Ever get the feeling you are being ignored?
For months I’ve not been able to get my blogoshere ecosysten rating to show up properly. Now I can’t even find my blog in the listings! Funny, it used to work perfectly! I had even made it up to “Large Mammal” status!
I’ve sent emails to Bear. I’ve even filed a support ticket. As of today, no response.
Do you hear crickets?
Bull, out. 
Thanks, Debbie!
Bull, out.
MEXICO CITY â€??? Mexico’s Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use â€??? a measure sure to raise questions in Washington about Mexico’s commitment to the war on drugs.
The only remaining step was the signature of President Vicente Fox, whose office indicated he would sign it.
Raise questions? :-/
Do you mean to tell me that our “Elected Officials” have not known before now that Mexico not only does not support the war on drugs? It is The Bull’s sincere opinion that Mexico and its corrupt government are huge players for the drug cartels. Mexico has never made any serious attempt to stem the tide of illegal drugs. Mexico has continually encouraged illegals to cross the US border – even providing maps and water for the trip. Mexico’s answer to everything seems to be to turn a blind eye to its own internal problems and hold out one hand to the United States for handouts and hold out the other to whatever thugs might be wanting to send poison to our kids. (Makes one wonder what the Mexicans are doing to help on the war on terror, doesn’t it?) The fact is that Mexico’s government is as corrupt as they come and they are happy to let drugs, terrorist, what-have-you side right through their land in order to get to ours. As for the Mexican people, the Mexican government is glad to see the poor go to America. Saves them money for more corrupt uses.
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What pisses The Bull off so bad is that despite these facts, We the People of the United States are made out as the bad guys! Illegals marching in our streets, displaying our flag upside down beneath the Mexican flag, burning Old Glory, and now – with the help of some Leftist Liberal nutters – rewriting the Star Spangled Banner to suit themselves and singing it in Spanish! Heck, now we have those illegals, along with the aforementioned Leftist Liberal nutters, threatening to bring on boycotts and to march in our cities demanding that we pretty much just hand over the country to them.
Right. Like they’ve done such a great job with that open sewer known as Mexico.
Where is our government in all of this? Where is the protection of Americans and American soil and sovereignty? Americans have the right to protest – illegals do NOT. Seems to me that this would be a good chance to round up several thousand of these sneaks and toss their butts back across the Rio Grande.
Pay attention to the actions of your elected officials in this matter, folks. Elections are coming up soon. I, for one, feel that it is time for leaders that don’t wet a finger to see which way the wind is blowing, but for leaders that understand that America must be secure on all her borders. It is time for the hard decisions and perhaps harsh actions. The time for talk and grand-standing is over. If We the People of the United States are to be safe, then actions must be taken. If our elected officials will not make those decisions and take those actions required, then we shall need to elect those men and women who can!
America is not – and shall never be – “North Mexico”.
The Bull, out.
Now, going out and buying new clothes has to be near the top of my list of the World’s Worst Tortures. I simply detest the mere thought of shopping for something as mundane as clothes! A couple of pair of shorts, a few odd T-shirts, a skirt or kilt, and a pair of boots, and I’m good. Heck, I’ve been known to wear the same Teva sandles for over a decade.
Undies are optional.
Imagine my surprise then when I was required to go get replacement clothes yesterday and discovered probably the best-fitting, best-feeling clothes of all time! I picked up two pair of Columbia shorts and two Magellan fishing shirts. The shorts are as comfy as my well worn Cabela’s Trail shorts right off the hanger. The shirts… Well, there is just no words for the comfort of these shirts! The weight is practically non-exisitant and the vents in the back allow for considerable air flow – a huge plus in the tropical heat and humidity of Mobile, Alabama.
No new boots this time. Still got several years of wear left in my Merrels.
Bull, out!
This morning I finally reached the conclusion that I can no longer sit by and merely watch as a few fellow Americans fight to secure our borders. So, I joined The Minuteman Project and pledge my time and this blog to the continuing efforts to get done what our elected officials have failed to do – secure this Nations borders.
For those not properly informed, and the Liberals who are mis-informed, the following should explain who and what the Minuteman Project is about. Read it, and then read their website. If you still have issues, then feel free to comment.
Thanks!
Omar the Bull
About the Minuteman Project
“The Minuteman Project is not a call to arms, but a call to voices seeking a peaceful and respectable resolve to the chaotic neglect by members of our local, state and federal governments charged with applying U.S. immigration law.
“It is a call to bring national awareness to the decades-long careless disregard of effective U.S. immigration law enforcement. It is a reminder to Americans that our nation was founded as a nation governed by the “rule of law,” not by the whims of mobs of ILLEGAL aliens who endlessly stream across U.S. borders.
“Accordingly, the men and women volunteering for this mission are those who are willing to sacrifice their time, and the comforts of a cozy home, to muster for something much more important than acquiring more “toys” to play with while their nation is devoured and plundered by the menace of tens of millions of invading illegal aliens.
“Future generations will inherit a tangle of rancorous, unassimilated, squabbling cultures with no common bond to hold them together, and a certain guarantee of the death of this nation as a harmonious “melting pot.”
“The result: political, economic and social mayhem.
“Historians will write about how a lax America let its unique and coveted form of government and society sink into a quagmire of mutual acrimony among the various sub-nations that will comprise the new self-destructing America.”
(reprinted from the Minuteman Project “About” webpage.)
Will the City of Charlotte, NC make good on its promise to a family to repair the home the City ruined? Even if the cost of repair runs more than the home is worth? Well, they ought to do so! This is something I want to keep an eye on in order to see the conclusion!
The following is from Fox News. Read on…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â€??? Utility workers trying to blast out a grease clog from a sewer line forced 3,000 gallons of raw sewage into a couple’s home, forcing them to abandon their house while hoping that the city makes good on a promise to clean up and repair the damage.
Mac and Meg McCormick say city leaders have also promised to pay for their stay in a hotel until the repairs are complete. The couple doesn’t have any of the agreement in writing, and city officials have declined to discuss the case because it’s ongoing.
“We feel we have no choice but to put our trust and faith in the hands of the city,” Meg McCormick said this week as movers hauled damaged furniture from her house. “And I’ll be honest, that’s a little scary.”
Scott Denham, the risk manager for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, declined to discuss the details of the sewage backup, but did say, “There’s no question of the severity of this event.”
City officials don’t even know how much the repairs and cleanup will cost, Denham said. Meg McCormick said she has received estimates of $75,000 to $150,000. The house has a tax value of $101,300.
Compiled by FOXNews.com’s Taylor Timmins.
Let’s keep an eye on this one.
Bull, out.
Notice the new theme?
Well of course you did! I’m finally re-building the ol’ blog and decided on the “Alexified” theme, (see link at bottom of this page), for a good starting point. I sincerely hope you all like the new look, but frankly all that matters is that I’m pleased with the results. The tinkering will continue for a day or two.
I suppose I would take pointers – especially from Lady Beth… A fellow has to keep his priorities straight don’t you know!
Anyhoo, I’m hoping this brighter, somewhat more modern look will bring you guys back more often for visits ~and~ encourage me to write more. I really do feel much better over all when I spend a couple of hours each day being a Wordsmith. Heck, the only things that make me feel better (other than time spent with my family) is time spent fishing or hunting/shooting. Speaking of shooting, I’ve made the comment before to expect more shooting related articles. Believe it! I’m determined to become a competitive shootist again despite my disabilities and I will succeed.
The Bull, out.
Think about it.
Bull, out!
The recent hurricanes and gasoline issues are proof of the existence of a new chemical element. A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named *Governmentium*. Governmentium (Gv) has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant Deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.
Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take over four days to complete. Governmentium has a normal half-life of 4 years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant Neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Governmentium’s mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes. This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass. When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium – an element which radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
Yes, I know this has been floated through many a mailbox. However, with gas hitting $3.00/gal. pretty much Nationwide – with not a single concern from anyone with real power in Washington – I thought it was rather timely that my old friend, Tim E., should forward this to me.
Soon to be back to riding horses,
Bull, out.
This morning it was announced that the rogue Islamic nation of terrorist thugs, Iran, has been elected to the United Nations group in charge of preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons!
Yeah, the same bunch of Muslim extremist that just announced they are enriching uranium in defiance of U.N. regulations/resolutions and threatened the Western world with 40,000 homicide bombers, are now – at least in part – in charge of the very group responsible for keeping them in order.
Someone please explain to me why, WHY I say, do we send so many millions of dollars to the continuing operation of this completely ineffectual organization?
This is just further proof that the U.N. is even more of a joke than its predecessor, the League of Nations. Hmmm… Wait. Now that I think about it, the United Nations is not a joke. It is an extreme hazard to all free people! Imagine the stupidity, the gall even, of electing Iran to a post in charge of the very rules said country is refusing to follow. I smell a payoff. Probably in oil. Don’t you?
Can you say “The fox is in the hen house”?
A very pissed Bull, out.
Yeah, it’s been a while since I posted. A general “funk” has been meandering through my life. A butt-kicking cough, a fresh injury to my back, and a general lack of internet interest have all contributed to my absence from the blog.
Then there is my favorite pass-time: Shooting.
Lately I’ve been continuing my work on the 7mm-08 Remington. Frankly, I can’t find a “bad” load for this cartridge. Using both light and heavy bullets, hitting very long range targets, (400+ meters) is ridiculously easy with my Remington 700 SPS. I’m also tinkering with the .204 Ruger. The amazing thing with this one is its trajectory. Trajectory makes one think of an arched flight path. The .204 Ruger is more like a laser! I see much fun in the future with this one!
This post, however, is about my favorite cartridge, the .45 Colt. Of late I’ve really been sending a lot of those big slugs down range from both the Ruger New Vaquero and the Winchester Trapper. Now here there are definite preferences in loads. Some combinations, are in a word, dreadful. Others are remarkable in accuracy and potency. I thought I’d take a few minutes to point out the best of the components I’ve found so far.
Brass: When it comes to buying your cases for the ol’ .45 Colt you need look no further than Starline. I use both the standard brass and the nickle-plated versions. The later for black-powder loads and “carry loads” that will spend a lot of time in leather loops. These babies are remarkably consistant in size right out of the box as well in weight. I have a lot of time to kill and tend to measure and weigh each and every case. When it comes to pure quality of product, Starline is second to none!
Primers: One brand – CCI. Period. End of report. In all of my years of shooting, sending literally hundreds of thousands of rounds downrange, I’ve never had a single failure to fire from a CCI primer, or for that matter any CCI rimfire round. This company also happens to offer a huge selection in ammo and components. I use this brand of primers in every load for every firearm. What more can I say?
Powder: I’m just beginning to tinker with Hodgdon’s Titegroup powder in the .45, so the jury is still out on that one. It has a reputation of “position insensitivity”. Something that does make a difference when using most modern powders in the cavernous .45 Colt case, designed as it was for blackpowder. I’ve personally noted the positional differences, (powder near or away from the primer), while using other powders. No failures to fire or squibs, but a definate change in velocity and point of impact. Now, did you notice where I said “most modern powders”? Case position isn’t an issue with a powder that properly fills a case. That is where my favorite powder to date comes in to its own. I’m talking about IMR Trail Boss powder. This new powder is a flake powder with each flake shaped like a wee doughnut and is so “fluffy” that a load can’t be double-charged without overflowing the case. A nice safety feature for the handloader. Relatively clean burning, and low pressures don’t hurt either. Accuracy with this powder has been top notch with every bullet I’ve tried, both jacketed and lead. Sure, you can’t “magnum-ize” the .45 Colt using this powder, but why would you want to do something like that anyway? If you want a .45 magnum, buy a .454 Casull or a .460. For me, I like the .45 Colt just as it is.
Bullets: Ahh… The “business end” of all these bits! Again, I’ve sent a bunch of different weights and styles of .45 bullets downrange. I’ve also developed preferences. In the lines of an “anti-personnel” round there is none better than the jacketed hollow point, 250 grain, Speer Gold Dot. Normally I’m strong on Hornady bullets, but in my own testing the Gold Dot beat out the XTP. Then there is the Rainier Bullets 250 grain Plated Flat Point. These are quickly becoming a true favorite in both my .45’s. Accurate, dependable, and no leading or lead vapors. All around a great bullets. When it comes down to the absolute most accurate bullet in both the Ruger and the Winchester, top honors has to go to the Hornady Cowboy. The one I’m using is the 255 grain, .454 caliber version of this swaged lead bullet. I first bought these for Cowboy Action shooting where all lead bullets are the law and ranges are danged short. I’ve slugged both guns and measured the throats of all six chambers in my Ruger. A .454 ball is really a bit on the large size, but I suppose that, and it being formed from soft virgin lead, is what helps this odd-ball bullet be so danged accurate. It is also externally lubed with a waxy substance that really works. Two hundred of these have been sent down the barrels of each of my .45’s and NO leading has occurred. None. Accuracy? How does consistantly pinging a 12 inch steel gong at 200 meters with a 16 inch, open sighted, carbine sound to you? Up to 100 meters with that same carbine is too easy to be fun. That’s when I use the 4 5/8 inch barrelled Ruger. 
Well, that’s my list on the .45 Colt. I hope this will help someone out there looking for some ideas for there own loads. At some point in the future I will post load data along with chronograph results.
Now I’m going to bed.
Bull, out.
Did you ever get to the point where you didn’t know whether to shyte or go blind?
I’m about at that point these days. That’s why I’ve not been posting. I’ve heard the speculation that I am sick again, or terribly unhappy, or some other felgercarb. For the record: The Bull is in pretty decent health all things considered. The Bull is happier than he has any right to be, both in his marriage and with Life in general. Hell, I’m even getting really stoked about shooting, and considering restarting my old habit of spending a minimum of one night each month under the stars for my Spiritual health.
No, it isn’t anything about my health or home that’s had me off the blog. Frankly, it’s the bloody news. No matter what good there is out there to be reported, no matter what the success – be it in battle with the Jihadist, or be it in the Gulf Coast reconstruction- you can be assured that it will be buried deep under all the garbage that can be found. That is what has me twisted. No more though! I may not know for sure whether to shyte or go blind, so The Bull will just close one eye and fart for ya.
So it is back to writing for me. On the blog, that is. My hand written Shooting Journal has maintained a rapid growth rate, ‘Tis only on line that I’ve been slack. Expect to see more shootin’ stuff, fiction stuff, memories, and camping thoughts. The Elections are coming soon enough, but for now I’m going to avoid writing on the news for a bit.
Omar the Bull, out.
Seems everyone is getting into the “MySpace” thing. I guess it is a blog system for those that don’t want to be bothered with any web design. Anyhoo, daughters Clancy & Kelli, and now Lady Beth have got the darned things. One of Lady Beth’s friends/co-workers had this wee quiz on her MySpace page. It being WAY too damned early on a Monday morning, I gave it a shot. Here’s what happened…
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You’re an Expert Kisser |
 You’re a kissing pro, but it’s all about quality and not quantity You’ve perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone’s socks off And you’re adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable |
Who knew?? [insert innocent look here]
Omar, out.
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