section of the gargantuan Obamacare law which discusses “the president’s own commissioned and non-commissioned officer corps,” Gohmert drew attention to the notion that under the pretext of a “national emergency,” such individuals could be used to impose some form of medical martial law. Under the Affordable Care Act, the Ready Reserve Corps is directed to “assist full-time Commissioned Corps personnel to meet both routine public health and emergency response missions.”
“It says it is for international health crises, but then it doesn’t include the word ‘health’ when it talks about national emergencies,” said Gohmert. “I’ve asked, what kind of training are they getting….I want to know are they using weapons to train, or are they being taught to use syringes and health care items?” asked the Congressman, adding that “no clear answers” had been forthcoming on the issue.” Combined with the continued DHS arms build up along with the federal agency’s hiring of armed guards with “Top Secret” security clearances, Gohmert characterized the issue as “very disturbing”.
Accusing the Department of Homeland Security of being wasteful, Gohmert said the DHS’ commitment to purchase over 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition was concerning because many of the bullets are hollow point rounds which are not traditionally used for target practice. “I’ve asked Homeland Security what is the reason for that,” said Gohmert, adding that their response “made no sense” but that he would continue to push for an explanation in Congress. “Some kind of secret security force is something the United States is never supposed to have….but until we get enough members of Congress stirred up over the things I’ve been preaching about then we’re not likely to get answers,” said Gohmert, adding that the only way to get the DHS to properly respond would be to start cutting their funding.
Leftist media outlets, of course, responded to Gohmert’s concerns by labeling the whole issue a “debunked conspiracy theory.”
FactCheck.org states that Obamacare, “creates the ready reserve of individuals who can be called up for service by the U.S. surgeon general (in times of need).”
While that does not translate into giving Obama a “secret security force,” it does stoke concern given that Obama himself called for the creation of a “civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well funded (as the U.S. military)” before he was elected...
Thursday, November 14, 2013
I applaud these people!!!
I'm a known hater of the typical spoiled, rich, over pampered Hollywood Leftists. I especially hate the Streisand, Clooney and Behar types, who run their mouths incessintally about how those on the Right are hate filled racists, homophobes, and all the rest of that twaddle. Then in the next breath they spout street slang for those on the Right, using the very WORDS in most cases that they say the Right shouldn't use!
Critical thinking or truthfulness aren't their strong suits.
I really like those on the Left who are constantly running their mouths about how great Europe is, or China, or how we should have Cuban Style Medical Care, or some such crap. I was reading earlier this week how Tina Turner has relinquished her U.S. Citizenship, mostly because she's been living in Switzerland for 20 years. She, in my mind, is one of the smart, thinking entertainment types. She wasn't happy here, so she found a place where the tax laws, and lifestyle were more to here liking.
Unlike the Streisands, Clooneys and Behars of Hollywood / NY, there are people who DON'T like the country or the tax laws, and they LEAVE. I applaud them for it. I hate to see them go, it's people willing to make tough decisions that we'll need to turn this boat around.
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Unfortunately, they are taking their money and their work ethic, at a time when both are in short supply.
Good luck folks, we'll miss you!
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Schteveo
Critical thinking or truthfulness aren't their strong suits.
I really like those on the Left who are constantly running their mouths about how great Europe is, or China, or how we should have Cuban Style Medical Care, or some such crap. I was reading earlier this week how Tina Turner has relinquished her U.S. Citizenship, mostly because she's been living in Switzerland for 20 years. She, in my mind, is one of the smart, thinking entertainment types. She wasn't happy here, so she found a place where the tax laws, and lifestyle were more to here liking.
Unlike the Streisands, Clooneys and Behars of Hollywood / NY, there are people who DON'T like the country or the tax laws, and they LEAVE. I applaud them for it. I hate to see them go, it's people willing to make tough decisions that we'll need to turn this boat around.
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This year will set a record for expatriations by U.S. taxpayers, with at least a 33% increase from the previous high in 2011.
The
Treasury Department published the names of 560 people who either were
U.S. citizens renouncing their citizenship or long-term residents who
turned in their green cards during the third quarter.
That
brings the total so far this year to 2,369, according to
Andrew Mitchel,
a tax lawyer in Centerbrook, Conn., who tracks the data. For all
of 2011, the number of published expatriates was 1,781, he said.
Taxpayers who expatriate aren't required to
give a reason, but experts said the overall increase was likely because
of tougher enforcement of U.S. tax laws.
"Nothing
has changed in immigration law that would make people want to
renounce," said
Freddi Weintraub,
an immigration specialist and partner at Fragomen Worldwide, a
New York-based law firm. "Current or anticipated changes in tax law and
enforcement are driving this increase."
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I know a lot of people think these people are 'running away', or 'taking the easy way out', but I'm betting that was also said about many of the people who left WHEREVER to come TO the U.S. And the kind of people who will pull up stakes and start over elsewhere, are usually the smart people, the tough minded people, the hard workers, the builders, movers and shakers of the world.Unfortunately, they are taking their money and their work ethic, at a time when both are in short supply.
Good luck folks, we'll miss you!
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Schteveo
Phriday Phunnies Thursday Edition
An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The old man just groaned, but didn't budge.
The usher became more impatient. "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Once again, the old man just groaned.
The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and within a moment, returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police.
The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right buddy what's your name?"
"Fred," the old man moaned.
"Where ya from, Fred?" asked the police officer.
With terrible pain in his voice, and without moving a muscle, Fred replied, "The balcony."
The usher became more impatient. "Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Once again, the old man just groaned.
The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and within a moment, returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police.
The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right buddy what's your name?"
"Fred," the old man moaned.
"Where ya from, Fred?" asked the police officer.
With terrible pain in his voice, and without moving a muscle, Fred replied, "The balcony."
Monday, November 11, 2013
When In Rome,...
"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em..."
Remember that old saying? Well, i've got a better one,
"if you can't beat 'em, copy their deceptive tactics, then beat 'em..."
Here's one Conservative who's caught onto the Left's tactics, and won! BRAVO!
http://nypost.com/2013/11/10/white-politician-wins-election-by-pretending-to-be-black/
Remember that old saying? Well, i've got a better one,
"if you can't beat 'em, copy their deceptive tactics, then beat 'em..."
Here's one Conservative who's caught onto the Left's tactics, and won! BRAVO!
http://nypost.com/2013/11/10/white-politician-wins-election-by-pretending-to-be-black/
Friday, November 8, 2013
Friday Funny
I learned just this VERY afternoon, that for EVERY Christmas Song or Christmas Carol that gets played before Thanksgiving, an Elf drowns a Baby Reindeer!!!
Ho, Ho, Ho and a big kiss my ass, to all the marketing assholes who think the Christmas Sales Season begins, on the day after Halloween!
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Schteveo
Ho, Ho, Ho and a big kiss my ass, to all the marketing assholes who think the Christmas Sales Season begins, on the day after Halloween!
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Schteveo
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
The Peoples Republic of NYC
Yesterday, the mindless cretins of NYC elected the first "self-described" communist in it's history. Bill DeBlasio, a radical Leftist from the 60's, a guy who (openly) gave support and aid to the Marxist Sandinista terrorists of Nicaragua back in the early 80's, someone who is a (major) advocate of wealth redistribution, someone who illegally went to Cuba for his honeymoon, is now NYC's mayor. This morning he said,
"NYC will become (dramatically) more progressive".
Rational people might have thought that after 12 years of a fascist, limp-wristed tyrant, the low-lifes of this city would have had enough. Obviously not. The new mayor got 100% of the votes from the socialists of Manhattan. The rest of the city, save for Staten Island, is filled with blacks and illegals, and they (all) voted for the communist, thanks mostly to him using his black wife and kids as political props. The (only) republican/conservative to win anything was the Borough President of Staten Island, the (only) place in this hell-hole where one can find Conservatives. It's also why S.I. is always last when it comes to getting any city services, such as snow removal or road repairs.
Move over San Francisco, we've now got you beat...
"NYC will become (dramatically) more progressive".
Rational people might have thought that after 12 years of a fascist, limp-wristed tyrant, the low-lifes of this city would have had enough. Obviously not. The new mayor got 100% of the votes from the socialists of Manhattan. The rest of the city, save for Staten Island, is filled with blacks and illegals, and they (all) voted for the communist, thanks mostly to him using his black wife and kids as political props. The (only) republican/conservative to win anything was the Borough President of Staten Island, the (only) place in this hell-hole where one can find Conservatives. It's also why S.I. is always last when it comes to getting any city services, such as snow removal or road repairs.
Move over San Francisco, we've now got you beat...
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Alan's news IS good, MINE is GREAT!!!
...so I left the house on Wednesday morning, myself, my mom [otherwise and to be known as, Grammy Schteveo] , and my wife, Mrs. Schteveo, all headed to Virginia Beach, for our older son's Navy Retirement Ceremony. The ceremony on Thursday afternoon was the FRIGGIN' bomb!!! I've seen one or two previously, this was ALL the bells and whistles, he opted for all the ceremony he could get. And, as his C.O. said, he's earned the Right to DEMAND that of the Navy, it's the only day, where service members CAN demand anything.
And, I guess you always see your kids, as your 'kids'. The 'kid' in question is retiring after 20 years in the Navy, and his Captain took the day off, to do this ceremony. [several of our son's buddies from the ship said he uuuuuusualllllllly doesn't do that, it was a rare occurence...that impressed all of us...]
The Captain just gushed about what a great job Petty Officer Schteveo's Son had done, and how much he'd be missed. That was said while he was talking to us, NOT just in the ceremony, but, he repeated it then for all to hear him say. But I digress...this story, is about, ME!
...so we got into the hotel in Va Bch around 4:30, met our son there and about 5:30, we decided to go out to eat. We went to Ruby Tuesday's, and I had two plates of salad and some of the Sampler Plates we got. Left there, went to our sons house, 30 minutes later, I thought I was getting indigestion. I asked for and got a big glass of water. Still couldn't put out the fire, then....I get this dull ache, in my Left arm pit.
I asked my sons and his buddy, "Is it closer to the firehouse, or a hospital from here?"
Turns out the firehouse is just blocks away, so we called for an ambulance. 2:58 seconds after the phone call started, they were in the drive way. Our son's room mate, was STILL on the phone with the dispatcher when the EMT's got there.
They took me to the E/R in Va Bch,, I had a mild heart attack.
It was so small, it didn't even show on the EKG's they ran, but the 'enzymes' that are the tell tales were there. Luckily, I have lots of blood drawn, so there was a path of blood samples on me, going back many, many years. I managed to scare the EEEE-mortal-SHIZT out of Mrs Schteveo and Grammy Schteveo. But I knew what was happening the whole time, and I didn't EVER say heart attack to them. I let the medical types and EMT's do that.
So, I had a cardiac catheterization, on Friday.
They opened up one artery that had been 80% closed. There was another one that was [his term, not mine] so old, that he couldn't get a stent through the 10% opening. So that's MY fun for the weekend! Anybody else top that crap ola'?!
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There a whole lot of stuff that happened with the idiots in the Va Bch E/R, but suffice it to say, that I'm not on their invitation list for the Yearly Satisfied Customer Luncheon. Screw 'em!
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Schteveo.
And, I guess you always see your kids, as your 'kids'. The 'kid' in question is retiring after 20 years in the Navy, and his Captain took the day off, to do this ceremony. [several of our son's buddies from the ship said he uuuuuusualllllllly doesn't do that, it was a rare occurence...that impressed all of us...]
The Captain just gushed about what a great job Petty Officer Schteveo's Son had done, and how much he'd be missed. That was said while he was talking to us, NOT just in the ceremony, but, he repeated it then for all to hear him say. But I digress...this story, is about, ME!
...so we got into the hotel in Va Bch around 4:30, met our son there and about 5:30, we decided to go out to eat. We went to Ruby Tuesday's, and I had two plates of salad and some of the Sampler Plates we got. Left there, went to our sons house, 30 minutes later, I thought I was getting indigestion. I asked for and got a big glass of water. Still couldn't put out the fire, then....I get this dull ache, in my Left arm pit.
I asked my sons and his buddy, "Is it closer to the firehouse, or a hospital from here?"
Turns out the firehouse is just blocks away, so we called for an ambulance. 2:58 seconds after the phone call started, they were in the drive way. Our son's room mate, was STILL on the phone with the dispatcher when the EMT's got there.
They took me to the E/R in Va Bch,, I had a mild heart attack.
It was so small, it didn't even show on the EKG's they ran, but the 'enzymes' that are the tell tales were there. Luckily, I have lots of blood drawn, so there was a path of blood samples on me, going back many, many years. I managed to scare the EEEE-mortal-SHIZT out of Mrs Schteveo and Grammy Schteveo. But I knew what was happening the whole time, and I didn't EVER say heart attack to them. I let the medical types and EMT's do that.
So, I had a cardiac catheterization, on Friday.
They opened up one artery that had been 80% closed. There was another one that was [his term, not mine] so old, that he couldn't get a stent through the 10% opening. So that's MY fun for the weekend! Anybody else top that crap ola'?!
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There a whole lot of stuff that happened with the idiots in the Va Bch E/R, but suffice it to say, that I'm not on their invitation list for the Yearly Satisfied Customer Luncheon. Screw 'em!
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Schteveo.
Freedom Of Choice?
Republicans Selling Out, Again:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay rights advocates from both parties are newly upbeat about the prospects for Senate passage of legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The outlook for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act reflects the nation's growing tolerance of homosexuality and the GOP's political calculation as it looks for supporters beyond its core base of older voters. The first test vote is Monday.
"I think society continues to evolve on the issue of gay rights," (said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a co-sponsor of the measure.) "As more and more gay individuals are open about their sexual orientation, people come to realize that they are their neighbors, their family members, their friends, their co-workers. That's made a big difference."
Opinion polls underscore Collins' assessment.
A Pew Research survey in June found that more Americans said homosexuality should be accepted rather than discouraged by society by a margin of 60 percent to 31 percent. Opinions were more evenly divided 10 years ago.
In a sign of the times, the anti-bias legislation has traditional proponents such as the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay and lesbian advocacy group, plus the backing of a relatively new group, the American Unity Fund. That organization has the financial support of big-name Republican donors — hedge fund billionaires Paul Singer, Cliff Asness, Dan Loeb and Seth Klarman — and former GOP lawmakers Norm Coleman of Minnesota and Tom Reynolds of New York.
"Most conservatives believe people in the workforce should be judged on their merits," said Jeff Cook-McCormac, a senior adviser to the fund, which has focused on gay rights initiatives in New Jersey, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Delaware. "They shouldn't be judged on characteristics that are irrelevant in a productive employee." Current federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race and national origin. But it doesn't stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers solely because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. The bill would bar employers with 15 or more workers from using a person's sexual orientation or gender identity as the basis for making employment decisions, including hiring, firing, compensation or promotion.
The Senate vote would come five months after Supreme Court rulings affirming gay marriage and granting federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples. It would be the first major piece of gay rights legislation since Congress repealed the ban on gays serving openly in the military in December 2010.
Collins said the military's relatively smooth implementation of that law despite dire warnings have made Americans more receptive to the nondiscrimination law. "People intuitively think that it is unfair to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation," said Collins, who led the fight on gays in the military. "Just as it would be unfair to refuse to hire or fire them based on religion or race or gender. In fact, when I talk to constituents, they're surprised that it's still legal under federal law."
The measure faces strong opposition from established conservative groups such as the Family Research Council. That group says the bill carves out special protections for sexual orientation, would lead to expensive lawsuits against employers, and could undercut the ability of employers to establish reasonable standards for dress and grooming.
Heritage Action said Friday that the bill would "severely undermine civil liberties ... and trample on religious liberty" while potentially undermining job creation. The conservative organization called for a vote against the bill and said it would record the vote on its legislative scorecard. It is unclear whether Republican leaders in the House will even bring the bill up for a vote after the Senate acts.
On Monday, the Senate plans a test vote, and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has made it clear he expects to get the necessary 60 votes to move ahead on the legislation. All 55 members of the Senate's Democratic majority are expected to vote "yes" on the test vote, "along with four Republicans" — (Orrin Hatch of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and the measure's co-sponsors, Illinois' Mark Kirk and Collins.)
Proponents are optimistic that (four other Republicans also will support moving ahead:) Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, Rob Portman of Ohio, Dean Heller of Nevada and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
The Senate could complete the bill by week's end.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay rights advocates from both parties are newly upbeat about the prospects for Senate passage of legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The outlook for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act reflects the nation's growing tolerance of homosexuality and the GOP's political calculation as it looks for supporters beyond its core base of older voters. The first test vote is Monday.
"I think society continues to evolve on the issue of gay rights," (said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a co-sponsor of the measure.) "As more and more gay individuals are open about their sexual orientation, people come to realize that they are their neighbors, their family members, their friends, their co-workers. That's made a big difference."
Opinion polls underscore Collins' assessment.
A Pew Research survey in June found that more Americans said homosexuality should be accepted rather than discouraged by society by a margin of 60 percent to 31 percent. Opinions were more evenly divided 10 years ago.
In a sign of the times, the anti-bias legislation has traditional proponents such as the Human Rights Campaign, the largest gay and lesbian advocacy group, plus the backing of a relatively new group, the American Unity Fund. That organization has the financial support of big-name Republican donors — hedge fund billionaires Paul Singer, Cliff Asness, Dan Loeb and Seth Klarman — and former GOP lawmakers Norm Coleman of Minnesota and Tom Reynolds of New York.
"Most conservatives believe people in the workforce should be judged on their merits," said Jeff Cook-McCormac, a senior adviser to the fund, which has focused on gay rights initiatives in New Jersey, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Delaware. "They shouldn't be judged on characteristics that are irrelevant in a productive employee." Current federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race and national origin. But it doesn't stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers solely because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. The bill would bar employers with 15 or more workers from using a person's sexual orientation or gender identity as the basis for making employment decisions, including hiring, firing, compensation or promotion.
The Senate vote would come five months after Supreme Court rulings affirming gay marriage and granting federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples. It would be the first major piece of gay rights legislation since Congress repealed the ban on gays serving openly in the military in December 2010.
Collins said the military's relatively smooth implementation of that law despite dire warnings have made Americans more receptive to the nondiscrimination law. "People intuitively think that it is unfair to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation," said Collins, who led the fight on gays in the military. "Just as it would be unfair to refuse to hire or fire them based on religion or race or gender. In fact, when I talk to constituents, they're surprised that it's still legal under federal law."
The measure faces strong opposition from established conservative groups such as the Family Research Council. That group says the bill carves out special protections for sexual orientation, would lead to expensive lawsuits against employers, and could undercut the ability of employers to establish reasonable standards for dress and grooming.
Heritage Action said Friday that the bill would "severely undermine civil liberties ... and trample on religious liberty" while potentially undermining job creation. The conservative organization called for a vote against the bill and said it would record the vote on its legislative scorecard. It is unclear whether Republican leaders in the House will even bring the bill up for a vote after the Senate acts.
On Monday, the Senate plans a test vote, and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has made it clear he expects to get the necessary 60 votes to move ahead on the legislation. All 55 members of the Senate's Democratic majority are expected to vote "yes" on the test vote, "along with four Republicans" — (Orrin Hatch of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and the measure's co-sponsors, Illinois' Mark Kirk and Collins.)
Proponents are optimistic that (four other Republicans also will support moving ahead:) Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, Rob Portman of Ohio, Dean Heller of Nevada and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
The Senate could complete the bill by week's end.
Friday, November 1, 2013
NYC's Next Mayor
In four days, NYC will elect it's first "openly Marxist" mayor. The mindless cretins of this city are going from a 5' tall Fascist dictator, to a racist Marxist, one who seems to have a great deal of difficulty recognizing the existence of White people. Those of us who live here are not at all surprised. As you all know, NYC and NYS's politics are totally dominated and controlled by Leftist Demoncrats. Yes, there is a republican party here, even a Conservative party, but they're about as useful as tits on a bull.
As you can imagine, the city's blacks and the guilt-ridden, self-loathing, White Leftists of Manhattan are already celebrating. Me? I'm going out to buy more ammo...
http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/2013/10/31/kincaid-media-whitewash-obama-backed-marxist-candidate/?subscriber=1
As you can imagine, the city's blacks and the guilt-ridden, self-loathing, White Leftists of Manhattan are already celebrating. Me? I'm going out to buy more ammo...
http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/2013/10/31/kincaid-media-whitewash-obama-backed-marxist-candidate/?subscriber=1
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
News on the home front
My daughter sent this picture the other day. Mrs. & I thought it was great, because just a few hours before our other married daughter sent us a message saying basically the same thing.
I'm telling you. Grandkids are Great!!!! our number is going to double next summer.
I just wanted to share this with you, my friends.
....as I sit here at work, on a new contract, which the gov't contracting office does not understand, so I am getting paid a decent amount of money, to sit and not do my job, because "they" haven't finished putting the pieces together.....the least they could do is pay me an indecent amount of money to sit around!... or maybe I should just stay quiet.
Can't wait to see all my kids on Turkey Day in a few weeks.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Why Wait For Friday
I'd just come out of the shop with a roast beef sandwich, large chips, ear of corn, and a jumbo sausage. A poor homeless man sat there and said, "i've not eaten for two weeks". I told him, "i wish i had your willpower".
A fat girl served me in McDonald's at lunchtime. She said 'sorry about the
wait'. I said, 'Don't worry, you'll find a way to lose it eventually'.
I walked past a black kid sitting at a bus stop as I went into the bank. When I came out, he looked at me and said 'Any Change?' I said, 'Nope, you're still black'.
Snow in the forecast and the TV weather gal said she was expecting 8 inches tonight. I thought to myself, 'fat chance', with a face like that!
A 10-year old Irish boy stands crying at the side of the road. A man passing by asks 'What's wrong, lad?' The boy says 'Me ma died this morning.' 'Oh bejaysus,' The man says. 'Do you want me to call Father O'Riley for you?' The boy replies, 'No tanks mister, sex is the last thing on my mind at the moment.'
Years ago it was suggested that an apple a day kept the doctor away. But since all the doctors are now Muslim, I've found that a bacon sandwich works best!
Japanese scientists have now created a camera with such a fantastic shutter speed that it is now possible to take a photograph of a woman with her mouth closed.
I hate all this terrorist business. I used to love the days when you could look at an unattended bag on a train or bus and think to yourself. I'm going to take that.'
Man in a hot air balloon is lost over Iowa . He looks down and sees a farmer in the fields and shouts to him, where am I? The farmer looks back up and shouts back. You're in a basket you dumb shit!
I had a big lead in a trivia competition at a local bar until the last question which I got wrong. The question was where do women have the curliest hair? Fiji was the correct answer...hell, how did I know they wanted the name of a country?
I walked past a black kid sitting at a bus stop as I went into the bank. When I came out, he looked at me and said 'Any Change?' I said, 'Nope, you're still black'.
Snow in the forecast and the TV weather gal said she was expecting 8 inches tonight. I thought to myself, 'fat chance', with a face like that!
A 10-year old Irish boy stands crying at the side of the road. A man passing by asks 'What's wrong, lad?' The boy says 'Me ma died this morning.' 'Oh bejaysus,' The man says. 'Do you want me to call Father O'Riley for you?' The boy replies, 'No tanks mister, sex is the last thing on my mind at the moment.'
Years ago it was suggested that an apple a day kept the doctor away. But since all the doctors are now Muslim, I've found that a bacon sandwich works best!
Japanese scientists have now created a camera with such a fantastic shutter speed that it is now possible to take a photograph of a woman with her mouth closed.
I hate all this terrorist business. I used to love the days when you could look at an unattended bag on a train or bus and think to yourself. I'm going to take that.'
Man in a hot air balloon is lost over Iowa . He looks down and sees a farmer in the fields and shouts to him, where am I? The farmer looks back up and shouts back. You're in a basket you dumb shit!
I had a big lead in a trivia competition at a local bar until the last question which I got wrong. The question was where do women have the curliest hair? Fiji was the correct answer...hell, how did I know they wanted the name of a country?
I took my Biology exam last Friday. I was asked to name two things
commonly found in cells. Apparently "Blacks" and "Mexicans"
were NOT the correct answers.
I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing
everyone off is a piece of cake.
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