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by Grumpy
Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion
Replies: 9
Views: 1646

Re: Secret Fed Loans Gave Banks $13 Billion

Only hope for reigning in the federal govt complex is to throw all of them out and replace with new blood, repubs and dems. No chance of that with people so divided, and no chance of people uniting when half the population depends on the govt. in one way or other, as long as politicians keep promisi...
by Grumpy
Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Is this where we are headed ?
Replies: 1
Views: 497

Re: Is this where we are headed ?

Yes, if Obama is re elected, no if he loses.
by Grumpy
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: Political
Topic: MF Global
Replies: 2
Views: 771

MF Global

Jon Corzine the ceo of now bankrupt MF Global says he is shocked as much as 1.2 BILLION dollars of his clients money is missing and he has no idea where it went. Mr. Corzine doesn't understand the only entity who can routinely lose billions of dollars without any repercussions is the Federal govt. Y...
by Grumpy
Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Someone had the guts to tell it like it is!
Replies: 13
Views: 1627

Re: Someone had the guts to tell it like it is!

Obama is off for another vacation, 17 days this time in Hawaii. Whether you agree with this president or not the perception of him as a leader is terrible, the country is on life support, what it needs is at least the image of a president and congress burning the midnight oil and staying in Washingt...
by Grumpy
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: McDonald’s outsmarts San Francisco
Replies: 3
Views: 907

Re: McDonald’s outsmarts San Francisco

LOL, San Francisco ... no where on the planet resides a larger group of nutjobs, queers (a word hijacked by gays and only gays are supposed to use ... look up the definition) and idiots, except maybe New York. The guy who tattooed a pile of crap on his cheating girlfriends back, thats priceless. And...
by Grumpy
Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Our commander in gaffe
Replies: 1
Views: 485

Our commander in gaffe

Oh man, this president and vice president just keeps giving comedians more and more material. President Obama apparently doesn't know the difference between Great Britain and England, but then he thought America had 57 states, nothing surprises anymore. http://blog.heritage.org/2011/11/29/does-obama...
by Grumpy
Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: something nice, for a change
Replies: 3
Views: 697

Re: something nice, for a change

I know what you are talking about and agree any time a celebrity sincerely and without any political undertones gives time to our men and women in uniform, it is a class act. I don't follow entertainers but you can't help but catch bits and pieces thru the media, it seems Justin Timberlake associate...
by Grumpy
Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: I think Hell just froze over
Replies: 6
Views: 1260

I think Hell just froze over

When Chris Matthews turns on Obama it is a sign hell may be freezing over.

http://tv.breitbart.com/thrill-is-gone- ... t-believe/
by Grumpy
Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Political
Topic: The Wash. cesspool
Replies: 0
Views: 410

The Wash. cesspool

If you haven't seen the interview with Huckabee and Jack Abramoff its well worth watching. Our political system is rife with corruption, Abramoff exposes how the power brokers work inside Wash. Interesting and eye opening interview. Notice how Abramoff firmly believes without term limits you can not...
by Grumpy
Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Political
Topic: What is Crony Capitalism?
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

Re: What is Crony Capitalism?

Crony Capitalism? No need to define it, its what has replaced Western Capitalism, we are reminded of it every day in the news cycle. It used to be carefully disguised or even covered up,it is now open and in your face.
by Grumpy
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Insider Trading
Replies: 4
Views: 1457

Insider Trading

This subject is a real sore spot for me, these last two bubbles in the stock market have wiped out most of my retirement and much of it will not come back. I have myself to blame for not starting my nest egg until later in my working life and then trying to make up for it being too aggressive in the...
by Grumpy
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Media picks winners and losers
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Media picks winners and losers

The networks have decided who gets questions in the primary debates. Instead of being non biased and subjective some of the media (mainstream?) have decided they will pick who "they" want the public to focus on. Feeling like sheeple yet? http://www.infowars.com/ron-paul-gets-89-seconds-to-...
by Grumpy
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Allegations against Cain
Replies: 9
Views: 1672

Re: Allegations against Cain

Yes, this kind of stuff is total crap and I believe the majority of people have had enough of it. If this country ever needed a purging of politicians it is now, we all can send a message this coming election by tossing out the established old guard from both parties, we have reached a point where s...
by Grumpy
Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: saw this on other forum -wow!
Replies: 5
Views: 1118

Re: saw this on other forum -wow!

Excellent find, thanks for sharing.
by Grumpy
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Weeds
Replies: 1
Views: 1227

Weeds

Only been able to get out a couple times this whole year. My son launched from B&W this past weekend, he said the Hyacinth was taking over and clogging the water ways up. I believe he mentioned Potato slough was plugged up with the stuff and said Franks Tract was almost a solid mat now. Don't th...
by Grumpy
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Govt. and private business
Replies: 6
Views: 1033

Govt. and private business

Unbelievable, Pelosi not only agrees govt. should pick winners and losers in the business world she also believes govt. should shut down corporations for not being union. Do any of you doubt the insanity of these imbeciles yet? http://hotair.com/archives/2011/11/01/pelosi-heck-yeah-the-government-sh...
by Grumpy
Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear."
Replies: 22
Views: 3277

Re: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear.

Before modern medicine populations were somewhat controlled with outbreaks of diseases, wars and natural disasters. Modern medicines and vaccinations allow people to not only live but to live longer more reproducing lives. Ironic, the very technology and medicine extending and saving peoples lives m...
by Grumpy
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear."
Replies: 22
Views: 3277

Re: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear.

World population is about 7 billion now. The earth is a big place, you can fit the entire worlds population inside the state of Texas with each person having around 1000 sq. ft. of space. Think about that, every person on the planet could fit in Texas leaving every continent on the planet uninhabite...
by Grumpy
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear."
Replies: 22
Views: 3277

Re: Marty's right - "the Science of climate change is clear.

Interesting stats for hot and cold temperature records set for every state. I don't see any obvious trend up or down, does appear most of the heat records were set in early to mid 1900's. Notice California's heat record was set in 1913 Death Valley 134 degrees http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state...
by Grumpy
Sun Oct 23, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Hummingbird 787 c2i SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 1591

Hummingbird 787 c2i SOLD

Hummingbird 787c2i Fishfinder, GPS chartplotter w/transducer

Lightly used one season
Nice system, brilliant display.

$400
Don
dabalone@yahoo.com
by Grumpy
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Democratic attack dog is just a whimper now
Replies: 0
Views: 470

Democratic attack dog is just a whimper now

Keith Olberman went to work for Al Gore on his network, he draws about the same amount of viewers as Al Gore's climate change agenda. Can't think of a better match though.

http://www.bnet.com/blog/sports-enterta ... ewers/1680
by Grumpy
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Political
Topic: More public employees, says Reid
Replies: 0
Views: 457

More public employees, says Reid

Sen. Reid says public employees should be priority. Federal employees costs you the taxpayer an average of $126,000 a year in compensation and produce nada, zip, nothing, Reid and the democrats want more of them. I really do believe insanity is at play here. http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/hou...
by Grumpy
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rat-L-Traps and Jigs...........
Replies: 6
Views: 1203

Re: Rat-L-Traps and Jigs...........

Looks like you had a good day :D . My buddy and I both boated around 15 each that day. I was the Guy In the black tracker that asked u if u were gonna post up a report when I saw u around ladds. I'm trying to post ups pics of that 8.5 lbr I got but it says the pic is too large. :( Neat little progr...
by Grumpy
Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Occupy Wall Street Movement
Replies: 26
Views: 3990

Re: Occupy Wall Street Movement

http://www.breitbart.tv/occupywallst-protesters-epic-meltdown/ I wouldn't expect people interviewed at these rally's to be well spoken, articulate and well informed, I would expect them to at least be able to read the signs they are holding and clearly convey a couple reasons and points as to why t...
by Grumpy
Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Science is clear on Climate Change.
Replies: 28
Views: 4630

Re: Science is clear on Climate Change.

This is funny, so much for technology advancement. Govt. motors breaking thru technological barriers creating an elect car which can travel 40 miles on a single charge, wait, they did that over a hundred years ago. http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/14/114-year-old-electric-car-gets-same-40-miles-to-the...
by Grumpy
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama lite
Replies: 13
Views: 2347

Re: Obama lite

First time I have seen this many Republicans in a primary race where any of them could beat the sitting president. If I was to pick a couple from that field to not only take out the current administration but would also get this ship turned around in the right direction, it would be Newt Gingrich fo...
by Grumpy
Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Occupy Wall Street Movement
Replies: 26
Views: 3990

Re: Occupy Wall Street Movement

The powder keg is primed. In those crowds you find public employees and union members, also payed illegal immigrants holding signs they can't even read. High ranking democratic leaders supporting and cheering them on, you dems must be bursting with pride. As for the pooper, he needed a taser attache...
by Grumpy
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Cain vs O'Donnel
Replies: 3
Views: 636

Re: Cain vs O'Donnel

I watched the entire interview and it was so transparent what this O'Donnell guy was trying to do it almost felt like I was watching a skit on Saturday Night Live. He tried to paint Cain as a racist, coward and draft dodger but failed miserably and laughably. All the repubs running better take notic...
by Grumpy
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Cain vs O'Donnel
Replies: 3
Views: 636

Cain vs O'Donnel

If you missed the interview on msnbc with Lawrence O'Donnell and Herman Cain I recommend you look it up and watch it. Appearing on msnbc for any conservative is going into the belly of the beast, Cain does this and today the beast is doing damage control. Very impressed with Mr. Cain and the way he ...
by Grumpy
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Political
Topic: More spin and lies
Replies: 0
Views: 389

More spin and lies

We have non stop stream of bullcrap and lies coming from this president and Congress. Every time he gets in front of a microphone its easily proven much of what he says is spin, inaccuracies, and even outright lies. This is bad enough but when you consider he is also the worst offender ever for usin...
by Grumpy
Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Repubs don't look so hot!
Replies: 8
Views: 1334

Re: Repubs don't look so hot!

swank wrote:Is this the best you can come up with?
Your kidding right? Did you guys forget Obama was your idea? Hate to burst your bubble but in case you haven't noticed, and everyone has by now, the ole hope and change thing completely failed, whats sad is a lot of people are suffering because of it.
by Grumpy
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: Stripers
Topic: Need some Striper water!
Replies: 7
Views: 2173

Re: Need some Striper water!

Always watch for bird activity, mainly the smaller terns not so much the gulls. Doesn't have to be many, sometimes just a few birds diving will give up their location, if they are actively diving and hitting the water get over their and move in quietly so you don't put the fish down. Stripers move a...
by Grumpy
Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Solyndra
Replies: 0
Views: 400

Solyndra

Investigation has started and the owners of the now bankrupt Solyndra are citing their 5th amendment rights. Taking the 5th is something you relate to Chicago mobsters, they made "taking the 5th" a household word. We all know what it means. Pressure is on and I smell a special prosecutor o...
by Grumpy
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:41 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Texas jobs, really?
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Texas jobs, really?

This is interesting. Legal and illegal immigrants have taken 80% of all the new jobs created in Texas, 40% legal and 40% illegal. Gov. Perry likes talking about all the jobs in Texas but fails to mention anything about this disparity. Perry does not support the e-verify system for employers to check...
by Grumpy
Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Straight from a Chicagoan
Replies: 0
Views: 409

Straight from a Chicagoan

From a Chicago newspaper by a Chicagoan. This is looking worse and worse for Obama, the camels back has already been broken they are piling on more straws. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-0918-20110918,0,3951633.column?page=1 I think all of us realize most politicians will ...
by Grumpy
Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Science is clear on Climate Change.
Replies: 28
Views: 4630

Re: Science is clear on Climate Change.

Some of todays Bison are descendents of animals kept at the New York zoo, not all. Different preservationist from around the country each kept small numbers of the last captured Bison. The current Bison herds come from different gene pools. Plains bison were saved from extinction by the independent ...
by Grumpy
Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: The good news you still have the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 12
Views: 1839

Re: The good news you still have the 2nd Amendment

Another example of why the state is broke. Prison guards and their union contracts are the biggest reason keeping prisoners is so expensive in CA. Gov. Gray Davis (dem) gave the prison guard unions everything they asked for including the kitchen sink, Jerry Brown (dem) continues with that legacy. (s...
by Grumpy
Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:55 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: The good news you still have the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 12
Views: 1839

Re: The good news you still have the 2nd Amendment

Seriously, CA is lost. Its been run into the ground by years of progressive policy, overspending, and out of control public employee's unions at every level, state, county and city. The unfunded public employee pension and health care costs will cripple the state for years. Illegal immigrants are ta...
by Grumpy
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama’s Job Bill
Replies: 2
Views: 643

Re: Obama’s Job Bill

This is almost becoming surreal. The federal govt. under Obama is rapidly growing and at the same time becoming more and more intrusive into our personal and business lives. Does anyone really wonder why business in this country is waiting for this nightmare to end? Don't look for any improvement un...
by Grumpy
Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Science is clear on Climate Change.
Replies: 28
Views: 4630

Re: Science is clear on Climate Change.

Marty is right, no such thing as inexpensive green energy and won't be for a long time. And now thanks to Obama's non existent or failed energy policies, we no longer have affordable fossil fuel energy. Oh yeah, all those green energy jobs promised is working out well (see below article}. After thei...
by Grumpy
Sun Sep 11, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Science is clear on Climate Change.
Replies: 28
Views: 4630

Re: Science is clear on Climate Change.

only 97% of scientists believe man has a direct influence on global warming-if you believe in facts, numbers,and stupid stuff like that I think you miss the point of the global warming argument. Most people (including myself) believe humans have some impact on climate change, the question is and al...
by Grumpy
Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Science is clear on Climate Change.
Replies: 28
Views: 4630

Re: Science is clear on Climate Change.

Facts can be "inconvenient truths".
by Grumpy
Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:12 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama's Economy
Replies: 7
Views: 1331

Re: Obama's Economy

He wants to stimulate and grow the public sector by regulating and taxing the private sector more. Real economic Einstein, and some people still cannot figure why the country is failing. In reality Obama is doing what he promised, changing America and people are getting what they voted for.
by Grumpy
Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: Political
Topic: Obama's Economy
Replies: 7
Views: 1331

Obama's Economy

I didn't listen to the messiahs speech. Frankly, I have given up on him and not interested in much he says anymore. So, how many of you got that tingling sensation running up your legs as he spoke and has he got it handled now? :D
by Grumpy
Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: Political
Topic: HOFFA JR.
Replies: 5
Views: 1068

Re: HOFFA JR.

First thing I want to say about this is that Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa was not addressing Teamsters – he was addressing Public Employee Union who fund the campaigns of liberal politicians from contributions forcibly taken from their members. Why was Hoffa addressing the Public Employee Union ...
by Grumpy
Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Obamas Speech ?
Replies: 4
Views: 914

Re: Obamas Speech ?

Whats he gonna bring to the table? .... Just more of the same
by Grumpy
Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Texas Governor Rick Perry
Replies: 3
Views: 921

Re: Texas Governor Rick Perry

Like most others I don't know much about Gov. Perry but look forward to the debates and his vetting. He seems to be very solid and a straight shooter. Will he take off with the independents is the question. Right now just about any republican could beat Obama and I think it only gets worse for him w...
by Grumpy
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Hilda Solis
Replies: 1
Views: 554

Hilda Solis

I am beginning to think just about everyone in this administration are complete idiots. Hilda Solis is Obama's labor secretary and in this video she touts her buying of a GM car as a show of support for American auto workers, uhh, the car she bought was completely built in Canada. You just might thi...
by Grumpy
Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Political
Topic: Bachmann
Replies: 34
Views: 5254

Re: Bachmann

One of the oldest lines in the book, "god is trying to tell you something", everyone has used it from time to time. Most grown ups don't see underlying messages from harmless unimportant statements like this, those that do obviously have an agenda. Herman Cain said it well when they came a...
by Grumpy
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:07 am
Forum: Political
Topic: What a two-face - Warren Buffett’s taxing hypocrisy
Replies: 4
Views: 958

Re: What a two-face - Warren Buffett’s taxing hypocrisy

Another tax evader, Obama will sign him up to some commission.