More Cops = Less Rape?

Joe Biden seems to think so.  He’s saying that Congress needs to pass Obama’s jr. stimulus (he calls it a “jobs bill”) so that cities can hire more cops and thus prevent domestic violence, like rape.  This new stimulus creates nothing “temporary,” screams VP Joe while wishing he could be raped.  Because if you’re being raped, and you call 911, this stimulus will help the cops get there in time to catch the guy.

Really?  Are you kidding me?  This is what happens when you contract out your personal safety.  Buy a firearm.  Learn how to use it.  Take responsibility for your own protection. 

But I guess that’s not what this administration wants.  More debt.  More reliance on government.  That’s what this administration wants.

 

#3 in the West

I’m paying for it, and will be for years, but I’m pretty happy with my choice of Graduate School.

 

Welcome to…

the police state.  Also, it’s interesting that the only place I’m hearing about this is in the gunblogosphere.  Why isn’t it getting more attention through “traditional” means?

 

Stay OUT!!!

I’ve blogged about the influx of Californian’s to Utah.  Here’s the map to prove it!  And that’s just to Salt Lake County.  Feel free to check out Utah, Davis and Weber counties as well.  ARGH!!!

H/T – Jay

 

Elena Kagan: Legal Chameleon

It’s not at all clear from her record whether Kagan will someday prove to be the Jurist for the Little Guy or the Judge Who Bridged the Partisan Divide. There is ample evidence in her professional and academic record that she has ably managed to do both at different times, depending on the professional position she held and whose views she was representing….

Sort of like when Obama decided to run for President.  He didn’t have much of a record for people to review so people voted on what they were told at the time.

 

A New Political Tactic

In Ukraine, members of the Verkhovna Rada threw eggs at the chairman in protest of a deal with Russia that will allow the Russian Black Sea Fleet to anchor in Sevestopol for the next 25 years in exchange for lower natural gas prices.

 

Will Someone Please Think of the Children!!!

Massachusetts prepares to attack swine flu, and personal freedom, head on:

A new proposed bill designed to combat the threat of the H1N1 virus would allow the state to forcefully quarantine people in the event of a pandemic.

Anyone who refuses to comply with the quarantine order could face jail time or a $1000 per day fine.

The “Pandemic Response Bill” would also force health providers to vaccinate people, authorize forcible entry into private homes, and impose fines or prison sentences on anyone not complying with isolation or quarantine orders.

H/T – Tam

 

10th Best College Football Team of the Decade

This is meant in the nicest possible way: Utah is the No. 2 football factory west of the Rockies.

Dennis Dodd, senior writer for CBSSports.com, names the University of Utah as the #10 college football team of the decade. And in case you’re wondering who is better, here is the list:

1. USC
2. Oklahoma
3. Texas
4. Florida
5. LSU
6. Ohio State
7. Miami
8. Georgia
9. Va. Tech
10. UTAH

Now that puts us with some very, very cool company.

 

The Freedoms We Enjoy

Recently, Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, received a Freedom Award from America’s Freedom Festival. He had some interesting things to say.

After receiving the award, President Packer spoke of the freedoms the nation enjoys today — freedoms that came at a price.

He reflected upon James Madison’s record of the Constitutional Convention, referencing the weeks of time and effort that had been exhausted creating the U.S. Constitution allowing the freedoms enjoyed today.

He then told a story about the day that the men were individually signing the Constitution. During the convention, President George Washington was sitting in a high-back chair that had a picture of a rising sun on the back. Benjamin Franklin said that he had been looking at the sun all during the convention. He said he was never sure if it was a rising sun or a setting sun. But, as the men came forward one by one to sign the document, Franklin said that day he had the confidence to know it was a rising sun.

“Now 12 wars later and all that has gone on, that sun is now obscured,” President Packer said. “We know that war can’t destroy it, but if it is destroyed it will be from within. And now we face a danger greater than any of the wars we have faced. To honor the Constitution and to honor freedom is a sacred duty for all of us.

“I invoke the blessing on you who are doing this sacred work that you will keep it up, and that in due time the challenges that we face now from within can be conquered so that this nation may remain free.”

 

How the MSM views this election

 

Nice to Know

It’s nice to know that in America, one can remove themselves from the Political scene for a week or so and nothing much will have changed. John McCain is still alive and campaigning to prove why he is the better of two lesser choices. The DNC is still calling for Hillary’s head and Obama’s Messiah status is still intact.
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I hope that everyone has enjoyed Day by Day recently. I sure have.
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In other news, I’ve been reading and interesting book – The Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul. Very, very interesting. Whenever I mention to people that, come November, I’ll be writing in Ron Paul’s name, they always give me a strange look. Most of the time it appears that they ask, “why him? He’s crazy. His ideas are so far fetched!” His ideas might seem radical, but that’s only because we’ve gotten so far away from where this country should be.

If it would not violate copyright laws I would write chapter three as a whole on this site and leave it there for all to read! But until I receive a personally signed Congressman Paul, no such writing will be posted. However, I will recommend that you spend the $10 and buy the book. If you don’t enjoy it, send me a 15 page essay, sighting specific examples of why you disagree with what he has presented and if I agree that you have a valid point, I’ll send you $10. Now that’s a win-win situation.
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The Summer Semester begins on Wednesday. Hooray for school! Yep, that’s enough of that.
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Fantasy Football anyone?
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On a final note – I’m tired. It’s also Monday night which means I have family night. I promise to start writing more. I’ve got plenty of things to say, just not enough time to say it. Head on over to The Family Cooper for an update on what we’ve been doing.

 

The Word is "Change"

And just like “that!”, candidate Obama increased the number of States in the Union to 60. Hat tip to Cassy.

 

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this blog to those who dare to dream. It has taken me years but I have finally allowed myself to believe that the lofty is achievable. Long live the Dream!