Almost, it seems. Or at least, I hear from interwebs land that it's getting a little easier to find.
I went to the local dealer I do business with recently, and what he says seems to contradict some of the good news. He put together an order that ranged into the several thousand dollar mark. And guess what? All the wholesaler had that he needed was one measly box of ammo.
He did manage to come into a couple of boxes of Fiocchi .223 and two boxes of FN 5.7mm earlier on. Talk about luck.
My luck wasn't any better. I went to the shop, looking for some .45 ACP for my HK USP45. The last box of defensive ammo he had was Federal PD 165gr. Expanding FMJ. Don't care much for that load, but I took what I could get. The only other option was among the few boxes of FMJ he had left. But I wanted proper ammo for defensive use, not "hard times" ammo. That will come later on.
However, I'm not pissed off about the situation. Just frustrated. The reason being is that I don't blame people for taking the "better safe than sorry" route. The run on mags, firearms, ammo, and reloading supplies is just part of the natural order of things, when the political tide turns. Many of us remember the years between 1989 and 1994 all too well. And if given half the chance, where it wouldn't hurt them too bad politically, The One and his disciples would be more than happy to make similar moves. Fucking "progressive" douchebags.
In any case, I'm going to be watching closely. When my upcoming job prospect pans out (hopefully), then Citizen Oldfart is going to start stocking up again. If the stuff is available, that is.
From the capital of the Greater Humanity, glorious Sian, signing off.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A Little Update For Your Amusement...
Remember my little entry about work and backstabbers? Well, for the last two and a half weeks, I've been among the glorious ranks of the unemployed. Well, somewhat, anyway. I'm still on the payroll, just not on the schedule. Which is bullshit.
I guess it's because of the manager looking for an excuse to ditch me. Well, she got it when the State called regarding my work history. It seems that the "gub'mint" job I've been shooting for will soon be mine (in the final stages of the employment process as of now). They're probably stringing me along, until the day I give final notice. That way, I get screwed out of unemployment benefits.
I'm simply biding my time. When the State job is a given, I plan on fucking my former employer up big time, using legal means. My home State is a "right to work" State, and they have violated several provisions of that law in my case. The right people and agencies will hear of it, as will the labor board.
Considering that the "big boss man" is a State politician in the State legislature, some managerial heads will roll in the company.
Moral of this story: Don't fuck with someone with "common learnings" AND education. I'm not one of the usual "mouth breathers" they employ.
I guess it's because of the manager looking for an excuse to ditch me. Well, she got it when the State called regarding my work history. It seems that the "gub'mint" job I've been shooting for will soon be mine (in the final stages of the employment process as of now). They're probably stringing me along, until the day I give final notice. That way, I get screwed out of unemployment benefits.
I'm simply biding my time. When the State job is a given, I plan on fucking my former employer up big time, using legal means. My home State is a "right to work" State, and they have violated several provisions of that law in my case. The right people and agencies will hear of it, as will the labor board.
Considering that the "big boss man" is a State politician in the State legislature, some managerial heads will roll in the company.
Moral of this story: Don't fuck with someone with "common learnings" AND education. I'm not one of the usual "mouth breathers" they employ.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Killzone 2
Been playing Killzone 2 here of late, and I have to say it's pretty impressive. Superb graphics and gameplay, along with better AI.
But nothing is perfect. Not being able to truly blind fire from cover, as the AI does, is something of a let down. The lack of secondary fire modes on the weapons is also a black mark in my book. The single player campaign is too damned short, even if the story was actually pretty well done. However, I was expecting that long before I read the first reviews before actual release. Everything revolves around cooking up a first rate online play experience these days. Single player, story driven campaigns take a distant third, if even that.
But overall, it's a GREAT game. And well deserving of the high score it gets in the reviews. Shit, just the part of storming Vasari palace in a nuclear hell alone is enough to justify a high score.
One thing does bug me in relation to the storyline: The watered down capabilities of ISA and Helghast military forces. In the first Killzone (PS2), "secondary fire" weapon modes and high tech, "high horsepower" gear was the name of the game. The Helghast hover vehicles and Rico's nasty chaingun/anti-tank rocket system are two such examples. If you are going to assault, or defend, a high stakes target like Helghan, you would expect the best gear available, right? I suppose that they just wanted to pay homage to Killzone: Liberation (it was part of the Vekta story arc, after all), and make room for cool new toys (like that flamethrower, which is fucking awesome). I really have no real gripe with Guerilla's choices. It just seems a bit weird.
In any case, Killzone 2 will keep yours truly amused for a long time.
But nothing is perfect. Not being able to truly blind fire from cover, as the AI does, is something of a let down. The lack of secondary fire modes on the weapons is also a black mark in my book. The single player campaign is too damned short, even if the story was actually pretty well done. However, I was expecting that long before I read the first reviews before actual release. Everything revolves around cooking up a first rate online play experience these days. Single player, story driven campaigns take a distant third, if even that.
But overall, it's a GREAT game. And well deserving of the high score it gets in the reviews. Shit, just the part of storming Vasari palace in a nuclear hell alone is enough to justify a high score.
One thing does bug me in relation to the storyline: The watered down capabilities of ISA and Helghast military forces. In the first Killzone (PS2), "secondary fire" weapon modes and high tech, "high horsepower" gear was the name of the game. The Helghast hover vehicles and Rico's nasty chaingun/anti-tank rocket system are two such examples. If you are going to assault, or defend, a high stakes target like Helghan, you would expect the best gear available, right? I suppose that they just wanted to pay homage to Killzone: Liberation (it was part of the Vekta story arc, after all), and make room for cool new toys (like that flamethrower, which is fucking awesome). I really have no real gripe with Guerilla's choices. It just seems a bit weird.
In any case, Killzone 2 will keep yours truly amused for a long time.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Double Standards And Going Too Far.
"Double standards". A term many like to throw around. And it has a nasty ring to it.
When a big time media hotshot or public figure makes a dumb move (or stupid comments), the fervor that arises depends on what area of "offensiveness" the dumbass treads in. That's where the double standards come into play.
When that jackass Imus made his infamous "nappy headed hoes" comment to that girls athletic team, all hell broke loose. While it was tasteless and impolite (putting it mildly; it was more like a kick in the balls), it wasn't what it was made out to be.
His comment, while reinforcing the fact that he was/is a big fucking assclown, was far from racist, since he was referring to the team AS A WHOLE. And there were whites on the team. But even if there wasn't any Caucasians present, it still can't be mistaken as such by thinking people. It's basically a slang-y way of calling somebody a filthy whore. Which is still inexcusable by any standards. Imus went too damned far in my opinion. However, pop on a label that fits, not some bullshit race-baiting PC garbage.
But the "honorable" "Reverend" Al Sharpton saw the chance to get some more air time for his sorry, attention whoring ass by playing the race card. And the media, both tabloid and "mainstream", ate it up as usual.
Then there was that little scandal involving everybody's favorite royal party-hardy, Prince Harry. And that rather stupid choice of costumes. Now, I could give two-shits less if somebody wants to dress up as a NSDAP goon or WWII Waffen SS trooper, for whatever reason. But let's get real here folks. If you are a high profile public figure, who's being watched by Britain's shitstain tabloid "media", you don't dress up like a French maid, a cheap hooker, a gay leather daddy, or a fucking Nazi. It's not a good thing to have on your resume, even if you're a blue blood.
Harry, being a young shithead at the time, exercised bad taste and made a stupid bad call. Punishment by the Queen and a personal public apology should have sufficed.
But, no. It didn't. The media played it for all it was worth to sell papers and get the ratings. Charles made a big move to cover his ass by ordering his sons to visit Auschwitz , to "learn" the horrible realities of the history of the Holocaust (as if two of the best educated young men in the world, products of the finest schools, didn't know about it already). Then, some politico by the name of Lord Janner, called what Harry did "stupid and evil".
Stupid and evil? Stupid, yes. But referring to typical youth asshattery as evil is a bit extreme. There was no evidence that the Prince intended to slight the memory of the Holocaust and other National Socialist attrocities. I chalk it up to typical emotional appeal political rhetoric on this Janner guy's part.
Imus went too far. Harry went too far. Recently, David Letterman went too far.
And here, the double standard come into play. This is the main focus of this little rant.
Last Tuesday night, that gopher toothed prick made some comments about Sara Palin and her daughter that irked even a jaded motherfucker like me. And he exercised a lack of civility toward Mr. Alex Rodriguez.
However, that is par for course for Late Night twits who host these shows. And while the "slutty flight attendent" comment was crude, rude, and out of line, public figures like Palin can expect that sort of crap from media shitheads and talentless twats like Letterman (who is probably still bitter that ol' Skunk Head beat him out as Carson's replacement). However, Letterman could have cracked some more tasteful, but still suitably obnoxious jokes, rather than sinking to Larry Flint's level of political satire ( the "Nailin' Palin" porn flick starring Lisa Ann).
But the real kicker was the comments about Palin's daughter. Attacking a politico or other public figure is one thing. Nasty commentary about their family crosses the line. Big time. Especially if they ARE NOT public figures.
It is irrelevant that Letterman may not have known that it was 14 year old Willow, instead of 18 year old Bristol, attending the Yankees game with her mother. The dumb bastard should have done his homework before opening his mouth (as if insinuating that Bristol is a cheap whore is any better). The fact is, he made an inappropriate joke that involved an underaged girl. And the seventh inning knock-up comment did a big disservice to Mr. Rodriguez as well, implying that he would engage in such illegal activities with a minor.
Now, what I want to know is why there isn't a big outcry? Where is the media shitstorm? Where are the massive demands for public apologies and atonement? Why aren't the feminists and child victim advocates slamming Letterman six ways from Sunday already?
There is no big controversy. Hell, I didn't find out about it until tonight, lurking ar15.com. I read the linked news story from those Neocon hacks on FoxNews.
And I'm willing to bet that there will be no major feeding frenzy over this. Not like it was with Harry and Imus. Oh, the Fox Neocons will play it up. But the leftist mega media outlets? They'll barely touch on it.
The double standard? Palin is a conservative politican from a State of hardy conservative types. Something that the leftist elitists hate with a passion. The Harry and Imus fuck ups involved issues that are holy writ to the political and social left. But a big shot liberal "entertainer" making vile jokes, in poor taste, about a "conservative biscuit making bimbo" (old movie quote here) and her family? Oh, I'm quiet sure that's fine in the eyes of Marxists and their sheeple supporters. Even if it involves child victimization and slurring off on an ahtlete that isn't involved in Mrs. Palin's politics. At most, you'll get "He shouldn't have done that, but it was kinda funny" comments from these fuck heads.
Letterman crossed the line further than Imus. Where is the Sharpton-esque figure to stand up and raise hell over bad taste and stupidity going too far, hmm? Why isn't this being turned into a sexist issue, eh? Where are the stalwarts of social engineering to make an example out Letterman? Why isn't CBS out kissing the public's ass with CYA (Cover Your Ass) statements?
Yeah, right. Odds of all that happening are pretty fucking low. If it does, I'll be shocked.
I'm all for free speech. But people should have some courtesy about them. Even an asshole like me can be critical without sinking to the lowest level possible. Exercise a little self-control and not take it too friggin' far. And no, I wouldn't want to see this turned into a PC circle jerk. But I felt the need to point out the very real double standard in today's socio-political landscape, particulary amongst the left. Thus the Prince Harry and Imus examples for comparison (to start off with).
If you step on the left's dogma, for any reason, expect a media circus. Go too far in regards to someone who is politically conservative, cross the line all you want.
Fucking hypocrites.
Rant mode off.
When a big time media hotshot or public figure makes a dumb move (or stupid comments), the fervor that arises depends on what area of "offensiveness" the dumbass treads in. That's where the double standards come into play.
When that jackass Imus made his infamous "nappy headed hoes" comment to that girls athletic team, all hell broke loose. While it was tasteless and impolite (putting it mildly; it was more like a kick in the balls), it wasn't what it was made out to be.
His comment, while reinforcing the fact that he was/is a big fucking assclown, was far from racist, since he was referring to the team AS A WHOLE. And there were whites on the team. But even if there wasn't any Caucasians present, it still can't be mistaken as such by thinking people. It's basically a slang-y way of calling somebody a filthy whore. Which is still inexcusable by any standards. Imus went too damned far in my opinion. However, pop on a label that fits, not some bullshit race-baiting PC garbage.
But the "honorable" "Reverend" Al Sharpton saw the chance to get some more air time for his sorry, attention whoring ass by playing the race card. And the media, both tabloid and "mainstream", ate it up as usual.
Then there was that little scandal involving everybody's favorite royal party-hardy, Prince Harry. And that rather stupid choice of costumes. Now, I could give two-shits less if somebody wants to dress up as a NSDAP goon or WWII Waffen SS trooper, for whatever reason. But let's get real here folks. If you are a high profile public figure, who's being watched by Britain's shitstain tabloid "media", you don't dress up like a French maid, a cheap hooker, a gay leather daddy, or a fucking Nazi. It's not a good thing to have on your resume, even if you're a blue blood.
Harry, being a young shithead at the time, exercised bad taste and made a stupid bad call. Punishment by the Queen and a personal public apology should have sufficed.
But, no. It didn't. The media played it for all it was worth to sell papers and get the ratings. Charles made a big move to cover his ass by ordering his sons to visit Auschwitz , to "learn" the horrible realities of the history of the Holocaust (as if two of the best educated young men in the world, products of the finest schools, didn't know about it already). Then, some politico by the name of Lord Janner, called what Harry did "stupid and evil".
Stupid and evil? Stupid, yes. But referring to typical youth asshattery as evil is a bit extreme. There was no evidence that the Prince intended to slight the memory of the Holocaust and other National Socialist attrocities. I chalk it up to typical emotional appeal political rhetoric on this Janner guy's part.
Imus went too far. Harry went too far. Recently, David Letterman went too far.
And here, the double standard come into play. This is the main focus of this little rant.
Last Tuesday night, that gopher toothed prick made some comments about Sara Palin and her daughter that irked even a jaded motherfucker like me. And he exercised a lack of civility toward Mr. Alex Rodriguez.
However, that is par for course for Late Night twits who host these shows. And while the "slutty flight attendent" comment was crude, rude, and out of line, public figures like Palin can expect that sort of crap from media shitheads and talentless twats like Letterman (who is probably still bitter that ol' Skunk Head beat him out as Carson's replacement). However, Letterman could have cracked some more tasteful, but still suitably obnoxious jokes, rather than sinking to Larry Flint's level of political satire ( the "Nailin' Palin" porn flick starring Lisa Ann).
But the real kicker was the comments about Palin's daughter. Attacking a politico or other public figure is one thing. Nasty commentary about their family crosses the line. Big time. Especially if they ARE NOT public figures.
It is irrelevant that Letterman may not have known that it was 14 year old Willow, instead of 18 year old Bristol, attending the Yankees game with her mother. The dumb bastard should have done his homework before opening his mouth (as if insinuating that Bristol is a cheap whore is any better). The fact is, he made an inappropriate joke that involved an underaged girl. And the seventh inning knock-up comment did a big disservice to Mr. Rodriguez as well, implying that he would engage in such illegal activities with a minor.
Now, what I want to know is why there isn't a big outcry? Where is the media shitstorm? Where are the massive demands for public apologies and atonement? Why aren't the feminists and child victim advocates slamming Letterman six ways from Sunday already?
There is no big controversy. Hell, I didn't find out about it until tonight, lurking ar15.com. I read the linked news story from those Neocon hacks on FoxNews.
And I'm willing to bet that there will be no major feeding frenzy over this. Not like it was with Harry and Imus. Oh, the Fox Neocons will play it up. But the leftist mega media outlets? They'll barely touch on it.
The double standard? Palin is a conservative politican from a State of hardy conservative types. Something that the leftist elitists hate with a passion. The Harry and Imus fuck ups involved issues that are holy writ to the political and social left. But a big shot liberal "entertainer" making vile jokes, in poor taste, about a "conservative biscuit making bimbo" (old movie quote here) and her family? Oh, I'm quiet sure that's fine in the eyes of Marxists and their sheeple supporters. Even if it involves child victimization and slurring off on an ahtlete that isn't involved in Mrs. Palin's politics. At most, you'll get "He shouldn't have done that, but it was kinda funny" comments from these fuck heads.
Letterman crossed the line further than Imus. Where is the Sharpton-esque figure to stand up and raise hell over bad taste and stupidity going too far, hmm? Why isn't this being turned into a sexist issue, eh? Where are the stalwarts of social engineering to make an example out Letterman? Why isn't CBS out kissing the public's ass with CYA (Cover Your Ass) statements?
Yeah, right. Odds of all that happening are pretty fucking low. If it does, I'll be shocked.
I'm all for free speech. But people should have some courtesy about them. Even an asshole like me can be critical without sinking to the lowest level possible. Exercise a little self-control and not take it too friggin' far. And no, I wouldn't want to see this turned into a PC circle jerk. But I felt the need to point out the very real double standard in today's socio-political landscape, particulary amongst the left. Thus the Prince Harry and Imus examples for comparison (to start off with).
If you step on the left's dogma, for any reason, expect a media circus. Go too far in regards to someone who is politically conservative, cross the line all you want.
Fucking hypocrites.
Rant mode off.
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