Pilot error led to strafing of SUV

Think you had a bad day?  It won’t seem so once you read this.

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — An F-16 pilot misidentified a rented sport utility vehicle when he blasted it with a 20mm cannon during a late-night training exercise in April, according to an Air Force investigation.

Filed under: Guns, Military

The United States Army Birthday

From left to right: Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Secretary Geren, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston and Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma.

Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the Global War on Terror, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 233rd birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong both here and abroad. Their willingness to sacrifice to build a better future for others and to preserve our way of life is without a doubt, the Strength of our Nation.

I decided to go riding…

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Obscenity or Art, One Reason I’m Still at Little Peeved at California

“In light of the public controversy surrounding my involvement in this case, I have concluded that there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial,” Kozinski wrote in his order.

 
AFP – Getty Images

California has redeemed itself, sort of. I’m proud to be a Californian again, kind of. Seems that Judge Alex Kozinski has recused himself from the pornography trial, but that unfortunately leaves Mr. Isaacs to continue to make the filth he’s become so adept at.

Roger Jon Diamond, attorney for a man being prosecuted on pornography charges, holds a copy of a letter from the judge in the case, declaring a mistrial and recusing himself, at a news conference at the attorney’s Los Angeles home, Friday, June 13, 2008. Diamond said he was very upset about the mistrial and was considering his options after it was learned the judge, Alex Kozinski, allegedly possessed pornography.

Now, will they file charges against this knucklehead again?  But, to be honest I hadn’t thought about the angle that Defense Attorney Diamond is worried about.

Diamond said he was certain jurors knew of the controversy but he had favored allowing the trial to proceed with Kozinski presiding, rather than simply changing judges.
“If we were to come back to court with a new judge, it would send a message to the jury that Judge Kozinski did something wrong, which is not true. The jury would get the impression that something naughty had occurred, which is not the case.”

So, maybe this will work out after all.  Prosecutors can use this episode should they bring charges again to their benefit.  Let’s hope they do and put this freak, Ira Isaacs away for a long, long time.

Filed under: Ass Clowns

One Reason I Hate Being From California

Have you heard about the 9th District Court of Appeals Case in California where an “artist” is defending his right to publish “art” including defecation, fetishes and bestiality?

Ira Isaacs readily admits he produced and sold movies depicting bestiality and sexual activity involving feces and urine. The judge warned potential jurors that the hours of fetish videos included violence against women, and many of them said they don’t want to serve because watching would make them sick to their stomachs.

In the article by Washington Post, we see that 50% of potential jurors were so disgusted with it all that they refused to serve or were released by Chief Judge Alex Kozinski.

Isaacs defense attorney had this to say.

“There’s no question the stuff is disgusting,” said Diamond, who has spent much of his career representing pornographers. “The question is should we throw people in jail for it?”

So, if the defense attorney admits it disgusting and half of all potential jurors refuse to sit the trial, is there really a case to support Isaacs claim of “artistic license”?

And here’s a real kick in the nether regions.  When asked by potential jurors about how much of this crap (no pun intended) they would have to watch, Judge Alex Kozinski replied they would have to watch over 5 hours of video and stated:

“I will be there watching with you. This is part of the job we’re doing.”

Which brings us to the next point as reported by AP:

LOS ANGELES – The chief judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals posted sexually explicit photos and videos – including one of a man cavorting with a sexually aroused farm animal – on a Web site he maintained that he has now blocked to the public, the Los Angeles Times reported today on its Web site.
The revelation about Judge Alex Kozinski came as opening statements were under way in a porn movie distributor’s obscenity trial he is presiding over in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

Which probably explains why he was so willing to watch over 5 hours of Ira Isaacs filth…  Tell me, do you not see a problem here?

Kozinski, 57, told the Times that he thought the material on his Web site, which included a video of a man cavorting with a sexually aroused farm animal, couldn’t be seen by the public. The judge, who said he didn’t believe any of the images were obscene, blocked access after the interview Tuesday evening, the Times said.

Should he be recused?  Should Kozinski be allowed to continue as a judge for that matter???  Once again, here’s the link to the 9th District Court so you can try and express your dismay and maybe get this doofus out of the Court Systems.

Filed under: Ass Clowns

Obama’s Community Blogs… It’s Open Season.

Seems that Barry Obama’s Web site has this nifty little thing called Community Blogs.  Unfortunately, they let just about anyone start one.

I found this one today.  Picture’s a little blurry, but hopefully you can read the owner’s name.

In case you can’t here’s the link…

Filed under: Democrats, Politics

Barack Obama: Change We Can Believe In | Event | National Call-in Day for Impeachment

Did  you know that last week was National Call-in Day for Impeachment for President Bush, Mr. Cheney et. al.???  Well, I guess the one million people mentioned below didn’t either, cuz nothing seemed to come of it.

Representative Conyers must be a little depressed, huh?  He gave a party and no one came.  What’s even more hysterical, is that only 12 people signed up to attend…  follow the link…

National Call-in Day for Impeachment (Organizing)

Today, Tuesday June 3, is the National Call-In Day for Impeachment. Take a moment right now and call Rep. John Conyers, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee at 202-225-5126, 202-224-3121, 202-225-3951, 313-961-5670, or 734-675-4084. Demand that articles of impeachment be introduced by July 4. Over one million people have voted to impeach Bush, Cheney and other high officials for high crimes and misdemeanors. It’s time for Congressman Conyers to hear from you.

Associated Groups:
0bama Worldwide, 1,000,000 Americans for Obama, A Global Community for Peace, A Step in the Right Direction, African Americans for Barack Obama, AIR AMERICA LISTENERS FOR OBAMA, Americans for Hope, Beat Hillary, Bitter folks for Obama, Black Designers Crafters and Artists for Obama, Black Folks for Obama, Black Women of Distinction, Blacks and Latinos UNITE for OBAMA ‘08, Bush Retirement Party, Capitol Hill Artists, Crafters, and Musicians for Obama, Citizens against Fox News, Crafters for Obama, East Carolina University, Film and Television Professionals for Obama, Generation Obama, Generation Obama-Washington, DC, Hawaii for Obama!, Heels for Obama, Jazz Artists and Lovers for Obama, Jewelry Artists for Obama, Myspacers for Obama ‘08!, NC for Obama, North Carolina Action Team, North Carolina School of the Arts, North Carolina Veterans For Obama, Northern Orange County for Obama, Obama’s ‘Say No to Stereotypes’ Club: Elitist Latte Drinkers, Prius Drivers are welcome!, One Million MySpace Friends for Obama’08!, Science Fiction Fans For Obama, The True American Dream, Triangle for Obama, Western North Carolina for Obama in 08, Women for Obama – DC/MD/VA/NC/NY/NJ/PA, Yes We Can

Barack Obama : : Change We Can Believe In | Event | National Call-in Day for Impeachment

Filed under: Democrats, Politics

Honor the fallen: DoD Identifies Army Casualties

This has not been a good couple weeks.  Our Civil Affairs community has lost another soldier.  MAJ Scott Hagerty was killed in action this week.

Unfortunately, the nature of our missions endangers our CA Soldiers daily by placing them deep into the battlefield with the role providing reconstruction efforts.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 480-08
June 05, 2008

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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 3 in Zormat, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

            Killed were:

            Maj. Scott A. Hagerty, 41, of Stillwater, Okla., who was assigned to the 451st Civil Affairs Battalion, Pasadena, Texas.

            Pfc. Derek D. Holland, 20, of Wind Gap, Pa., who was assigned to the 228th Brigade Support Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Bethlehem, Pa.

            For further information on Hagerty, media may contact the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command public affairs office at (910) 432-2035.

            For further information on Holland, media may contact the Pennsylvania Army National Guard public affairs office at (717) 861-8468.

DefenseLink News Release: DoD Identifies Army Casualties

Filed under: Civil Affairs, Military

Honor the fallen: Navy Lt. Jeffrey A. Ammon

Unfortunately, one more of my past students has fallen in combat.  Lt. Ammon graduated from one of our classes and deployed to Afghanistan shortly after.  Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Navy Lt. Jeffrey A. Ammon, 37, of Orem, Utah; assigned to the Commander Navy Region Northwest, Bangor, Wash., and was serving in Afghanistan as a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni; died May 20 in Aband District, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Bangor Navy engineer killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press

BANGOR, Wash. — A nuclear submarine engineer has been killed by a homemade bomb in Afghanistan, where he was working with a reconstruction team by making small businesses loans.

The Defense Department says 37-year-old Lt. Jeffrey Ammon died Tuesday from injuries sustained while working with the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Ghazni.

He was attached to Navy Region Northwest at Bangor, where a spokesman, Sean Hughes, says Ammon had been in Afghanistan 14 months.

Honor the fallen: Navy Lt. Jeffrey A. Ammon

Filed under: Civil Affairs, Military

Brigitte Bardot convicted in race case – CNN.com

If this does not bring fear to your heart, then you have no appreciation of the freedoms of speech.

A Paris court on Tuesday convicted Brigitte Bardot of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying France.

Europe is falling!  I’m too astounded for words…

Brigitte Bardot convicted in race case – CNN.com

Filed under: Global Threats, Muslim, Politics, Religion