Thoughts on 2012

So here we are wrapping up the old year and a new year is upon us. 2012 is a crossroads in so many ways.

For starters, it is an election year. This undoubtedly will be the most important and pivotal election in our lifetimes. In eleven months the people of this country will either embrace liberty or tyranny. This country can ill afford another 4 years of the current administration. Considering how radically socialistic the policies have been going into an election year, most assuredly things will take a monumental step toward the loss of personal freedoms if this administration is given another 4 years.

For starters, preparations for radical anti-gun legislation have been taking place for some time. For instance, the State Department has been trying the push the ratification of the UN Small Arms treaty which would pretty much nullify the 2nd Amendment. Two Supreme Corurt Justices have been appointed by our current President. Both Sotamayor and Kagan are well known for having anti-gun philosophies.
Even the First Lady has promised if re-elected there would be decisions made that would "Impact our country for generations to come."

While to some this may seem trivial,
I would submit for consideration that an armed citizenry is the ultimate deterrant to the encroachment by the state upon individual personal freedoms.

The CHRISTIAN values that this country was founded on are discouraged, made light of and even nearly outlawed. We are told to be tolerant but attacks upon traditional values are at an all-time high and are ever increasing. Apparently tolerance is a one way street.

The President criticized the American people for "clinging to their guns and religion". Well, I do PROUDLY cling to my guns and faith, as this is what made this country great.

If you value your freedom of religion and desire to have the means to protect this and other personal freedoms, I urge you to make your voice heard in November.

Failure is NOT an option

This poster pic is a couple of years old(it's 235 years now), but point is well made.

From Ours to Yours

Merry Christmas to all and God Bless!

Patriot Workout: "Shotgun"

For time:
Run 1.5 mi then complete 50 of each if the following:
Benchpress bwt
Deadlift bwt
Pullups
Boxjumps (24"/20")
Steps of walking lunge
Situps

Scale as needed. Post time to comments.

Notes: bwt is the abbreviation for bodyweight

Ramblings from the Range

Recently, during a trip to the range with a good friend, I had the pleasure of firing his .45 Model 1911. It was Springfield Armory's version and it ran flawlessly. While I've always been a fan of the 1911, the experience had exceeded my expectations.

The feel was great. In my hand, it was truly an extension of the shooter. Triggerpull was perfect (I estimate in the 3lb range). It was probably the most comfortable handgun I have ever fired, and I have tried a variety of makes and models in my years. Groups were tight,
ranging in the 1.5" range at 10-12 yards (that's an extremely conservative estimate of course).

VERDICT: while a good 1911 will run upwards of $600, it is well worth it (providing your budget will support it).
This handgun is amazingly light considering it is loaded with .45 cal ammo and would be quite suitable for concealed carry. Definitely a good choice to rely on for protection of self and loved ones.

Over and out...

Patriot Workout

Maintenance: 50 ea of pullups, pushups, situps, back-extensions

Road Work: run 2 mi for time

Thursday 24 November 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to all my freedom loving fellow patriots!!

Happy Birthday USMC

God Bless our Marines!

Worlds Thinnest Books

 THINGS I DID TO DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
by Barack Obama
 ____________________________________________ MY BLACK GIRLFRIENDS
by Tiger Woods
____________________________________________
THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY
by Jane Fonda & Cindy Sheehan
Illustrated by Michael Moore
________________________________________
MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HOW I HELPED AFTER  KATRINA
by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton
______________________________________
THINGS I  LOVE ABOUT BILL
by Hillary Clinton
 _________________
Sequel: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY
By Bill Clinton
_________________
THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD
 by Bill Gates
 ____________________________________
THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY
by Dennis Rodman
 _________________________________

THINGS WE KNOW TO BE TRUE
 by Al Gore & John Kerry
 _____________________________________
TO ALL THE MEN WE HAVE LOVED BEFORE
by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnell
 __________________
GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE
by Mike Tyson
 __________________________________
 THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY
 _______________________________________
MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS
by O. J. Simpson
 ________________________________________
MY BOOK OF MORALS
by Bill Clinton
with introduction by the Rev. Jesse Jackson
*******************************************************
AND, JUST ADDED:

MY COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF MILITARY STRATEGY
by Nancy Pelosi

Why we stand up for freedom

One of the important reasons we fight for traditional American values:
My new baby girl, Glory Neva McDonald. Born 2 November 2011.

The Painful Truth

A few thoughts about OWS(Occupy Wall-Street).

Those who are protesting all have one thing in common, a sense of entitlement that has ran amok.

First of all, no one is "entitled" to anything. This is a mindset that arises out of self-pity which is a fruit if self-idolatry. They are convinced that somehow, life didn't "deal" them a fair hand and that the "priviledged" (which they refer to as the 1%) was just handed everything and that they owe them. I've got news for them, LIFE ISN'T FAIR. However, we all get a good enough hand to get by and it's up to us whether or not we make our way. Everyone has certain gifts and talents and its up to us to use them to the utmost. I have found that when we honestly exert ourselves in a worthwhile endeavor, more often than not, there is a reward. I have been around long enough to have learned that nothing worth having comes easy. Just as I have seen the modestly talented make it through hard work and preserverance, I have seen the talented and advantaged squander their lives into poverty, drug addiction and misery. I wonder if any of the OWS protestors have considered but for a moment that if they put the same effort they do protesting into getting a job or some entprenereual endeavor where they would be?

Everything has a price tag. It's the sweat of our brow that pays for it. Whether it be education, homes, cars, food or whatever there is a cost involved somewhere. The sooner they realize this, the sooner they might catch some feeling of having done something worthwhile.

Per Fox news: President Obama says that remainder of troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year.

Take a bite out of tyranny

Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Proverbs 25:26 ESV

Thought of the day...

"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
Benjamin Franklin

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