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Submitted by security_six on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 4:42pm.
My webpage that is. I'm working on getting content up for it. Give me a little time, especially as I work with the new development tools. If you have something really interesting to say, I will be putting up a "guest blog" section as well. Edit: "Vermin of the Week" is up as well.
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Nazis used the term vermin a lot...
Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 9:55am.Hitler also went to art
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 10:08am.The site's lookin' good Six.
Demonizing and dehumanizing people...
Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 11:08am.Then don't read it.
Submitted by Ehver Green on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 11:10am.How's about...
Submitted by Rick on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 11:14am...."poop head of the week?"
> It's OK to be nice. <
enpen's social contract
see? that's much better...
Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 11:19am.Oh crud
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:26pm.It's a joke from Futurama. Morbo the newscaster finished a report with "....and that's why the third-graders at P.S. 139 are Morbo's Vermin of the Week."
I thought it was funny and a good way for me to showcase what I disaprove of. I am rather pissed off to be lumped with Nazi's in that regard. I consider Obama and Hillary a threat to the well being of this nation, and think they should be eliminated from politics through politcal means. And that is why they are my Vermin of the Week.
On the other hand, this much criticism means people are looking at and reading my page. :-) Thanks for looking guys!
I may tone down the final statement, but Vermin of the Week stays up. (Until Fox decides they don't like me using a line from one of their shows)
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
"elimination through swift and powerful force"...
Submitted by The Original Yoda on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:58pm.Well
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 1:10pm.I don't wear one everyday, and I had just knocked back a couple of brews AND was trying to deal with a stressful day at work. My anger came out there in a safe fashion.
Plus you misunderstand what I mean when I say "I hope I don't have to kill someone" I'm saying that I hope a situation does not arise where I would have to use my weapon to defend myself. Not that I'm looking for or hoping for that situation, but on the odd chance it arises that I can get out of it without pulling the trigger.
Some people understand what I am saying there, but they are also people who wear weapons for work or protection. Very few people actually want to use their weapons except on the range or hunting. Ever. And we hope that nothing will arise that will require us to use those tools. Be we also hope for the strenght of will and character to do so, as failing to do so will result in a greater harm to ourselves or an innocent third party.
It's difficult to explain to someone who does not carry a gun.
I never want to have to be in the situation where I must draw and fire my weapon in self defense or to stop a violent crime. But I would want even less to be in a situation where I needed my weapon and I didn't have it.
The taking of a human life is something I could happily live the rest of my life without ever doing. But I will choose my own life or the life of an innocent third party over the life of a person trying to commit a deadly violent act.
That is what I hope to never have to do.
It would weigh on my mind more heavily to see another person die or be seriously harmed through my inaction or inability to act or for me to face the same risks (if I get killed, nothing is going to weigh heavily on my mind, although sitting in a wheelchair paralyzed will cause me to second guess my actions for the rest of my life)
Does this make sense? I want to never face the situation where I must use my weapon, but I wish to be prepared should such a situation occur. We never know what the day will bring, we can assess risks and likelyhoods of events, and take precautions to avoid suspicious circumstances, but people still get stabbed, attacked raped, and have their homes invaded. Criminals still rob banks while we are cashing our checks, or try to knock over a grocery store while we are getting a our dinner and a movie.
I'm sorry if I have scared you, and I will tone down what I wrote on the page. It's easy to be harsh and bitter over the net. That's what feedback is for, to let the author know when they have gone too far for their audience.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
HI S6
Submitted by Laurian on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 4:11pm.Even though I don't wear a gun I understand why you do and think your reasons are sound and your intentions honorable. Honestly; I feel a bit more secure knowing your armed. But I don't want to turn this into a gun thread.
I understand the problems people have with Vermin of the Day. I know you are not a sympathizer of Nazi ideology. (Repeat after me: I am not now, nor have ever been a member of...but I digress.)
That said, there is a history of repressive states dehumanizing enemies and other undesirables as vermin and/or disease vectors in the process of oppressing dissent, and in the extreme, ends in genocide. Since your writings make it clear you are one of the last people on the Earth to favor a repressive police state, why use the language of said state? Like I wrote to Rob R., language matters. Sloppy or inflamatory language leads to mis-understandings, unintended insult, and needless arguments.
May I suggest some alternative titles:
- Poopheads of the Week.
- This Week's Vogon Tool.
I like the second a lot but it might result in D. Adam's estate suing you.Hey! How about a contest. The best suggestion for an alternate title to V. of the Week gets a guest column. Or a beer. Or a voucher for an hour on a firing range. Or one of those damn bottles you tried to pawn off on some poor fool.
Anyway, congrats on the web site. I will be a regular reader.
Thanks for the feedback
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 4:52pm.I replied to your PM and left contact details in there.
Think I am going to stick with Vermin of the Week, I toned down some of my disaproving language and will try and be a little more light hearted there. Sadly only Futurama Fans will get the the joke, so I will have to explain that a bit on my blog. I appreciate people reading it, also I appreciate another Hitchhiker's fan...
I'm not out to dehumaize anyone. Politicians have a long history of being equated with all manner of noxious creatures. I'm far from the first to call them Vermin or to equate them with an undesirable species. I believe Mark Twain called them "Congress critters"
But I digress. I'm going to explain the vermin of the week joke and see how feedback goes.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
First rule of being the
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 4:54pm.It's YOUR Blog!
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 6:32pm.you paid for it! Call it whatever the hell YOU want to call it! Don't bow to unneccesary pressures! That happens all too often on other blogs! That's one of the main reasons you started your own!
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
I don't think anyone here thinks S6 will bow unneccessarily
Submitted by Guglielmo on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 8:30pm.He's a big boy (no shit). He can handle the criticism and judge its merits just fine I bet. The urge to circle the wagons is quite strong, I know, but there's really no need..."a point of view is only a view from a point" afterall.
I find if quite disturbing when one human being refers to other as "vermin." It would be a sin if I didn't say so. That said, S6 is free to do what he wishes.
Thanks for the input
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 8:34pm.I will just hope for Futurama fans to wander by and laugh... :-)
A quick google for "Vermin of the week" shows one other page with a "verming of the week. I'm not alone. Buuaahhaaahhhaaaa!!!
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Hopefully you take off
Submitted by Ehver Green on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 8:40pm.Hopefully you take off soon. Been a long night reading you.
He's a big boy
Submitted by Laurian on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 4:49pm.I'm offended.
Submitted by security_six on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:05pm.Deeply and gravely offended. I demand a retraction and apology.
HAH! Had you going there didn't I? :-)
" In order to ensure a safe police state; the right of the people to keep and bear arms must be infringed."
Sir, Ah say Sir, Them's is
Submitted by Laurian on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:15pm.Squirt guns
Submitted by security_six on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:24pm.at 20 paces?
"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA. Ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State." - Heinrich Himmler 1936
Oh Lord
Submitted by Guglielmo on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:35pm.Makes "from my cold dead hands"
Submitted by Guglielmo on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:09pm.LOL
Submitted by security_six on Tue, 04/15/2008 - 5:24pm.n/t
"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA. Ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State." - Heinrich Himmler 1936on things Brown-Shirted
Submitted by Mike on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 8:25am.S6 says: I am rather pissed off to be lumped with Nazi's in that regard.
A few words from an Israeli historian:
"The issue isn't whether or not we are the same as the Nazis, the issue is that we aren't different enough.”
Avi Schlaim, Israeli historian
I give up.
Submitted by security_six on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 5:49pm.Futurama fans let's see a show of hands. Those who knew the joke's context let's see a show of hands. Everyone else, thank you for your opinion.
I never expect Godwin's Law to take over so soon...
"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA. Ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State." - Heinrich Himmler 1936You've got a Himmler quote as your sig line.
Submitted by Rob Richards on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:12pm.You have a caustic sense of humor Steve. Many people won't like it. You also use sarcasm, which doesn't go over on the internet. Many people won't understand it. Given those two things, it's pretty likely that people are going to accuse you of things that you're not. If you don't care, that's one thing. If you do, then maybe thinking about how what you write is going to be taken by people with different perspectives would be a good thing for you.
Ugh.
Submitted by security_six on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:22pm.Yes I have a himmler quote. Read it very carefully. Now equate that with what I believe about the right to bear arms. Now consider what Himmler is saying. Now equate that with what I believe about the right to bear arms. Now read VERY carefully what himmler is saying... Get the point?
I am equating those who would deny ordinary citizens the posession of arms with totalitarian regimes. Not too hard really.
I found that line on a gun forum, where the OP had coupled with with a quote from General Clark.. "If you want assault rifles, join the army. We have lots of them." - General Wesley Clark 2004
I personally was unsure of the context of General Clark's quote so I didn't include it.
One reason I decided to accept my friend's offer of building the website was so I could say what I wanted about anything and not have to justify my statements. I honestly didn't expect the shitstorm over four little words, ESPECIALLY after I carefully explained their context. Anywhere else but OB I've gotten good feedback on that, and a few laughs.
One person told me the British have it right, that nobody is above being made fun of.
Sometimes I think people get so touchy feely sensitive they start losing perspective. I know I picked on the two golden children of the left, but for the love of all that is freaking unholy, it's a joke from a cult classic TV show!
Now pretend I had labeled Bush and Cheney as vermin of the week? I'll be dollars to donuts that I would have gotten a lot of "LOL" and "right on" I was tempted, but those two vermin are on the way out, and Hillary and Obama may be on their way in, and they scare me as much as Bush and Cheney. But I digress.
I guess I need to find another sig line that is less subtle and doesn't require a moment or two of thought either.
"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA. Ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State." - Heinrich Himmler 1936Well,
Submitted by Rob Richards on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:36pm.I got it the first time I read it, I probably understand you better than people who haven't met you though.
British humor is really really good. In moderation.
Barack and Hillary are the golden children of the center, the golden children of the left died during childbirth.
You're right
Submitted by security_six on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:40pm.I should have never used a sig line that requires more than a brief flash of mental clarity... This one should play well in Peoria. Or Olympia.
Whoever Obama and Hillary are golden children of, they are scary. Same grouping as Bush and Cheney in my book. Bad, bad, bad.
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Lama (May 15, 2001, The Seattle Times)2 Letters For Ya S6
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:43pm."RP"
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
Oh Rob, tell us something we
Submitted by Laurian on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 6:23pm.It's funny to see...
Submitted by Rick on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 10:09am....OlyBlog on the same blogroll with the NRA. I think that's a first.
> It's OK to be nice. <
enpen's social contract
LOL
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:44pm.Yeah I noticed OB stuck between two pro gun organizations... well as I add links, that may change, but yeah same blogroll as the NRA has got to be a first. Thanks for looking!
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Nice Job S6!
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:04pm.I registered, but haven't gotten my email yet! : )
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
Haven't gotten mine either.
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:28pm.I'm working on it
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:40pm.I may have to manually input users. I just got online today and am still learning some of the admin roles of WordPress.... Thanks for the interest guys!
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Mine Came Through
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 6:33pm.and landed in my SPAM folder!
"A point of view is only a view from a point..." ~ Unknown
User registration....
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 12:47pm.Odd, I'm showing you all as registered users, plus I got an email notification about the new registrations. Several have already posted on the blog. Go ahead and try test posts if you like, and see what happens, everyone should be good to go.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Lookin' good,
Submitted by JT on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 1:44pm.all signed up here. I will post later when I get some time. Looks good!!! I can see what $400.00 gets ya over my free blog, much nicer. I used to have a web page but my best friend Drew Hendricks took care of that for me.
Anyway, congrats!
"...terrorists portray themselves quite successfully among Muslims as the exponents of true and pure Islam...(Robert B Spencer, author)
itchyhitch.blogspot.com
Glad you like it!
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 1:50pm.ZX Development does some great work, and they are wholly veteran owned and local. The front end development is by TYZ Design (yes I keep plugging them shamelessly but hey, they do good work, and I hang out and drink beer with them too, soooo....)
If you want to create some unique content I can put it up under "guest blog" the same goes for anyone else who wants a little extra exposure, or just a place to park some thoughts now and then. I'll even take liberal wackjobs! :-)
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Good luck...
Submitted by Guglielmo on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 4:30pm.Thanks Jim
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 4:58pm.Actually I can allow for some personal blogs, but that is really not my intent. It is "Steve's Blog" but I do have a dedicated space for "guest blog of the week" So far I have been underwhelmed with responses to my requests for someone to make a guest statement and link back to their website.
Comments will not be edited except for language (I'm trying to keep a PG feel) otherwise anything goes
I'm trying to make a broader statement than is appropriate for me on Olyblog. I'm still sticking around but will put a lot of stuff I wouldn't have posted on my page, and will add local content there in a fashion that may not have worked on OB. It's still a work in progress. I want readers, and I want people to reply, and I see some Olbloggers have already wandered over and registered to comment, which I appreciate. It's one more facet of news/opinion dissemination in Oly.
Again, I welcome guest bloggers. I don't care about your politics, but rather a well written statement. Oh I probably won't put up an anti gun statement, but won't stop the antis from commenting though. Comments to material are open for all opinions but content goes through me.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Great shots of capitol cities!! :)
Submitted by Chia on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:01pm.---------
Nonviolence Includes Animals:
audio
"PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk's address to the International Nonviolence Conference in Bethlehem"
:-)
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:03pm.Dima, the graphics designer I used found that in a royalty free library. I'm thinking about finding a free image of Mt. Rainier I could use instead.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Lots of free ones on the net,
Submitted by JT on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:32pm.and if they don't suit you, I have gobs you can pick from.
"...terrorists portray themselves quite successfully among Muslims as the exponents of true and pure Islam...(Robert B Spencer, author)
itchyhitch.blogspot.com
Thanks
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:38pm.I've found some free non commercial ones, but my use hasn't been allowed under their licenseing agreement. I'll tell Dima, I'm sure he already has access to gobs of stock photos. If not, I'll drop you a line.
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
As to the vermin title,
Submitted by JT on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:49pm.it seems appropriate for the first installment. The Oxford Dictionary of current English says ....#3 "very unpleasant and destructive people"....yup it fits.
"...terrorists portray themselves quite successfully among Muslims as the exponents of true and pure Islam...(Robert B Spencer, author)
itchyhitch.blogspot.com
ROTFL
Submitted by security_six on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 5:56pm.I'm still chuckling from that. :-) Good one!
"Don't try to out-weird me, three eyes. I get weirder things than you in my breakfast cereal."- Zaphod Beeblebrox
"Beware the person who would take your guns. That person is your ENEMY."
Nice work S6
Submitted by Norm on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 6:38pm.Normy,,,,buddy,,,
Submitted by JT on Mon, 04/14/2008 - 6:45pm.how you doin'???
"...terrorists portray themselves quite successfully among Muslims as the exponents of true and pure Islam...(Robert B Spencer, author)
itchyhitch.blogspot.com
I'm doing ok, your agency is
Submitted by Norm on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 10:38pm.If I was talking about eliminating vermin...
Submitted by The Original Yoda on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 11:04pm....and the "vermin" are Presidential candidates, with secret service protection, I think I'd appreciate it if someone brought up the fact that I might wanna rethink some of my statement.
Looking back on this thread, I think I could made a point without bringing up the Nazi thing and instead focussing on the mindset which allows a person to dehumanize another person and then call for their erradication.
Apparently, it was a futurama joke mixed with some political satire. I'm sure security_six does not hold a grudge against me and he changed a bit of his original wording.
I didn't view my comment to six's original post as an attack on his vocabulary. I had to look up the word "vilify", just yesterday, so obviously I'm not one to criticize vocab skills.
Finally, you're right, Norm. I am very immature. Sorry 'bout that.
How sure about that grudge are you Jim?
Submitted by security_six on Thu, 04/17/2008 - 11:11pm.Just wait for NEXT week's version of "Vermin of the Week" :-p (Remember that pic I took at the BroHo? Takes care of a couple of weeks at least :-)
Ladies, Gentlemen, and any assorted vermin that may be present...
Those four words "Vermin of the Week" have generated so much discussion, that I must assume I did one thing very correct. Created something that causes people to actively discuss my work.
I appreciate those few who have understood and been understanding.
To everyone else, I suggest reading Mark Twain.
Taking nominations for next week's vermin of the week. (I have a few people in mind. Bush & Co. are off the list, they are going out of style fast and I wish to devote space to someone who isn't washed up.)
"A gun is a tool, Marian. No better, no worse than any other tool. An axe, a shovel, or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.-- ShaneGlad to hear you are doing better,
Submitted by JT on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 4:34am.as for my agency, stand in line buddy. At this point there are lots of people unhappy with OPD, to include it's employees.
"Forgiving or punishing the terrorists is left to God. But, fixing their appointment with God is our responsibility."
itchyhitch.blogspot.com