Friday, March 20, 2009
Quote for the Day
Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world, that a Freeman contending for Liberty on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth." -- George Washington
Reader Feedback?
I am sure that quite a few people come across this site and think it is completely an anti-Obama site. While for the past month or so the majority of the things I post on here have had to do with Obama and his administration one must look past the people or the headlines. I have been spreading the word about the losses of liberty, freedom, and outright corruption that goes on in the United States. It just so happens that Obama happens to be the one that is pushing and/or allowing for these violations of the Constitution to happen. Had I been blogging when Bush was in office you would have seen the same types of posts. They are both shredders of the United States Constitution and I hold no respect or gratitude to either one. In other words I am and equal opportunity opponent of tyranny and anything that limits freedom.
I now ask you the readers of this blog to tell me what you would like to read about? What stories would you like to hear about? What ideas would you like to see me promote? (As long as they are pro-freedom). I will still continue to do what I am doing, and appreciate the visits from those of you that are regular visitors and your reassuring comments and advice.
I now ask you the readers of this blog to tell me what you would like to read about? What stories would you like to hear about? What ideas would you like to see me promote? (As long as they are pro-freedom). I will still continue to do what I am doing, and appreciate the visits from those of you that are regular visitors and your reassuring comments and advice.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Obama Claims He's Responsible, Then Blames Other People
Once again, from the King of Contradiction, the Liar-in-Chief, the Rascal of Rhetoric, OK so you get the point.
"President Obama has mastered the art of employing rhetoric that makes it sound as if he's doing something uniquely virtuous and heroic when in reality he's doing stuff that political leaders often do. [That would be lie for those of you who haven't figured this out yet] We've seen this with the way he touts bipartisanship while being unwilling to offer real compromises or the way he proclaims he isn't hiring lobbyists when he actually is..." [link]
Glad to see this is starting to get more and more coverage. Eventually he will end up destroying his own credibility. Just wonder if he will do this before he destroys the country?
"President Obama has mastered the art of employing rhetoric that makes it sound as if he's doing something uniquely virtuous and heroic when in reality he's doing stuff that political leaders often do. [That would be lie for those of you who haven't figured this out yet] We've seen this with the way he touts bipartisanship while being unwilling to offer real compromises or the way he proclaims he isn't hiring lobbyists when he actually is..." [link]
Glad to see this is starting to get more and more coverage. Eventually he will end up destroying his own credibility. Just wonder if he will do this before he destroys the country?
Forced to Volunteer?
There is currently a bill that has passed the House. The "GIVE Act as it is affectionately known. You can read a summary here, or the full version here.
"...the bill's opponents...say it could cram ideology down the throats of young "volunteers," many of whom could be forced into service since the bill creates a "Congressional Commission on Civic Service. The bipartisan commission will be tasked with exploring a number of topics, including "whether a workable, fair and reasonable mandatory service requirement for all able young people could be developed and how such a requirement could be implemented in a manner that would strengthen the social fabric of the nation." [link]
Now don't get me wrong, I feel that if you want to give back to your community that is a wonderful thing. By all means go ahead and do what you feel you must do. The part that concerns me at this point (aside from the cost) is the mandatory service requirement. This has not been fully hashed out yet, but it could be a possibility. The main problem with this requirement is a little thing called the 13th Amendment. You know the one that abolished slavery and states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
That part about involuntary servitude is a real deal killer there, or should be. Of course when you have an administration and a congress that don't give one damn about the United States Constitution who knows what they will enact or force the American people to do.
"...the bill's opponents...say it could cram ideology down the throats of young "volunteers," many of whom could be forced into service since the bill creates a "Congressional Commission on Civic Service. The bipartisan commission will be tasked with exploring a number of topics, including "whether a workable, fair and reasonable mandatory service requirement for all able young people could be developed and how such a requirement could be implemented in a manner that would strengthen the social fabric of the nation." [link]
Now don't get me wrong, I feel that if you want to give back to your community that is a wonderful thing. By all means go ahead and do what you feel you must do. The part that concerns me at this point (aside from the cost) is the mandatory service requirement. This has not been fully hashed out yet, but it could be a possibility. The main problem with this requirement is a little thing called the 13th Amendment. You know the one that abolished slavery and states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
That part about involuntary servitude is a real deal killer there, or should be. Of course when you have an administration and a congress that don't give one damn about the United States Constitution who knows what they will enact or force the American people to do.
Check Your Trees
"The Federal Reserve sharply stepped up its efforts to bolster the economy on Wednesday, announcing that it would pump an extra $1 trillion into the financial system by purchasing Treasury bonds and mortgage securities...The action makes the Fed a buyer of long-term government bonds rather than the short-term debt that it typically buys and sells to help control the money supply." [link]
Does anyone else wonder where this money comes from? If any of you out there have money trees in your yards, or on your property, I would advise checking them daily. I think the Fed might be using civilian money trees to tinker with the economy.
Does anyone else wonder where this money comes from? If any of you out there have money trees in your yards, or on your property, I would advise checking them daily. I think the Fed might be using civilian money trees to tinker with the economy.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Obama Received "Bonus" From AIG and Other Oddities
"Senator Barack Obama received a $101,332 bonus from American International Group in the form of political contributions according to Opensecrets.org. The two biggest Congressional recipients of bonuses from the A.I.G. are - Senators Chris Dodd and Senator Barack Obama." [link]
I almost have to believe that someone is making all this up and we are all just part of a really big parody skit. There are some other clues out there that point to Obama being one of the best comedians ever. I mean anyone who gets praise for being such a wonderful orator and then thanks himself in a speech due to a teleprompter mistake... Or speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi posting very odd and out there videos on youtube. No seriously she posted a video about her and two cats on capital hill. I could not watch it all, very strange to say the least.
I almost have to believe that someone is making all this up and we are all just part of a really big parody skit. There are some other clues out there that point to Obama being one of the best comedians ever. I mean anyone who gets praise for being such a wonderful orator and then thanks himself in a speech due to a teleprompter mistake... Or speaker of the house Nancy Pelosi posting very odd and out there videos on youtube. No seriously she posted a video about her and two cats on capital hill. I could not watch it all, very strange to say the least.
And He Claims He "Supports" the 2nd Amendment
"...Obama is quietly ending the federal firearms program, risking public safety on airlines in the name of an anti-gun ideology. The Obama administration this past week diverted some $2 million from the pilot training program to hire more supervisory staff, who will engage in field inspections of pilots...Pilots cannot openly speak about the changing policies for fear of retaliation from the Transportation Security Administration. Pilots who act in any way that causes a “loss of confidence” in the armed pilot program risk criminal prosecution as well as their removal from the program." [link]
All this coming from the man who supposedly "supports the 2nd Amendment". We can see even more attacks against our freedoms if we only look. How about this: "...renewing and making permanent the ban on so-called “assault weapons...", or even this, "Department of Defense has decided to no longer sell empty, once-fired cartridge cases as surplus to companies that polish and reload those empties... If you can’t ban the gun, dry up the ammunition supply. That seems to be the popular theory about what is behind this change of policy. My colleague, David Codrea, also weighs in on this controversy here." [link] **
Yes, make no mistake about it, our rights are coming under attack, and not just our firearms rights but nearly every other right we hold sacred and cherish. Keep visiting here or go back and read some of my archived posts. Visit the links I have up, visit the blogs I read, you will see a picture forming that there is in fact an outright assault on our rights. Now is the time to start pushing back.
**You can rest a small bit, but now long. Word has just come in that the DOD has rescinded their orders to scrap once fired brass. Seems like quite a few freedom lovers and 2nd Amendment supporters got the word out and started rattling the right chains loud enough.
All this coming from the man who supposedly "supports the 2nd Amendment". We can see even more attacks against our freedoms if we only look. How about this: "...renewing and making permanent the ban on so-called “assault weapons...", or even this, "Department of Defense has decided to no longer sell empty, once-fired cartridge cases as surplus to companies that polish and reload those empties... If you can’t ban the gun, dry up the ammunition supply. That seems to be the popular theory about what is behind this change of policy. My colleague, David Codrea, also weighs in on this controversy here." [link] **
Yes, make no mistake about it, our rights are coming under attack, and not just our firearms rights but nearly every other right we hold sacred and cherish. Keep visiting here or go back and read some of my archived posts. Visit the links I have up, visit the blogs I read, you will see a picture forming that there is in fact an outright assault on our rights. Now is the time to start pushing back.
**You can rest a small bit, but now long. Word has just come in that the DOD has rescinded their orders to scrap once fired brass. Seems like quite a few freedom lovers and 2nd Amendment supporters got the word out and started rattling the right chains loud enough.
Quote for the Day
"Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here." -- Captain John Parker at the Battle of Lexington
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Label Me a "Terrorist"!
Yep you read that right. According to a new report by a "government agency" I am now a terrorist. I guess considering what they say though, I should wear this label proudly, and I guess I will. Read the report. If you are interested in becoming a "terrorist" yourself follow some of the guidelines in this report as well as visiting and promoting the following sites, and videos. For the videos you can click on this or on this one. Pretty sure both with get you labeled. Also make sure that you buy merchandise and support the views put forth by these videos and the report mentioned at first.
Also visit these sites and be active/contribute and you can guarantee that the powers that be will notice you: the Libertarian Party website, one of Ron Paul's sites, and Chuck Baldwin's, Constitution Party's website.
Also, visit all the blogs on my blog roll. They are all freedom lovers and are no doubt labeled as "terrorist". And since I am at it, I might as well add some images to really set me apart from the rest of the "terrorists", you can click on the images for their history.
And all those in the United States Congress that defy the United States Constitution (I know who you are I keep up with your voting records), Molon Labe!
Also visit these sites and be active/contribute and you can guarantee that the powers that be will notice you: the Libertarian Party website, one of Ron Paul's sites, and Chuck Baldwin's, Constitution Party's website.
Also, visit all the blogs on my blog roll. They are all freedom lovers and are no doubt labeled as "terrorist". And since I am at it, I might as well add some images to really set me apart from the rest of the "terrorists", you can click on the images for their history.
And all those in the United States Congress that defy the United States Constitution (I know who you are I keep up with your voting records), Molon Labe!
My Individual Protest, or Bottling Day
Several weeks ago I wrote a piece about the small everyday things a person can do on an individual basis to "thumb their nose" at government. In this post I talked about legal ways to keep from paying certain taxes. One of the things I discussed was making your own beer or wine to keep from having to pay "sin taxes" on alcohol.
Well I have made a pledge to myself that I will no longer buy any form of taxed alcohol after Kentucky's new alcohol tax goes into effect. Several weeks ago I bought a beer making kit and all the necessary tools to go along with being able to set up home brewing for personal enjoyment. Today will be the day I bottle my first batch of beer. If all goes well, not only will I have "thumbed my nose" at government and refused them some of my hard earned money, but I will also have picked up a new, enjoyable hobby.
I urge each and everyone of you to find some small way to make a difference yourself. Very rarely in human history have vast changes come quickly. More often than not the changes come very slowly and over a period of time. Start doing your part to erode what authority you can however you can.*
*I do not recommend that anyone do anything illegal to do this, there are plenty of ways to subvert authority and government in perfectly legal ways. All you have to do is have a little imagination and determination.
Well I have made a pledge to myself that I will no longer buy any form of taxed alcohol after Kentucky's new alcohol tax goes into effect. Several weeks ago I bought a beer making kit and all the necessary tools to go along with being able to set up home brewing for personal enjoyment. Today will be the day I bottle my first batch of beer. If all goes well, not only will I have "thumbed my nose" at government and refused them some of my hard earned money, but I will also have picked up a new, enjoyable hobby.
I urge each and everyone of you to find some small way to make a difference yourself. Very rarely in human history have vast changes come quickly. More often than not the changes come very slowly and over a period of time. Start doing your part to erode what authority you can however you can.*
*I do not recommend that anyone do anything illegal to do this, there are plenty of ways to subvert authority and government in perfectly legal ways. All you have to do is have a little imagination and determination.
Monday, March 16, 2009
What is Freedom?
Recently I have had several emails asking me to define just what I mean by freedom. At first I thought this to be a joke or an attempt to lure me into some sort of philosophical argument. However I discovered it to be neither upon replying to those emails. It seems there is quite a bit of confusion about what freedom is and what it entails, so I thought I would post a blog piece about my view(s) of freedom in order to clear up the confusion.
First off it would probably be easiest if I gave a definition of freedom. I found the following to be to my liking: the right to do what you want without being controlled or restricted by anyone. I would like to add that here it is important to note that the "anyone" does not necessarily mean an individual, but can also refer to and entity such as a government agency, or the government itself.
Here is where some people start to get confused. On taking this definition literally it means that I have the right to: take, hit, steal, etc... from anyone, that is not necessarily correct and I will explain. As a human I have the freedom to make those choices if I so choose (it does not mean they are the right or the correct choice). However I must be ready to assume any and all responsibilities/consequences that come my way as well for acting in such a manner.
Freedom as defined by myself and quite a few freedom loving folk around the world quite simply is allowing us to do what we please with our lives, as we see fit, when we see fit, without any outside interference; so long as we do not infringe on the rights/freedoms of others. That last part is very key to our philosophy as a whole. We would not be very good proponents of freedom if we tried to force our will onto others, however we will not stand for others forcing their will upon us either. This may sound confusing, and sometimes at first it is. However you can look at it this way any attempt to subvert, destroy, or limit our freedoms is taken as a sign of force and will/could be met with force itself.
Simply put we/I do not care if you only want to wear one sock and one shoe to work, with a necktie around your arm, and have four or five spouses. That is completely your business, it does not harm us in any way. However attempt to tell us that we cannot own firearms, brew our own beer, drive our gas guzzling SUV's and you will be put in your place quickly.
Freedom is not easy and not for the faint of heart. With freedom comes incredible responsibility and self reliance. However there are great rewards in being truly free and rewards that we feel are worth fighting for. We will not give up our fight for freedom. True freedom that is, not this pseudo-freedom that is plastered across America right now. True freedom would be to repeal all income taxes, repeal nearly every single gun law ever written (quite possibly the only true gun law should be the one that makes it illegal for violent criminals to own guns, and the strict law that enforces it), stop the war on drugs (didn't prohibition teach anyone anything), and follow the Constitution of the United States to the letter.
First off it would probably be easiest if I gave a definition of freedom. I found the following to be to my liking: the right to do what you want without being controlled or restricted by anyone. I would like to add that here it is important to note that the "anyone" does not necessarily mean an individual, but can also refer to and entity such as a government agency, or the government itself.
Here is where some people start to get confused. On taking this definition literally it means that I have the right to: take, hit, steal, etc... from anyone, that is not necessarily correct and I will explain. As a human I have the freedom to make those choices if I so choose (it does not mean they are the right or the correct choice). However I must be ready to assume any and all responsibilities/consequences that come my way as well for acting in such a manner.
Freedom as defined by myself and quite a few freedom loving folk around the world quite simply is allowing us to do what we please with our lives, as we see fit, when we see fit, without any outside interference; so long as we do not infringe on the rights/freedoms of others. That last part is very key to our philosophy as a whole. We would not be very good proponents of freedom if we tried to force our will onto others, however we will not stand for others forcing their will upon us either. This may sound confusing, and sometimes at first it is. However you can look at it this way any attempt to subvert, destroy, or limit our freedoms is taken as a sign of force and will/could be met with force itself.
Simply put we/I do not care if you only want to wear one sock and one shoe to work, with a necktie around your arm, and have four or five spouses. That is completely your business, it does not harm us in any way. However attempt to tell us that we cannot own firearms, brew our own beer, drive our gas guzzling SUV's and you will be put in your place quickly.
Freedom is not easy and not for the faint of heart. With freedom comes incredible responsibility and self reliance. However there are great rewards in being truly free and rewards that we feel are worth fighting for. We will not give up our fight for freedom. True freedom that is, not this pseudo-freedom that is plastered across America right now. True freedom would be to repeal all income taxes, repeal nearly every single gun law ever written (quite possibly the only true gun law should be the one that makes it illegal for violent criminals to own guns, and the strict law that enforces it), stop the war on drugs (didn't prohibition teach anyone anything), and follow the Constitution of the United States to the letter.
Quote for the Day
"I heartily accept the motto `The government is best which governs least'; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which I also believe, - `That government is best which governs not at all'." -- Henry David Thoreau
Sunday, March 15, 2009
4 minutes and 33 seconds every American should watch
Not much to say here other than watch it and take it to heart!
Keyboard and Monitor Ruiners
Pelosi Denies She's Partisan
"There seems to be a market for saying that I am very partisan...That simply is not true," Pelosi said." [link]
At this point, isn't this about like saying Obama doesn't lie?
Microsoft Gets Stimulus Money
"The software giant, which is sitting on $20bn in cash, was awarded $11m to help construct a highway overpass connecting two parts of its Redmond, Washington campus." [link]
This one makes excellent sense to me as well. I guess everyone but your average American gets a piece of the stimulus.
Treasury pressure leads to AIG scaling back bonuses[link]
Isn't it wonderful how companies that were/are going under use taxpayer money to get as much as they can before they shut down?
That should about do it for today. I have to find a towel to clean my monitor and keyboard now.
"There seems to be a market for saying that I am very partisan...That simply is not true," Pelosi said." [link]
At this point, isn't this about like saying Obama doesn't lie?
Microsoft Gets Stimulus Money
"The software giant, which is sitting on $20bn in cash, was awarded $11m to help construct a highway overpass connecting two parts of its Redmond, Washington campus." [link]
This one makes excellent sense to me as well. I guess everyone but your average American gets a piece of the stimulus.
Treasury pressure leads to AIG scaling back bonuses[link]
Isn't it wonderful how companies that were/are going under use taxpayer money to get as much as they can before they shut down?
Mexican drug lord makes Forbes' billionaire list [link]
Explain to me one more time how the "War on Drugs" is working, and I should be overjoyed to share my hard earned money via taxes to help fund it?That should about do it for today. I have to find a towel to clean my monitor and keyboard now.
Quote for the Day
"Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, they don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous." -- Will Rogers
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Our Tax Dollars Really Are Worth Sh*t!
Honestly, much can't be said about this. Watch it and come up with your own commentary.
Federal Appeals Court Rules: Lawmaker Did Not Understand His Own Law?
Yes, you read the title correct. In the following piece and the article it comes from a federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of a law suit based mainly on the grounds that the intent of the law was not fully understood. Surprisingly one of the plaintiffs that wanted to law upheld was the lawmaker who wrote the law himself!?
"News outlets across the country are reporting that a federal appeals court in Atlanta yesterday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to stop the City of Atlanta from arresting people carrying firearms in the unsecured areas of Atlanta’s airport...The basis for the judges’ decision is a determination that the new law was not intended to include airports. Ironically, Georgia General Assembly Representative Tim Bearden (R-68), who wrote the new law, is also the plaintiff who filed the lawsuit to enforce it. It is a rare event for the author of a law to be a party arguing in court over what the law means, and it is extremely rare for the court to conclude that the law meant something completely different from what its writer intended...Rep. Bearden still showed visible signs of frustration with the court’s decision. "We write the laws, not judges,". [link]
Sounds to me like another good case for:
"News outlets across the country are reporting that a federal appeals court in Atlanta yesterday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to stop the City of Atlanta from arresting people carrying firearms in the unsecured areas of Atlanta’s airport...The basis for the judges’ decision is a determination that the new law was not intended to include airports. Ironically, Georgia General Assembly Representative Tim Bearden (R-68), who wrote the new law, is also the plaintiff who filed the lawsuit to enforce it. It is a rare event for the author of a law to be a party arguing in court over what the law means, and it is extremely rare for the court to conclude that the law meant something completely different from what its writer intended...Rep. Bearden still showed visible signs of frustration with the court’s decision. "We write the laws, not judges,". [link]
Sounds to me like another good case for:
A Second Look
"Despite his solemn promise to the American people to keep lobbyists out of his Administration, two more have slipped in...The waivers were provided for Jocelyn Frye, director of policy and projects in the Office of the First Lady, and Cecilia Munoz, director of intergovernmental affairs in the executive office of the president." [link]
Is anyone starting to keep a running tally on how many times we have been lied to now by this administration? I know a lot of places are just starting to break it down into categories instead of individual lies. Any idea how long this will continue to go on?
Is anyone starting to keep a running tally on how many times we have been lied to now by this administration? I know a lot of places are just starting to break it down into categories instead of individual lies. Any idea how long this will continue to go on?
Quote for the Day
"You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence." -- Charles A. Beard, American Historian
Friday, March 13, 2009
Obama Has Links to Murderers
"Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn are currently hailed by the Left as “respected” university professors—Ayers in the University of Illinois’ education department, and Dohrn at Northwestern University’s School of Law. In the mid-1990s, both were instrumental in helping to launch 34-year-old Barack Obama’s political career in Chicago...heir consistent refrain has been that none of the thirty bombs which their organization detonated ever harmed anyone other than three fellow Underground members who were killed in March 1970, when a bomb they were constructing—and were planning to detonate at a Fort Dix, New Jersey dance attended by Army soldiers—exploded unexpectedly in their lab...Larry Grathwohl—a former FBI informant who actually infiltrated the Weather Underground and held private meetings and conversations with Ayers...Grathwohl and his fellow speakers...urged the Obama Justice Department to investigate the very people, Ayers and Dohrn, who first helped Obama gain a foothold in politics..." [link]
You can bet this will play out with lies, deceptions, cover ups, etc... These are the types of people that Obama associates with and links himself to.
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You can bet this will play out with lies, deceptions, cover ups, etc... These are the types of people that Obama associates with and links himself to.
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A Must Read
Kent's "Hooligan Libertarian" Blog
Talk about an eye opener. This short blog post sums up how liberty is viewed nowadays. I am personally going to print this post and keep it with me at all times, just to remind me what has truly changed.
Talk about an eye opener. This short blog post sums up how liberty is viewed nowadays. I am personally going to print this post and keep it with me at all times, just to remind me what has truly changed.
He Emulates Washington
Minnesota Teen Finds Drug Money, Gives Away Thousands
"A 16-year-old Minnesota boy has given away thousands of dollars to fellow students and a school aide. The bag full of money he found was apparently tossed by a drug dealer...A sheriff's deputy says he's "a good kid" who was trying to help people in need." [link]
Does anyone see anything wrong with this? Isn't he just doing as he has seen done? Seems to me he is practicing a grassroots Congress movement. He took money that was not his and distributed it to those he felt were in need. Just as Obama and Congress just recently did, and as our government has been doing for decades now.
Technorati Tags: News, Taxation
"A 16-year-old Minnesota boy has given away thousands of dollars to fellow students and a school aide. The bag full of money he found was apparently tossed by a drug dealer...A sheriff's deputy says he's "a good kid" who was trying to help people in need." [link]
Does anyone see anything wrong with this? Isn't he just doing as he has seen done? Seems to me he is practicing a grassroots Congress movement. He took money that was not his and distributed it to those he felt were in need. Just as Obama and Congress just recently did, and as our government has been doing for decades now.
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Another Lie! They Just Keep Coming
"President Barack Obama, once foursquare for repealing workers' right to a secret vote on unionizing, now seems to be looking for a way out of his promise." [link]
He really has a hard time with the truth doesn't he?
Technorati Tags: Liar-in-Chief, Obama, Lying Politicians
He really has a hard time with the truth doesn't he?
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