Congressman Jerrymander: Re EPA Lead Ban CC Letter

Dear Mr. FightinBluHen51:

Thank you for sending me a copy of your recent letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding a possible ban of lead in sporting ammunition.  

I feel very fortunate to be able to communicate regularly with the people of the 3rd Congressional District.  I travel home every evening – an opportunity many Members of Congress do not have – and find that I am able to do my job much better because I am in daily contact with the people I serve in the Congress.  I also appreciate hearing many different points of view as I consider issues in the House of Representatives.  I appreciate you letting me know of your concerns and hope that your correspondence elicits a satisfactory response.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me.  If I can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Sincerely,
John Sarbanes
Member of Congress

I LOVE MY CONGRESS CRITTER!  (sarcasm)  What a tool!  Obviously, he wasn't forced to take a stand or issue an opinion since they backed down on their lead ammo ban.  Writing to me to tell me that you enjoy keeping in contact with your constituents just because it's what, good Congressman business practice?  Yeah, ohhhkay.  I knew I wouldn't expect to see a whole lot said by this no load, but don't patronize me with boring drivel. 

"Elicits a satisfactory response?"  You didn't say ANYTHING about the topic at hand.  You find it fortunate for your reelection bid that 1) you have your daddy's name, 2) you're in a district Jerrymandered for your benefit, 3) and the EPA did you a favor and spared you having to take a position on this issue.  Look dude, we know your anti-gun, anti-hunting, anti-American tradition stance on damned near everything before you, so it isn't a surprise you jacked your we-we up into a whooo-haaaa and sat on the fence for this issue.  We wouldn't expect real leadership from you on any matter, just more 99% party line voting. 

Face-palm!  Is there anyone out there who can unseat this guy?  Hell, I'd take another Dem over this yahoo!  Seriously!  I might even consider switching my registration!  Yes, I actually said that. 

US Gov Enviro Policy Based Off Haywire Sat?

All while Discovery Channel Gunmen James J. Lee was creating his manifesto to save the tress, save the bees, save the whales, save that snail, it seems that he had bought into the false data set provided to his enviro-wacko heroes that is now reported to be completely inaccurate. 

In a little published article, the US Government has admitted that global warming data may be "too high" by some 10 to 15 degrees.  "NOAA-16," a weather sat, has been on the fritz for the better part of the last decade and just so happens to correspond to the lunacy period that is defined by the Gorecale, his film, and his eco-ilk and their hockey-stick of DOOM!  Maybe Lee decided he would get out of the game himself before the political movement was completely exposed for it's Sham-wow status.  Eco-Jihad?  Why not!

How bad is the data set?  Besides the aforementioned 10-15  degree average differences measured by Sat-16, the revolutionbroadcasting.com article states that some of the temps measured in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region hit highs of some 600+ degrees Fahrenheit!  Pure lunacy!  Those temperatures would place earth surface temps at a ratio of 3/4 of Mercury's.  Talk about hockey stick screwing (not skewing, screwing)!  These are the same statistics that the EPA, the Goreacle, Congressional leaders, and the President himself have used to hamstring American economic might at every chance they can get.  Instead of checking the calibration on a sensitive temperature sat, these numskulls have been claiming that carbon emissions are to blame.  No one questioned the validity of the science?!  Oh that's right consensus equals science in the eyes of the Ruling Class, especially when it is politically expedient to ruin the civil society. 

Does this mean that Federal Government and UN IPCC have used horrendous data to push for environmental change, or just more control over the citizens of the earth?  Well, perhaps Lee had one thing right, we should stop breeding complete morons that don't see the truth for what it is; green is after all the new red.  Perhaps we can convince our elected officials to stop reproducing hand-me-down life long politicians that run on past names to further hockey stick-it to our country. 

Summer of Recovery: Baltimore Construction Sheds Jobs

Ahhh, the grand summer of recovery!  How is it treating your local economy dear reader?  Is it recovering fast enough for you?  Or do you find yourself like me and are in a lethargic area that has been affected by non-prudent tax and spend liberal, state general assemblies? 

Hopefully you have inferred from the lead in that Baltimore and it's general metro area are not doing so good in the construction jobs department.  According to the B-more Biz Journal's article, the area has shed about 12% of it's labor for a total of 8,600 jobs lost.  That is good enough for a rank of 290 out of 337 metro areas based on percentage of change.  What jobs are being added seem to be stimulus driven, which means once they are gone, we will see another downward trend.  

There is no doubt that we have seen an increase in stimulus activity this summer," said Ken Simonson, the [Associated General Contractors of America] association's chief economist, in a statement.  "Unfortunately, that increase in stimulus activity is largely being overshadowed by continuing declines in overall demand for construction that are likely to persist well into next year." 

Despite the DC bedroom counties of Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties adding 8% for 2,800 constructions jobs in the year period ending July 2010, the health of the state economy is certainly not as good as one would like.  The weighty burdens of Owe'Malley's taxes and regulation have show a depressing trend in private sector construction that helps to provide income to Maryland families, and thus revenue to the state.  Obviously, Maryland has followed the way of the nation but with the horrendous rank in the 86th percentile, the current Governor has to shoulder some of the blame.  Coupled with a one billion dollar deficit heading into next fiscal year and even higher debt service in a deteriorating economy, hopefully the smart voters of the state will take this information to the polls and vote accordingly on November 2nd.

Semper Fi & Happy 100 Marine

From the feel good department, I had to share this link.  Samuel (Sam) Domino turned 100 back on July 12th and Leatherneck Magazine was there to cover the honors.  Having lived through the great depression, WWI & II, Korea and Vietnam, Chief Warrant Officer Domino got a wonderful birthday present from his brothers in the Corp. 

From one patriot to a far better and more deserving patriot, happy birthday Chief, Semper Fi and many more. 

Slice of Life: Burgers, Beer, Crabs, Family & Friends

Often times, as I write this blog, it is easy to get frustrated with the absurdity that is the news today.  While our freedoms are attacked from the death by 1000 paper cuts mentality that is the .gov establishment, it is hard to find quality time to just forget about things for a while.

So, while I was busy the prior weekend catching a boat load of fish with the wife and my parents, I didn't think twice about my blog, or politics.  (Ok, maybe that's a lie, I probably did).  Over this weekend, I repeated that opportunity while planning a little cookout with some family for Saturday night and then again on Sunday with some friends for crabs and beer.  Living in Maryland may have drawbacks, but the perks are sometimes worth the payout. 

Family is great.  They don't have to understand you to love you, and if they are like my family, the endless ribbings are a challenge unto themselves.  A few beers and shooting the breeze for an evening, while catching a bit of my Ravens in preseason football was a nice distraction.  No thinking needed, just enjoying life without all the worries.

I'm also fortunate in that my wife else enjoys my side of the family (like I, her's) and that she gets along so well with the younger generation.  The cousin offspring of my older cousins is the ripe age for rough play and hard sports, and I was envious that my bum knee kept me from returning the favor from decades ago.  Oh well, it'll be healthy again, and the next time there is a family sporting event, I'll be out there.

As we head into the Labor Day weekend, most of us will visit friends and family.  Use it as a good distraction.  Try to avoid politics and the upcoming election if you can.  Trust me, it will do you some good!