Tuesday, April 30, 2013

A Think Toon

Found this scanning the Jewish World Review Cartoons.
FBI agents thought they had 48 hours to extract terror information from Boston Bomber suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev. They were surprised when a federal judge strolled into his hospital room and read him his rights. The judge’s drop by was initiated when the Justice Department (home of the FBI) filed charges against Dzhokar.
Dzhokar’s dead brother, Tamerlane, once said that he didn’t have any American friends because he didn’t understand them.
Dzhokar, on the other hand, seems to understand Americans just fine. He immediately shut up.
Leave it to our swell Justice Department to handcuff the search for truth and national interests.
We'll probably find out later Dzhokar is a member of the Black Panthers.

Chip Bok



Monday, April 29, 2013

Only 16% Know

I know an engineer just out of college, now employed by the FAA, is being furloughed one out of every ten days.  He is not part of the union but was actually suggested to by a representative, to make the impact of the furlough day be as disruptive as possible.
So we have President that refuses to reduce the size of the government, only to temporarily retract for the sequester, poised to re-expand, followed by union officials trying to maximize the impact.

Only 16% Know Anyone Affected by Sequester Flight Delays - Rasmussen Reports™



Sunday, April 28, 2013

That Ain't Workin'

That's the way you do it, get your money for nothing and your chicks for free.

Congress.org (congress.org) presents: MEGAVOTE for April 22, 2013 and Georgia's 13th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Firearms Legislation  Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Amendment
  • Senate: Firearms Legislation  Background Checks Amendment
  • Senate: Firearms Legislation  Republican Substitute Amendment
  • Senate: Firearms Legislation  Straw Purchases Amendment
  • House: Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
  • House: Helping Sick Americans Now Act
  • House: Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act
Recent Senate Votes:

Firearms Legislation  Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Amendment
Vote Rejected (57-43)
This proposal from Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas would allow someone with a permit to carry a concealed weapon the right to carry it in any state which has a concealed-carry law. The amendment states that permit holders from other states must abide by the laws of states in which they are located, though it would prohibit states from placing restrictions on individuals with out-of-state permits, treating such individuals as if they carried an unrestricted permit. The remainder of the failed amendments included proposals to reinstate and expand a ban on so-called assault weapons; to ban ammunition magazines holding more than ten rounds; and to prevent veterans from being deemed mental defectives  thus losing their ability to own firearms  without a court decision. Two amendments did pass muster. The first, offered by Wyoming Republican John Barrasso, would penalize states and localities for publicizing gun ownership data. The second, from HELP committee leaders Tom Harkin, D-Iowa and Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., would overhaul the nations mental health system. (Roll Calls 100-105)
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Thanks to the Georgia Senators for voting yes on a bill that would allow citizens who have already undergone background checks within their home state.  It looks like the states that are in agreement will just have to do this without the Federal government, as is already the case. 

Firearms Legislation  Background Checks Amendment
Vote Rejected (54-46)
The Senate voted on a flurry of amendments to the first major legislative response to last Decembers massacre in Newtown, CT. In a sign of the difficulty facing proponents of stronger gun laws, most of the amendments were defeated, beginning with a proposal by pro-gun senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and Pat Toomey, R-Pa. to strengthen background checks. The Toomey-Manchin amendment would have expanded the current system to include all sales at gun shows and on the Internet. Though initially hailed as a critical breakthrough, the amendments prospects died a slow death in the days leading up to the actual vote, as fence-sitting senators from both parties declared their opposition one by one. Ultimately five Democrats opposed the amendment  Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska, Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, and Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. (Reid voted no for procedural reasons which would allow him to call up the amendment for a vote at a later date.) Baucus, Begich and Pryor all face difficult re-elections next year in states that favored Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential contest. Four Republicans supported the amendment  Susan Collins of Maine, Mark Kirk of Illinois, John McCain of Arizona, and co-sponsor Toomey.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted  NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted  NO
Thanks again to the Georgia Senators for voting NO on a bill that would have been the first step to the Federal government to building a national database of gun ownership. The citizen supporters of the 2nd Amendment have no trust that the government intended stop at strengthened background checks.  

Firearms Legislation  Republican Substitute Amendment
Vote Rejected (52-48)
The second failed amendment was a Republican substitute offered by Judiciary committee ranking member Chuck Grassley of Iowa. Most Republicans have decried Democratic proposals for reducing gun violence as threatening to Americans Second Amendment rights and have emphasized in their own proposals a law and order approach. This is reflected in the Republican alternative, which would make it a federal crime to purchase guns on behalf of those legally barred from owning them; expand the scope of mental illnesses barring some individuals from owning firearms; and create a special task force focused on attempted firearms purchases by felons and fugitives. Nine Democrats supported the Republican proposal, while two Republicans opposed it.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
Much closer vote on a bill that I think was primarily a peace offering, the face the nine Democrats voted for it suggests there was something useful here, or at least commonly held.

Firearms Legislation  Straw Purchases Amendment
Vote Rejected (58-42)
Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy, D-Vt. co-sponsored an amendment that would make it a federal crime to buy guns on behalf of someone legally barred from possessing them, a practice called straw purchasing. The amendment fell just two votes short of adoption. (In a concession to the reality of a likely Republican filibuster, Majority Leader Reid agreed to raise the threshold for adoption of all amendments to 60 votes instead of the usual 51.)
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO
Republicans showed a little bit of grit on this one, Reid essentially killed the bill by raising the vote requirement to 60%. 

Recent House Votes

Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing
Vote Passed (288-127, 17 Not Voting)
The House last week passed a bill to boost intelligence-sharing between federal agencies and private firms. Entities within the departments of Homeland Security and Justice would be designated for receipt of threat information and reporting of crimes from the private sector. It would outline procedures for sharing such information within the federal government and between the federal government, other levels of government and the private sector. Various concessions were made to assuage concerned advocates for privacy rights and civil liberties, including restrictions on the use of information, a sunset clause, and a mandatory report on the legislation's impact on privacy and civil liberties. Ultimately these groups were not persuaded; neither was the president, who has issued a veto threat.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
What does it mean to issue a veto threat, is it kind of like a double dog dare. Thanks to David Scott for voting for the bill.  Why would the President be against this?

Upcoming Votes:

Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 - S.743
The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on the question of invoking cloture on the motion to proceed to the Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states and localities to require Internet companies to charge sales tax.
Let me say this clearly. Any time that the government is involved in regulating business, there is always an injured party and beneficiary.  Government is never fair, and always puts the interests of government above the people it taxes, Don't do it.

Helping Sick Americans Now Act - H.R.1549
The House is scheduled to vote this week on a suspension bill that would transfer funds from re-open high-risk insurance pools created by the 2010 health care law. The pools had been closed by the Obama administration due to their unexpectedly high cost.
Unexpected by whom, the god damned politician that created it?

Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act - H.R.527
The House will also vote on a bill setting up a series of auctions to sell of the surplus helium in the Federal Helium Reserve.
Two words, Hank Johnson.


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This Man Seems the Heir to the Obama Mantle

He loves expanding the reach of government, the fact that he is a Republican is unimportant. Bloomberg as Mayor of New York has been beneficiary of the strong policies set up by his predecessor.
In my opinion Bloomberg has done nothing of importance, and committed plenty of foolishness.

NRA-ILA | Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Has to Change



Friday, April 26, 2013

Muslim Refuses to Conference with Jews

To me, this seems pretty much the epitome of Islamic leadership.
A refusal to discuss peaceful solutions.
Fucking asshole he is.

Top Muslim cleric boycotts Qatar meet attended by 'Jews' (via AFP)
Influential Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi boycotted an inter-faith dialogue conference that opened in Doha on Tuesday, rejecting to sit in the meeting also attended by Jewish representatives, a local daily reported. "I decided not to participate so I wouldn't sit at the same platform alongside Jews…

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

Ineffectual Boobs Pretending to Work

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Congress.org presents: MEGAVOTE for April 16, 2013

In this MegaVote for Georgia's 13th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -

  • Senate: Interior Secretary Confirmation
  • Senate: Gun Control  Cloture Vote 
  • House: Limit on NLRB Activity
  • House: Hydropower Facility Development  Suspension Vote

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

  • Senate: Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013
  • House: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA)

Recent Senate Votes:
Interior Secretary Confirmation
Vote Confirmed (87-11, 2 Not Voting)
Last week the Senate confirmed Sally Jewell, former CEO of outdoor retailer REI, to be the next secretary of the Department of Interior.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
No doubt a card carrying, Sierra Club militant.

Gun Control  Cloture Vote
Vote Agreed to (68-31, 1 Not Voting)
The Senate also agreed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to comprehensive firearms related legislation that has been in the works since the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last December. Sixteen Republicans agreed to move forward with the bill, while two Democrats facing tough re-election battles next year  Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas  voted against ending debate. Though it is unclear what shape a final bill will take  or even whether any substantive measure can garner enough support to pass  supporters are hoping to include a strengthened background checks measure sponsored by Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania; language strengthening penalties for straw purchasers; and expanded funding for school safety. If a bill does make it out of the Senate, its fate would be even more uncertain in the Republican-controlled House. President Obama issued a statement in support of S. 649.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES
As we now know a vote to invoke closure is very different than agreeing to cross the group of voters the NRA represents.

Recent House Votes:

Limit on NLRB Activity
Vote Passed (219-209, 4 Not Voting)
In January, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in Noel Canning v. NLRB that three recess appointments made by President Obama to the National Labor Relations Board were invalid because they did not take place during the courts definition of a recess. Republican leaders of the House Education and the Workforce Committee called on the Board to cease all activity until new nominees could be appointed and confirmed. Last week the full House approved a bill that would mandate such an approach. H.R. 1120 would prevent NLRB from engaging in any activity requiring a quorum of its members  the threshold necessary for issuing legally binding rulings until such time as the Canning decision is overturned by the Supreme Court or sufficient new members are confirmed to constitute a quorum. The White House condemned the measure and threatened a veto. It is unlikely to see Senate action.
Rep. David Scott voted NO
The President pulls an illegal stunt, gets caught, is told to fix it and Democrats stall to keep the resultant illegal actions in place. Classic, shame on you David Scott, shame on you Harry Reid for what you will refuse to do.  That the White House condemned the vote is priceless. They ignore the Constitution, with intent, no doubt they knew what they were doing, and they have the audacity to be critical of any form of punishment? The NLRB needs a clean sweep, hit the reset button.  

Hydro-power Facility Development  Suspension Vote
Vote Passed (416-7, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill last week under suspension of the rules that would streamline the permitting process for small hydro-power facilities. The House passed a similar bill last year that was not taken up by the Senate.
Rep. David Scott voted YES
You got it right on this one Davey.

Upcoming Votes:

Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 - S.649
The Senate will continue consideration of the gun bill this week. The Manchin-Toomey background check amendment is the next pending action.
Already DNR, and the POTUS is out there saying how shameful the results of the vote are, suggesting that the evil NRA invoked fear in the hearts of Senators. Well, maybe they did, but there is a good reason for that, the NRA represents millions of like minded voting citizens.  This bill was asking for nominal background investigation that every person in the Senate and experienced citizen knows is a doorway to expanded government control. When its for "the children" there is no logical end point to the condemnation of guaranteed rights.  The bill represented exactly the kind of "well meaning" imposition that conservatives reflexively resist.

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) - H.R.624
The House will attempt to re-pass legislation originally sent to the Senate last year that would allow private companies to share information with federal intelligence authorities regarding cybersecurity threats.
A law to make legal what they are no doubt already doing, this just to protect the stragglers from retribution, torts, by offended citizen users.

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Why Toomey-Manchin Failed

Dick Morris tends to hyperbole but I read and listen every day.
In article, he has articulated what I was feeling.
With the impacts of AHCA (Obamacare), the public does not trust the intent of the Federal government.
Because of this deep lack of trust, people are resisting on the principle that the unknown deliverables from government programs are ALWAYS more destructive than the stated intent.
This is to me an expression of what our founding fathers proclaimed, that we must have the means to protect ourselves from governments, governments that in all formats tend toward tyrannical.  In this case the means was individual citizens coming together in unions (NRA) to express a common position, to elected officials.  The elected officials had no choice but to pay attention.  President Obama is no longer an elected official in the common sense, as lame duck, he is personally unburdened with negative voter reaction, he said as much to Putin a couple of years ago.
On the bright side, I can see in the rejection of said legislation and slippage in the illegal alien citizenship foray, a light that should be clear to the President, your path is to the middle. From the middle as leader the President could do good work on the budget.

Why Toomey-Manchin Failed



Oil in the Lawn

The folks that created this video parody and the ilk that have our President's ear. While I am no fan of Exxon, back to the Valdez debacle, I vote with my checkbook and refuse to buy gasoline from them.
Ads such as this are at their core, dishonest (see current Congressional study results), and intended to sway impressionable minds through humor.
Liberals need to start think of economic growth, which pipelines are a part of, as an irrepressible force driven by the population growth they hope to augment with illegal aliens.

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Sport Sedan

Found this car on Highway 41, north of Cartersville, Georgia.
It is for sale.
 
In a brief internet search, I found this Chevrolet sales brochure.
It appears to be a match, the distinction from 1946 and 1947 is the vertical piece on the front grill.
The rear wheel skirts are not detailed in the brochure but no doubt there were options available. 
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Stationwagon

Found riding on Highway 41 in Cartersville, Georgia,
This stationwagon look like a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad model to me.
Side view, same car.

And the back side, same car.
It is for sale, same number as the previous car post.

Bumper Crop

I want one of these for my truck, but I think the bride would be pretty upset about me showing something so vulgar in public.


Brings to mind the paper towel commercial.
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Monday, April 15, 2013

1955 Chevrolet BelAir

Since I've started riding a motorcycle, having given up the 1953 3600 Pickup, if I am alone, I like to take pictures of some of the many old cars you see along  southern back roads. On my birthday in mid-March I found a treasure trove of fifties era Chevy sedans. Over the next couple of days I'll add my pictures in separate posts.
A four door 1955 Chevrolet BelAir.  When I was in high school, came within a hair of owning one of these, had had the inner fenders modified to make room for a 427 cubic inch engine. Would have painted that thing black just like the movie American Graffiti.
Bob Falfa, played by Harrison Ford, rolled that sucker.

Here is another view of the same car showing a suggested price and phone number.

 And the back side

Looks like it has been lowered to me.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

You Might Feel A Little Prick


The Onion had this on line last week, thought it was fun.
That said, this graphic suggested in jest is in the future, our government will be making decisions on who to spend it's hard-collected tax dollars on and like every other program in the 80 years that means favoritism to the demographic group that can apply the most votes.
It doesn't bode well for those of us in middle age.
It won't be soon but it will be.
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