December 31, 2005

New Year's Eve

A card from me to you. Sorry it's not exactly personalized with your name or anything...

New Year's Card

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Christmas Thief

What sort of juvenile delinquent steals Christmas decorations when you're away visiting relatives?

Oh, I'm sorry, was that PC? Will the thought police arrest me for saying "Juvenile Delinquent?" Should I have said, "Morally challenged?" No, I guess I can't say that -- that would imply moral judgment, which isn't allowed either. How about miserable S.O.B.? I guess that wouldn't be okay, either, because I have no right to determine someone else is miserable, and SOB, although accurate, simply cannot be said.

Of course, I shouldn't be surprised -- they're only putting into practice what they're learning in the government-run schools -- there is no right or wrong. Stealing is okay if you're stealing from someone who has more than you. Schools cannot teach that stealing is wrong -- that would be forcing religious beliefs on others.

Sorry, I'm sticking with miserable S.O.B. -- and I'll tell that to the damn thieves who did it.

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December 30, 2005

Lack of visits

I'd like to take just a moment to apologize for the lack of visits to other fine blogs by Ogre. Normally, I have a rather large list of blogs that I visit daily because I have no life they're fun and interesting to read. One day (maybe tomorrow) I'll get that blogroll code on the right more organized to reflect the ones I read.

However, in the meantime, while all you suckers good subjects citizens gender-neutral people are working hard this week, Ogre's been away in Florida, ignoring the news, politics, and pretty much everything. Don't be jealous -- he worked for many years "up the ladder" to earn this position and vacation time.

He'll be back this evening to attempt to catch up on email and blog stuff. Starting next week, regular visits to everywhere else in the blogosphere should start back up, but perhaps with a more limited schedule, as punishment a reward for taking this time off, the workload will be slightly higher, meaning less time for playing.

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More Fines for NC

This time, the North Carolina government wants more money (what else is new?) In this case, legislators who are afraid to be identified from North Carolina are working with Virginia legislators to fine anyone who DARES to cross the state line between the two states.

They hope to steal raise $100 million for each state by adding a $5 fee for crossing the state line (much more for commercial trucks -- and keep in mind that if the trucks have to pay $20 for crossing the state line, that cost WILL be passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices).

What will they use the money for? Whatever they want. The North Carolina legislature is famous for taking money raised for roads and using it for any other projects they want -- they regularly steal from the highway "trust" fund to put money in the general fund.

So, how much money does it take to run government today? More. Always more.

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December 29, 2005

Education Money Myth

Yet still the myth continues. There are still some groups that simply live and die spreading the myth that money = education. Sorry, but that's a complete lie, only designed to get more cash out of the taxpayers hands and into government. Of course, "It's for the Children."

Another lie-filled "advocacy" group has announced an astounding fact -- that poor counties in North Carolina are spending less money than rich counties on education. Their solution? Of course, to steal more money from productive citizens and give it to the "poor" counties.

MONEY DOES NOT EQUAL EDUCATION. It never has, and it never, ever will. There are ZERO studies that even suggest that any amount of increase of $1 or $1000 has ANY effect at all on education. None. Zero.

Increasing funding for education does have ONE effect: it steals money from the economy so that hard-working people get less for their work. It violates the North Carolina Constitution that says, "We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are ... endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor."

All government spending on education should be reduced to zero. EVERYONE will benefit tremendously -- well, except for the bureaucrats and "advocacy" groups.

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December 28, 2005

Prohibition Continues in NC

In case you were wondering about the status of prohibition, just check North Carolina. A North Carolina appeals court recently ruled that a person riding a scooter or a skateboard can be arrested and have their driver's license revoked if they have an improper blood alcohol content.

Never mind the fact that no driver's license is required to ride a skateboard, you can still be jailed for having a drink and getting on a skateboard. And don't worry about the fact that riding a skateboard drunk really isn't putting anyone else in any more danger than walking drunk. And forget about the idea that 0.08 BAC is a completely arbitrary number that has NOTHING to do with the actual risk of getting in an accident.

Thanks to the morons at organizations like M.A.D.D. (Morons Against Drinking or Drinking), the 0.08 BAC has no meaning, other than to interfere with anyone drinking any alcohol at all. There is no logical reason to jail someone for riding on a skateboard with a 0.09 BAC. NONE.

There is NO reason to take a driver's license from someone who has a BAC of 0.09 who rides a scooter. ZERO. This is government completely out of control. The only possible conclusion that can be drawn is that you should not leave your house if you have an alcoholic drink -- or you might end up in jail in NC.

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Driver's Licenses for Terrorists

I think the billboard says it all:

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Read here for much more.

And no, I don't give a damn that some people think the sign is racist. I think some people are morons. Heck, the NC DoT secretary hates America so much, he had this to say about the billboards:

They're entitled to their freedom of speech, but North Carolina is not the right place for it

Nice.

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December 27, 2005

Carnival, carnival!

I got a little behind in updating the New Blog Showcase Carnival site, but the folks who have signed up for hosting have been doing a great job getting the message out!

On Dec 12, Cyberbassals put the carnival up, followed by Dane Bramage on Dec 19th. This week, Where are My Socks should have the post up by the time you read this. Head on over and take a peek. Next week, Random Yak is the host.

If you're interested in hosting, check out the main site for details. It's fun and easy!

Also, the Tarheel Tavern has been posted over at Pratie's Place. Another good read!

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Lottery Shell Game

Ah yes, the lottery topic again. As you may or may not know, North Carolina is trying very hard to join the state-sponsored gambling monopoly. As with just about every other state-sponsored gambling monopoly created, it is being sold as "for the children." We are told over and over again that the money will only be used for education, and that the "new" money will not replace current expenditures.

If you believe that, I've got a great deal on some oceanfront property in Montana for you.

South Carolina is already bemoaning the "loss" of education funding that will happen when North Carolina's gambling enterprise starts up. If all the lottery money is "extra" money to be spent on education, why the problems?

Because SC, like every other government that's addicted to gambling programs, cannot stand ANY decrease in any spending program, EVER. That's why they are already talking about the SC legislature having to increase funding to education to make up for the "shortfall" that's going to happen when NC residents stop playing the SC lottery.

But it's for the children, so just give the state the money you earn and shut up.

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Easley Raises Gas Tax

In case you were wondering North Carolina Governor Mike Easley's position on rising gas taxes, he completely supports them. On January 1, because of the prices after Katrina, the gas tax in North Carolina will increase by 10%.

This is because the Democrat NC Legislature put into effect a law that automatically raises the gas tax whenever the wholesale cost of gas increases. This also affects home heating oil. The gas tax is now 27.1 cents per gallon -- the highest in the Southeast.

Some legislators from western North Carolina asked Governor Easley for a break for low-income people and citizens in general on this tax increase. Easley told them to talk a long walk off a short pier.

The governor's spokesman gave a typical government answer -- it would provide little savings to people and "cost" The all-powerful State a lot. Strangely enough, the Democrats who are publicly asking for the break are mostly Democrats.

I strongly suspect they knew that this would go nowhere, so they were safe in asking for it. If they honestly wanted to reduce taxes, the NC Democrats would throw them out of the party.

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December 26, 2005

Scary Blast from the past

If your stomach can take it, take a peek at something from last year -- a flash video that uses Harvey's favorite hand-written Christmas song lyrics. Not for the faint of heart.

Holly Jolly Harvey.

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Programming Note

Ogre's not here again. This time he's headed south to allegedly warmer climes, down to Florida. Once again, don't recoil in fear nor run away -- there will be fresh posts each and every day he's gone. In fact, you likely wouldn't even notice he's missing -- except for the lack or responses to comments.

So come back daily as there's a whole week's worth of commentary on and about news, especially news about the North Carolina government and their actions. And don't worry, he'll respond to all comments (and email) upon his return this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Factually Challenged Journalists

In case you're wondering what point of view is being taught in places of "higher learning," things like this pass as factual information:

There is no question that the world is warming at an unprecedented rate, due largely to the burning of fossil fuels.

Actually, Kim Curtis, that idea is quite in question. There is little data and a large number of scientists that do question the idea that fossil fuels are responsible for global warming, and a large number that question that global warming is even occurring.

But, Ms. Curtis teaches political science at Duke University. Keep that in mind next time you hear from a candidate who attended Duke with a poly sci major -- they're being taught that ideas are facts. Who knows what other agenda-driven political lies are being passed off as facts?

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Another Socialist for NC

Another socialist has decided that he wants to represent the people of North Carolina in the NC Legislature (as if there's not already enough socialists there). Ronnie Griffin has announced that he wants the district 11 seat from Republican Louis Pate.

This alleged Democrat is once again claiming that he is qualified for the legislature because he has military experience. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing but tremendous respect for military people -- especially someone who reached the rank of Brigadier General! But that doesn't automatically make one a good politician.

Mr. Griffin does not want to reduce spending anywhere. He does not want to cut taxes. He wants to increase spending to schools via the lottery. He wants 100% socialized medicine, paid for by everyone else in the state except those who will benefit from it, including mental health.

Of course he got the endorsement of the Lt. Governor -- another Democrat -- because he's right on the Democrat platform -- more government, more spending. If he's elected, I'm sure he'll join them completely and will vote to raise taxes to pay for his extra spending, even if he won't admit it now.

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December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas!

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4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:4-20

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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December 24, 2005

Christmas Eve

wisemenstar.jpg1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

7Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

9When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

11And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2:1-11, King James Version.

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Charlie Brown Christmas

From last year, Pirate's Cove had Charlie Brown's Christmas text and soundtrack. Perfect.

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Happy Christmas Eve Day!

It's Christmas Eve Day -- so I'm not sure who's out there reading blogs and who is actually doing stuff. I hope you're not shopping -- I just can't imagine that. Of course, it's neat to watch because I just laugh when I look at the stores this week and the Democrats complain about the economy...

This is also a weird day because it's football Saturday (NFL). I'm a big Dolphins fan, and I'm glad to see that the Dolphins are playing today and not tomorrow -- I really don't get who actually watches sports on Christmas Day. I know there's usually NBA games on Christmas, but I don't know that I've ever turned a TV on Christmas Day.

So hopefully you're having a good day and have lots of good plans with family for the Christmas holiday. I know various families have problems with holiday gatherings -- I hope this year your problems are non-existent!

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No Economic Freedom in NC

North Carolina is 100% run by Democrats. They have a majority in both state houses -- the NC Senate has NEVER had a Republican majority. The Democrats also hold the governorship. With that tandem, they are free to ignore the judicial branch, and often do.

The North Carolina state banking commissioner recently decided that you are not free to pay people money if you want to. That's correct, if I WANT to give you money, the state has decided that I should not be free to do so.

This ruling has to do with "excessive rates" charged by companies doing business freely with consumers. Specifically, this "ruling" (how is it unelected officials can make rulings that put companies out of business?) has to do with "payday lending."

Now why is it that I am prevented from giving you money voluntarily. This sort of ruling only protects those it is designed to protect -- those who the Democrat Legislature want to protect, because they are paid to protect them -- Big Banking.

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December 23, 2005

Alleged meme Tag

Contagion seems to have attempted to tag me with a meme.

However, according to the absolutely official meme rules, it is simply not permitted to tag people when they're not home. Therefore, Contagion's tag is hereby officially certified as null and void. Sorry Contagion, better luck next time.

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