It appears to be politics as usual in Wisconsin. Not only did Doyle once again veto but once again the Assembly failed to override it. For the time being it appears Wisconsinians will remain defenseless and continue to live with a government that doesn’t trust those who elected them. Considering who they’re voting for I [...]
Many years of familiarity with much of anything will cause a certain level of complacency to establish itself. When this happens most of the time it manifests itself in much the same way extensive training does; things are done automatically with an often dulled awareness to the task at hand. This may be desirable in [...]
After reworking a Russian capture K98 and Zastava M24/47 for Mike I had been working slowly on getting my own M48 cleaned up. The warm weekend finally let me get the last of the finish on it. Today I got it all back together after the final rub down. It’ll still need a good bees [...]
You killed my father. Prepare to die! Its amazing how often quotes from this movie come up in daily conversation.
Not because they don’t want to be seen as abetting and encouraging illegal immigration to the United States but because they’re afraid the maps will tell the Minutemen where the illegals are coming through. I heard the argument again today that “they’re doing jobs American’s don’t want”. While this may be true it does not [...]
It appears that at least in some quarters today’s psudo-conservatism is spreading – to Canada. Something about the mess the Liberals have made of it. Bad show, indeed.
Border patrol and the FBI were involved in a standoff with Mexican military on Monday, on US soil. “It’s been so bred into everyone not to start an international incident with Mexico that it’s been going on for years,” Doyal told the Bulletin. “When you’re up against mounted machine guns, what can you do? Who [...]
It has been discussed for years that spy activity between nations, especially Russia and the West actually increased after the end of the “Cold War”. Most of the increases were originally noted were Russian spying increases inside the US but I’m sure they weren’t alone. Now the British have gotten so sloppy the Russians are [...]
Canada treats honest citizens like criminals when it comes to firearms and self defense and now that the honest citizen is the perfect government rated grade A victim they are blaming the increase (Toronto) gun deaths on America. “Canadians are appalled by crime, while for Americans, this is just a part of life and they’re [...]
What a perfect example why our “boys” never become “men”. Mommy! Mommy! I got a bruise! Give me a break…..
Pointman is a Hoosier who works in the IT industry, is an amateur photographer an avid motorcycle rider, shooter and firearms collector.
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The masthead graphic "Road to Oakalla" was taken during a motorcycle ride to the Oakalla covered bridge on 23 May, 2007 with a Canon A85 digital camera (F5.6, 1/125 sec exposure). Additional images from the visit are in the Oakalla bridge gallery.
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