Win some, lose some…

Well, the background check failed… In spite of all the lies, fabrications, cherry picking of data, etc. it didn’t get the 60 required votes! Interestingly enough, the Prez went on TV and accused the gunnie of lying…  Pot meet kettle is all … Continue reading

Comments on various things…

I know I’ve been quiet on the Boston Marathon bombing, but that is for a reason… I said a prayer last night for all those injured and those who died, and especially for those who selflessly helped. BUT, I’d like … Continue reading

Snerk…

Talk about intolerance…  But then it IS a muslim country… Three Emirati men were ejected from a festival in Saudi Arabia as they were deemed “too handsome”, leading authorities to fear women could become attracted to them, it has been reported. … Continue reading

Finally found it…

Yes, they really DID land a C-130 on the Forrestal back in the 60s’… Took me a while, but I finally found this video that shows the actual landings! NOT something I’d want to be riding in the back of … Continue reading

From Who’s On First To Who’s In Charge…

Another Abbot and Costello that hits the nail on the head… dammit… COSTELLO: I want to talk about the unemployment  rate in America . ABBOTT: Good Subject. Terrible Times. It’s  7.8%. COSTELLO: That many people are out of  work? ABBOTT: … Continue reading

Mini-meet…

For you DC/NOVA/MD area bloggers, Borepatch is in town tonight, get together is at Herndon at 1830.  If you’re interested, drop Borepatch a line HERE. I know it’s short notice, but any excuse to get out of the house… 🙂 … Continue reading

Johnathan Winters…

I know I’m late, but I was looking for a good clip of him at his best… JP sent this one, and I remember this as a kid.  Improv at it’s best!!! And many comedians today owe their styles to … Continue reading

Benghazi, still again…

We still don’t have answers… The families, AND America deserve answers, not continued stonewalling… Please support these folks in their attempt to actually get a special committee to look into this disaster and get the real answers. We know that … Continue reading

Gentle Thoughts… Kinda, sorta…

Birds of a feather flock together and then crap on your car. A penny saved is a government oversight. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave … Continue reading

It’s that time of year!!!

Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits, to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas from May 3-5, 2013. For further updates and announcements, be … Continue reading