Posted on 11/14/2008 10:07:38 AM PST by Dr. Marten
You mean like the little cubes that make soup?
There, fixed it for you.
I've seen, close up, how the location of military bases is decided. It has very little to do with what States are better-suited for those bases, and much more to do with what Congressmen have the power to get bases built in their home State or Congressional districts (or to keep existing bases from getting closed). Don't delude yourself into thinking that military appropriations are any less politically-driven than roadbuilding bills.
Liberals also like to say States like Texas are greedy because they get more highway monies per capita than any other State, except they lack the common sense to understand what a large State Texas is.
Based on that chart, Texas more or less breaks even. So, they're not really part of the problem.
Thanks. I have been at this food storage thing forever but this is new to me.
That was my first thought. Let's not everybody go freaking out over what one person predicts. So, he was right on a big one once.
Apparently, so was Jeane Dixon. But didn't she end up with a career of putting bizarre predictions in the National Enquirer or something like that?
Considering how other Communist regimes have consolidated their power, I think he may be an optimist.
My neighbors are, however, very diverse in their beliefs. Those on either side of me are flaming liberals who would rather die than pick up a gun. I don't have that problem, but I need to make contact with others of the same mindset to organize "Community Patrols". I am hesitant to voice my opinions because I sound like a kook, but I see where our economy is headed and want to be prepared. I do have friends, but they are scattered all over our town, which is pretty large. We have a private communtiy patrol service, but they are worthless and do not prevent crime.
I'm fairly new to this neighborhood, and don't want to alienate anyone. At the same time, I don't want to die or be victimized, either.
My point is that, if we really collapse into a Mad Max world, gold would just make me a target. I'd rather have a good supply of weapons. Or, perhaps more importantly, a skill (such as being a doctor or a mechanic) that people would be willing to barter goods and services for.
“You mean like the little cubes that make soup?”
OMG! thats exactly what I thought too!
Drudge has a developing story today -- apparently Hormel can't keep up with the Spam demand.
Lots of salt. Yeast. Lard.
Beef jerky. Dried fruits & veggies. That drier was the best investment I’ve made. That & the bread maker.
I’m cheap. I like the old candle trick. Light a birthday candle in the storage container, seal and let the burning candle use up the remaining oxygen.
You can easily research the many methods people use.
I was quoting one of the Ocean’s 11 movies...
” It has very little to do with what States are better-suited for those base”
That is a total non-sequiter. It doesn’t excuse liberals saying military spending is welfare spending. If that were the case then we’d claim everyone assigned to bases located in our State as our State’s citizens and make them pay us income taxes and we could then refuse to protect your State. I mean, if you don’t want to take the hit along with us for military spending then to Hell with you. We’ll keep those military assests all for ourselves since we take the blame for the spending.
I love that movie
You have it slightly wrong. Military spending isn’t welfare spending. However, placement of bases and resources is not always determined by the best location, but who owes who a favor in Congress.
I know it wasnt soup...but I swear thats the first thing I thought of. Time for lunch.
DC- we get back $5.55 for each tax Dollar we put in. We're no. 1! We're no. 1! Thanks, America!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.