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I’m taking a break from the normal ranting and raving to post this Public Service Message. You see, I’m a dog person: “The more people I meet the more I like my dog.” “The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.” – Mark Twain “I think dogs are the [...]

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McDonald v. City of Chicago, in summary, asked whether the Second Amendment is incorporated into the Due Process Clause or the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment so as to be applicable to the States, thereby invalidating ordinances prohibiting possession of handguns in the home. In easier terms, can a state or city [...]

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… that there are 128 days until the November elections. Spread The Word:

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A watchdog group says giving away toys with Happy Meals contributes to childhood obesity and threatens to sue. Because getting a plastic Shrek toy forces you, and your parents, to stuff your face with 500 fat calories. Are Americans to dumb or wimpy to continue as a civilization? Spread The Word:

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Says the Chicago Sun-Times: Eight people were killed and at least 44 others were shot across the city Friday night into early Monday, including a baby girl who suffered a graze wound to the neck when gunfire erupted at a Near West Side barbecue. Wow, not bad for a city that prides itself in making [...]

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I just upgraded this blog to WordPress 3.0. Let me know if anything acts froggy. WordPress 3Spread The Word:

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Says the NRA: The National Rifle Association believes that any restrictions on the political speech of Americans are unconstitutional. In the past, through the courts and in Congress, the NRA has opposed any effort to restrict the rights of its four million members to speak and have their voices heard on behalf of gun owners [...]

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The “Stars and Stripes”, the official National symbol of the United States of America, was authorized by congress on Saturday of June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. “I pledge [...]

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From the Tenth Amendment Center: Folks…. Issues are for the states, not for Washington. As soon as we allow the federal government to skip over the question, “Should we do something?” directly to the question, “What should we do?”, on an issue for which there is no Constitutional authority, we have lost important ground, even [...]

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Via GeorgiaCarry.Org: # Creates “weapons” license that would allow knives and other concealable weapons to be carried legally # Addresses carrying long guns # Removes parking lots from places off limits # Allows carry in bars if owner permits # Removes the 1000′ buffer from “School Safety Zones” # Makes carrying on school property a [...]

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For Immediate Release: Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has signed Senate Bill 308, a bill that clarifies Georgia law on where it is legal for licensed permit holders to carry guns. SB 308 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch Seabaugh. “GeorgiaCarry.Org appreciates Governor Perdue’s signing this important legislation,” stated Ed Stone, President of GCO. [...]

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A damn fine list by mdcreekmore that needs repeating: 1. Following the wrong advice: Many new survivalist become fixated upon the advice given by others. They read the latest preparedness book or blog post and automatically assume the advice given is best them, without considering their individual needs, skill level or location. In order to [...]

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From GreatSeal.com: The following letter from “An American Guesser” was published in the Pennsylvania Journal on December 27, 1775. Its author has been identified as Benjamin Franklin. — I observed on one of the drums belonging to the marines now raising, there was painted a RattleSnake, with this modest motto under it, “Don’t tread on [...]

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