19 years ago…

Posted on by April 19, 2018

The Colombine HS shootings took place. And things have gone downhill ever since.

One GOOD thing that happened was a review of police procedures nationwide based on the LEO response and caused numerous changes to active shooter response protocols, as LawDog discusses, HERE.

Another thing that happened was the wall to wall coverage, and the media hunt for blame, scapegoats, and finger pointing over the 13 dead and 23 injured. That the two shooters shot themselves was ‘explained’ away. And this was, to my memory, the first focus on the ‘evil guns’ rather than those who committed the acts…

The History channel has a pretty good précis of all the stuff, HERE.

And I’m proud of the current crop of students at Columbine for standing up to those from Parkland calling for another walkout, HERE.

And the mental health issues STILL haven’t been addressed… Dammit…

 

Professionalism at it’s finest!!!

Posted on by April 18, 2018

Truly the pros from Dover…

The Rule is- Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. This is how it’s supposed to be done. Apparently the ‘initial’ roll was around 40 degrees into the dead engine, along with the associated depressurization, vibration and assorted ‘other’ issues…

They did it in the right order. Sadly, one life was lost, but that is not on the crew. BZ to both them and the controllers! And that Navy training came through for Captain Shults!

Another sad note…

Posted on by April 17, 2018

Barbara Bush passed away yesterday.

One of the many articles, HERE from Fox.

Sadly, I don’t think President Bush will last very long now. Not after 73 years with her by his side.

I had the honor of meeting them both at NAS  Moffett Field in 1989 or 1990, when they came through Base Ops on their way to the Beast. What I remember most is that BOTH of them took the time to speak to everyone they saw, Officer, Chief, or Enlisted. I remember the Secret Service being pissed, as they were trying to rush them through and on their way.

She was a class act, a truly gracious lady. I think the one thing that impressed me the most over the years was that she spoke her mind, and beat the literacy drum for many years through her Barbara Bush Foundation after she left the White House. She truly believed literacy was a way for people to improve their lives. May she rest in peace.

 

Net Humor…

Posted on by April 16, 2018

Ladies day… 🙂

  1. I haven’t found Mr Right, but I have found Mr Cheap, Mr Sleazy and Mr Wrong
  2. Next mood swing: 6 minutes
  3. I’m in touch with my inner bitch
  4. Don’t stare at me, buy me a drink.
  5. It ain’t the size, it’s… no, it’s the size.
  6. Are those your eyeballs? I found them in my cleavage.
  7. Not Drunk. Just Blonde.
  8. Therapy has taught me nothing is my fault
  9. So many men… so few who can afford me.
  10. You can either agree with me, or be wrong
  11. I’m busy. You’re ugly. Have a nice day.
  12. I have PMS, an SUV, and no chocolate. Were you considering cutting me off?
  13. I’m really easy to get along with, once you learn to worship me.
  14. Veni, Vedi, VISA: I Came, I Saw, I did a little shopping.
  15. And which dwarf are you?
  16. Don’t worry. It’ll only seem kinky the first time.
  17. I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of crap.
  18. I’m sorry honey, I just don’t have the energy to fake it tonight.
  19. 51% Angel, 49% Bitch. Don’t push it!
  20. God made us sisters: prozac made us friends
  21. You can stare at my as* all you like but you aren’t getting a piece!
  22. I love you. Leave me alone. Where have you been all day?
  23. I want my man to have a VCR: Very Cute Rear
  24. I’m not infantile … You stinkybutt poophead.
  25. You Say B*tch Like It’s A Bad Thing
  26. Bad driver on board
  27. Chaos, panic, disaster, I think my work here is done
  28. I can SO drive
  29. I have PMS, 5 children, a disloyal husband, and a gun! Any questions??
  30. Oh, I’m Easy… I’m just not Cheap!
  31. You KNOW you want me.
  32. 0% Angel, 100% Bitch, 100% Your Fault
  33. Yet another bitterly single thirtysomething proud to be a bitch
  34. Starlight Starbright, where the hell is Mr Right ?
  35. I have a pc, a vibrator, & pizza delivery. Why did I even leave the house?

And one more set…

The Rules

  1. The Female always makes the rules.
  2. The rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification
  3. No male can possibly know all the rules.
  4. If the Female suspect the male knows all the rules, she must immediately change some or all of the rules.
  5. The Female is NEVER wrong.
  6. If the Female is wrong, it is because of a flagrant misunderstanding which was a direct result of something the male did or said wrong.
  7. If rule six applies, the male must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding.
  8. The Female can change her mind at any given point in time.
  9. The male must never change his mind without express written consent from the Female.
  10. The Female has every right to be angry or upset at any time.
  11. The male must remain calm at all times; unless the Female wants him to be angry or upset.
  12. The Female must, under no circumstances, let the mail know whether or not whe wants him to be angry or upset.
  13. Any attempt to document these rules could result in bodily harm.
  14. If the Female has PMS, all rules are null and void.

Exit stage left… 🙂

A sad day…

Posted on by April 15, 2018

R. Lee Ermey has died.

Statement from R. Lee Ermey’s long time manager, Bill Rogin:

It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.

There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It’s actually the Riflemen’s Creed. “This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.”

There are many Gunny’s, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That’s what he wanted most of all.

Gunny was one of the good guys. I met him five or six times, and always enjoyed chatting with him. He did a lot that wasn’t publicized, supporting Navy Relief, the USO and other military organizations, both with money and his time. He will be sorely missed.

Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.

Sunday Funnies…

Posted on by April 14, 2018
  1. How many Californians does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A1.  None.  They screw in a hot tub.

A2.  None.  Somebody organizes a workshop on how to deal with darkness in your life.

A3.  21, one to change and 20 to share the experience

 

  1. How many psychiatrists does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. Only one, but the lighbulb has to want to change.

 

  1. How many surrealist painters does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. A fish

 

  1. How many male chauvenist pigs does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. None. let her cook in the dark.

 

  1. How many men does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. Four.One to actually change it, and 3 friends to brag to about how he screwed it.

 

Q…How many Jews does it take to change a lightbulb?

A…How many Jews does it take to change a lightbulb?

 

  1. How many red necks does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  2. They can’t because they are too busy complaining about how all the blacks and mexicans are getting the good jobs cause of that affirmative action shit.

 

  1. How many paranoid people do you need to change a light-bulb ??
  2. AND WHO’S ASKING ???!!!!

 

  1. How many pot growers does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. None – They use flourescent tubes!

 

  1. How many women with PMS does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. Six
  3. Why
  4. IT JUST DOES O.K !!!!!!

 

Q: How many mathematicians does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: One, who gives it to six Californians, thereby reducing it to an earlier riddle.

 

Q: How many topologists does it take to change a light bulb?

A: It really doesn’t matter, since they’d rather knot.

 

  1. How many psychoanalysts does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  2. How many do you think it takes?

 

  1. How many Nebraska Cornhuskers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  2. Only one, but he gets 3 hours credit for it

 

  1. How many doctors does it take to screw in a light bulb?
  2. It depends on what kind of insurance you have

 

Q: How many straight San Francisco waiters does to take to change a lightbulb?

A: Both of them.

  1. How many Christians does it take to change a Light bulb?
  2. none, they just stay in their darkness and pray to their non-existant god to do it for them

 

  1. How many gays does it take to change a light bulb?
  2. Seven.  One to change the bulb and 6 to shriek, “Faaaabulous.”

 

  1. How many Japonese does it take to change a light bulb?
  2. None.  They have machines to do it automatically.

 

  1. How many law professors does it take to change a light bulb?
  2. Hell, you need 250 just to lobby for the research grant.

 

  1. How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb?

A1: It only takes one lawyer to change your light bulb to his light bulb.

A2: You won’t find a lawyer who can change a light bulb. Now, if you’re  looking for a lawyer to screw a light bulb…

A3: How many can you afford?

A4: Whereas the party of the first part, also known as “Lawyer”, and the party of the second part, also known as “Light Bulb”,do hereby and forthwith agree to a transaction wherein the party of the second part (Light Bulb) shall be removed from the current position  ect… ect…ect…..

 

  1. How many Sicilians does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
  2. Two.  One to screw it in, and one to kill the witnesses.

 

  1. How many OJ jurors does it take to change a light bulb?
  2. None of them believe it is broken.

 

  1. How many particle physicists does it take to change a lightbulb?
  2. One. Two to change the bulb and three to renormalise the wavefunction (if you don’t understand it, study quantum mechanics).

 

  1. How many perverts does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
  2. One… but it takes the entire staff of the emergency room to remove it.

And then there’s ‘product’ placement…

‘Projecting’ much??? 🙂

Fight’s on!!!

Posted on by April 13, 2018

US, UK, France vs. Syria… TOT, 2100 EDT, 0400 Local Syria time

Multiple launches by various platforms from various bases, plus a ‘few’ TLAMs thrown in for good measure. Targeting was Syrian compounds that have the capability to produce chemical weapons. And apparently there was a ‘deconfliction’ line passed to the Russians (e.g. don’t come south of this line, if you do, all bets are off)…

And yes, the President DOES have the authority to launch an operation lasting less than 30 days without Congress’ approval.

And it wasn’t ‘leaked’!!! What a novel concept! Actually do the mission FIRST, then talk about it. Limited strikes, three targets, including the R&D facility in Damascus. BDA will be done after sunrise this morning, but I’m going to still be asleep when that comes in.

And this sends a message that the NORKs and others are sure to be watching… 🙂

The dominos are being lined up…

Posted on by April 12, 2018

This one caught me by surprise…

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary changed its definition of “assault rifle” to one that matches what gun control advocates are pushing for.

From the Federalist, HERE.

All of us who have a military background know the actual military definition is a rifle designed to fire MORE THAN ONE ROUND with one pull of the trigger. Either a three round burst, or fully automatic.

Now that Merriam-Webster has been co opted, the libs/looney left will be ramming this down our throats.  Dammit…

h/t JP

AIs and Hate Speech…

Posted on by April 11, 2018

According to Zukie, Facebook’s ‘people’ are designing AIs to do all kinds of ‘back office’ functions, including defining ‘hate speech’…

But you can see his answers HERE to Rep Scalise’s questions..

Which nobody, h.uman or otherwise, can actually define. But according the Facebook, the two black ladies known as Diamond and Silk are terrorists!!! Link HERE for those questions.

One of the things I noticed was how truly incompetent most of the questioners were. They didn’t actually have a clue about what they were asking Zukie… Much less be smart enough to actually understand those few answers he gave… I really was wishing some of the legislator’s staffs had been the questioners, at least they have a clue about FB and its ins and outs…

My opinion, there was a lot of shucking and jiving on Zukie’s part. Claims that ‘his team’ would get back with the legislators, and I was amazed at the number of times he got away with the “I don’t have that answer.”

I think it will be interesting to see what the follow up is, and what’s going to happen when/if these AIs get rolled out, if they are ever publicized. I know I’ve cut back what little time I spend on FB, so I’m only on it maybe an hour or so a week…

YMMV, IANAL, and I’m a grumpy old man…

 

Now THIS is interesting…

Posted on by April 10, 2018

On one hand we have Citi and their stance (newly formed) on guns and their credit cards…

Citigroup’s landmark decision to restrict gun sales in the wake of the Parkland, Fla., school massacre is threatening its relationship with GOP lawmakers, who are preparing to retaliate against the nation’s fourth-largest bank.

Full article HERE, at Politico.

On the other hand, we have Wells Fargo fighting off a push from teachers…

The American Federation of Teachers on Friday published an exchange with Wells Fargo that began with AFT president Randi Weingarten saying if the bank continued in the “arms business” then the organization would “dump” its Well Fargo mortgage program. The program has directed more than 20,000 members to the bank’s services.

Full article HERE, from Guns.com

I think it will be interesting to see how these play out. We all remember the E-Bay/Paypal issues, and how they drove us away. It’s really an attempt to once again shut off money to the gun makers, and Bank of America did that yesterday.

Bank of America officially took sides in America’s gun debate Tuesday, announcing it would no longer make loans to companies that make “military-style” weapons.

The second-biggest U.S. bank announced Tuesday that it would drop current loan-customers Vista Outdoors, Remington and Sturm Ruger, and blackball any other manufacturer of assault weapons.

Full article, HERE.

Sigh…