Posted by: Kermit
on Sep 02, 2010
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Well, not really. As we have seen over the last 50 odd years the vast majority of public violence comes from the far Left. Yesterday was no exception.
http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0901_demands.pdf
Mr. Lee was a certified nutjob who was greatly influenced by Al Gore's fable An Inconvenient Truth. He also bought into the completely discredited theories of Malthus (I wonder what university taught him that crap?). Here's just a sample, so you can see into the mind of an environment whackjob. It's his "manifesto" delivered to the Discovery Channel.
Posted by: Kermit
on Sep 01, 2010
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Or was it 21st century technology? Hmmm.
COON RAPIDS, Minn. -- Authorities say a rail worker who was hit and killed by a passing train Wednesday morning likely didn't see or hear the train coming.
The emergency call came in to Anoka County at 6:49 a.m. The train was part of the Northstar Commuter Rail line that runs between Big Lake and Minneapolis. The track crosses Egret Blvd. in Coon Rapids and is operated by Burlington Northern-Santa Fe. The man was hit at an intersection between the Coon Rapids and Fridley stations.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 25, 2010
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Positive gross domestic product readings and other mildly hopeful signs are masking an ugly truth: The US economy is in a 1930s-style Depression, Gluskin Sheff economist David Rosenberg said Tuesday.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/38831550
Writing in his daily briefing to investors, Rosenberg said the Great Depression also had its high points, with a series of positive GDP reports and sharp stock market gains.
But then as now, those signs of recovery were unsustainable and only provided a false sense of stability, said Rosenberg.
And the hits keep coming.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 21, 2010
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That's right, folks. It's National Homeless Animals Day.
http://www.answers.com/topic/national-homeless-animals-day-and-candlelight-vigils
Aug 21. A day to call attention to the fact that millions of healthy dogs and cats are killed each year in US animal shelters because of overpopulation—a problem that has a solution: spaying/neutering. The vigils memorialize the animals killed in the preceding year and sympathize with the caring shelter personnel who must take the lives of the animals.
I can get behind the concept of not allowing rampant reproduction of dogs and cats that no one wants or needs. Our household pets (2 cats and 1 dog) were came from either the pound or the Humane Society. If you are looking for a family pet, I encourage you to check them out.
But this last bit I find a tad difficult to swallow:
Vigils will be held throughout the US and beyond.
A vigil for dogs and cats is taking things way too far. But then, who is sponsoring this "event"?
For info: Intl Society for Animal Rights, Inc, Susan Dapsis, Pres
Seriously. I'm getting that old "A rat is a dog is a boy" vibe. I hope they don't burn down any pet stores.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 19, 2010
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There has been an expressed desire to engage opposition in meaningful dialog of late. I find myself wondering if it's even possible. People are generally more interested in promotion than in discussion. Pointing out the various foibles of one's particular predeliction usually ends in an emotional reaction.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 12, 2010
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That's right folks, it's that time of year again. That wacky month when good Muslims are required to starve themselves during the day and gorge at sunset. It's Ramadan!
All of you infidels, please show some respect and don't eat that candy bar in front of your faithful coworker. Please try to restrain the impulse to overuse your Mecca Slugger. If you are going to don the strap-on and dispense Holy Justice in the form of Semtex and ball bearings, go ahead and eat that lamb kabob early.
I personally will celebrate tonight with an extra thick grilled pork chop. Mmm, Pork.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 10, 2010
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Just a reminder to get out and vote today. There are some races still to be decided on both sides, and this is the point where candidates begin to gather momentum heading into November.
It's your franchise, people. Brave men and women have given their lives to provide and protect it. It's not free, and as we have seen over the last two years, it is never safe. Use it or lose it.
Posted by: Kermit
on Aug 02, 2010
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Average Americans are more and more distressed by the attempt to turn their country into the United Socialist States of America. It's all about states rights and federalism, and those of us who have declined the kool aid have a long way to go. But we are going.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A judge ruled on Monday that the state of Virginia could proceed with its challenge to President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law, a setback that will force the White House to defend its reforms in the middle of a tough congressional election campaign.
In the opening salvo of the legal fight, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson refused to dismiss the state's lawsuit, which argued the requirement that its residents have health insurance was unconstitutional.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 29, 2010
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There just isn't anything more to say, but I double dog dare you to try.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 26, 2010
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Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), addressing a convention of liberal bloggers and activists Saturday evening, implored the left to fight to stay in power in the midterm elections.
"If Republicans take back Congress they'll implement a truly dangerous agenda," Franken told the Netroots Nation gathering in Las Vegas. "Everything is on the table from repealing healthcare reform to privatizing Social Security."
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/110753-franken-tells-liberal-convention-that-gop-congress-would-bring-truly-dangerous-agenda
I'm still wiping away the tears, I was laughing so hard. A "truly dangerous agenda"? Like nationalizing the health care industry, the financial sector, 2/3 of the American autombile industry, shutting down all offshore oil production, a $13 trillion national debt, a $1.3 trillion deficit, 9.5% unemployment in perpetuity, suing sovereign states for trying to enforce immigration laws that the fed is unwilling or unable to enforce? That kind of "truly dangerous agenda"? Did I miss anything?
Dear Al Franken, Jesse Ventura wants to thank you for replacing him as the biggest moron ever elected in Minnesota. Oops, I forgot the congenital idiot Mark Dayton. I guess we have a history. Thanks, Minnesota.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 24, 2010
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Context, people. Sometimes the truth hurts.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 22, 2010
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PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's 2010 Confidence in Institutions poll finds Congress ranking dead last out of the 16 institutions rated this year. Eleven percent of Americans say they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in Congress, down from 17% in 2009 and a percentage point lower than the previous low for Congress, recorded in 2008.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/141512/Congress-Ranks-Last-Confidence-Institutions.aspx
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 19, 2010
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I know, this may come as a big surprise to the people who actually pay the bills. The Masters in Washington D.C. don't exactly "feel your pain".
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/39809.html
In their opinions on policy and politicians ranging from President Barack Obama to Sarah Palin, elites in Washington have a strikingly divergent outlook from the rest of the nation, according to a new POLITICO poll released Monday.
No shit, Sherlock. I think it's way past time the Washington "elites" get a first-hand taste of unemployment, starting with Harry Reid.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 17, 2010
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Support Public Education. Our future depends on it.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 14, 2010
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It is said that an alcoholic or a drug addict must first admit they have a problem before they can begin to recover. It's also said they they have to "hit bottom" before they are forced to make that confession. If they get to that point and refuse make the changes indicated by their condition the inevitable result is death.
America has drank itself into the gutter. It caught the collective buzz that the Hope and Change dealer was selling, and spent over a year in the euphoric fog of unreality. America allowed itself to believe shameless lies, because it did not want that buzz to be killed. Sober citizens were shouting the warning, but the inebriated masses just kept on staggering to the cliff, mumbling "Yes we can", while taking gulp after gulp of the kool aid.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 13, 2010
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We must all push back against the thugs who are despoiling this great republic.
http://gatewaypundit.firstthings.com/2010/07/we-will-not-be-silenced-st-louis-tea-party-condemns-political-chicanery-and-racism-at-naacp/
St. Louis Tea Party Coalition Resolution
July 12, 2010
Whereas, the National Coalition for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded to advance the position of minority groups, and
Whereas a hallmark of the NAACP has been to do the important work of identifying and exposing remaining vestiges of racism and discrimination, and
Whereas the NAACP vocally stands against the discriminatory and harmful practice of labeling people with a broad brush, and
Whereas the NAACP decided to launch their 101st National Convention with a resolution condemning the Tea Party movement and labeling millions of their fellow Americans who subscribe to the movement as “racists”, and
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 10, 2010
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Mr Bolden said: "When I became the Nasa administrator, he [Mr Obama] charged me with three things.
"One, he wanted me to help reinspire children to want to get into science and math; he wanted me to expand our international relationships; and third, and perhaps foremost, he wanted me to find a way to reach out to the Muslim world and engage much more with dominantly Muslim nations to help them feel good about their historic contribution to science, math, and engineering."
He added: "It is a matter of trying to reach out and get the best of all worlds, if you will, and there is much to be gained by drawing in the contributions that are possible from the Muslim [nations]."
Yeah, just imagine the velocity you can achieve driving a space shuttle into an office building.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 08, 2010
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The man-child community organizer America foolishly elected President may continue to blame George Bush for his $13 trillion debt. But this is July of 2010, Bush has been out of office for 18 months, and this country is struggling desparately to survive. Who is responsible?
On November 16, 2006, (Nancy) Pelosi was unanimously chosen by her caucus as the Democratic candidate for Speaker, effectively making her Speaker-elect. While the Speaker is elected by the full House membership, in modern practice the election is a formality, since the Speaker always comes from the majority party.
On January 3, Pelosi defeated Republican John Boehner of Ohio with 233 votes compared to his 202 votes in the election for Speaker of the House.[24] She was nominated by Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, the incoming chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and sworn in by her longtime friend, John Dingell of Michigan, as the longest-serving member of the House traditionally does.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Pelosi
(Harry) Reid has been the Senate Majority Leader since January 2007, having previously served as Minority Leader from 2005 until the Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2006 midterm elections. He earlier served as Senate Minority Whip (1999–2001, 2001, 2003–2005) and Senate Majority Whip (2001, 2001–2003).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Reid
That's really all you need to know. Liberal Progressives are destroying America. By their fruit shall you know them.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 06, 2010
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Riding a bike is a nice hobby. A precious few can actually do this as a commuting option, but anyone who drives around town can see that this option is taken by a tiny minority of commuters. The vast majority of transportation in Minnesota is, by necessity, via motor vehicle. This is especially true in the eight or so months that weather makes biking impractical.
Minnesota is in debt. We have a huge, red line in the budget. Spending priorities should be made by adults, not teenage children who like shiney toys. Spending a million dollars on a bike trail is idiotic, and a sop to liberal, feel-good politics. We have streets, and riding bike on them is legal. Bike trails have no practical benefit for the vast majority of Minnesotans.
According to recent statistics there are 3,035,553 licensed drivers in Minnesota. http://www.statemaster.com/graph/trn_lic_dri_tot_num-transportation-licensed-drivers-total-number
Many of them may ride bikes. Good for them. The simple fact is, roads and highways are an absolute need, and bike trails are a luxury.
I have a simple proposal. Anyone using these bike trails should pay for it. They should have a sticker on the bike just like motor vehicles have on the plates. If it's worthwhile, pay for it. You have to buy a permit to enjoy our state parks (which are wonderful, and the price is worth paying), so why the hell do you get to peddle down a million dollar trail for free?
You like to bike? Great. Pay for it.
Posted by: Kermit
on Jul 04, 2010
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God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her, and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains, to the prairies
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
Have a great holiday everyone. May you roast the meat of your choice and ignite or enjoy carbon-spewing pyrotechnics.
Take a moment and think about all of the brave men and women who are in harm's way on this Fourth of July. Say a prayer to whoever you choose that they may come home to the ones that they love.
And remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion so that you might live in peace and security.
God bless America.
