Hello All,
I have been looking at Presidential Executive Orders issued through both our present and past Presidents. While most are worthwhile, and surpass the BS usually passed by Congress, I will offer my own opinion and here starts my eventual Executive Orders.
Numero Uno: My bad. We speak English. Number One:
In times of Financial Strife in America, all Members of the Federal Government ( to include the Judicial, Legislative and Executive Branches ) earning over $75,000 per Annam shall have their holdings and earning withheld by 20% to ensure and aid the Economy and those of less fortune, to include those persons displaced by Companies that close and returning Veterans in time of need.
I would like to add more to this, much like Congressional folks like to turn in Bills in excess of 1,600 pages...yet it likely, that even in these simple words and terms, that Congress would VETO this....if they had the chance.
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/2012.html
The link above shows many of President Obama's Executive Orders issued in 2012.
If you think his orders are better than my first one....listed above, then please disregard my blog and pray for a better future....on the moon.
Grace, Peace and Solitude,
Trevor M Dodge
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Time to talk turkey....or the impending gun issues.
Hello all,
Been slightly under the weather lately, but after seeing so much of 'this' and 'that' , I feel it is my duty, er civic responsibility to let you know how it is....or should be.
If the shooter in Newtown Conn hadn't killed his mother, I would have held her criminally liable, since all the fire arms he used, belonged to her.
Many years ago, when I entered Federal Service in the ARMY, I had the opportunity to fire the M16A1. That was the gun that last saw service in Vietnam and could fire full auto ( and empty a 30 round magazine in little more than a second ). Also, I should note, that even a person with weapons knowledge would barely be able to hold a weapon like that on target while firing. It pulled up and to the right for me, and up and to the left on others.
Do I feel that 'law abiding' citizens should be able to own an M16, AK47 or another type of machine gun that fires full auto? No.
Do I feel that 'Military and Veterans' should be able to own an M16, AK47 or another type of machine gun that fires full auto? No.
It only takes one instant to go from peaceful to complete mayhem.
Who decides? The gun owner, the seller. The all-too-common " It's a collectors item ".
According to news stories, my 1863 ( replica ) Zouave Muzzle Loader is an "Assault Weapon" due to the fact it has a bayonet attachment. My Taurus Millennium 9, with a 15 round clip and 'pistol grip' would actually be more of an 'assault weapon".
I am not saying, nor is the government currently saying, " We are going to stomp all over your 2nd Amendment ", but, some weapons certainly don't belong in the hands of even an un-average Joe.
I believe that we need better Mental Health Care, we need Better Registration Etiquette and we need better Accountability.
I hope everyone has a peaceful weekend. I will have some cold medicine and rest up for the week ahead! Cheers!
Trevor M Dodge
Been slightly under the weather lately, but after seeing so much of 'this' and 'that' , I feel it is my duty, er civic responsibility to let you know how it is....or should be.
If the shooter in Newtown Conn hadn't killed his mother, I would have held her criminally liable, since all the fire arms he used, belonged to her.
Many years ago, when I entered Federal Service in the ARMY, I had the opportunity to fire the M16A1. That was the gun that last saw service in Vietnam and could fire full auto ( and empty a 30 round magazine in little more than a second ). Also, I should note, that even a person with weapons knowledge would barely be able to hold a weapon like that on target while firing. It pulled up and to the right for me, and up and to the left on others.
Do I feel that 'law abiding' citizens should be able to own an M16, AK47 or another type of machine gun that fires full auto? No.
Do I feel that 'Military and Veterans' should be able to own an M16, AK47 or another type of machine gun that fires full auto? No.
It only takes one instant to go from peaceful to complete mayhem.
Who decides? The gun owner, the seller. The all-too-common " It's a collectors item ".
According to news stories, my 1863 ( replica ) Zouave Muzzle Loader is an "Assault Weapon" due to the fact it has a bayonet attachment. My Taurus Millennium 9, with a 15 round clip and 'pistol grip' would actually be more of an 'assault weapon".
I am not saying, nor is the government currently saying, " We are going to stomp all over your 2nd Amendment ", but, some weapons certainly don't belong in the hands of even an un-average Joe.
I believe that we need better Mental Health Care, we need Better Registration Etiquette and we need better Accountability.
I hope everyone has a peaceful weekend. I will have some cold medicine and rest up for the week ahead! Cheers!
Trevor M Dodge
Monday, January 7, 2013
My happiest New Year
Hello all,
Got my computer back today which is small potato's compared to other news.
First and foremost, today it was confirmed that I am a dad. I had a previous relationship that ended shortly before my enlistment in the Army. Long story short, my daughter, after questioning her heritage, among other things...found me on Face Book. We caught up with her and her partner on New Years Eve and I submitted a DNA test...not to hope and deny, but to affirm what I knew in my heart for so many years. I am a dad! We have much to catch up on, but since Dec. 31st, we know she will be a welcome addition to our family!
Second,
I make a mean pumpkin roll. Let me re-phrase that. I bake an awesome pumpkin roll. I cannot sell them out of state or country yet, but took a regular recipe and literally turned it inside out. If you like the dessert or want to see what I've done....click the link.
https://www.facebook.com/TrevorsTwistedPumpkinRolls
I am in such good spirits right now. Wow. All is well.
Catch up again soon,
Trevor M Dodge
Got my computer back today which is small potato's compared to other news.
First and foremost, today it was confirmed that I am a dad. I had a previous relationship that ended shortly before my enlistment in the Army. Long story short, my daughter, after questioning her heritage, among other things...found me on Face Book. We caught up with her and her partner on New Years Eve and I submitted a DNA test...not to hope and deny, but to affirm what I knew in my heart for so many years. I am a dad! We have much to catch up on, but since Dec. 31st, we know she will be a welcome addition to our family!
Second,
I make a mean pumpkin roll. Let me re-phrase that. I bake an awesome pumpkin roll. I cannot sell them out of state or country yet, but took a regular recipe and literally turned it inside out. If you like the dessert or want to see what I've done....click the link.
https://www.facebook.com/TrevorsTwistedPumpkinRolls
I am in such good spirits right now. Wow. All is well.
Catch up again soon,
Trevor M Dodge
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Happy New Year!
Hello friends and readers,
Not long ago, my computer was attacked by one of those virus that I warned about early on in my blog. The link was to a 'purported' new Anti Virus software of all things. Nothing is sacred. Hope to be back blogging soon.
So much has happened recently that I couldn't possibly blog about everything so I will leave with this....
Sadness in Conn, Build Hope and look forward to Brighter Days. Fiscal Cliff .... avoided? I harken back to days when voters held the real power and ability to affect legislation. Would be nice if we could return to those days. Happy New Year!
Trevor M Dodge
Not long ago, my computer was attacked by one of those virus that I warned about early on in my blog. The link was to a 'purported' new Anti Virus software of all things. Nothing is sacred. Hope to be back blogging soon.
So much has happened recently that I couldn't possibly blog about everything so I will leave with this....
Sadness in Conn, Build Hope and look forward to Brighter Days. Fiscal Cliff .... avoided? I harken back to days when voters held the real power and ability to affect legislation. Would be nice if we could return to those days. Happy New Year!
Trevor M Dodge
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