Interesting week so far, huh?

Before the police arrive, it's just YOU, and ... Police response times vary widely, depending on volume of calls, and manpower levels; you must consider how long you want to cringe in terror, hoping they arrive, before some possibly drug or alcohol-crazed psycho gets to you first.

What if more clear headed burglars cut your phone lines, or your cell phone goes dead? If you don't realize that YOU are first, and foremost responsible for your own safety, in your own home, you've really missed something.

Proven fact is that burglars most fear armed homeowners, and even more so, aggressive ones, FAR MORE THAN THEY DO THE POLICE (who can't be everywhere at once), a well-documented fact!
Don't know about anyone else here, but if I'm "holed up" in my safe room, armed the way I would be armed, I wouldn't be "cringing in terror" from any threat short of a full bore military assault! It's about mindset, and tactics. Patience is a tactic. uscca

Mayor Noggin
It amazes me that Nagin got elected again. Not that there was much of a choice, but he is going around shooting his mouth off again. Here is an interesting article and website. I think this guy says a lot of good things.

Senator Landrieu was recently on CSPAN talking about the work being done and the status of things post Kartina. Read article here

Wal-Mart has announced an odd new domestic "partnership." They have teamed up with an outfit called the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Wal-Mart has caved in, obviously, to the pressure tactics such groups apply to large corporations.

Wal-Mart has made its billions of the backs of rural communities throughout America. It has never discriminated against homosexuals who want to purchase their products at low prices. Nor have they ever discriminated in hiring homosexuals. Wal-Mart is now a “corporate member” of the “National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce” and (pay for) some of the programs of the “National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce,” including two conferences.

Wal-Mart will also go out of its way to purchase products from businesses with “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT)” owners. How can Wal-Mart claim it is a “family-friendly” store and company if it continues to use consumer dollars to fund radical social activism?

IANSA
Just so we’re all clear on the philosophy of the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA), here’s a statement from its head, Rebecca Peters:

I think American citizens should not be exempt from the rules that apply to the rest of the world. At the moment there are no rules applying to the rest of the world. That’s what we’re working for. American citizens should have guns that are suitable for the legitimate purposes that they can prove. I think that eventually Americans will realize that their obsession with arming themselves in fear, in a paranoid belief that they’re going to be able to stave off the ills of the world through owning guns, through turning every house into an arsenal, eventually Americans will go away from that. I think Americans who hunt—and who prove that they can hunt—should have single-shot rifles suitable for hunting whatever they’re hunting. I mean American citizens should be like any other citizens of the world.

So… the Second Amendment is irrelevant. What we have is a “right” to hunt—and that only with registered, needs-based certification?
I don’t think so, Missy.

And why am I posting this piece now?

Well, apart from the educational aspect of it (know thy enemy), it should be noted that this foul bunch of internationalist GFWs is planning to get a U.N.-sponsored treaty passed which would mandate the above scenario. (Of course, I highly doubt whether the treaty would ever get ratified here in the United States; even our craven Senate would be—rightly—alarmed about the public backlash. But still.)

It should be noted that this Peters bitch is in the pocket of billionaire Democrat supporter George Soros (from whom IANSA received most of its seed funding).
And the details?

* Licensing for all gun ownership, based on a series of criteria, including minimum age, training and “establishing a genuine reason for needing to own a gun;”
* Arbitrary police discretion in the issuance of gun licenses;
* People subject to domestic violence restraining orders against would be subject to compulsory seizure of all firearms;
* All guns must be registered at time of sale or transfer and when the license is renewed;
* A 28-day waiting period to buy any gun;
* The “genuine reason” for having a gun must be proven separately for each gun, “effectively imposing a limit on the number of guns a person can own;”
* Guns cannot be bought or sold privately but only through a dealer licensed by the State;
* Strict requirements on how guns are stored;
* Limitations on the type of firearms which can be owned

Sometimes called the “Australian model”, this is the blueprint for the terms of the international treaty.

Here’s my suggestion to IANSA:
Don’t even bother trying this crap with the United States. Kim du Toit

Are an SKS and a .50 Cal equal Officer?

Came across this article and I laughed so hard that police officers could be so naive...or maybe I shouldn't be surprised - anyways have a look for yourself:Police fear the mighty SKS!!! Some choice tidbits from the article:Faust said the steel core bullets used in an SKS strike the body then follow bone, so a bullet can "enter your shoulder and come out of your toe."FALSE - BAD COP NO DOUGHNUT!!!"Equipped with a folding bayonet and armor-piercing rounds, the rifle is a cheap and highly effective weapon -- the predecessor of the AK-47 -- that can blast through engine blocks as easily as it can bones, said Louis Faust, one of nearly 20 NOPD tactical officers who arrested five people, including Thomas."Sort of false, a 7.62x39 will blast through bone, but I've never seen one go clean through an engine block - even in steel core. Now, I will admit that there are likely some exotic ammo types that may do this...but they make the 7.62x39 sound like a .50 cal. Guess when you're playing fast and loose with the "truth" like these cops you can't let facts slow you down."What you see here is not just in the Fischer," Scheurmann said, pointing to the SKS. "The shame of it is there are a lot of good people out there who see people with weapons like this, and they're scared. With drug dealers out with these, what can they do?"...Shoot back? But hey, that would just "escalate the violence" according to these officers who believe that guns just create more violence. If that is indeed the case, why don't you ask them why THEY carry a gun?Guess some animals are more EQUAL than others...Your mission, should you choose to accept is to think about why in high crime cities where police can't control the crime and there aren't enough police to effectively patrol the city, why they don't allow you to effectively protect yourself?

Support your local 2nd Amendment

Last week, in a landmark victory for NRA and law-abiding gun owners, Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana denied the City of New Orleans' motion to dismiss NRA's lawsuit against the city. Further, Judge Barbier held that the Second Amendment does apply to law-abiding residents in the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans. Incredibly, the City of New Orleans persisted in desperately clinging to its anti-gun agenda by contemptuously arguing just the opposite--that the Second Amendment does not apply to residents in the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans.

NRA first filed suit after Hurricane Katrina, when firearms were confiscated from law-abiding New Orleans residents. Former New Orleans Police Chief Eddie Compass issued orders to confiscate firearms from all citizens. With that one order, the means of self-protection that innocent victims had during a time of widespread civil disorder was stripped away.

NRA filed suit in federal court and won a preliminary injunction ending these illegal gun confiscations. After the City of New Orleans failed to comply with the court's ruling and falsely claimed that the gun confiscations never occurred, NRA filed a motion for contempt that included an order directing all seized firearms be returned to their rightful owners.

After strenuously denying the illegal confiscations for months, on March 15, 2006, Mayor Nagin and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) finally conceded in federal court that the seized firearms were stored in two trailers. The city then agreed in court to a process by which law-abiding citizens would be able to file a claim to receive their confiscated firearms. However, few firearms were returned because the NOPD never notified gun owners how to claim their guns, and turned many away citing impossible standards for proof of ownership.
This ruling sets the stage for a continued legal fight in which NRA will be forced to expend additional resources to fight back the anti-gunner's blatant and shameful attempts to ignore the Second Amendment. The case will now move to discovery and pre-trial preparation.

Ray Nagin and his gun grabbing cronies illegally seized over a thousand firearms from hurricane victims in their hour of need. They now seek to absolve themselves of the responsibility of their actions, and to continue to deprive law abiding citizens of their property. Help prevent this from happening. Make them face the music. Hold them accountable. Support the NRA and SAF.


Kathleen Parker says that sensible people are reconsidering our government's opposition to profiling in the search for terrorists. "Sensible people" huh? Well, when are the liberals going to get on board?
Ahhhhh ... but here comes a liberal to tell us that profiling is "unAmerican." What was that Kathleen Parker wrote about "sensible people?"

A group of young eco-radicals lecture school students on the dangers of farming. All those farms, after all, are pushing wild animals off the land! As the column title says, "Never Underestimate Stupidity."

It's the latest trend in Middle Eastern news photography: "fauxtography." Michelle Malkin tracks several cases where news wires have made available images that have been altered...exposing an agenda.

Hispanic groups and the ACLU are suing a town in Pennsylvania for cracking down on illegal aliens. Apparently enforcing the laws of the United States of America is not politically correct anymore.

Read about Louisiana coastal erosion issues and learn or the documentary called Washing Away.

"I am not influenced by the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward. I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary for the public good, become honorable by being necessary."-- Nathan Hale (September 1776)

On A lighter Note:
LINCOLN TOWN CAR
I bought a new Lincoln Town Car about two weeks ago. I had to return to the dealer the week after I bought it because I couldn't figure out how the radio worked. The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated. He said, "Watch this!" The salesman said, "Nelson!" The radio replied, "Ricky or Willie?"

"Willie," he continued and "On the Road Again" came from the speakers.

I drove away happy. For the next few days, every time I'd say "Beethoven" I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said "Beatles" I'd get one of their awesome songs.

One day, a couple ran a red light and nearly creamed my new car. I swerved in time to avoid them, and I yelled, "ASS HOLES!"

The French National Anthem began to play, sung by Jane Fonda and Michael Moore, backed up by Rev Jesse Jackson on guitar, Al Sharpton on drums.

Damn! I love this car!

Washing Away

Just to let you know of an upcoming LPB and PBS television documentary that I think will be of interest to you in Louisiana.

Christina Melton, an award winning Louisiana Public Broadcasting producer has completed a powerful documentary that will air within Louisiana on public broadcasting stations on the one-year anniversary of Katrina on August 29, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. It will air again in Louisiana on September 3, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

For those of you outside of Louisiana, Washing Away will air nationally on September 7, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. CST (9:00 p.m. EST).

Washing Away: Losing Louisiana - the story of Louisiana's disappearing coastline and how this unfolding crisis affects all of America - is told through the eyes of people affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is narrated by academy award winner, Susan Sarandon.

You can see a preview of the Washing Away at the following link. Scroll down to the bottom of the poster at the link and you can see a preview of the documentary.

http://www.lpb.org/programs/washingaway/

If you have the time, it would help if you could spread the word to your friends and contacts around the United States about this documentary.

Washing Away is a very powerful story that will help people to understand the depth of the connection between our south Louisiana culture, economy, and ecology.

Warm regards,

Kerry M. St.Pé, Program Director
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
1-800-259-0869
http://www.btnep.org/

Senate Votes

On July 13,2006, the US Senate voted on the Vitter amendment, legislation to block future infringements on the right to keep and bear arms. The confiscation of legally owned guns during an emergency such as last year's hurricane Katrina took one more step towards becoming illegal. Sixteen senators voted against this legislation, and therefore, against a fundamental right, not just an American right that our country was founded on, but the human right to self defense. There were no real surprises, or were there?
 
These senators were:
 
Daniel Akaka, HawaiiBarbara Boxer, CaliforniaHillary Clinton, New YorkChristopher Dodd, ConnecticutDick Durbin, Illinois Dianne Feinstein, CaliforniaTom Harkin, IowaDaniel Inouye, HawaiiEdward Kennedy, MassachusettsFrank Lautenberg, New JerseyCarl Levin, MichiganRobert Menéndez, New JerseyBarbara Mikulski, MarylandJack Reed, Rhode IslandPaul Sarbanes, MarylandChuck Schumer, New York


The mind isn't a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lit. – Anonymous

What the hell ?

What the hell is wrong with our News Media? Why are they still saying crap like “Israel should lay down their arms”? Here is the deal, if you say that or if you think that... you are Anti-Semitic. Flat out, that's it. If Hezbollah lays down their arms, peace will exist. If Israel lays down their arms, Israel will cease to exist. Simple as that. Then there is the worst case scenario... Israel gives in. Remember your history lessons about when the religion of Islam first started and I think it was the 3rd Islamic leader who changed the religion to a conquest? They spread like a wild fire taking large areas of geography leading towards Europe. They were stopped at two points. France by Charles Martel and in Constantinople by the Byzantines. This new Islamic Conquest is now a lot more brutal, random, and it could be in your front lawn tomorrow. Israel is surrounded and is a symbolic goal for them. If they take Israel, then it's going to be an Extremist Islamic free-for-all world wide. And you can't just say, “Fine, I'll be Muslim too” because you might not be the right kind of Muslim. If your in the wrong faction... It's like World of War Craft.
Endless and senseless violence everywhere. Israel has to be strong. Just like Europe needed Constantinople to be strong, the world needs a strong Israel. thx Ogre
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Muslim groups criticized President George W. Bush on Thursday for calling a foiled plot to blow up airplanes part of a “war with Islamic fascists,” saying the term could inflame anti-Muslim tensions.
Not to pick nits here, but if anything is likely to “inflame anti-Muslim tensions” here, it would be the fact that a bunch of Muslims were caught while plotting to blow up a dozen civilian airliners, just like a bunch of Muslims did, in fact, murder 3,000 American civilians some five years ago, not to mention the Muslim terrorists that blew up a nightclub in Bali, the Muslim terrorists who blew up trains and buses in London, the Muslim terrorists who blew up trains in Madrid, the Muslim terrorists that blew up… Well, you get the drift.
And if anything really inflames our Imperial Temper, then it’s watching the utterly predictable charade of Muslim terror apologists immediately expressing concerns about their well-being even before the bodies of the latest Muslim terror attacks have assumed room temperature and criticizing people for daring to call a spade a spade.
U.S. officials have said the plot, thwarted by Britain, to blow up several aircraft over the Atlantic bore many of the hallmarks of al Qaeda.
Which, in case CAIR has managed to convince you otherwise, is a Muslim terrorist organization. Not that their club membership really matters, since they were all Muslims and, most assuredly, Islamic fascists. I’m not saying that all Muslims are Islamic fascists, nor did the President suggest any such thing, but those Muslims most definitely were.
So we guess that what CAIR is really saying by complaining about the term “Islamic fascists” being used to describe actual Islamic fascists possibly leading to anti-Muslim sentiment is that they equate “Islamic fascism” with “Muslim?”
Interesting.
And the Brits tried, much to their eternal shame. They initially described the Pakistani Muslim suspects as “Asian” which, though technically speaking correct, is a clear and deliberate attempt to mislead. Unless they really were trying to suggest that it was Mr. Miyagi and his students taking a break from “wax on, wax off.” But ultimately, they had to admit that it wouldn’t work, particularly when they had to release a list of names and everybody more intelligent than a turnip noticed that there were a lot of “Mohammad’s” in there.
Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all (as in “99.99999999%”) terrorists are Muslim.
That there are any bipedal life forms (chickens are excused) left on this planet who haven’t yet added up 2 and 2 and gotten 4 is enough to drive any sane man to drink, but we hope, against hope, that it won’t be much longer before the last blathering appeasenik ostrich sees the light.  thx Rottweiller

It would be interesting to question why Lebanon doesn’t take out Hezbollah.  The Israelis are not attacking Lebanon but, Hezbollah in Lebanon. CJ