August 31, 2005
CA officially selects a religion
Christians are now persona non gratis in the University of California school system. The state of California is now officially, according to the University system, a state sponsor of the naturalist religion and no other religions will be tolerated or allowed in the University system.
In related news, the United States Air Force agrees to punish Christians as well. The University system is now rejecting any course that has been taught by any private, home, or religious school that contains any reference to creationism or intelligent design; or even any that actually mention that FACT that Darwin's theory of evolution is actually a theory. They are also rejecting any history course that mentions Christians, including a course called "Christianity’s Influence on American History," even if the courses are actually based on facts. Since the course NAME contains the word "Christian," it is verboten in the California University system. This is what happens when the government gets too involved in the education system. The STATE has no business, indeed NO need, even no real reason to be in the business of education. The state does not need state schools. The entire state university system should be scrapped -- private institutions will very quickly and easily take their place. Unfortunately, there are too many with vested interests in the state-run education system for reason to enter into the system. Watch this case closely, as it will likely reach the Supreme Court (after getting through the morons on the 9th circuit court), and could have a very far-reaching impact on ALL education and religion in this country. (Hat tip to Cross Blogging).Posted by: Ogre at 07:28 AM | Comments (7) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
No Fishing
The North Carolina Legislature will simply not adjourn. The longer they are in session, the more of YOUR money will be taken from you. Their latest move requires a fishing license for fishing in the ocean. Why? The same reason the Democrat-controlled North Carolina Legislature does 95% of what they do -- to take more money from working people to give to the people THEY like.
In addition, it used to be that you could fish in your own county without a license, since you lived there. This new law that requires licenses for salt-water fishing also abolishes the old rule that allows that -- now if you fish in a pond in your backyard, you better have a fishing license. Of course, that government "enforcer" will have a hard time not getting shot for trespassing on MY property... The new law is expected to raise $18 million. And who gets to spend it? Not ANY elected official, but "the Marine Fisheries Commission." In other words, unelected bureaucrats gets to spend MORE money with absolutely ZERO accountability. This IS your Democrat-controlled legislature in action.Posted by: Ogre at 05:00 AM | Comments (5) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
August 30, 2005
Dirty, FILTHY NC Legislature
North Carolina now has a lottery.
You may remember that I mentioned a week ago that there was a BIPARTISAN group of Senators opposed to the lottery, and the current balance of power in the Senate was 26 opposed to the lottery, 24 supporting it. Of the 26 opposed, 21 were Republicans and 5 were Democrats. All 24 supporters were Democrats. Earlier this week, the Senate "leader" declared that the lottery was "dead" until next year, as he couldn't change anyone's vote. Today the Senate decided to meet and vote. NO VOTES CHANGED. The final vote was 24-24. The Lieutenant Governor (D) cast the tiebreaker, making the vote 25-24. The Charlotte Observer Story describes how it happened, but not quite accurately. After the Senate was done with all their business last week, allegedly for the year, Senator John Garwood, (R-Wilkes) was injured and was at home recovering from an infection. Senator Harry Brown (R-Onslow) left for his "Honeymoon." Then the Democrats forced an unconstitutional vote to cram the lottery down the throats of North Carolina voters. Of course the Constitution long-ceased to matter to Democrats in this state. There are no details on how Senator Garwood was injured. There was also no word on how Senator Brown was funding his honeymoon. It certainly seems to me to be much more than a coincidence that the only two senators missing from the Senate when a vote "suddenly" appeared were two Republicans who opposed the lottery. The North Carolina Democrat Legislature is dirtier than New Orleans right now.Posted by: Ogre at 04:44 PM | Comments (8) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Katrina Updates
Wow.
This one is much worse than I imagined. Sure, I'd read all the stories about the "bowl" of New Orleans, but you never really believe it can happen. This is really, really bad. I'm starting to think it's time to cut our losses and just abandon New Orleans to the ocean. For good updates, see Michelle Malkin. An up to the minute update blog can be found at a local TV station. Updated continuously. Hugh Hewitt is suggesting a coordinated blogger fund-raising effort for this one. Glennn Reynolds suggests Thursday. But seriously -- one of the major levees has broken and the city continues to flood. One thing I don't see mentioned much is that the storm is still dropping rain UPRIVER. More and more water is destined to head into the area. The water can only get deeper because the pumps have no power to pump. It is time to give up? I don't mean to stop helping the people, I'm just wondering if this is when we should get the people out and just leave the land there underwater. It is below sea level. Would the cost of draining and attempting to restore that area, certainly to be in excess of $30 billion, actually be worth it?Posted by: Ogre at 03:45 PM | Comments (11) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
HomeSpun Symposium RIP
Well, I think it's finally time to declare the Homespun Symposium from The Homespun Bloggers dead. The last time an actual Homespun Symposium question was posted was... well... so long ago that it doesn't show up on the main page any more.
There it is, August 8th. Six responses from over, well, a lot of bloggers. That's not too bad, but these things can't go on forever. Hey, they're still putting out Homespun Radio, so that's pretty cool. But for now, at least, I'll give up on the answering of weekly Homespun Symposium questions. If anyone sees them start back up, let me know, as they were almost always a lot of fun!Posted by: Ogre at 01:03 PM | Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Subscriptions for Soldiers
One of the Google Ads led to a site called Subscriptions for Soldiers. This is a site that
gives you a chance to personally show the hardworking men and women in America’s armed forces how much you truly appreciate their sacrifice. For only $10 you can send a gift subscription to active servicemen and women serving around the world right now.
That sounds pretty good! Has anyone else heard anything about this site or the group promoting it (PriMedia)? I'd love to hear someone that knows this group is on the up and up before promoting them and sending them some of my cash...
Posted by: Ogre at 11:02 AM | Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
A Man's Man
It's been a little while since I've seen some quizzes making the rounds. But Phin provided me a link to a nice quiz:
| John Wayne You scored 50% Tough, 4% Roguish, 19% Friendly, and 28% Charming! |
You, my friend, are a man's man, the original true grit, one tough talking, swaggering son of a bitch. You're not a bad guy, on the contrary, you're the ultimate good guy, but you're one tough character, rough and tumble, ready for anything. You call the shots and go your own way, and if some screwy dame is willing to accept your terms, that's just fine by you. Otherwise, you'll just hit the open trail and stay true to yourself. You stand up for what you believe and can handle any situation, usually by rushing into the thick of the action. You're not polished and you're not overly warm, but you're a straight shooter and a real stand up guy. Co-stars include Lauren Bacall and Maureen O'Hara, tough broads who can take care of themselves.
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My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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| Link: The Classic Leading Man Test written by gidgetgoes on Ok Cupid |
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Zoo Idiots
8 complete and total morons from England have decided that they are equivalent to animals and are participating in a zoo exhibit -- 5 women and 3 men. The zoo claims that "the human is just another primate." Total foolishness and absolute ignorance of reality. Stupid moronic idiot Tom Mahoney said, ""A lot of people think humans are above other animals. When they see humans as animals, here, it kind of reminds us that we're not that special." Hey, dumb ass Tom, WE ARE! You stupid fool, we ARE superior to animals! YOU might not be, but humans in general ARE NOT animals. Anyone who thinks humans are the same as animals is a complete and total ass. Many of these morons believe in natural selection -- if that's the case, then how are humans NOT superior? Their own theories refute their own theories! These people are idiots. I don't understand why they even get any news coverage. My theory is that they are so stupid and SO far removed from reality, that they are actually newsworthy. No matter what, they are 100% idiots and fools.Posted by: Ogre at 07:02 AM | Comments (9) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Democrats Attack Libertarians
The Democrats, through one of their various enforcer-arms (the Board of Elections), has made an attempt to destroy the Libertarian Party in North Carolina. Why? Because they don't like competition.
The Board of Elections has removed the ability of people to register with the party of their choice by decertifying the Libertarian Party in North Carolina. Another blogger, Rusty Sheridan is now not allowed to run for Charlotte Mayor, even after already registering. He is still trying, however. Why would the Democrats in North Carolina do this? Instead, I believe the ballot access ought to be MORE open, not less. Currently North Carolina requires 70,000 people to sign a petition to have a party "certified." That's not right -- what if an entire town, 20,000 people, want to form their own political party. In North Carolina, they cannot. That's wrong. Then again, the Democrats in North Carolina rule the state with an iron fist -- they don't like any competition in any way, shape or form. Do you still support Democrats? (Linked to Stop the ACLU Trackback Party).Posted by: Ogre at 05:00 AM | Comments (13) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
August 29, 2005
Open Borders?
Lou Dobbs had it right on the money when he said, "We are a nation of immigrants, and there is no more diverse and welcoming society than ours. But we are first a nation of laws, and upholding those laws and our national values makes this great country of ours possible."
What happens if we do not uphold those laws? Dobbs goes on.Failure to secure our borders means that we will continue to lose the war on drugs and lose a generation of Americans to those drugs. It also means the crushing burden of our failed immigration and homeland security policies will continue to fall exclusively on the shoulders of working men and women. Not only do illegal aliens and those who employ them cost the nation tens of billions of dollars in social services, principally in health care and education, they also depress wages for American citizens by an estimated $200 billion a year.
[Note: The following was written by Mustang, a retired Marine officer who blogs at Social Sense. This is reprinted in full with his gracious permission, and we'll be featuring more of his work next week.]
Posted by: Ogre at 02:57 PM | Comments (4) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
War Stories
Do you know any firsthand stories from the war in Iraq? Dawn Miller is looking for stories from Iraq. She says:
I'm looking for true stories of faith, miracles love and compassion in the midst of war from our soldiers in Iraq. If anyone has a story to share, they can email me at walkbyj@aol.com. Remind them to put "Somebody's Been Praying For Me" in the subject heading and to list their contact info. I will review the stories and contact them in the order they're received.
Thanks and God Bless!
Dawn Miller
She's a published author/screenwriter looking for information. Her bio is in the extended entry.
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New Blog Carnival Showcase
Here is it! The New Blog Showcase Carnival! This is the showcase carnival that showcases new blogs. Any blog that's less than 3 months old is eligible. This is the carnival that highlights those new blogs. This week we've got a whopping ONE entry.
The View From the Cheap Seats
Now this one is one that's going to get on my blogroll right away. It's a blog dedicated to "Cabarrus County, NC local news and politics" -- that's the county over from me, so I am very interested. Cabarrus county seems to be getting the same disease Mecklenburg County has -- and it's spreading to various other counties -- the disease is socialism. As a submitted post, he submits Politics in an Odd-Numbered Year X: Odell Stops that Big, Yellow Taxi and Skips on the Fare. That post is a long, detailed post describing annexation rights. Even if you're not in the area, you should go read, as I bet this same thing is happening in your area. Folks, this IS the New Blog Carnival Showcase. Go ahead, head on over to that blog and comment. Don't you remember when you started out and appreciated that comment? Make people like the New Blog Carnival Showcase so we can keep this thing going! This post included in NZ Bear's Uber Carnivals post.
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Favorite Quote
Richard Combs, of Combs Spouts Off, is asking for favorite quotes. I'll provide two.
I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Sometimes worded as "one life to lose." Either way, it's one of my all-time favorites. Also:
It's a 106 miles to Chicago. We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.Feel free to name the speakers in the comments.
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Hurricane Prayers
Wow.
I was in Florida during Hurricane Andrew (another Category 5 hurricane), and I saw the massive damage that was done. I cannot image what's happening in Louisiana. Please take a moment now to say a prayer for those who are in the path of this absolutely devastating storm. I will likely feel some from the storm, but I'm so far inland it will likely only be a heavy rain -- nothing like the southern end of the state of LA. Wow. Hear more at Boudicca's Voice -- she's in Florida and knows these storms up close.Posted by: Ogre at 09:01 AM | Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Tarheel Tavern #27
Here it is! The long-awaited and anticipated Tarheel Tavern #27 is here!
This is the blog carnival of North Carolina bloggers -- it features posts by or about the Tarheel state. This week's "theme" was Memories. So let's see where our memories take us for this week: First up is a rather current memory, Justin Thibault at The View From the Cheap Seats. He brings us Politicsin an Odd-Numbered Year XVI: The Musical -- a post including great song lyrics that highlight North Carolina bureaucracy in action. A sample (sung to the tune of Y.M.C.A.):
They build across the state, projects are always late
But you can work your magic hard... You gotta call
NC-D-O-T
You gotta call
NC-D-O-T
Good stuff, there! Next up is Phin of Phin's Blog (Phin is in NC? Geez, I need to pay more attention). He submits A new level of geekness. He describes some encounters with O/S 2 Warp (Is that an actual O/S still?). I'm not sure how that fits in with the "Memories" theme, but that's okay. Are there people who really don't know what O/S Warp is? Oh yeah, I *AM* a geek. Another entry is from one of my favorite blog layouts, Poetic Acceptance. Erin submits I remember... do you?. Her entry talks about a naked 2-year old watching TV. She remembers a time lost (read her entry for more), but as a matter of fact, I'm watching TV in the buff right now. Oh wait, was that TMI? Sorry.
Next up in the Tavern is Lenslinger at Viewfinder Blues with Bad Boys, Bad Boys. He's got a great story of a time in the past when he was, like most of us have at one time or another, surviving on Ramen Noodles.
If you have never lived off Ramen Noodles, you have really missed an experience. Seriously. Heck, I STILL like to eat them now and then -- they really are good, if you ask me!
Finally, Bora Zivkovic of Science and Politics, the primary driver behind this wonderful Tarheel Tavern, provides us with the back room of the Tavern with a spin around North Carolina and even MORE NC Bloggers and what they're doing!
Yes, there really ARE more people than just me blogging from North Carolina, quite a few doing a MUCH better job at writing than I am. I bet I've had more writings rejected by publishers than anyone else in North Carolina -- including professional journals. Maybe I should ask Bora for tips on getting published there...
So thanks for stopping along! Head over and read some of these wonderful submissions from around North Carolina -- you will NOT regret it.
Also appearing in TTLB's Ubercarnival page.
Posted by: Ogre at 07:30 AM | Comments (8) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Charlotte Observer Continues Socialist Support
The Charlotte Observer continues to be consistent in it's total support of socialism. They really, honestly do not like capitalism or freedom at all. At issue here is the grossly expensive "Teapot Museum" that I mentioned previously.
The museum will cost at least $10 million. And it will have teapots. That's about it. And you are paying for it, as there is apparently going to be federal funding for it as well. But the Observer continues to support it. Why? Because it isone of the finest collections of teapots in the world
Well then, I guess it's okay. Idiots. Hey Charlotte Observer, if you think this teapot museum is such a wonderful idea, why don't YOU pay for it? Why can it only be done if everyone ELSE pays for it? I will never understand those who hate freedom so much.
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August 28, 2005
New Neighbor #28
I'm a little late today with my New Neighbor post. But it's here! This is the weekly feature where I link to and describe one of my neighbors from the Evangelical Blogroll (way down there on the left side). Be sure to head on over and visit -- what else did you have to do right now?
This week's neighbor isDefiant Lamb
This week's neighbor is a little different -- usually each week I search for only current blogs that are updated daily. The Professor Steve from the Defiant Lamb just recently posted (Friday), not having posted since July 14th! But he posts that he IS coming back to post more often. So, Professor Steve, let's see some posting! There's not much on Dr. Steve's About Me Page, but he's married with 4 boys (WOW!) and appears to be a professor in the Arts. His posts are far from regular at the moment, but perhaps we'll see more soon. He does have some really good posts about the war in Iraq. And many other excellent posts about fatherhood. So, good readers, head on over to visit him and encourage him to continue blogging! He's been blogging on and off for over a year now, so get him to continue in this madness!
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Recycled Funnies
Since I'm at the beach this weekend, hopefully without rain, this morning I'll point you to the Wednesday Funnies over at One Happy Dog Speaks from this past week.
If you missed them, head on over and check them out. The usual New Neighbor Feature will appear late tonight, and the Tarheel Tavern will be up Monday morning.Posted by: Ogre at 09:02 AM | Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
August 27, 2005
Tarheel Tavern Coming Soon...
If you're here today looking for the Tarheel Tavern, you're going to have to come back later! Yes, I am hosting the wonderful Tavern this week, but I'm at the North Carolina Beach (Holden Beach, near Southport) today, so the tavern won't be posted until Monday mid-morning. Of course, this means you still have time to make submissions to the carnival -- the email is in the upper right corner.
Posted by: Ogre at 03:11 PM | Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Sorta Blogless Saturday
I'm at the beach today, so there's not much to see here, sorry.
Head on over to Tammi's World -- she almost always has a question for Saturdays.Posted by: Ogre at 12:51 PM | Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
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