Q.O.T.D.........

Well it seems that D.C. comics has either "evolved" or decided to jump on the "Me Too" boat. They have decided that one of their characters is going to come out of the closet and announce to the world that they are gay. Don't know who or when, but while reading the original article on this over on Breitbart, I saw this comment and thought it too good not to share..........

"I can see it now, Wonder Woman will become a lesbian... they will also make her look like Chaz Bono and rename her to ...
Wonder if that's a Woman?"

I'm telling you, I just couldn't make this stuff up....... 

Friday Funny................

If you are not aware of it, The Light Bringer appeared on a day time talk show call The View earlier this week. Most of the women that are on the program are liberals X 20 so it was a real love in with questions like, "What's your favorite snack?" It was the Light Bringer doing what he does best, campaigning and shilling for votes.  Your tax dollars at work.

I did laugh however when I read what a comedian said to Barbara Walters, host of The View. The comedian congratulated Ms. Walters for having the Light Bringer on the show, "or as Fox News  would have reported it: "Muslim Terrorist Invades Lesbian Orgy!"

Isn't it amazing how the funniest jokes are based on kernels of truth?


 

QOTD...........

My favorite quote regarding the Light Bringer's "evolving" view on gay marriage,

"Yes, and to quote the words Obama used the most when discussing this issue, "Um, er, uh, uh, uh, um, er, uh" He makes Bush sound like Olivier."

Made ME laugh..............

History Serves As A Valuable Instructor Again................

I firmly believe that we can pick up very valuable lessons from history. From both past actions as well as the wisdom  of people who went before us. As my Granny once told me, "If they were all fools, we wouldn't be here would we?" This is a fine example of that wisdom, written by a personal hero of mine, Sir Winston Churchill. Mr. Churchill in his early days served as a officer in the British Army and took part in some of the small colonial wars that were fought in Africa in the glory days of the British Empire. Churchill also served as a newspaper correspondent as well as a author. His second book, The River War: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan was written in 1899 and contains this observation on the religion of Islam. I believe I have blogged this before, but it is WELL worth repeating,

How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property - either as a child, a wife, or a concubine - must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the faith: all know how to die but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome.

Isn't it amazing how something written in 1899 rings so true in 2012? But again, it is a foolish person who doesn't learn from the past.  

Perhaps A New Campaign Theme Song ?

I've been keeping up with the Senate race in my friend's Jay G. home state of Massachusetts. It is between Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren. Granted, I don't have a dog in this fight, but still I do try to help out the ladies as much as I can. So with all the talk of Ms. Warren's heritage and high cheek-bones, I thought this might be an appropriate campaign theme song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6E98ZRaU1s

Just sayin'..................

Another Guilty Pleasure............

When ever I have some down time, and need to kick back I will be the first to admit I flop in front of the "One Eyed Monster" I am not one of those folks that have to almost shout at the top of their lungs "I only watch EDUCATIONAL programs" I watch what strikes my fancy at the moment. I watch American Guns and Sons of Guns, (Although I gotta admit I do curse at the tube when the drama llama rears it's ugly head or they come up with something firearms related that is totally out to lunch. I mean I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer but some of the comments and statements these so called firearms experts come up with make me feel like a rocket scientist in comparison.) or just about anything else.

There is one program that I have discovered that isn't too bad at all. It's on the National Geographic channel and is called The Decrypters. It's a fascinating program that deals with a great deal of forensic pathology and archeology. The most recent episode I saw was called Gold Rush Murder and it dealt with a skeleton that was discovered in California that dated back to the 1840's that showed signs of a violent death. If you like history or detective stories I think you will like this program. Check it out and see for yourself.

Good Stuff Comes In Small Packages.............

A while back, I picked up a muzzle loading 12 bore double-barrel percussion shotgun. I don't have the time for hunting so I figured that I could use it for any of my many living history persona's. Of course, as with any firearm, I had to put my own personal touches on it. The first thing was to cut the 28" barrels down to something a little more manageable. Muzzleloaders and other types of weapons made before 1898 are not subject to most firearms laws, so I cut the barrels down to a handy 14".

Then I stripped the stock and refinished it with a light walnut stain. While I had it down, I got this overwhelming urge to respond to my inner crow and mounted a silver star in the cheek piece. Shinny is GOOD.

Maybe a bit gaudy, but I just couldn't help myself. Then I slapped a sling on her to make it easier to tote. I took her with me this past week-end to the commemoration of the battle of Plymouth, NC. I was part of the Union Naval contingent and used the shotgun as a member of a landing party. There is historical documentation for the use of shotguns on ships, even though they were never government  issued weapons, but privately owned by mostly ship's officers. I found out that my little shotgun would have given a sailor a better edge than almost any other weapon for boarding or repelling boarders. Not to mention it stands out in a crowd.

Remember boys and girls, he who dies with the most toys, WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (grin)