Anytime you see these...
Hang one of these...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Systems of Government
Rule by.........................is called
all equally.....................pantisocracy
armed forces................militocracy
bishops..........................exarchy
civil servants................bureaucracy
clerics............................ecclesiarchy
elderly...........................gerontocracy
eldest male...................patriarchy
judges............................kritarchy
men................................androcracy
nobility..........................aristocracy
one individual...............autocracy
the people.....................democracy
the poor........................ptochocracy
pope..............................paparchy
propertied class.........timocracy
religious law................theocracy
saints............................hagiarchy
slaves...........................doulocracy
a small cabal...............oligarchy
technical experts.......technocracy
wealthy.......................plutocracy
women........................gynarchy
the worst possible.....kakistocracy
Last and certainly not least is a republic, a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives.
I however fear that America has started to stray from a true republic. On paper and in theory sure we are a republic, but look over the list above and see what other types you start to see slowly creeping in and gaining control.
Quote for the Day
"Never underestimate the ability of unelected bureaucrats to overturn the expressed will of the people if it threatens their power." – Linda Chavez
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Love Your Guns?
If you enjoy private firearm ownership, then I urge you to view the link at the end of this. For those of you that don't know, Gun Owners of America is a completely no-compromise gun rights group. I personally am a member and urge anyone who enjoys guns and shooting to join as well. They do an excellent job of keeping members informed, even if you are a non-member you can sign up for important email updates. Okay enough of that on to the ever important link for stopping a horrible Attorney General nominee. As well as a link to Gun Owners of America homepage.
Quote for the Day
"I believe a self-righteous liberal Democrat with a cause is more dangerous than a Hell's Angel with an attitude." -- Ted Nugent
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Inmate's TV Privileges Withheld
Well now, isn't this a shame. A persistent, violent, felony offender complaining about his TV being taken from him. Mr. (and I use this loosely) Cross has proven time and again that he does not care about the rights and privileges of others. Having been sent to prison for robbery, burglary, wanton endangerment, etc...
This reprehensible vermin should be lucky that he is allowed 3 meals and a bed to sleep in. Seeing as that Kentucky is facing a severe budget shortfall, and I can guarantee you in the long run it will be us taxpayers footing the bill, how about we start taking from those that have taken from us to begin with. Start contacting your local leaders, state representatives, and state senators and demand of them that before they raise taxes one additional fraction of a percent that they start cutting costs at jails, prison's and other types of detention facilities. Let me make clear, I am not saying to cut salaries, hours, benefits, etc... of employees of these facilities, but instead to take a look at "privileges" offered to inmates. Start by completely cutting these items out.
Here are a few I can think of: TVs, magazines, books, heat(set the thermostats lower in winter save on electric), air(set the thermostats higher in summer save on electric), have them purchase with their own money hygiene articles(the cheapest that can be bought), or have them pay for whatever they can out of pocket. Any of the items they must have (clothing, bedding, hygiene articles), make them pay out of pocket as stated before, but charge them in order to make a profit. Wouldn't have to be much even a penny or two an item would work. Wait a minute, here is a novel idea, have them pay for as much of their upkeep as possible.
To hell with those that constantly take from society and community and then cry, yell, and complain they are being treated unfairly. Inmate Cross is lucky to be housed in a state of the art prison with all the amenities. He could just as easily have been shot and killed by one of his victims (I will go ahead and say we would probably all be better off if this had been the case).
I would go on more, but I think I will start contacting my representatives in government right away and make my thoughts known.
Go here for the story that started the above rant.
This reprehensible vermin should be lucky that he is allowed 3 meals and a bed to sleep in. Seeing as that Kentucky is facing a severe budget shortfall, and I can guarantee you in the long run it will be us taxpayers footing the bill, how about we start taking from those that have taken from us to begin with. Start contacting your local leaders, state representatives, and state senators and demand of them that before they raise taxes one additional fraction of a percent that they start cutting costs at jails, prison's and other types of detention facilities. Let me make clear, I am not saying to cut salaries, hours, benefits, etc... of employees of these facilities, but instead to take a look at "privileges" offered to inmates. Start by completely cutting these items out.
Here are a few I can think of: TVs, magazines, books, heat(set the thermostats lower in winter save on electric), air(set the thermostats higher in summer save on electric), have them purchase with their own money hygiene articles(the cheapest that can be bought), or have them pay for whatever they can out of pocket. Any of the items they must have (clothing, bedding, hygiene articles), make them pay out of pocket as stated before, but charge them in order to make a profit. Wouldn't have to be much even a penny or two an item would work. Wait a minute, here is a novel idea, have them pay for as much of their upkeep as possible.
To hell with those that constantly take from society and community and then cry, yell, and complain they are being treated unfairly. Inmate Cross is lucky to be housed in a state of the art prison with all the amenities. He could just as easily have been shot and killed by one of his victims (I will go ahead and say we would probably all be better off if this had been the case).
I would go on more, but I think I will start contacting my representatives in government right away and make my thoughts known.
Go here for the story that started the above rant.
Quote for the Day
"It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men."--Samuel Adams
Monday, January 12, 2009
My Favorite Movies (Some with comments)
These are in no particular order. I might actually cause myself to have a brain hemorrhage if I tried to put this list in order.
1. Pulp Fiction (Very violent, very funny, not for the faint of heart)
2. Monty Python's The Holy Grail, and The Life of Brian (I still find myself quoting these).
3. Seven (Absolutely brilliant detective movie, also has some conspiracy elements).
4. The Usual Suspects (talk about plot twists and turns).
5. Suicide Kings (talk about plot twists and turns, with the benefit of Christopher Walken).
6. Heat (excellent, very realistic gun handling, director Michael Mann is a perfectionist when it comes to firearms and proper handling).
7. Silence of the Lambs (I feel no comment is needed).
8. Donnie Darko (very odd, time travel?, parallel universe?, Drew Barrymore?).
9. Troy (excellent depiction of Homers epic, not to mention really cool fight scenes).
10. The Last Samurai (excellent movie, great moral value, cool fight scenes).
11. Reservoir Dogs (nearly as violent as Pulp Fiction, more nail biting here though).
12. The Wall by Pink Floyd (for those that have seen it in a certain context nothing else needed)
13. Easy Rider (A very funny Jack Nicholson role).
14. The Patriot (wonderful portrayal a small part of the Revolutionary War, I wish all Americans would watch this at least once).
15. Braveheart (excellent, shows the extent to what Freedom and Liberty are truly worth).
16. Blackhawk Down (just remember this was mainly due to Clinton having no spine whatsoever).
17. 300 (portrayal of the single battle that allowed Western thought to spread, if not for this battle it would almost be certain we would not have what we consider a Western worldview, also gives us the wonderful quote "Molon Labe!").
18. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Johnny Depp at his best).
19. All the Clint Eastwood "Spaghetti Westerns" (revolutionary film making and directing, also has lots of very cool gunfights).
20. Fight Club (wonderful movie, two of my favorite actors).
21. American History X (extremely violent, powerful movie about how people can change even though their surroundings don't).
1. Pulp Fiction (Very violent, very funny, not for the faint of heart)
2. Monty Python's The Holy Grail, and The Life of Brian (I still find myself quoting these).
3. Seven (Absolutely brilliant detective movie, also has some conspiracy elements).
4. The Usual Suspects (talk about plot twists and turns).
5. Suicide Kings (talk about plot twists and turns, with the benefit of Christopher Walken).
6. Heat (excellent, very realistic gun handling, director Michael Mann is a perfectionist when it comes to firearms and proper handling).
7. Silence of the Lambs (I feel no comment is needed).
8. Donnie Darko (very odd, time travel?, parallel universe?, Drew Barrymore?).
9. Troy (excellent depiction of Homers epic, not to mention really cool fight scenes).
10. The Last Samurai (excellent movie, great moral value, cool fight scenes).
11. Reservoir Dogs (nearly as violent as Pulp Fiction, more nail biting here though).
12. The Wall by Pink Floyd (for those that have seen it in a certain context nothing else needed)
13. Easy Rider (A very funny Jack Nicholson role).
14. The Patriot (wonderful portrayal a small part of the Revolutionary War, I wish all Americans would watch this at least once).
15. Braveheart (excellent, shows the extent to what Freedom and Liberty are truly worth).
16. Blackhawk Down (just remember this was mainly due to Clinton having no spine whatsoever).
17. 300 (portrayal of the single battle that allowed Western thought to spread, if not for this battle it would almost be certain we would not have what we consider a Western worldview, also gives us the wonderful quote "Molon Labe!").
18. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Johnny Depp at his best).
19. All the Clint Eastwood "Spaghetti Westerns" (revolutionary film making and directing, also has lots of very cool gunfights).
20. Fight Club (wonderful movie, two of my favorite actors).
21. American History X (extremely violent, powerful movie about how people can change even though their surroundings don't).
Quote for the Day
"The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery."--Winston Churchill
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A Few Thoughts on Handguns
Handguns are a topic of much debate these days. Today I will not discuss the political aspect, but one of the many practical aspect of handguns.
If you are going to carry a handgun for personal protection (and I don't know why anyone wouldn't), there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, carry a gun you are comfortable with and know how to use. This might seem self evident at first, but you would be surprised by how many people carry based on what a friend has, what the guy behind the counter told them to get, brand loyalty, etc... Buy a gun that fits your hand, is comfortable, and is easy for you to manipulate the controls.
Next, buy enough gun! This part will need some explaining. I see no need to carry a little bitty .22 no matter how small and easy to conceal it is, or a .25 for that matter, neither are enough gun. At the least go for a .32. Now here is where it starts to get really tricky. Get a gun that you will carry with you everywhere. I understand that that caliber and knockdown power are a must in a pistol, but don't buy something that you cannot, or will not have with you at all times. It is impractical and impossible to carry and conceal a Smith & Wesson .500 Mag. Although it will definitely pack enough punch. Here is where even the lowly .32 trumps the big dogs, at least you will have it with you when you need it.
There are plenty of knowledgeable shooters out there that say don't carry any handgun that the first number is not at least a "4". Most of the time I agree with this, but if you are of small frame, elderly, bothered by recoil, etc... this just won't work for you. You will have to go with the .32, the .380 auto, 9mm, .38Special, etc... Nothing at all wrong with that, if that is all you can manage. Anymore there are advances in ammo nearly everyday and with the right defensive load and practice nearly all will work as intended.
I am sure some of you are wondering by now what I carry? Well that depends and I will explain. I have two different carry pistols one a bit larger than the other. Which one I carry depends upon what type of clothing I will be wearing. The handgun that is always with me is a Kel-Tec .380 in a Nemesis pocket holster. It will fit in a jacket pocket, a pants pocket, pretty much anywhere I want it to go. When clothing permits, it is also my backup handgun and I conceal it somewhere on my weak side. It is very small and concealable. However it does take a bit of extra practice because of its small size. The other handgun I carry regularly is a Glock 27 in .40S&W. It is larger, with more recoil, but more effective. It usually rides in a Fobus paddle holster, but I have also been experimenting with some inside the waistband holsters.
So there you have it a few brief thoughts on carrying a handgun. This is just a starter topic and thoughts on what to look for if you decide to carry. I will get into more detail later about practice drills and other thoughts about concealed carry, but that will be for another post.
If you are going to carry a handgun for personal protection (and I don't know why anyone wouldn't), there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, carry a gun you are comfortable with and know how to use. This might seem self evident at first, but you would be surprised by how many people carry based on what a friend has, what the guy behind the counter told them to get, brand loyalty, etc... Buy a gun that fits your hand, is comfortable, and is easy for you to manipulate the controls.
Next, buy enough gun! This part will need some explaining. I see no need to carry a little bitty .22 no matter how small and easy to conceal it is, or a .25 for that matter, neither are enough gun. At the least go for a .32. Now here is where it starts to get really tricky. Get a gun that you will carry with you everywhere. I understand that that caliber and knockdown power are a must in a pistol, but don't buy something that you cannot, or will not have with you at all times. It is impractical and impossible to carry and conceal a Smith & Wesson .500 Mag. Although it will definitely pack enough punch. Here is where even the lowly .32 trumps the big dogs, at least you will have it with you when you need it.
There are plenty of knowledgeable shooters out there that say don't carry any handgun that the first number is not at least a "4". Most of the time I agree with this, but if you are of small frame, elderly, bothered by recoil, etc... this just won't work for you. You will have to go with the .32, the .380 auto, 9mm, .38Special, etc... Nothing at all wrong with that, if that is all you can manage. Anymore there are advances in ammo nearly everyday and with the right defensive load and practice nearly all will work as intended.
I am sure some of you are wondering by now what I carry? Well that depends and I will explain. I have two different carry pistols one a bit larger than the other. Which one I carry depends upon what type of clothing I will be wearing. The handgun that is always with me is a Kel-Tec .380 in a Nemesis pocket holster. It will fit in a jacket pocket, a pants pocket, pretty much anywhere I want it to go. When clothing permits, it is also my backup handgun and I conceal it somewhere on my weak side. It is very small and concealable. However it does take a bit of extra practice because of its small size. The other handgun I carry regularly is a Glock 27 in .40S&W. It is larger, with more recoil, but more effective. It usually rides in a Fobus paddle holster, but I have also been experimenting with some inside the waistband holsters.
So there you have it a few brief thoughts on carrying a handgun. This is just a starter topic and thoughts on what to look for if you decide to carry. I will get into more detail later about practice drills and other thoughts about concealed carry, but that will be for another post.
Quote for the Day
"If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experience patriots to prevent its ruin."--Samuel Adams
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Quote for the day
"Fight back! Whenever you are offered violence, fight back! The aggressor does not fear the law, so he must be taught to fear you. Whatever the risk, and at whatever the cost, fight back!"--Col. Jeff Cooper
WEAPONS OF CHOICE
Just click on the above link for the entire article.
It is things like this, that almost literally make my blood boil. I challenge anyone to show me in the Constitution of the United States of America where I have the right to own a firearm solely for "sporting purposes". The founders meaning and intent are very clear about the 2nd Amendment, it's entire purpose is not to protects sporting firearms, but for use against tyrannical governments and bureaucrats who overstep their bounds and infringe on personal liberties. The 2nd Amendment is about keeping individuals free and not slaves to a ruling class. The 2nd Amendment is about my God given right to protect myself, my family, and my loved ones from anyone (or any entity) that attempts to harm them. The 2nd Amendment is about the right for American civilians to be just as well armed as the army.
Don't believe me? Do some research on what Jefferson, Madison, Washington, Hamilton, etc... actually wrote about individual firearm ownership. You don't even have to look into what historians (even pro-2nd Amendment) "thought" their intentions were. It is plain as day, maybe I should give just a few short quotes from some of our founding fathers to demonstrate:
It is things like this, that almost literally make my blood boil. I challenge anyone to show me in the Constitution of the United States of America where I have the right to own a firearm solely for "sporting purposes". The founders meaning and intent are very clear about the 2nd Amendment, it's entire purpose is not to protects sporting firearms, but for use against tyrannical governments and bureaucrats who overstep their bounds and infringe on personal liberties. The 2nd Amendment is about keeping individuals free and not slaves to a ruling class. The 2nd Amendment is about my God given right to protect myself, my family, and my loved ones from anyone (or any entity) that attempts to harm them. The 2nd Amendment is about the right for American civilians to be just as well armed as the army.
Don't believe me? Do some research on what Jefferson, Madison, Washington, Hamilton, etc... actually wrote about individual firearm ownership. You don't even have to look into what historians (even pro-2nd Amendment) "thought" their intentions were. It is plain as day, maybe I should give just a few short quotes from some of our founding fathers to demonstrate:
There is plenty more out there, all you have to do is look. However if you refuse to believe that as and individual you have the right, the power, and the duty to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones. That you think the government can do a much better job for you, then I leave you with one final quote:"Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property...Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them."--Thomas Pain
"...no free man shall be debarred the use of arms within his own
land."--Thomas Jefferson, Virginia Constitution of 1776"The great object is that every man be armed...everyone who is able may have a gun." --Patrick Henry
"...the ultimate authority...resides in the people alone...(due to)the
advantage of being armed which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation."--James Madison, Federalist Papers
"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you; and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen."--Samuel Adams.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Harry Reid Should Swing
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.Taken verbatim from the 17th Amendment of the United States Constitution. In layman's terms: When a senate seat is vacant, the governor of a state has the power, right, and duty to appoint a new senator until elections take place. Providing that his state legislature has given him the authority.
Illinois is one such state that does allow for the governor to appoint senators when there is a vacancy. Governor "Blago" has done just such a thing and has the whole power of the United States Constitution behind him. Yet Harry Reid, the president of the senate, refused to allow the lawfully appointed Roland Burris be seated as a United States Senator. This is a direct breach of his oath to uphold and protect the Constitution. It does not matter what "Senate Rules" say,or how long they have been in effect. In fact that is a scary topic all in itself. Is it possible for Senate rules to subvert and override the Constitution itself?
For these crimes against the United States and it's people. Senator Reid should be arrested, indicted, tried, and if convicted swing from the nearest tree.
I understand there are those out there that would argue the governor is corrupt, his appointment might be for personal gain, etc... All this does not matter for several reasons. First, he has acted within his Constitutional authority to appoint someone to a vacant senate seat(that should be enough there), secondly, ever heard of that "innocent until proven guilty" phrase?, and lastly he was acting within his Constitutional authority.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Something Strange in Congress
Well here goes, my first official post about what I believe.
There is currently a bill in Congress known as "The Enumerated Powers Act". I would almost guarantee that very few if any of you have ever heard about it. The strange thing about this bill is that all it does is demand of Congress that for every bill voted on that it "contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority" of said bill. In other words, Congress would have to point to the specific part of the United States Constitution that authorized this bill in the first place. Otherwise this bill could be held up on technicalities(I think it should be banned forever, shredded, spit on, set on fire, and its ashes scattered to the four corners of the earth).
I see no problem why this bill should not pass. In fact if it does not pass it is an affront to the Constitution itself because every member of the legislative, judicial, and executive branch must swear an oath to "defend the Constitution". If one of our public servants does anything to go against the Constitution that is referred to as treason, and after a fair trial, if convicted, they should swing from the nearest tree.
In fact this particular bill by Representative John Shadegg (R–AZ), has been proposed ever since 1995. Contact your representative in Congress and find out if they did or did not support this bill. If they didn't start looking for a tall oak tree...
There is currently a bill in Congress known as "The Enumerated Powers Act". I would almost guarantee that very few if any of you have ever heard about it. The strange thing about this bill is that all it does is demand of Congress that for every bill voted on that it "contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority" of said bill. In other words, Congress would have to point to the specific part of the United States Constitution that authorized this bill in the first place. Otherwise this bill could be held up on technicalities(I think it should be banned forever, shredded, spit on, set on fire, and its ashes scattered to the four corners of the earth).
I see no problem why this bill should not pass. In fact if it does not pass it is an affront to the Constitution itself because every member of the legislative, judicial, and executive branch must swear an oath to "defend the Constitution". If one of our public servants does anything to go against the Constitution that is referred to as treason, and after a fair trial, if convicted, they should swing from the nearest tree.
In fact this particular bill by Representative John Shadegg (R–AZ), has been proposed ever since 1995. Contact your representative in Congress and find out if they did or did not support this bill. If they didn't start looking for a tall oak tree...
Intro
Thanks for finding, or stumbling onto this sight. I will get it up and running in a few days. The idea and inspiration for this blog is to discuss issues dealing with freedom. Not the "freedom" we are granted at present, but true freedom.
I plan on adding something weekly, possibly several times a week. This will depend on usage and the time I have to actually write and post. Please check back every couple of days for new or added content. Please feel free to leave comments as well.
Thanks,
"Bill Hicks"
I plan on adding something weekly, possibly several times a week. This will depend on usage and the time I have to actually write and post. Please check back every couple of days for new or added content. Please feel free to leave comments as well.
Thanks,
"Bill Hicks"
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