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National Geographic Needs You!

Way back in June, we had the honor of participating in the National Geographic Energizer Ultimate Photo contest. Well, the submissions are all in, and NatGeo photographer Jim Richardson has narrowed the 14,275 entries down to 12 finalists—And now it's all up to you!

From now until the 15th of September, you can visit the official contest website to vote for your favorite photo—There are two photos to choose from in 6 categories, each amazing on its own! So be sure to hop on over to vote, and help send the winner to Greece!

But wait, there's more! Continue Reading »

Obama Bans Guns From Korea This Year They Allowed Last Year

Coming to you from The Volokh Conspiracy via Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit comes this little gem.  Can you smell the logic?  (snifffff)  Mmmmmm  Tasty.

A couple weeks ago, I blogged about an article in the Korea Times reporting that the Obama administration was blocking the import of American-made M1 Garands and M1 Carbines which the South Korean government wished to sell into the U.S. market. The Korea Times reported that an unnamed Korean official said that the American government was blocking the imports because of objections to increasing the gun supply in the United States.

Some blog commenters speculated that the Korea Times was wrong, and that the real objection must have been that since the rifles were probably gifts from the United States government, the terms of the gift required that the rifles be given back to the U.S. Army once the Koreans did not want them any more.

Today, Maxim Lott’s reporting for FoxNews confirms that the Korea Times accurately characterized the American government objections:

    The Obama administration approved the sale of the American-made rifles last year. But it reversed course and banned the sale in March – a decision that went largely unnoticed at the time but that is now sparking opposition from gun rights advocates.

    A State Department spokesman said the administration’s decision was based on concerns that the guns could fall into the wrong hands.

    “The transfer of such a large number of weapons — 87,310 M1 Garands and 770,160 M1 Carbines — could potentially be exploited by individuals seeking firearms for illicit purposes,” the spokesman told FoxNews.com.

Yes, because those pesky gangs and drug-lords always like to use those M1 Garands.  Actually, I would like to know who is buying these kinds of weapons at such a rate year after year.  But, I doubt it is American gangs.  More than likely, it is American gun traders selling them to Mexican and Central\South American drug cartels.

These are vintage weapons.  They were made in America and given to our soldiers and sold abroad during and after the Vietnam and Korean wars.  Korea wants to get rid of them and ship them back to us.  People here want to buy them. 

Nuff said.

The UN Wants To Give US Dollars To N. Korea

Thankfully, not everyone at the UN is stuffy-headed and obstenant like everyone over here in USA.  (nevermind the UN is in the US).  They understand that even though the UN and the rest of the world is still at war with N. Korea, that peace can be had. 

There can be peace in our time!

Is there any reason why we should NOT be giving money away to the Communist warring N. Korea that has killed dozens of S. Korean friends and sunk several S Korean boats this year?  Or the N. Korean dictators threatened us and our friends in the region with all out nuclear war?

None that I see... Continue Reading »

Spider Karma

LOL! Spider karma! (Emphasis mine)

WHEN his wife screamed there was a spider in the house, Chris Welding sprang to her defence, nearly killing himself in the process.

The IT engineer chased the spider into their bathroom in Clacton, Essex, England.

Wielding a flammable aerosol can, he sprayed the spider as it cowered behind the toilet pan and then lit a cigarette lighter to see if he had killed it.

However, the flame ignited the gas and caused a massive explosion blow Mr Welding off his feet and into the hall, causing severe burns, and lifting the loft door off its hinges.

He suffered flash burns to his head, legs and torso and was rushed by ambulance to hospital after dousing himself in cold water.

...

A fire brigade spokesman said firemen found no evidence of the spider, dead or alive.

From News.com.au

Karma is a b*tch.

Photoshop Time!

Here's your picture, use your imagination. What is Obama trying to get over the gate that has Michelle cowering?

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Obama's Most Familiar Use Of Foreign Diplomacy

With props to Jim Hoft over at Gateway Pundit, we see how Pres "I love everyone but Americans" Obama would have treated much-former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

(nice P/S'ing there Jim)

With the way he has kowtow'd to the high and mighty, and kissed ringed-fingers for everyone else, do you really think this is far from the truth?

(Exit question:  Why is "cow" pronounced cow, but "tow" is pronounced tow?)

Fun With Umbrellas

Well, since it has gone pretty much viral on my favorite blogs, I thought I would post it up here.  It would seem Pres "Where's my ding-bell?" Obama just loves him some umbrellas. 

He does seem to have problems with them.

And refuses to share them, but he's got a thing going and doesn't want to break it.  So, let's see what fun WE can have with the top pic. 

To me, this just seems like the true character of the Obamas.  And the look on Mich's face is priceless.

If he can't figure out how to get an umbrellas through a gate, then how in the HELL can he expect to get our economy through his term?  He created the catastrophe we are in, and now he refuses to even see that the umbrellas is stuck in the gate's opening. 

He tries to take the umbrella OVER the gate, but he can't figure out what to do with his hands.  If he let's go,the umbrella won't be covering him any more.  He can tell his wife to help out, but then that just proves how much of a SISSy as well as INCOMPETENT he is.

This man just doesn't have the mental faculties to operate an umbrella and yet he became president of the US?!?!?

Here's a start.  DMartyr, take that latest photo you did with Obama and the TOPOS, and then add the umbrella being held in his left hand.  ROFL.

Back!

Coasting through sunset.

Okay, so I haven't exactly been around for the past week—And I've gotta say, if there were any way that I could relocate the trusty old bunker to the Outer Banks, I'd totally do it after a week like that!

(My deepest thanks to DMartyr and captainfish for keeping things as lively as ever around here, as they always do! This place would probably be forty times as boring if it weren't for their kind assistance during the frequent times I get distracted by shiny objects...)

I'm still trying to get caught up over here, so it'll be a bit before I'm back in the flow of things. In addition to our little escape, I'm also starting with a fantastic new company this week, so there's going to be quite a bit going on over here in Snapped Shot central that is certain to distract me. (Shiny!!)

If you're up to it, I'd love to hear what's been going on while I've been away!

I've been told that we missed an excellent showing by Glenn Beck in Washington this past Saturday. I'm also sure Kashmir is still rocking the Ramadan celebrations, even without looking at the photo feed to cover it. And I'm also betting that I missed an excellent showing or two by our favorite Iranian rage worshipper in my absence. All of which I hope to catch up on in the next day or so.

But what else? I look forward to hearing that from you, down in the comments. Or not—It's not like your crickets are surprising at this point, you non-commenting readers, you!

Though I do think we may have another exciting prize to offer you loyal Snapped Shot readers... You really chatty ones, especially! Be sure to check back tomorrow to see if it'll be your lucky day! (Assuming I don't get distracted by yet another shiny object, that is...)

Your Government Motors Answer To The Falling Car Market And The American Economy

Welcome to the "World Of Tomorrow" today.  Soon every family will have this as their only car.

Thanks to the direct takeover of the then known as General Motors Corp., the brain-trust over at GM has exploded exponentially.  Thus, akin to the unparralled success of the moon shot, Chrysler (a subsidiary of GM Corp) has developed our country's saving grace.

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is the return of the FIAT "matchbox" car.  Due to the massive success of the "Smart Car", Government Motors believes it can corner the "car" market with its one-size-fits-all model.  This baby will suit everybody's needs. 

Just look at that body work.  See the smooth ergonomical lines that exude raw power and mobility?  See how it handles deep snow, rains, and mud.  Look at how it swallows up the little league ballclub's practice equipment.  See how it handles your Spring Break camping trip with your 4 buddies.  See how it hauls your monthly grocery trips for your half-way house.

It does all that and more.  And, eagerly awaited is the even more powerful electric model.

Oh, and by the way,... Continue Reading »

Government At Work

Ever drive past a construction zone and see one man working and a half dozen men standing around doing nothing?

I have. And I've been trying for years to get one of those 'standing around doing nothing' jobs.

The Gateway Pundit explains those jobs with this nifty chart:

(Hat Tip: Gateway Pundit)