Honoring those that make sure we have an Independence Day

Sean Hannity this week had a story about a woman who, as many great Americans do, saw a need and didn't wait for the government.

She has set up an organization:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
(WRAMC) in Washington DC is the first stop for many of America's returning
wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan. Known as "the amputee
ward", the orthopedic Ward 57 at WRAMC houses some of the most severely injured
patients for weeks or even months. The painful sacrifice of losing one or more
limbs is the new battle these service members and their families now
fight.Operation Ward 57 was started to have a direct way for individuals and
companies to show their support and raise funds for these courageous men and
women who have given so much.The program is run through pro-football player
Kerry Carter's THINK BIG
FOUNDATION, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Tax ID: 20-196-2446, in
partnership with Atmosphere Artist
Management LLC. This is a grass-roots, volunteer effort. Each person
who buys a T-shirt, not only shows their support, but directly contributes to
items for the Ward, patients, family members and staff.

The Sky is falling-OR the economy is bad

There is no doubt that gas prices, food prices, and a few other things are slowing the economy down. Shoot, a good chunk of my meager paycheck goes to Sam's Clubs' gas station every month and I can't really afford to go to the range because of this and the cost of ammo, BUT the economy of this country has been much worse and we came through it.

I am getting really tired of the media crying like a bunch of little school girls that we are doomed, citing polls on consumer confidence where the general populace has been misled about being in a recession. I know that times are tight, but we are Americans, toughen up and quit whining. When us American decide to do something we have ALWAYS accomplished what we start, including talking ourselves in recessions and depressions.

With DC v Heller coming out today...

"[H]owever weak our country may be, I hope we shall never sacrifice our liberties."

-- Alexander Hamilton (Report on a National Bank, 13 December 1790) Reference: The Works of Alexander Hamilton, Henry Cabot Lodge,ed. (4)

"I'd run in my own Grandma"

I have frequently said that the law is the law and when I was in college I told my friends if it came down to it I would run in my own Grandma if she did anything wrong. I've said it in reference to illegal immigration, those that harm children, and admitted I don't believe in grace the way the modern Christian church preaches.

Well, two nights ago I had an accident where I hit another vehicle. I thought I stopped and I didn't feel anything. I offered to call the police department, but the recipient of my poor driving said to hold off.

This morning I received a call from the gentleman and the damage was at the level that the police report was required by North Dakota law. I called him back about an hour later and we agreed to meet down at the PD.

The guy felt bad I was getting a ticket, but the thing is I was wrong and I deserve the ticket. While I'm not "happy" about the ticket, I'm not complaining because if I'm going to be consistent on what I believe I have to accept the consequences. I only mention this so those that may claim I'm racist for expecting the law be obeyed can see I can accept the consequences of my actions and there is NO REASON that a criminal should get out of theirs, but I guess I shouldn't expect city slickers to understand consistency.

When you need some motavation.

Just John has a post about Militarymotivator.blogspot.com I decided that I'm going to link to this blog because they are just good to read.

Was in this weeks USCCA newsletter. I have this problem even though I'm not even 35 yet

Congress doesn't care about lower gas prices....

but for some reason care about horses more. I knew that they were full of fertilizer I just didn't realize they were admires of it.

I'm not really an animal lover beyond the steak I threw on the grill tonight, but I do love horses and I cannot imagine horse owner spending millions of dollars on a thoroughbred horse and really do something that would harm the animal. Horses in todays world are nothing more than a money pit and horse owners have to love them to own them.

Now congress is worried about the lack of oversight in horse racing. How is this a congressional issue? It is stretching the interstate commerce clause incredibly thin and again congress is doing their traditional smoke and mirrors act to show that they are actually 'doing something when they get nothing that matters accomplished.'

At most if there was something nefarious ahoof, it would be up to each states racing commission. The federal government can't even give decent housing or medical care to our troops, and they are wasting forcing their way into something that is beyond their constitutional bounds.

To quote Harry Morgan from M.A.S.H., This is nothing but "Horse Hockey!"

Can't really come up with a title for this post. After I heard Tim Russert died, my heart sank a little, maybe because he did remind me a bit of my Dad. With Mr. Russert's death it has sparked my thoughts of my Dad, which doesn't take to much because that night is always with me no matter what I do. I normally disappear on certain days of the year April 28th and Fathers Day are two of the most prevent because I miss Dad and I really don't want to deal with other people to bad.

Some of my greatest memories of my Dad are the times he would take his radio outside and we would play catch while listening to the Minnesota Twins. Dad never was to busy to talk to my Beloved Sister or me if we had a problem, or a question about the Sermon at the Sunday Dinner table after Church.

I really miss having the deep Theological, political, or life discussions that we had. I miss being able to stop into his Study and just talking or watching research the Sermon he was working on. To this day it amazes me to think that he would get up at 4 AM to pray for a church service that wouldn't start for another SEVEN hours. After we moved to North Dakota, Watford City had a retired Latin professor that was willing to give a refresher course for Pastors in the community. Dad eagerly took part because it was important to him to get to what God meant in the Bible so he could be the best Pastor he could be. Dad did a great job watching out for us when we had some busy body complain about what kind of music my Sister or I was listen to (granted 1950's music is the Devils music-forgive the sarcasm) or when my Sister bought a new jacket with her money after having to wear the same coat for three years (I only found out about the jacket complaint after Dad's death).

Dad taught us by living his life to the highest standard. He NEVER looked down on anyone and he never pushed his beliefs on anyone even though it was clear what he believed. I asked him once why he didn't preach about certain topics from the pulpit once. He said that he never wanted to be a stumbling block to others to come to Christ.

I hope some day I can live up to the example he put forth.

No wonder the democrats want to bail out those who got caught by the subprime meltdown

Foxnews.com is reporting that Senator chris dodd and Senator kent conrad (ND) both received sweetheart loans from Countrywide. I'll grant Senator mccain has the keating five, Senator obama has a whole herd of Anti-Americans, but the democrats took back congress after crying about a culture of corruption. I realize that liberals never see hypocrisy but the old cliche about those that living in glass houses not throwing stones would have been good to follow, even if they would have just ignored the Golden Rule.

I hope that North Dakotans take notice of the corruption that Senator conrad is involved with and remove this crook.

One last note, Senator conrad is the politician that my beloved Sister stumped and almost drove to tears when she was a Freshman in High School showing how big of putz he really is.

Antique (gun) Roadshow in Medora, North Dakota is coming June 28th

The Shooting Wire is reporting that North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is going to be hosting the National Firearms Museum Senior Curator Doug Wicklund June 28th and he will be appraising heirloom firearms. Mr. Wicklund has been on the History Channel several times being one of the major authorities on historic firearms.

This a joint effort between the NRA and the North Dakota Historical Society. The Hall of Fame is having an exhibition this summer dealing with historic North Dakota firearms including a rifle that was used at the Little Bighorn June 25, 1876, since he rode out of Ft. Abraham Lincoln, which was Southwest of Bismark, Dakota Territory it is an important piece of history to all Dakotans. The exhibition will also include one of Teddy Roosevelt's hunting rifles and other the firearms of our States' settlers.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn more about who we are as Americans and Dakotans.