Yes, they really DID land a C-130 on the Forrestal back in the 60s’… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar-poc38C84] 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 … Continue reading
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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
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
I know I’m late, but I was looking for a good clip of him at his best… [youtube url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGorCSnIHF4] JP sent this one, and I remember this as a kid. Improv at it’s best!!! And many comedians today owe their … Continue reading
We still don’t have answers… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9ZnwolAGoDw] 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 … Continue reading
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
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
BO’s FINALLY submitted a budget, which is basically a rehash of what he’s been trying to get through since 2008… But one interesting note is the $.94/pack ‘new’ tax on tobacco products! It’s for the children… AGAIN!!! The investments in … Continue reading
So much for that COLA and ‘free’ medical care we were promised… Obama Budget: Cap Military Raises, Hike Retiree Health Fees Trying once more to get military compensation costs “under control,” the Obama administration has asked Congress to cap annual … Continue reading
Sorry for the lack of posts and comments. Been in SC for a funeral of an old friend. At my age it’s obvious that I’m going to lose friends, but it still hurts. It’s even worse when one has to … Continue reading