One of the most cogent pieces of writing I've read in a while. Again, it proves why it's easy to be liberal. This is one helluva long read. But worth every second it takes to read it.
"... in the typical election campaign in your advanced industrial democracy, the political platforms of at least one party in the United States and pretty much all parties in the rest of the West are largely about what one would call the secondary impulses of society--government health care, government day care (which Canada's thinking of introducing), government paternity leave...."
That's right folks, the job of the government is to protect us, not provide for us. Shocking, eh?
"There are many trouble spots around the world, but as a general rule, it's easy to make an educated guess at one of the participants: Muslims vs. Jews in "Palestine," Muslims vs. Hindus in Kashmir, Muslims vs. Christians in Africa, Muslims vs. Buddhists in Thailand, Muslims vs. Russians in the Caucasus, Muslims vs. backpacking tourists in Bali. "
Wow, I'm sure even the stupidest euro weenie could make the connection here. Maybe.
And to show just how far our wonderful neighbors to the north are taking multiculturalism, and how far they're willing to go to not insult anyone, Canada has willingly and knowingly let a terrorist wounded in the fighting in Afghanistan (yes, a terrorist) come home to Canada to seek medical treatment. "Nonetheless, the prime minister of Canada thought Boy Khadr's claims on the public health system was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate his own deep personal commitment to "diversity." Asked about the Khadrs' return to Toronto, he said, "I believe that once you are a Canadian citizen, you have the right to your own views and to disagree."
Right. You can say that as they're hacking your head off while you're still alive. See how far that gets ya.
Read it all.
06 January 2006
Sniper shot that took out an insurgent killer from three quarters of a mile
Nice. 1250 meters with a .308 is gawd awful far. Helluva shot.
A couple interesting tidbits:
- the enemy sniper was hiding in a hospital - isn't that civilized?
- it's nice to see that not everyone is eager to become a feminized, euro-trash version of the 21st century male: "The one-shot-one-kill thing is one of beauty but killing all the bad dudes is even more attractive," said Staff Sgt Gilliland, whose motto is "Move fast, shoot straight and leave the rest to the counsellors in 10 years" and signs off his e-mails with "silent souls make.308 holes".
Here's the quiz of the day:
Take a look at the picture in the story and tell me what's wrong in that picture.
A couple interesting tidbits:
- the enemy sniper was hiding in a hospital - isn't that civilized?
- it's nice to see that not everyone is eager to become a feminized, euro-trash version of the 21st century male: "The one-shot-one-kill thing is one of beauty but killing all the bad dudes is even more attractive," said Staff Sgt Gilliland, whose motto is "Move fast, shoot straight and leave the rest to the counsellors in 10 years" and signs off his e-mails with "silent souls make.308 holes".
Here's the quiz of the day:
Take a look at the picture in the story and tell me what's wrong in that picture.
Ya 'Mon: Jamaica is Murder Capital of the World
I hate to say it, but:
GUNS ARE BANNED IN JAMAICA.
Thank you for your kind attention.
GUNS ARE BANNED IN JAMAICA.
Thank you for your kind attention.
05 January 2006
Human Head Found Floating Off Fla. Island
Hey - whattya call a man with no arms and no legs swim...aw, nevermind.
Buchanan goes crazy
I generally find Pat Buchanan an intelligent author and speaker. However, in this WND article, I think he's completely lost his mind.
On one hand, he's admitting that Iran's thug in chief is dangerous.
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who says Israel should be "wiped off the map" and the Holocaust is a myth, is still on message. On New Year's Day, he charged Europeans with setting up a "Jewish camp" in the Middle East, with the most sinister of motives.
"Don't you think that continuation of genocide by expelling Jews from Europe was one of their aims in creating a regime of occupiers of Al Quds [Jerusalem]?" Ahmadinejad was quoted by Iran's official Islamic Republic News. "Isn't that an important question?" "
But on the other hand, all he wants us to do is "talk" with the thug. Right. Hitler was an easy guy to rationalize with right Mr. Chamberlain?
Pat goes on to try and rationalize the point that since Iran has signed the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty that they will, more importantly, abide by said treaty:
"Tehran is telling Bush: We are not going to be the only country on earth to have signed the NPT and then be told by you we cannot exercise our rights under the treaty. "
How many treaties did Hitler sign swearing he wouldn't build his military forces in the 1930s? How many treaties did Hitler sign swearing that, no really, all he really wanted was the Sudatenland?
Buchanan then jumps fully into the Sheehan camp by using the same exact rhetoric they used to argue against taking out Iraq:
"As of today, Iran is not a nuclear threat."
Ok, let me get this right. Today, Iran is not a nuclear threat. What about next year? In 5 years? 10? You do the math. Would you rather take on a nuclear Iran, or one that has had its nuclear capability removed? Which one do you think would be more expensive in both lives and money? Because if you think that a nuclear Iran would NOT be a threat to the United States, I've got a bridge for you to buy in Brooklyn.
He further buries himself in the weakness of his position by saying essentially, yeah, so even if Iran can build ONE nuclear bomb, they've only got ONE and we've got thousands. How many EMP bursts would it take to severely damage our country Mr. Buchanan? How many nuclear bombs launched off an oil tanker would it take to destroy Washington DC? Houston? New York? LA? You think that Katrina damaged our economy?
Why do you think we're so concerned over the fact that Iran is building a nuclear bomb, but for some reason, a nuclear Pakistan and India don't seem to bother us? Could it be that Pakistan and India don't go about calling the United States the Great Satan? Could it be that neither country is ruled by a thug? Could it be that neither country is stating they want to wipe an important ally of ours off the map?
I don't know what the answer is. But giving concessions to the Iranians for being punks is the wrong move.
On one hand, he's admitting that Iran's thug in chief is dangerous.
"Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who says Israel should be "wiped off the map" and the Holocaust is a myth, is still on message. On New Year's Day, he charged Europeans with setting up a "Jewish camp" in the Middle East, with the most sinister of motives.
"Don't you think that continuation of genocide by expelling Jews from Europe was one of their aims in creating a regime of occupiers of Al Quds [Jerusalem]?" Ahmadinejad was quoted by Iran's official Islamic Republic News. "Isn't that an important question?" "
But on the other hand, all he wants us to do is "talk" with the thug. Right. Hitler was an easy guy to rationalize with right Mr. Chamberlain?
Pat goes on to try and rationalize the point that since Iran has signed the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty that they will, more importantly, abide by said treaty:
"Tehran is telling Bush: We are not going to be the only country on earth to have signed the NPT and then be told by you we cannot exercise our rights under the treaty. "
How many treaties did Hitler sign swearing he wouldn't build his military forces in the 1930s? How many treaties did Hitler sign swearing that, no really, all he really wanted was the Sudatenland?
Buchanan then jumps fully into the Sheehan camp by using the same exact rhetoric they used to argue against taking out Iraq:
"As of today, Iran is not a nuclear threat."
Ok, let me get this right. Today, Iran is not a nuclear threat. What about next year? In 5 years? 10? You do the math. Would you rather take on a nuclear Iran, or one that has had its nuclear capability removed? Which one do you think would be more expensive in both lives and money? Because if you think that a nuclear Iran would NOT be a threat to the United States, I've got a bridge for you to buy in Brooklyn.
He further buries himself in the weakness of his position by saying essentially, yeah, so even if Iran can build ONE nuclear bomb, they've only got ONE and we've got thousands. How many EMP bursts would it take to severely damage our country Mr. Buchanan? How many nuclear bombs launched off an oil tanker would it take to destroy Washington DC? Houston? New York? LA? You think that Katrina damaged our economy?
Why do you think we're so concerned over the fact that Iran is building a nuclear bomb, but for some reason, a nuclear Pakistan and India don't seem to bother us? Could it be that Pakistan and India don't go about calling the United States the Great Satan? Could it be that neither country is ruled by a thug? Could it be that neither country is stating they want to wipe an important ally of ours off the map?
I don't know what the answer is. But giving concessions to the Iranians for being punks is the wrong move.
Mexico Retaliates for Border Wall Plan
This is rather oldish news I've been sitting on; too busy to put something down "on paper".
I can't begin to tell you how much the tone of this article infuriates me.
"Many Mexicans, especially those who have spent time working in the U.S., feel the proposal is a slap in the face to those who work hard and contribute to the U.S. economy."
There's clearly no denying that illegal immigrants do a lot work here. There's also no denying they cost this country billions of dollars a year - health care costs and education costs alone are absolutely insane.
"Fernando Robledo, 42, of the western state of Zacatecas, says the proposals could stem migration and disrupt families by breaking cross- border ties."
The whole point, Senor Robeldo, is to stem migration. Dumb ass.
"The House bill, passed on a 239-182 vote, would also enlist military and local law enforcement to help stop illegal entrants and require employers to verify the legal status of their workers."
Good, it's about time.
"Mexicans are outraged by the proposed measures, especially the extension of the border wall, which many liken to the Berlin Wall."
History lesson folks - the Berlin Wall kept the enslaved East Berliners from escaping to the West, and Freedom. This wall would help protect the United States from ILLEGAL (key word class) immigrants - not migrant workers - not undocumented workers - but ILLEGAL immigrants from coming into our country and enjoying the freedoms and rights that we pay for daily.
I say build the wall, patrol it with aerial drones and ship every single person who crosses the border illegally back to the country they crossed from, whether that be Canada or Mexico. Put the onus of protecting the mutual borders on both our neighbors and start protecting our borders.
I can't begin to tell you how much the tone of this article infuriates me.
"Many Mexicans, especially those who have spent time working in the U.S., feel the proposal is a slap in the face to those who work hard and contribute to the U.S. economy."
There's clearly no denying that illegal immigrants do a lot work here. There's also no denying they cost this country billions of dollars a year - health care costs and education costs alone are absolutely insane.
"Fernando Robledo, 42, of the western state of Zacatecas, says the proposals could stem migration and disrupt families by breaking cross- border ties."
The whole point, Senor Robeldo, is to stem migration. Dumb ass.
"The House bill, passed on a 239-182 vote, would also enlist military and local law enforcement to help stop illegal entrants and require employers to verify the legal status of their workers."
Good, it's about time.
"Mexicans are outraged by the proposed measures, especially the extension of the border wall, which many liken to the Berlin Wall."
History lesson folks - the Berlin Wall kept the enslaved East Berliners from escaping to the West, and Freedom. This wall would help protect the United States from ILLEGAL (key word class) immigrants - not migrant workers - not undocumented workers - but ILLEGAL immigrants from coming into our country and enjoying the freedoms and rights that we pay for daily.
I say build the wall, patrol it with aerial drones and ship every single person who crosses the border illegally back to the country they crossed from, whether that be Canada or Mexico. Put the onus of protecting the mutual borders on both our neighbors and start protecting our borders.
04 January 2006
03 January 2006
Reprise: Britney Spears - Role Model For The Youth of America
I rarely blog about my own blog, but here we go. The number one generator of traffic to this site has been the following picture you see here. 
Now, you and I (normal, nose-breathing Americans) look at this photo, perhaps scratch our heads for a second, recognize that it's a photoshop, chuckle, and move on.
However, the continent of Europe and the State of California are very much satire-/humor-impaired. Here is a link to the comments I've received from some of these mouth-breathing inbred mongrels.
Apparently, some popular site in Europe has linked directly to this image on the Tattler, and every time Britney farts, we get a thousand hits. While I'd like to thank all the perverts around the world for visiting our blog every time we mention Britney Spears (or any other female for that matter), I'd also like to thank them to keep their mouths shut. If you want to defend Britney, go do it on your own blog, unless you love being the subject of derision and ridicule (which is kinda fun, in a mean way). If you look at this picture, then make a comment about how horrible we are, don't expect to be greeted with hugs and kisses.
It's a joke. Chuckle, then move on.
Now, you and I (normal, nose-breathing Americans) look at this photo, perhaps scratch our heads for a second, recognize that it's a photoshop, chuckle, and move on.
However, the continent of Europe and the State of California are very much satire-/humor-impaired. Here is a link to the comments I've received from some of these mouth-breathing inbred mongrels.
Apparently, some popular site in Europe has linked directly to this image on the Tattler, and every time Britney farts, we get a thousand hits. While I'd like to thank all the perverts around the world for visiting our blog every time we mention Britney Spears (or any other female for that matter), I'd also like to thank them to keep their mouths shut. If you want to defend Britney, go do it on your own blog, unless you love being the subject of derision and ridicule (which is kinda fun, in a mean way). If you look at this picture, then make a comment about how horrible we are, don't expect to be greeted with hugs and kisses.
It's a joke. Chuckle, then move on.
Ex-D.C. Mayor Barry Unharmed in Robbery - Yahoo! News
Ah, the sweet, sweet irony of this event. It took me a few minutes to stop laughing over this one.
...he gave the youths a couple of dollars for helping him with his groceries and they left. They returned, however, and pointed a gun at his head and took his wallet, which contained cash and credit cards...Wait - aren't handguns illegal in D.C.?
01 January 2006
Large wildfires singe North Texas
It smells like wildfires outside, and now inside the house. Check out this article - there's so much smoke, it's showing up on radar.
Don't toss that cigarette out the window, please.
Don't toss that cigarette out the window, please.
31 December 2005
Santa was good to me this year...
Yes, I finally took the plunge and bought myself a brand-spankin' new Dillon XL650 to load ammo for my extremely picky (but sweet) SV .40 limited gun. Brad was nice enough to drop it off for me last week (4 large boxes worth of goodies), since there's no way all that would have fit in my car. Having only reloaded on PD's press 3-4 times under strict supervision, I was more than a little intimidated by all the stuff. I finally got the courage to open all the boxes, drag everything out and start reading the manuals.
First thing I was lacking (besides a penis) was an overhead light in the garage. After a few conversations with the boys, I was off to Lowe's to buy a light to hang. One of the suggestions was to be sure to hang it from a stud (hehe), so after gathering the light, bulbs and hook-thingies I headed for the tools and picked out a combo stud-finder and laser level (sweet, I can use that to hang pictures too!). Now comes the hard part - figuring out how the gadget works (another manual, just super), putting my stepstool up on the desk in the garage, oops - running back to the store to get a *&%$ battery, measuring where the hooks should be and trying not to fall and break my neck. Painstakingly I drive the hooks through the sheetrock into the stud (later I realized that the hooks were waaay too short to go through the sheetrock and into the stud - good thing the light doesn't weigh very much - whatever). And I had light!
Next thing was to figure out what other tools I needed to put the press together (besides a penis). Off I go to Sears (my daddy always said buy Craftsman tools) to buy a 9-piece wrench set (~$25, not bad), then it was back home to the manuals and figuring out where and how to mount this baby. About an hour of measuring and marking later, I was ready to drill holes. Needed the stepstool again because I'm too short to make sure I'm drilling straight down - at least I'm closer to the ground this time. Voila! I have 4 holes ready to go - I center up the strong mount bracket holes over the 4 holes and - crap - one is off, and needs to be drilled out some more. Eh, 3 out of 4 isn't bad for a girl. A little while later, I had my XL650 firmly mounted to the bench - yay! Somewhere in there Catfish happens to call - that's good, since I need to ask where the washer goes in the nut/bolt/washer configuration. Shut up, I'm a girl and the picture in the %$#*ing manual didn't help. After a few days and many, many phone calls to my shooting husbands later, I finally have everything together - just need to mount the dies in the toolhead (yeah, I know what I'm talking about now!), adjust everything and I'll be cranking out the advertised 1000 rounds per hour. Crap, my nice little wrench set doesn't include a 1" - back to Sears, and yep it's the same clerk that called me "sir" when I bought the wrench set - little cretin. This one wrench is $18, but I rationalize that it's big enough to double as a weapon and that makes me feel better. Whatever, I have a press to finish putting together!
A few more hours later, my reloading bench looks spectacular! I still need to adjust everything (powder, seating die, crimp, etc.) but I am well on my way to cranking out some powder-puff .40! Ooo, what's that sensation in my pants...look, it's my virtual penis getting a chubby!
30 December 2005
Pack of Angry Chihuahuas Attack Officer
Are there any other kind of Chihuahuas? The humanity:
Meanwhile, in another part of Fremont:
A pack of angry Chihuahuas attacked a police officer who was escorting a teenager home following a traffic stop, authorities said. The officer suffered minor injuries including bites to his ankle on Thursday when the five Chihuahuas escaped the 17-year-old boy's home and rushed the officer in the doorway, said Fremont detective Bill Veteran.Luckily, no shots were fired.
Meanwhile, in another part of Fremont:
Two hours earlier, a homeowner in Niles reported that an intruder broke into her home and added pornography to her computer.Those Fremont police are some brave people.
The woman said she woke up and was startled to see a stranger typing away on her computer. The intruder fled, but left behind an altered screen saver that featured images of "erotic Indian art," Veteran said.
28 December 2005
Top Ten Worst Americans
I saw this meme on several blogs (hat-tip to Atlas Shrugs). Seems appropriate, given that the New Year is when we look back and decide what sucks and what rules. Anyhoo - who are your Top 10 Worst Americans? Worthy entries will be edited from the comments into this entry.
After I get back from Kalifornia tomorrow night, that is.
A couple of ground rules. They must be American citizens, born or naturalized. They must have performed some function, duty, crime, or act that distinguishes them from the pack (like Ted Kennedy). Along with the name of the person(s), please include why they (in your humble opinion) deserve inclusion in this hall of dishonor.
I'll start off.
How about Senators Sarbanes and Oxley, for their "contribution" to American industry? Mark my words - history books will point to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as one of the primary reasons for the ultimate failure of many publicly-held companies. You think the Income Tax code is ridiculous? Try maintaining SarbOx compliance in today's modern world.
Your turn
From Outlaw 13:
After I get back from Kalifornia tomorrow night, that is.
A couple of ground rules. They must be American citizens, born or naturalized. They must have performed some function, duty, crime, or act that distinguishes them from the pack (like Ted Kennedy). Along with the name of the person(s), please include why they (in your humble opinion) deserve inclusion in this hall of dishonor.
I'll start off.
How about Senators Sarbanes and Oxley, for their "contribution" to American industry? Mark my words - history books will point to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as one of the primary reasons for the ultimate failure of many publicly-held companies. You think the Income Tax code is ridiculous? Try maintaining SarbOx compliance in today's modern world.
Your turn
From Outlaw 13:
I would say Ms. Fonda made her mark because she was the first (if I'm wrong please correct me) high profile/celebrity American citizen to go to a nation we were at war with and actively support that nation, undermine the morale of troops, and participate in the propaganda campaigns of those who wish this country ill, and virtually suffer no ill effects to her career (much less go to jail), and she continues those actions to this day. Because her actions went unpunished, future Hanoi Janes out there, who aren't rising to the same traitorous level as her get away with it...she's one of the worst because she was the first.
Maine Ocean Floor Has Mud-Trapped Gas
Yeah, who doesn't?
Next time you're on the seashore, pick up a shell and see if you can hear the ocean poot.
Next time you're on the seashore, pick up a shell and see if you can hear the ocean poot.
24 December 2005
Merry Christmas
On behalf of everyone here at the Texican Tattler, I'd like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
God bless us, every one.
God bless us, every one.
23 December 2005
Boy Scout Gets Knife Lodged In Brain
New t-shirt: "I got stabbed in the skull by my Scout leader, and all I got was this crappy haircut."
Family photo albums around the world are SO jealous.
Family photo albums around the world are SO jealous.
22 December 2005
Racism alive and well
It saddens me to see racism alive and doing well. Here's a couple of recent stories highlighting one of our national tradgedies.
Both Council members sited in the DMN story are black. I'd be willing to bet a jillion dollars that niether will be even remotely punished for their violation of the LAW. You can also bet that if they are prosecuted, it won't be because they're guilty, it'll be because they're black. Unfortunately, it's about all you can expect from Dallas politics anymore.
Council member clears outstanding liens
Dallas City Council member Maxine Thornton-Reese on Thursday paid more than $1,000 to clear up outstanding liens that should have made her ineligible for re-election in 2005. Also Online11/17/05: Liens should have made 2 council members ineligible The payment came the day after news reports about the liens, which resulted from code violations at South Dallas properties owned by Dr. Thornton-Reese and Council member Leo Chaney. Mr. Chaney, whose violations dated back to 1995, paid his fines early this month. "I went looking for it after people said it," Dr. Thornton-Reese said Thursday. "I've paid up the lien. That's all I have to say." Under the City Charter, council candidates are not eligible to take office if they owe the city money for taxes or other liabilities. Mr. Chaney and Dr. Thornton-Reese have both said they were unaware they had outstanding liens at the time of their re-election in May, and that the city made no effort to notify them. City records indicate notices about the fines were sent to both council members. City Manager Mary Suhm and City Secretary Shirley Acy said the liens did not surface during routine eligibility checks, the result of database complications. Until he paid this month, Mr. Chaney owed the city $515.15 for mowing, cleaning and interest. Dr. Thornton-Reese owed $1,063.84 for three separate clean-ups of her property in 2004. If Mr. Chaney or Dr. Thornton-Reese's campaign opponents had learned of the liens within 30 days of May's election, they could have filed an election challenge. But City Attorney Tom Perkins said the only recourse now is for the Texas attorney general or the Dallas County district attorney to initiate a "quo warranto" proceeding to remove a council member who they believe is unlawfully holding an office.
E-mail eramshaw@dallasnews.com
The next story is about a hate crime that will never be prosecuted. In this case, two black guys happened to rob, beat, and then drag a white guy behind his own truck. You can bet a jillion dollars that if the colors were shifted, this would be all over the news.
Sad, really, that we haven't reached the point in our society where you can call a scumbag a scumbag without regard to what color he is.
Both Council members sited in the DMN story are black. I'd be willing to bet a jillion dollars that niether will be even remotely punished for their violation of the LAW. You can also bet that if they are prosecuted, it won't be because they're guilty, it'll be because they're black. Unfortunately, it's about all you can expect from Dallas politics anymore.
Council member clears outstanding liens
Dallas City Council member Maxine Thornton-Reese on Thursday paid more than $1,000 to clear up outstanding liens that should have made her ineligible for re-election in 2005. Also Online11/17/05: Liens should have made 2 council members ineligible The payment came the day after news reports about the liens, which resulted from code violations at South Dallas properties owned by Dr. Thornton-Reese and Council member Leo Chaney. Mr. Chaney, whose violations dated back to 1995, paid his fines early this month. "I went looking for it after people said it," Dr. Thornton-Reese said Thursday. "I've paid up the lien. That's all I have to say." Under the City Charter, council candidates are not eligible to take office if they owe the city money for taxes or other liabilities. Mr. Chaney and Dr. Thornton-Reese have both said they were unaware they had outstanding liens at the time of their re-election in May, and that the city made no effort to notify them. City records indicate notices about the fines were sent to both council members. City Manager Mary Suhm and City Secretary Shirley Acy said the liens did not surface during routine eligibility checks, the result of database complications. Until he paid this month, Mr. Chaney owed the city $515.15 for mowing, cleaning and interest. Dr. Thornton-Reese owed $1,063.84 for three separate clean-ups of her property in 2004. If Mr. Chaney or Dr. Thornton-Reese's campaign opponents had learned of the liens within 30 days of May's election, they could have filed an election challenge. But City Attorney Tom Perkins said the only recourse now is for the Texas attorney general or the Dallas County district attorney to initiate a "quo warranto" proceeding to remove a council member who they believe is unlawfully holding an office.
E-mail eramshaw@dallasnews.com
The next story is about a hate crime that will never be prosecuted. In this case, two black guys happened to rob, beat, and then drag a white guy behind his own truck. You can bet a jillion dollars that if the colors were shifted, this would be all over the news.
Sad, really, that we haven't reached the point in our society where you can call a scumbag a scumbag without regard to what color he is.
20 December 2005
Sounding off on snow sculpture
Follow-up on the snow weiner pic. You might be surprised to find out that some readers were not happy:
"May God damn this newspaper for running the photo of the snow penis online. I am no prude, but this display was truly pathetic and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Is this why you became journalists?"Seems a bit harsh for a picture of a penis-cicle.
Oklahoma Woman Has 14-Pound, 3-Ounce Baby
Let's equate this feat with something most of us can relate to: a bowling ball weighs 16 pounds. Caesarean section, indeed.
A hospital spokeswoman said the baby already wears clothes made for children six to nine months old.It's a girl.
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