Thursday, 20 November 2008
 

Downright Pi**ing
Contributed by Russ Vaughn

We work, we toil through every day,
Seeking somehow to make our way.
We pay our taxes as we should,
To contribute to the greater good.
We honestly try to observe the rules,
Even the rules bad made by fools.
But why in the world should it ever be,
That we’re the ones required to pee?
 
As employees we must pass that test,
To bleed our bladders on request;
Proving that we’re fit to pay
Our taxes that somehow go astray.
And end up in the hands of those
With no demand to drain their hose;
No urine needed for them to collect
My drug-free funded welfare check.
 
Somehow I think there’s something missing
When only producers must prove by pi**ing.
 
Russ Vaughn

Contributed by Russ Vaughn on November 20, 2008 at 11:22 PM in Poetry, Politics, Russ Vaughn | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Wednesday, 19 November 2008
 

2008.11.19 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

In case you missed them yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Monday, 17 November 2008
 

2008.11.17 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

I haven't been covering the Detroit bailout discussion up to this point but it's time to start. Obama and Pelosi think it's a good idea, a lot of key Republicans don't. To me the situation looks pretty simple; The Big Three are in trouble because over the years they've agreed to ever more ridiculous contracts with the UAW. If they go bankrupt whoever picks up the pieces can offer the autoworkers who lose their jobs new jobs at reasonable salaries, with reasonable benefits packages.

Worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on November 17, 2008 at 06:30 PM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Saturday, 15 November 2008
 

2008.11.15-16 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Quote of the week (Helmet tip: Gunship II):

"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed and adored him and rejoiced in their loss of freedom and danced in his path and gave him triumphal processions… Blame the people who hail him when he speaks in the Forum of the ‘new, wonderful good society’ which shall now be Rome’s, interpreted to mean ‘more money, more ease, more security, more living fatly at the expense of the industrious.’ Julius was always an ambitious villain, but he is only one man."

– Cicero

Also worth knowing about this weekend:

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Friday, 14 November 2008
 

2008.11.14 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

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Thursday, 13 November 2008
 

2008.11.13 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Aside from being depressed about the fact this country seems to be headed straight to Hell, I have a super-pregnant daughter and a major outdoor project I'm trying to get finished before the weather gets worse. I'll continue to try to do a short roundup every day but it may be a while before my output returns to normal levels.

Worth knowing about today:

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Wednesday, 12 November 2008
 

2008.11.12 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

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Tuesday, 11 November 2008
 

2008.11.11 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Support Project Valour-IT!

Worth knowing about today:

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Monday, 10 November 2008
 

2008.11.10 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

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Saturday, 08 November 2008
 

2008.11.08-09 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Weekend must-reads:

Also worth knowing about:

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Friday, 07 November 2008
 

2008.11.07 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Your not always so friendly neighborhood webmaster has outdoor projects to try to get finished before the weather gets too mean, a new granddaughter on the way any day now, and an ongoing major case of the ass about the election in particular and the political situation in this country in general. My daily roundups my be shorter than usual for an indefinite period of time but at some point in the future I'm sure I'll end up pissed enough about something to get serious about my blogging again.

In case you missed it yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Thursday, 06 November 2008
 

2008.11.06 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Break's over, Bill. Back on your head. It's time to get started documenting all the reasons it's important to take back Congress in two years and the White House in four.

Hey world, look at us! We have a black President! Ain't that cool? Never mind he's the dumbest, most anti-American piece of shit to come along since Carter, or maybe even longer than that, at least we don't look like racists any more.

To those of you who voted for The Obama: You made your bed, now lie in it. Sweet dreams.

Today's must-read:

Also worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on November 6, 2008 at 03:10 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Tuesday, 04 November 2008
 

Yes, sadly, Americans really can be that stupid
Contributed by Bill Faith

It's over. The country I grew up in no longer exists. I'm not sure who I'm most pissed at; the MSM for being in the tank for Obama from the day he was nominated, the American people for not being smart enough to see through the BS and vote for the right man anyway, or John McCain for being too much of a wuss to properly educate the public about his opponent. I may or may not quit blogging about anything but personal matters. This site will remain here but someone else may have to care more than I do right now to make it worth visiting more than every few weeks.

Contributed by Bill Faith on November 4, 2008 at 10:34 PM in Decision '08, Obamanation, Politics | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack

2008.11.04 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

I took the time to vote against Obama and Durbin a little bit ago, even knowing it won't do any good; the Crook County machine will take good care of both of them but at least maybe I helped Lawrence County still look sensible on a county-by-county map.

If you can't win honest, cheat:

In case you missed them yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on November 4, 2008 at 01:09 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

So, why should I bother voting?
Contributed by Bill Faith

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Monday, 03 November 2008
 

2008.11.03 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Today's must-reads:

In case you missed them yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Sunday, 02 November 2008
 

2008.11.02 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

This post will grow as the day goes on. Please don't forget to check back later for updates.

Christmas in October:

Today's must-reads:

In case you missed it yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Saturday, 01 November 2008
 

Semper I
Contributed by Bill Faith

A Russ Vaughn classic in honor of the fact it looks like Mad Jack's really going down this time. Originally posted 2006.07.23.

Semper I
Semper I is an old Marine Corps term applied to those selfish careerists who place their own success ahead of their men and the wellbeing of  the Corps. Congressman John Murtha is a living example of that disgraceful term.

A bugle blows in Arlington,
Lilting notes fill still sad air,
An eagle's tears a globe fall on,
Trail an anchor with despair,
For a man we'd wish had not to die,
Brave youth among the best,
A Marine, he lived for Semper Fi,
And with Semper Fi he'll rest.

So sadly is the contrast,
Between those who talk and fight;
Fat Pols for whom their war's past,
But now can't see the light,
Accusing brave young fighting men,
Of crimes they can't defend,
Disgraceful fat old congressmen,
Who've lost the will to win.

Yes there we see the difference,
Between those who fight to win,
And a congressman with no sense,
Who's committed grievous sin;
He's turned against his Corps,
And no one knows quite why,
Except he loves himself much more:
Classic case of Semper I.

Semper Fi to all Marines everywhere from an old paratrooper who holds Murtha in as much contempt as you do.

Russ Vaughn
327th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam 65-66

Murtha portrait courtesy of BootMurtha.com

Contributed by Bill Faith on November 1, 2008 at 01:15 AM in Mad Jack Murtha, Poetry, Politics, Russ Vaughn, US Marine Corps | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

2008.11.01 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Today's must-read:

In case you missed them yesterday:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Friday, 31 October 2008
 

Support the Wright Ad
Contributed by Russ Vaughn

A conservative organization, the National Republican Trust PAC is at this late hour in the campaign finally and belatedly taking the gloves off and hitting Obama on the issue of his hate-spewing minister, Mr. Jeremiah Wright. I will not dignify that racist hatemonger with the title of reverend.

Go here to http://nationalrepublicantrust.com/ and make a donation to help this group get their hard-hitting ads out there where those Americans who don’t pay attention until the waning days of elections may see them and see for the first time what the mainstream media won’t show them: their Messiah has a very messy past.

There are many things about Obama I find repugnant but the most despicable thing is the fact that he exposed his two lovely, young daughters to this kind of racial hatred under the mantle of religion and with his parental endorsement. Mommy and Daddy sat there Sunday after Sunday nodding their approval so the preacher must be right about those gutter Jews and those KKK whites. What a great set of parents, huh?

And then this slime ball father lied when FOX exposed it, claiming piously he never heard all this now well-documented racial hatred. Yeah Wright!

We need to have this ad running as often and as widely as possible so please support the effort. I just made my donation and unfortunately, it may not be enough to win but at least I’ll know I tried. Same goes for you; send what you can afford and please forward this plea to your email groups.

Contributed by Russ Vaughn on October 31, 2008 at 12:04 AM in Obamanation, Politics, Russ Vaughn | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack

Boo! (2008.10.31 Politics and National Defense Roundup)
Contributed by Bill Faith

Today's must-read:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Thursday, 30 October 2008
 

2008.10.30 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

I guess The Obama was on TV last night. I didn't watch since there's nothing he could say that would fool me into voting for him. I'll round up some reactions and lists of things he lied about as they start popping up on the web.

Today's must-reads:

Also worth knowing about today:

Belgium shrugged

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 30, 2008 at 12:40 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Wednesday, 29 October 2008
 

2008.10.29 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

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Tuesday, 28 October 2008
 

2008.10.28 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

  • Syria greenlit U.S. raid on Al Qaeda capo?
  • U.S. Out of Iraq
    Could happen sooner than even Obama wants if the Iraqis don’t make more political progress like the Dems always told them to. This time it’s intransigent Iraqi pols driving the bus, not just Democrats having a tantrum. Odierno warns Iraqis, no deal, no security. ...

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 28, 2008 at 01:33 PM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Monday, 27 October 2008
 

2008.10.27 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Today's must reads:

Also worth knowing about today:

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Sunday, 26 October 2008
 

2008.10.26 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Today's must-reads:

In case you missed yesterday's big laugh:

Also worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 26, 2008 at 12:29 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Saturday, 25 October 2008
 

2008.10.25 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

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Friday, 24 October 2008
 

2008.10.24 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Worth knowing about today:

For your viewing pleasure:

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 24, 2008 at 12:33 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Thursday, 23 October 2008
 

2008.10.23 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

It ain't over till the fat lady sings, folks, and she ain't even took a deep breath yet. The drive-by media would love to convince you Barack The Magic Hopenchange Negro has the election in the bag. Why do they want you to believe that? So you'll give up and just stay home on election day. Don't be fooled. Vote.

Personal to a good friend I hope will see it here: "I am an American fighting man. ... I will never surrender while I still have the means to resist." Get mad at them damned eggs!

Lie of the day:

Also worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 23, 2008 at 01:01 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack


Wednesday, 22 October 2008
 

2008.10.22 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Contributed by Bill Faith

Post of the day:

Also worth knowing about today:

Contributed by Bill Faith on October 22, 2008 at 12:47 AM in National Defense, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack