Abolish the TSA

I received this email and thought I would share it with everyone. I am on the C4L email list and I support the cause of liberty.

March 26, 2011

Dear Liberty Activist,

In the past, I've written of abuses by the TSA, including its belief that you check your 4th Amendment rights the moment you purchase a plane ticket.

The TSA's invasive screening tactics shame passengers into their potentially harmful porno scanners with the horrific thought of being groped by an agent if you refuse.

As it turns out, while conducting tests on the radiation levels of these scanners, a number of them were coming back with higher levels than expected. "It would appear that the emissions are 10 times higher. We understand it as a calculation error," TSA spokesman Sarah Horowitz told Wired.

A "calculation error." And yet, these are the people we are told are "keeping us safe?"

Nevertheless, without hesitation, the government continues to install these scanners in airports across the country.

If you thought virtual strip searches were a violation of your privacy, just wait until you hear the latest claim from the Department of Homeland Security.

During oral arguments in a lawsuit filed by EPIC (Electronic Privacy Information Center), the DHS counsel claimed they have authority to "strip search every air traveler. The agency also stated that it believed a mandatory strip search rule could be instituted without any public comment or rulemaking."

Have we given up enough of our liberties yet?

Just when you thought flying couldn’t possibly get worse, union bosses are now trying to force union representation on TSA employees with a "vote" that is clearly stacked in the bosses' favor.

In other words, that creepy TSA agent that almost seemed to enjoy feeling up you and your child will now be virtually impossible to fire for inappropriate behavior.

From now on, security and passenger rights will play a secondary role to the union bosses' demands for "screener's rights."

Remember when House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica claimed the solution to TSA abuses was for airports to "opt-out" of the TSA? Well, his "solution" turns out to be nothing more than a distraction to appease angry constituents. In reality, it rings hollower than Jimmy Hoffa's coffin.

The "private screeners" are required by law to follow the same screening procedures as the TSA; in other words, even if the airports opt-out, nothing will change except the names and faces.

The only viable solution here is to abolish the TSA. Since 9/11, blue-shirted, rubber-gloved government agents have not thwarted the major terrorist attempts on our airlines. In the real world, only alert passengers and flight crews stopped these attacks.

It's time to bring a halt to our government's security theater. When the government claims to have a monopoly on keeping us safe, the chances of average people slipping into apathy are higher.

Airlines have a responsibility to keep passengers protected and their planes safe and in the sky. After the TSA is abolished, we must return the responsibility for security to where it belongs - the private sector.

Please consider chipping in $10 to help Campaign for Liberty continue to spread the message about the abuse of the American people's civil liberties by the TSA.

Before the TSA becomes a protected, public-sector union unlikely to ever be downsized or replaced, the American people must demand swift action to reign in the unaccountable, rogue agency.

In Liberty,

John Tate
President
P.S. C4L must expand its efforts if you and I are to stop the TSA and its assault on civil liberties. If you're able, please chip in just $10 to help my staff and me recruit even more Americans to this fight.

I suggest we all chip in a little something for this fight.

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Will J. Robertson
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Congressional Reform Act of 2011

I received this forwarded message and thought it sounds good, even though it would and could never happen, at least not with the gov't we currently have. I still think it is worth reading though.

This is something I will fight for and I hope you all read it all the way through. You will be glad you did.

The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds) took only 3 months & 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple! The people demanded it. That was in 1971...before computers, before e-mail, before cell phones, etc.

Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took 1 year or less to become the law of the land...all because of public pressure.

I'm asking each addressee to forward this email to a minimum of twenty people on their address list; in turn ask each of those to do likewise.

In three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one idea that really should be passed around.

Congressional Reform Act of 2011

1. Term Limits.

12 years only, one of the possible options below..

A. Two Six-year Senate terms
B. Six Two-year House terms
C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms

2. No Tenure / No Pension.

A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.

3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security.

All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.

8. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.

The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen. Congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.

If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time.

Thanks for reading.

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Will J. Robertson
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Top Gun 2 in the works

Located this Top Gun mash-up on the article from TechCrunch and it reminds me of how good that movie was and how much I love the theme. Will be interesting to see how well a sequel holds up. Tom Cruise will need a fairly major role to make the film work. Top Gun 2 cannot exist without Maverick.
On a side note, related to the film clip above, I have always considered the Top Gun theme to be the best of all themes as it contains all the elements of a movie within it. What I was thinking is putting clips of Top Gun to its theme as was done with the movie above. I am not sure how it would be done, but it is something that I would like to try. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for reading and have a great day! ~WJR~

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The September Update

It is the end of September, just days away from my 31st birthday, and I am thinking of what I should do with this blog.  I have not been very active with it and that is mainly because I use Facebook and Twitter to convey everything as they are so easy to use.  They might as well be my blog.  This platform, Posterous, is mainly good for long-form and maybe for audio posts.  I am just not sure what I will do with it.  Over the next several month, I will think about it and make a final decision probably by the end of the year, likely between Christmas and New Year's.  And right now, I am leaning towards dropping it.  I won't delete it, just cease posting.  Or, perhaps I will use solely as my audio hosting provider.  Will see what happens.  

If you have any suggestions or ideas, I am listening.  Add your comments and let me know what you think.  

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

~WJR~

p.s. Happy Birthday, Jimmy Carter!

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A not-so-unique parody

Parody of Old Spice Guy

I think this is classic and a great use of a candidate's time and money.

WJR

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August Update

Hello there.  I know it has been awhile, actually over a month really, since my last posting, but here I am, typing away, spilling my guts to the world once again.  What shall I say in this posting?  I will tell you that I am still seeking employment, I have a girlfriend, and I am still living with my parents.  Two of those three items will hopefully change before this year is out.  You can guess which two. *wink, wink*  

So, what else shall I mention?  How about that I saw The Expendables recently and I must say that I highly recommend it for anyone who, like me, enjoys action/adventure and very little romance in their films.  It was thoroughly entertaining and had the right amount of humor, especially the inside joke regarding Arnold.  You need to be a Californian to get it, in my humble opinion.  

The other item on my mind is political in nature, as that is a subject that I fully enjoy and can rattle on about for a while, as anyone who knows me can tell you.  Politics is a blood sport, some would say, and I am ready for it.  Or am I?  Time will tell indeed.  So, the political item today that I am thinking of is Obama and the mosque issue.  Where to build a religious house of worship.  Should it be near where the twin towers once stood?  Is Obama anti-American?  I have nothing further to say on this topic, it bores me, and I will now move on to other, more important items of interest.  

Such as...football!  Yes, the new NFL season is nearly upon us and, as always, I will be cheering on my Oakland Raiders with great delight.  They won the first pre-season game against Dallas and they will challenge the Bears next.  Go Raiders!!

That is all for this update, this random thought, this post.  Thank you for visiting and come back soon.

WJR

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Sunday Fireworks

It was a wonderful Fourth of July and I had a great time, as always, shooting off the safe and sane fireworks that were purchased for oodles of dinero from local fireworks booths.  Hope everyone else had an equally great time and can't wait to do it again next year! 

Have a great day! 

WJR

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Remember America on this anniversary

Every year, GoDaddy.com publishes a video in honor of our Independence Day and this year is no different.  Only thing, the videos get better and better.  View here: Happy Independence Day from GoDaddy.com!

Great stuff!

WJR

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Fresno heat

The heat, oh, the heat! Nah, it ain't that bad. It will get hotter, I tell you what. This is a mild day.
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Steaks on the BBQ

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I love to cook on bar-b-que. So easy and fun!
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ISS flyover - June 26th at 2100 PDT

Watching the ISS pass overhead, makes me appreciate ever more that I am an American and that we can do great things. God bless the USA!

Mario Party 8 on the Wii

I know it's been awhile since my last post. I figured a picture would be a great way to return. I will attempt to get back to a regular schedule soon. Until then, enjoy this image from my personal favorite Wii game, Mario Party 8. I like to play as Luigi.
All the best!
WJR
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What I experience...

The weather is weird. I experience it as I walk around the sites each week and this one being my last is no different. I don't like being a security officer and the weather is a part of the reason. Another part is that I don't see the end purpose of a job that any brain-dead moron can perform. I deserve better, much better! I am worth triple my current pay! I require a challenge! I am seeking a new role, one that better suits my personality and abilities. That is what I am and what I need. Just watch and learn. Will out.
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The setting moon over Corral Hollow in Tracy

I took this picture while waiting for my shift at the Corral Hollow site to wind down. I think the Corral Hollow site is among the most dull and ridiculous of security gigs imaginable. I am doing the job that police are trained and hired for. It is stupid and I am very happy to be leaving. For my health and sanity, I leave this site behind as of the conclusion of this month. I have to be clear though: it is the site and the stupid hours that my anger is aimed, not the great and friendly people that I interact with during those awful hours. The people are fun to talk to and I expect to visit the tenants as a civ on many occasions. Good day and good luck.
WJR
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Obama needs help!

I think our president needs some help. Someone sent a rat his way and the secret service did nothing? What is wrong with this picture?
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National Debt Clock

Visit DefeatTheDebt.com to learn more!

I added this clock so all can see the trouble our nation is in!

WJR

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No Agenda - behind the scenes

Adam and John created a special behind-the-scenes episode of their show, No Agenda.  I am a monthly subscriber and am posting this link for all those that are not.  So, enjoy this episode, number 200.5, and don't be a douchebag, donate today!

If you like NA, you'll enjoy Alex Jones even more.  Listen and learn!

Thank you and good luck!

WJR

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Rose Pavilion office

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The Rose Pavilion office, where I do my thinking.
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The cache I found...

One of several caches I located yesterday.
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May 5th

Tomorrow, the flags will be waving and the bands will be playing, all in celebration of a day in history which does not involve America.  The fifth of May is marked every year by legal and illegal alike and I don't like it.  Wave your Mexican flags somewhere else, please!

The following is from an email that I rec'd recently: 

MOVING TO  MEXICO 

Dear President Obama: 
I'm planning to move my family and extended family into  Mexico  for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me. 

We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. Into Mexico, and we'll need your help to make a few arrangements. 

We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. 

I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my way over? 

Please let him know that I will be expecting the following: 

1. Free medical care for my entire family. 

2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not. 

3. Please print all Mexican government forms in English. 

4. I want my grandkids to be taught Spanish by English-speaking (bi-lingual) teachers. 

5. Tell their schools they need to include classes on American culture and history. 

6. I want my grandkids to see the American flag on one of the flag poles at their school. 

7. Please plan to feed my grandkids at school for both breakfast and lunch. 

8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services. 

9. I do plan to get a car and drive in  Mexico , but, I don't plan to purchase car insurance, and I probably won't make any special effort to learn local traffic laws. 

10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from their president to leave me alone, please be sure that every patrol car has at least one English-speaking officer. 

11 I plan to fly the U.S. Flag from my house top, put U S. Flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals. 

12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, or have any labor or tax laws enforced on any business I may start. 

13. Please have the president tell all the Mexican people to be extremely nice and never say critical things about me or my family, or about the strain we might place on their economy. 

14. I want to receive free food stamps. 

15. Naturally, I'll expect free rent subsidies. 

16. I'll need Income tax credits so although I don't pay Mexican Taxes, I'll receive money from the government. 

17. Please arrange it so that the Mexican Gov't pays $4,500 to help me buy a new car. 

18. Oh yes, I almost forgot, please enroll me free into the Mexican Social Security program so that I'll get a monthly income in retirement. 

I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all his people who walk over to the U.S. From Mexico.  I am sure that President Calderon won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely. 

Thank you so much for your kind help. You're the man!!!

This makes perfect sense!

WJR

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WNYW Main: Pakistani Taliban Claims Responsibility

I don't see any reason to believe this claim to be accurate or true. Who, what, and why are the questions that must be answered. http://wap.myfoxny.com/w/main/story/10798392/

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Borders, Language, Culture

Found at the Warriors for Truth website:

IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.

If you don't agree with this for fear of offending someone....You are part of the problem!

Will we still be the Country of choice and still be America if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in America because it is the Country of Choice?

We celebrate Christmas....but because it isn't celebrated by everyone.....we can no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. We've gone so far and bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that we are now being offended.

This is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Florida Newspaper.
IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However... the dust from the attacks had
barely settled when the "politically correct!" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.

This idea of America being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.
As Americans we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.

We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!

"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women....on Christian principles....founded this nation... and this is clearly documented.
It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home...because God is part of our culture.

If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so! But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag... our pledge... our national motto...or our way of life....I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other Great American Freedom......THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

It is Time for America to Speak up If you agree -- pass this along.
If you don't agree -- delete it - You are in the WRONG Country! AMEN
I suggest you forward this message to all your friends and family.  Let the world know that America will not go quietly into the night!

Listen to President Whitman!

WJR

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Video of turkey vultures

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So many in one place!
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Gen. Jones tells a very funny joke!

Not the least bit offensive, this joke that the general tells. Jews
are known to be financially well-off and the Taliban is known to be
ignorant and crazy. This joke portrays the characters as they really
are and that is why they cry foul! Keep the jokes coming, General
Jones!

WJR

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Article sent from mynorthwest.com

I think that Ms. Norris has the right idea and I will proudly participate. Mohammed is not a sacred cow and I would be darn happy to receive a death threat from some ugly Muslim idiots. If I receive one, I will scan and post immediatly. Being un-PC is all me. http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=313170

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Try a new site

I have just used a new site that I heard Leo Laporte and Amber MacArthur talk about on their show, Net@Night.  The site is Hunch.com and it is a recommendation engine unlike any other out there.  I searched on Geocaching, a sport I would like to get more involved in, and up popped several questions that helped me refine what I was thinking about.  You don't need an account to use the site, but it helps to keep track of what you previously searched for and to better refine your results.  Hunch.com was created by Caterina Fake of Flickr.com fame.

It's actually quite fun and I highly recommend that you use it.  

All the best! 

WJR

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Don't chip me!

I am glad that Georgia and other states have taken up this issue. Would be great to see all fifty states enact similar bans. http://amplify.com/u/55hg

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Weather from WeatherBug

It is chilly tonght.
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Weather from WeatherBug

The weather in Tracy just minutes before my lunch break.
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Important decisions

Something that we all should think about but is sometimes difficult to consider, end-of-life care and what should happen in extreme cases. This is a useful article that all should read and ponder.
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Watch TSA inspectors in Tampa say it is not safe to fly

will@riker17.com wants to share this video with you:

Personal Message
The TSA needs to be disbanded!

TSA inspectors in Tampa say it is not safe to fly

Video:
Several Transportation Security Administration screeners and investigators working out of Tampa International airport say there are so many gaping holes in the security system it is vulnerable to terrorists and some investigators won't fly.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid35214809001?bclid=0&bctid=72182096001

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A funny and short video

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My wonderful wife, Barbara, sent this to me.
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My visit to my doctor

I visited my doctor today to talk about my sleepiness and my burping. I am tired most of the time and that is due to stress and my darn work schedule. My burping, though, is natural (like I always suspected) and cannot be cured. Also, had to get more blood pulled outta my arm. Five various sized vials! Wow! It was weird seeing the blood fill the vials.
That is all for now.
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Vector Marketing Proposed Class Action

I received this curious letter yesterday and would like to make you all aware of it.  

For a few months, over the course of a couple of years, I was involved in selling the highest-quality knives through the Vector Marketing Corporation.  The knives were of course Cutco, the same brand that you can see being given away to contestants on The Price is Right at least once a week.  I was unsure of their sales tactics and did offer some suggestions to the office management, but they would not listen to me cause I was just one of their lowly "Sales Representatives" and had no real power.  I have always wondered if I shouldn't have been paid for my travel expenses and the purchasing of the demonstration set and thus when this letter arrived, I got giddy and I hope that this class-action happens and that Vector is sued into oblivion!  

If you or anyone you know was involved with Vector at any time in the past, please contact this law firm.  We need to kill Vector Marketing!  

Again, let me be clear, I love my Cutco knives and have never had any complaints about the product, it is only the marketing arm of Alcor that this lawsuit is aimed at.  Eliminate Vector, and the world will be a safer place for all college students.

WJR

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Take a look at this receipt

Last evening, while on-duty as a security officer, I visited the Nestle Cafe, purchased two chocolate chip cookies (very warm and delicious) and a hot chocolate (with whipped cream) and the total for those three items was $6.66!  I made a joke of it and the cashier laughed with me.  The proprietor, Dan, was nearby and suggested I buy a third cookie.  I did not as this number doesn't faze me.  Why should it?  It is just another number after all.  

This was the most interesting thing to occur to me yet as I work this eight-hour shift every Friday.  Alright, I have had the two fights recently, but those aren't interesting, just another problem to be solved rather.  This number popping up out of the blue like this is interesting.  I gave it no heed the remainder of my shift and nothing bad happened, therefore the number has no bearing on life in general.  Just my thought on this interesting item.

Now, go have a great day!

WJR

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Don't Tread on me!

I have added a car magnet to my vehicle. The Gadsden and Culpeper flag is iconic and indicative of our nation's peril. We must stand and fight those who wish our country harm! The time to take up arms and engage the enemy is nigh! Be prepared to defend your territory, as that is your last hope for awesome resistance. To arms, to arms, I say unto all of you!
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Use Drop.io to store your data

I use Drop.io on my Blackberry to store my valuable pictures, videos, and sound clips. Great service, easy to upload, and fun! Check it out now!
http://drop.io/m

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Local Radio Freedom Act

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This is a bill to follow, although it seems to be stalled at the moment.  I ask that all people who love radio as much as I do should call your reps and your senators and urge them to pass this bill!  

View more activities from the House chamber here: Floor Summary.

WJR

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Fiona at play

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See Fiona run!
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TWRS Episode 8 - March 29th, 2010 - Final Episode for awhile

  
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With this episode, I begin yet another hiatus from podcasting.  I invite any questions or suggestions and I will attempt to respond to the best of my abilities.  Thank you for listening and have a great day!

The show notes

Suggested podcast

Email me

All the best, 

Will Robertson

Host

TWRS

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Squirrel

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Cute animal
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Why the hatred towards Ron Paul?

I noticed this just earlier today, a stripe through Ron Paul's name. This makes me mad, as a libel towards Dr. Paul and vandalism to my personal property. I wish I knew the creep who committed this heinous act so I could help them understand the result of their actions. Dr. Paul is a true patriot and should be honored, not hated. Long live freedom!
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Burger King - Face up

This would never fly here in America, lawyers would pounce at the first picture.

Will Robertson will@riker17.com riker17.com

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A bill to moniter

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While we were all screeching about the health care reform debacle, this bill slipped into the mix.  I don't like the looks of it and you shouldn't either.  Read it and let me know what you think.  Is it dangerous and deadly to our freedoms?

WJR

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The second missing episode

I was unable to post episode 7 due to my demand for high-quality production values.  Read the note here: Drop.io/twrsepisode7

Thank you for understanding and have a great day!

Will Robertson

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Listen to me and save America!

  
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I have an urgent request.  Listen to my plea and halt H.R. 4872 now!

Thank you, 

Will Robertson 

Host

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Stop H.R. 4872

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We must not allow the Health Care Reform bill now before the House to pass!  Read it for yourself, if you have the time.  This is a monster that must be killed!

H.R. 4872

Stop the death of America!

Have any of our Congresspeople read it?  I highly doubt it.

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Episode 6 a no-go

Sadly, I must report that there will not be an episode 6 of TWRS today due to my stupidity and inability to predict the future.  Read more about it here: Drop.io/TWRSepisode6. Follow the feed on Twitter and check back next Monday for episode 7.

Thank you for your loyalty and have a great day!

Will Robertson

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All these eclipses and so little time.
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I suggest you listen to this.
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U.S. appeals court in S.F. rejects atheist’s argument that the phrase ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional - AP
This is unexpected and very welcome news. Newdow defeated! Hope for a new day!

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Episode 5 - Mahmoud is Right

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Episode 4 - March 1, 2010 - Post-Olympics and News

Episode 4 of The Will Robertson Show is now live for your ears! 

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TWRS Episode 3 - George Washington's Birthday

For February 22nd, this is Episode 3 of The Will Robertson Show.

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Episode 2 - February 16, 2010 - Happy President's Day

Finally, after a bit of a delay, episode 2 to available for your listening pleasure!
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I still cannot fully grasp that I was in an automobile accident. Just a stunner. Now, my Camry is in the shop being repaired and I will be driving the old Yukon Denali that my parents still have available. Thank you, Mom and Dad. Love you guys!

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I still cannot fully grasp that I was in an automobile accident. Just a stunner. Now, my Camry is in the shop being repaired and I will be driving the old Yukon Denali that my parents still have available. Thank you, Mom and Dad. Love you guys!

Episode 1 - Super Bowl Sunday

  
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The first episode of what will be a new era in podcasting is now available for your listening pleasure.  

The topics for episode 1 can be found here: Episode 1 topics.

I am always looking for a co-host, if you are interested, email me.

Thank you and good day!

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is at work.

Launch is near!

Soon after the Space Shuttle Endeavor launches for the space station,
I will launch my new podcast.  I recorded an update and here it is:

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I intend on recording the first broadcast live, but if I can't, than
it will certainly be posted no later than 3PM. Watch my Twitter feed
for the details: TWRS Radio.
Thank you and good luck.
-Will

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The Oscar Noms

Early this morning, the Oscar nominations were announced by Anne Hathaway and some dude.  I was stunned and shocked by the ten (10!) noms in the Best Picture category.  That is way too many and we all know that Avatar will take the statue.  Not because it's worthy of the prize, but rather that James Cameron will defeat his ex.  Yes, that's right, this is a battle between ex's.  James Cameron vs. Kathryn Bigelow.  Once married, now challengers on the field of cinematography.  I sense that Kate will receive two or three statues, but Jim will collect all the rest.  This is the story for the show and it will be mentioned more than once by the entertainment media, even on Oscar night. The host may even make a joke or two about Jim and Kate in the opening.  Just wait and see.  

Btw, thank you to Sarah Lane for pointing out this challenge two days ago on Twitter.

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The Oscar Noms

Early this morning, the Oscar nominations were announced by Anne Hathaway and some dude.  I was stunned and shocked by the ten (10!) noms in the Best Picture category.  That is way too many and we all know that Avatar will take the statue.  Not because it's worthy of the prize, but rather that James Cameron will defeat his ex.  Yes, that's right, this is a battle between ex's.  James Cameron vs. Kathryn Bigelow.  Once married, now challengers on the field of cinematography.  I sense that Kate will receive two or three statues, but Jim will collect all the rest.  This is the story for the show and it will be mentioned more than once by the entertainment media, even on Oscar night. The host may even make a joke or two about Jim and Kate in the opening.  Just wait and see.  

Btw, thank you to Sarah Lane for pointing out this challenge two days ago on Twitter.

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Episode beta 1b

  
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Take a listen to episode beta 1b of my new program.

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The beta episode

I have posted the "beta" episode of my new podcast for your enjoyment and critique.  The launch date for my new podcast is Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010.  It will be posted here and on the related Twitter feed.  Check often for updates.

- Will

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Weather Report

This is the current temperature.
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Photographry and children

This story makes me mad as hell!

Since when is it illegal to take a picture of children with Santa,
especially in a public place like a mall?!?! The officers in this
case and all like it are wacked-out and need to be shown the door. I
would suggest that everyone pull out your cameras and snap pictures of
every child you see in the mall. Or for that matter, every child that
you see period. Pedophiles be damned! I don't believe in an America
where our freedoms are dictated by the few bad apples among us. This
is outrageous and stupid! I fully support Mr. Rensberger and I would
encourage him to continue taking pictures.

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Corral Hollow office space

This is where I sit to eat and do paperwork.
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Michael Jackson This Is It

I suggest that everyone listen to Michael's last musical number, it is
tremendous!

The critics may not like it, but what do they know about popular music?

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The Rose Pavilion office

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Butters
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A poll a day...

I have created a poll on FaceBook.  I would like everyone who reads my blog here to go and vote.  Here's the link: The Obama-rama Poll.  I think it is a harmless and timely question.

Thank you,
WJR

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One week

It is one week until my 30th birthday.  Sadly, I will be working the night before and and the night of, so I will have a party on the Monday after, or the fifth of October for those of you who are brain-dead and cannot think for yourselves.  I am inviting no one to this party and it shall not be considered a pity, I will enjoy the solitude and the time away from the rat race of civilized society.  I will ponder many things and pose many queries to the trees and the squirrels, none will be answered and not a word to be spoken.  I will enter a deep thought process and magically return with a full stream of consciousness to be bombarded by the universe.  Life can be so grand and the answer is 42.

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Pro-gun vs. Anti-gun: Blown Away!

Here is a typical liberal meathead: 

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Chris Mathews is that meathead and should be disparaged at every opportunity.

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Posterous | Re: Remember Sam the Koala

Here is the story link that I forgot to include with my original post.
Bushfire survivor Sam the Koala loses fight for life

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Remember Sam the Koala

Sam the Koala

Great video.

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Superman needs help...

Okay, Superman never needs our help, I just wanted to draw your
attention to the plight of the fully enclosed phone booth, as seen in
this video:

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I think more should be built, make them high-tech, with cameras and
security systems. If a bum begins to urinate, zap him with a bolt of
energy, smokers would get doused by an overhead sprinkler system, and
those that wish to sleep over night would be charged for the room. I
think this is doable and I would encourage a local entrepreneur to get
right on it.

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Apollo 11 + 40

Today is the day that we mark the historic landing of man on the moon.  Forty years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of the lunar module and placed footprints on a foreign celestial body.  A very riveting time for our nation and the world as a whole.  I applaud NASA for replaying the tapes from those history-making days in real-time, I have been listening to them and have found much interesting material.  No doubt that Buzz and Neil were very excited about the important and improbable feat that they were to accomplish on this day.  

I encourage everyone to pause for a moment today to reflect upon the masterful and unlikely events of today and send a message to Congress that we need to return to the moon and go to Mars and beyond.  It is our destiny as humans to seek out what is beyond our grasp and to explore what is beyond our reach.  Godspeed Neil and Buzz and all of our astronauts.

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Butters dancing

This is what is considered dancing by our pom, Butters.
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Flying

Recently, I flew from Missoula, Montana to Fresno, California via Delta Airlines.  My journey was pleasant and, for the most part, uneventful.  The employees were all very polite and helpful and the worst that happened was them not getting one of my two checked bags back to me until the next day.  My first flight by myself and they misplace one my checked bags.  Not a big deal, cause when I did get it back, all was in order and no complaint needed to be filed.  Not so for Dave Carroll.  

An airline destroying a guitar and then not paying for it's negligence is absurd and cause for a boycott.  You won't see me on United anytime soon.

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Montana

I have had a wonderful time in Montana. Well, as wonderful a time as can be had while working with the bees.  I have managed to avoid being stung, accomplished by wearing a bee suit and deftly handling boxes and frames.  The weather has been mostly hot with a cool spell happening in the past 24 hours or so.  Will be glad to return to California tomorrow, on what will be my first time flying alone.  I will be walking through security, finding the gate, and changing planes, all by my lonesome.  Now, I know that for a 29-and-a-half year-old like myself to be saying this may sound weird and even a bit stupid to some people, I think it is a highlight of my life that I am able to do this on my own.  Not that I am in any way physically or mentally handicapped or the least bit stupid or retarded, I am just a normal male who realizes the enormity of the world and all its wondrous ways.  It should be noted for the record, that I am married and I am fully capable of living the good life if I weren't just so damn lazy and bored of life.  I attempt to find the fun, but it is hard and I like to make things easy and to do so while maintaining the highest quality is not so simple after all.  Am I just rambling, perhaps, but this all needs to be said.  I will sign off now, enjoy the day!

Will Robertson of Livermore, CA

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Nazi

The Nazis are alive and well
(http://nasa.posterous.com/nazis-on-twitter-why-tolerating-neo-nazi-prop)
on the Internet and we must support their ability to spread their
hate-filled message, lest our message of peace and love be stopped by
the very people who we request to stop the Nazis. Be very careful
what you wish for, it may come back on you someday.

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A new message for the masses

I am writing today's post from my office in Livermore, a few days before I depart for Montana with my dad to work the bees and earn a living doing something, because no one is hiring in this area.  Or at least not hiring for a full-time position at a pay-rate necessary to sustain a family (or in my case, myself and my wife and her brother).  

I am sorta excited about Montana.  Being I have been to the state before, it won't be new territory, just a new part of the state.  So, in a way, it is new territory, just not a new state to me.  That's what I mean, yeah.

Anyways, I will have limited internet access while there and will post updates when able.  Pictures as well.  So, until my next post, have a safe and happy day.

Will Robertson

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