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April 14, 2008
Mike Huckabee Announcment
JJ writes,
UPDATE: Mike Huckabee just announced a “HUCK PAC” political action league blog. ZZZzzzzzzzz
On www.mikehuckabee.com there has been a mysterious countdown clock for the last week, counting down to Tuesday April 15th at noon. Nobody seems to know what it is counting down to. Will he announce his selection as Veep? Will he announce that a new job prospect? Will he admit that he was the second gunman on the grassy knoll? I guess we will find out tomorrow at noon.
Bob Barr Considers Bid
JJ writes,
Bob Barr puts the smack down on Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes. Its amazing how unintelligent they both sound when they interview people. What a disgrace.
It was almost as disgraceful as Sean Hannity’s interview with Ron Paul.
April 13, 2008
Survival Mode
JJ writes,
With the state of the dollar and the economy I thought I would start researching SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES. I know what some of you are thinking… “What a crazy white boy.” Well, when SHTF I will be the one laughing and you will be the one whizzing in your undie-roos. I am actually even considering making a survival blog. Recently a friend let me borrow his copy of “PATRIOTS: Surviving the Coming Collapse” by J Rawles. I have yet to get into it but I have checked out the author’s blog: www.survivalblog.com . Its a great resource for all who are interested in survival techniques.
One thing I did find very interesting is his ranking of the 19 Western States as far as survivability (sorry East Coast… you guys are screwed). Idaho is ranked #1. Good thing I am moving across the border to Idaho in a couple weeks. Here are a few things he noted about IDAHO:
IDAHO
Population: 1.3 million (and about 2.1 million cattle.)
Population Density: 15.5 per square mile (Rank 15 of JWR’s top 19 states).
Area: 83,437 square miles (rank 13 of 50).
Average car insurance cost: $608/yr. (rank 48 of 50).
Average home insurance cost: $326/yr. (rank 50 of 50).
Average Home Price in Clearwater County: $112,725
Average Home Price in Idaho County: $109,500
Average Home Price in Kootenai County: $112,849
Average Home Price in Latah County: $118,325 (skewed because of the large number of 120+ acre farms and ranches)
Crime Safety Ranking: 9 of 50.
Boston T. Party’s State Firearms Laws Ranking: 97%.
Per capita income: $23,727 (rank 41 of 50).
ACT & SAT Scores Ranking: 15 of 50.
Plusses: Low Very low crime rate. (For example, it ranks second from the bottom in car thefts of the 50 states.) Low property taxes. Inexpensive building permits. Minimally intrusive government. Inexpensive car registration ($20 to $50 per year, plus a one-time-only $15 plate fee.) Low car insurance rates. Low health insurance rates. Extremely low home insurance rates. (An average of $326 per year. Ranks #50 in the country!) The most wilderness area in any of the 48 Continental United States. (Only Alaska has more.) 21.6 million forested acres. Minimal gun laws. Class 3 guns (machineguns short barreled rifles and shotguns, and suppressors) are legal to own after the $200 Federal tax and background check. Open carry of handguns is legal and fairly commonplace. CCW permits must be issued unless someone has a prior criminal record. (“Non-discretionary.”) No CCW permit is required for concealed carry outside of city limits. Vehicular carry of loaded guns is legal and very common. Automatic knives are legal to own and carry. Minimally regulated home schooling. Low population density. Low elevation portions of the state have a fairly mild climate. Hunting and fishing are excellent in many parts of the state, so there will be no shortage of protein WTSHTF. High ratio of horse ownership, so I anticipate that transportation will be available in the event of a long term TEOTWAWKI. By 2025, Idaho is projected to be the 40th most populous with 1.7 million people. (It is currently the 39th most populous state.) Affordable property: The median home price for all of Idaho is $105,403. One useful web site: Idaho Department of Commerce Community Profiles.
Minuses: Has a relatively high state income tax. Sadly, 63.7% of Idaho’s lands are owned by federal government. (Mostly National Forest and BLM land.) But at least that provides a “really big back yard” for hunting and cutting firewood. Cold winters at the higher elevations. (Look for property in the low river valleys if you can’t stand snow!) Low wages compared to most coastal states.
JWR’s Combined Retreat Potential Ranking: 1 of 19. (JWR’s top choice!)
April 5, 2008
RIP Charlton Heston
JJ writes,
Today Charlton Heston passed away in his home at the age of 84. May God bless this great man.
The Heston family issued the following statement: “To his loving friends, colleagues and fans, we appreciate your heartfelt prayers and support. Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life. He was known for his chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and resonating voice, and, of course, for the roles he played. Indeed, he committed himself to every role with passion, and pursued every cause with unmatched enthusiasm and integrity. We knew him as an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather, with an infectious sense of humor. He served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. He loved deeply, and he was deeply loved. No one could ask for a fuller life than his. No man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country. In his own words, “I have lived such a wonderful life! I’ve lived enough for two people.” A private memorial service will be held. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund:
