I wish I had this in my Arsenal!

This splendid video from the Onion sufficiently appeals to my sense of humor. Enjoy.

Obama Axes Pentagon Plan To Build Billion Dollar Tank In Shape Of Dragon

While this video is satirizing several films, it is also subtly addressing the issue of Obama's decision to end production of the F-22 (it probably is also satirizing the F-22 itself). Bad move. With all the ridiculous things he IS spending money on, why does he decide to quit the production of the ultimate fighter jet in the world? I have a feeling we're going to be wanting those 150 F-22's that were canceled in the future. We'll be wanting this dragon tank as well.

Letter from a humble citizen

Dear President Obama,

In the light of your recent declaration of the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, and/or Trans-gender month I have the following suggestion for the month of July. In light of the great work done for our country by "Adulterers" I submit that the month of July be devoted to a celebration of their contributions to American society (here I could drop some prominent names that have cropped up in the news recently). This declaration of July as "Adultery" month would help unite American society against the vicious, unethical and negative stigmatization that are heaped upon Adulterers by the religious members of American society. And blah, blah, blah, so forth. . .

Thank-you President Obama for all that good things that you have done with your presidency so far.

The End.

This is America?

June 15, 2009
MEMORANDUM
To: All DOI Employees
From: Kathleen J.H. Wheeler (Signed)
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary – Human Capital, Performance and
Partnerships

Subject: DOI EVENT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month 2009

The Department of the Interior (DOI) joins the Nation in observing the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the contributions of LGBT Americans are remembered and acknowledged.

As stated in the attached Presidential Proclamation, “LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities.”

Bureaus and Offices are encouraged to conduct activities across the country in observance of LGBT Pride Month. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to participate and encourage the participation of their employees in programs and activities in observance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Attachment

___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release June 1, 2009

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION

Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights movement in America was born. During LGBT Pride Month, we commemorate the events of June 1969 and commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans.

LGBT Americans have made, and continue to make, great and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen the fabric of American society. There are many well-respected LGBT leaders in all professional fields, including the arts and business communities. LGBT Americans also mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic and have played a vital role in broadening this country's response to the HIV pandemic.

Due in no small part to the determination and dedication of the LGBT rights movement, more LGBT Americans are living their lives openly today than ever before. I am proud to be the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration. These individuals embody the best qualities we seek in public servants, and across my Administration -- in both the White House and the Federal agencies -- openly LGBT employees are doing their jobs with distinction and professionalism.

The LGBT rights movement has achieved great progress, but there is more work to be done. LGBT youth should feel safe to learn without the fear of harassment, and LGBT families and seniors should be allowed to live their lives with dignity and respect.

My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives. At the international level, I have joined efforts at the United Nations to decriminalize homosexuality around the world. Here at home, I continue to support measures to bring the full spectrum of equal rights to LGBT Americans. These measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and ending the existing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a way that strengthens our Armed Forces and our national security. We must also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic by both reducing the number of HIV infections and providing care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the United States.

These issues affect not only the LGBT community, but also our entire Nation. As long as the promise of equality for all remains unfulfilled, all Americans are affected. If we can work together to advance the principles upon which our Nation was founded, every American will benefit. During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon the LGBT community, the Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to turn back discrimination and prejudice everywhere it exists.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

BARACK OBAMA

Sharpshooter

I completed shotgun training for my summer employment last week and it went considerably better than last year. I got 10/10 which was the best score out of everybody in the class (except for a grizzled old timer who also got 10/10). It's kind of surprising, I really don't shoot much compared to most Alaskans, and this was really only my third time ever shooting a shotgun--the other two being last year's training. When the instructor of the course saw my grouping he said that I should be on a shooting team. I did have a nice group, by the end I was just shooting through a large hole in the center of the target. Hmmmm. . . third time with a shotgun, ever.

Yes, for those of you who envision otherwise, it might come as a surprise that I don't greet strangers at the door with my shotgun in their face. I may come across as being a crusty mountain man at times, but I really don't dislike company enough that I would ever greet people at gunpoint.

Which brings me to my next point, kind of. I can't find ammunition anywhere in Alaska. I have a brand spankin' new gun that I want to take to the range, and I can't find any bullets for it. All of the shelves in Alaska are bare. I guess it's because people here are still panicking over the fear that Obama is going to restrict gun rights--which I totally understand. But it's frustrating; I want to go shooting and I can't. It's all Obama's fault.

Yes we can? Maybe we shouldn't.

How do you feel, liberal America, now that your golden candidate for change is proving to be nothing of the sort? How do you feel now that his spending is going surpass the previous administration's? I'll tell you what, the liberals who trumpeted the advent of Obama at the beginning of the year now maintain an embarrassed silence. I guess that's worth something. . .

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090321/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_budget

Romney/Palin 2012!

Well, I can't say that I am pleased with the results of this election. I certainly hoped that it would go the other way, but reality prepared me for the worst.

I hope Obama proves me wrong. I hope he IS the saint that the media has portrayed him to be. I hope he somehow possesses the political savvy to solve all of the problems which he will face; the economy, Iraq, etc. . . I hope there is something deeper than his charisma. I hope he will stand firm on the rights which are granted to Americans in the constitution. I hope he really will fight for the people (and not just vocal minority groups; Brady campaign, PETA, Gay rights activists, etc. . .).

On the other hand, I have many fears, too many to list here. Suffice it to say that I will be watching how Obama treats the key issues in which I believe; 2nd ammendment, marriage, abortion, etc. . .

With that said, Romney and Palin for 2012!
Romney should have been the Republican nominee anyway.
And even if Palin did come off a little clumsily during some of her interviews I still think she would have been an awesome VP. Give her 4 more years to get herself situated on the national stage (hint: she can do the same thing Obama did) and she'll be in the running.


That's all I have time for tonight. Later!

Tragedy, Guns, and Rape

I stumbled across this article today and was absolutely astounded and horrified.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6121915&page=1

In essence, an 8 year old boy shot himself with a micro-Uzi, a fully automatic handgun capable of delivering 600 rounds a minute (I got that stat off of wikipedia but it's actually for the regular Uzi. The micro-Uzi probably fires at a higher rate. . .I've seen stats of up to 1700). The kid was at a Firearms Expo with his father, and there was a qualified firearms instructor nearby. I'm not sure exactly what happened, and I doubt anyone will ever be able to definitively say--these things happen so fast--but basically the kid opened up without his father or the instructor close enough to assist him. As a result, the boy was overcome by the continuous muzzle rise and ended up shooting himself in the head. As I understand it, automatic weapons are hard to control, even for adults.

Obviously this was a grievous mistake by both of the adults present that ended in a terrible tragedy. It should not have happened.

Naturally, the anti-gun members of our society are swarming all over this story condemning Americans and their "selfish belief in guns." I was surprised by the vehement anti-gun comments on the article; to find myself labeled as "evil." As if a person who believes in the Constitution, Freedom, and the right to personal protection is somehow misguided by false ideals.

An example of what anti-gun people think about us gun owners: "Gun owners are anything but responsible. They are sick, and they are getting sicker. It's a form of mental illness that's spreading throughout our country and our legislators are responsible for every innocent death. . .Get the guns away from every jackass and luney [sic] tune that shouldn't even be holding a toothpick." (It pleases me that most of the anti-gun comments are neither intelligent or logical).

Here is one of the more disturbing comments that I found, "A woman lying raped and dead on the ground is morally superior to a woman standing with a dead rapist at her feet and a smoking .357 in her hand."

What?! Why is it the woman's moral superiority that is being questioned here?

Personally, I think that the woman standing over the dead rapist with a smoking .357 did a service to humanity. A dead rapist is a safe rapist (I realize this may be somewhat extreme, but this is a subject that merits extremism; I would shoot him myself). A woman has every right to defend herself with lethal force. Period.

Anyway, this has given me a lot to think about. I feel sorrow for the family of the boy that was killed, but I fear the results of this accident will result in more anti-gun legislation.

As an end note: Obama will not support gun rights. His rhetoric is pretty, but he conveniently avoids taking any sort of stance on the second amendment. He says things like "I support the hunters and fishers," and "even if I wanted too, I would not have the votes to ban guns," but it is all just a front. His voting record has been extremely anti-gun (yes, I trust the NRA in this).

Oh, an interesting article on an alternative way to protect against rapists if women don't like the smoking .357 route: http://www.rense.com/general19/rape.htm