TCMS Event set for October, FReepers stoked:
This year's shoot will be October 18th. Once again it will be held in Seagoville, (5 miles south of Route 175 or 3.5 miles NE of I-45 (exit 270) on S. Belt Line Road). The plan at this time is to meet at Cotton Gin in Crandle for breakfast at 9:00 a.m., BUT they are currently closed due to a fire. Hopefully they will be reopened by October. If not, Plan B will be put in place. After breakfast we will all head to the range. A delicious lunch will be provided at the range by our wonderful FRiend cpdiii.
The cabins where we are staying are Miller Creek Ranch in Canton, TX. There is a map of the place Here
The cabins where we are staying are Miller Creek Ranch in Canton, TX. There is a map of the place Here
http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2013/02/24/bracken-a-review-of-a-failure-of-civility/ · February 24, 2013 · Matt Bracken
Read Matt Bracken's book review and heed his adivce.
I have heard that many people are questioning the validity of the pictures of targets that DHS has ordered from Law Enforcement Targets, Inc.
Here is a screen shot of their website, taken a few moments ago, showing the targets are still up, although the link to them is gone from their main page.
I left the clocks that are on my desktop to show the time I got the screenshot, at 0413 Arizona time this date.
Here is a screen shot of their website, taken a few moments ago, showing the targets are still up, although the link to them is gone from their main page.
I left the clocks that are on my desktop to show the time I got the screenshot, at 0413 Arizona time this date.
glock rocks:
jquery is cryptic only at first, and has very powerful canned routines available. Date-picker comes to mind... pops up a little month calendar when you click on a date entry field. It's just js, but in shorthand. jquery is awesome!
I only use ajax when nothing else will do... it can be a major server hog depending on data intensity, sessions, etc. learned by experience. Of course in production. On the upside, I got to learn how to use a profiler.
jquery is cryptic only at first, and has very powerful canned routines available. Date-picker comes to mind... pops up a little month calendar when you click on a date entry field. It's just js, but in shorthand. jquery is awesome!
I only use ajax when nothing else will do... it can be a major server hog depending on data intensity, sessions, etc. learned by experience. Of course in production. On the upside, I got to learn how to use a profiler.
Jim Robinson:
Will check it out again. I think I used it in one routine, but don't even remember where now. It'll no doubt clean up a lot of the messes I made trying to figure this stuff out.
Will check it out again. I think I used it in one routine, but don't even remember where now. It'll no doubt clean up a lot of the messes I made trying to figure this stuff out.
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Now this looks very interesting!
NetworkWorld.com · Feb 12, 2013 · Steve Patterson
"While the cellphone network in Haiti survived the devastating earthquake in 2010, the added load of international aid workers who arrived in the aftermath caused it to crash. Josh Thomas and Jeff Robble, both working at Mitre, saw this problem and created a working prototype backup network using only the Wi-Fi chips on Android smartphones. This capability won’t be shipped on new mobile phones anytime soon, but it is a really interesting open innovation project to understand and follow, and for some an Android project to which they might contribute."
Jim Robinson:
http://jhy.io/tools/convert-word-to-plain-text
The javascript routine in the source of the page embedded worked here as a temporary fix. Hopefully John will have a little time later to explain the parameters I need to set to eliminate the problem.
http://jhy.io/tools/convert-word-to-plain-text
The javascript routine in the source of the page embedded worked here as a temporary fix. Hopefully John will have a little time later to explain the parameters I need to set to eliminate the problem.
glock rocks:
Yah, utf-8 is what java uses in our apps, and is happy. If you use Eclipse, I believe it's in the java settings. The jdbc driver was defaulted to 7 bit ascii, so it lopped off the high bit... until they fixed it so it conviently threw a stack trace.
I set the jdbc param (or connection manager setting if your driver doesn't take params) to what the *database* uses, then java handled the chars fine. Since I didn't mess with the connection manager, I can't advise on that. The beauty of it was that we didn't have to parse anything, which could be a not insignificant performance factor... in fact we changed no application code.
I'm just trying to clarify what I did. YMMV :o)
You know, this software stuff is fun. I love puzzles.
Yah, utf-8 is what java uses in our apps, and is happy. If you use Eclipse, I believe it's in the java settings. The jdbc driver was defaulted to 7 bit ascii, so it lopped off the high bit... until they fixed it so it conviently threw a stack trace.
I set the jdbc param (or connection manager setting if your driver doesn't take params) to what the *database* uses, then java handled the chars fine. Since I didn't mess with the connection manager, I can't advise on that. The beauty of it was that we didn't have to parse anything, which could be a not insignificant performance factor... in fact we changed no application code.
I'm just trying to clarify what I did. YMMV :o)
You know, this software stuff is fun. I love puzzles.
glock rocks:
Good plan. The server-side "tidy" routine looks like a good solution too if the driver is immutable.
Good plan. The server-side "tidy" routine looks like a good solution too if the driver is immutable.
"Remember: Evil exists because good men don't kill the government officials committing it." -- Kurt Hofmann.
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson.
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country." –Benjamin Franklin
Islam Delenda Est!
REFUSE. RESIST. Do NOT Submit! ★ FREEDOM! ★
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson.
“Where liberty dwells, there is my country." –Benjamin Franklin
Islam Delenda Est!
REFUSE. RESIST. Do NOT Submit! ★ FREEDOM! ★
Freedom Outpost · Feb. 13, 2013 · Tim Brown
My friends, there is hope. Law enforcement officers at the local level are making their stand and they want you to be a part of that. While I’ve written on various sheriffs that have made their own stance to protect their citizens from anyone attempting to confiscate guns, I recently ran across Police Chief Mark Kessler of the Gilberton Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania. He wants citizens to join with his police department in building a “reserve force” that will aid his police force should the need arise to resist Federal authorities when it comes to the Second Amendment.
Read more by clicking the link.
Read more by clicking the link.
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Monterrey Institute of International Studies · February 15, 2011 · Nikolai Sokov
Photo: Iskander, a new Russian short-range missile
Posted: February 15, 2011
Judging by press reports, tactical nuclear weapons appear to have a curious propensity to surface with some regularity in Kaliningrad oblast, a Russian exclave squeezed between Lithuania and Poland. The Associated Press and other U.S. media organizations have recently reported Eastern European concerns about "an arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons believed to be at their doorstop in Russia's Kaliningrad exclave."[1] Ten years ago, almost to a day, The Washington Times reported that Russia had possibly moved warheads for short-range Tochka-U (SS-23) short-range ground-launched missiles into Kaliningrad. The story caused a brief stir in the United States and NATO and then quietly died since no proof emerged.[2] This time statements about tactical nuclear weapons in the exclave as well as in the main Russian territory close to the Baltic states came from Lithuania; the same issue was raised by several countries during the tour of U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller to the region.[3]
The SS-23s in Kaliningrad that were a concern in 2001 are still there, but recent reports add a new wrinkle: the additional presence of new Iskander ground-launched missiles with the range close to 500 km. Unlike the SS-23s, there is no evidence that these new missiles have been tested for nuclear warheads, although theoretically they could be used for that mission. Nonetheless, as before these concerns do not cite any publicly available evidence making it unclear whether they are accurate or merely reflect fears of Russia by the Baltic States and Poland that make these countries suspect the worst.
At a different time few would have paid close attention to these statements, but things are different today. Several Western European countries are seriously discussing the possibility of completely withdrawing the small arsenal of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons that still remains in Europe (estimated at 180 B-61 bombs), among them are Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, three of the five countries in which the weapons are based (the other two basing countries are Italy and Turkey). Before New START could enter into force, the Obama administration had to pledge to Congress in writing that within a year it would seek to begin talks with Moscow to address Russia's substantial preponderance in tactical nuclear weapons;[4] Russia is estimated to have about 2000 of the weapons. At the same time, as several recent statements by high-level Russian officials indicate,[5] Moscow has decided to temporize and will not provide a positive response to the anticipated U.S. proposal to discuss TNW. Statements about Russian tactical nuclear weapons that originate from NATO members in Eastern/Central Europe are just another piece in a complicated diplomatic and political game that will be played this year.
A closer look suggests, moreover, that suspicions about Russian tactical nuclear weapons in the vicinity of the Baltic states are probably overstated. There is no doubt that Russia is enhancing its missile capability there. The plan to deploy new Iskanders in Kaliningrad oblast was officially "sold" as a response to the George W. Bush administration's plan to deploy ten missile defense interceptors in Poland. Thus after the Obama administration announced a revision of that intention — a move clearly not anticipated by the Russians — the original plan for Iskanders had to be canceled and it was decided to deploy them in the main Russian territory in the vicinity of the Baltic states. Since the reach of these assets from the new location is smaller, the cancellation was clearly a defeat for the Russian military's plans.
There is no indication, however, that these missiles were intended to carry nuclear warheads. Instead, they fit perfectly with decade-old Russian efforts to develop a long-range conventional strike capability. Russian military leaders and experts regard a similar capability of the United States and NATO as the most serious threat to their security (and a source of envy), and there is every intention in Moscow to field an adequate response. Iskander missiles as well as a variety of other assets, such as a long-range conventional air-launched cruise missile and conventional sea-launched cruise missiles are just the more visible elements of these efforts. Giving a nuclear mission to Iskanders would simply defy the main purpose of having these missiles.
Similarly, there is no indication that SS-23s are now equipped with nuclear warheads. In fact, the 2001 rumors were reportedly based on the fact that some warheads for these missiles had been transported to Kaliningrad oblast, but even at that time it remained unclear whether these were nuclear or conventional. More recently, in 2007 the Chief of the 12th GUMO, General Vladimir Verkhovtsev, declared that nuclear warheads assigned to Ground Forces had been dismantled.[6] This means that there should be no more nuclear warheads for the ground-launched SS-23s.
Sea-launched nuclear weapons are kept at naval bases and the probability that any are intended for the Baltic Fleet (much less for the ships based in Kaliningrad oblast) appears very low — there are simply few targets for these assets. According to statements from the leaders of the Russian Navy, these weapons are intended to balance U.S. Navy, and there are few, if any, targets for them in the Baltic Sea.
In a more general sense, tactical nuclear weapons (aside from sea launched ones as noted above) do not have a viable mission contrary to the common perception that Russian short-range nuclear assets are intended to balance NATO's conventional superiority. The Russian military believes that the key danger from U.S. and NATO military forces involves conventional strikes at long distances; short-range nuclear weapons simply are incapable of balancing that particular threat. Consequently, the role of nuclear balance is assigned to longer-range nuclear assets — strategic and intermediate range (air-and sea-launched).[7] Given the operational Russian nuclear strategy, deployment of short-range nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad oblast, much less further to the east, simply does not make much sense.
The issue of tactical nuclear weapons is difficult and highly controversial. Their psychological significance and visibility far outweighs their political and military value, and this seems true for both East and West. No one really knows how to deal with them: negotiations are highly desirable, but since they have never been a subject of negotiations, there is no precedent. Raising the profile of these weapons, no matter how well-intentioned, can only make the task of limiting and reducing them more difficult. Even today, NATO talk about Russian TNW only serves to enhance their perceived value in the eyes of Russian policy makers and military and consequently raises the "price" for the agreement to include them into the arms control agenda. A more realistic — and cool-headed — assessment can conceivably be more conducive for early success at limiting and reducing the Russian TNW arsenal.
Posted: February 15, 2011
Judging by press reports, tactical nuclear weapons appear to have a curious propensity to surface with some regularity in Kaliningrad oblast, a Russian exclave squeezed between Lithuania and Poland. The Associated Press and other U.S. media organizations have recently reported Eastern European concerns about "an arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons believed to be at their doorstop in Russia's Kaliningrad exclave."[1] Ten years ago, almost to a day, The Washington Times reported that Russia had possibly moved warheads for short-range Tochka-U (SS-23) short-range ground-launched missiles into Kaliningrad. The story caused a brief stir in the United States and NATO and then quietly died since no proof emerged.[2] This time statements about tactical nuclear weapons in the exclave as well as in the main Russian territory close to the Baltic states came from Lithuania; the same issue was raised by several countries during the tour of U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller to the region.[3]
The SS-23s in Kaliningrad that were a concern in 2001 are still there, but recent reports add a new wrinkle: the additional presence of new Iskander ground-launched missiles with the range close to 500 km. Unlike the SS-23s, there is no evidence that these new missiles have been tested for nuclear warheads, although theoretically they could be used for that mission. Nonetheless, as before these concerns do not cite any publicly available evidence making it unclear whether they are accurate or merely reflect fears of Russia by the Baltic States and Poland that make these countries suspect the worst.
At a different time few would have paid close attention to these statements, but things are different today. Several Western European countries are seriously discussing the possibility of completely withdrawing the small arsenal of U.S. tactical nuclear weapons that still remains in Europe (estimated at 180 B-61 bombs), among them are Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, three of the five countries in which the weapons are based (the other two basing countries are Italy and Turkey). Before New START could enter into force, the Obama administration had to pledge to Congress in writing that within a year it would seek to begin talks with Moscow to address Russia's substantial preponderance in tactical nuclear weapons;[4] Russia is estimated to have about 2000 of the weapons. At the same time, as several recent statements by high-level Russian officials indicate,[5] Moscow has decided to temporize and will not provide a positive response to the anticipated U.S. proposal to discuss TNW. Statements about Russian tactical nuclear weapons that originate from NATO members in Eastern/Central Europe are just another piece in a complicated diplomatic and political game that will be played this year.
A closer look suggests, moreover, that suspicions about Russian tactical nuclear weapons in the vicinity of the Baltic states are probably overstated. There is no doubt that Russia is enhancing its missile capability there. The plan to deploy new Iskanders in Kaliningrad oblast was officially "sold" as a response to the George W. Bush administration's plan to deploy ten missile defense interceptors in Poland. Thus after the Obama administration announced a revision of that intention — a move clearly not anticipated by the Russians — the original plan for Iskanders had to be canceled and it was decided to deploy them in the main Russian territory in the vicinity of the Baltic states. Since the reach of these assets from the new location is smaller, the cancellation was clearly a defeat for the Russian military's plans.
There is no indication, however, that these missiles were intended to carry nuclear warheads. Instead, they fit perfectly with decade-old Russian efforts to develop a long-range conventional strike capability. Russian military leaders and experts regard a similar capability of the United States and NATO as the most serious threat to their security (and a source of envy), and there is every intention in Moscow to field an adequate response. Iskander missiles as well as a variety of other assets, such as a long-range conventional air-launched cruise missile and conventional sea-launched cruise missiles are just the more visible elements of these efforts. Giving a nuclear mission to Iskanders would simply defy the main purpose of having these missiles.
Similarly, there is no indication that SS-23s are now equipped with nuclear warheads. In fact, the 2001 rumors were reportedly based on the fact that some warheads for these missiles had been transported to Kaliningrad oblast, but even at that time it remained unclear whether these were nuclear or conventional. More recently, in 2007 the Chief of the 12th GUMO, General Vladimir Verkhovtsev, declared that nuclear warheads assigned to Ground Forces had been dismantled.[6] This means that there should be no more nuclear warheads for the ground-launched SS-23s.
Sea-launched nuclear weapons are kept at naval bases and the probability that any are intended for the Baltic Fleet (much less for the ships based in Kaliningrad oblast) appears very low — there are simply few targets for these assets. According to statements from the leaders of the Russian Navy, these weapons are intended to balance U.S. Navy, and there are few, if any, targets for them in the Baltic Sea.
In a more general sense, tactical nuclear weapons (aside from sea launched ones as noted above) do not have a viable mission contrary to the common perception that Russian short-range nuclear assets are intended to balance NATO's conventional superiority. The Russian military believes that the key danger from U.S. and NATO military forces involves conventional strikes at long distances; short-range nuclear weapons simply are incapable of balancing that particular threat. Consequently, the role of nuclear balance is assigned to longer-range nuclear assets — strategic and intermediate range (air-and sea-launched).[7] Given the operational Russian nuclear strategy, deployment of short-range nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad oblast, much less further to the east, simply does not make much sense.
The issue of tactical nuclear weapons is difficult and highly controversial. Their psychological significance and visibility far outweighs their political and military value, and this seems true for both East and West. No one really knows how to deal with them: negotiations are highly desirable, but since they have never been a subject of negotiations, there is no precedent. Raising the profile of these weapons, no matter how well-intentioned, can only make the task of limiting and reducing them more difficult. Even today, NATO talk about Russian TNW only serves to enhance their perceived value in the eyes of Russian policy makers and military and consequently raises the "price" for the agreement to include them into the arms control agenda. A more realistic — and cool-headed — assessment can conceivably be more conducive for early success at limiting and reducing the Russian TNW arsenal.
bd476:
Excellent article.
I only see a couple of instances of extraneous characters.
The footnote numbers copied perfectly.
Excellent article.
I only see a couple of instances of extraneous characters.
The footnote numbers copied perfectly.
Swedish Defence Research Agency Systems Technology · November 2003 · Gunnar Arbman, Charles Thornton
Russia's Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Part I: Background and Policy Issues
I-0.0 Introduction to Part I
Since the 1970s, the United States and the Soviet Union, and now the United States and Russia, have negotiated and implemented several nuclear arms control agreements. These agreements have limited, reduced, and even eliminated categories of nuclear weapons spanning categories of intermediate range to strategic forces. By most accounts, these treaties have achieved successes in improving strategic stability and enhancing national and international security.
The one category of nuclear forces that remains uncovered by formal arms control measures is tactical weapons. When experts use the term
"tactical" to describe a category of nuclear forces, most readers intuitively understand the reference.
However, while the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and
the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) explicitly define the types of weapon systems covered by those agreements, a working definition of tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs) has proven elusive.
A working definition is explored in more detail below. The simplest definition is to use "tactical" to describe all sub-strategic forces not covered by the INF Treaty.
** Report continues at the site **
Part I: Background and Policy Issues
I-0.0 Introduction to Part I
Since the 1970s, the United States and the Soviet Union, and now the United States and Russia, have negotiated and implemented several nuclear arms control agreements. These agreements have limited, reduced, and even eliminated categories of nuclear weapons spanning categories of intermediate range to strategic forces. By most accounts, these treaties have achieved successes in improving strategic stability and enhancing national and international security.
The one category of nuclear forces that remains uncovered by formal arms control measures is tactical weapons. When experts use the term
"tactical" to describe a category of nuclear forces, most readers intuitively understand the reference.
However, while the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and
the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) explicitly define the types of weapon systems covered by those agreements, a working definition of tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs) has proven elusive.
A working definition is explored in more detail below. The simplest definition is to use "tactical" to describe all sub-strategic forces not covered by the INF Treaty.
** Report continues at the site **
bd476:
Edit 1: word-wrap doesn't appear to work when copying text from a pdf file.
Edit 2: Removed a bunch of extraneous characters.
Edit 1: word-wrap doesn't appear to work when copying text from a pdf file.
Edit 2: Removed a bunch of extraneous characters.
Journalists' Bread and Butter
Time Magazine · February 14, 2013 · By Jens Eric Gould
Dorner is suspected of killing a total of four people, including A Riverside, Calif. police officer, a San Bernardino sheriff deputy and the daughter of a former police captain, in a one-man war against the Los Angeles Police Department over what he called the force's "lying, racism and cover-ups."
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
After all, this is the city where the videotaped police beating of black motorist Rodney King" and subsequent acquittal of the officers involved sparked race riots in 1992. The department was also embroiled a rash of corruption charges and civil rights violations known as the Rampart scandal in the late 90s and early 2000s, which eventually involved an independent monitor set up by the LAPD and the federal government to guide and enforce reforms.
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
Callers on talk radio popular in the African-American community in Los Angeles have been calling Dorner a hero, even proclaiming he was seeking vengeance for slavery, Rice says.
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
"The way he responded to discrimination is not the correct way," says Donald Tibbs, a law professor at Drexel University who studies race and civil rights. "At the same time, his accusations seem to take us back and remind us of the days of old "maybe they're not so old."
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
But in the end, even those who may have sympathized with Dorner's message likely have little love for his methods. His explicit threats against the families and children of his former colleagues may ultimately win the LAPD more friends than enemies, says William Deverell, a history professor at the University of Southern California.
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"The notion of targeting the family members of officers, that's just so heinous," Deverell says. "I can't imagine it wouldn't help spark some support for officers and families of the institution."
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
After all, this is the city where the videotaped police beating of black motorist Rodney King" and subsequent acquittal of the officers involved sparked race riots in 1992. The department was also embroiled a rash of corruption charges and civil rights violations known as the Rampart scandal in the late 90s and early 2000s, which eventually involved an independent monitor set up by the LAPD and the federal government to guide and enforce reforms.
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
Callers on talk radio popular in the African-American community in Los Angeles have been calling Dorner a hero, even proclaiming he was seeking vengeance for slavery, Rice says.
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
"The way he responded to discrimination is not the correct way," says Donald Tibbs, a law professor at Drexel University who studies race and civil rights. "At the same time, his accusations seem to take us back and remind us of the days of old "maybe they're not so old."
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
But in the end, even those who may have sympathized with Dorner's message likely have little love for his methods. His explicit threats against the families and children of his former colleagues may ultimately win the LAPD more friends than enemies, says William Deverell, a history professor at the University of Southern California.
... ellipses instead of brackets around Snips
"The notion of targeting the family members of officers, that's just so heinous," Deverell says. "I can't imagine it wouldn't help spark some support for officers and families of the institution."
bd476:
Removed a bunch of weird characters †’ which were next to apostrophes, quotation marks, commas and a few other places.
Removed a bunch of weird characters †’ which were next to apostrophes, quotation marks, commas and a few other places.
bd476:
Removed the extra characters but some have shown back up.
Example: last paragraph first line " that's just so heinous, " I removed the extra characters but it has returned twice now.
Removed the extra characters but some have shown back up.
Example: last paragraph first line " that's just so heinous, " I removed the extra characters but it has returned twice now.
Jim Robinson:
http://www.markwelchblog.com/2011/08/22/weird-characters-after-cut-and-paste/
Going to have to track down a solution for this nasty problem..
http://www.markwelchblog.com/2011/08/22/weird-characters-after-cut-and-paste/
Going to have to track down a solution for this nasty problem..
Dr. Carson is such an inspirational breath of fresh air. Any other American President would have been leading the applause for this accomplished speaker. Not today's President. Obama shows himself to be uncomfortable, bored, and disrespectful. Such a contrast between these two men and their vision for America! I know with whom I stand!
The Christian Post · Feb. 11, 2013 · Leonardo Blair
Dr. Benjamin Carson, Gifted Hands author and director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., brought an audience of dignitaries, including President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle, to their feet last Thursday after dishing a speech packed with parables, wit, biblical scriptures and punch at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Now, it's resounding with everyday Americans, too.
Sultan Knish blog · 2/10/2013 · Daniel Greenfield
Well worth the read. This is the USA today. h/t to WRSA.
"Savages can kill each other, but they can't communicate with each other. You can't prove anything to a savage, because a savage does not believe in objective standards of proof. The savage is a subjective creature. All he knows is what he feels and he is unaware and unwilling to discuss the process through which the ideas that shape his feelings have been communicated. This is his ultimate taboo. For the savage, communication is a means of asserting his own strength and power. That is a phenomenon you can study in the Amazon or in YouTube comments. It is not a means of achieving an understanding because for the savage there is nothing to understand. Understanding requires thought and the savage feels, rather than thinks. Only those ideas which come to him as emotions and embody his sense of self are integrated into his worldview."
"Savages can kill each other, but they can't communicate with each other. You can't prove anything to a savage, because a savage does not believe in objective standards of proof. The savage is a subjective creature. All he knows is what he feels and he is unaware and unwilling to discuss the process through which the ideas that shape his feelings have been communicated. This is his ultimate taboo. For the savage, communication is a means of asserting his own strength and power. That is a phenomenon you can study in the Amazon or in YouTube comments. It is not a means of achieving an understanding because for the savage there is nothing to understand. Understanding requires thought and the savage feels, rather than thinks. Only those ideas which come to him as emotions and embody his sense of self are integrated into his worldview."
Against citizen disarmament tyranny, resistance is far from futile
"The government appears more and more to be preparing for war here at home, against the American people. That's a war that we the people can win, because to the dismay of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and to Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), there is still no "government monopoly on force." We shall overcome."
h/t to Kurt Hofmann here: http://www.examiner.com/article/against-citizen-disarmament-tyranny-resistance-is-far-from-futile
"The government appears more and more to be preparing for war here at home, against the American people. That's a war that we the people can win, because to the dismay of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and to Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), there is still no "government monopoly on force." We shall overcome."
h/t to Kurt Hofmann here: http://www.examiner.com/article/against-citizen-disarmament-tyranny-resistance-is-far-from-futile
Jim Robinson:
The "Useful Idiot" leftists will be the first to the gulags (or showers) when the totalitarian regimes they're pushing for take total control. Happens every time. Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Castro, Ho Chi Minh, Pol Pot, etc.
The "Useful Idiot" leftists will be the first to the gulags (or showers) when the totalitarian regimes they're pushing for take total control. Happens every time. Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Castro, Ho Chi Minh, Pol Pot, etc.
Jim Robinson:
They never learn. Sure. Disarm the people and allow a dictator to takeover. And Obama's just the kind of guy who would do it. Hates the constitution and hates being tied down (not that he is) by the congress and can't wait to do away with both.
They never learn. Sure. Disarm the people and allow a dictator to takeover. And Obama's just the kind of guy who would do it. Hates the constitution and hates being tied down (not that he is) by the congress and can't wait to do away with both.
This firearms safety video was created by the Arizona Fish and Game Commission, and stars John Wayne. If you have children you want to get started in the shooting sports, this should be a MUST WATCH video for them. It is also a good reminder to those of us who are active in the shooting sports. ENJOY.
bd476:
Double posting now - aha I know what happened. I went in to remove some extra ellipses and when I hit post, it came up a second time.
Double posting now - aha I know what happened. I went in to remove some extra ellipses and when I hit post, it came up a second time.
Jim Robinson:
And, yeah, you won't want to resize the edit box beyond your page size. Makes it a bit awkward. Thanks.
And, yeah, you won't want to resize the edit box beyond your page size. Makes it a bit awkward. Thanks.
So, Hannity doesn't like FR?
Excerpt:
Hannity: Drudge Report is my favorite.
Question: Which one to you go to more? Huffington Post or Breitbart or Drudge?
Hannity: My home page is the Drudge Report and Hannity dot com, but I would say next on the list right up there is Breitbart.
Question: And then right after that? Huffington post?
Hannity: And then I would say I go to Free Republic. And then I go to Lucianne dot co.
Hannity: Drudge Report is my favorite.
Question: Which one to you go to more? Huffington Post or Breitbart or Drudge?
Hannity: My home page is the Drudge Report and Hannity dot com, but I would say next on the list right up there is Breitbart.
Question: And then right after that? Huffington post?
Hannity: And then I would say I go to Free Republic. And then I go to Lucianne dot co.
Jim Robinson:
Don't know what's going on with the server. Every once in awhile it just hangs up for a minute or two. It's on a "cloud" service, albeit a low rent inexpensive one. May have to move up price-wise to get a more powerful account if this one has trouble handling the load (two posters). LOL
Don't know what's going on with the server. Every once in awhile it just hangs up for a minute or two. It's on a "cloud" service, albeit a low rent inexpensive one. May have to move up price-wise to get a more powerful account if this one has trouble handling the load (two posters). LOL
humblegunner:
"And they can establish their own rules of conduct for their page"
Well that there has some possibilities.. and like the Constitution might therefor contain some NEGATIVE rules, like as in what you may NOT do...
Just fantasisin' here folks, nothing to see, move along...
"And they can establish their own rules of conduct for their page"
Well that there has some possibilities.. and like the Constitution might therefor contain some NEGATIVE rules, like as in what you may NOT do...
Just fantasisin' here folks, nothing to see, move along...
Jim Robinson:
http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=394221&page=home
Like on Amy's Chat Menu at Amy's Place: No Flames, Cussin' or Spittin' allowed :)
http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=394221&page=home
Like on Amy's Chat Menu at Amy's Place: No Flames, Cussin' or Spittin' allowed :)
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1) Moved the site to what I hope is a better service. The new url is http://www.myfrpage.com and until released to the public, http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi should get you to the site's "home" page.
2) Each user is automatically assigned a home page and a profile page when account is established. For now, we're using the user id to navigate to the pages, ie, my user id is "1" so my home page is: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=home and my profile page is; http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=profile . Your user id is automatically stored in your cookie when you login with your screen name and password.
3) The user id is the same as your FR user id. You have to be a FR member in good standing to get posting privileges on MyFRpage.com
4) A user may add any number of additional pages to his account. See the left sidebar on my page as an example: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=home (click on my name at the start of this post).
5) The home, about, help, groups, clubs, chapters pages, etc, are all built in the same manner, ie, I've assigned user id's to the various groupings and set up additional pages as needed. "MyFRPage" is a user with user id = 2, so the site's home page is: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=2&page=home (click on MyFRpage/home at the top left of the page).
6) Groups of users can apply to me to start a new club, chapter, group, etc, and they can manage their own pages once established. I've got a start on a handful of clubs, and a news group as an example (see the right sidebar of the site's home page: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=2&page=home )..
1) Moved the site to what I hope is a better service. The new url is http://www.myfrpage.com and until released to the public, http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi should get you to the site's "home" page.
2) Each user is automatically assigned a home page and a profile page when account is established. For now, we're using the user id to navigate to the pages, ie, my user id is "1" so my home page is: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=home and my profile page is; http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=profile . Your user id is automatically stored in your cookie when you login with your screen name and password.
3) The user id is the same as your FR user id. You have to be a FR member in good standing to get posting privileges on MyFRpage.com
4) A user may add any number of additional pages to his account. See the left sidebar on my page as an example: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=1&page=home (click on my name at the start of this post).
5) The home, about, help, groups, clubs, chapters pages, etc, are all built in the same manner, ie, I've assigned user id's to the various groupings and set up additional pages as needed. "MyFRPage" is a user with user id = 2, so the site's home page is: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=2&page=home (click on MyFRpage/home at the top left of the page).
6) Groups of users can apply to me to start a new club, chapter, group, etc, and they can manage their own pages once established. I've got a start on a handful of clubs, and a news group as an example (see the right sidebar of the site's home page: http://www.myfrpage.com/cgi-bin/get.cgi?user=2&page=home )..
Jim Robinson:
In short, I've ripped the guts out of the original design and rebuilt the entire shooting match... again. Hopefully better and more hopefully, I'll be happier with this design (though the code is chock full of old experimental stuff that didn't work right or stuff that's no longer needed and will have to be unspaghettified as I get time). Also introduced some bugs that will have to be ferreted out. Hopefully will get most of them straightened out in the next few days.
In short, I've ripped the guts out of the original design and rebuilt the entire shooting match... again. Hopefully better and more hopefully, I'll be happier with this design (though the code is chock full of old experimental stuff that didn't work right or stuff that's no longer needed and will have to be unspaghettified as I get time). Also introduced some bugs that will have to be ferreted out. Hopefully will get most of them straightened out in the next few days.
Jim Robinson:
Also, still lots of stuff not done yet. Far from ready to release, even to beta testers.
Also, still lots of stuff not done yet. Far from ready to release, even to beta testers.
Jim Robinson:
Hoping to have the system automatically generating hot links when user posts http urls and auto displaying images when it sees .img or ,jpg urls.
Hoping to have the system automatically generating hot links when user posts http urls and auto displaying images when it sees .img or ,jpg urls.
Jim Robinson:
I'm using javascript and the new "Ajax" programming techniques for the first time. It's tricky programming and hard to debug but it's pretty cool once you finally get it working. Can update and edit pages with new posts, comments, images, etc., without having to reload the entire page. Just click "Post" or "Update" and it's in.
And edit in place is pretty nice too. Can hardly wait to start using this thing for real.
I'm using javascript and the new "Ajax" programming techniques for the first time. It's tricky programming and hard to debug but it's pretty cool once you finally get it working. Can update and edit pages with new posts, comments, images, etc., without having to reload the entire page. Just click "Post" or "Update" and it's in.
And edit in place is pretty nice too. Can hardly wait to start using this thing for real.
Jim Robinson:
Later, I'll figure out how to pull in other people's new posts onto your open page in near real-time without having to reload the page. This will be a cool feature on chat like threads (Live Threads) or for MyPing/MyMail notifications. In fact, we can have a toggle to open any thread or mail message session into a chat like dialog window. Other Ajax tricks I'm still working on and trying to figure out.
Later, I'll figure out how to pull in other people's new posts onto your open page in near real-time without having to reload the page. This will be a cool feature on chat like threads (Live Threads) or for MyPing/MyMail notifications. In fact, we can have a toggle to open any thread or mail message session into a chat like dialog window. Other Ajax tricks I'm still working on and trying to figure out.
Jim Robinson:
Planning on adding a "reply to" feature similar to FR where you can reply directly to someone's comment, also a built in ping list feature. And of course, latest posts per user and site-wide, etc.
Planning on adding a "reply to" feature similar to FR where you can reply directly to someone's comment, also a built in ping list feature. And of course, latest posts per user and site-wide, etc.
Posted from onyx's account by Jim as a test to make sure account works.
Jim Robinson:
http://webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/5-useful-css-tricks-for-responsive-design
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http://webdesignerwall.com/tutorials/5-useful-css-tricks-for-responsive-design
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Members must be donors or be sponsored by a club or chapter president, leader or co-leader and approved by management.
Ping lists can be automatically generated per club except for the general FR members club.
Members can opt out of ping lists.
Example clubs:
Donor Club (donates each quarterly fundraiser)
Monthly Donor Club
Dollar-A-Day Club
Thousand Dollar Club (donates a thousand dollars or more per year)
Ten Thousand Dollar Club (has donated ten thousand or more lifetime)
New Monthly Donor Sponsors
FReepathon Team
FReepathon Ping List
FR Member clubs:
Member Club
Newbie Club
One Year Club
Five Year Club
Ten Year Club
Fifteen Year Club
Youth Club
Seniors Club
Singles Club
Computer Club
Conservative Clubs:
Pro-Life Club
Traditional Family Club
2nd Amendment Club
Gun Club
Border Security Club
National Defense Club
Constitution Club
FR Conservative Club (God, life, family, small government, strong defense, patriot)
Small Government Club
Fiscal Sanity Club
GOP Club
Christian Club
Bible Club
Prayer Warriors
Education Club
Home School Club
Military Clubs:
Defense Club
Veterans Club
Army Club
Navy Club
Marines Club
Air Force Club
Coast Guard Club
Enlisted Club
Senior Enlisted Club
Officers Club
Canteen
WWII Veterans
Korean War Veterans
Vietnam War Veterans
Cold War Veterans
Gulf War Veterans
Iraq War Veterans
Afghan War Veterans
Weapons
Ships
Planes
Defense Technology
FR Page Staff
Editors
Moderators
Newshounds
FR Chapters:
Chapter Leaders Club (presidents, leaders, co-leaders)
DC Chapter
Fresno/Central Valley Chapter
Houston Area Texans
Heart of Texas
Florida Chapter
FR Tea Party Chapters:
FR Tea Party
Florida FR Tea Party
Texas FR Tea Party
California FR Tea Party
Ping lists can be automatically generated per club except for the general FR members club.
Members can opt out of ping lists.
Example clubs:
Donor Club (donates each quarterly fundraiser)
Monthly Donor Club
Dollar-A-Day Club
Thousand Dollar Club (donates a thousand dollars or more per year)
Ten Thousand Dollar Club (has donated ten thousand or more lifetime)
New Monthly Donor Sponsors
FReepathon Team
FReepathon Ping List
FR Member clubs:
Member Club
Newbie Club
One Year Club
Five Year Club
Ten Year Club
Fifteen Year Club
Youth Club
Seniors Club
Singles Club
Computer Club
Conservative Clubs:
Pro-Life Club
Traditional Family Club
2nd Amendment Club
Gun Club
Border Security Club
National Defense Club
Constitution Club
FR Conservative Club (God, life, family, small government, strong defense, patriot)
Small Government Club
Fiscal Sanity Club
GOP Club
Christian Club
Bible Club
Prayer Warriors
Education Club
Home School Club
Military Clubs:
Defense Club
Veterans Club
Army Club
Navy Club
Marines Club
Air Force Club
Coast Guard Club
Enlisted Club
Senior Enlisted Club
Officers Club
Canteen
WWII Veterans
Korean War Veterans
Vietnam War Veterans
Cold War Veterans
Gulf War Veterans
Iraq War Veterans
Afghan War Veterans
Weapons
Ships
Planes
Defense Technology
FR Page Staff
Editors
Moderators
Newshounds
FR Chapters:
Chapter Leaders Club (presidents, leaders, co-leaders)
DC Chapter
Fresno/Central Valley Chapter
Houston Area Texans
Heart of Texas
Florida Chapter
FR Tea Party Chapters:
FR Tea Party
Florida FR Tea Party
Texas FR Tea Party
California FR Tea Party
From An FR Thread
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2726108/posts · 05/27/2011 · Bigtigermike
Our nation is at a critical turning point. As we look to the future, we are propelled by America's past. It's imperative that we connect with our founders, our patriots, our challenges and victories to clearly see our way forward. A good way to do this is to appreciate the significance of our nation's historic sites, patriotic events and diverse cultures, which we'll do in the coming weeks on our "One Nation" tour. We'll celebrate the good things that bring Americans together; those things that will give us the needed strength to meet the heady challenges ahead. Ive said many times that America doesnt need a "fundamental transformation," instead we need a restoration of all that is good and strong and free in America! So, together lets prepare ourselves for the days ahead by reminding ourselves who we are and what Americans stand for. We'll celebrate the meaning of our nation's blueprints, our Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, which are the threads that weave our past into the fabric necessary for the survival of American exceptionalism. Our founders declared "we were born the heirs of freedom," and despite our difficulties and disagreements, we remain one nation under God in freedom, indivisible. Through visits to historical sites and patriotic events, we'll share the importance of America's foundation. We encourage you to support the pro-America events we'll be privileged to participate in during these coming weeks. Discover the ties that bind Americans, our history, our traditions, and the exceptional nature of our country!
Scourge Of Liberals Every Where!
You Tube · 5/19/2011 · Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger)
Jim Robinson Rides Again! Yes, Folks. A Keyboard With The Speed Of Light! Leaving Liberals Everywhere In The Dust!. And A hearty "Get Out Of The Way You Marxists"! Go To Cuba! You'll Like It Better There!
Yes Folks! FreeRepublic Is On The Move! Striking Fear Into The Hearts Of Liberals The World Over!
Okay, I just wanted to make a you tube post to see how it looks. I couldn't think of anything else on short notice so I thought of The Lone Ranger.
Jim, This is a great site and a great idea. We really need to get this thing up and running. I'm sure it will be a big attraction for FReepers.
Yes Folks! FreeRepublic Is On The Move! Striking Fear Into The Hearts Of Liberals The World Over!
Okay, I just wanted to make a you tube post to see how it looks. I couldn't think of anything else on short notice so I thought of The Lone Ranger.
Jim, This is a great site and a great idea. We really need to get this thing up and running. I'm sure it will be a big attraction for FReepers.
My original comment was "I hope I have done this right." Thanks to the edit feature I can now say, yep. I did pretty good for my first post here :)
Obama gas station in Columbia raising eyebrows
· May, 18 2011 · Me
Can you believe it? Some nitwit names his service station Obama. Well, It takes all kinds I suppose. lol
Fiddlstix:
That was pretty easy. Nice format. It shouldn't take a lot to master posting here. A couple of tries to get familiar and "away we go" :)
That was pretty easy. Nice format. It shouldn't take a lot to master posting here. A couple of tries to get familiar and "away we go" :)
Sarah Palin: The Tea Party Movement is... the future of politics..
HILLMAN: CORY GARDNER SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE NOD
The Colorado Statesman · 9/24/2010 · By Mark Hillman
To anyone who still believes the National Rifle Association cares more about protecting your Second Amendment rights than it does about kissing up to powerful politicians, it's time to wake up and smell the coffee.
For the NRA, the Second Amendment has become little more than an expedient tool for raising money, striking political compromises, and maintaining access to those in power.
This week, the NRAs Political Victory Fund endorsed liberal Democrat Congresswoman Betsy Markey, who cares so deeply about the Second Amendment that she didnt even bother to return the NRAs survey when she first ran for Congress two years ago.
So why did the NRA cast its lot with Markey now?
Its simple: the NRA likes to play it safe by backing incumbents, even those whose support of gun rights is as sturdy as a soggy role of toilet paper. When the NRA endorsed liberal Democrat Sen. Harry Reid, NRA lobbyist Chris Cox explained that its long-standing policy gives preference to incumbent candidates who have voted with the NRA on key issues.
For the NRA, the Second Amendment has become little more than an expedient tool for raising money, striking political compromises, and maintaining access to those in power.
This week, the NRAs Political Victory Fund endorsed liberal Democrat Congresswoman Betsy Markey, who cares so deeply about the Second Amendment that she didnt even bother to return the NRAs survey when she first ran for Congress two years ago.
So why did the NRA cast its lot with Markey now?
Its simple: the NRA likes to play it safe by backing incumbents, even those whose support of gun rights is as sturdy as a soggy role of toilet paper. When the NRA endorsed liberal Democrat Sen. Harry Reid, NRA lobbyist Chris Cox explained that its long-standing policy gives preference to incumbent candidates who have voted with the NRA on key issues.
Testing a youtube url as an embed:
Go to full screen, click on "Settings: 1080p HD" (bottom right corner). The night scenes towards the end are especially cool.
Real Clear Politics · September 22, 2010 ·
"The bigger government gets, the more difficult it gets to change it and manage it," Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) said.
"Off-the-Cuff" "Foot-in-Mouth" disease comment by Meg --Drago
Fresno Bee · 9-22-2010 · John Ellis
Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman on Tuesday told the San Jose Mercury News editorial board that "Fresno looks like Detroit. It's awful."
According to the Mercury News website, Whitman was commenting on Fresno's economic state and the effect of recession on the region, and the former eBay CEO's campaign said as much in a statement released this morning.
"It was clear in the interview that Meg was talking about the economic duress in Fresno and the awful pain that results from record high unemployment," Whitman spokesman Andrea Jones Rivera said in an e-mail. "Meg knows that Fresno cannot be left behind as it has been in the past when the economic situation around the state gets better but Fresno doesn't respond as quickly."
But Tom Holyoke, a political science professor at California State University, Fresno, said Whitman should know better...
According to the Mercury News website, Whitman was commenting on Fresno's economic state and the effect of recession on the region, and the former eBay CEO's campaign said as much in a statement released this morning.
"It was clear in the interview that Meg was talking about the economic duress in Fresno and the awful pain that results from record high unemployment," Whitman spokesman Andrea Jones Rivera said in an e-mail. "Meg knows that Fresno cannot be left behind as it has been in the past when the economic situation around the state gets better but Fresno doesn't respond as quickly."
But Tom Holyoke, a political science professor at California State University, Fresno, said Whitman should know better...
My Freeper Site Testing
You Tube · Sept 17, 2010 · NMAWorldEdition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrcIWgF5cYs&feature=player_embedded
Allen West, a true Constitutional patriot! Florida is blessed to have this honorable man to represent us in Congress as of November 3, 2010!--SeekTheTruth
http://www.allenwestforcongress.com/ · September 18, 2010 · Lieutenant Colonel Allen B West (US Army, Ret)
"If you push a negative hard and deep enough it will break through into its counter side".....Eleventh Rule of Tactics
"Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it"......Thirteenth Rule of Tactics
Greetings my fellow riders, South Floridians, and all Americans, it is time for our monthly political assessment. First, I just want to thank you all for your support during the August primary election....as well thanks for coming up and telling me how you appreciate this column.
The two quotes from above did not come from any brilliant military strategist. They come from the book written by Saul Alinsky entitled, "Rules for Radicals; A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals". This book was written in 1971 by Mr Alinsky, a Chicago native, and has been referred to by many members of the Democrat party, some rather senior. The book's tone is set right from the beginning with its author's acknowledgement to "the first radical known to man", Lucifer.
I truly believe the major story which dominates this election season is that of character assassination. We are seeing less of an ideological debate on the prescient issues affecting our Republic between contenders. This has seemingly been replaced by the ever intensifying 11th and 13th rules from Alinsky's book. The fact that many incumbents are using their vast campaign coffers, not to present their case, but rather demonize their opponents is becoming more apparent.
"Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it"......Thirteenth Rule of Tactics
Greetings my fellow riders, South Floridians, and all Americans, it is time for our monthly political assessment. First, I just want to thank you all for your support during the August primary election....as well thanks for coming up and telling me how you appreciate this column.
The two quotes from above did not come from any brilliant military strategist. They come from the book written by Saul Alinsky entitled, "Rules for Radicals; A Pragmatic Primer for Realistic Radicals". This book was written in 1971 by Mr Alinsky, a Chicago native, and has been referred to by many members of the Democrat party, some rather senior. The book's tone is set right from the beginning with its author's acknowledgement to "the first radical known to man", Lucifer.
I truly believe the major story which dominates this election season is that of character assassination. We are seeing less of an ideological debate on the prescient issues affecting our Republic between contenders. This has seemingly been replaced by the ever intensifying 11th and 13th rules from Alinsky's book. The fact that many incumbents are using their vast campaign coffers, not to present their case, but rather demonize their opponents is becoming more apparent.
Way to go, Mike Pence!
Washington Post · September 18, 2010 · By Felicia Sonmez
Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) took the top spot Saturday in a presidential straw poll of social conservatives meeting in Washington, a surprise victory over last year's overwhelming favorite, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee.
Pence placed first with 24 percent in the straw poll of 723 social conservatives at the Family Research Council's fifth annual Values Voter Summit. Huckabee took second place with 22 percent, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney came in third with 13 percent and former House speaker Newt Gingrich took fourth with 10 percent.
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin took fifth with 7 percent. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, another potential 2012 GOP hopeful, took 1 percent of the straw poll vote.
Pence beat out 16 other leading Republicans on the straw poll ballot. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) were originally to appear on the ballot but asked to have their names removed. Pawlenty, who is on a trade mission in Asia, told reporters on a conference call Friday that he "didn't think it would be appropriate to participate" in the straw poll if he couldn't attend the summit.
Pence placed first with 24 percent in the straw poll of 723 social conservatives at the Family Research Council's fifth annual Values Voter Summit. Huckabee took second place with 22 percent, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney came in third with 13 percent and former House speaker Newt Gingrich took fourth with 10 percent.
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin took fifth with 7 percent. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, another potential 2012 GOP hopeful, took 1 percent of the straw poll vote.
Pence beat out 16 other leading Republicans on the straw poll ballot. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.) were originally to appear on the ballot but asked to have their names removed. Pawlenty, who is on a trade mission in Asia, told reporters on a conference call Friday that he "didn't think it would be appropriate to participate" in the straw poll if he couldn't attend the summit.
Coons is going down...
NRSC · Sept 17, 2010 · Staff
While the Associated Press reports that Democrat U.S. Senate hopeful Chris Coons (D-DE) claims he successfully restored his county to financial health and is ready to do the same for the federal government, an examination of Coons record as New Castle County Executive shows otherwise.
In fact, by Coons own standard, he led the county from being fundamentally sound to the verge of bankruptcy in just four years, lamenting that the county was 18 months from being out of money and unable to operate.
As New Castle Countys spending skyrocketed by 10 percent under Coons leadership, he shifted the burden for his irresponsibility to taxpayers with three massive property tax hikes of 5 percent, 17.5 percent and 25 percent respectively. In 2008, Fitch Ratings downgraded the countys rating outlook from stable to negative because the countys cash balances were decreasing under Coons reckless stewardship.
In fact, by Coons own standard, he led the county from being fundamentally sound to the verge of bankruptcy in just four years, lamenting that the county was 18 months from being out of money and unable to operate.
As New Castle Countys spending skyrocketed by 10 percent under Coons leadership, he shifted the burden for his irresponsibility to taxpayers with three massive property tax hikes of 5 percent, 17.5 percent and 25 percent respectively. In 2008, Fitch Ratings downgraded the countys rating outlook from stable to negative because the countys cash balances were decreasing under Coons reckless stewardship.
Go, Christine!
youtube · 9/17/2010 · Christine O'Donnell & Chris Coons
The Closing Statements of last night's debate -- Coons first then O'Donnell. Compare & contrast an entrenched politician (Coons) vs the candidate of the people (O'Donnell). Loved it! :-)
Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network · 9/17/2010 · by Bobby Schindler
September 17, 2010 (Statement from Terri's Life & Hope Network) - It has been 49 days since Trisha Duguay has gone without any food or water after her feeding tube was removed. Her husband made this decision shortly after Trisha had unsuccessful surgery for a brain tumor that was discovered just after the couple was married.
The family has started a Facebook page to lend support to Trisha and her family titled, "From Bride to Angel." So far, over 4,000 people have supported the family.
While what is happening to Mrs. Duguay is not receiving a lot of media attention, Terri's Life & Hope Network expresses concern with the manner in which some media outlets are portraying the situation, treating Trisha's prolonged death and going without food and hydration-for over 7 weeks now-as an act of compassion.
The family has started a Facebook page to lend support to Trisha and her family titled, "From Bride to Angel." So far, over 4,000 people have supported the family.
While what is happening to Mrs. Duguay is not receiving a lot of media attention, Terri's Life & Hope Network expresses concern with the manner in which some media outlets are portraying the situation, treating Trisha's prolonged death and going without food and hydration-for over 7 weeks now-as an act of compassion.
Murk should bow out... Go, Miller, GO!!
The Hill · 9/17/2010 · by Elise Viebeck
Though he didn't name her specifically, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) blasted Senate colleague Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.) Friday morning during a speech to the Values Voters Summit.
"Even in Alaska, the home of bacon, they threw out that senator," DeMint told an applauding crowd as he discussed the Tea Party movement.
He also took the opportunity to praise Murkowski's challenger, local Alaska attorney Joe Miller, to whom she conceded the Republican Senate primary on Sept. 1, and to express his fondness for the Tea Party movement.
"Tea parties? I've been to a lot of them," he said to more applause.
He went on to criticize "senior Republicans in the Senate" for not supporting insurgents.
"Some of our establishment friends are not really happy with me, or you," he said.
With comments like these, DeMint has increasingly found himself at the center of tensions between establishment Republicans and rising Tea Party challengers.
"Even in Alaska, the home of bacon, they threw out that senator," DeMint told an applauding crowd as he discussed the Tea Party movement.
He also took the opportunity to praise Murkowski's challenger, local Alaska attorney Joe Miller, to whom she conceded the Republican Senate primary on Sept. 1, and to express his fondness for the Tea Party movement.
"Tea parties? I've been to a lot of them," he said to more applause.
He went on to criticize "senior Republicans in the Senate" for not supporting insurgents.
"Some of our establishment friends are not really happy with me, or you," he said.
With comments like these, DeMint has increasingly found himself at the center of tensions between establishment Republicans and rising Tea Party challengers.
I wondered if Donna's links would translate.
Damn, the link didn't work either, maybe I did it wrongly.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3141929/posts