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Anti-Gunners Put Colorado’s Rich Hunting Tradition in the Crosshairs!

January 19, 2008

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House Bill 1096, introduced by State Representative Debbie Stafford (D-40) would end all hunting behind “enclosures” in Colorado.  Under the far-reaching and vague bill, every piece of fenced property would be off-limits to hunting, no matter how large the enclosure. As written, it could preclude a farmer or rancher who fences his or her property from allowing anyone, including family or friends to hunt, regardless of the size of the property. The House Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee will hear HB 1096 on Wednesday, January 23 at 1:30 pm in House Committee Room 107.

Please contact the member of the House Agriculture Committee and respectively urge them to vote “no” on this anti-hunting legislation.

House Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee:

State Representative Kathleen Curry (D-61), Chairman
(303) 866-2945
kathleencurry@montrose.net

State Representative Rafael Gallegos (D-62), Vice-Chairman
(303) 866-2916
rafael.gallegos.house@state.co.us

State Representative Randy Fischer (D-53)
(303) 866-2917
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us

State Representative Cory Gardner (R-63)
(303) 866-2906
cory.gardner.house@state.co.us

State Representative Mary Hodge (D-30)
(303) 866-2912
maryhodge@aol.com

State Representative Marsha Looper (R-19)
(303) 866-2946
MarshaLooper@gmail.com

State Representative Liane McFadyen (D-47)
(303) 866-2905
buffie2006@hotmail.com

State Representative Wes McKinley (D-64)
(303) 866-2398
wes.mckinley.house@state.co.us

State Representative Frank McNulty (D-43)
(303) 866-2936

State Representative Ray Rose (R-58)
(303) 866-2955
ray.rose.house@state.co.us

State Representative Christine Scanlan (D-56)
(303) 866-2952
christine.scanlan.house@state.co.us

State Representative Judy Solano (D-31)
(303) 866-2918
judy.solano.house@state.co.us

State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg (R-65)
(303) 866-3706
jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us

Good Morning General

January 13, 2008

b52.jpgTom retired in his early 50’s and started a second career. However, even though he loved his new job, he
just couldn’t seem to get to work
on time. Every day, he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late.

But he was a good worker and really sharp, so his boss was in a quandary about how to deal with it. Finally,
one day, his boss called him into the office for a talk.

“Tom, I must tell you, I truly like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job, but being late for work nearly
every day is quite annoying to me as well as your fellow workers.”

Tom replied, “Yes, sir, I know. I’m sorry, but I am working on It.”

“That’s what I like to hear,” his boss said. “However, the fact that you consistently come to work late does
puzzle me, because I understand that you retired from the United States Air Force, and they have some pretty rigid
rules about tardiness. Isn’t that correct?”

“Yes. I did retire from the Air Force, and I’m mighty proud of it!” said Tom.

“Well, what did they say when you came in late?” asked his boss.

“They said, ‘Good morning, General’.” 

D.C. Court of Appeals Blocks Reckless Lawsuit

January 13, 2008

D.C. Court of Appeals Blocks Reckless Lawsuit On January 10, the District Columbia Court of Appeals found that the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” (PLCAA) blocked lawsuits under D.C.’s “Strict Liability Act.”  

D.C. Files Brief in Heller Case:  On January 4, the District of Columbia filed its brief in District of Columbia v. Heller, now before the U.S. Supreme Court. The District is appealing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s ruling that found D.C.’s bans on handguns, on having any gun assembled for use within the home, and on carrying a firearm within the home without a permit, violate the Second Amendment. 

NRA-ILA Investigating Citigroup Issues:  In late December, 2007, a large and well-known firearms dealer was informed by a company called First Data — which operates as Citi Merchant Services under license from Citigroup, Inc. — that it would no longer handle the dealer’s credit card processing business.   

California Appeals Court Strikes Down San Francisco Handgun Ban!  On January 9, the California Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court ruling that struck down San Francisco’s handgun ban as a violation of California’s state preemption law.  The ruling was in response to an NRA-led challenge to the ban.   

Outrage of the Week:  This week’s outrage comes courtesy of columnist Bernd Debusmann of Reuters News Service, and an article he recently penned.  This story, masquerading as a legitimate news article, might as well be an anti-gun organization’s press release.   

The battle for liberty is alive, and well.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN PUEBLO

January 13, 2008

Volunteers are needed to assist the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) manage Colorado’s wildlife and perform a variety of duties that benefit wildlife.
 
The DOW will host a new volunteer orientation January 19 from 10 a.m. until noon in the auditorium at Lake Pueblo State Park.
 
This two-hour session will cover different volunteer opportunities throughout the year where people can get involved in local wildlife projects. 
 
DOW volunteers assist in a variety of ways.  A sample of the kinds of projects include: Eagle Day Feb. 2; wildlife transport (training is 2/16); hatchery tours (training in March); walleye spawn (3/15); ongoing projects at the Bosque del Oso and Pueblo State Wildlife Areas; and bluebird and osprey habitat improvement projects (March training). 
 
The orientation will highlight different volunteer opportunities available for 2007 and will give registered volunteers the chance to sign up for future projects.  For more information, contact Jena Sanchez at (719) 227-5204. 
 
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation and maintaining a balance between human activities and wildlife.  Funding for the Division of Wildlife comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and the habitat fees collected in conjunction with those sales.  The Division does not receive tax dollars from the Colorado general fund.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

Men and Abortion « Petunias

January 13, 2008

Men and Abortion « Petunias

Funny that one position that is, or could be held by men was not even mentioned. If a woman can elect to have an abortion or not to. Then why can’t a man demand an abortion, or not be held responsible for child support if she refuses it? I personally know of at least a dozen men that were seduced as it were into eighteen plus years of paying for a womans life of leisure.

Lessons to be learned? Keep it in your pants men.

HOW TO CATCH WILD PIGS « D=S

January 12, 2008

HOW TO CATCH WILD PIGS « D=S

I stumbled across this while web surfing today. It is a take off from something that I was told as a child and the message is still important today, if not more so. All to often, men simply act in what they perceive to be in their best interest for the moment. Never bothering to look past what is directly in front of their noses.

Now, one might believe that this is simply a function of youth and inexperience. If that were so then people like John McCain and Fred Thompson wouldn’t say or do some of the stupid things that they do. Rather, they are the ones that are subtly building the fence.

Edward’s Evil Insurance Scam « Liberty Just in Case

January 10, 2008

Edward’s Evil Insurance Scam « Liberty Just in Case

Edwards is not just another run of the mill big government politician. He is downright dangerous. Take a look at his proposals and it all becomes clear as a bell.

North American Union « Truth, Lies and In Between

December 30, 2007

North American Union « Truth, Lies and In Between

Better late than never I suppose. Becoming armed is only part of preparation for what is coming though. Ultimately, the destruction of the Constitution of the United States, and most especially the Bill of Rights is the all to obvious goal of these people that would Laird it over us all.

American mileage

December 8, 2007

A recent study found the average American walks about 900 miles per year. Another study found Americans
drink, on average, 22 gallons of beer a year.

That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon.

Kind Of Makes You Proud To Be American.

Taken As A Whole, The White South Remains Culpable For Past Injustices « Texas Liberal

November 15, 2007

Taken As A Whole, The White South Remains Culpable For Past Injustices « Texas Liberal

Well, here we go again it would seem. When confronted with argumentation based upon well respected theory’s of ethics this bastion argument of multiculturalism simply falls apart.

1: Can this be understood by the common man? As noted within the text it cannot.

Why bother going on? Kantian Ethical ideology requires the fulfillment of three requisites, and this fails the very first test.

If you want to know the other two, do your own research.