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Fellow news hounds:_______________ Found this while looking for some other "Tea Party" stuff. It must be the source of what i saw at noon: Text of interviews dont change the analysis above. They are worried (...I believe...). Link here: WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Wamp and Haslam speak about Tea Party's support for Ramsey Check this out fromm the American Spectator Blog earlier this year (Feb. 23, 2010): Link here: http://spectator.org/archives/2010/02/23/tea-party-tennessee More news: Check this link out, Tea Party related and hilarious ---it's great: http://bluecollarrepublican.com/blog/?p=6051 Leroy

All:__________________ Here is a quick news update and some hillside analysis from yours truly from our "news bunker" hidden in the hills of East Tennessee. Was watching one of the Knoxville TV stations for the noon news and weather. There was a segment interviewing Haslam and Wamp; asking about the gubernatorial primary. Haslam was cordial and confident. He spoke in kind generalities. Wamp made quite a stump speech about the 'tea party folks" not being united in their support. He said that there was not a clear "tea party" movement in Tennessee, and that "tea party" organizations were fractured in their support of various candidates. He seemed to be disparaging any "consensus' tea party candidate endorsement as small potatoes. This means one of two things to me; the first, he could have been ambushed by a reporter who wanted to cast him in a poor light to give cover to the Demorats or Haslam. The second, he is genuinely worried about Ramsey and is seeking to paint him and the "tea party" folks as political minor leaguers. A move that I think is an abysmally foolish mistake in judgment for a politician. Having said all that; and to give "Stateline" (...my pet name for Wamp...) the benefit of the doubt; he sometimes sticks his foot in his mouth and doesn’t mean things the way they come out. Conclusion: I believe both Wamp and Haslam are genuinely worried about Ramsey; but they don’t want to telegraph the message to anyone that they are. I say, keep up the good work Ron and "tea party" operatives. We could use a good housecleaning in Tennessee!! Thats all from the "news bunker" Leroy reporting.

I agree. I really like the Walther. Been wanting one; but havent shelled out the cash yet. I edc a baby glock (...weighs 19 oz empty...). They aren't too heavy; just a bit blocky. The PPS is almost the same oa size and weight; just thinner. More than that, its a Walther --- great quality, a bit more cost. Kind regards, Leroy

Amen brother!! A truly American hero! God bless!! Leroy

Lester:______________ I suspect that that the magnetic material in the guide rod is a martensitic stainless steel (400 series). Martensitic stainless is harder than the 300 series steels; and most are magnetic, as i remember. That being said; my guess is that making a guide rod from 300 series stainless would be ok. The springs may cut the rod a little bit; but it will be pleny strong for that particular use. All it does is to keep the spring straight during recoil. There are those, im sure, who would advise against using a 300 series stainless because it is a bit softer and subject to galling; but i cant see that happening with a recoil guide rod. I would get out my tools and make me a custom guide rod if i wuz you and have a big time doing it!! Let us know how it turns out. PS: Wouldnt bother with the aluminum guide rod job. Aluminum is too soft. Kind regards, Leroy

Glad to have ya! Kind regards, Leroy

prayers being said. Kindest regards, Leroy

MS Malveaux is either a foolish woman or a political hack. I strongly suspect she is the latter. Her dream (...and, I believe, nobama's dream too...) is one laced in the old Liberation Theology teachings that postulate that all people of color are mistreated and it is their right and duty to rectify this "wrong". They are committed socialists and are working mightily to remake this country into a socialist "workers paradise" (...with them, of course, at the top...). They believe that they and they alone, should be the political masters of this country. They see a country based on principles far different from those on which this country was founded. It is no wonder to me that they don’t celebrate the Fourth of July. We in this country have enjoy(ed) (...up to now, at least...) so much freedom and prosperity that Ms Malveaux, and others like her, can create a grotesque reality in which many academians and others of like mind can be on the dole making a six figure salary in some private (...or, in many cases, a state ...) college somewhere; and still believe that they are downtrodden, discriminated against, and put-upon "second class citizens". They then take a solemn vow to save their lesser brothers and sisters from this same imagined fate; and teach the foolish this same tired old socialist malarkey to a new generation of the foolish and impressionable (...thankfully, many do not seem to believe this groteques lie...). All the while preaching for the destruction of the very system and set of values that brought them to the party to begin with. The whole spectacle is, indeed, a sickening sight to behold. It is a sight that could only happen in America where we honor individual freedoms (...speech, association, religion...) and the right of self-determination; no matter how heinous the speech and grotesque the self-determination. I wonder how these chumps would fare being academians in a real oppressive, totalitarian socialist "workers utopia" like the one ole Josef Stalin ran? That is exactly what they seem to want; remember, as the great Nobama said to the Republicans : " You need to do what we say ( ...my addition to the quote; and an accurate one I believe...), We won the election. We have the keys now, and we wont give em back!..." I think it is ironic that the only people in the whole world who are free and think that this socialist drivel will work (...with them, of course, as the exalted leaders...) reside in the USA. The Russians and the Red Chinese don’t even believe this stuff. Remember, elections have consequences. Vote early and often!! SMITH: Thanks for posting this little bit of socialist musing. There is, indeed, a big lesson in it. By the way; Ms. Malveaux aint a Fredrick Douglas. Keep up the good work!! Food for thought. Leroy

Dear folks:_______________ If you ever had any doubts about what Kagan (...and Nobama; Kagan's alter ego --I believe...) believes in regard to politics, economic theory, and equality of peoples; I urge you to read this very carefully. This is really who the Demorats are at this juncture in history. It is taken from the Libertarian Republican Blog. Link here: Libertarian Republican Text here: This is exactly why you cannot afford to be ambivalent about elections, politics, or freedom... . Remember, elections do have serious consequences. The greatest legacy that most presidents have is nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court Justices. Those appointments stretch far passed any individual president's terms. The real tragedy for us is that she will, most likely, be confirmed. Food for thought. Leroy

Lunar:____________ You might want to consider something like #4 shot in your shotgun. Some folks like the real fine shot, like 7 1/2; but i dont. I think it is too light. You might want to do some reading here: Shotgunworld.com • View forum - Tactical/HD Shotguns. Here is another good resource about shotgun loads : http://www.ar15.com/content/page.html?id=176 Personally, I like #4 buckshot followed by #00 or # 000. Hope this helps. Lind regards, Leroy

Jeff:______________ Thanks for the review. I take it that the Geissele trigger does not need adjustment. Is it the "non adjustable" one? Been thinkin about one of these myself. Many thanks. Leroy

Button and all:________________ The cartridge WAS ORIGINALLY a black powder cartridge (...as was the 38 special, and others like the 44 special, 45 colt, etc...). You can (...as you have...) buy modern loads loaded with smokeless powder. The original loads up to about 1920 or so were black powder loads (...you can probably find them too...). The major cartridge companys loaded both smokeless and black powder loads right up to the 1930's. Most of them dropped the black powder loadings by WW2. Smokeless powder didn't come around until about 1916 or so. Any cartridge designed and produced before that date is automatically a "black powder" cartridge. Sorry for the confusion. Kind regards, Leroy

Plenty of Rugers at our house too!! Glad to have ya!!! Kind regards, Leroy

I like it!!! Thanks for posting this neat article! Keep up the good work! Kind regards, Leroy

RIS:___________ I THINK that the old 38 S & W is a blackpowder cartridge that was introduced by Smith and Wesson in the 1800s with their first small frame double action pistols --- both the old "top break" and swing cylinder (...modern, solid frame...) models. It seems to me that the bullet diameter is greater than the .357 diameter that the "special" uses -- i want to say it is in the .360 range. I THINK they originally used a "heel" type bullet; which is the same diameter as the OD of the cartridge; with a smaller "tail" inserted in the case mouth. I have seen some great old pre-war small frame snubbies (..."I" frames, i think --- the fathers of the modern "J" frames...). I'm an older guy and used to see some old 38 S & W snubbies when i was a boy, some 50 or so years ago ---many in excellent condition. An excellent source for finding out about the 38 S & W is the Roy Jenks book on the "History of Smith & Wesson". I've got it somewhere, but cant find it at the moment. all that being said, i havent seen a 38 S & W in years. You may want to check out this link too: Reloading .38 S&W Page I'm sure some other old time Smith and Wesson guys will furnish more information. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Leroy

Me too!! How do ya set it as the default? Leroy

I fully agree. My problem with Haslam is his friends. See post here: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tennessee-politics-legislation/22067-republican-gov-candidate-3.html#post292774 Check this post too: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/newsworthy-reports/26282-cobbins-guilty-first-degree-murder-channon-2.html#post348657 Keep up the good work. Kind regards. Leroy

As i remember, this is not "new" news. These issues have come up before all thru our history. As others have said; you are principally responsible for protecting yourself and you always have been. Moral of the story; the state cannot (...and many times will not...) protect you and your family. They cannot be everywhere. Arm yourselves and become proficient in their use. Kind regards, Leroy

I heartily agree. Let's wait and see before we get too overheated. Keep up the good work! Kind regards, Leroy

I fully agree. The good news is that Stark is 78 years old. We can only hope that God in His Greatness calls this socialist trash home soon to be with his buddies Byrd and Kennedy. That being said; there is little chance of unseating him because of his constituency. To check these (...and other clowns out...) use this neat website that shows the various states congressional districts : California Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Leroy

To stir this hornet's nest up a bit; I agree fully with Mark. There are very powerful forces, principally in the Demorat party that are, indeed, trying (...and succeeding in many parts of the country like several rust belt states, the northeast, and that mecca kalefornia...) who want to change the capitalist and self-reliant principles that this country was founded on to the socialist utopian dream of "…from each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. …" baloney. When you take the time to think about what is going on; you will soon come to the conclusion that about one third of the voting population still believes in the capitalist / self reliance ideal, about one third believes in the socialist ideal, and one third just get drug along by whatever bunch is doing the best job of articulating their particular message. The current demorat administration proves just how tenuous the freedom/socialism battle is; because with a mere 5 million vote majority; the socialists among us were able to drag this country hard left and make progress the socialists had not made since the "New Deal". This happened, I believe, because the Republicans ran an RINO candidate that no real, conservative, Republican or independent that loves liberty could back (...so they thought...). They bought the "Hope and Change" baloney, and look what it has brought; the greatest assault on capitalism that we have seen in modern times. The American voter threw a tantrum (...a well deserved one, I believe...) at the republicans who traded the capitalist/ self reliant ideal for the old governing master idea and voted in the "Hope and Change" party. The good news is in modern times (since about 1976), the Demorat party has had to rely on a combination of telling lies about who they really are and voter dissatisfaction with the Republicans to get elected. Jimmy Carter (...the dumbest president in modern times...) was elected because the American voter was incensed that Gerald Ford (...an unelected president in his first term...) pardoned Nixon, and gave the impression that the governing elites were above the law. The great Bill Clinton was elected because he said: "I’m not like them left wing Demorats...". We could probably quibble about that a bit ---HEHEHE. Most recently, the great Nobama was elected because he ran on "Hope and Change" and ran against a weak RINO Republican and a Republican White House and Congress who had forgotten who elected them, and what they were really there to do. I believe that voter dissatisfaction will throw this bunch of chumps out as well. The moral of this little epistle: There are, indeed, very powerful forces in this country who would demand that we change this country from a capitalist system to a socialist utopia (…with them, of course, as the exalted leaders; and you as their serfs…). The Demorat party as it has been constituted for many years, is indeed, the party of socialism. There are those (…including yours truly…) who believe the Republican party has abdicated its long held role of espousing smaller government, capitalism, and conservative principles. That is why they were thrown out. The Republicans had better wake up, or they will morph into the demorat party and the real Republicans will become a third party (…think Tea Party…). RE: The issue of “cheap labor”. The illegal argument is an interesting one. The Demorats want amnesty for illegals because they see them as a new voting block and a group of new socialist serfs that will help them to bring in the new socialist utopia. Some Republicans see the illegals as a labor pool to do the work that the “sons and daughters” of the kingdom will not do. The fact of the matter is that two things will have to happen; both of which factions in both parties will have to accept. The first is that the sons and daughters of this country will have to accept the idea that they need to go to work in the first place; that there aint no ‘Rainbow Stew”; that no body, especially government, owes them a living; and that ALL work is honorable. In short, it is the idea of self-reliance and that “you are responsible for you”. That means rejecting the social drivel about being mistreated and the elitist lie that says that some labor is beneath the dignity of certain groups of people. The second is that we are simply going to have to secure our borders and fix the problem of illegals in this country; no matter how painful that will be for both the Demorats and the Republicans. Don’t be dragged off in the woods with the drivel about this economy needing illegals to do work that no one else will do. If you change the culture and attitude that a majority of unemployed sons and daughters of the kingdom have toward work in this country; you will fix the “labor problem”. The “cheap labor” issue is a construct that factions of both sides of the political spectrum are using to try to feather their respective political nests with. It aint about social justice, fairness, or the American ideal --- It’s about partisan politics --- pure and simple!!! Food for thought. Kind regards, Leroy

I like Ramsey!! You cant vote for "none of the above". If you do, you will get what you have now. Food for thought. Leroy

I'd say you are right on the nickel. I've got it's brother (...factory nickel...) downstairs in the gunsafe. The S & W 39 and 59 were built in anticipation of the military going over to the 9mm standard. They were sold to several police departments. I always liked the look and feel of the 39. They are a great shooter. The original 39's had checkered walnut grips with the old time S & W medallions. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Leroy

Craig:_________ I own and used to regularly shoot the first light weight 1911; the colt lightweight commander. They are a 4 1/4 inch aluminum alloy frame 45 acp. They carry very well (...to me, much better than a steel 1911--- that few ounces of weight reduction means more than you would think...) and they shoot like a regular steel 1911. They will climb higher in recoil than a steel gun because they are lighter. They are just as accurate and just as reliable as their all steel brothers. I like em!! RE: The glock 36. I like em. You cant beat the price. They are just as reliable as a 1911. I edc a glock 33. Just a bit smaller than the glock 36. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Leroy

Glad to hear it!!!! Leroy