Health Care Plan

Our President tells us this new health care plan won't drive up the national deficit (yeah, right) .

What he doesn't say is it will drive up state deficits (emphasis mine):

"We will have not given any raises to state employees for five years. We will have a pension system that is battered," said Bredesen. "Our reserves are going to be substantially depleted, and we will not have undertaken any new initiatives."

Those are exactly the reasons why he said the state can't afford to pay $750 million more in the name of national healthcare reform.

"I'm glad they are trying to do it without increasing the federal deficit, but if you turn around and increase the state deficits as a way of handling it, that does not seem like an appropriate way of handling it," said Bredesen

I sure hate it for state employees. I hear the VA is hiring....

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Vince Young to Start This Sunday

Jimmy over at Music City Miracles reports that Vince Young has been named starter for Sundays game against Jacksonville.

Well, Vince, here's your big chance. If we win out the rest of the season, we have a shot at a Wild Card slot for the playoffs. Cinderella story just waiting to be told.

We shall see.

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They Say it Better

Much better than I do.

First, Linoge, on the ongoing Great Open Carry Debate:

I am apparently a little late to this party, and much of what I have to say is probably a rehash, but here we go anywise.

…because you don’t convey context.

Yes, I do indeed convey context

He goes on, of course, to explain.

I couldn't get beyond "I have a decent holster" before losing my words completely. But, a decent holster tends to add some credibility to open carry. If you're carrying a gun openly, and not jammed down your pants, folks are far more likely to think you know what you're doing.

That's key to successful open carry - look like you know what you're doing. Looking like you belong in a functioning society helps, too.

Next, here's Kevin on Activism (emphasis mine):

It's OK for me to enter your establishment disarmed, drink, and then go climb into my 3,000lb pickup truck and drive? I'm to be trusted to operate a motor vehicle safely after drinking, but I'm not to be trusted to carry a firearm and not drink?

Apparently.

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Titan Thoughts

The Titans had a good week this week - they didn't play.

Hey, Moogie, you have any left over "Aint's" brown paper bags? You all don't need 'em any more.

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Clearly, We Must Regulate Starbuck's Coffee

It is, after all, a dangerous weapon.

UPDATE:

In comments, Caleb's getting some static for carrying a .25.

I'm more concerned with his choice of coffee. Starbucks? Good lord, man, get yerself to a Dunkin' Donuts!

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Tattoos

Presented for your enjoyment:

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Stats!

We have stats! In comments to this post, Ace provides a link to the FBI stats on officers shot in the line of duty over the last ten years. Here's what it boils down to:

Officers killed - 992 530
Officers killed with their own weapon - 44

That's 4 8%, folks. Looks like Bob Taylor's only off by 71 67%.

Stats fixed, thanks to Curt's eagle sharp eyes. ;-)

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LeBron James is an Idiot

But his supporters on this* make him look like a Rhodes Scholar:

Maxim magazine recently asked LeBron James, "If there was one guy on the planet you could dunk on, who would it be?" His response might produce as much reaction on Capitol Hill as on the basketball court. "If it doesn't have to be a basketball player, George W. Bush," James said. "I would dunk on [him], break the rim and shatter the glass."

The comments are really ... interesting.

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Here's a Stat I'd Like to See Referenced

While doing some poking around during a gun discussion elsewhere on the webs, I ran across this:

Because 75% of all cops who are shot in the line of duty… Are Shot With Their OWN GUN!

Thing is, I can't find anything on this.

Self defense instructors (in particular Bob Taylor) all over the 'net trumpet this, but danged if I can find it anywhere.

UPDATE - whoo boy, it gets better and better:

And owning a gun won't help you. In fact, according to the latest FBI statistics . just owning a gun can actually get you killed. Because, while 75% of cops who get shot in the line of duty get shot with their own gun, over 95% of civilians who get shot get shot with their own gun!

Those bolded parts? Not links, just emphasis. Sounds like deceptive trade practices to me.

I ran across all this trying to refute the old "you'll have your gun taken away and used against you" meme, but found this and had an attack of Internet ADD.

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Quote of the Day - Titans Edition

From Don Banks:

This is it. Rock bottom. There's nowhere to go but up for the humiliated Titans. And I can tell you this: The sight of a light=hearted Jeff Fisher wearing a Colts jersey two days after his team got its butt handed to it 59-0 in New England went over like a fart in church in Tennessee.

Indeed.

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Busy, busy

Back tomorrow.

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Titan Thoughts

I know you all are wondering why "Titan Thoughts" has been scarce this season. Well, if you follow the Titans, maybe not. There's not a lot of things worth commenting on. The Titans are the worst team in the NFL so far this year. The Browns, Chiefs and Lions all have more wins than the Titans.

Why? I don't know, but right now they couldn't fight their way out of a paper bag if I pissed on it to give them help.

Seeing as I have no clue as to what's going on with my favorite team, it's Conspiracy Theory time!

Here's the deal - the NFL is rigged. It's a big put - on. Think of it as Pro Rasslin' with helmets and pads, and, it's Tennessee's turn to play the loser, while teams like the the Bengals, Broncos and 49ers get their turn at the top.

How else can you explain it? What major moves have any of these teams made in the offseason that would explain such dramatic turnarounds? The only one above I kinda expected was the 49ers, because of Coach Singletary. But the rest? Your guess is as good as mine.

It's all a big setup. That, or the owner told the team to tank the season so we can get a good draft pick next spring.

Yeah, that's the ticket.

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Brain Fart Monday

Today is Brain Fart Monday.

Conduct yourself accordingly.

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Good News, Bad News?

Good news? Shelby county no longer has an anti-gun mayor.

Bad news? He's in Memphis now.

I'm curious how this is going to play out.

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Dear Heckler & Koch, You Suck

... and I hate you.

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Oh. Hell. Yes!

Zombie hunt at the end of this month!

Should I go see Zombieland first, just to get in the mood?

Via SayUncle.

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I Guess History is More Important

Olympia Snowe, every conservative Republicans worst nightmare, has voted in favor of the government health care plan. Did she think it was a Good Thing? did she agree with the bills content? You tell me:




When history really does call, Ms. Snowe, what will your role have been?

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Dear Gay People

What you are seeing is the underside of the bus, you Internet left fringers. Enjoy the view!

Don't think you'll be lonely, you have lots of company.

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I'm Back

Nothing to report. Most boring trip ever.

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Quick Update

Just popping in from my business stuff to update my tagline.

Life stays interesting.

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Memphis Cigar Event

Via email:

Rocky Patel Event at Havana Mix
Monday, October 5th, 4-9pm
Join Havana Mix as they welcome Rocky Patel
to their store for a special one-night only
event NEXT MONDAY from 4-9pm

Havana Mix will be featuring:

:::SPECIALS ON ROCKY CIGARS:::
:::LOTS OF PRIZES:::
:::SUPER GIVE-AWAY ITEMS:::

PLUS

:::A VERY SPECIAL RUM & AGED COGNAC TASTING:::

Havana Mix is open late, has a great selection of cigars,
comfy surroundings and big screens. Stop in for this
very special event. No reservation required

Havana Mix is on Second Street downtown
directly across from the Peabody Hotel

Sounds like fun.

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Next Week

I'll be out of the loop, having to travel to our states capitol on business. I have no idea what sort of blogging will take place.

On the other hand, anyone in Nashville want to get together for a drink, drop me a line.

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About That War on Drugs

Opposing Views has a bit from NORML on marijuana that's worth a look:

The Mainstream Media's 5 Favorite Marijuana Myths

The comments are even better.

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Picture/Quote of the Day

Courtesy of Oleg Volk:

That's what it's all about.

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