Thursday, January 24, 2013
WHAT THE?
I missed the Ignauration ceremonies on TV the other day. Words cannot begin to express how distraught I am. Yeah.....Right.
Fortunately we have so much money that little multimillion dollar frivolities are no big deal. The fact that elderly people resort to eating DOG FOOD because they can't afford anything else should not stop those chosen few from partaking caviar and champaign while patting themselves on the back for a job well done.
It's bad enough that we are subjected to such incompetence in our Government, but, don't expect me to watch those same numbskulls party it up. To sum it up.......WHAT THE #@*"$!!!
Fortunately we have so much money that little multimillion dollar frivolities are no big deal. The fact that elderly people resort to eating DOG FOOD because they can't afford anything else should not stop those chosen few from partaking caviar and champaign while patting themselves on the back for a job well done.
It's bad enough that we are subjected to such incompetence in our Government, but, don't expect me to watch those same numbskulls party it up. To sum it up.......WHAT THE #@*"$!!!
Tub of Gas
The Republicans had Hilary Clinton on the grill yesterday. From the excerpts I saw on the news, the grilling had more to do with politics than any real substance about security. I especially liked the guy that came right out and said if he were President he would have fired her. The arrogance exhibited by these guys was unbelievable. Their total lack of respect was shocking. The clear attack on Mrs. Clinton was politically motivated. Possibly an attempt to lay groundwork for character debate in the event she runs for President in the next election.
The sad truth about the attack on the Embassy is that a house in the middle of a City in a Country that dislikes the US and has well armed Idiots roaming the streets is like standing in a tub of gasoline with a lit match. Not much good is expected. What would it take to protect a facility from mortar and rocket attacks. Seems to me distance is the best answer, Stay out of the gas filled tub.
The sad truth about the attack on the Embassy is that a house in the middle of a City in a Country that dislikes the US and has well armed Idiots roaming the streets is like standing in a tub of gasoline with a lit match. Not much good is expected. What would it take to protect a facility from mortar and rocket attacks. Seems to me distance is the best answer, Stay out of the gas filled tub.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
pound of prevention
So we had another unbeleiveable shooting. This time in Connecticut at an Elementary School. I cannot begin to comprehend what comes loose in someones mind that makes them do something like this. I cannot help but wonder if the unlimited access to violence on Television, internet and video games hasn't in some way numbed some people to what violence really is. After all, everyone that is killed in those media are back the next time we boot up and we can do it all over again. Or is it simply that little value is put on life these days, others as well as our own.
Are we teaching that violence of this nature is just part of NORMAL behavior? Is it really difficult to get some idea that these people are struggling with a fit into society? Are there not some warning signs and if so are we unwilling to get involved? I understand that if someone wants to create mayhem and is capable of planning for it, most would be hard to catch. Such is the nature of deranged people. History is full of such idiots.
Because of recent events and the young age of a large number of the victims, there is a new movement to ban certain guns. Everyone is getting excited and vocal with their opinions. There are those that feel we should ban all weapons. Those that believe that assult guns are the culprit. Those that are certain any ban is the beginning of a new wave of tyranny possibly ending with another holocost. I find it strange that an event like the recent shootings in Connecticut sparks such debate and such a fever pitch. I also find it strange how fast the uproar dies. It was not very long ago that we were experiencing the same outrage over a shooting in a movie theater, but who remembers that? Such a short time dulls the pain and outrage.
Heres what I believe..... Wheather or not we have a RIGHT to own guns isn't the issue. Guns definately don't kill any more people than automobiles and I sure want to continue to drive. In no way will any legislation stop any waka-doodle from doing harm to innocent victims. It is a sad fact that crap will continue to happen. If some person doesn't use it, neither a car, gun, knife etc., will kill another person.
Remember that Pole in the town square and the pile of rocks????? May have the same effect as a pound of prevention....
Are we teaching that violence of this nature is just part of NORMAL behavior? Is it really difficult to get some idea that these people are struggling with a fit into society? Are there not some warning signs and if so are we unwilling to get involved? I understand that if someone wants to create mayhem and is capable of planning for it, most would be hard to catch. Such is the nature of deranged people. History is full of such idiots.
Because of recent events and the young age of a large number of the victims, there is a new movement to ban certain guns. Everyone is getting excited and vocal with their opinions. There are those that feel we should ban all weapons. Those that believe that assult guns are the culprit. Those that are certain any ban is the beginning of a new wave of tyranny possibly ending with another holocost. I find it strange that an event like the recent shootings in Connecticut sparks such debate and such a fever pitch. I also find it strange how fast the uproar dies. It was not very long ago that we were experiencing the same outrage over a shooting in a movie theater, but who remembers that? Such a short time dulls the pain and outrage.
Heres what I believe..... Wheather or not we have a RIGHT to own guns isn't the issue. Guns definately don't kill any more people than automobiles and I sure want to continue to drive. In no way will any legislation stop any waka-doodle from doing harm to innocent victims. It is a sad fact that crap will continue to happen. If some person doesn't use it, neither a car, gun, knife etc., will kill another person.
Remember that Pole in the town square and the pile of rocks????? May have the same effect as a pound of prevention....
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