October 25, 2007
CMS and the Law
A little local news to Charlotte -- did you know that the lords attorneys for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg fiefdom have decided that laws just don't apply to the rulers board members? The law says no state employee shall:
(1) Take any active part in managing a campaign, or campaign for political office or otherwise engage in political activity while on duty or within any period of time during which he is expected to perform services for which he receives compensation from the State; (2) Otherwise use the authority of his position, or utilize State funds, supplies or vehicles to secure support for or oppose any candidate, party, or issue in an election involving candidates for office or party nominations, or affect the results thereof.
However, the board says that the superintendent of schools "may advocate for passage of the bonds using taxpayer dollars." Apparently, according to the
Thus, it MUST TAKE A [political advocacy] POSITION WITH REGARD TO THE BOND PROPOSAL AND SUBSIDIZE THE POSITION THAT IT TAKES [with tax dollars]...." [added]
The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the growing needs of the bureaucracy. Keep that in mind -- the school system exists to spend money and expand -- NOT to educate anyone, anytime, or anywhere. Have I mentioned that public schools are just plain evil before? Oh, and since all this is in support of more taxes and expanding government; and since the state of North Carolina is ruled with an iron fist by Democrats, there's no need to expect any more from this. It's only illegal if Democrats don't like it; and it's never illegal if it helps Democrats. Laws are for suckers.
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October 24, 2007
Nascar and Congress
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Boxer Politicizes Fire
SHAME ON YOU BARBARA BOXER!
SAN DIEGANS & PRO-TROOP GROUP CONDEMN SENATOR BOXER FOR POLITICIZING FIRESTORM WITH COMMENTS ON IRAQ
The nation’s largest pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org) is speaking out to condemn Senator Barbara Boxer for politicizing the southern California fires.
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A Pig is a Pig
When Tom Burnett Sr. was helping to pick a memorial to Flight 93, he objected vehemently to the planting of a huge Islamic shaped crescent on the crash site. The Project asked if he would be okay with the Crescent of Embrace design if they didn't call it a crescent. He said no way:
What the hell? You change words. A pig is a pig!No doubt about that.
"How about if we don't CALL it a crescent?" (Click pic for larger image)
See that Memorial Plaza that is situated roughly in the position of the star on an Islamic crescent and star flag? It marks the crash site. It doesn't have to be CALLED an Islamic star for this placement as the star on an Islamic flag to be inappropriate.
Mountain Goat and the 44 blocks
From PJ Country comes news of the Memorial Project's latest effort to help architect Paul Murdoch adjust the disguise on his terrorist memorializing design, just enough for him to slip through gate security.
"Mountain Goat" called the Memorial Project a few weeks ago to ask about the 44 inscribed translucent blocks that are to be emplaced along the flight path. (There were 40 heroes and 4 terrorists on the flight.)
The person he spoke to said that the three translucent marble blocks that were to be inscribed with the 9/11 date are going to be replaced with a single block, "roughly the length three of the other blocks would have been."
That would reduce the block count from 44 to 42, but would it actually fix anything?
Whether the 9/11 date is inscribed on three blocks or one, these blocks are to be built into a separate section of Memorial Wall that is centered on the bisector of the giant crescent. That is the exact position of the star on an Islamic crescent and star flag. Thus the date goes to the Islamic flag--the date goes to the terrorists--no matter how many blocks are used.
See that trail that enters the Memorial Plaza (the star on the flag) from the left? It divides the Memorial Wall into separate upper and lower sections. The upper section has the 9/11 date inscribed. You can see that this upper section of wall is centered on the bisector of the giant crescent (the exact position of an Islamic star). Click for larger image.
End it, don't mend it
No amount of tweaking the design can alter its terrorist memorializing intent. "Fix" every one of the half dozen large scale terrorist memorializing features in the design by making them all a little bit "off," and it only establishes the long term Islamo-fascist goal of one day restoring the Crescent mosque to its intended configuration, the same way the jihadists now use re-possession of the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem (the Dome of the Rock) as a motivation driving the Jews out of Israel.
Most ridiculous of all is the Bowl of Embrace redesign, which leaves every particle of the original Crescent of Embrace design completely intact, only adding some surrounding trees. http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z36/AlecRawls/CrescentandBowlstacked65.jpg "Here, put on this burka, then you can sneak your bomb on board the airplane."
The proper answer, when someone is caught trying to sneak an Islamo-fascist plot through gate security, is not to tell him to go back outside and try again. It is to cart him away.
If you want to join us outraged protesting bloggers
- in objecting to planting an Islamic symbol instead of an American one on the crash site,
- in objecting to its pointing to Mecca and the terrorists' intended target,
- in objecting to dishonoring the memory of the people who fought the terrorists on Flight 93
- in pointing out how Paul Murdoch cleverly and symbolically cast the passenger and crew out of the Islamic heavens in the design while the terrorists are inside the Islamic heavens
- in pointing out how the date and the site are dedicated to the terrorists
- in pointing out the numerous redundant mosque design features
- in pointing out the terrorist memorializing features
- and post along with us on Wednesdays,
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NC Education: For the Diploma
Well, at least they're being honest. A new government bureaucratic legislative panel has been formed to "increase high school graduation rates" in North Carolina. But hey, they'll be spending $7 million to "encourage" successful initiatives.
Please note what the "panel" is not concerned with: education. They honestly do not care about education or learning. The public schools are NOT interested in how much anyone learns, seriously. Once again, some within the system (the teachers) may be concerned with that, but the public school system DOES NOT CARE. If you want to know why the education system exists today, please read this book. Again, it's long and detailed, but it's scarily honest: In 1840, the literacy rate in America was between 93 and ONE HUNDRED percent.By 1940 the literacy rate for whites was 96%, for blacks, 80%.
Six decades later, at the end of the twentieth century, the National Adult Literacy Survey and the National Assessment of Educational Progress say 40 percent of blacks and 17 percent of whites can’t read at all. Put another way, black illiteracy doubled, white illiteracy quadrupled. Before you think of anything else in regard to these numbers, think of this: we spend three to four times as much real money on schooling as we did sixty years ago, but sixty years ago virtually everyone, black or white, could read.
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October 23, 2007
Weird Search Results
Okay, this is SO what I was going for. My life as a blogger is now complete. Well, I was going for the #1 result, but I'll settle for #4. I'm now the #4 result when searching google for cheat programs dota pimp my peon. I'm so happy.
Oh, but only when using Google in Greek. Just thought I'd share.Posted by: Ogre at 07:05 PM | Comments (20) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Hillary Scandals
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States vs. Feds
Do states have any say in anything? If the federal government makes a declaration, can any state, at any time, contradict their statements? Seriously, think about that question for a moment before you read on -- is there anything the federal government can say where the states can just tell the feds to get lost?
Keep in mind, according to the US Constitution, once the supreme law of the land:The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
In other words, according to that ancient document, the states can nearly ALWAYS tell the federal government to take a hike. That's how things are supposed to be. Unless the law is supported by the Constitution directly, states are supposed to make up their own mind. So then why can't California (and a few other states) make their own rules regarding auto emissions? California asked the EPA (there was the first mistake) for permission to make more restrictions on cars driving in the state. Apparently the EPA said "no." And for some reason, California said, "Gee, okay." Hey California, how about growing a pair? Oh, right, it's California. But seriously, if California decided they wanted to create their own emission standards, how in the world could the federal government stop them? This is something I would LOVE to see. I'd love to see each state make their own standards and have the federal government run around trying to stop them. States SHOULD do this. I know, you people who favor the auto industry say that it would be impossible for auto makers to comply with 50 different sets of regulations. I say, "SO WHAT!?!" That's a GOOD thing! It would make for more competition! It might make cars more expensive -- again, good for competition! I can see regional auto manufacturers! Man, would that be great. But "Big Auto" could never have that -- it might cut into their profits. Once again, this shows that freedom can work -- and should work. It also shows that the federal government, state governments, and industry all working together CAN crush freedom. Oh, how I yearn for freedom.
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Turkey to Iraq
And no, I'm not talking about the Turkeys in the US Congress who wanted to instigate members of the country Turkey. I'm talking about Turks who are headed to Iraq.
Can someone explain the US reaction here? I try to keep up with world affairs. I try and keep informed about what's going on (because I know it might affect me, even if it shouldn't). But I don't understand what the US is so upset about. I think they should be happy and excited! Turkey is being attacked by terrorists from Iraq. Turkey wants to go into Iraq and kill the terrorists. How is this any different from what the US did? Why would the US want to stop them, other than just to be the only world's policeman? Turkey has soldiers that have been kidnapped by people in Iraq. I think Turkey should go get them back, post haste, no matter what the US says. Update: Now Turkey says:"Cease-fires is possible between states and regular forces," Babacan said. "The problem here is that we're dealing with a terrorist organization." The PKK has called on Turkey not to attack Iraq, claiming that a unilateral rebel cease-fire declared in June was still in place although it did not halt fighting.
Hey, anyone want this guy to help our country out? He's really calling it like it is. The terrorists are actually claiming they have already stopped attacking -- despite just killing some Turkish forces! They're terrorists -- go get 'em, Babacan. Go get your soldiers back!
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Henderson County NEEDS cash
So says their board of county commissioners and school board. And predictably, the very first thing they use to support the tax increase is "For The Children:"
Our schools depend on it.
Liars. These people are incompetent. They're irresponsible with money. They have no fiscal common sense. And they're not above using and saying ANYTHING to get more cash to spend. For example, they're complaining it's the end of the world because they NEED $31 million to build two schools. And they've NEEDED this money for ELEVEN YEARS! Yes, the entire school system will fail if they don't get a dump truck load of cash ELEVEN YEARS AGO. And we're supposed to take them seriously. And they lie about the purpose and who will be affected by the "land transfer tax." They claim that it will "spread that burden to those who are creating the growth in our county." That's simply a lie. Know who has to pay that tax, primarily? Anyone who wants to LEAVE the "community." ANYONE who sells their house, no matter if they make a profit, will pay the tax. That's not "those who are creating growth," it's the people who don't want to live there any more. Of course, they'll also use threats to get their money:
These projects must be funded, so if this referendum fails, the property taxes will have to be increased.
In other words,
We're government and you're not. We DEMAND that you give us a whole pile of cash because we want to spend it. You have no say in the matter, we're going to spend the money. However, if you vote for this new tax, we will claim that you wanted to give us the money to spend. And if you vote down this new tax, we'll just take the money anyway and spend it. You're not government and we are. You're too stupid to know how to spend money you work for and earn (and we're incapable of actually earning money or creating ANYTHING), so we, the anointed, will spend the money you earn for you. Now shut up and give us this money or we will tax you even more.
What bastards. I wonder what it would be like to live in a country where the government was run by the people and for the people instead of by the bureaucrats FOR the bureaucrats.
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October 22, 2007
NaNoWriMo 2007
It's almost here! NaNoWriMo 2007 is getting ready to start. If you've EVER wanted to, or thought about writing a novel, this is the time and place to get started!
National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30. Valuing enthusiasm and perseverance over painstaking craft, NaNoWriMo is a novel-writing program for everyone who has thought fleetingly about writing a novel but has been scared away by the time and effort involved.
Come on, it's lots of fun! I've been playing for 3 years now, and I love it. I finished twice, and didn't finish once. Come on, do this ESPECIALLY if you don't have time! Really, it works.
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Christian = You're Fired
In most businesses, if you lie, you get fired. They expect you to tell the truth. But in government, if you tell the truth, or even have someone visit who's telling the truth (even when you counter-balance that by inviting someone who lies), you get fired. Well, that is if the ACLU and CAIR dislike the truth.
At issue in Raleigh is Robert Escamilla, who dared to invite a Christian in school to talk about the Bible IN BIBLE HISTORY CLASS. He will be on Hannity and Colmes tonight at 9pm. He's got a web page up listing a chronology of events -- facts. And the school board, by releasing confidential personnel records, has boosted his case -- that's he's basically been fired for disagreeing with Islam. This is blatant and open religious discrimination. The man has simply been fired because he disagrees with Islam. It's not even because he's a Christian, but because someone WHO DID NOT HEAR his guest was "offended" and called the ACLU and CAIR. And everyone knows that government only supports those two religions (atheism and Islam) -- if you disagree with those religions, you cannot work for government, plain and simple. According to the government, Mr. Escamilla was a near-perfect teacher for EIGHTEEN years. But suddenly, in the period of one week, he went from near-perfect to being "unfit" to teach in public schools. What's the difference? He invited a Christian to speak at the school. Keep in mind -- he also invited TWO Muslims to speak to the same students as well. Yes, if you now even TALK to Christians, you're "unfit" to be in a public school. I keep telling you that public schools are the cesspool and garbage pits of America today. KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY. Unless you're atheist or Muslim, the public school system honestly hates you.Posted by: Ogre at 06:04 PM | Comments (18) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Education Facts
From 1942 to 1944, 18 million men were tested on basic literacy to enter military service. 17,280,000 were judged to have minimum competency to read basic roads signs and directions. This is a 96 percent literacy rate (and a drop off of 2% of WWI applicants). These men were educated in the 1930s
From 1951, for the Korean war, several million more were tested and 600,000 failed basic literacy tests. The basic literacy rate had dropped to 81%. These men were educated in the 1940s, and had more years in school with more professionally trained personnel and more scientifically selected textbooks than the WWII men, yet it could not read, write, count, speak, or think as well as the earlier, less-schooled contingent. From the mid 1960s to 1973, more men were tested for military service. The basic literacy rate was down to 73%. These men were educated in the 1950s and 1960s, an era when Public schooling was expanding rapidly and expenses on government education was increasing exponentially. The more money we spend on education, the less literate we become. I know some who read here suggest that the "poor" won't get educated if there's not a public education system. I would suggest that NO ONE is getting educated since there is a public education system, and somehow we all managed to learn A LOT more and were MUCH more educated before the government started public education.Posted by: Ogre at 04:04 PM | Comments (19) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
Republican Debate
Just a couple notes on the debate from last night. Oh, you didn't see it? Were you too busy watching the Red Sox trounce the Indians? Or perhaps you were watching the football game. No matter, you really didn't miss anything. Actually, it was the same things they've been saying all along. But a couple notes because I did actually watch just about the whole thing.
Rudy: I honestly don't understand how any Republican can vote for this guy. I've previously mentioned that Rudy cannot beat Hillary. He was asked during the debate to describe where Hillary and he disagreed. He did not answer the question AT ALL. He literally could not give ONE single example of an issue upon which he would disagree with Hillary. That's just sickening. Mitt: I'd been waffling on him. I want to support him. Peter Porcupine has been big in trying to sway Ogre's support for Romney. But after last night, I've got to add him to the short list: the list that Ogre will not vote for, even if it's Mitt vs. Hillary. Sorry, but he outright said last night that he WILL FORCE every person in America to buy health care. It doesn't matter if you want it or not, you WILL buy it, or he will jail you. He said it is absolutely unacceptable to him for anyone to NOT have health care. Sorry, Mitt, but I'd prefer freedom to government-forced, well, anything. Huckabee: Despite a few questions about Huckabee, and some SERIOUS states' rights issues with him, and with Chuck Norris' endorsement, Huck really looked good. I think he did a great job at the debate and really looked and sounded the best. I can't really throw my support behind him because of a few issues, but I could at least vote for the guy. Tancredo: Still great, but still just not getting support. Paul: Consistency, consistency, consistency. He keeps saying the same thing. There's NO question where he stands on anything. He got a lot of boos every time he mentioned getting the US out of, well, ANY foreign entanglement. That's sad because it was Republicans in the audience. People would do well to remember Jefferson's words:I am for free commerce with all nations, political connection with none, and little or no diplomatic establishment. I have ever deemed it fundamental for the United States never to take active part in the quarrels of Europe. Their political interests are entirely distinct from ours. Their mutual jealousies, their balance of power, their complicated alliances, their forms and principles of government, are all foreign to us. They are nations of eternal war. All their energies are expended in the destruction of the labor, property and lives of their people.
All in all not much excitement. But now there's three Republicans that I won't vote for if they win the primary. Sorry, but I just can't vote for the "lesser" evil.
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NC Democrats on Borrowing
Are you ready for your elected officials' position on borrow against YOUR income?
Somebody will tell us when it’s too muchWow. I'm almost speechless. These are the people in charge of spending tens of billions of dollars of money that's not even their own. This is the position of people entrusted with public cash. And they literally will continue spending more and more until they are forced to stop. Wow. The position of the Democrats in Raleigh is that they can continue spending without any restraint, regardless of the amount of taxes or income to the state until a bond agency reduces their Triple A bond rating. Seriously, that's what they are saying. No wonder North Carolina doesn't fix roads or spend money on things government should be doing -- these lunatics have zero fiscal responsibility. But don't worry, they'll still be elected, because they've gerrymandered the state to ensure they can continue spending. I guess the only way to control spending now in North Carolina is to give campaign donations to bond rating agencies in the hope they can be bribed to reduce North Carolina's bond rating. Wow.
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October 20, 2007
Congress
How true, how true.
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Philadelphia Continues Intolerance
The city of Philadelphia says "Allow man-boy anal sex or get out of our city." I don't know about you, but I'm thinking I'd choose to run from that city very quickly. But the Boy Scouts there are still fighting.
You see, the Boy Scouts in Philadelphia is an organization that serves over 64,000 children. It teaches these children, many without lots of parental support, how to be good citizens. It teaches them how to create things with their hands. It teaches the children how to learn and gives them experiences that they might never have in their life without the Scouts. The Scouts give inner city kids chances to camp in the outdoors, go fishing, identify tree, and learn about ropes and knots. But the city council of the City of Philadelphia says that's not enough. The city says that this organization MUST allow men who like sex with boys to go camping with children unsupervised. The city demands that this organization put men who might want to have anal sex with these children in a position of authority over those children. The city does not mention if they are planning to force the Girl Scouts to allow men in unsupervised positions of authority over young girls on camping trips. What a complete and total cesspool the city of Philadelphia has become. It IS Sodom all over again. The city openly hates Boy Scouts. They openly despite and jail Christians. What a disgusting place. And they continue all their hatred while claiming to be "tolerant."Posted by: Ogre at 02:06 PM | Comments (15) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (Suck)
October 19, 2007
Sheriff's Car
I know it's a fake and old, but it's still darn funny:
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Pete Stark on Bush
Pete Stark says:
You don't have the money to fund the war war or children. But you're going to spend it to blow up innocent people if we can get enough kids to grow old enough for you to send to Iraq to get their heads blown off for the president's amusement.
Yes, that's the position of the Democrat party. They think that President Bush is sending troops to Iraq for his own personal amusement. And the press doesn't care and the Democrat party apparently agrees -- because they're not saying one word to condemn this lunatic.
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Ron Paul:A New Hope
This is excellent. No comments needed from Ogre.
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