Mark Steyn discusses the possible breakup of Spain, and what significance it may hold going forward.
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
What really happened in Vegas?
Originally posted 10.5.17, updated,
later today:
14:00 :
Mental health issues seem to be at work here: Shooter was receiving meds for anxiety.
Drug could lead to more aggressive behavior. Say what?
Nut cases have been released from insane asylums, too. More nuts on street could mean more mass shootings, but let's ban guns. Right.
earlier today:
The big, big, big question here is how the hell was this possible, unless there was a lot of help?
quote:
I noted at my motel room that there seems to be an attraction of middle eastern type men to the motel business. Just saying.
the original post follows
All the talking heads are working their mouths double time. It is predictable. None of this is about solving problems.
All news reporting is sensationalized. I checked one that was fairly straightforward, without a terrible amount of hype. The question arises almost immediately: how did this guy get a weapon inside a hotel so that he could shoot down below?
My guess is that after 9.11.2001, security has gotten rather relaxed. Right after that event, in which 3000 people were killed, there was strong security in all buildings. I know, because I did deliveries for a living. All buildings that I went into had security in place. It was like that, and as time went by, you can see the security getting more and more relaxed. I can't say what it is like today, but security is probably almost nonexistent today.
These bad guys look for opportunities. To stop them, you deny them opportunities. Novel thought. If only our elected representatives and the talking heads would concentrate and deal with it this manner, as opposed to taking away our rights. Taking away our rights won't end terrorism. But our elected representatives find terrorism more useful to them than in actually solving the problem by ending terrorism.
It is not the people's fault that the government failed in its job. Don't punish the people, but if the government won't solve this problem, start punishing them instead.
later today:
14:00 :
Mental health issues seem to be at work here: Shooter was receiving meds for anxiety.
Drug could lead to more aggressive behavior. Say what?
Nut cases have been released from insane asylums, too. More nuts on street could mean more mass shootings, but let's ban guns. Right.
earlier today:
The big, big, big question here is how the hell was this possible, unless there was a lot of help?
quote:
Police later found 23 weapons inside the hotel room, including several assault rifles modified to shoot like automatic weapons. Paddock, who had checked into the hotel three days earlier, on Sept. 28, had brought the weapons to the room using "in excess of 10 suitcases," according to police ---- Buzzfeed
I noted at my motel room that there seems to be an attraction of middle eastern type men to the motel business. Just saying.
the original post follows
All the talking heads are working their mouths double time. It is predictable. None of this is about solving problems.
All news reporting is sensationalized. I checked one that was fairly straightforward, without a terrible amount of hype. The question arises almost immediately: how did this guy get a weapon inside a hotel so that he could shoot down below?
My guess is that after 9.11.2001, security has gotten rather relaxed. Right after that event, in which 3000 people were killed, there was strong security in all buildings. I know, because I did deliveries for a living. All buildings that I went into had security in place. It was like that, and as time went by, you can see the security getting more and more relaxed. I can't say what it is like today, but security is probably almost nonexistent today.
These bad guys look for opportunities. To stop them, you deny them opportunities. Novel thought. If only our elected representatives and the talking heads would concentrate and deal with it this manner, as opposed to taking away our rights. Taking away our rights won't end terrorism. But our elected representatives find terrorism more useful to them than in actually solving the problem by ending terrorism.
It is not the people's fault that the government failed in its job. Don't punish the people, but if the government won't solve this problem, start punishing them instead.
Monday, October 2, 2017
North by Northwest
I was looking for that movie where he was running away from the plane. Kinda like a nightmare, when something is after you, but you cannot move fast enough to get away from it.
After a lot of looking, here it is. Considered to be one of the all time great flicks. Alfred Hitchcock made it, don't you know.
This one also has the scene in which they are on Mount Rushmore. You remember that one, don't you?
After a lot of looking, here it is. Considered to be one of the all time great flicks. Alfred Hitchcock made it, don't you know.
This one also has the scene in which they are on Mount Rushmore. You remember that one, don't you?
Leaving for Irving tomorrow
Just now preparing for the trip. Packed my bag, and so forth. I reserved a room near the treatment center, which is where I will get the MRI. So, tomorrow will be a travel day, and blogging will be light in the interim.
Before doing the above, I wanted to work a bit on my solar panel. I had it on the ground, but there's a dog in the area that likes to visit. The dog walked on it, leaving its paw prints. So, the panel had to be moved to a better location. I placed it on top of the crate. It is about three feet tall, so it is dog proof.
It had gotten filthy too, which caused a loss in efficiency. So now it is cleaned up and ready to go for more work. Yay, solar panel.
May need some supplies before leaving. I'd like things to be in good order when I get back. Hopefully, that will be Wednesday night.
Before doing the above, I wanted to work a bit on my solar panel. I had it on the ground, but there's a dog in the area that likes to visit. The dog walked on it, leaving its paw prints. So, the panel had to be moved to a better location. I placed it on top of the crate. It is about three feet tall, so it is dog proof.
It had gotten filthy too, which caused a loss in efficiency. So now it is cleaned up and ready to go for more work. Yay, solar panel.
May need some supplies before leaving. I'd like things to be in good order when I get back. Hopefully, that will be Wednesday night.
Why fight?
Must you fight to preserve the good?
On this earth, you must. When the commies take over, the Amish will be killed off. Then they will see that the good will die with them.
"Come out from among them, and be ye separate". Yes, that may be necessary in this age. There is not much good left out there.
There's not much time, either.
On this earth, you must. When the commies take over, the Amish will be killed off. Then they will see that the good will die with them.
"Come out from among them, and be ye separate". Yes, that may be necessary in this age. There is not much good left out there.
There's not much time, either.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Bob Seger: Main Street
I was in downtown Austin today. Frankly, I do not like downtown Austin much at all. Reminder to self: Avoid downtown. It is only a place where bad stuff can happen, and probably will if you hang around there long enough.
I didn't "get down" on Main Street. But the song is still good.
I didn't "get down" on Main Street. But the song is still good.
Why nothing will be done about the NFL
The boycott won't last. As mad as the fans are, they will be back. How do I know this? I kept tuning in on the radio to see how the Texans did today.
Not that I don't know what it is like to have a Sunday without Football. The Oilers left for Tennessee, and after the first couple seasons, it got to be pretty easy. But most fans have not had that experience, so, they will take the abuse of the national symbol like they take everything else.
My position stands. If you ( meaning any GOP politician, including Trump ) want things to change, YOU WILL HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. A boycott won't cut it. That's cuz you will be back. The NFL knows this, so they won't take all this very seriously.
Whining about double standards is not going to be taken seriously. Stop being weenies, you guys.
Not that I don't know what it is like to have a Sunday without Football. The Oilers left for Tennessee, and after the first couple seasons, it got to be pretty easy. But most fans have not had that experience, so, they will take the abuse of the national symbol like they take everything else.
My position stands. If you ( meaning any GOP politician, including Trump ) want things to change, YOU WILL HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. A boycott won't cut it. That's cuz you will be back. The NFL knows this, so they won't take all this very seriously.
Whining about double standards is not going to be taken seriously. Stop being weenies, you guys.
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