So, now that the Democrats have beaten back the liberals (aka Republicans) around the country, including North Carolina, what do you think one of their first actions will be? In Charlotte, they're getting ready to implement a couple brand-new taxes like a tax on you selling your property (even if you lose money on it). And the state? Oh, they're getting ready for another BILLION dollar tax raise.

And as usual, they will do it with their favorite tactic, the shell game. The state will take one cent of the current sales tax that the counties collect. Then they will allow the counties to raise their taxes. Then everyone can point at everyone else and claim no one raised taxes!

The state will claim THEY didn't raise taxes -- they never voted for a tax increase. At the same time, the counties will claim they were "forced" by the state to raise taxes, so it wasn't them, either. But somehow the state will have an extra BILLION or so dollars to waste as they please. If you don't think they're wasting it, feel free to check out my category here called "North Carolina Government." I'd say they're wasting about 90% of what they spend.

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Ogre's not here. It seems some miserable S.O.B. decided to break into Ogre's office and steal his wallet, keys, telephone, laptop, and a pile of other stuff that has absolutely no value to the thief (papers, folders, research notes, etc.)

So I'll be spending time calling moron credit card companies that have "stolen card hotlines" that first ask you your account number from your card by computer. When you can't answer because your card was stolen, they let you wait 15 minutes to talk to a live person whose first question is, "Can you tell me your account number, please?"

And dealing with the DMV. I guess if I tell them I'm from Mexico it will make getting a driver's license easier than if I ask for a replacement -- because yet, you guessed it, to get a replacement, you need your id number -- that's on the stolen card. And then the battle will begin to get my company to pay for the stolen laptop -- which they're not going to want to do.

I'll be back later on sometime. For good reading, head over to the blogroll on the right -- there's tons of good blogs there.

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1 What a bunch of friggen retard losers. Didn't their mother ever tell them that it was wrong to steal?

Posted by: Leo Pusateri at December 06, 2006 05:26 AM (Zz1UO)

2 Man,,,nothing worse than a thief. I can only imagine the unrecognizable pulp he would like if you found out who it was.

Posted by: Tomslick at December 06, 2006 01:57 PM (AHA++)

3 That sucks. Good luck getting it all fixed. I suggest going in to the DMV wearing a sombrero, you will go to the front of the line. Also, I blame Bush

Posted by: William Teach at December 06, 2006 02:53 PM (doAuV)

4 Don't worry, he has divine retribution to contend with and in my experience. He/she will eventually wish they had never done it.

Posted by: michele at December 06, 2006 05:42 PM (cV7Xy)

5 Thanks for stopping along, everyone. Leo? I'm betting no, that their mothers did not tell them it was wrong to steal. And government in this area doesn't care, so there's little to no risk in stealing in Charlotte. Seriously. Tomslick? Perhaps, wabbit, perhaps... Teach, I think I'll try that. And of COURSE it's Bush's fault. Heck, maybe I should go ask over at KOS -- I might find out that Bush, HIMSELF actually stole it! And dear Michele -- I believe you are correct, as usual.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 07:16 PM (oifEm)

6 Sigh. It just makes the day crazier. Hope it gets straightened out asap. I also suggest you check your credit report after everything is settled. **hugs**

Posted by: vw bug at December 06, 2006 07:29 PM (FXZgB)

7 Thanks, VW. I'm working on the credit reporting folks. They're not easy companies to deal with.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 07:34 PM (oifEm)

8 Hon I can relate to your frustration. Blessings

Posted by: patty at December 06, 2006 08:36 PM (ByBdH)

9 Thanks, Patty.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 10:43 PM (ECkKW)

10 Contact the credit agencies and have them put a credit hold on your accounts, so if anyone tries to get credit with your SS or name they have to contact you to see if you will authorize it ... it lasts for 90 days ..and it's free to do and they will also send you a credit report for free for doing that.

Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 06, 2006 10:56 PM (BksWB)

11 Thanks for the tip, QW. I'm trying to do that, but it has to be in writing via certified mail with a copy of the police report and paid for with a credit card. That's going to take a week to gather together.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 10:58 PM (ECkKW)

12 Man! I hope it all gets straightened out! Make sure your bank freezes your accounts too.

Posted by: oddybobo at December 06, 2006 11:40 PM (mZfwW)

13 All I did was go to the website, click on the credit hold area (think I might had to search for it on the web site) fill out the information on line and... wala ... instant credit hold on my stuff for 90 days with a free credit report. Don't need anything (reports, etc) to put a credit hold on your credit report

Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 06, 2006 11:51 PM (BksWB)

14 Thanks, Oddy. I think I've got all the banks set. QW, how long ago was that? Every site I looked at, every state fraud site, even the FTC all said that the security freeze for the credit bureaus REQUIRED written notice.

Posted by: Ogre at December 07, 2006 12:04 AM (ECkKW)

15 This sucks. Hopefully they just ditch the cards and id. Other ways you may end up with three houses in your name and $750,000.00 in debt.

Posted by: Contagion at December 07, 2006 12:28 AM (MsT2U)

16 The Big 3 Credit agencies Experian.com https://www.experian.com/consumer/cac/InvalidateSession.do?code=SECURITYALERT equifax.com - 1-888-766-0008 - you can enter all the information via a computer thing over the phone Trans Union Corp ... http://www.transunion.com/corporate/personal/fraudIdentityTheft/restoring/fraudAlert.page I had to

Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 07, 2006 12:52 AM (BksWB)

17 Oh and they say that if you place a fraud alert on one they will notify the other 2, but I did all three myself just to be sure

Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 07, 2006 12:52 AM (BksWB)

18 I did this in October when I found out that someone had used my SS to get housing .. it was found during a background check by my new employeer

Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 07, 2006 12:55 AM (BksWB)

19 Awesome, thanks, QW! That's really helpful!

Posted by: Ogre at December 07, 2006 12:27 PM (oifEm)

20 I bet you anything it was either Monica Potter or some other angry blonde who did this!

Posted by: michele at December 08, 2006 08:57 PM (y9UuV)

21 Damn blondes.

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*Tips For Blondes*

If you're bidding on a job for UPS, don't send your bid by FedEx.

If your computer says, "Printer out of Paper," this problem cannot be
resolved by continuously clicking the "OK" button.

If you want your refrigerator' s ice maker to work, you need to hook it
to a water source. Air doesn't make good ice unless it is mixed with
water.

No matter how much data you add to your laptop, it will not get heavier.

A bad place to store your emergency backup diskette is on the underside
of your desk drawer, secured by a large magnet.

It's okay to use the Polaroid Land Camera on a boat.

When the PC says, "Insert diskette #2," don't do it immediately. Remove
disk #1 first, even if you're sure you can make them both fit in there.

When your PC says "You have mail," don't go to the company mailroom and
look for a package.

The French version of Netscape Navigator doesn't translate English
language web pages into French.

If you're in the armed services and it's April 1st and you get an e-mail
message to call Colonel Sanders for new orders...... ....don't!!

If you go to the computer store to buy a mousepad, you don't have to
specify whether it's for a Windows or a Macintosh.

(via Raven).

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You Are Beer!

You don't need to get totally wasted when you hit the bars. More of a social drinker, you just like to have fun with your friends. And as long as the beer keeps flowing, you're a happy camper. But don't mix things up: "Beer Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker!"

From Quality Weenie and Contagion.

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1 I'm BEER too. What a surprise.

Posted by: Raven at December 05, 2006 10:26 PM (lET4N)

2 Damn wimpy drinks!

Posted by: Contagion at December 07, 2006 12:32 AM (MsT2U)

3 Some of us don't have fire acid in our stomachs to combat the alcohol.

Posted by: Ogre at December 07, 2006 12:25 PM (oifEm)

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Michelle Malkin points out this incident where muslims complain in Dearbornistan. In it, a mulsim woman has raised so-called "civil rights" questions because she was offended. This is a perfect example of what's wrong with "multiculturalism."

You see, Wardeh Sultan, the complainer, has a warped view of freedom. She claims that she is an American Citizen and that she wants to lift America up. And it's likely she does -- but HER version of America, not the traditional version. When people come to America and bring THEIR culture and refuse to assimilate and join the unique American culture, this is the clash that arises.

Wardeh Sultan has two specific complaints. One is that her afternoon prayer was "interrupted" by another patron. Zero details are given as to exactly how she was "interrupted." But her second complaint may shed a little light on it. Her second complaint is that she feels "humiliated" and offended, because the employee to which she complained said that other patrons didn't have to respect her (Wardeh's) God. Wardeh disagrees.

In other words, the primary complaint is that a person had the utter GALL to not offer complete and total muslim respect for Wardeh's muslim god. That's the complaint. That's all. Wardeh Sultan, by bringing her culture to America and refusing American culture demands that she have complete and total freedom without any responsibility. In other words, she should be free to do anything and everything she wants and everyone else should never be able to say or do anything that disagrees with her. I've got news for you, Wardeh, that's not freedom.

She has the freedom to pray in public. I've got the freedom to say she looks silly doing it. No one should stop either one of us. I'm willing to allow her the freedom to pray in public. Why won't she allow me the freedom?

One of the chief people in charge of complaing for mulsims said, "(Muslims) are resenting that they are to be suppressed from expressing themselves freely, like others." That's an outright lie. NO ONE tried to physically stop her from praying, from all published reports. Instead, what's true is that THEY (muslims) resent that everyone else does not follow their religion and give them complete and total approval of every single religious-related action they take.

Freedom works both way muslims. If you don't like it, I suggest you go find a muslim country and move there. If you like the freedoms we have in America, how about letting other people have freedom, too?

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1 Apparently her "interruption" consisted of someone pushing her: http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2006/12/update_fitness.html Ha! I don't get why these Muslims come to OUR country and think they can kneel on the floor in a locker room without getting pushed around. She's lucky she didn't get rat-tailed. That's the traditional America I remember from junior high! If you don't like people mocking and pushing you, move to a Muslim country where people leave you alone!

Posted by: John at December 06, 2006 02:55 PM (twXyP)

2 Feel free to read the WHOLE article, John. Notice that the muslims appeared to block the passageway and the women may have "pushed" them in an attempt to go to the bathroom. And then the muslim, who was inside a private business, REFUSED to show identification to the representative of the owner of the private business, so instead the police were called, legitimately, for trespassers.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 03:02 PM (oifEm)

3 Hey! I'm the definition of "multiculturalism" and so I'm offended - why? I'm not entirely sure. But I've resolved to be offended. Anyone got money to throw at me?

Posted by: oddybobo at December 06, 2006 03:05 PM (mZfwW)

4 Well, you can certainly burn something Oddy. That's all the trend these days.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 03:19 PM (oifEm)

5 I did read the whole article. The statement she got says nowhere that they were blocking anything. Debbie Schlussel introduced this idea. She calls it "reading between the lines". Most people would call it "making it up". She was not asked for identification. She was asked for her membership card. The manager did not call the police for trespassing, but for "creating a disturbance", which consisted of telling the manager what happened. Are you sure you read the same article I did?

Posted by: John at December 06, 2006 05:29 PM (twXyP)

6 Same article -- you just inserted things you liked. Feel free to explain exactly what was done to the complaining person. Was she touched? Did someone punch her in the face? Identify exactly where she was praying and all the walls and fixtures around her. Lacking that, one has to attempt to interpret. You interpret that the woman was in a corner, minding her own business. Me, I've been in various fitness clubs. The locker rooms typically have barely enough room to pass by another person, much less have a person on the floor praying. I've never seen a locker room with enough space to lay out a prayer rug without blocking access to other spaces. You seem to also have a problem with a person on private property being asked for a membership card indicating that they have been permitted to be on that property. How about I come hang around inside your house. Will you call the police or just ignore me because I claim you shouldn't insult my God?

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 06:14 PM (oifEm)

7 "you just inserted things you liked" If you can quote me saying anything that wasn't in the articles, I'd love to see it. "Feel free to explain exactly what was done to the complaining person." Simple enough, I'll quote the article: "the women were praying near the lockers when another patron began to make remarks and proceeded to push them." According to the common definition of "to push a person", both Muslim women were touched with enough force to make them move involuntarily. "Identify exactly where she was praying and all the walls and fixtures around her. Lacking that, one has to attempt to interpret." Actually, one doesn't. One can just say "I don't know exactly what happened." Then one have to say "Whatever happened, I don't know whose fault it is. I'll have to wait for more information." Disclaimer: this makes it harder to complain and be sensationalist. You chose a different approach: "In other words, the primary complaint is that a person had the utter GALL to not offer complete and total muslim respect for Wardeh's muslim god. That's the complaint. That's all." This turned out to be simply false. "You seem to also have a problem with a person on private property being asked for a membership card indicating that they have been permitted to be on that property." No I don't. I just said it's different from being asked for identification. Quote me if I said something different. "How about I come hang around inside your house. Will you call the police or just ignore me because I claim you shouldn't insult my God?" Of course the house = gym analogy doesn't really work, but if I invited you into my house a long time ago, you have been a paying "member" of my house for at least 7 months, you had petitioned me to remodel my house because of your religion and I agreed to do so, I would know who you are and I would not ask you for proof of your "membership". If you happen to be Christian and get offended because I push you while you're praying before a meal at my table, I would not come up with the idea to call the police.

Posted by: John at December 06, 2006 06:47 PM (twXyP)

8 You have provided the "common" definition of "push." That is not the legal, journalistic, nor complainer definition. If I make physical contact with someone, technically, that is battery -- even if I just brush against them as I pass them. So to claim that this person was pushed with enough force to move them is simply not possible given the amount of information provided. So, since neither of us can prove how much force was used, let's ignore that one for a moment. Her primary complain is still twofold -- one, that someone dared to tell her that it was permitted for other members to not respect her god; and two, that she was asked for identification inside a private club. Which one of those two things do you think is unreasonable?

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 07:00 PM (oifEm)

9 "If I make physical contact with someone, technically, that is battery -- even if I just brush against them as I pass them." So you're claiming someone committed battery against the woman and she has a legitimate legal claim against the person? That may well be. We have no indication whether legal action will be taken (except for the word "claimant", which is hardly meaningful), but it's possible we'll see legal action out of this. Maybe you should write the woman and tell her you support her potential legal action. "Her primary complain (sic) is still twofold" We don't actually know what her primary complaint is, unless you have had extra communication with the woman. This is not detailed in the accounts. She seems to have at least three, and no ranking is provided. "she was asked for identification inside a private club" I'll assume you mean proof of membership here, since it's already been addressed. "Which one of those two things do you think is unreasonable?" Neither. I think your sensationalist and factually incorrect complaining about this woman is unreasonable.

Posted by: John at December 06, 2006 07:31 PM (twXyP)

10 I'm sorry that you feel I should be forced to respect someone else's god that I do not believe in.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 07:33 PM (oifEm)

11 Actually, I just said I think you shouldn't: a) Lie ("NO ONE tried to physically stop her from praying, from all published reports.") b) Complain about people complaining. I also think you shouldn't: c) Misspell "Multiculturalism" in your headline. d) Write words in all capitals for emphasis e) Claim that a person who doesn't know you is disallowing you your freedom by complaining about how she was treated. f) Claim that all people who move to America should leave their culture and religion behind them so they can take up the "unique" American culture (presumably the American Indian culture). None of these relate to people's gods, only your credibility. Obviously, it's good comedy for your readers when you do these things, but I don't think you are trying to be funny.

Posted by: John at December 06, 2006 08:08 PM (twXyP)

12 Feel free to provide any evidence that the statement was a lie. I've seen zero. You don't like people complaining about complaints. There's a word for that in the muslim society. It's called "Dhimmitude." It means you submit to their rules and they won't kill you. Sorry, but I choose freedom. I'm sorry you don't like it. I'm also sorry that you don't like America. Yes, I do. I believe in the American culture. No, I don't want people to come here and destroy it. You might like that, but I'll do everything in my power to stop it.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2006 10:42 PM (ECkKW)

13 "NO ONE tried to physically stop her from praying, from all published reports." Published report saying she was physically pushed while praying: http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2006/12/update_fitness.html "You don't like people complaining about complaints. There's a word for that in the muslim society. It's called 'Dhimmitude.'" There's a phrase for that in English-speaking society. It's called situational irony. It's not that I don't like it (I already said it amuses me), but I think you shouldn't do it for your own sake. "I'm also sorry that you don't like America. Yes, I do. I believe in the American culture. No, I don't want people to come here and destroy it. You might like that, but I'll do everything in my power to stop it." I actually like America quite a lot. Apparently you are the one who doesn't like America. This whole blog post and subsequent discussion is about how much you hate a series of events that recently happened in America. By definition, these events are part of "the American culture". If you "believe in the American culture", you shouldn't complain about it so much and so loudly. Or were you talking about some other American culture than the one that exists in reality? If that's the case, you should say "I believe in my fantasy American culture". It would be much more accurate.

Posted by: John at December 08, 2006 08:24 PM (twXyP)

14 Once again, you refuse to deal with reality. Are you, by chance, a registered Democrat (or Independent: read: Democrat but afraid to admit it) or a self-described progressive? You sure sound like one. You're spending your time quibbling over whether touching someone or bumping into someone or accidentally touching someone are vastly different items. Feel free to read my words and comprehend them. If you're having trouble, use a dictionary. There is absolute truth and a real world out here, even if you don't want to admit there is. You even go so far as to contradict your own self and make your own reality as you continue to write. One moment you claim you want the American culture to change and be muslim, then you claim you like American culture the way it is. Again, there is an absolute reality out here. I'm thinking that you've never seen it. That's truly sad.

Posted by: Ogre at December 08, 2006 08:46 PM (IuJ8j)

15 "Are you, by chance, a registered Democrat (or Independent: read: Democrat but afraid to admit it) or a self-described progressive?" This is an ad hominem logical fallacy. I prefer to only address logical discourse, though I'm sad to say that I'm finding little here. "You're spending your time quibbling over whether touching someone or bumping into someone or accidentally touching someone are vastly different items." The "published report" clearly indicates that it was on purpose: "the women were praying near the lockers when another patron began to make remarks and proceeded to push them." You claim no report indicates that. Therein lies the contradiction. Any conjecture you want to add on top of that is irrelevant to your statement about every "published report". "One moment you claim you want the American culture to change and be muslim, then you claim you like American culture the way it is." I can't find anything I said to that effect. Unless you can quote where I said I want American culture to change and be Muslim, I will assume you just made this up out of thin air.

Posted by: John at December 08, 2006 09:55 PM (twXyP)

16 You wouldn't know logic if it knocked you upside the head with a 2x4. You're so incredibly clueless, you apparently cannot even tell the difference between a question and a statement! You claiming that a QUESTION is an "ad hominem logical fallacy" shows your either utter and total inability to comprehend reality, or your intentional willingness to be antagonistic for no reason other than your person insanity. What's your favorite color? Is that an "ad hominem logical fallacy," too? Wow. You will find here, via posts and comments by me, nothing but logic. Perhaps you don't find it here because you clearly have no clue what "logic" really is.

Posted by: Ogre at December 08, 2006 10:00 PM (IuJ8j)

17 "Once again, you refuse to deal with reality. Are you, by chance, a registered Democrat (or Independent: read: Democrat but afraid to admit it) or a self-described progressive? You sure sound like one." That last sentence looks like a statement to me. Not only do you bring up an ad hominem topic, but you assume it's true without finding out. It's okay though, just keep insulting me with things like "You're so incredibly clueless", because that's "nothing but logic".

Posted by: John at December 08, 2006 10:15 PM (twXyP)

18 If you're ever interested in reasoned, logical discourse, I invite you to stop by. I don't have a problem with other people's opinions -- except when those opinions are in opposition to liberty. (And no, don't read into that as any attempt to insult you or anything, I'm just making a statement, plain and simple)

Posted by: Ogre at December 08, 2006 10:34 PM (IuJ8j)

19 "If you're ever interested in reasoned, logical discourse, I invite you to stop by." That's why I'm here, but you won't participate. You almost never respond to my points. You do things like just claim I don't have a grasp on reality, or say I might be insane. Sometimes you claim I don't love America. Once you told me how I felt and apologized for it. None of this has anything to do with the points I've raised. Logical discourse would look at the assertions made and determine if they are true. You, however, prefer to make non sequitur statements like "Sorry, but I choose freedom. I'm sorry you don't like it." and assume it proves something. "I don't have a problem with other people's opinions -- except when those opinions are in opposition to liberty." Have you ever read Orwell's "Politics and the English Language"? It's a real classic from 1946 and you should read it if you haven't already. He critiques this statement, and many other similar statements you've made, better than I could. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/orwell46.htm

Posted by: John at December 08, 2006 10:52 PM (twXyP)

20 Sorry, that's a rather poor copy of the essay. Here's a better one: http://www.netcharles.com/orwell/essays/politics-english-language1.htm

Posted by: John at December 08, 2006 11:01 PM (twXyP)

21 The points of yours I didn't respond to had no bearing on the initial post. And responding to quibbling over whether a touch is a push is an "attempt to prevent someone from doing something" is simply pointless.

Posted by: Ogre at December 08, 2006 11:53 PM (IuJ8j)

22 Oh well. I had hoped beyond hope that you might participate in logical discourse, but I guess it's hard to change your whole way of thinking about the world. I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Posted by: John at December 09, 2006 06:53 AM (c7rNU)

23 Again, I'm always open to logical discussions. I don't think quibbling is logical discussion.

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So, if government passes a law designed to change behavior and fails, what do they do? If they spend literally millions of dollars; crime increases drastically, formerly law-abiding citzens are arrested by the thousands; police and citizens are killed in the hundreds; and the actual activity that is banned increases; what should government do?

It's been 33 years now since prohibition was repealed. Government realized that it was a horrible idea that cost too much in crime, money, and lives.

Yet today, the other prohibition continues, despite the exact same results. If the war on drugs can be considered successful, we should bring back prohibition of alcohol. Either that or end the war on drugs. But hey, what's a few billion each year in government expenditures and hundreds of deaths each year when it comes to government retaining control and power, right?

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This sure looks interesting. It's a political fund-raising site that wants to "draft" a conservative for president in 2008 -- with cash. They're asking you to "vote" for who you want to run by making a donation to them.

Make your contribution now and encourage your choice for President to get in the race. As soon as they form a committee, we'll transfer your donation to them. In the event they don't run, your contribution will not be wasted - it will support candidates up and down the ballot looking to return Republican leadership to government.

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And again the liberals who dominate the printed press continue to claim that you people, you scum of the earth who DARE to actually vote, are complete and total morons. Therefore, they need to do something about it -- they suggest that the General Assembly take more of the power to vote away from you. This time it's an area that they are having a difficulty gerrymandering.

You see, the liberal press in NC will never complain about the elections for the General Assembly -- because they know how easy it is to gerrymander the elections. They are aware that the people are not voting for their representatives, but instead the representatives (Democrats almost exclusively for over 100 years) get to select their "constituents." So there's no problems there.

However, in each county, the people get to select their own sheriff. Since they can't just change the county lines any time they want to, they complain about these people who are actually elected by the people. Instead, these elitists now claim that people are just simply too dumb to be allowed to vote and select sheriffs because YOU are stupid and might not vote for the people they want. Instead, they want the legislature to pass a new law that will prevent you from voting and instead will allow the sheriffs to be appointed by Democrats.

Oh, how I yearn for freedom. And yes, including the freedom to be stupid and NOT ruled by the aristocrats who only think they're better and smarter than me.

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Say hello to Tim!

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1 Was he the screen writer or the producer, I forget. I have to wonder how many people will get that reference.

Posted by: William Teach at December 05, 2006 12:14 AM (doAuV)

2 You know that I will!

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2006 01:40 AM (ECkKW)

3 uh um...who is Tim anyway??? Am I missing something here?????

Posted by: Raven at December 05, 2006 01:58 AM (RDkCw)

4 See what happens when you don't watch tv or go to the movies often... Nescio quid dicas/I've no idea what you're saying!

Posted by: Michele at December 05, 2006 02:58 AM (Wt0pi)

5 Actually, it was Ralph, Tim's cousin, who was the executive producer.

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2006 11:48 AM (oifEm)

6 But some call him... Tim... Yes, a very handsome llama! LOL -- Kat www.CatHouseChat.com

Posted by: Kat at December 05, 2006 04:14 PM (3eSmr)

7 And you may call me... Tim.

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2006 04:21 PM (oifEm)

8 What manner of llama are you that can conjure up fire without flint or tinder,,,,,,O Tim?

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I like the Florida Gators. Sure, I like Big Blue, too, but I really like the Gators. I was really glad to see them picked to head to the National Championship Game. They're going to have to be really "on" to beat the bean-people from Ohio.

I wish them luck, but unfortunately, I'll not see the game. You see, I hail from a time when college sports was about the game, not cash. I liked when all the bowl games were on January 1st. I really liked watching more than one game all afternoon. Since they moved games to after the 1st, I haven't watched a single game. I'm not interested in supporting them for spreading the games out. So I'll cheer for them, I'll rejoice if they win, but I'm not watching them.

Yeah, I'm in the minority, but that's not uncommon.

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1 After my beloved Irish - I'm a Gator girl! I'll be wearin' my favorite Gator shirt and doin' the Chomp for sure. And since the Sugar bowl will just be for fun I'm lovin' this. I'm not bettin' anyone but I'll be cheering....

Posted by: Tammi at December 04, 2006 06:48 PM (Bitcf)

2 I'm thinking you've finally learned your lesson about betting on sports and blogs, eh?

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 07:10 PM (oifEm)

3 I don't watch college football at all.

Posted by: Contagion at December 04, 2006 07:37 PM (MsT2U)

4 That's because you spit acid.

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 07:40 PM (oifEm)

5 You could watch my ECU Pirates, bleeding Purple and Gold, on dec 23rd. Kills me that it is the Papa Johns Bowl, though

Posted by: William Teach at December 05, 2006 12:13 AM (doAuV)

6 I saw that. I'm torn between watching that one and continuing my boycott of Papa Johns!

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2006 01:39 AM (ECkKW)

7 Hmmmm, I've not had a chance to check out the schedule. I think I might have some time on Christmas day to check on what's finally going on witth the world.

Posted by: Michele at December 05, 2006 02:13 AM (X3l33)

8 GIG'EM AGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Smokey at December 05, 2006 09:18 AM (xBtls)

9 I don't think they're in the title game, Smokey... Michele, there's not a lot of excitement in the other bowl games. Well, not for me, anyway...

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2006 11:43 AM (oifEm)

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Today's Blogburst is also available as a Podcast.

Illegals Deadlier Than War On Terror
by American Daughter

This past Thanksgiving evening, a United States Marine who was home from Iraq was driving with his date, when another car smashed into theirs and killed them both. The other driver, who was not even injured, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

On the early broadcast news in Washington, DC this morning (Thursday, November 30th), some stations carried the report of this incident, and described the drunk driver as an “illegal immigrant.” By the time the 7 AM news came on, that version of the story had been quashed.

The main-stream media versions of the story do not mention the illegal status of the accused driver: more...

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Have you heard the latest in the elections in NC? How about one candidate that was supported by the political party that clearly and openly broke elections laws? And then, when their opponent complained, they were ignored. After all, when Democrats in NC break election laws, they aren't prosecuted and nothing is done -- because the Attorney General and the Board of Elections are both Democrat. And no, this isn't the first time.

The only Democrat being investigated (Jim Black) has already been declared guilty -- but faced zero punishment because, again, the board of elections is Democrat. The only reason he faces the possibility of any actual punishment is because the federal government has been forced to intervene.

Sorry, freedom, including free elections, are simply NOT welcome in North Carolina.

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Great news for socialists and Democrats (one and the same) in North Carolina! From 2000 to 2005, the amount of the state under the complete and sole control of the state has doubled from 6 million acres that was prohibited from public ownership or use; to 12 million acres that free people have no say over.

Oh, and don't worry, if you worked at any time over that time period, YOU helped to pay for the state to take that land away from the public and place it under total rule of the state -- to the tune of $670 million.

And yes, the state will, somehow, not have enough money this year, so they'll be needing to raise taxes -- to continue to pay for these sorts of actions, not "the children" as they will lie and tell you.

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Hey, another lawsuit. What a shock. This time it's a man suing government because he's not allowed to sell a beer with a label that has Santa on it. Oh, and the name of the beer is "Santa's Butt." Great.

At first it sounds like a silly lawsuit. After all, if this were a free country, then anyone could choose to sell any beer they want. This man doesn't have the absolute right to force someone else to sell his beer. But then you have to understand Maine (and way too many other states): all alcohol is sold by the state, not individuals.

Now the man has a very valid point and should win his lawsuit. When government regulates the products sold (as they shouldn't), they have to adhere to the U.S. Constitution. They're not allowed to supress freedom of speech on beer labels.

Now the only reason this situation even exists is because the state has crammed itself into the business of alcohol sales. If they didn't sell beer, this wouldn't be an issue. One again, overreaching government causes MANY more problems than it solves. Stupid government.

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1 sheesh but what a name..waza matta with this guy ?..lol

Posted by: Angel at December 03, 2006 05:28 AM (6jcuW)

2 That's a whole 'nuther discussion there...

Posted by: Ogre at December 03, 2006 07:44 PM (ECkKW)

3 So you're in favor of anarchy? Oh, now I finally get why you people think Iraq is going so well!

Posted by: Brad at December 04, 2006 12:58 AM (Pzwcj)

4 Yes, you've redefined words so well that you should write your own dictionary. Yes, because I believe people should be free to sell alcohol, that means I want anarchy. Thanks for stopping along!

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 01:15 AM (ECkKW)

5 Agreed, the Marine Corps budget should be cut at least 50%

Posted by: Nick at December 04, 2006 03:36 AM (mjeiS)

6 Do you understand what the word "agreed" means? I'm sure you can see the connection between government regulation of alcohol sales and the budget for the Marine Corps, but I don't think anyone else can. Care to explain?

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 12:17 PM (oifEm)

7 I propose a compromise: The Marine Corps should be the exclusive distributor of Santa's Butt Beer and the profits should be used to care for wounded marines.

Posted by: Weapon of Mass Disturbance at December 04, 2006 02:55 PM (j4p/t)

8 If the Marines were distributing the beer, I'm not sure the public would ever get any...

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 02:57 PM (oifEm)

9 I saw this news story Friday and laughed. Although it does make me want to buy a sixer and do a review of it.

Posted by: Contagion at December 04, 2006 07:40 PM (MsT2U)

10 I'm not sure if it's a local-only brew that you can only get in New England. I don't have a problem with the beer, just the government screwing things up. I need to run by MASS sometime. I absolutely HATE going to that state, but they have really nice beer laws (thanks, Teddy), so they have tons and tons of different microbrews and the like.

Posted by: Ogre at December 04, 2006 07:45 PM (oifEm)

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Hey look!

Yeah, it's Friday.

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1 I see you're engaging in gratuitous Llama blogging. I love Llamas. Just don't frighten them or you'll be wearing spit all over!

Posted by: michele at December 01, 2006 10:11 PM (DPFIK)

2 Is that Ralph the Mexican Whooping Llama?

Posted by: William Teach at December 01, 2006 11:21 PM (doAuV)

3 No, that's Tim, Ralph's cousin.

Posted by: Ogre at December 01, 2006 11:49 PM (ECkKW)

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Update: In a victory for common sense, and in no part thanks to the internet, Fairfax county will not jail you for feeding the homeless. Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerald E. Connolly grew some courage and told the health department officials to not enforce the law. No, no, he didn't call for the removal of the law, he just ordered the county to ignore it. (H/T AOW).

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Well, that's what will happen in Fairfax county, VA now. Why? Because the government says so. And government is always right. Shut up now, don't argue. Do as government says, work harder, and do NOT help the homeless or you WILL be thrown in jail.

I know, you're thinking that Ogre is getting carried away. But I'm not making this up.

Under a tough new Fairfax County policy, residents can no longer donate food prepared in their homes or a church kitchen

This is just another example of overly oppressive government doing MUCH more harm than good. There is no logical, freedom-based reason for this "crackdown" on "illegal food." But that's not stopping the worthless bureaucrats at the county health department from harrassing churches and people who are trying to help people. I guess the county just wants the monopoly on helping people.

So what's the freedom-based solution? Fire the county health department. Then, once you're rid of the mindless people there, change the rules. In the meantime, the churches should openly defy the health department. Do you think the homeless will care their food isn't government certified? If they do, show them the door, too. Seriously, the churches should just continue helping the homeless as they have always done and just ignore the government -- even if they face arrest. I would.

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Paul O'Connor tries to explain why Democrats keep winning at the state level in NC, but keep losing at the federal level. He claims it's because the Democrats are pro-business. Clearly Mr. O'Connor doesn't follow politics very closely. The primary reason that Democrats keep winning the House and the Senate is gerrymandering! For the past decade or more, the MAJORITY of voters in North Carolina have voted for Republicans in the Senate and the House, but due to gerrymandering, the Democrats retain control.

Now watch this attempt at spin:

As one corporate lobbyist explained, her company is not politically conservative. It supports adequate state funds for public education, roads and other state services to support a good business climate.

That's what business has become in North Carolina, due to the one-party rule (Democrats) for the past century. North Carolina has become a socialist state, even if not openly. Don't believe me? Take a look around. Look at how many businesses receive cash or "incentives" from the government. Can you find any business with more than 50 employees that doesn't? That's socialism: government control of businesses. And that stinks.

Oh, how I yearn for freedom.

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