Islam and Muslims, killing and terrorizing Americans, 32 years ago.

(Hat Tip to Kender's Musings)

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The FBI is continuing to investigate North Carolina House Speaker Jim Black. Why? They're not saying.

Keep in mind, Jim Black is the one who has a chief fundraiser on his staff, one Meredith Norris. Meredith Norris is employed by Scientific Games. Scientific Games WROTE the legislation for the state lottery that passed the legislature. And Scientific Games is the company that "won" the contract to run the North Carolina state lottery.

Oh, and Jim Black suddenly "dismissed" Meredith Norris from her job several weeks ago.

Let's see, primary fundraiser for a politician employed by a company that stands to gain hundreds of millions of dollars from the state. And Mr. Black received over $100,000 in donations from the gambling industry in the last election cycle. Oh, and the FBI recently got convictions of two illegal gaming operators and a former Transportation Secretary.

I hope the FBI can get through the corruption on this one.

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Of course the Democrats are happy -- the Congress cannot agree to cut spending. While the Republicans argue about what to cut and where to cut, with disagreements about where exactly to cut spending, the Democrats are smiling and happy because there appear to be no cuts.

This will be very interesting to watch, at least for me, because it really shows one of the very few supposed differences between the two parties. The result of this "fight" will help determine the party's standings and positions.

Normally, Democrats only increase taxes and increase spending. They're overjoyed when they can spend more money on quite literally anything other than defense. Historically, the Republicans attempt to reduce taxes and reduce spending.

So far in this Congress, the Republicans managed to reduce some taxes, but they've increased spending in massive amounts. They're considering reducing spending, but it doesn't look like they will. If they don't, this will show people where the Republican party at the national level really stands.

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"Everyone knows" that corporations cannot make political donations. That's the law, according to some. That is the law that Tom Delay's been accused of violating -- that some corporate money was used in a political campaign. That's why he's been indicted, and why he's been arrested.

I'm eagerly awaiting the arrest of Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory.

The Charlotte Observer, "a Knight-Ridder publication" recently used approximately $2,000 worth of newspaper space to print their political advertisement for Mayor McCrory. In political terms, since it wasn't cash, it is considered an "in-kind" donation. So where's the DA?

Oh wait, "Free speech?" you cry? I agree. Now what's the difference? What is the difference between a corporation that happens to publish newspapers spending cash supporting their candidate and a company that make laundry detergent or a company that sells hot dogs spending cash supporting their candidate?

There is no difference.

If one company can spend money to help get some people elected, why can't all companies? Spending money is one of the primary ways to express freedom of speech. It's wrong to tell companies that only some, special, selected companies have free speech while others do not.

More corporate cash in elections wouldn't be great with today's bloated government, but if government were only doing what they were supposed to be doing, this would not be a problem.

I support free speech for everyone -- which includes anyone giving money to anyone they want to. I know -- it's a radical concept. I wonder where the ACLU is -- have they offered to defend Tom Delay's freedom of speech?

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Normally when hurricanes wander around, I don't get too excited. I lived for a few years in South Florida, and I was there when Andrew absolutely ripped through Dade County -- I lived about 5 miles north of the path of total destruction. So I know what these storms do and how they work.

I do worry a little about people that are in their path like the whole pile of Florida Bloggers, but I know most of them are prepared. I know many of them will suffer some problems, but it's unlikely that many of them will be killed.

Therefore, I don't worry much about these storms. I watch them to see where they're going; I keep an eye on them to see if their outer bands will send rain to North Carolina; and I watch them because they're amazing to look at through the eyes of scientific observation.

But now Wilma's got me really annoyed. Why? The Dolphins game has been moved to Friday night.

Now, if I were in Florida, that would be no big deal (except for the sudden lack of a all-morning long tailgate party). But I'm not. I pay piles of money to the NFL via DirectTV so I can watch the Dolphins games. The team is not good enough to rate much national coverage, so the networks here in North Carolina almost never carry a Dolphins game.

Now the game is on Friday. Last year, the Dolphins had a game rescheduled because of another storm. DirectTV couldn't coordinate the legal arrangements to get it broadcast. I'm betting that I'll be out of luck again this year, and I'll see no game on Friday night.

Damn Wilma! *Shaking fists at the wind like Harvey*

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Time for the weekly Stop the ACLU Blogburst. The weekly blogburst is to point out the true goals of the ACLU and help to point out to the general public where and when the ACLU opposes freedom, as they quite often do.

This week, the ACLU decides to support voter fraud, and they win, finding a federal judge who also believes in voter fraud, opposing the people of the state and the legislature of the state. The ACLU wants to continue to allow voter fraud so they can change the will of the people and valid elections. more...

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Reading that headline, you might think that there's no news story here. Very unfortunately there is -- because he's very likely to fail in his efforts.

In the state of North Carolina, primary funding for the department of corrections and courts comes from the state. The state legislature determines which counties get how much money.

The courts are massively short money these days because the Democrats who run the legislature do not want to fund them. Instead, the Democrats want to fund oyster farms and other wastes of money. When it comes to one of the very few things government is actually supposed to do, they cannot find the money.

Currently, the courts are so overwhelmed they are considering putting ALL civil cases on hold, just so they can deal with criminal courts. In Mecklenburg, the court and "justice" system is so bad that if you commit murder in Charlotte in plain sight of the police, you only have a 50/50 change of going to jail -- they just don't have the prosecutors or the jail space.

So one county council member has proposed actually funding the court system. He proposes increasing funding from the county to actually pay for the courts, hiring DAs, and increasing jail space. As you might imagine, he's not going to get very far in the Democrat-controlled council.

Why? Because Democrats honestly believe in spending money on other programs and seriously do not like punishing criminals. Some will complain that it's the state's job and that the county shouldn't get involved (no matter that the crimes are still increasing).

Still others will use this as an excuse to raise taxes even more. That's what Democrats prefer to do -- use quite literally anything as an excuse to raise taxes. Hey morons, how about reducing the funding for "after school programs" and spend money locking up actual criminals?

But no, that wouldn't fit into the liberal worldview. After all, according to the Democrats in North Carolina, they'd rather allow a hundred rapists and murders go free than deprive one child of state-sponsored entertainment for an hour in the afternoon.

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I'm not trying to take over as the blog to visit to see media bias, but sometimes I just have to point these things out. The Charlotte Observer staff and editorial board are socialists. They honestly believe that only they and government should determine all that is good and right. They seriously oppose anything that even hints at freedom -- economic, personal, or religious.

This can be seen on any day by reading nearly any article by their usual staff. Eric Frazier joins this chorus of total socialists by declaring "NC Kids Healthier and Safer"

So, what's his example of healthier and safer?

64% more children enrolled in government "early intervention programs." In other words, 64% more children being raised by the state in the way the state wants them -- taught to accept the state as master and god.

33% less children pregnant (age 15-17 only). He leaves out the increase in pregnancies for under age 15, an increase in unwed mothers, and no increase in the prosecution of males over age 18 who caused those pregnancies in girls under age 18.

21% more children age 12-18 who are poor that are now overweight. So these poor children don't seem to be having any trouble getting food -- let's just give them even more money so they'll buy "better" food.

33% more children on the public dole getting insurance paid for by working individuals. Of course, this leaves out the number of people who are working who cannot afford insurance because they are forced to pay for all the damn lazy-ass people who won't work.

This is only a success in a government-run state. This is great if you're in a communist country. This is exactly how today's left and today's Democrats measure success -- the more people dependent on government, the more successful people are.

I guess I'm a total failure -- and I'm sure in the eyes of Eric Frazier and other socialists, communists, and others opposed to freedom, I am -- because I work hard instead of waiting for government.

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Hey, just to point out a couple new things here. First, there's this logo:

Next up, over there on the left, way at the top of the sidebar, is a thumbnail of a blog with "Rent My Blog Now" below it. This is a new blog exchange thing where you can buy or rent space on other's blogs with Blog Explosion.

First, if you're not a member of Blog Explosion, become one now. Just follow that link and sign up (it costs $0). You can then surf and exchange lots of neat stuff with other blogs.

Once you're a member, you can buy and rent space on other member's blogs. This week, Conservative Nation has graciously rented space on this fine blog. That blog is by a "very conservative right-winger" from PA -- and a college student! I didn't think that was possible. Why not click through and see what else he's got to say?

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Another week, another good series of questions for the weekly Christian Views Symposium. Each week Lennie of Cross Blogging asks a question or series of questions. Everyone is then encouraged to answer those questions in the comments or on their own blog: feel free to join in!

This week the questions are about citizen legislatures and career legislatures. I've studied this quite a bit in North Carolina, as Lennie has in IL, as can be seen in his post for this week. His specific questions are:

1. Is there a lack of the working class entering politics today?
2. If there is, what can be done to reverse this trend?
3. Would term limits be an effective method of enticing the working class back into the political arena?

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Is Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers doomed? It certainly appears so. You see, with the revelation that she actually supported banning abortion, and is on the record as supporting it, all bets are off.

Now the Democrats (including Arlen Specter, Olympia Snowe, Lincoln Chaffe, John McCain, and others) have their reason to oppose her. With Democrats, abortion is a litmus test -- you simply cannot oppose abortion at any time, in any place, ever in your life, or you are not accepted in a national position of the Democrat Party.

If the Democrats unify behind their leader in opposing her, as they likely will, it will only take a few Republicans to completely derail her nomination. The RINOs will likely join with the Democrats because of the abortion issue (note that you can be pro- or anti-abortion and still be a Republican).

In addition, if just one or two conservative Republican (okay, if there were any) Senators also oppose her for any reason, she's done.

I'm not pretending to have an inside track into Washington, but if the Democrats form into a mass blob of unity, as they are wont to do, I can see this nomination suddenly being withdrawn. It won't likely be Bush that withdraws her, as that would be admitting defeat.

Instead, I think Miers will come up with a "personal issue," or give some other reason to withdraw her own nomination. The Democrats aren't the only group that doesn't like her.

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In case you actually thought that immigration (illegal immigration, crimes, security, etc.) was important to the US Senate, Sen. John Cornyn helps confirm that it's not. Of course,

GOP leaders in the House and Senate have stressed that immigration reform remains near the top of the legislative agenda

I spoke with my Congressional Representative a number of months ago about immigration at a town meeting. Every single person in the room wanted something done and done now. His answer?

Sorry, we just can't get everyone to agree on whether to build a fence or have a guest worker program or something else.

Great. We need help and Congress refuses to do one of the few things they are legitimately Constitutionally allowed to do because they can't agree. Yet they can all always agree to waste billions of dollars on giveaways to buy votes. What a steaming pile of you-know-what Congress has become. And yes, I'll say that to their faces.

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1 Hey Ogre, my (American) fiance & I have been looking for somewhere to move to in a couple of years, California being stuffed full of too many Californians 'n all. I spent a couple of days in Raleigh about 5 years back (visiting Ericsson), and went to an awesome Megadeth concert while I was there (had a scary moment when one of my earplugs fell out). I remember Raleigh as a pretty good place - would you recommend it, or do you have too many darn foreigners there already? P.S - going to grab one of those Ogre BlogAd spaces soon, can't do it yet since the banner I have is 180x150 pixels

Posted by: GeekBrit at October 19, 2005 02:18 PM (Oi3lh)

2 Well...I'm not intimately familiar with the foreigners situation in Raleigh, as I'm closer to Charlotte. I'm willing to bet the situation is very similar, however. Charlotte is an area where few people stay. There is a huge Mexican population (including gangs) because of the social programs and free...well, everything. Most of the people who live in Charlotte (other than the ruling class) have recently moved here due to jobs. A large number of people who have lived in Charlotte for 5+ years move out of Charlotte to escape it's high taxes, poor schools, and high crime rate. The political atmosphere in North Carolina is very liberal Democrat. There are no restraints on spending and increases in taxes occur very regularly each year on the state, county, and city level. If you're looking for somewhere with lots of freedom, I'd suggest New Hampshire. If you're a big fan of the liberal way of life, North Carolina will do well. The only remenant of conservatism in North Carolina is church -- you will find one on every corner. If that makes you uncomfortable, you do not want to come here!

Posted by: Ogre at October 19, 2005 02:28 PM (/k+l4)

3 Interesting - thanks for that, the gang situation sounds like it's worth avoiding, but then just 50 miles away from here gang activity is rife in LA, yet this area seems free of it. G is from NH, she's saying that the work situation is dire there. Do you think there may be a corollary between Conservative Freedom and poor employment rates?

Posted by: GeekBrit at October 19, 2005 02:40 PM (Oi3lh)

4 The only correlation between freedom and employment is government employment -- the less freedom you have, the more government employment. The work situation is NH is good for some and not good for others. IT is growing there just like everywhere else. NH just doesn't have the growing population that NC does. The weather and government bribes are bringing employment to North Carolina more than New Hampshire.

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I was reading an article in the local communist propaganda pamphlet, the Charlotte Observer, when I was shocked. In this article, it was actually suggested that these two statements made by the Supreme Court in 1947 were wrong:

(1) under the 14th Amendment of 1868 (granting citizenship to former slaves), the establishment clause was "incorporated" against the states, restricting them, rather than protecting state prerogatives; and (2) the establishment clause was not confined to prohibiting a national church, but erected a wide-ranging "wall of separation between Church and State."

Justice Clarence Thomas suggested reconsideration of this misbegotten jurisprudence. "[I]t makes little sense to incorporate the establishment clause" against the states, he said.

Then I read the byline -- the article was written by Tom Ashcraft. He is the opposite of the Observer editorial board -- someone who supports freedom himself, and a good and honest man. Nice job, Tom. Now I can only hope the Supreme Court is listening.

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The utter wasteful spending continues in the North Carolina General Assembly. Just over $1 million was given away by the legislature for "oyster rehabilitation programs" and the oyster hatcheries at the North Carolina aquariums. What a total damn waste of good money.

But wait, it's costing more now! A legislative committee is going to get a tour of the oyster hatcheries and have someone explain to them why it's so important that we spend so much money "rehabilitating" oysters. They're serious.

And this will cost MORE money because the people giving the tour will be paid with taxpayer funds; the legislative staff will be sure to use tax money to pay for their trip; and you can bet there will be catered meals, paid for with more tax money.

They will also have "business meetings" where they will use more taxpayer money for more per diem spending, taxpayer owned buildings, and where lobbyists will ask for even MORE money for the next year for marine fisheries, mullet fisheries, and shrimp fishery management.

Yes, this is your North Carolina Democrat at work -- spending as much as often as they can.

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Time to point out a couple carnivals that include good reading for this week!

First up, a really good carnival that you should commit some time to reading -- and it won't take long at all. This is the New Blog Carnival Showcase. This carnival is designed to give some exposure to new blogs. Perhaps you remember when you wanted someone, ANYONE to read and comment on your blog?

If you do (heck, even if you don't), this week you can head over to Everyman Chronicles and see the new entries. The new people really appreciate comments, so just take a minute and say hello!

The second carnival is one that I link to every week, even if I don't have time to submit an entry or even read the whole thing. It's a great carnival that highlights some of the best and worst that's going on in America today concerning freedom.

Of course, I'm talking about the Carnival of Liberty up this week at Searchlight Crusade (not to be confused with the Carnival of True Liberties). Both these carnivals highlight the loss (or retention) of various freedoms in this country. Take a look, they're good.

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Well the Supreme Court has struck again. As happens way too often, they are absolutely and totally wrong. In this case, they have ruled that you have a Constitutional right to fuel, taxpayer money, and the labor of others. So much for freedom.

At issue here are the rights of a prisoner -- convicted of a crime by a jury of her peers and sentenced to jail time. This woman, who is so confident of her rights that she refused to allow her name to be used in the lawsuit, got pregnant. She then decided that she wanted an abortion -- but she was in prison.

The State of Missouri has decided that they do not want to pay for abortions with taxpayer money. Despite being a prisoner, where one has already violated the laws and rules of society where one loses some rights, a federal judge decided that this woman still had, somehow, a Constitutional right to an abortion.

But that's not all. This is not just about abortion. You see, the prison did not have the ability to give her an abortion. Therefore, the federal judge decided that this woman also had the right to gasoline to provide her a ride to the abortion clinic. AND she had a right to the labor of guards to provide her that transport and security on the trip.

That's just wrong in so many ways. I'd love to see a little more civil disobedience when people are ordered to provide their labor for the "rights" of others. Sorry, people, your rights do not supersede my rights -- and I won't let you take them from me while I still live.

If this ruling is applied across the board, I could demand the taxpayers buy me a printing press. I have a right to freedom of speech, right? Therefore, logically, if the taxpayers do not provide me with a printing press and a staff to run my newspaper, my right to freedom of speech is being violated. That is what this judge and the Supreme Court have ruled.

Damn, where's my country?

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Great. Have you seen the recent news regarding FEMA? All the news reports and government reports claim that FEMA didn't have enough -- money, control, power, organization, whatever -- just not enough.

Why? Because they want more.

FEMA has already given hundreds of millions of dollars away, and they're slated to give away BILLIONS in total. Keep in mind that money is being used in strip bars and to provide hotel service for victims. Also keep in mind if you're productive, YOU paid for that money.

There's something that simply isn't said enough, and is never said in the formerly mainstream media:

GOVERNMENT HAS NO MONEY OTHER THAN WHAT THEY TAKE FROM PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE

FEMA should not provide food, shelter, or medical care for anyone. Who responded first and best in the emergency? People. Churches. Civic organizations. Who responded worst? Government.

It is NOT charity to steal from Peter to give to Paul.

Update: TomSlick provides us with The Source of FEMA.

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1 What happens if I become an unproductive member of society then? Well, I gues you'd have to take care of me! I'd like to add a bathroom at my place, your share comes to $ .94

Posted by: oddybobo at October 18, 2005 11:21 AM (6Gm0j)

2 This is worse than you're saying. I don't buy for a minute that FEMA exists to help people in national emargencies. They exist soley to deprive citizens of Constitutionally protected rights under the guise of aid. A friend of mine grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. When the big floods hit back in 1997, her family was FORCED to leave their home by FEMA. Why? Who knows. They lived miles from the flooding Red River.

Posted by: Echo Zoe at October 18, 2005 11:43 AM (K+h36)

3 Oddy -- sorry, but I'm getting tired of pulling the wagon. I think I'm going to jump in, too. And I want beer. Buy it for me now. It's only 1 cent to you (and everyone else), so that's reasonable, right? And Echo, yes, FEMA is a bad organization. However, government, as it always does, can only attempt to solve a problem with MORE government. FEMA should be disbanded, NOT expanded. You example is only one I've seen of massive abuses of basic rights by FEMA -- and certainly not the last.

Posted by: Ogre at October 18, 2005 11:56 AM (/k+l4)

4 Ogre, if we both stop pulling the wagon, who'll take over? Therein lies the solution! Everyone stop pulling the wagon. Just stop. I know I can take care of my own so I'll be just dandy.

Posted by: oddybobo at October 18, 2005 12:17 PM (6Gm0j)

5 And one day that might happen. Ever read Atlas Shrugged?

Posted by: Ogre at October 18, 2005 12:56 PM (/k+l4)

6 I think the original thought was good-this FEMA thing. But now it's just aother government program that thinks it should have HUGE funding. We don't need FEMA. If everyone else just did their damn jobs, FEMA would not be around. Too many federal level programs exist just so that other fed programs can exist, I say. LOL

Posted by: Raven at October 19, 2005 09:23 AM (3kz8d)

7 I'm not convinced the original idea of FEMA was a good idea. What was the original purpose of FEMA, does anyone know?

Posted by: Ogre at October 19, 2005 09:58 AM (/k+l4)

8 You just had to ask that didn't you? FEMA had one original concept when it was created, to assure the survivability of the United States government in the event of a nuclear attack on this nation. Interesting and somewhat disturbing article here if you get a chance to read it. http://www.sonic.net/sentinel/gvcon6.html

Posted by: Tomslick at October 19, 2005 01:28 PM (xNjHI)

9 Man, that's nasty. Just more reasons to completely get rid of the entire concept of FEMA. Then again, this is the US government so there's absolutely no way they will ever shrink in any way, shape, or form.

Posted by: Ogre at October 19, 2005 01:39 PM (/k+l4)

10 That is hard to believe isn't it? I can't vouch for article, I just thought it was a tad bizarre when I read it. Does anyone know anything about this writer? The article did seem like a conspiracy rant and the LA Times vouches for him. I found this about the writer. Harry V. Martin Mr. Martin, a 28-year journalist who has worked throughout the Pacific Basin, is publisher of the Napa Sentinel (a weekly newspaper) and the North American Investigative Journal. He is former publisher of Defense Systems Review and Military Communications, and former Editorial Director of Defense Electronics, International Countermeasures Handbook, Military Electronics and Countermeasures, Microwave Systems News, and Military Science and Technology. He is an elected public official, and has been referred to by the Los Angeles Times as the Thomas Paine of the Patriot Movement.

Posted by: Tomslick at October 19, 2005 01:56 PM (xNjHI)

11 Well, if he's an elected public official, certainly we, the peons, shouldn't be questioning him, now should we?

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Nazis were planning a rally in Toledo, Ohio to complain about the influence of gangs in the area. The march was because the Nazis were trying to show that the neighborhood had been overtaken by gangs who threatened all the people in the area, including whites. The gangs then proceeded to confirm what the Nazis said.

Large numbers of police were mobilized. Before the march started, gangs materialized and started destroying the neighborhood. Even the mayor admitted that he couldn't stop the violence.

More than 100 people were arrested. Terrance Anderson, a bar owner, was angry. Oh, and his bar was destroyed -- it is not known if he destroyed it himself in his own fit of rage or if the gangs that were being protested destroyed it because they didn't like him. 12 police officers were arrested.

But it's not anyone's fault. Donna Reid's two sons were arrested on felony charges, but she cannot understand why. Hey Donna -- it's because they participated in a riot!

So, what is being done about this gang problem now that it's been pointed out? The same thing Charlotte does -- simply deny there's a problem and do nothing. No one, from the city "leaders" on down, has placed any blame on the people who actually attacked police, burned cars, and destroyed businesses.

Michele Malkin has more details.

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1 Ok, let me be the first to place blame: "Those damn Nazis!" What? Wrong blame, how about, "Those damn Ogres!"

Posted by: oddybobo at October 18, 2005 09:43 AM (6Gm0j)

2 Those damn beheaded Ogres!

Posted by: Ogre at October 18, 2005 09:49 AM (/k+l4)

3 you read it wrong too! I eat drifters and behead yokels!

Posted by: oddybobo at October 18, 2005 10:36 AM (6Gm0j)

4 Oh, you SO did not have to go there...

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The new chairman of the North Carolina Illegal Legal, but only if the government does it gambling lottery claims he wants the lottery to be "ethical." Greensboro's News and Record gets this one right when the editors say, "He's got his work cut out for him."

Keep in mind, the lottery was passed under very suspicious circumstances when one senator who didn't support the lottery was on an expensive honeymoon and another was suddenly absent with an "undisclosed leg injury."

Later it was revealed that the company awarded the Lottery contracts (Scientific Games) had an employee that was a top fund-raiser for Jim Black, Speaker of the House. So yes, Scientific Games LITERALLY bought that contract from Jim Black.

Oh, and Scientific Games WROTE the lottery law -- worded specifically to ensure that Scientific Games would get the lottery contract. And of course, it will only be a matter of time before the additional corruption and misuse of money "earned" by the lottery will be revealed.

Thank you, North Carolina Democrats, for making North Carolina politics even dirtier.

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Ah well. It appears that people still haven't learned that you shouldn't tag an Ogre. Tammi at least admits that she's asking for it this time when she sends along this meme called "7 things."

Now, while Tammi did at least make the attempt to help me understand these incredibly silly things with a comment at the very end of her post, she neglected the most important part of the meme and tagging game -- the instructions!

Therefore, according to the official rules of memes, I am allowed and encouraged to make up my own instructions and follow them as I make them. Sorry, Tammi, but them's the rules!

First new rule: the number 7 is not allowed.

Some things I do not want to do before I die:
See Hillary Clinton elected...for anything.
See World Peace -- think of all the unemployed soldiers, defense contractors, and military support people! Do you want all these people to be on welfare? Do you really want the end of the world?
Give Tammi another dog to train.
Deprive Harvey of coffee.

Things I can and cannot do:
Really? Seriously? I can do damn near anything I decide that I want to do. It might take me a little while, but it'll get done if I want to do it. Ok, I guess there's a few things I cannot do -- like understand how the mind works of today's Democrat or anyone else who refuses to admit facts are true.

Things I say a lot:
Well, there's not much I have to say. I don't use any more words than necessary, and I have little use of repetition to communicate.

People I feel like bugging:
No one. I'm nice like that.

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1 You're still here? I thought I devoured you . . .

Posted by: oddybobo at October 17, 2005 04:23 PM (6Gm0j)

2 I love your meme's... I must remember to tag you sometime.

Posted by: vw bug at October 17, 2005 04:48 PM (MNp8q)

3 re: Hillary... I'm so sorry you only have three years left to live . -joke Our Dem minds aren't that beyond comprehensions are they? Fiscal discipline, giving a helping hand for those the market's deficiencies leave by the way side, multilateralism in the world, and practical politics at home. This is what I hope the modern Democratic party will stand for in 08.

Posted by: Graham at October 17, 2005 06:53 PM (1AKh4)

4 You read it wrong, Oddy! VW...beware of what you ask for! And Graham, I know, I think Hillary may win. I don't see fiscal discipline in ANY elected politician at ANY level ANYWHERE. I like giving a helping hand, but I despite being forced to give a helping hand -- that's my biggest beef with the liberal point of view. Multilateralism I couldn't care less about; and practical and politics haven't been used in the same sentence honestly in 100 years.

Posted by: Ogre at October 17, 2005 08:21 PM (iJFc9)

5 Ogre, nice? I didn't think that was physically possible! Well, miracles never cease, that or he just ripped one and is trying to mask it with a kind gesture. Luckily, I'm in Tx so it will take some time to reach me!

Posted by: Smokey at October 17, 2005 09:24 PM (68YeG)

6 I know nothing about a large green cloud headed southwest across the southern United States...

Posted by: Ogre at October 17, 2005 09:44 PM (iJFc9)

7 I don't think that Hillary has a shot in hell of winning anything other then another term or two in the senate,certainly nothing more important than that.

Posted by: Jack at October 18, 2005 02:00 PM (aFawc)

8 I, very unfortunately, think she's got at least a 50/50 shot at being president.

Posted by: Ogre at October 18, 2005 02:18 PM (/k+l4)

9 I've noticed that Ogre gets all wobbly when pretty girls tag him with memes. Not so nice with the guys, though... Oh well, at least my coffee's safe :-)

Posted by: Harvey at October 18, 2005 04:46 PM (ubhj8)

10 Keep that nasty, smelly, bean-juice away from here!

Posted by: Ogre at October 18, 2005 05:29 PM (iJFc9)

11 I tried...honest to goodness - but ya took this one better than I thought you would! ;-) I swear Ogre - you put a smile on my face. Yes, that you do!!!!! Thanks for being such a good sport. Well, sorta.

Posted by: Tammi at October 19, 2005 08:45 PM (8FC2f)

12 You know that's why I exist, Tammi!

Posted by: Ogre at October 20, 2005 05:43 AM (iJFc9)

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