Not on National Television

Found this YouTube clip by way of BadBlue and This Ain't Hell.


Thieves try to open the front door, then they check the back door.  Nothing unlocked, the criminals break a rear window.  Break-ins and thefts have happened recently in the same neighborhood.
This home is different, inside, the children of a law enforcement official are aware of and trained well enough to shoot the criminals and force them out of the home.
The boy's 12 year old sister may have been scared out of her wits but escaped unscathed.
Defense of the castle successful.
I am happy for the family that defended itself.

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Don't Hit Me

With that!

The Bangor Daily News reports that a man from Cushing, Maine will have to serve a five day sentence for assault.

Fred Thomas apparently asked his estranged wife for sex, offering $20.00 for experience.  Upon refusal, Thomas took out his penis and struck her with it.

The defendant's attorney made the simple appraisal...

This was not his normal conduct.

Those lawyers, they're so smart, and me thinking they didn't know dick about anything

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Experts Agree

All promised economic equality and delivered nearly universal poverty followed by millions of deaths. We have a new leader that speaks of putting his vision before Constitutional rights.  What do you expect to happen?

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Congress at Work (sic)

Congress.org (congress.org) presents:  MEGAVOTE  December 17, 2012

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

• Senate: TAG Extension  Motion to Waive
• House: Suspension Authority
• House: Epinephrine Inhalers  Suspension
• House: Defense Authorization  Motion to Instruct

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

• Senate: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
• House: Defense Authorization

Recent Senate Votes:

TAG Extension  Motion to Waive

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=227&chamber=S&congress=1122

Vote Rejected (50-42, 8 Not Voting)

Last week the Senate began and stopped the process of considering legislation to extend the FDICs Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program. The program, initiated in 2008 as a way of shoring up the banking system, provides unlimited government backing for non-interest bearing transaction accounts, such as those used for business expenses. (The normal threshold for government guarantees on such accounts is $250,000.) The Senate invoked cloture on the legislation earlier in the week by a healthy 76-20 margin (Roll Call 225). But the bill foundered on a budgetary point of order raised by Pennsylvania Republican Pat Toomey. Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson, D-S.D. moved to waive Toomeys point of order, but he fell ten votes shy of the 60 needed for such a maneuver.  Like so much unfinished business, an extension may well get lost in the year-end rush to avert the fiscal cliff. Even if a bill does get through the Senate, however, House Republicans have signaled they would prefer to let TAG expire, which it is scheduled to do on December 31.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO

Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO 

Who knows what the hell all of this mean, it sounds like the Republicans want to end the system which tends to favor the smaller banks. For that I have disagreement with the Republicans in so much as all support should be obiliterated, not just a system that beneits the larger banks.

Recent House Votes:

Suspension Authority

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=622&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Passed (226-178, 27 Not Voting)

In a sign of things to come, House leaders brought a rule to the floor allowing bills to be considered under suspension of the rules through Friday, December 28. That would allow for expedited consideration of any deal to avert the fiscal cliff, as suspending the rules prevents any amendments from being offered and limits debate to one hour. It also raises the threshold for passage to a two-thirds majority, which could prove difficult, depending on the exact parameters of any agreement between President Obama and Speaker John A. Boehner of Ohio.

Rep. David Scott voted NO

Explain to me why this, essentially a rules change, would be opposed by anybody.  Are the Democrats so entrenched that they assume all failures will stick to the Republicans and not themselves?  Answer is “probably” with the support of the press.

Epinephrine Inhalers  Suspension

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=623&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Failed (229-182, 20 Not Voting)

The House failed to muster a two-thirds majority for a bill that would have granted a seven-month grace period for the distribution and sale of over-the-counter asthma inhalers that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as a propellant. The inhalers have been banned since December 1, 2011 per the Montreal Protocol, an international convention, which bans ozone-depleting substances (including CFCs). The bill under question, introduced by Texas Republican Rep. Michael C. Burgess, would have lifted the ban until August 1, 2013. Because it was considered under suspension of the rules, the bill would have needed 274 votes to pass. The bill appears to have enough support to pass under regular order, but leadership would need to clear enough floor time for a full debate.

Rep. David Scott voted NO 

Sounds like a waste of time to me, if the tree huggers, minority in House, majority in the Senate want to kill it, they will.  This is a fine example of liberal policy that causes greater cost to consumer.

Defense Authorization  Motion to Instruct

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=624&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Passed (399-4, 28 Not Voting)

The House and Senate named conferees last week to negotiations over the final version of the national defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2013. Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. moved to instruct House negotiators to agree to a provision in the Senate bill (S. 3254) that would mandate a report to Congress on how the U.S. will promote the security of Afghan women and girls as allied forces transition out of the country. The House also agreed to a motion from Armed Services chairman Buck McKeon, R-Calif. to close portions of the negotiations to the public, presumably those dealing with intelligence and other particularly sensitive matters.

Rep. David Scott voted YES 

Even a dipshit can get a vote correct once in a while.

Upcoming Votes:

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 - H.R.1

The Senate is scheduled to begin consideration of the supplemental appropriations bill providing emergency relief to the states victimized by Hurricane Sandy. Because all spending bills must originate in the House, Senate leaders are using H.R. 1 which the House passed in February 2011 - as a legislative "shell" to carry the emergency spending language.

This is one more  “off the books” or “special” expense that our representatives will jum p to approve without fical counterbalance.

Defense Authorization - H.R.4310

Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., has indicated that the defense authorization may be ready for floor action by mid-week.

Spend spend spend.

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Slackass

The old man sent this to me this morning.
From my perspective the political commentary was not necessary.

The redacted blurb is as follows:

They are referred to as “homo slackass-erectus” created by natural genetic downward evolution through constant spineless posturing, and spasmatic upper limb gestures, which new research has shown to cause shorter legs and an inability to ambulate other than in an awkward shuffling gait. The "drag-crotch" shape also seems to effect brain function. Expect no eye contact or intelligent verbal communication. History shows that this species mostly voted for Obama and receives food stamps and full government care. Unfortunately most are highly fertile.

It wasn't long ago that I witnessed 4 young men threaten an elderly man who had the audacity to suggest that seeing ass-crack was spoiling his breakfast. The message I gathered from that was "you better enjoy my ass-crack because you'll get a beat down if you open you mouth about it". On second thought that reminds me exactly of current Democratic policy.

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Santa Claus Very Drunk

No doubt this will be all over the place by the end of the day. 
Glad to know there are some Santas out ther having fun.

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Benghazi

Earlier this month I sent a fax to my three Congressional representatives.  All three responded affirmatively that they will continue to work to get to the bottom of this debacle.  In time we will see.  Here is the letter from our senior Senator.

Thank you for contacting me about the ongoing investigation into the events that transpired on September 11, 2012, against our diplomatic mission to Benghazi, Libya.  I appreciate your concern  on this important issue.

As you are aware,  extremists, some of whom are affiliated with al-Qa'ida, launched a n assault against our  mission in Benghazi, Libya, on the night of September 11, 2012.  As a result, US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other brave Americans lost their lives.  These Americans risked their lives to serve the interests of our country and assist the people of Libya, and I am outraged by this senseless violence.  My deepest sympathies go out to the ir families; they continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. 

As Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) , I began receiving initial reports of the attack and began working closely with my colleagues on the Committee to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation.  In the wake of the attack,  I  continue to be disappointed with  lack of  the information sharing and transparency of the  Obama  Administration on this critical issue.  US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice delivered politically motivated comments on behalf of the Administration, repeatedly referencing a YouTube video and spontaneous protest that did not occur.  The Administration continues to avoid questions from Congress and complicate our inquiry in the matter.

O n October 9, 2012, I joined with Senators McCain, Graham, and Ayotte in sending letters to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, CIA Director David Petraeus, and John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, asking them to respond to specific questions regarding the shifting official explanations surrounding the murder of our fellow Americans in Benghazi.  In numerous other letters and communications with the Administration, I have sought documents and witness testimony for the Committee's review.  It is imperative that the American people get straightforward answers on these egregious  attacks   in order  to understand  not only what went wrong, but to also prevent any such loss of life in the future.

We began the  classified  hearing process on November 15, 2012, with the first closed hearing on the issue.  Those giving testimony included Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, FBI Deputy Director Sean Joyce, Under Secretary of State for Management Pat Kennedy, National Counterterrorism Center Director Matthew Olsen , and Acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell .  The following day, former CIA Director David Petraeus testified before SSCI .  As  the  SSCI moves forward with our review of this tragic incident, we are focusing on what is now known about the events of September 11, who was responsible for the attack, and what efforts are being made to find and hold those responsible to account.    We are also examining the Intelligence Community's collection capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa, to include the levels of funding and availability of intelligence personnel with language and other skills necessary to operate in that part of the world.  Finally, we are assessing the level and adequacy of security at the State Department and other U . S . government facilities in the Middle East and North Africa, and whether current arrangements for providing security at these facilities are appropriate.   The SSCI Chairman agreed to my October 26, 2012, request to hold an open hearing, which will be held after we review all relevant materials and develop findings.

Where the Administration has lacked initiative in thoroughly examining the circumstances surrounding the attack in Benghazi, I joined my colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham, in demanding access to suspected terrorist Ali Ani al Harzi, whom we believe to be connected to the Benghazi attack.  Through our work with the FBI and Tunisian government, the U.S. will have access to Tunisian national al Harzi in furtherance of our investigation of this terrible attack.

I will continue to work diligently through the Committee to ensure the American people receive the proper information surrounding the events in Benghazi on September 11, 2012.  As the SSCI continues its hearing process and we look for answers and lessons from this tragic incident, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind.

If you would like to receive timely email alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at:  www.chambliss.senate.gov .    Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance.

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Congress at Work (sic)

Congress.org (congress.org) presents:  M E G A V O T E

December 10, 2012

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

Recent Congressional Votes -

• Senate: Disability Treaty  Ratification
• Senate: Defense Authorization  Final Passage
• Senate: Russia/Moldova Trade Relations  Final Passage
• House: Energy Efficiency  Suspension
• House: Global Internet Governance  Adoption
• House: Amending Language in Federal Law  Suspension

Upcoming Congressional Bills -

Senate: To temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, and for other purposes.

House: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Recent Senate Votes:

Disability Treaty  Ratification

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=219&chamber=S&congress=1122

Vote Rejected (61-38, 1 Not Voting)

Despite a last-minute appearance by former GOP Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole of Kansas in support of the treaty, Senate Republicans mustered enough opposition to defeat the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Supporters, including Dole and Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry, D-Mass., described the treaty as essentially enshrining the Americans with Disabilities Act (PL 101-336) as an international standard. Kerry highlighted the treatys support among veterans groups. The treatys detractors, including Republican presidential candidate and former senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, raised the possibility of international bureaucrats making child-care decisions in place of parents, including potentially restricting home schooling. All international treaties require a two-thirds majority of those present and voting, so supporters fell five votes short. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada vowed another vote in the next Congress.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted NO

Sen. Johnny Isakson voted NO 

Majority Leader Reid promises that the subject will come up for another vote next year. Then he will have a bigger edge and slightly more power to wield.  If it is important enough for the Republicans, they can still stop it.  I am for all instances of increasing governmental power.

Defense Authorization  Final Passage

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=221&chamber=S&congress=1122

Vote Passed (98-0, 2 Not Voting)

Following a Monday cloture vote, last week the Senate gave unanimous support to its FY 2013 defense authorization bill. The measure provides funding for all branches of the armed services (excluding the Coast Guard), nuclear security operations at the Department of Energy, and overseas contingency operations, i.e., funding for the war in Afghanistan and other overseas conflicts. Fiscal 2013 funding in the bill would come to roughly $631 billion, $88 billion of which covers war costs. Major amendments adopted during debate would further toughen sanctions against Iran; clarify that U.S. citizens and permanent residents may not be detained without charge or trial if apprehended on American soil; prohibit transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to a U.S. facility;  and ensure that the Pentagon is able to purchase alternative fuels. The provision on alternative fuels is likely to be a sticking point in conference negotiations with the House, whose bill prohibits purchase of such fuels if they are more expensive than traditional options such as petroleum. Despite President Obamas veto message, both chambers bills contain restrictions on Guantanamo detainee transfers, retirement of Air National Guard planes, and TRICARE enrollment fees. Though conferees have not been named for either side (that is likely to happen this week), staff discussions have already begun.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES

Sen. Johnny Isakson voted YES

The president threatens veto and they vote unanomously anyway.  We’ll see what happens.

Russia/Moldova Trade Relations  Final Passage

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=223&chamber=S&congress=1122

Vote Passed (92-4, 4 Not Voting)

The Senate cleared the way for more open trade with the Russian Federation and the tiny Eastern European republic of Moldova last week with passage of a House measure that lifts 1970s-vintage restrictions on both countries. The move was necessitated by Russias accession to the World Trade Organization over the summer; had trade restrictions not been rescinded, the U.S. would have been vulnerable to retaliatory actions by the Russians. Moldova has been a WTO member since 2001 and appears simply to have hitched a ride on a moving legislative vehicle. Despite cheers from the business community for the free trade measure, the Russian government is deeply unhappy with accompanying language chiding its poor human rights record and sanctioning individuals associated with the imprisonment and death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. The bill is currently before the president and will likely be signed into law shortly.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss voted YES

Sen. Johnny Isakson voted  YES

Soon we’ll get to see what the re-elected President meant by being freer to act in his second term.  MY gut feeling is that he’ll offer to apply the lube himself and get the country in a pronne position.

Recent House Votes:

Energy Efficiency  Suspension

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=614&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Passed (398-2, 1 Present, 30 Not Voting)

In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on an energy measure, the House came together to pass a bill clarifying federal efficiency standards for a variety of heavy appliances, including air conditioners and commercial refrigerators (excluding walk-in refrigerators). Though the measure appears uncontroversial, its prospects are not clear in the Senate given the crowded calendar.

Rep. David Scott voted YES

The comment suggests that Harry Reid is going to screw with it no matter what.  This is likely to be the pattern of the next two years.

Global Internet Governance  Adoption

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=617&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Passed (397-0, 34 Not Voting)

The House unanimously agreed to Senate language expressing the sense of Congress that the Internet should remain free from government control. The concurrent resolution was adopted amid the backdrop of a meeting of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations body broadly responsible for fostering cooperation among governments and the private sector on international telecommunications governance. Technology companies such as Google have voiced concern that the ITU conference could lead to adoption of restrictive regulations making it easier for national governments to censor content.

Rep. David Scott voted YES

I am a little surprise by the House Democrats on this vote, there is amply evidence that this is seen a pathway to a new tax revenue stream.  Good for you.

Amending Language in Federal Law  Suspension

http://capwiz.com/congressorg/issues/votes/?votenum=619&chamber=H&congress=1122

Vote Passed (398-1, 32 Not Voting)

In its final action of the week, the House cleared a Senate bill that would remove the pejorative lunatic from the United States Code. The lone House dissenter was Texas Republican Louie Gohmert, who insisted that lunatic should be retained, pointing to his fellow Members of Congress as living, breathing examples of the term. The bill awaits the president’s signature.

Rep. David Scott voted  YES

Am inclined to agree with the Texan Representative Gohmert.  On point this is the politically correct marching forward.  See how good (sic) they are?

Upcoming Votes:

To temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program, and for other purposes. - S.3637

The Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to a bill that would extend the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program through the end of 2014. TAG is a program administered by the FDIC that provides full deposit insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts. The program was created in the midst of the financial crisis in late 2008 and later extended for two years in late 2010. It is set to expire at the end of this year, however, and lobbyists for small and independent banks are making a heavy push to extend the program again. Republicans are wary of keeping it alive, so invoking cloture is no guarantee.

I smell the power of large banks at work.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 - H.R.4310

The House is scheduled to consider several bills under suspension of the rules, as well as a Motion to go to Conference on the defense authorization bill.

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She's a Tool

Up to now I have considered Susan Rice's involvement in the Benghazi debacle to be minimal.  The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, on multiple instances, on national television, insisted that the embassy attacks in Libya were triggered by a video portrayal of Muslims. 
There is no doubt now, that the POTUS administration had early indication that the attack was not spontaneous, and al-Qaeda was involved.  Logic leads one to deduce the POTUS, in the heat of a campaign, sought circumvent the contradiction that al-Qaeda was not defeated but in fact strong enough to stage a commemorative 9-11 styled attack on US nationals.
That the President would promote the UN Ambassador is not surprising, this would be a logical reward for a loyal politician. That the administration seems irritated and surprised by the Republican response again shows the naivety which which they project policy decisions.  Republicans have a right to be pissed off, the Democratic campaign for the President dishonestly blamed a third party to deflect criticism at a critical time. They lied, and one of their main mouthpieces was Susan Rice.
The remarks that I am seeing in the press are amusing, GOPUSA has an article written by Ben Feller and Julie Pace labelled:

With Susan Rice out, will John Kerry report for SoS duty?

Within which is the comment by Susan Rice...

"The position of secretary of state should never be politicized," Rice said. "As someone who grew up in an era of comparative bipartisanship and as a sitting U.S national security official who has served in two U.S. administrations, I am saddened that we have reached this point."

Isn't that rich, we have a politician who personally spread lies during the presidential campaign, with plain political intent, complaining that politics has reached a sad point.  Susan Rice, you may have not known the truth, but there is no doubt you were, at the minimum, used for political purposes to be dishonest.  For that involvement Republicans will not reward you.  If you were an unknowing accomplice, you do not deserve a position the requires complete contextual knowledge of foreign affairs.
The President expressed comment of irritation....

"While I deeply regret the unfair and misleading attacks on Susan Rice in recent weeks, her decision demonstrates the strength of her character,"

You may be right about her character sir, but you are the one who put her in that position.  You sir, used Susan Rice like a tool, the rest of here career will be marked with doubt.  Tell me what is misleading about the attacks? Wasn't she wrong about the facts multiple times on national television?  What you should regret is not accepting responsibility as leader of the system that allowed untruths to continue.

Yuletide ACLU

I have posted this before and think this card is the same as last year.

Being the same exterior; for originality, I decided to add a pertinent quotation.

The exact verbiage copy from BrainyQuote follows...

"Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle."

George Washington

This, to me, says that religion contributes to morality. 
That is not to say that morality cannot last without religion. 
Religion does serve as a bellwether for morality. 

If you want to send the ACLU a card, just use this address.

     ACLU
     125 Broad Street
     18th  Floor
     New York,  NY 10004

Red seems an appropriate color.
Doesn't it?
Merry Christmas.

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David Scott on Murders in Libya

In the news this week one of Romney’s strategists is catching hell because he suggested the press was conflicted in the way it reports on the President. Frankly I do not even understand why they even bother feign neutrality.  With the exception of Fox, which is now starting to bend leftwards, the press has turned a blind eye to what was clearly a shell game played by the Obama administration, they are complicit in its dishonesty.

Below we have a response from my now re-elected Representative. I have no doubt that he cares about the harm that too came to the ambassador and his co-workers, just like I have no doubt he will not act in a manner to abet finding a truth that might injure the President.

Dear Mr. Cranky:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the recent events in Libya. I appreciate your thoughts on this issue. 

Let me emphasize, I strongly condemn the killing of Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Mr. Stevens represented the very best of America as he sought to bring peace to the world throughout his career with the Foreign Service. It is of the utmost importance that his killers be brought to justice. 

Since Mr. Stevens' death, many reports surrounding the events and conditions on the ground in Libya have surfaced. On October 10, 2012, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing to determine the facts regarding the events on September 11, 2012. I strongly feel that we must learn what exactly happened in order to ensure that such an attack does not happen again. For more information regarding the hearing, please visit www. http://www.oversight.house.gov. Rest assured, I will keep your views in mind as the House continues with its legislative agenda.

Again, I thank you for sharing your views with me. I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your opinion in the future. In addition, I encourage you to visit my web site at http://davidscott.house.gov, where you can view the latest news and obtain information on issues and legislation that is important to you. You can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington. Thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you.

Sincerely,

David Scott

Member of Congress

How does the song go about nobody liking me and I am going to eat some worms?

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