June 17, 2014
What the heck?
I thought George W traded all of that American 'blood for oil' in Iraq? How is the current civil war unrest in Iraq now causing gas prices to jump?
June 16, 2014
I do believe, I do believe
Global Warming is truly a religion. It takes a firm belief that any and all climate change is man-made and man-controlled. President Obama's graduation speech sounded much like a preacher, condemning those who do not believe in a deity.
Is the climate changing? Yes. Has it changed many times over the life of this planet we call Earth? Scientists will tell you the Earth has been warmer. It has certainly been colder, yet somehow, we are to believe the changes in the past 150 years are solely the cause of cars and trucks and industrial growth. Currently there are more than 30 active volcanoes around the globe spewing carbon into the air, along with lots of other chemicals.
The true climate believer tells us global warming is a real danger, but cannot explain why there has been no measurable warming in more than 15 years. The true climate believer cannot explain why their models do not work, nor why these same models cannot "predict" what happened in the past. We just have to "believe". Climate scientists cannot explain why we had ice ages and warming periods in the past, eons before man started burning coal.
Should we be good stewards of our environment? Sure. Should we destroy our economy and way of life to prevent something that we cannot control? What we do not know about science is mind-boggling. A few centuries ago a consensus of scientist believed the sun revolved around the Earth, that if one sailed too far into the ocean you would fall off the edge. There are some who once believed you could stop a volcano from erupting if you offered up a human sacrifice. Obama and other true "warmists" seem to believe we can control the climate by sacrificing our economy. And some children believe that if they wish hard enough for a pony when they blow out their birthday candles Old Paint will be saddled and hitched in the backyard.
I know if you take grant money to investigate a theorem, and find out the research was a waste of time, you do not get the next grant to keep working on your theory. I wonder why so many researchers keep looking for proof of man-made climate change?
Is the climate changing? Yes. Has it changed many times over the life of this planet we call Earth? Scientists will tell you the Earth has been warmer. It has certainly been colder, yet somehow, we are to believe the changes in the past 150 years are solely the cause of cars and trucks and industrial growth. Currently there are more than 30 active volcanoes around the globe spewing carbon into the air, along with lots of other chemicals.
The true climate believer tells us global warming is a real danger, but cannot explain why there has been no measurable warming in more than 15 years. The true climate believer cannot explain why their models do not work, nor why these same models cannot "predict" what happened in the past. We just have to "believe". Climate scientists cannot explain why we had ice ages and warming periods in the past, eons before man started burning coal.
Should we be good stewards of our environment? Sure. Should we destroy our economy and way of life to prevent something that we cannot control? What we do not know about science is mind-boggling. A few centuries ago a consensus of scientist believed the sun revolved around the Earth, that if one sailed too far into the ocean you would fall off the edge. There are some who once believed you could stop a volcano from erupting if you offered up a human sacrifice. Obama and other true "warmists" seem to believe we can control the climate by sacrificing our economy. And some children believe that if they wish hard enough for a pony when they blow out their birthday candles Old Paint will be saddled and hitched in the backyard.
I know if you take grant money to investigate a theorem, and find out the research was a waste of time, you do not get the next grant to keep working on your theory. I wonder why so many researchers keep looking for proof of man-made climate change?
Seriously
Does anyone really believe the IRS lost two years worth of emails? Are we truly to believe the Government does not keep emails on backup servers? Most businesses keep emails and other records for at least 4-6 years. The IRS demands companies keep tax records for 6 years. They expect individuals to keep their records for 7 years. But somehow, the ethernet has swallowed Lois Lerners IRS emails just when she is under subpoena.
Funny, when my hard drive crashed a couple of years ago the IT Department (one guy) at the small company that employs me was able to replace the hard drive and return my computer even with the personal files and pictures that were stored on the laptop. Every single email was right back in the inbox or file just as it was before the hard drive crashed.
More from people who know what they are talking about:
Here
Here
Funny, when my hard drive crashed a couple of years ago the IT Department (one guy) at the small company that employs me was able to replace the hard drive and return my computer even with the personal files and pictures that were stored on the laptop. Every single email was right back in the inbox or file just as it was before the hard drive crashed.
More from people who know what they are talking about:
Here
Here
June 15, 2014
June 14, 2014
June 13, 2014
Friday Music
Me and Elvis were hanging out in Blue Hawaii last night. I have seen that movie maybe 30 times, but this is the first time I recognized landmarks. Heck, Elvis even hung out at the Hawaiian Village for a bit. That is where the wife and I spent our vacation. None of that has anything to do with today's music selection. I was just in the mood to listen to The Clash. I hope you are too.
June 12, 2014
I can't believe I ate the whole thing...
We had chicken kabobs and cheesy potatoes for supper last night. I just finished a giant plate of leftovers for lunch. What the hell was I thinking? Now I am stuffed and ready for a nap.
June 11, 2014
The list of things I have no interest in
It may not be number one, but the soccer World Cup is pretty high on the list.
Practicing for grandkids
We are dog sitting for the youngest boy's dog this week. He got him a few weeks ago. The dog is a 2-year old Corgi mix. It is a very good dog. he loves to run free in the fenced-in back yard. In fact he doesn't want to come in.
We had lots of pets in the house growing up. Dogs, cats, fish, birds, turtles, guinea pigs. A box turtle spent the winter roaming the house and a chipmunk lived in a cage in the kitchen for 8 years. The wife, on the other hand, has never cared much for animals. The dog promptly shit on the carpet as soon as he came in, so he got off to a bad start. The dog loves her though. He follows her around and watched her do a load of laundry last night.
The squirrel that lives in the tree out front has him wound up already this morning. He really, really hates squirrels.
We had lots of pets in the house growing up. Dogs, cats, fish, birds, turtles, guinea pigs. A box turtle spent the winter roaming the house and a chipmunk lived in a cage in the kitchen for 8 years. The wife, on the other hand, has never cared much for animals. The dog promptly shit on the carpet as soon as he came in, so he got off to a bad start. The dog loves her though. He follows her around and watched her do a load of laundry last night.
The squirrel that lives in the tree out front has him wound up already this morning. He really, really hates squirrels.
June 9, 2014
Nonsense
Happy Monday blog world. For reasons no one will ever know, including me, I woke up at 4:30 in the aye em today. I tossed and turned for a bit and finally was standing at the Keurig at 5:30 waiting on the coffee cup to fill. I read the news of the day, checked some emails, and watched yesterday's episode of Game of Thrones on the old iPad. I did some on-line quality training from one of my customers and here I am typing away at the old blog. It is now 7:30. This is going to be a long, long Monday.
I had a good weekend. Yesterday was the wife'scensored birthday. We went to the movies, we had some cake. Not at the same time. The boys both had to work, and the daughter is away on vacation so the birthday girl was stuck celebrating alone with me.
I finished downloading (uploading?) our pictures from vacation. Between the camera and our two iPhones we have almost 600 pictures of our Hawaiian holiday. Many are duplicates. I will not subject you (or anyone else) to that kind of torture. Some of the images are pretty good I think, but as the wife said, given the scenery it is hard to screw up a picture. If you care (and I do not know why you would) there are a couple of selections after the jump.
I had a good weekend. Yesterday was the wife's
I finished downloading (uploading?) our pictures from vacation. Between the camera and our two iPhones we have almost 600 pictures of our Hawaiian holiday. Many are duplicates. I will not subject you (or anyone else) to that kind of torture. Some of the images are pretty good I think, but as the wife said, given the scenery it is hard to screw up a picture. If you care (and I do not know why you would) there are a couple of selections after the jump.
June 7, 2014
June 6, 2014
June 6, 1944
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!
Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
-- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
June 5, 2014
BOHICA America
The Obama promised us our electric bills would necessarily skyrocket with his agenda. Since he could not get his eco-friendly agenda passed through the Democrat-controlled Congress in his first term, nor the Republican-controlled House in this term, he has dictated tough new standards for coal-burning plants through fiat via the EPA. Experts predict your electric rates will increase by as much as 30% with these new rules.
For a party that claims to be all for the poor and the middle class, the Democrats sure do push for policies which hurt those very groups the most. A kilowatt of energy costs the same whether it is going to an affluent suburb or a tenement in the heart of the metropolis. That means electricity is a smaller part of a wealthy person's monthly expenditures and a large percentage of a poor person's. Increasing electric rates will hurt the poor the most. Similarly, a wealthy person is more likely to have newer, more energy efficient appliances and HVAC systems.
Every single business, factory, and store in America uses electricity. If their costs go up, the price of their goods and services will increase. Who is hurt most by those price increases? You guessed it -- the poor and middle class.
I am all for lessening our dependence on fossil fuels. The problem is there is no viable alternative at this time. I want clean air, but I also recognize that carbon is an essential life force on planet Earth and eliminating CO2 means the death of us all. I wonder if Obama was out partying with the Chum Gang when they covered organic chemistry in high school? Climate science is far from settled, and there is no proof these new standards are needed or will have any effect on the climate.
Obama has withheld vast areas of the oceans from oil exploration, he has refused to allow the XL Pipeline. Both measures would reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce the costs of gas and oil (and plastics and chemicals) for the average American. Again, these policies hurt the poor and middle class disproportionately. Why is Obama opposed to helping you and me? Because wealthy special interests have paid him off with campaign contributions. Opponents all claim their opposition to the XL Pipeline is about protecting the environment. Which is more likely to spill, a pipeline or a tanker truck? Which uses more energy and fossil fuels, a pipeline or a tanker truck? Which spews more CO2 into the air, a pipeline or a tanker truck? So can someone explain to me how a pipeline is not better than fleets of trucks?
If you are still so naive to believe the Democrat party cares about the working man I have some oceanfront property here in Indiana to sell you.
For a party that claims to be all for the poor and the middle class, the Democrats sure do push for policies which hurt those very groups the most. A kilowatt of energy costs the same whether it is going to an affluent suburb or a tenement in the heart of the metropolis. That means electricity is a smaller part of a wealthy person's monthly expenditures and a large percentage of a poor person's. Increasing electric rates will hurt the poor the most. Similarly, a wealthy person is more likely to have newer, more energy efficient appliances and HVAC systems.
Every single business, factory, and store in America uses electricity. If their costs go up, the price of their goods and services will increase. Who is hurt most by those price increases? You guessed it -- the poor and middle class.
I am all for lessening our dependence on fossil fuels. The problem is there is no viable alternative at this time. I want clean air, but I also recognize that carbon is an essential life force on planet Earth and eliminating CO2 means the death of us all. I wonder if Obama was out partying with the Chum Gang when they covered organic chemistry in high school? Climate science is far from settled, and there is no proof these new standards are needed or will have any effect on the climate.
Obama has withheld vast areas of the oceans from oil exploration, he has refused to allow the XL Pipeline. Both measures would reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce the costs of gas and oil (and plastics and chemicals) for the average American. Again, these policies hurt the poor and middle class disproportionately. Why is Obama opposed to helping you and me? Because wealthy special interests have paid him off with campaign contributions. Opponents all claim their opposition to the XL Pipeline is about protecting the environment. Which is more likely to spill, a pipeline or a tanker truck? Which uses more energy and fossil fuels, a pipeline or a tanker truck? Which spews more CO2 into the air, a pipeline or a tanker truck? So can someone explain to me how a pipeline is not better than fleets of trucks?
If you are still so naive to believe the Democrat party cares about the working man I have some oceanfront property here in Indiana to sell you.
I am not doing the heavy lifting
The news of the week about Sgt. Bergdahl reminds me in many ways of the Bobby Garwood story.
June 4, 2014
Things I know
If Susan Rice told me it was a warm sunny day, I would put on snow boots and a parka.
She is either the most gullible public servant in history or a fucking liar. Your opinion may vary (depending on your IQ).
She is either the most gullible public servant in history or a fucking liar. Your opinion may vary (depending on your IQ).
Easy tuna cassarole
Morning drive DJs, Political talk radio, sports talk radio -- they are all wearing me out. A week of not hearing about the Colts, the Cubs, The Pacers, The Democrats, The Republicans, and yes -- this blog-- has me in a complete state of ennui. It occurs to me it would be easier to leave this place behind than I thought.
June 3, 2014
Cause and Effect
I’m at the breaking point,” said Gretchen Gardner, an Austin artist who bought a 1930s bungalow in the Bouldin neighborhood just south of downtown in 1991 and has watched her property tax bill soar to $8,500 this year.
“It’s not because I don’t like paying taxes,” said Gardner, who attended both meetings. “I have voted for every park, every library, all the school improvements, for light rail, for anything that will make this city better. But now I can’t afford to live here anymore. I’ll protest my appraisal notice, but that’s not enough. Someone needs to step in and address the big picture.” sourceIt appears the concept of "cause and effect" is lost on MS Gardner and liberals in general.
via Hot Air
Infamy
As part of our agreement to celebrate our anniversary in Hawaii, the wife had to let me visit Pearl Harbor.My interest in history has taken me to many battlefields and historical spots. I have to say the National Memorial at Pearl Harbor was one of the most moving places I have been. It ranks right there with Arlington Cemetery. My only complaint is there seems to be an over-emphasis on the sinking of the USS Arizona, sometimes ignoring the other victims of the Japanese sneak attack on December 7, 1941.
I was pleased the short documentary on the attack made no attempt to obfuscate the facts in light of the number of tourists from Japan to Oahu. My wife, who has no interest in history, found the tour moving and interesting. We sprung for the headsets and the audio tour, I think that helped her a lot. She gets tired of my historical droning and tuned me out decades ago.
I was pleased the short documentary on the attack made no attempt to obfuscate the facts in light of the number of tourists from Japan to Oahu. My wife, who has no interest in history, found the tour moving and interesting. We sprung for the headsets and the audio tour, I think that helped her a lot. She gets tired of my historical droning and tuned me out decades ago.
June 2, 2014
If I was king of the forrrressst
If I was head of the GOP, and I wanted to shed the image of the "old guy party", I would push hard and fast for a legal drinking age of 19. It is silly that you can don the uniform of the US and not drink a beer. Lowering the drinking age would help reduce the chronic binge drinking on college campuses.
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