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http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Alvin Greene's Job Creation Program

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:30:05 +0000

Have you actually listened to this guy in an interview? It really hard to believe that he's serious. I keep waiting to see if there is some kind of magazine or news paper article about how he fooled the Democrats in S Carolina.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : John LeCarre Couldn't Have Made This Up

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:39:42 +0000

Beak said: "Hang the Chavez spies. Works foe me!

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:23:42 +0000

PT said: "I just don't have the money right now to be donating to anybody, unfortunately, other than auto mechanics and home repair people of various stripes. Maybe some day." I totally understand. The same thing keeps me an annual dues paying member instead of popping for a lifetime membership.

Big Government : Dispelling Moral Relativism, Multiculturalism and By Extension All Leftism

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:25:21 +0000

I've had this argument at least 50 times. If all outcomes are equally valid and the truth is unknown and unknowable, why the hell are you arguing with me?

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:57:36 +0000

had to split the comment "In 2004, Sen. Reid voted against efforts to reauthorize the Clinton ban on "assault weapons" and ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, which are standard equipment for many rifles and for most modern semi-automatic pistols designed for defensive use. Early last year, he flatly stated he would oppose any effort to reinstate an "assault weapon" and magazine ban if the Senate were to vote on it in the future. In 2005, Sen. Reid was instrumental in Senate passage (and eventual enactment into law) of the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" (PLCAA). That law shut down reckless lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers, which attempted to hold them liable for the misuse of firearms by criminals. Sen. Reid also cosponsored the PLCAA in the previous Congress and voted against the Feinstein Amendment to ban "assault weapons" and "large" magazines, and the Kennedy Amendment that would have banned most hunting ammunition. Sen. Reid voted for legislation, which became law in 2006, to prohibit gun confiscation during states of emergency. He also voted for legislation to allow commercial airline pilots to be armed in the cockpit to protect their passengers and crews . In the last two years, Sen. Reid voted for the Ensign Amendment to repeal the Washington D.C. gun ban and restore self-defense rights in our nation's capital. He cosponsored similar legislation -- S.1414 -- in the 108th Congress. He also voted for an amendment to allow law-abiding citizens to carry firearms for self-defense in national parks and wildlife refuges. This federal policy change took effect on February 22. In addition, Sen. Reid voted last year for the Thune-Vitter Amendment to provide national reciprocity for state Right-to-Carry permits. Sen. Reid also voted twice for the Wicker Amendment allowing Amtrak passengers to include firearms in their checked luggage. In his capacity as Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid made votes on all of these amendments procedurally possible. And these are but a few examples of Senator Reid's support and leadership on Second Amendment issues. All of which leads to a very serious question for all NRA members and gun owners who oppose Sen. Reid to contemplate: who would take Reid's place if he loses his race--and his critically important position as Senate Majority Leader? Remember, the Senate Majority Leader is the gatekeeper who decides which legislation will be considered on the Senate floor. If Sen. Reid loses, the next candidate for Majority Leader is very likely to be Charles Schumer of New York or Dick Durbin of Illinois --two of the most anti-gun U.S. Senators in history! It is critical to the defense of the Second Amendment that we have pro-gun majorities in the U.S. Congress. While no endorsement has yet been issued in this race, nor any other U.S. Senate race for the November general election, rest assured that we will make all of these announcements at the appropriate time and in light of our election policy. Thank you for contacting us and please keep an eye out for our grades and endorsements as the election nears." It may be wrong, it may be wrong headed but I don't think anything shady is going on here. I'll wait until they endorse Reid before I start raising hell. BTW, are you a member? I've been a member for a lot of years and its been the NRA and the members that have almost singlehandedly fought for gun rights for all those years. I've also been a member of the Second Amendment Foundation but not nearly as long."

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:57:14 +0000

PT, the NRA just isn't set up that way. There are about 75 board members, (typically.) This is the NRA position: "Thank you for contacting the NRA-ILA regarding recent reports that the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has endorsed U.S. Senator Harry Reid for reelection. For the record, the NRA-PVF has not yet made an endorsement in the Nevada U.S. Senate race. In fact, there have been no announced endorsements for any U.S. Senate seat for the November general elections--period. For several reasons, we generally do not announce ratings or endorsements until closer to the elections. There are still votes to be graded and other information to be evaluated prior to issuing an accurate grade as Election Day nears. The NRA-PVF looks at the entirety of a candidate's record. We start with the candidate's voting record (if any), along with answers to questionnaires, statements and floor speeches the candidate makes on Second Amendment issues, as well as any action the candidate may have taken as a committee member or leader. Our endorsements are not given lightly, nor are they issued in every race. An NRA-PVF endorsement is something that has to be earned. As we do every election year, we wait until all the votes are taken and evaluate a candidate's entire record. Making a decision prematurely, before votes are taken, risks giving politicians a "free pass"--something we can't and won't allow. It is important to note that the NRA is a single-issue organization. Our ratings and endorsements are based solely on a candidate's support for, or opposition to, our Second Amendment rights. Other issues, as important as they may be to many people, do not and cannot play any role in those decisions. NRA represents a broad coalition of American gun owners, who are bound together by their support for the right to keep and bear arms. For us to factor non-gun-related issues into our ratings would foolishly divide our unified base of support on the Second Amendment. This policy has served NRA and gun owners well over the past three-plus decades, making us the nation's pre-eminent pro-Second Amendment advocacy group. We fully understand that voters must take into account a variety of issues when deciding for whom to vote. We respect that. It is our responsibility, however, to provide voters with information solely on a candidate's position on gun-related issues so that they may factor that consideration in addition to other issues. Admittedly, Senator Reid's record is not perfect; few politicians' records are. For a number of years (primarily in the 1990s) Sen. Reid had some problematic votes on our issue. But in the last five years, he has dramatically improved his record on our issue, so the NRA-PVF would be irresponsible if it did not give due consideration to those recent votes and actions. There is no doubt that, as Senate Majority Leader, Reid has supported efforts to protect Americans' gun rights, both by voting FOR pro-gun measures AND preventing anti-gun legislation from reaching the Senate floor.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:34:48 +0000

I'm not defending their actions. Its just the way that the NRA has worked since it became necessary for it to endorse political candidates. The Democrats, as a national party, didn't become anti-gun until after the JFK assassination. Gun control was racial before 1968 as Democrats were keeping the guns out of the hands of blacks and Italians. After 1968 it became about expanding government control over everyone. Although it might be possible to bribe individual NRA board members but I don't believe that its possible to bribe the NRA itself. Its books are open to the public, members elect the board.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:16:50 +0000

The NRA is a "single issue" organization. Basically you could eat babies and still get an A+ rating from the NRA. They endorsed Congressman John Dingell for years because he was a reliable gun rights vote and authored several gun rights bills. Except for gun rights, he is about as "progressive" as they get.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:12:29 +0000

See! No place is safe for you, they will follow you and torment you with their "witty" rejoinders. ROTFLMFAO I've got an idea for your shadow, 'Fightingidiots". Why don't you take those tissues and wipe your ass. We won't be able to see and make up our own minds now that his "Diary" is deleted and as far as I'm concerned, "you" are just another troll that sounds amazingly like one of the Kos kids or a denizen of the DU slime pit.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Red State-A Sorry State Of Affairs

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 04:26:21 +0000

Little red stateballs? Erik will pick whom you support and his band of yes-men will keep an eye on you! Troublemaker. LOL

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Who Should Replace Michael Steele As RNC Chairman

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 04:06:12 +0000

The old guard at the Republican party is a bunch of limp-wristed assholes. They aren't reliably Conservative/Libertarian on any important issues and whine like little sissy's every time some race baiter from the Democrats threatens to call them racists. A resounding "Fuck You " would earn them my respect. The only thing going for them is they aren't Democrats.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Gibson-Off The Wall

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:57:23 +0000

I'm not concerned with the allegations of racism. Words mean things, but when a person is under the influence of alcohol or other substances that remove inhibitions, the meaning ceases to be a reflection of our inner beliefs and becomes the club of our uncontrolled anger and aggression. Alcoholics and other substance abusers must help themselves. The first step is to admit they have a problem. Many never do.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Gibson-Off The Wall

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 03:58:35 +0000

Its a shame. He's an alcoholic and his demons are eating him alive.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : McDonald vs Chicago

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 03:26:23 +0000

PT, most , if not all, of the questions you ask in the last paragraphs of your post are matters of State law.. "What about training? [...] Could this be a way to continue the restrictions, by setting the bar so high most people might not ever pass it without taking an inordinate amount of time at great expense? That's one of the usual impediments, by a variety of methods, make gun ownership time consuming or too expensive for the ordinary citizen. Place restrictions on common guns and ammo. The State of Illinois requires a special identity card to purchase ammo including .22 and shotgun ammo.. Require expensive, unnecessary and time consuming training. Limit the days of the week and hours of the day when you can apply for licensing and special permits. Requiring a license and registration for each gun owned and frequent renewal. Foot dragging by bureaucrats or simply refusing to follow the law. I live in Indiana which is a "shall issue" State. I hold a lifetime concealed carry license. I am not required to license or register my firearms. Indiana has a "Castle Doctrine" law which means, I am not required to retreat in the face of a home invasion and I can lawfully use deadly force when I reasonably believe that a home invader may severely injure or kill me or someone else present, and if I should I would be immune to criminal or Civil prosecution.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : Those Bygone Days Of Gore

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:49:42 +0000

Al Gore was actually born in Washington DC, lived in the Fairfax Hotel on Embassy Row in D.C. went to school there as a child and visited the family farm in Tennessee during the summer. He went to St. Albans School in DC (which is a prep school) making him a true preppy. You can bet that any hick accent you hear coming out of his mouth is affected and by no means is he a hick. He is the coddled scion of a political power player and professional con artist, (so was his father). The family fortune comes from questionable sources and ties to commie stooge Armand Hammer Shady dealings by the father and the son with a willingness to make money at the expense of others.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : All Roads Lead To Rome (Well, Most Of The Better Ones)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:23:38 +0000

No PT, I don't misunderstand Rome. I've studied it also. From the period of time of the Roman Republic through its evolution into the Roman Empire and collapse of the Western Roman Empire and the end at the collapse of the Byzantine Empire and the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. I don't believe you understand Tribal mindset. Think Indian Wars, (as in American Indian). To get what you want, first you would have to conquer the tribal Chieftains You labor under the misapprehension that they would respond in their best interests as you see them.. They are a warrior people. (What the hell is comment luv?)

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : All Roads Lead To Rome (Well, Most Of The Better Ones)

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:16:00 +0000

What is it with you butch acting Homosexuals? First it makes a pass at me then gets all huffy and suggests I'm a homophobe just because I don't like his come on lines! Shadowpuke, you should be used to rejection by now . Besides I'm older than you so that man boy thing ain't gonna work for you and I'm not in the market for a bitch. Sure you act all butch and shit online but I bet its down on your knees with your ass up in the air every time you hear a zipper! (I'll bet its real embarrassing for you in the men's room, LOL!) One thing for sure, you ain't John Brown. Even he's not that dumb.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : All Roads Lead To Rome (Well, Most Of The Better Ones)

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:46:17 +0000

PT, I don't think it would work for reasons of human nature. The head of each Afghan tribe is the emperor of his own pile of rubble and will not willingly give up his pathetic power over his extended family until one of his sons or brothers strangles him in his sleep. They don't trust each other and the only thing they trust less is "The Great Satan", us. Rome started as a city state and the Roman Empire was spread through conquest. First the countryside around Rome then other City States onward to Greece and through the Middle East and Europe. The Romans forced their subjugated acquisitions to pay tax for "defense" and garrisoning of Roman Troops, appointed Roman Governors that were the real rulers of their conquered foes, killed the "rightful" rulers of their expanded empire and appointed new "rulers" that were locals who would pay homage to Rome and the Roman Patheon of Gods. Revolt was dealt with mercilessly.. (Hence the Diaspora and the reason Beaks Grandfather was from Poland). Nobody has conquered Afghanistan, there is nothing there worth conquering. (at least until now with rumors of mineral wealth) America doesn't have the taste for blood required for conquering. Everyone of these primitive feudal lords in his hovel will fight us to the death before they will change their way of life. The best thing to do is to mercilessly destroy any Taliban presence and those that assist them. Recruit Afghans willing to trade Taliban heads for cash. You mention the Burka, remember, The Burka isn't actually required in Islam, only modesty and that the hair be covered. The rest , (such as female circumcision covering the face, et al) is cultural. I think the best bet is to get India interested in taking out Pakistan and getting them interested in the mineral wealth in Afghanistan. They don't care for Jihadies any more than we do.

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : All Roads Lead To Rome (Well, Most Of The Better Ones)

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:17:27 +0000

Please Shadowpuke, you make me uncomfortable with your homosexual fantasies. I'd appreciate it if you quit making homosexual passes at me. After all, I'm a married man!

http://bastpagantemple.blogspot.com/ : All Roads Lead To Rome (Well, Most Of The Better Ones)

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:50:49 +0000

BTW Shadowpuke, talk about a "pathetic idealogue",(sic) . LOL, I must have struck a nerve! Beak is a friend, you wouldn't understand, not having one and all. I'm sorry, Shadowpuke but you can always improve your station in life. They might promote you to french fry "cook" ¿Usted habla español? 44 and still living in his mommies basement, tsk tsk.