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General, has the Southern Command weathered Leon in acceptable form? Did things get bad enough to remind you of your time in the Dakotas?

Darth, how is winter treating the Realm?

It seems that the price people are willing to pay for tickets to the Super bowl have been going down, the current price being just under $1800 a head. Even this *low* price is out of reach to most Americans.  In addition, it seems that the lowest price tickets for regular season tickets are about a hundred dollars. With the average player salary being about $1.9 million dollars, pro football is most assuredly not a poor man’s game.

While I personally would not be caught dead paying these prices to be entertained, I have no quarrel with those who do. However I do have a question. Professional athletes and other top rank entertainers make a tremendous amount of money working in a vocation which really contributes very little to our society, and the left has no problem; Let a man who runs a company which provides jobs to tens of thousands of people make the same money, and the left screams bloody murder. Where is the logic here?

This mainly will concern those Denizens in Texas, but still….should this surprise ANYONE when it concerns the party of the arse??!!

Seems the Demonscum candidate for Texas governor, Wendy Davis, used their typical modus operandi party line thinking SHE wouldn’t get discovered.

Guess what Wendy, we knew you were a habitual liar. Most Texans are not the bleating sheep (and we have a hell of a lot more common sense too!) that the MSM you so heavily rely on to spew the lies coming from your lying piehole thinks we are. You are so finished as a political candidate. BUH BYE. SO SAD. SO LONG. PLEASE do let the door hit your a$$ on the way OUT OF THE STATE!

Greg Abbott is clearly a better gubernatorial choice. And he’s also the choice that the Generalette and myself support to boot.

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“Binghampton”? 🙂

Here we have yet another example of the State punishing those who choose to do things their own way! Depending on how the morning goes, I will have comments later.

Anyone here?

Bueller. Bueller.

Anyone. {crickets chirp loudly}

SG RAYEGUN: Airman, didn’t you pass my order for the ALL CLEAR back on the first of the month? {turns to Airman Wazowski standing at the console nearby, and promptly has to look down due to the airman’s diminutive stature}

AIRMAN WAZOWSKI:{cringing and in a sheepish voice, adjusting his glasses} Yes General Rayegun. We actually issued it twice an hour until 0900. We are still looking into possible reasons for the lack of chatter.

SG RAYEGUN: Hmmm, keep me informed with the routine updates. {turns to open the door and starts to walk out}

SG RAYEGUN:{in the doorframe, turns back around} And get someone in here from Environmental Control ASAP, sounds like Jiminy and the whole clan are having a concert again!

AIRMAN WAZOWSKI: Yessir! {salutes semi-crisply and immediately grabs the phone}

SG RAYEGUN:{mumbling to himself} I swear the new recruits coming out of Basic Training are getting more and more one-eyed myoptic. And why can’t they salute properly anymore????

Yes, that time of year once again rolls around.

MEH.

No big plans or anything, just going to quietly hang out with the Generalette today. Oh yeah, and “GUNS UP”. Tech wrecked ’em in the Holiday Bowl!!

Darth, Vicar, if you need me please leave word at the front gate and the Security Forces personnel will relay your message.

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DIS chu’ botIvjaj!

qaStaHvIS DISvam, reH qaDmeylIj DacharghmeH yapjaj HoSlIj, ‘ej not nIHoSmoHtaHbogh qaDmey DaHutlhjaj.

(May you all enjoy the new year!

During this year, may you always be strong enough to overcome your challenges, and may you never lack for challenges to keep you strong.)

Qapla’!

KORRIOTH:&#160 And with a tolerable accent, too.&#160 You honor us, Admiral.

VENOMOUS:&#160 I try.

Happy New Year, Denizens.

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.

Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.

While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

—Luke 2:1-20 (NASB)

And may God add His blessings to the reading of His holy Word.

Merry Christmas, Denizens.&#160 This season, more than any other – remember why.

General Claus’ Visit

_g. _ODCSLOG will assign one each Sleigh, miniature, M-66, and eight (8) deer, rein, tiny, for use of MG Claus’ driver who, in accordance with current directives and other applicable regulations, must have a valid SF 56 properly annotated by Driver Testing; be authorized rooftop parking and be able to shout “On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, up Comet, up Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen.”

_2._ MG Claus will enter quarters through standard chimneys. All units without chimneys will draw Chimney Simulator, M-6, for use during ceremonies. Chimney simulator units will be requested on Engineer Job Order Request Form submitted to the Furniture Warehouse prior to 19 December 2009, and issued on DA Form 3161, Request for Issue or Turn-In.

_3._ Personnel will be rehearsed on shouting “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.” This shout will be given on termination of General Claus’ visit. Uniformity of shouting is the responsibility of division chiefs.

__CHRISTOPHER K. RINGLE__
Colonel, US
OIC, Special Services

At ease, troops.&#160

This is an example of Federal government logic, do we really want them managing our health care?

Those were the words of our President on this day in 1941. Today most folks seem to have forgotten what happened shortly after 0700 at Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. While I could rant and rave about how we so quickly forget, such a rant would be misplaced and wrong headed. The Japanese attack happened 72 years ago, and it is fitting and proper that while we should not forget, we should also move on. We best honor those who gave their lived in our nation’s defense by working to make something of ourselves, our community and our nation, not by continual mourning.

As I understand history, this has been the nature of Humanity for most of our existence. Our ancestors would honor and mourn their dead, but they would quickly move on. The nature of life and death in the past demanded this. In times gone by death was a part of daily life. Accident and disease killed people every day and the grind of daily life left little time for grieving or for dwelling on memorials.

Today our success in extending human life, and in making that life easier and more disease free has given us an odd desire to dwell on those who have died. In doing this we help no one, the living or the dead. Yes, we should remember and grieve for those who are taken from us, especially those who are taken by tragedies such as Pearl Harbor, Oklahoma city and Sandy Hook, but if you would truly honor them, move on, do not dwell on the tragedy, but look forward to the life yet to come.

On this national day of Thanks giving I am mulling over tome of the things for which I give thanks. Right at the top of the list is that God sent his son as the perfect sacrifice for my sins. On a more human level, God has allowed me an amazing family all of whom are healthy, fed, clothed and who have a roof over their heads. As I look at the world around me, I realize just how fortunate this makes me and my family.

We in the USA have our poor and destitute, but even they as a class have much for which to be thankful. American poor are still better off than about 80% of the world’s people, and unlike many in other nations, our poor have the opportunity to improve their circumstances.

As we celebrate this day of prayer and thanksgiving, we need to remember those who are still struggling to recover from natural disaster, who are in fear of their lives because of beliefs they hold, those who are oppressed because they are of the wrong race or sex, and those who are dealing with ongoing, or terminal health issues.

Last but certainly not least, I ask that we give thanks for the service of those in our armed forces who serve far from home defending our freedom from those who would take it from us.

From all of us here at the Southern Command, to all of you — may you have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to take a few moments to say a prayer for all the men and women serving in our military stationed overseas this Holiday season. Also be sure to give thanks at your meal for those veterans past and present who have made the choice to serve our country’s military that ensured our freedom to enjoy that meal today.

On to the update.

If you’ve been following the recent announcements from the Command Public Affairs office, you’ll already know that the Generalette and I are in the process of getting licensed as a foster/adopt home. Well this week, the final piece of the pre-licensure puzzle was completed. The home study. The agency we are going through did approve our home, which is what we were hoping for. Now our license package gets typed up and submitted to CPS (aka Child Protective Services) for the final licensing steps. Should take about two weeks to complete and the license to get sent out. Once we get the rubber-stamp approval from CPS, that’s when the fun begins. It’s at that point that we could get the call that there is a child for us to take in. As you can imagine, the Generalette is almost beside herself with anticipation. On top of it all, the Christmas season is a huge deal for her and her family.

More details as they become available.

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Those of you who have read me for any&#160 length of time – well, you probably knew it was coming all along, didn’t you? – but you know damned well what this is.

For now, click the link.&#160 Go ahead.&#160 Click it.&#160 You know you want to.

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That’s right, sportz fanz:&#160 It’s vacation time for His Rudeness&#153.&#160 A chance to Get Away From It All&#153, as it were.

We’re out of money at the moment, so it’s gonna be a staycation, which will give us enough time to finish decorating the new digs.

MRS. VENOMOUS:&#160 Along with other&#160 stuff…right, sweetie…???

VENOMOUS:&#160

Vicar, General – you guys have the conn.&#160 General…when you’re done chlorinating the gene pool of Twinkie-hating union goons down there in the Southern Command&#153, could I borrow another squadron of those black helicopters…?&#160