Had to posted it here because FBook blocked it
Deer Season By the Numbers
6.2 million: number of deer killed by hunters in 2008
30 million: number of deer estimated to exist in the United States
15: average number of days each deer hunter spends in the woods
132 million: total number of days all hunters spend in the woods each year
10.1 million: number of deer hunters in the United States
http://federalistpaupers.com/index.php/2010/12/02/why-the-terrorists-can-never-win/
December 2nd, 2010
Why the Terrorists Can Never Win
The state of Wisconsin has gone an entire deer hunting season without someone getting killed. That’s great. There were over 600,000 hunters.
Allow me to restate that number. Over the last two months, the eighth largest army in the world – more men under arms than Iran; more than France and Germany combined – deployed to the woods of a single American state to help keep the deer menace at bay.
But that pales in comparison to the 750,000 who are in the woods of Pennsylvania this week. Michigan’s 700,000 hunters have now returned home. Toss in a quarter million hunters in West Virginia, and it is literally the case that the hunters of those four states alone would comprise the largest army in the world.
These numbers are part of why those of us who grew up in rural parts of the country simply don’t comprehend the gun-grabbing impulses of some. Every single year, millions of Americans carry high power rifles into the woods and more or less do as they please – some shoot at deer, some just drink a lot – and it is a complete non-story. The number of people injured and killed by these guns will pale in comparison to those injured and killed in driving accidents during the same time period.
But however well or badly we handle our guns, woe will befall he who thinks he can conquer America. 500 years ago, Machiavelli compared ancient Persia with then-modern France. Persia was highly centralized, so the emperor was firmly in control of all parts of his realm, and could muster enormous numbers of men to any part of the country. But if you could defeat that army and the central authority that raised it, then you would almost immediately control the whole nation, as Alexander showed. Medieval France, on the other hand, was very decentralized, with petty dukes controlling small centers of power throughout the country. Because of this, the king of France had only marginal control over vast swaths of his country , but no invader could stand a chance at conquering France because of all the small bands of local opposition.
I wish N.M. was around today, if only to hear the praise he would have for a nation that every year assembles and then disbands the world’s largest army purely for the purpose of managing its deer population. For millenia, philosophers have pondered how one can maintain a well-armed population that can fend off all attackers, while simultaneously maintaining ordered governance. In America, we’ve fulfilled this dream, and we’ve done it so well and so effortlessly that no one seems to have noticed.
Posted by Apollo in Amer-I-Can!, Politics
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Why do YOU carry a gun?
Why do YOU carry a gun?
If you're anything like me, you carry for one of three reasons (I carry for ALL three of these reasons).
Reason #1: Because if push comes to shove, I will NOT permit some low-life puke to steal my life away from me. No way.
Reason #2: My handgun is my safety net. It's my 'final resort', and it's my guarantee that I'll ALWAYS have control.
Reason #3: Most importantly, I don't want to EVER leave my family defenseless or 'up the creek' without a paddle. I am their provider and protector, and I see it as my DUTY to do so. If that means I work my tail off, I do it. If that means I carry a GLOCK , I do it.
"Self Defense Insurance" Self-Defense SHIELD powered USCCA Membership. If you're anything like me, you'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6... But now you can carry your gun confidently, knowing that even if you have to use it, you aren't going to lose EVERYTHING in court. http://deltamedia.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=5&aff_id=1243
If you're anything like me, you carry for one of three reasons (I carry for ALL three of these reasons).
Reason #1: Because if push comes to shove, I will NOT permit some low-life puke to steal my life away from me. No way.
Reason #2: My handgun is my safety net. It's my 'final resort', and it's my guarantee that I'll ALWAYS have control.
Reason #3: Most importantly, I don't want to EVER leave my family defenseless or 'up the creek' without a paddle. I am their provider and protector, and I see it as my DUTY to do so. If that means I work my tail off, I do it. If that means I carry a GLOCK , I do it.
"Self Defense Insurance" Self-Defense SHIELD powered USCCA Membership. If you're anything like me, you'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6... But now you can carry your gun confidently, knowing that even if you have to use it, you aren't going to lose EVERYTHING in court. http://deltamedia.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=5&aff_id=1243
Why Whites are Racists
Why Whites are Racists.Something to think about.!!!Be Proud To Be White..I have been wondering about why Whites are racists, and no other race is.......Michael Richards makes his point..and whether we like it or not, he istelling the truth.Michael Richards better known as Kramer from TVs Seinfeld does make agood point.This was his defense speech in court after making racial comments inhis comedy act.
He makes some very interesting points...
Someone finally said it. How many are actually paying attention to this?
There are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Arab
Americans, etc.
And then there are just Americans.. You pass me on the street and
sneer in my direction.
You call me 'White boy,' 'Cracker,' 'Honkey,' 'Whitey,' 'Caveman'...
And that's OK...
But when I call you, Nigger, Kike, Towel head, Sand-nigger, Camel
Jockey, Beaner, Gook, or Chink .. You call me a racist.
You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you....
So why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live?
You have the United Negro College Fund.
You have Martin Luther King Day.
You have Black History Month.
You have Cesar Chavez Day.
You have Yom Hashoah.
You have Ma'uled Al-Nabi.
You have the NAACP.
You have BET....
If we had WET (White Entertainment Television), we'd be racists.
If we had a White Pride Day, you would call us racists.
If we had White History Month, we'd be racists.
If we had any organization for only whites to 'advance' OUR lives,
we'd be racists.
We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Black Chamber of Commerce,
and then we just have the plain Chamber of Commerce.
Wonder who pays for that??
A white woman could not be in the Miss Black American pageant, but any
color can be in the Miss America pageant.
If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships...
You know we'd be racists.
There are over 60 openly proclaimed Black Colleges in the US ..
Yet if there were 'White colleges', that would be a racist college.
In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your
race and rights.
If we marched for our race and rights, you would call us racists.
You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you're not
afraid to announce it.
But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists.
You rob us, car jack us, and shoot at us.
But, when a white police officer shoots a black gang member or beats
up a black drug dealer running from the law and posing a threat to
society, you call him a racist.
I am proud...... But you call me a racist.
Why is it that only whites can be racists??
There is nothing improper about this e-mail..
Let's see which of you are proud enough to send it on.
I sadly don't think many will.
That's why we have LOST most of OUR RIGHTS in this country.
We won't stand up for ourselves!
BE PROUD TO BE WHITE!
It's not a crime YET.... But getting very close!
He makes some very interesting points...
Someone finally said it. How many are actually paying attention to this?
There are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Arab
Americans, etc.
And then there are just Americans.. You pass me on the street and
sneer in my direction.
You call me 'White boy,' 'Cracker,' 'Honkey,' 'Whitey,' 'Caveman'...
And that's OK...
But when I call you, Nigger, Kike, Towel head, Sand-nigger, Camel
Jockey, Beaner, Gook, or Chink .. You call me a racist.
You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you....
So why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live?
You have the United Negro College Fund.
You have Martin Luther King Day.
You have Black History Month.
You have Cesar Chavez Day.
You have Yom Hashoah.
You have Ma'uled Al-Nabi.
You have the NAACP.
You have BET....
If we had WET (White Entertainment Television), we'd be racists.
If we had a White Pride Day, you would call us racists.
If we had White History Month, we'd be racists.
If we had any organization for only whites to 'advance' OUR lives,
we'd be racists.
We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Black Chamber of Commerce,
and then we just have the plain Chamber of Commerce.
Wonder who pays for that??
A white woman could not be in the Miss Black American pageant, but any
color can be in the Miss America pageant.
If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships...
You know we'd be racists.
There are over 60 openly proclaimed Black Colleges in the US ..
Yet if there were 'White colleges', that would be a racist college.
In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your
race and rights.
If we marched for our race and rights, you would call us racists.
You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you're not
afraid to announce it.
But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists.
You rob us, car jack us, and shoot at us.
But, when a white police officer shoots a black gang member or beats
up a black drug dealer running from the law and posing a threat to
society, you call him a racist.
I am proud...... But you call me a racist.
Why is it that only whites can be racists??
There is nothing improper about this e-mail..
Let's see which of you are proud enough to send it on.
I sadly don't think many will.
That's why we have LOST most of OUR RIGHTS in this country.
We won't stand up for ourselves!
BE PROUD TO BE WHITE!
It's not a crime YET.... But getting very close!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Warning -- Anti-Gun Survey of Firearms Dealers Under Way!
Warning -- Anti-Gun Survey of Firearms Dealers Under Way!
Dear Gun Shop Owner
If you are a federally licensed dealer in firearms, you may recently have received a survey questionnaire from gun control supporter Dr. Garen Wintemute, of the University of California, Davis.
The survey asks dealers questions about their business, their reasons for being in the business, their support for gun control, and their customers.
Why is Dr.Wintemute sending the survey? Consider the source. Over the years, he has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from anti-gun organizations to conduct “studies” designed to promote gun control. Several of these so-called “studies” have tried to blame legal firearms dealers for the illegal use of guns, and proposed further restrictions on dealers' ability to conduct business. (You can see a list of past studies on his website, at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/vprp/publications/.)
We recommend that you do not respond to the survey, for two reasons. First, many of the questions in the survey are written so that Dr. Wintemute will be able to claim that at least some dealers support one or another form of gun control, or that they report the occurrence of situations that, Dr. Wintemute will likely claim, prove the need for restrictions on dealers and their customers. Second, participating in the survey in any way would give Dr. Wintemute credibility in the eyes of the anti-gun organizations that fund his efforts, which would only increase his chance of obtaining more money for more anti-gun research.
Thank you for your support of the right to keep and bear arms.
Sincerely,
National Rifle Association -- Institute for Legislative Action
Dear Gun Shop Owner
If you are a federally licensed dealer in firearms, you may recently have received a survey questionnaire from gun control supporter Dr. Garen Wintemute, of the University of California, Davis.
The survey asks dealers questions about their business, their reasons for being in the business, their support for gun control, and their customers.
Why is Dr.Wintemute sending the survey? Consider the source. Over the years, he has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from anti-gun organizations to conduct “studies” designed to promote gun control. Several of these so-called “studies” have tried to blame legal firearms dealers for the illegal use of guns, and proposed further restrictions on dealers' ability to conduct business. (You can see a list of past studies on his website, at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/vprp/publications/.)
We recommend that you do not respond to the survey, for two reasons. First, many of the questions in the survey are written so that Dr. Wintemute will be able to claim that at least some dealers support one or another form of gun control, or that they report the occurrence of situations that, Dr. Wintemute will likely claim, prove the need for restrictions on dealers and their customers. Second, participating in the survey in any way would give Dr. Wintemute credibility in the eyes of the anti-gun organizations that fund his efforts, which would only increase his chance of obtaining more money for more anti-gun research.
Thank you for your support of the right to keep and bear arms.
Sincerely,
National Rifle Association -- Institute for Legislative Action
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Allah or Jesus?
Allah or Jesus?
By Rick Mathes
I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers who represented the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief systems. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with a video. After the presentations time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that all of the Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then said, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Pat Robertson or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to heaven."
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question...would you rather have your Allah who tell you to kill me in order to go to heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Chuck Colson once told me something that has sustained me these 20 years of prison ministry. He said to me, "Rick, remember that the truth will prevail."
And it will!
Mission Gate Prison Ministry
http://www.missiongateministry.org/
MissionGateMinsry@msn.com
By Rick Mathes
I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers who represented the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief systems. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with a video. After the presentations time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that all of the Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then said, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Pat Robertson or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to heaven."
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question...would you rather have your Allah who tell you to kill me in order to go to heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Chuck Colson once told me something that has sustained me these 20 years of prison ministry. He said to me, "Rick, remember that the truth will prevail."
And it will!
Mission Gate Prison Ministry
http://www.missiongateministry.org/
MissionGateMinsry@msn.com
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Find out where crime happens
Find out where crime happens
It's a sad fact that crime can happen anywhere. You never want to assume any area is perfectly safe. However, some areas are safer than others.
An area's crime rate is linked to a number of factors. That makes it hard to predict exactly where crime will happen. Fortunately, looking at historical data can help.
That's where Trulia's Crime Maps comes in. It provides a heat map of crime in your area. You can quickly see which blocks have the most incidents per year. It's also handy if you're planning to move.
You can filter the maps by the type of crime. Black dots on the page represent crimes. Clicking a black dot brings up more detailed information.
Right now, most of the information is confined to major cities and metro centers. Many police departments still don't share their crime data online. Hopefully, this will change in the future.
Click the link to give it a try www.trulia.com
It's a sad fact that crime can happen anywhere. You never want to assume any area is perfectly safe. However, some areas are safer than others.
An area's crime rate is linked to a number of factors. That makes it hard to predict exactly where crime will happen. Fortunately, looking at historical data can help.
That's where Trulia's Crime Maps comes in. It provides a heat map of crime in your area. You can quickly see which blocks have the most incidents per year. It's also handy if you're planning to move.
You can filter the maps by the type of crime. Black dots on the page represent crimes. Clicking a black dot brings up more detailed information.
Right now, most of the information is confined to major cities and metro centers. Many police departments still don't share their crime data online. Hopefully, this will change in the future.
Click the link to give it a try www.trulia.com
Thursday, May 5, 2011
11 Tornado Preparedness Tips
1. Make sure you have insurance that covers tornado damage.
This is the time to get to make sure your policy will cover what you need it to cover in the case of a tornado. I’ve been into an area struck by a tornado in Alabama and I’ve seen the extreme damage. Please make sure you don’t take for granted just how powerful these storms are, and the damage they can do to your home.
2. Run drills.
It’s always better to practice your plan before the event of an emergency so that when the time comes you know exactly what to do, and exactly where to go. Don’t assume you will automatically do the right thing. Practice make perfect.
3. Pick the lowest place in your house.
Basements are great, but if you don’t have a basement, choose an interior doorway or hallway. The lower you are, the more likely you are to be safe.
4. Cover your head.
Protecting your head is extremely important other area’s of the body can sustain injuries that are not life threatening. But your head needs extra protection. Use a pillow or get underneath a mattress or other furniture.
5. Stay away from windows and other glass.
Remember that when you are in a tornado, the power of the wind can blow all kinds of debris. Glass can kill you very quickly. Stay away from fish tanks or any other glass items in your home.
6. Keep a wrench near the gas meter and be sure you know how to turn off the gas.
Gas leaks can have a devastating affect on in the situation. Homes can literally blow up. The time to turn off the gas is before the storm hits. Make sure you understand how to take care of this.
7. Store a grab n go survival kit
Make sure you have food, water, clothing, shelter and hygiene products stored in a easy to carry and go bag. You will need at least enough for 3 days, but you may want to have more in your kit.
8. Stay inside, unless you are in your car.
Pull to the side of the road and get out of the car (get in a ditch of possible) You cannot out run a tornado.
9. Keep an Emergency Radio.
A good Emergency Radio that is solar or dynamo powered can get you the information you need before and after a Tornado has struck. Make sure you have one.
10. Sirens.
Don’t wait until you hear the sirens to take cover. Many times, the sirens don’t ring until it’s too late.
11. Mobile Homes.
If you live in a mobile home, leave it and go somewhere else when there is a tornado watch. It is a myth that open windows will lessen the effects of a tornado. It is best to keep them closed.http://www.thereadystore.com/emergency-preparedness-basics/1860/tornado-preparedness-tips/
This is the time to get to make sure your policy will cover what you need it to cover in the case of a tornado. I’ve been into an area struck by a tornado in Alabama and I’ve seen the extreme damage. Please make sure you don’t take for granted just how powerful these storms are, and the damage they can do to your home.
2. Run drills.
It’s always better to practice your plan before the event of an emergency so that when the time comes you know exactly what to do, and exactly where to go. Don’t assume you will automatically do the right thing. Practice make perfect.
3. Pick the lowest place in your house.
Basements are great, but if you don’t have a basement, choose an interior doorway or hallway. The lower you are, the more likely you are to be safe.
4. Cover your head.
Protecting your head is extremely important other area’s of the body can sustain injuries that are not life threatening. But your head needs extra protection. Use a pillow or get underneath a mattress or other furniture.
5. Stay away from windows and other glass.
Remember that when you are in a tornado, the power of the wind can blow all kinds of debris. Glass can kill you very quickly. Stay away from fish tanks or any other glass items in your home.
6. Keep a wrench near the gas meter and be sure you know how to turn off the gas.
Gas leaks can have a devastating affect on in the situation. Homes can literally blow up. The time to turn off the gas is before the storm hits. Make sure you understand how to take care of this.
7. Store a grab n go survival kit
Make sure you have food, water, clothing, shelter and hygiene products stored in a easy to carry and go bag. You will need at least enough for 3 days, but you may want to have more in your kit.
8. Stay inside, unless you are in your car.
Pull to the side of the road and get out of the car (get in a ditch of possible) You cannot out run a tornado.
9. Keep an Emergency Radio.
A good Emergency Radio that is solar or dynamo powered can get you the information you need before and after a Tornado has struck. Make sure you have one.
10. Sirens.
Don’t wait until you hear the sirens to take cover. Many times, the sirens don’t ring until it’s too late.
11. Mobile Homes.
If you live in a mobile home, leave it and go somewhere else when there is a tornado watch. It is a myth that open windows will lessen the effects of a tornado. It is best to keep them closed.http://www.thereadystore.com/emergency-preparedness-basics/1860/tornado-preparedness-tips/
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