Say Uncle discusses South Dakota lawmakers' proposal that all adults have to buy a gun for self-defense. He then points to Glen's discussion on the topic.
Interesting stuff... State lawmakers propose requiring firearms purchase, but some don't believe they have the right to do it. The Federal government is trying to force healthcare on its citizens. Many don't believe that is Constitutional. However, some are saying that the Federal government may have the authority to require gun ownership through its militia powers. Now we are talking!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Dinner with Derek Dooley
I had dinner with Derek Dooley last night - with about a thousand of my closest friends - to celebrate the successful recruitment of the next freshman class for UT Football. He kept emphasizing the good character of these young men. Dooley seems to be a real class act himself. I hope he can win some games and stick around for a long time.
"Extra" Special License
A discussion about the value of the Extra class license.
"Second, I don’t think many people can go through that memorization process without learning something. I have a friend who always claims that he passed the Extra test by memorizing all of the answers. He’s just playing dumb, though. He knows a lot more than he gives himself credit for, and I think that you’ll find the same thing is true for the clods who claim to have passed by simply memorizing the answers."I'm not sure how much I learned as I passed my Tech and General in less than about six months. I have to agree that I learned something. The "doing" will teach me more than the studying ever did, but you have to start somewhere.
Android Market
Google has announced the Android Market. This seems like a no-brainer to me. I'm not sure why you wouldn't have released this sooner - if not at the same time as the Market app on the phones.
Liberals Aren't Experts on Guns
Anne gives us Chapter 217 on what liberals don't know about guns.
"On the other hand, for a homeowner who is a poor marksman, a large-capacity clip could be a lifesaver."That's why my CZ holds 19 rounds.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NASA NanoSail-D Follow-up
NASA NanoSail-D Follow-up
"To get to this point is an incredible accomplishment for our small team and I can't thank the amateur ham operator community enough for their help in tracking NanoSail-D," Alhorn said. "Their assistance was invaluable. In particular, the Marshall Amateur Radio Club was the very first to hear the radio beacon. It was exciting!"
Hams Honor Reagan
Special Event Station for Reagan's Birthday
"To celebrate what would have been former President Ronald Reagan’s 100th Birthday, the Ventura County Amateur Radio Society will activate Special Event Station 'N6R' from Thousand Oaks, California. This, from Saturday, February 5th through Monday, February 7th."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Uncrate Prep
Uncrate normally posts when the latest Ferrari or Porsche is available.
Some recent posts have been a little more practical. TNJeffofAllTrades has the book and I keep thinking $12 is not much to pay for a nice reference for so many things I know nothing about. And who couldn't use another knife?
Book: Country Wisdom Know How
Knife: KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife
Some recent posts have been a little more practical. TNJeffofAllTrades has the book and I keep thinking $12 is not much to pay for a nice reference for so many things I know nothing about. And who couldn't use another knife?
Book: Country Wisdom Know How
Knife: KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife
China Won't Rule the World
I stumbled across this article on Esquire about China. It lists 5 reasons, China will fail to dominate the world.
No. 1: Demographics, or the Birth of a Nation of Selfish "Little Emperors" - individual egos demand more
No. 2: Accelerated Decrepitude, or Rapid Economic Development at the Cost of Environmental and Societal Breakdown - short-sighted obsession with instant gratification
No. 3: Resource Dependencies, or Creating the Most Vulnerable Economy in the World - growth changes demands which are unsupportable without foreign countries
No. 4: A Growing Defensiveness, or When Soft Power Isn't Enough - significant dependence on unstable countries with little willingness to secure their interests militarily
No. 5: A Bottom-Up Democratization, or What Constitutes Political Authority When the Party's Over - victims of their own success as the power of the middle class increases and poses threats to the single party status quo
I've been to China a few times. My company has a plant there. I've been struck by what seems to be either trust or, maybe, a complete disinterest in the government. I also believe that globalization and the Internet will continue to be factors in the evolution of China.
No. 1: Demographics, or the Birth of a Nation of Selfish "Little Emperors" - individual egos demand more
No. 2: Accelerated Decrepitude, or Rapid Economic Development at the Cost of Environmental and Societal Breakdown - short-sighted obsession with instant gratification
No. 3: Resource Dependencies, or Creating the Most Vulnerable Economy in the World - growth changes demands which are unsupportable without foreign countries
No. 4: A Growing Defensiveness, or When Soft Power Isn't Enough - significant dependence on unstable countries with little willingness to secure their interests militarily
No. 5: A Bottom-Up Democratization, or What Constitutes Political Authority When the Party's Over - victims of their own success as the power of the middle class increases and poses threats to the single party status quo
I've been to China a few times. My company has a plant there. I've been struck by what seems to be either trust or, maybe, a complete disinterest in the government. I also believe that globalization and the Internet will continue to be factors in the evolution of China.
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