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How about the one that smoked an American citizen, and his 16 year old kid, with no due process? As a practical matter, I have no issue with al-Alwaki (sp?) getting a Hellfire enema. Philosophically, I do. How about ordering the armed forces of the United States to engage in a protracted offensive military campaign against a sovereign nation without any sort of Congressional approval as in Libya? I did, and do, have a problem with that. As well as Congress acting like a puss and not pursuing it. Or appointing members of government requiring a Senate confirmation without one via recess appointment despite the Senate saying it was in session? Again, the Senate let him get away with it, so that's on them. Shall I continue?

It is this line that I hate more than anything else. Everybody wants me and some tens of millions of law-abiding gun owners to "be reasonable." To compromise just a little bit. If I am not vilified outright, I am subjected to such polite condescension that I want to puke (no cute emoticon for you!). I did nothing wrong. Being "reasonable" means I have to alter my behavior to suit yours, or someone like you, opinion. I want you and others like you to be reasonable and leave me the hell alone. Your, and others like you, way means I have to change. I have to compromise. I have to give up a part of a fundamental right as an American so I can be thought of as "reasonable." My way means you, and others like, you don't have to do anything. To anyone. At anytime. Which way is more reasonable?

Hmm, a little extreme reaction to a hypothetical. But ok, the premise is valid. Going full-on crazy to meet your bu11sh1t response; IF the President were to declare AR-15s illegal or contrary to public safety under some ATFE rule and therefore must be turned in within one month or any person possessing one will be detained as violating ATFE rules, I am asking thoughtful citizens to consider what they would do. I know my answer. I am not advocating anyone else to follow suit or state, other than in the hypothetical, what could happen. But, I expect the EO, if issued, to be more along the lines of directing the ATFE to be more rigorous in conducting gun seller inspections, more picky about paperwork, and other such annoying but publicly palatable shows. Which, and most definitely not in the hypothetical, is ironic considering this same ATFE directed lawful gun store owners to sell to known straw buyers during Operation Fast and Furious. Just shy 2,000 of these dreaded semi-automatic weapons were walked, with the government knowing and condoning such activities. There have been some 200-400 Mexicans, including children, teen-agers, and women, not to mention a US Border Patrol agent in Arizona and an ICE agent in Mexico, killed so far with these weapons. And as of about two months ago, the Attorney General of the United States admitted that half of the guns were still unaccounted for and more deaths were expected. From the whisky rebellion, to the Civil War, to the internment of the Nisei during WWII, Uncle Sam can be a powerful, vengeful motherfcuker if he so chooses. So you can shove your vomiting condescension up your ass to think this government can't do things that are beyond the pale.

Potential gut check time. Is an Executive Order issued restricting any part of the Second Amendment lawful and therefore must be obeyed? Should any serving uniformed personnel choose to answer, I encourage you to keep it hypothetical. I don't think it is, and would eventually, be overturned (but I was dead wrong regarding SCOTUS and Obamacare, too). The pity is the number of weapons that would be destroyed until that ruling. Will ATFE agents enforce such an EO? Would state and local LE? Again, this may be nothing - Obama's very first EO was to close Guantenemo Bay, remember - but it has serious bad ju-ju potential. Pity about that tragic canoeing accident in the Missouri I had...

And thus spending continues unconstrained. Obama and Reid are not playing by the same rules and are cleaning the fiscal conservatives' clock. If they won't play by the rules, then to compromise (actually roll over and say "uncle") is to get nothing at all. Meanwhile, the spending continues, the debt increases, and the results are Soylent Green.

Then I know for sure that you are not my Congressional rep as he voted against this. There comes a time to say "enough!" I respect that you think you did the best for your district and your conscience (sp?), but there is a time to say "enough." You may think that fighting for cuts at the debt ceiling is the way to go, and as you are a professional politician, you may know better than I. But, you and those who voted for this, intentionally lost a battle. The spending side is relentless; you should be to. The alternative of cliff-diving would've been better because then those who don't have skin in the game but do get Uncle Sam's money would get a dose of "hey, I pay for this stuff?" Respectfully, I disagree with your vote.

Fcuk! I'm gonna write a note to my unborn grandkids telling I'm sorry we screwed them... I am sad.

"Fighting for the French Foreign Legion," by Alex Lochrie. A Scotsman's story of his 11 years in the Legion starting with his joining in the 1980s. Fairly typical of the genre except the guy was 38 when he joined. Gotta respect that.

Another date/wife movie is "Silver Linings." It was a complete waste of 2+ hours, but she enjoyed it. Me, I thought it was a movie about nothing - fcuked up people, starring Bradley Cooper and DeNero, living their life in Philly. No real point or story.

Good customer service - Springfield Armory In late November, I was shooting my new-ish XD-S. At that point, I'd put around 425 rounds through it. While shooting, I noticed I couldn't see the front site. I've been re-training to shoot both eyes open instead of the old way of close weak eye and line everything up with the strong eye. As it was pretty new to me, the blurred two front sites thing occurred frequently, but it was/is improving. I thought that was the problem until emptying the clip (all 5 rounds...) and bringing it back for safety check and reload. I noticed the loaded chamber indicator was up - which it is not supposed to be on an empty chamber. Verified status, yep, empty. Indicator - which is basically a metal bar about 1.5 inches long and hinged towards the back/grip end bent at about 30 degrees. Obviously, the synchronization in firing and this thing moving didn't quite work out at least once. I called Springfield the next day, approxamately 22 Nov. They e-mailed me a FEDEX label right then and there with instructions on how to ship the slide back to them. I received the repaired slide with functioning indicator back yesterday, 29 Dec. Five weeks including two major holidays. Not bad. Now I'm sure they are hyper-sensitive to any sort of negative publicity regarding their new handgun release, but I was impressed by their response and quick fixing of the problem.

Good soldier, good leader, won his war by staying focused on what the military objective was, stayed mostly apolitical afterwards. Godspeed, sir.

But I'm betting some seriously toned "muscles."

Suzy Favor Hamilton, a three-time U.S. Olympian, has revealed that she has spent much of the past year working as a $600-an-hour escort. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/former-olympian-reveals-she-worked-las-vegas-escort-180209390--oly.html

Ok, these aren't good guys, but what they did to escape fits the definition to me: https://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2012/12/prison_break_2_chicago_inmates.html 20 stories via rope. I give the moniker to 'em.

If Kerry gets the nod, I think A) he should be confirmed. Elections have consequences no matter the kind of pr1ck gets nominated. Even a wealth-marrying (twice) basically a traitor to his country like Kerry and B) that a Republican wins the Massachusetts Senate seat. I'm no Scott Brown cheerleader, but it would be ironic to see him back in the Massachusetts delegation as well as taking one more seat from the Democrats.

WTF in the wide, wide world of sports do the inhabitants a small component state of the United Kingdom have to do with this?

Been a looooong time, but Royal Bag outside Osan made me handgun and long-gun cases. And owed for not reading the entire post regarding Royal Bag. But they did have them and didn't raise an eyebrow when I asked for some modifications to their existing pattern.

Solid acting; lots of famous names in even the bit roles. Meticulous attention to detail of the period - war surgery was spot on. Lots of crescendoing (sp?) music with wide-eyed Spielberg-signature looks in amazement. I give it a solid "meh." Don't know why, but it was just ok for me. Wife really liked it.

Looks like the hotter chick has her brains in her bra: Called 911 due to a trespasser, said she was a "honorary consul" and the cops might want to think about "diplomatic protection." UFB. Hope she was good in the sack...

Some humor on it: SNL line: The book is titled "All In." The working draft was called "Just the Tip." Gives new meaning to the advice given to COCOM and MAJCOM staffs: "think like a four-star..." Too soon? BTW, the Marine had the much hotter sideline. Petreaous' looked like that all-American Jill Metzger. Just sayin'...

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Err, no. He took a very hi-viz job under a very GOP-despised (probably not too strong a word) Democrat President. His viability within the GOP is akin to Powell's. Unless the Republicans go Democrat-lite, then you may have a point. But I would not have supported him. And not because of the affair, but because he, like so many 4-stars, didn't take the ultimate step of resigning in protest over a major military blunder foisted upon him by political considerations. "Ok, General, I'm gonna surge you a bunch of guys, but you only get them for 14 months before I bring 'em all home. And tell the world my intentions." "Umm, sir, respectfully, I quit because I cannot carry out your orders because I think they are militarily wrong." Unlikely to happen? Yep. Needed? Absolutely.

2 on Skyfall. Traditional Bond movie which is what I pay my money for.

Seeing reports that the FBI investigation has been going on for some months, but the endgame was deliberately held up until after Nov. 6. Worker level FBI and others in the IC are pissed. If true, then I can judge Petreous harshly without a second thought. That story will come out. If not true, damned if this Administration both blessed with luck and coincidence.

Yeah, I sold all but those two that I bought recently in Nebraska and now can't sell in state without a permit as well. Don't remember the guy's name and he paid cash.