This will probably be my last post for a couple of weeks.
I have to go to Germany on business for 2 days of technical meetings. With my new job this'll happen once or twice a year. The Boss decided that she wants to go too. A dozen years ago, my only other trip to Europe, the Boss didn't get to go because she didn't have a passport at the time.
We'll be spending 5 extra days in Germany, then flying to Poland. The Boss wants to spend 3 days in Krakow so we can visit a Nazi death camp, and nearby salt mines. That's not my idea of a vacation, but it's one of her goals in life, so what the heck. Yeah I've spoiled her.
I know that 2 of the places we'll be staying charge for internet connection of 8-9Euros. That's about $14 an hour. If we're at a place that's not so expensive I might stop in for a quick hello, but don't count on it.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Money is Worthless
Last Saturday was the Bosses birthday. I'd tell you how old she is but I made a mistake early in our marriage. I taught her to shoot a .357Mag. There's nothing that will keep a man in line better than a woman that can hit the head of a bowling pin at 25 yards with full house .357 fodder.
I asked her what she wanted for her birthday and got the usual 'nothing' answer. Most years that's not the truth, but not this year. We went on out first, and probably last cruise, last winter where I spoiled her big time. One of the stops was the island of St. Thomas. Precious stones there cost way less than here in the states. Between the diamonds and tansenite, I spend what I consider to be a fortune on her. I could've bought 8 real nice AR15s for that much money.
It felt good to be able to spend the money and buy nice things for a wonderful woman. She has to be an angel to put up with me for 37 years.
And to add frosting to the cake, we're getting ready for a trip to Europe.
As my daddy once said "money is worthless until you spend it".
I asked her what she wanted for her birthday and got the usual 'nothing' answer. Most years that's not the truth, but not this year. We went on out first, and probably last cruise, last winter where I spoiled her big time. One of the stops was the island of St. Thomas. Precious stones there cost way less than here in the states. Between the diamonds and tansenite, I spend what I consider to be a fortune on her. I could've bought 8 real nice AR15s for that much money.
It felt good to be able to spend the money and buy nice things for a wonderful woman. She has to be an angel to put up with me for 37 years.
And to add frosting to the cake, we're getting ready for a trip to Europe.
As my daddy once said "money is worthless until you spend it".
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Need More
AN ESTIMATED 875m small arms are in circulation worldwide: one for every seven people on the planet. Nearly three-quarters of these are owned by civilians. . . . . Although America accounts for 40% of firearms in civilian ownership, people put them to more deadly use elsewhere.
The anti-liberty, anti-gun people in this country always claim that their position is based on rampant gun crime. Huh! Their position is simply not sustained by anything resembling fact.
If this study is correct, there are 270,000,000 fireamrs owned by civilians in the U.S.. That's 9 guns for every 10 people. Since I'm not the only citizen that owns several guns, there's a lot more than 10% of the population that's gunless. I find that unacceptable. EVERYONE should have at least a .22. In my idealized world there would be more guns than people. Makes sense to me.
The anti-liberty, anti-gun people in this country always claim that their position is based on rampant gun crime. Huh! Their position is simply not sustained by anything resembling fact.
If this study is correct, there are 270,000,000 fireamrs owned by civilians in the U.S.. That's 9 guns for every 10 people. Since I'm not the only citizen that owns several guns, there's a lot more than 10% of the population that's gunless. I find that unacceptable. EVERYONE should have at least a .22. In my idealized world there would be more guns than people. Makes sense to me.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Control The Masses
In the UK publicly funded healthcare has been around long enough that if it actually worked, it should work there, but it doesn't. The same is true for Canada, with the same results. A business associate in Germany said that changing to government healthcare was the wost.
In England it's so bad that “One thing we have noticed recently is people trying to leave the country.”
As Kim said; You know your country is broken when even your illegal immigrants say you suck. At least we're still in good enough shape that they still sneek in.
And it's really interesting that Democrats continue to push for government healthcare. Yeah. Right. As if government can do much of anything efficiently.
The same old leftist thinking. Just because it didn't work, doesn't mean that it won't if we do it harder. Maybe they know it won't work, but want the people more beholden to government. There's an awful lot of evidence supporting the notion that the Democratic party is no longer "for the working man" as my father-in-law insists. The evidence is pointing toward keeping "the working man" and poor in their control.
. . . . the core assumption of the welfare state itself, that individuals are not responsible for themselves or their families and that the state should provide for them instead, is what perpetuates poverty
Like a snow ball rolling down hill, the more they're given, the more they demand, creating more to demand. The perceived widenning gap between the haves and the have nots is in fact created by welfare. The handouts create expanded population of those receiving free goods and services paid for by those that support themselves and the rest of society. If left unchecked, society in general will eventually fail because the productive will become small in comparison to the non-productive.
In England it's so bad that “One thing we have noticed recently is people trying to leave the country.”
As Kim said; You know your country is broken when even your illegal immigrants say you suck. At least we're still in good enough shape that they still sneek in.
And it's really interesting that Democrats continue to push for government healthcare. Yeah. Right. As if government can do much of anything efficiently.
The same old leftist thinking. Just because it didn't work, doesn't mean that it won't if we do it harder. Maybe they know it won't work, but want the people more beholden to government. There's an awful lot of evidence supporting the notion that the Democratic party is no longer "for the working man" as my father-in-law insists. The evidence is pointing toward keeping "the working man" and poor in their control.
. . . . the core assumption of the welfare state itself, that individuals are not responsible for themselves or their families and that the state should provide for them instead, is what perpetuates poverty
Like a snow ball rolling down hill, the more they're given, the more they demand, creating more to demand. The perceived widenning gap between the haves and the have nots is in fact created by welfare. The handouts create expanded population of those receiving free goods and services paid for by those that support themselves and the rest of society. If left unchecked, society in general will eventually fail because the productive will become small in comparison to the non-productive.
How About Stones and Clubs
Looks like anything resembling a weapon has become illegal in England. Firearms have been heavily regulated for quite some time now, with handguns forbidden. Their olympic pistol shooting team has to practice in another country. All their effort to increase the safety of the subjects has resulted in an increase of violent crime.
The typical anti-gun mind is alive and well in that island country. If it didn't work, it's not because the theory is flawed, it's because it wasn't done hard enough. Looks like long knives are also banned. At least 3 cops should be glad one brave subject has ignored their silly and stupid law.
As a country they just keep digging the hole deeper and deeper. At this rate they'll send themselves back into the time where stones and clubs ruled.
The typical anti-gun mind is alive and well in that island country. If it didn't work, it's not because the theory is flawed, it's because it wasn't done hard enough. Looks like long knives are also banned. At least 3 cops should be glad one brave subject has ignored their silly and stupid law.
As a country they just keep digging the hole deeper and deeper. At this rate they'll send themselves back into the time where stones and clubs ruled.
To Carry in National Parks
The Bush administration on Wednesday announced its intent to shoot down federal rules that prohibit individuals from carrying loaded firearms in U.S. national parks and wildlife refuges. The proposal would permit individuals to carry loaded and concealed weapons if permitted by state laws in the state where the park or refuge is located, a change many current and retired park rangers contend is unnecessary and potentially dangerous.
Actually it's more dangerous to go unarmed.
It's about time Bush actually did something that was pro-gun. From a personal standpoint it doesn't matter that the regulations will change. I ignored those unconstitutional regulations anyway.
HT to Alphecca.
Actually it's more dangerous to go unarmed.
It's about time Bush actually did something that was pro-gun. From a personal standpoint it doesn't matter that the regulations will change. I ignored those unconstitutional regulations anyway.
HT to Alphecca.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
A New Micro
Back when The Beagle Express was still on the air I mentioned the Kahr family of concealed carry guns. I've never shot one but I've fondled a few, and for the small handed, they fit better than any other polymer framed striker pistol I've handled. They're single stack and each cartridge chambered has it's very own frame. What that means to the concealed carry person is that regardless of cartridge chosen, you'll get the slimmest and most concealable.
Looks like Kahr has now joined Ruger as the latest entry in the tiny micro sized pistol market. I've personally never shot any of those micro sized weapons, but I suppose they have their place. From my perspective I'd have to try one before considering buying one. They look difficult to control, so I'd guess they are "spitting distance' guns.
For now anyway, I'll stick with my Walther PPK and Llama MicroMax. Their chamberings are a little weak for any great distance but I can control them well enough to hit 6" targets a 25 yards without difficulty.
HT to Uncle
Looks like Kahr has now joined Ruger as the latest entry in the tiny micro sized pistol market. I've personally never shot any of those micro sized weapons, but I suppose they have their place. From my perspective I'd have to try one before considering buying one. They look difficult to control, so I'd guess they are "spitting distance' guns.
For now anyway, I'll stick with my Walther PPK and Llama MicroMax. Their chamberings are a little weak for any great distance but I can control them well enough to hit 6" targets a 25 yards without difficulty.
HT to Uncle
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