DOWN RANGE TV

Trillions

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:11:27 PST

The United States calculates the concept of a Trillion differently than is done in England -- thank God! If we used the British system, we’d be in even worse trouble than we are monetarily... The Democrats in the United States Congress would have to spend lots more taxpayer dollars to get us trillions of dollars in debt if we used the British system...

"The Survivalist" Rides Again!

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:02:06 PST

I’ve never been above shameless self-promotion. To prove that, I’m going to talk about the return – sort of – of “John Rourke.” Years ago, when I was working as Associate Editor of GUNS Magazine, I began noticing all the publicity and advertising associated with everything from retreat properties to special vitamins, all aimed at the then-growing survivalism market.

The Ice Floe

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:19:14 PST

Will Fearless Leader Be Set Adrift On The Ice Floe Someday? It's largely considered a myth that Eskimos would consign their failing elderly to an ice floe, set adrift to die a lonely death, because the tribe can no longer care for them. In early August, the guy in the White House will turn forty-eight.

The Last Roundup?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:31:30 PST

I liked... the “Range Rider” so much that I dressed like him – keep in mind, I was maybe six or seven, okay? – when my mom and dad would take me to what used to be called the “Oak Lawn Roundup.” It was a frontier days celebration... I found out this morning that Oak Lawn may, one day, figure prominently in my life once again. The Hilton in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is hosting a July 19th conference, the title of which is “The Fall of Capitalism and the Rise of Islam.”

"Public Enemies" Is A film That Doesn't Miss

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:43:30 PST

In Michael Mann's "Public Enemies," the always surprising Johnny Depp is superbly cast as Johnny Dillinger in a film that will doubtlessly be seen for years to come as the ultimate gangster movie.

Symbols

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:22:58 PST

Our lives are infused with many symbols, some highly personal, some essentially universal. Lovers may have symbols – a particular park bench, an enigmatic inscription on a ring, a shared favorite song – which are quite private, their meaning rooted in memory.

SMOKESCREEN

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:19:53 PST

I’ll admit that I was stupid, stupid for many, many years. I smoked two and one-half packs of cigarettes a day, the un-filtered kind. And, darn it, I had the heart attack to prove it! Actually, my heart attack – six years ago – was a pretty minor one. I had two angioplasties and the appropriate stints and I’m healthier and stronger in my early sixties than I ever was in my fifties.

POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:03:54 PST

Let's talk about all the positive events taking place on the world stage, as this is written. Now, let's talk about all the negative events...

Dirty Harry Shoulder Holsters Return and "W" Bids Farewell

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:50:17 PST

On Thursday, January 15th, an old friend returned with a product that’s been out of the marketplace for a long time and will be enthusiastically received once again. And, on Thursday, a friend to all of us said good-bye – and he will be sorely missed.

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR A NATION AT WAR

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:45:36 PST

Regardless of what some may think, there is a war going on between the democracies and those who use terror to advance their evil goals. A nation at war has special considerations as Christmas and Hanukkah approach, and chief among these should be the welfare of the warriors who daily risk life and limb in the cause of good.

GET OUT THE VOTE

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:22:26 PST

On Tuesday morning with just one week to go before what may well be the most important election in US history, Sharon and I went to a rally of Jackson County Georgia Republicans for United States Senator Saxby Chambliss. Various local leaders and elected officials spoke and we had a good time with hot coffee on an uncharacteristically cold October morning and the good company of people who, like ourselves, believe in America.

Go See “AN AMERICAN CAROL” Right Away!!!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:42:10 PST

...a film every liberal will despise, most liberals will avoid like an STD and people who love America will find at once extremely funny, yet truthful and, at times, not only thought provoking, but something that could well bring tears to one’s eyes.

The Forces of Darkness

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:22:41 PST

The forces of darkness gather even now in Denver, poised to unleash their campaign of hatred, lies and divisiveness in their assault against American Constitutional freedoms. They will not speak the truth, these minions of the masters of misinformation, but believe that if they tell the same lies over and over again and refuse to answer to the anti-American musings at the highest echelons of their leadership, the electorate will be hoodwinked into ushering them into the ultimate corridors of temporal power.

GOOD STUFF AND BAD NEWS

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:44:46 PST

“THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR” is a terrific action film, Sharon and I just catching it on Saturday. As with earlier “MUMMY” movies, the armourer did a great job...

A Fantastic Handgun Bargain

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:52:05 PST

Anyone who is into modern firearms is familiar with the Walther P-38 and the Walther PP. The PP, in 7.65mm, was the first successful double action semi-automatic pistol, debuting in 1929, while the P-38, in 9mm Parabellum, was the first double action military pistol.

HOW STUPID CAN WE GET, ANYWAY?

Mon, 26 May 2008 13:21:40 PST

From all reports, Bob Barr ... is a great guy... Guess what Bob Barr's hopeless Libertarian Party candidacy will do in the 2008 Presidential Election...

"Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition"

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:57:40 PST

I just realized that Sharon and I must be bitter. After all, we live in a small town which, at one time, like many towns in Northeast Georgia, was a textile manufacturing center. The jobs went overseas. And, although we don’t go to church very often these days, we did attend church last Sunday, along with the great majority of our family, for our youngest grandchild’s Baptism.

Holsterless Carry, Etc.

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:13:56 PST

There are several ways of carrying a handgun sans holster. There is the excellent Barami Hip-Grip for many revolvers (this is a product I would never be without as long as I owned a J-Frame Smith & Wesson). There is a great device called the Covert Carrier, which is along the same lines as the Barami product (albeit a much different treatment) and allows carrying small guns like a Seecamp .32 or .380 tucked into the belt without a holster.

MISCELLANEOUS MENTIONS

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:37:07 PST

Chinese Pirates. Chinese Junk Ning Po. Modern Asian Triads. All of this and more can be found in THE SHANG PIRATE LEGACY written by Jerry Ardolino. You may recall my mentioning...

COMING TO GRIPS WITH PERIL

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:15:27 PST

Currently, 2007 WD5 is about midway between Earth and Mars. There is a one in seventy-fice chance that 2007 WD5 will strike on January 30th...