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Hurray! The Government’s here!
Rants Tryin' to reason with hurricane season You Are Your Own First Responder

Hurray! The Government’s here!

Bear in mind that title should be read as caustic sarcasm. I’ve been listening, probably rather obsessively, to the W4HTP ham radio repeater via a…

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
And this is why I don’t monetize this site
Random Nuttery Rants

And this is why I don’t monetize this site

(As found on Gab.) Because I can tell companies like Google to go pound sand, at least up to a point. Meet the AI-Censored? Naked…

March 24, 2024
Who ordered this?
How About This Weather Rants

Who ordered this?

I want to know what idiot in Weather Control ordered this weather–and I’d better get an answer! Actually, I’m not ticked by the cold weather.…

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
Do not thank me
Rants

Do not thank me

Not today, unless you want a lecture. I’m in no mood for it. You want to thank me for my short, uneventful, undistinguished service, wait…

May 31, 2021May 30, 2021
In case you’ve missed it
Rants Things That Put A Smile On Your Face

In case you’ve missed it

Another great video from Joe Dan Gorman has been out for a week, give or take. Enjoy a hearty helping of Froglegs today!

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
*explitive* WordPress *explitive*
Housekeeping Rants

*explitive* WordPress *explitive*

I know this is nothing other than getting used to a new platform, but good grief this can be frustrating. I want the picture that…

February 22, 2021March 1, 2021
They want you dead
Rants

They want you dead

Actually, I don’t think they’ll settle for your submission I don’t know if any of you who drop by here follow me on Gab. Gab…

January 31, 2021February 15, 2021
Be of good cheer
Rants

Be of good cheer

Seriously, I mean that. Be of good cheer. I’m sure some of you want to know why you should be. After all, with the election…

December 17, 2020February 15, 2021
Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 31: Let’s be honest
Life in the time of Wuflu Rants Wuflu

Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 31: Let’s be honest

  Sorry to be crude, but fuck this guy and the horse he rode in on. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr.…

November 16, 2020April 12, 2021
Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 30: Up yours, Fauci
Life in the time of Wuflu Rants Wuflu

Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 30: Up yours, Fauci

  Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the architects of the country’s ongoing nightmare, suggested Thanksgiving dinner could be a fatal event. Fauci, 79, and his…

November 14, 2020April 12, 2021
Keep the faith
Public Service Announcements Rants

Keep the faith

 Do not believe the crap coming from the mainstream media. In fact, turn them off. Find alternative media sources who report events accurately. And keep…

November 11, 2020February 15, 2021
Watching the news
Rants Situational Awareness

Watching the news

As we approach Election Day, it seems news outlets are pulling out all the stops to frighten and, I believe, intimidate potential Republican voters. The…

October 26, 2020February 15, 2021
Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 28: The madness continues
Life in the time of Wuflu Rants Wuflu

Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 28: The madness continues

I had the iThing playing music yesterday and this came on. Blame Apple for this post. Indeed, the madness does continue and has gone one…

October 24, 2020April 12, 2021
Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 27: How did I get in this basket, and why is the breeze picking up?
I'm stupid like that sometimes Life in the time of Wuflu Rants Wuflu

Life in the time of Wuflu, Part 27: How did I get in this basket, and why is the breeze picking up?

Every time I write a “Life in the time of Wuflu” post, I feel like it can’t get any worse. And every time, I’m wrong.…

October 16, 2020April 12, 2021
Today, I’m the Grumpy Old Guy
Rants

Today, I’m the Grumpy Old Guy

Unlike Walter, I still have my hair. It’s been a long week and it’s getting longer by the second. It’s already clear that it’s going…

September 3, 2020February 15, 2021
YouTube follies
Rants

YouTube follies

Selected because he looks like he could work for YouTube Despite an dislike for all things Alphabet (the parent of Google, YouTube, etc.) it seems…

July 19, 2020February 15, 2021
NYFC
Rants What The Actual Eff Wuflu

NYFC

(Via Gab Trends) New York City is going “temporarily” bury victims of Wuflu in public parks, in mass graves. I suspect there will be nothing…

April 6, 2020February 15, 2021
How vulnerable is our critical infrastructure?
Rants Situational Awareness Teh Stupids

How vulnerable is our critical infrastructure?

This vulnerable. The name of this company ought to be released so they can be punished in the equity markets (or held up to public…

February 19, 2020February 15, 2021
Rants

I guess I’ll be donating more to the Salvation Army

I’ll be using the money I used to spend a Chick-fil-a to do it with. I won’t say I’ll never eat there again, but I…

November 18, 2019February 15, 2021
California Blackouts Rants Statists Gonna State Things That Make You Go Hm-m-m

It can’t happen here

California as a failed state in the making. You can only ignore reality for so long. Then it kicks in your door, raids the fridge…

October 25, 2019February 15, 2021
Rants

This cheeses me off

Long story short, I’m unloading my truck in the dark just now and I amazingly remember to avoid the hitch insert. So I look down…

October 2, 2019February 15, 2021
Guns Rants

Sucking up to the millenials

I’m getting more than a little peeved at these large companies who are, in essence, trying to have it both ways. What really ticks me…

September 5, 2019February 15, 2021
Do we really need to say it again?
Guns Rants

Do we really need to say it again?

The headline in the Sacremento Bee blares: 4 dead, including shooter, during attack at Gilroy Garlic Festival. 6-year-old killed Yes, another disturbed individual has decided…

July 29, 2019February 15, 2021
Old vs. New
Modern Life Skills Rants

Old vs. New

(I believe I got the article that is subjecting you to this post via the Woodpile Report.) Last October, I did something I’ve wanted to…

May 15, 2019February 15, 2021
14 and a half minues of truth
Rants

14 and a half minues of truth

Time to return to politics. Watch it. This guy, at what appears to be a fairly young age, apparently has a better bead on the…

April 23, 2019February 15, 2021
Economics Rants

A note on the media

The AP is blubbering about the death of small town newspapers. I think newspapers, small town and otherwise, are being killed by two major factors.…

March 11, 2019February 15, 2021
Modern Life Skills Rants

Hell, I’ll say it

(Via the Woodpile Report) We’re on #10 and working hard on #11. #12 is already underway as well. One reason I love the Woodpile Report is…

February 6, 2019February 15, 2021
Rants

What the hell happened to my home?

Last night, self-righteous Leftist brats pulled down the century-old statue of “Silent Sam”, who honored the sacrifice of UNC students during the War Between the…

August 21, 2018February 15, 2021
Guns Rants

Time to ridicule the anti-gunners and anti-gun politicians

(Via the Drudge Report) Yes, I know, this is something you’d never expect to see here. Ahem. The weekend just past saw a gun show…

May 7, 2018February 15, 2021
Mr. Spock's Raised Eyebrow Rants Statists Gonna State

You’re actually surprised?

(Via SurvivalBlog) Karl Denninger seems surprised at the following: Contemplate the entire “bump stock” thing folks.  These were sold as legal accessories for years.  Millions…

April 5, 2018February 15, 2021

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