Time Out! I need to load my gun!

“What are we supposed to use, harsh language?” That was a great line from the movie “Aliens.” But, apparently some current US troops in Afghanistan aren’t even able to do that. Soldiers are being ordered to patrol with a loaded magazine in weapon, bolt closed, weapon on safe, no round in the chamber.

This protocol is aimed at gaining more local support. Did anybody forget the incredibly important idea of protecting our soldiers? I think this underscores a fundamental difference in how conservatives and democrats view armies and soldiers. Conservatives believe armies should go defeat the enemy. Democrats think armies are like large police forces.

I think armies should win battles, wars, and put the fear of God Almighty in other nations (for even thinking of messing with the USA). I believe diplomats and politicians, like Presidents should seek cooperation from other nations because we would rather work with them to create a peaceful world than wipe them off the face of the earth for seeking to harm us in any way.

President Obama needs to grow up, man up and tell the world to saddle up and join us.

Thus saith me.

Cen-ten-o-ree's and tomahawks

This weekend was actually a once in a lifetime event for me and my family. My youngest son is a cub scout (Wolf) and this weekend was sort of the 100 year jamboree celebration. A few thousand scouts were at this weekends event. Normally cub scouts are not invited but because it only happens once my son was able to participate. The highlight of the weekend for my son was the tomahawk throw. He had been persistently asking for this hat with LCD lights on the brim. I told him if he hit the bulls eye I would buy it for him. To be honest, I figured it was a long shot. Sure enough, he hit it on his first try! I bought it and he forgot to wear it on the walk to the Big Show on Saturday night. Nice looking cap though.

Cheerio Camper

When I was like 5 years old I dreamed of being able to go on going camping adventures. Mom was divorced; we lived with Granny and Grandpa. Money was tight, but love was not. My creative mind had to make do with what I had. So, I would take the empty cereal boxes and run string through the sides and make a backpack out of it. (I’m sure there are other Cheerio campers out there.)Then I would hike around the yard and set up camp. I had a great time.

This weekend my youngest son has a Cen-ten-o-ree camp out. The theme is the 100^th year of scouting which is being celebrated this year. We are really excited about it. The dust should be amazing in and of itself. We choose the meal option because…I didn’t want to be a slave to the kitchen. The food will be catered by fast food giants such as Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s, and Derweinerschnitzel.

The best part, seeing my son’s smile as he proudly adorns his Cub Scout uniform. Here’s to all the parents enjoying their children and living the dream through them.

Thus saith me.

Immigration and Intimidation

The Associated Press says that a drug war brings threats to Mexico election. “One candidate was gunned down with his son inside his business.” We are also told that “Nowhere has the intimidation been worse than in the border state of Tamaulipas, where Mexican soldiers are trying to control an intensifying turf battle between the Gulf cartel and its former ally the Zetas gang.”

Why would any American want to import this (more than it already is) into our country? We don’t need any intimidation from drug gangs? We already have soft intimidation from the press to be liberal. Why do some people think we need to make it easier for people to cross our borders?

Memo to Clownderon: How is your country doing under your leadership? Close your borders and deal with it.

Thus saith me.

Welcome to the Droid Age

With the passing of my good old Treo and needed a new mobile phone. I drank the cool aid and bought a Droid by Motorola. I was tempted to wait for the Incredible but, I figured the Motorola Droid would be enough. So far, it is. It has so many apps, I've spent most of my time just trying to figure our what I might actually use

The coolest thing so far? That I can check out the old blog from my phone. I've had computers that do less! I can't wait to really figure it out.

I guess I'll even Twitter, maybe even Facebook.

My youngest son thought he was going to get one because of the buy one get one free adds on TV. I told him, his older brother already had dibs.

I guess I am an official droidkoff now.

Great phone, thus saith me.

Havana & Homophobia

OK, so there was a march in Havana where “hundreds” marched and danced in protest to world problems with homophobia.

So what?

Is there a homophobia issue in Cuba?

Where were the rest of the Cubans who usually come out in pretty big numbers to hear a Castro?

Typical socialists, nothing to do, the bread line is to long, so why not go protest something?

The only other question: was it a conga line, mambo, or a salsa?

Thus saith me.

Your welcome, thank me very much!

The dead Michael Jackson’s doctor helps woman on plane.

Good job doc. Your last two know clients: 1 dead, 1 alive.

Now, for me, I might be a bit fearful waking up to Dr. Murray standing over me with an I V. “What’s in the bag doc?” “Why does it sting?” I would be really worried if he replied, “This should make you feel better. Now just relax.”

The best part is that the first thing the woman remembered after coming to was the good doctor saying, “You probably know me…I was Michael Jackson’s doctor.” I wouldn’t be surprised to hear her that her first comments were for a second opinion and a lawyer.

Thus saith me.