WTH???

Posted on by July 2, 2026
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This Air Force Major has just ended his career…

An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance’s impeachments.

Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to speak openly from the steps. 

Upon the lawmaker’s exit, Watson was directed to come off the steps or face arrest, Capitol Police told The Hill. Watson was then arrested for crowding, obstructing and incommoding, the authorities noted in a statement.

Full article, HERE from The Hill. And more background HERE, from Military Times.

I’m not surprised Al Green was involved, nor am I surprised to see him run away and leave Watson on his own. Good riddance to Green, as he lost his bid to a dem challenger…LOL

First of all, day ONE in the military we all got a brief of what we could not do anymore when we signed our lives away. And that included losing some ‘rights’ like complete freedom of speech. And we were told we were NOT allowed to participate in any kind of demonstration, rally, or ANYTHING political, and NEVER in uniform…

Under the UCMJ, HERE, he violated at least three articles-

  • Article 92: Dereliction or failure to obey a lawful general order. (see above)
  • Article 134: Conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. (his actions)
  • Article 88: Contempt toward officials (if the protest is directed against the President, Vice President, Congress, or other designated officials). (calling for the President and Vice President to be impeached, convicted and removed from office for ‘things’)

He will get at least the BCD, or Bad Conduct Discharge, also known as the big chicken dinner at his courts martial. At the least, he will lose eligibility for the GI Bill, VA health care, and VA mortgages. If he is convicted at the courts martial of any felony, he will also the ability to own a weapon, and to vote. Plus, realistically, never be able to hold a state or federal government job.

But I’m sure the left will make him a ‘poster boy’ for freedom of speech, at least for a while, until they no longer need him, then they will dump him just like they did Cindy Sheehan. Anybody remember her? Heard anything about her lately???

I have no clue ‘why’ he did what he did, but he’s done… 20 years down the drain for his now 15 seconds of fame. Good riddance!

Interesting…

Posted on by July 1, 2026
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Looks like the DOJ is now on ‘our’ side for a change…

The Justice Department has sued California over its new Glock ban and theCommonwealth of Virginia over a law banning a common semi-automatic rifle. 

The first lawsuit also seeks to prevent enforcement of the state’s “Handgun Roster” — a list limiting legal firearms that individuals may purchase. 

The United States challenges both as unlawful under the Second Amendment.

“The Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans, even those in California. California cannot ban the most popular type of handgun in America,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “We will work to stop this blatant trampling of our rights by the California government to protect the rights of lawful gun owners.”

Full article, HERE at Town Hall.

The Dems have, and continue to pass laws they ‘know’ are going to be overturned sooner or later (see Hawaii vampire law), but want to run off or force folks to get rid of as many guns as they can, as they are still seeking power.

The problem is, as long as we the people have a way to defend ourselves, their goals can’t be met.

But I don’t see them stopping anytime soon…

I need more popcorn for this one!

LibertyCon AAR…

Posted on by June 30, 2026
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Here we go…

TL:DR Damned good Con, well worth the time and effort to attend!

This will probably be a bit disconnected, as it’s stream of what consciousness I have left…

Flew out on Thursday, since I can’t drive that far anymore. Got in to see an already crowded lobby at the Marriott. Old friends, and no I’m not going to try to list everybody, because I know I’ll forget some folks, plus our group out of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Let the party begin!

Costs were higher this year for rooms, rental cars, flights, etc. That is NOT the Con’s fault, it’s just a fact of life after Covid and the price hikes that have never come down. They DID get us a helluva room cost break! And the hotel was at full occupancy, with us just being one of three groups there. Sorry ladies, no muscle builders this year…

Friday was the first ‘official’ day of the Con, but I didn’t make it to the morning shoot (back again). The programming started at noon, and we were off and running. I had five panels, ranging from logistics, with Chuck Gannon and Dave Weber (barely got a word in edgewise), but an excellent panel on what options an author can use or not use and just handwave it, depending, to a panel Sunday on the B-21 and Defiant BBG.  That one got interesting, since we got into AI, communications, and reality vs. vaporware… I ‘think’ it was well received.

Lots of STEM panels on the track this year, with real experts in their respective fields, and of course the ones I wanted to see were opposite the ones I was on…sigh…

One set of panels I do have to call out are Toni Weisskopf and Ben Yalow doing two retrospectives on Poul Anderson! VERY well received, and I hear there are plans to do another author next year!!! Yay!

As always, Brandy and the wizards behind the curtain had everything working as advertised, so the halls were crowded, folks getting autographs, buying books, doing things in the craft room, visiting the art exhibit, and of course, playing games.

The panels I did get to attend were excellent, with good questions, and more than one ‘hall panel’ extending the available time when there were more questions.

As always, you walk a lot, for me, even with a bad back, over 4 miles Friday, and over 4.5 both Saturday and Sunday! About the only chance we had to talk to folks was at meals, usually breakfast with the gang everyday, and then catching lunch with friends/new friends/readers, etc.

Saturday was the ‘big’ day, with lots of announcements of new books, room parties (back issues, didn’t go), and the usual antics in the smoke pit out back. Good panels and the occasional, “Hi! Haven’t seen you all weekend! What are you doing?” 5 minutes later, one or the other would have to run to a panel!!!

The higher number, 1000 this year, did make things ‘busier’, but still controllable. I’m sorry I can’t say much about either the art or craft stuff, as I was busy with other things, but what I was hearing was that it was enjoyable!

One of the nice things was no apparent ‘move’ to the left, but with the number of military that attend, I don’t see that happening, nor the Con runners ‘letting’ it happen.

There were plenty of sidebars with various folks, some of which ‘should’ be panels, but there is only so much time available…sigh…

Bottom line- Many thanks to those who spoke to me, hugged me, and welcomed me warmly. We are family, matter of fact, I think we put the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional… LOL

LibertyCon 39 will be 11-13 June 2027, see ya next year, I hope!

Back in battery…

Posted on by June 29, 2026
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But…the battery is mostly flat…

My ass is dragging! Great con, but I’m tired.

I’ll try to get an AAR up tomorrow night.

I ‘think’ most folks are either home or close, but I do want to thank those who were worried about the folks travelling! I’m too old to do a 14 hour driving day, but I ‘can’ do a four hour ‘flying’ day.

A TSA reminder for folks, make sure you wear an ‘airport’ belt that will let you get through security without having to take your belt off, especially if you have pants that are a ‘tad’ large… sigh…

At least I caught them before I ’embarrassed’ myself…

Grumble…

Willie is playing my song…

Posted on by June 24, 2026
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Again…

I’m at LibertyCon, HERE, until Monday. Blogging/commenting will be light to non-existant due to being busy.

I should be back in battery on Tuesday morning, I hope!

My LibertyCon schedule…

Posted on by June 23, 2026
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2 pm Friday- Books They Don’t Want You to Read (and Why You Should)

7 pm Friday- Conestoga’s In Space: Is there a point to making MilSF logistics realistic-ish? I get to moderate this one with Dave Weber and Chuck Gannon on the panel… Oh boy… sigh

Noon Saturday- Exploring First Principles in Speculative Fiction

8 pm Saturday- The Art and Science of Gunsmithing

1 pm Sunday- Big Target or Big Capability- Discussion on whether large, expensive, manned systems are a capability or a liability, given what we know now. I get to moderate this one too…

No readings this year, and nothing to sell, since I haven’t written anything lately! But I’m half done on a MilSF novel!!!

Looking forward to seeing old friends, and making new ones!

Sigh…

Posted on by June 23, 2026
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Only in Commiefornia…

Democrats love to scream about the healthcare crisis, how unaffordable premiums are, and that we have to ‘do something’ about it. That solution, of course, is always socialized medicine, which will always make things worse by design. But for people who worry about healthcare costs, Democrats continually vote to make healthcare more expensive.

California Democrats did just that, voting to raise healthcare premiums in the state by up to 97 percent in some cases.

Full article, HERE from Town Hall.

Why???

Just so they can ‘give’ free healthcare to illegals…

California is already broke, so what do they do? Raise costs on those least able to pay it. I’m afraid of what this will cost my daughter’s for their families, but I’ll guarantee they won’t see a pay raise to compensate…

Grrrr…

Yawn…

Posted on by June 22, 2026
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A ‘typical’ weekend in Chiraq… Probably a ‘good’ thing they didn’t get to host any of the FIFA World Cup!

A violent and deadly weekend in Chicago has caught the attention of President Donald Trump.

Fox News Digital has confirmed six people were killed and 39 people were shot in a series of shootings in the Windy City over the weekend.

A mass drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Princeton Park neighborhood resulted in 13 people injured Friday night. Chicago police say an SUV drove up on a crowd of people and two suspects opened fire on multiple victims.

Full article, HERE from Fox News. And HERE is ABC’s coverage. And my personal favorite, Second City Cop, HERE.

I guess they are so used to shootings/murders/robberies up there that it’s just another day to them…

Pritzger had a chance to use national guard, but no, as usual they weren’t called. Sigh…

And since the Bears will be moving, that is going to reduce the number of people that can be robbed, so I wonder if the out of work robbers will get money from the city???

They sure seem to be ‘free’ with giving money to folks, as long as they are illegals, ‘underserved minorities’, etc. But it seems Obummer can’t pay his bills for his ‘presidential library’, which has NO presidential documents or research capability.

What’s up with that???

Or should I just not be asking???

A little humor…

Posted on by June 21, 2026
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To start the week…

Alcohol Labels Just Like Cigarettes

Liquor manufacturers have accepted the Government’s suggestion that the following
warning labels be placed immediately on all varieties of alcohol containers:
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
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WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may be a major factor in getting your ass kicked..
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WARNING: the crumsumpten of alcoohol may Mack you tink you kan tpye reel Gode.
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Warning: Voting for Hillary will cause you to Drink more so you can forget you voted for her .

Happy Father’s Day!!!

Posted on by June 20, 2026
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It’s the third Sunday in June, so it must be Father’s Day!

To all you daddies out there, I hope you get a hug or a call from your kid(s)!!!

At least mine aren’t home anymore 46 and 44, so no more ugly ties! I figure I’ll get the usual phone calls tomorrow, and maybe a card later in the week, if they can find one. Seems like Hallmark doesn’t publish as many as they do Mother’s Day cards. Oh well…

Anyhoo, have a good one, and know that there are others of us out there who are proud of our kids and what they’ve accomplished!