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A big game hunter speaks (short vid)

Who's Afraid of Uber?

I Used Windows 10 And Survived, And You Can Too

For the love of God, stop dressing like crap

Would you let your 12-year-old daughter sleep in a tent with an 18-year-old boy?

Robert F. Turner: Thomas Jefferson and slavery

Study: Claim That “97% Of Climate Scientists Agree” Is Really Just 47%…

Washington, D.C. Sinking, So, We Totally Need To Discuss Climate Change

The Chappaqua Case: The Feds Muscle In on Local Zoning Laws

The Regulatory State’s War against ordinary Modern Life

Why Do So Many Working Age Americans Choose Not To Enter The Workforce?

Raising Children Contributes to 43% of American Poverty

White House Says Planned Parenthood Videos Are Fake

Undercover Journalists Have NINE More Planned Parenthood Videos In The Can

Abortion word games come to end

Sen. Ernst: Funds Will Still Be Available for Women’s Health Services, Just Not for Planned Parenthood

Hidden Motives Behind the Huge GOP Primary - Sixteen Republicans are running for president. Why is the roster so large?

DNC Chair FREEZES-CAN’T ANSWER=> ‘What’s the Difference Between Democrat Party and Socialist?’

Jeb Bush Takes Positions on Climate Change, EPA Rules, Other Energy Issues

Pay Attention Republicans — Especially You, Mr. Trump

Pay
Attention Republicans — Especially You, Mr. Trump - See more at:
http://bernardgoldberg.com/pay-attention-republicans-especially-you-mr-trump/#sthash.W23KWWdt.dpuf

Revelations put Clinton in crosshairs of broadening inquiry into whether she mishandled classified information

U.S. intel preparing for massive breach of classified data in Hillary Clinton emails

From Hill-ary To Mountain-ary - How UBS Sent Millions To The Clintons After Saving The Bank In 2009

A.B. Stoddard: Clinton must be joking:

In just days, Clinton has issued dire warnings about climate change; been caught jumping on and off a private plane; pledged, because of the plane’s emissions, to the make her campaign carbon neutral (without revealing how); jetted to New York City for a $600 haircut; and refused to reveal her position on the Keystone XL pipeline, which those same voters interested in climate change are asking her about.

Why Hillary Clinton keeps falling in the polls

The Truth About Western 'Colonialism' - How the misuse of a term legitimizes the jihadist myth of Western guilt.

Facebook: Marine Corps emblem violates community standards

Top French Official Contradicts Kerry on Iran Deal

India About to Surpass China as World’s Most Populous Country

India’s Faltering Economic Revolution: Lost Opportunity, Lost Future

Palestinians: A Rare Voice of Sanity

Hamas's Child Abuse Camps

HuffPost Arabic’s Muslim Brotherhood connections

THE BRUTAL REALITIES OF NAVAL STRATEGY

Young Africans to Obama: 'Clean your own house first'

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The Regulatory State’s War against ordinary Modern Life

It occurred to me recently that the environmental regulations are directly contradictory to the regulations imposed supposedly for our safety and health, mostly to do with food production and preparation.

Obviously they are both going to have to be tossed.

#1 fjord on 2015-07-31 06:50 (Reply)

Raising Children Contributes to 43% of American Poverty

"living in poverty" in this country means,

only one car instead of two
one computer instead of 4
one large screen TV (probably larger than I have in my house)
renting instead of owning
cell phones/internet/utilities paid for by taxpayers

poverty is a vehicle to drive MY income to other's pockets. The income that mr fjord and I work for.

#2 fjord on 2015-07-31 07:02 (Reply)

Thank you for posting the link about Jefferson. I have seethed as my ancestor has been defamed in recent years.

#3 Retriever on 2015-07-31 08:58 (Reply)

QUOTE:

Study: Claim That “97% Of Climate Scientists Agree” Is Really Just 47%…

Per the authors of the study, "In the PBL-study, among respondents with more than 10 peer-reviewed publications (half of total respondents), 90% agree that greenhouse gases are the largest – or tied for largest - contributor to recent warming. The level of agreement is ~85% for all respondents."
http://www.pbl.nl/en/faq-for-the-article-scientists-views-about-attribution-of-global-warming

#4 Zachriel on 2015-07-31 09:40 (Reply)

Yes, somewhat less than that 97% agree to a fairly moderate claim.

I further discount that number because this is the number of people still working and making their daily bread in the field more than two decades after academic grant money started slanting in a single direction. That does not make them dishonest or paid shills, but it does slowly put the thumb on the scales. I've been in research in a minor way in another field and saw the money follow the fashion. I am assured by folks who make their livings similarly that this does occur. I have to believe that in a new, vaguely-defined, and politically-driven field this could only be worse.

But you know my position: there is slight warming, there is no evidence of catastrophe.

#4.1 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2015-07-31 14:21 (Reply)

Also, anyone getting a grant from an oil/gas/coal/non-government/non-academic source is automatically tarred as DENIER, whereas those from other sources are absolutely and positively driven-snow pure.

#4.1.1 Sam L. on 2015-07-31 14:40 (Reply)

Assistant Village Idiot: I further discount that number because this is the number of people still working and making their daily bread in the field more than two decades after academic grant money started slanting in a single direction.

Ad hominem is not much of an argument, especially when there is no evidence of a grand conspiracy that spans multiple fields of study, different nations with different forms of government and different cultures.

#4.1.2 Zachriel on 2015-08-01 10:15 (Reply)

I keep forgetting to mention: I disagree with Zachriel quite often, but he sticks to the style of pointing out facts and offering competing reasoning. I don't see him attacking the character of those he disagrees with. That's hard to do when you're outnumbered, as he is.

Maybe he has been attacking and I just haven't seen it, but that's my basic takeaway.

#4.2 Assistant Village Idiot (Link) on 2015-07-31 15:07 (Reply)

Yes. AVI. You have touched on something I have long intended to comment on. Though I rarely agree with him and often find his thinking flawed, to his credit, Zach remains unflappable. You never see him hurl personal insults or demeaning comments even after they are directed at him.

Zach, my hat is off to you. You have class.

#4.2.1 feeblemind on 2015-07-31 15:27 (Reply)

I have also argued to some farmers who didn't want Zach to comment that their (!) comments should be welcomed and valued. As you and AVI noted, they are always courteous and do not engage in ad hominem attacks.

#4.2.1.1 mudbug on 2015-07-31 15:46 (Reply)

don't confuse his apparent politeness with actual quivering fear.

#4.2.2 Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz on 2015-07-31 21:31 (Reply)

No, I think you're right. I think he errs greatly by posting inapposite links, then changing the subject if someone points out that they don't say what he claims for them. But even if he simply changes the subject, he sticks with facts, not ad hominem attacks, and he keeps the tone moderate.

#4.2.3 Texan99 on 2015-08-01 19:18 (Reply)

Re: Jefferson and slavery

Turner only gets part of the story on Jefferson and slaves. Virginia law required that a bond be payed for freed slaves in case the ex-slave caused damages. Since Jefferson was broke, he couldn't pay the bond on any slaves he freed (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/08/16/clearing-the-air-david-barton-joins-beck-to-discuss-jefferson-controversy/).

His denunciation of slavery in the Declaration of Independence was edited out but thankfully, "... all men are created equal ... " was not and was a foundation of the abolitionist movement.

#5 mudbug on 2015-07-31 09:50 (Reply)

QUOTE:

The Truth About Western 'Colonialism' - How the misuse of a term legitimizes the jihadist myth of Western guilt.

While an argument can be made that colonialism is a prop used to justify bad choices, the article itself misses the mark.

QUOTE:

Whether it was the Romans in Gaul, the Arabs throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Asia, the Huns in Eastern Europe, the Mongols in China, the Turks in the Middle East and the Balkans, the Bantu in southern Africa, the Khmer in East Asia, the Aztecs in Mexico, the Iroquois in the Northeast, or the Sioux throughout the Great Plains, human history has been stained by man’s continual use of brutal violence to acquire land and resources and destroy or replace those possessing them.

What have the Romans ever done for us?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWfh6sGyso

QUOTE:

France and England, of course, were “colonial powers,” but their colonies were not in the Middle East.

The West inflicted colonialism in the Middle East. They dominated the region, politically and militarily, for generations.

QUOTE:

A Report on Mesopotamia: We say we are in Mesopotamia to develop it for the benefit of the world.
http://www.antiwar.com/orig/lawrence.php

#6 Zachriel on 2015-07-31 09:55 (Reply)

They dominated the region, politically and militarily, for generations"

Certainly. Three or four generations, at least.

#6.1 Jess1 on 2015-07-31 16:19 (Reply)

"Whether it was the Romans in Gaul, the Arabs throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Asia, the Huns in Eastern Europe, the Mongols in China, the Turks in the Middle East and the Balkans, the Bantu in southern Africa, the Khmer in East Asia, the Aztecs in Mexico, the Iroquois in the Northeast, or the Sioux throughout the Great Plains, human history has been stained by man’s continual use of brutal violence to acquire land and resources and destroy or replace those possessing them."

Stop, oh, please, stop!

Oh, the humanity!

Oh, the tragedy!

#6.2 JJM on 2015-07-31 16:26 (Reply)

They're here . . .

Yup--they are finally making it into Montana. Two events in two days--there will be more. Hope those stupid cows in the democratic community organizing committees (the ones from out of state trying to change Montana's culture) hope those stupid dingbats understand that sending more murdering Mexicans into Montana will only increase our resolve to maintain our ability to defend ourselves! Sheesh and here they thought they were going to teach us a lesson about "tolerance".

Read this:
http://missoulian.com/news/local/spokane-gang-member-charged-in-connection-with-body-left-outside/article_24812b31-fc53-525b-b222-0dcd22e42186.html

And this:
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/fbi-suspect-in-crow-reservation-shooting-says-victims-laughed-at/article_e464cc1d-f309-5757-bb1e-1f434ea1a37e.html

#7 Apple Pie on 2015-07-31 10:05 (Reply)

I downloaded and used Windows 10 as soon as it was available. It’s OK not a big improvement over Windows 8.1. The problem with 8 and still with 10 is that it is a smart phone operating system. Microsoft wanted one system for all platforms and this created problems for computer users. When installing 10 I turned off everything in an attempt to prevent the constant interference between the operating system and the user. I don’t want Cortana or Siri I can find my own stuff thank you. I don’t need a start button my lap top has one built in thank you. I don’t want to automatically back up my files I want to do them myself so I actually know where they are and what I saved. I don’t want to use the cloud I don’t trust it. I don’t like the screen that is full of App icons it isn’t useful and it’s only purpose seems to be to force me to buy something. I must be lazy because I don’t like the touch screen. Hint to Microsoft; when I’m using my laptop my hands or on the keyboard or the keypad I don’t want to be reaching for the screen to work on the computer. The only reason this is in the operating system is because it is required on a smart phone. I want my operating system to be transparent and not interfering. I simply want it to work and leave me alone.

#8 GoneWithTheWind on 2015-07-31 10:53 (Reply)

Thanks for the report. I am not a complete Luddite: I considered Windows 7 an improvement over XP. I didn't try Windows 8 because its attempt to make one system for all platforms made a poor fit for a desktop. From what you report, while Windows 10 may be an improvement over Windows 8, it is still not a good fit for a laptop or desktop user.

It appears that Microsoft does need to make adjustments for different platforms, so that the desktop download isn't quite the same as a smartphone download.

#8.1 Gringo on 2015-07-31 13:39 (Reply)

I can't really say that Windows 10 is not a good fit for laptops and desktops. It does seem to be better then Windows 8/8.1 I'm unhappy with the direction operating systems have gone in general and was venting. I have only had 10 for 3 days and I try not to use it's "features". So while what I said was true for me it may not be the same for everyone.

The download of Windows 10 went smoothly and seems to run OK. Once you download it to replace Windows 8/8.1 you have 30 days to choose to go back to your old operating system. I assume this means they keep old system files on the HD for 30 days and after that they are deleted so you can't simply go back to the old system. Unless it crashes or something equally as bad I'm not going back I will simply learn to live with it and figure out what if anything I have to do to work around features I don't like. So don't take my complaining as a valid report of Windows 10.

#8.1.1 GoneWithTheWind on 2015-07-31 19:29 (Reply)

Thanks for the feedback. I will download Windows 10 on a little-used desktop and see if I can tweak it to my comfort. I agree with your comments about not needing automatic backup, the Cloud, or the additional Help Find It Cortina or Siri.

#8.1.1.1 Gringo on 2015-08-01 13:14 (Reply)

Re: abortion word games

The entire case for abortion is based on word games and disingenuous arguments.

We hear that a woman should be able to do what she wants with her body. In the first place, a woman who is aborting her baby is not dealing with her body. Her baby is not part of her body. It has different DNA and could even have a different blood type.

On the "bright" side, a woman who would kill her baby for her own convenience isn't a mother.

#9 mudbug on 2015-07-31 11:21 (Reply)

Re: big game hunting

I don't hunt and I have no interest in it, but the some of the fees associated with big game hunting helps pay for the conservation efforts which include anti-poaching efforts in those countries. If there are no hunters, that leaves defenders of the wild life with less resources to fight the poachers.

#10 mudbug on 2015-07-31 11:35 (Reply)

Well said, mudbug. Sadly, this one kill, which was very wrong and very much the fault of the game preserve that allowed it, is being used by the media to divert our attention from the chaos our politicians are ignoring while they go on vacation.

#10.1 jma on 2015-07-31 13:21 (Reply)

a part of the license fees from every hunter and fisherman goes to wildlife conservation. if you're serious about this, you might belong to a groups like Ducks Unlimited or Bighorns Unlimited, which do even more fieldwork. for example, Bighorns Unlimited works with state wildlife officers and will four-wheel/hike up into these desert ranges and build, repair or maintain guzzlers -- artificial water tanks -- for desert bighorns.

the dentist is an asshat.

#10.2 Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz on 2015-07-31 13:54 (Reply)

"the dentist is an asshat."

I find it impossible to disagree.

But even an asshat does not deserve death threats from a virtual lynch mob.

I would suggest that organizing a boycott of his dental practice would have been a more legitimate strategy i.e., "we do not approve of your predilection for big game hunting and we will actively encourage your patients to seek dental services elsewhere."

#10.2.1 JJM on 2015-07-31 21:00 (Reply)

I like to think that actions have consequences, and by posting trophy pix on the internet, you takes your chances of what the reactions might be. there was nothing surprising about what happened given that this is the internet.

also, given that this is the internet, he's a lot safer than the lion he killed.

#10.2.1.1 Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz on 2015-07-31 21:29 (Reply)

Let us consider the African farmer/herder. Elephants--trample his crops. Hunters on safari will pay for the privilege of shooting an elephant, and he can get compensation for crop damage, or he himself will kill the elephant or allow poachers to. Lions might eat him or his children if the lions are not on a preserve or huntable area. Where is his incentive to let the lions live?

#10.3 Sam L. on 2015-07-31 14:51 (Reply)

that's what whole life policies are for.

#10.3.1 Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz on 2015-07-31 15:15 (Reply)

RE For the love of God, stop dressing like crap

QUOTE:

And then it happened: There I was in head-to-toe white — everything bought at deep discounts online — and suddenly I wasn’t just playing tennis anymore. I was feeling special.

she's "feeling special" because she's dressed in whites, not because she's a good tennis player. giver her a participation ribbon and renew her Cosmo subscription.

#11 Donny "The Bear Jew" Donowitz on 2015-07-31 14:03 (Reply)

Naval Strategy: I suspect this applies to the Army and Air Force much the same as it does to the Navy.

BSA: In the Boy Scouts, at 18 one must either leave the BSA or become an adult leader, with the exception that one can become a Venturer or a Sea Scout as a youth member, and become an adult Venturing leader or a Sea Scout leader at the age of 21, or leave altogether. If members of the Order Of The Arrow, 18-20-year-olds are still considered youth members, but must sleep in tents or other accommodations only with those of same ages.
There is currently a noticeable amount of concern in Scouting about this decision and the expected loss of youth and adult members. Some church-sponsored units are expected to leave Scouting.

#12 Sam L. on 2015-07-31 15:27 (Reply)

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