MacGyver

Probably my favorite Dilbert of all time

The problem is that we've not really had an honest conversation about what "green energy" looks like. And, that has to start by stepping back a bit. I don't care how you frame it, battery powered tech isn't terribly green, nor is it expandable to fit the broader needs of our economy. Despite the seeming coolness of it, the mining, processing and manufacturing of batteries is dirty. Really dirty. At every single step. The VOCs emitted by an internal combustion engine over it's life cycle don't come anywhere close to the environmental damage of making the batteries to run one hybrid. And, that doesn't even factor in demand. We can keep up so long as only hippies who don't understand the concept of fungible commodities are buying them. But, the supply chain isn't very deep for heavy metals. There simply aren't enough of them out there to fill a wider demand.

It's always easy to question the moderator, but she deserves the criticism she's going to get on siding with Obama and curtailing the debate on Benghazi. She may ultimately do the President more harm than good, though as this gives an opening to talk about what really happened. They only allowed Hillary to take ownership of it this morning, and that's after dodging questions for two weeks. Offended? The American people should be offended.

It didn't seem like it. If you had asked me right after I would have said Romney talked for longer than the President. That alone probably indicates a stronger performance. It might have seemed that way, though because the cameras seemed to position Romney in front of the clock a lot more.

If there's one thing I care about, it's that. Government at its very core is incapable of creating value. Period. I want a president that understands that.

"The government does not create jobs. The government does not create jobs" Despite all the stuff I've said about Romney being a mediocre candidate, he just earned my vote.

Finally a foreign policy question.

That's cool. Pretty innovative on behalf of the kydex guy!

They're one of the best scopes made. Their H59 reticle is an awesome piece of tech.

That's a cool old rifle!

It's hard for the democrats to have honest debate about Iran because of the growing thought amongst liberals and which is prevalent at Foggy Bottom that it is only a matter of time until Iran gets a nuke, so we should just accept it. The thought goes along the lines of, "we normalized relations with the Soviets, Chinese, Indians and Pakistanis after they got nukes. Why can't we do the same with Iran?" This is clearly a dangerous thought, and makes the assumption ayatollahs are rational actors. There's a second thought that I'm hearing a lot of out of academia right now as well that assumes that if America can have nuclear weapons, then anyone else should be entitled to them as well It's a dangerous world we live in. God may have created all men equal, but it's foolish to assume every man has your best interests at heart.

I'm with Mike. I don't honestly see how anyone who watched the debate last night could come away thinking, "man, I'm sure glad Joe Biden is one heartbeat away from the presidency." I just don't get it.

This is great. Thanks for sharing, Dave!

Merged

"Watch out middle class because the tax bill is coming to you." Good for Ryan for finally saying this!

Ryan's bringing his A game. Biden just called him a liar. No less than 5 minutes in. There was a time when that wouldn't have been tolerated, but at least we know what their strategy is going to be.

Sure thing.

This happened with a thread on suppressor, not a quick attach type? What can was it? I guess any baffle strikes likely happened during your last session, but I still think I'd do something to guarantee concentricity.

Yeah, everything I see seems to indicate that Obama is doubling down and is going to come across as a condescending narcissist in the next debate as well. I do enjoy how the left is suddenly rallying behind Joe Biden. Seems a bit of a stretch to pin your debate hopes on him. I think Ryan is going to eat him alive.

Sell them both and go for a S&W 642 or similar? I want to like kel-tecs. They're innovative. The reliablilty just isn't there, though. I like a good snub nose, but if it's going in my pocket, I'd just assume not have the hammer exposed.

I've been thinking about the role of money in the election over the last couple of days. Three thoughts: First, this article in the WSJ yesterday noting how Goldman Sachs has done a complete 180 abandoning giving to Obama in favor of giving to Romney: http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2012/10/09/goldmans-political-money-waves-bye-to-obama-heads-to-romney/?KEYWORDS=goldman+romney Second, a comment overheard yesterday made by a Goldman insider stating, "I like Romney because he is just like me." Lastly, as I think about these things, I keep coming back to the old Emma Goldman quote, "if voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." Mind you, she was an anarchist, but for some reason it seems relevant to this discussion. Thoughts?

You need to try Copper Kettle on Granny White right across the street from Lipscomb. Great meat and three.

Monell's 1235 6th Ave. North Or, if you're in the mood for cheap and fast - Cori's Dog House - 29th and West End.

Wow! I'd consider yourself very lucky! That could have ended a lot worse.

Looking at the stats on the sharing site, it looks like a fair number of people are watching these, so here's the next installment: Kingdom Politics - Week 05 - Discipleship and Patriotism http://player.vimeo.com/video/51067442