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Busy today
Just a quick note. I will be away for most of the morning and most of the afternoon with my dad.
Posting will most likely not happen.
Be back soon!
-Pat
Chief cook and bottle washer
I’m in the money….
From the bank account today:
I’m not going to lie. This could not have come at a better time for me. 😀 It’s not much; but it is better than nothing.
Site Numbers
Total counter state:
Hits: 713878
Hosts: 427559
Visitors: 511160
Sessions: 571562
From the beginning of the month:
Hits: 10697
Hosts: 6083
Visitors: 7033
Sessions: 8902
New Visitors: 7110
Last week:
Hits: 3751
Hosts: 2371
Visitors: 2650
Sessions: 3075
New Visitors: 2333
Not bad for a guy who has done zero advertising. 😀
A new look
I decided that the other look was just not for me. Some people were complaining that the blog was too hard to read and indeed, I noticed it myself. So, I’ve changed it up.
I do hope that you like the new look. 😀
Update on my Dad
As I reported yesterday, my Dad went in for a procedure to remove a blockage in his leg.
Well, I am very happy to report that my Dad went through it with flying colors and is kicking at the stalls to get out of the hospital!
Well, Dad cannot leave the hospital until he sees his doctor. Which will happen sometime hopefully soon today. When that happens, I will be going to get him.
My thanks to all of you, who did pray for him; especially those on twitter.
Again, thanks!
Say a Prayer for my Dad
Hi Gang,
My Dad will be headed in this morning to have a procedure to remove a blockage in his leg. He went for testing on this, about a week ago. So, today’s the big day. Blogging will be slim to nil for a next few days.
Thanks,
-Pat
update: well, dad made it through the procedure. He will stay overnight. I will give a longer update later.
Them Changes….again
I have looked at the revenue reports for some of the ads around here. Folks, there’s been much click on the stuff in the left side bar, but no actions. (Meaning buying stuff….) So, I am going to make a few changes. I’m going to actually cut down on some ads, get rid of some and maybe add a few that might go along with the theme of this blog.
Some RSS stuff might be disappearing too. Seems not many people are clicking on that stuff. So, I’m removing some, not all, of it.
Just a birther FYI….
Just an FYI on the Birther situation. As a Blogger I get a crapload of e-mail at my “official” blog email address. I am going through my e-mails and anything that even remotely speculates that President Barack Obama is not an American citizen or says that the Certificate that President Barack Obama released is bogus, that list, I will be removing myself from. Sorry folks, I’ve had it with this conspiracy theory bullshit once and for all. If you’re birther, don’t even bother e-mailing me; because the issue is now settled. I’m done with it and I hope like hell that everyone on the right is too.
Yes, they are Americans too; I did say that, but at this point, they are Americans who should be ignored.
Keep my Father in your prayers
As you might have noticed, I have not been paying much attention to this blog at all. I do have an excuse. My Father is not doing too well, he has complained about pain in his legs, especially one of them particular. Because of this, this Friday at 2:00P.M., My Father will be going for what is being called a routine procedure to find out what is causing the lack of blood flow to his one leg and correct the problem.
Normally, this would not be a problem; but the word “Blood clot” was mentioned. Well, to use a trucker slang of sorts; that is when I stood on the air brakes and stopped the World from turning — Well, my world at least. You see, I lost a very close and friend of mine at the age of 43, due to a blood clot that traveled to his heart from his arm and caused a massive heart attack. That friend’s heart did have some massive blockage already that caused the heart attack, but just same the same; block clots and heart attacks are not what I consider a good time, if you know what I mean. I guess what I am saying here, is that the entire darned thing is freaking me out a bit. Especially seeing that I have to go and sit down there and wonder if this doctor is going to kill my dad or not. The whole idea that they refer to administering medical aid to people as “Practice” sends a shiver down my spine. You ask, “What about your Mother?” She cannot leave my Aunt, who is mentally challenged, alone — as she needs constant care. Therefore, the duty of official family going with my Dad falls on yours truly. My Mom does have a sister, but I will not go into all of that; let’s just say she could give Charlie Sheen a run for his money, in terms of being a blithering idiot.
My Father is my friend, which is a vast improvement over my teenage years, when we could hardly stand being around one another. I have gotten older and so has he; we have both mellowed out. However, there are still times, when he drives me up a forty-foot steel wall, of which I most generously admit to reciprocating. Having said that, he is still my Father and I do love the man beyond words; although, I will admit, we both have a funny way of showing it. Although I will tell you this, and if I did not mention this, my mother would most likely beat me senseless, or at least think about it. Remember my aunt that I mentioned —- My Father has been an Angel to her. By going out of his way, to make her feel loved. By cooking her food, tending to her, when she is crying about something that is hurting, often not knowing what it is, as she cannot speak to convey what the trouble is. By tucking her in at night and making sure, she is comfortable. He does all of that, without ever complaining once about it.
Having said all of that, My Father is the rock of this family and if anything ever happened to him or my Mom, his wife of over 40 years; I would be left with a hole in my heart and in this family, the size of the Grand Canyon. So, please, those of you who actually read here or wherever I happen to cross-post my writings. Please, keep my Father in your prayers; whatever God it is that you happen to pray to or even if you do not believe in the deity or just happen to be an atheist, say a small prayer or think a good thought about my Dad and myself and more importantly, my Mother. Pray that the good Lord would guide the doctor’s hands and do what is need to fix him and that nothing bad would even remotely happen.
My Dad’s name is Charlie, and he is 65 years young. He gave 31 years of his life to the General Motors Company, he votes Democratic Party, but I do not hold it against him. Pray for him this week and especially on Friday, if you would please.
Thanks,
Patrick
Politicalbyline.com
Okay, maybe not
It seems that a slight problem; on my part somewhat and on my hosts part, as usual — became a big blown out of proportion mess.
I am going to continue, first with this test posting and see if my blog is causing the server to flip out.
Stay tuned.
This blog is on indefinite Hiatus! Update: Parhaps not.
Due to some unforeseen circumstances. Like a host that decided to be a total jerk about my so-called causing instability on their servers —- I will be not adding any new content on this blog.
I have everything backed up and I am looking for better hosting.
I personally believe that site5.com is singling me out over my political beliefs.
I will continue on twitter.
Update: It seems that maybe my problems were not as bad as I thought. See next post.
To the person in the U.K. Searching my archives for the word “Jew”
I happened to be looking through my logs and spotted this:
Now, sir, I do not know what you are looking for; but I hope you find it. Meanwhile, you might want to look at this:
No, I am not a god-damned Neo-Nazi
I hope that will answer all of your questions.
April Fundraiser
Folks, I hate having to even do it. But, my funds are getting low again. Traffic around here, well has been less than desirable; no thanks to a former friend who decided to stab me in the back, Not only that, political blogosphere does tend to die down a bit after the elections. So, I am going to put up this appeal for money. I hate even having to ask. But, by rights, I should be asking. I am unemployed; I have been since 2005. Writing for pocket change is nice, but when the flow of chance slows down, it is kind of tough. I am not a syndicated writer, and not having a steady income is not a good way to live. I have no other business or income or anything. I do live with my parents, as some, who hate me, like to bandy around, like school children. As Christ the Lord did say; they have their reward coming.
So, I know it is tough right now and I know many people are hurting; but after I go to the local pharmacy here and get my monthly allotment of medication for A.D.H.D., I will have around $40.00 in my bank account. Which, quite frankly, sucks. I figure if Jeff can do it; I can too. I really don’t consider myself to be in the same league as he is, but my needs are similar, if not worse. I know I have readers, not a ton; but enough to know that the site is being read. I just renewed the Domain for a year. So, I am good there. But I would like to have some money in the account. I’d like to be able to buy some kind of a used car; and be able to pay for insurance, license tab and so forth. My parents are not wealthy and are on a fixed income. Jobs here in Michigan are not plentiful at all. I could get into all that; but it would take a long posting to do so.
Anyhow, so, if you like what you read around here and wish to take pity on an unemployed fat slob like me; please give if you can.
Thanks a bunch guys…
-Pat
P.S. this sticky post will stay up a week or so.
PoliticalByline.com is good to go for another year
The domain is good now till 2012-07-01.
That means you all still have to contend with this old former Populist, turned Pat Buchanan wanna-be for another year.
Come now, it is not that bad. 😉
I guess I am in this game, till at least after the 2012 election cycle. If we’re all still alive by then. 😀
Update: and….NO this is not an April fools joke! I just realized what day it was… LOL! 😀
Meh
Just am not into it today. The headlines are just depressing as hell. The inspiration to bother with writing about it all; just isn’t there. 🙁
Maybe tomorrow.
It’s 4:32 a.m.
….and I should be asleep.
Another one of them goofy nights where I go to sleep; and promptly wake back up a few hours later. Then I will stay up till about 8 or so and go back to bed and sleep till noon or later.
Stupid body clock; you suck. 😡
So, screw it. I will sit here and post crap on here. Nobody will read it; but eh, it beats being bored. 😛
Away for a bit…
I shall be out with my dad for an extended period.
More postings later today.
Oh yeah, and by the way…
To everyone who reads here and gives a rip. I did have to batten down the hatches and clear the poop deck, as they say in the ship world.
Too many drive a-by commenter and liberal trolls for my liking. So, basically the deal is this; you want to comment here? You have to register, I will have to manually e-mail you and see what your about, and make sure your not a troll or worse. If that’s a problem; I am sorry, but I don’t need the crap around here. I like discussion; but not non-starter bullcrap. Like the previous asshole tried with me.
I’m just getting a little sick and tired of the dumb asses, who want to try to be idiots. I am not someone who likes to be fucked with; so, I am bolting down the hatches, until whoever gets tired and finds someone else to screw with. Because the way I see it; if you come here, via a fucking proxy and don’t even have decent to say who you are — your comments and or arguments are not worth my time and bandwidth. Insulting me is one thing; but being a pussy and hiding your ID and insulting me — well, let’s just say that ain’t happening around here.
So, to the liberals —- either grow some balls or hit the damn road.
That is all…
You find the darnedest things going through log files.
It seems that I have attracted an anonymous troll. Whom seems to think that he can be totally shielded by going through a anonymous proxy in Denmark.
There’s only one little problem. He actually made the mistake of checking in, without the proxy:
Hmmm.. Now why would an upstanding college like Rudgers allow their students to troll and blog like mine? Maybe I should call Redgers college and give them this IP address and let them know that a student is trolling on my Blog.
Amazing what you can learn by simple trudging through a log file and matching time stamps. 😀
Hardliner Tactics
As a rule, I tend to be a very understanding and nice guy. (Most of the time… 😉 )
However, I’ve just had enough of the stupidity of the damned liberal left. So, today, I decided to be a bit of a hard ass.
Last night and earlier today some asshole thought he be cute and try posing as some person who wanted a “Debate” on the subject of abortion. From his use of the English language; he appeared to be some asshole from England or some other idiotic European Country. Anyhow, when I informed him that I was not interested in debating the issue. He launched into a full on gutter sniping session at me.
So, I pulled, what is known as the “trump card,” for all persons who happen to host their blogs on their own domain address.
I blocked his IP.
Oh, not just the single IP address; I blocked an entire damned cluster, from his ISP.
The sad truth is that no one is entitled to view this blog at all. I control this mother fucker and I can and will block those whom I feel should not be viewing this blog.
Up to this point; I have only really blocked those, who and trying to gain access to my blog’s back-end. They are out of Russia, and for some reason, they think I accused them of trying and now they are trying. They’re now using proxies and I’ve blocked quite a few of those here in the last few weeks. The sad part is; those assholes are wasting their time; because I did change my Blog’s default user name. I actually deleted “Admin” and created another username and made it the head honcho around here. So, honestly, the Russians are wasting their time.
However, today, I blocked a liberal smart ass and I can and will do that in future. I enjoy thoughtful commentary; but I will not tolerate stupidity and gutter sniping. I can and will block your access from even viewing this blog.
Hardliner Tactics? You bet your ass. There are some issues that I cannot and will not EVER concede. One is Abortion and the other is “Gay Rights” and basically Homosexuality in general. So, if you are some dumb ass morally depraved faggot or some baby-killing asshole —- Don’t come here starting shit. Because I can and will block your ass from viewing here.
I’ve tried to hold off on doing this sort of thing. But the assholes of the progressive left, have given me no other choice.
That is all.
FYI: Russian Hackers Targeting Conservative Blogs
This is a bit of a heads up; it appears that Russian hackers are on the prowl again. They are basically targeting Conservative blogs here in America. Michelle Malkin announced that she had be hacked.
This info is for those who run self-hosting blogs, if you are on WordPress.com or Blogger.com or yes, even at Typepad; you have zero to worry about. However, if you are self hosed or run WordPress at your own domain; you need to add the following to your .HTACCESS file.
---- *** limit GET POST ***
order allow,deny
allow from all
deny from .RU
deny from 217.114.234.*
deny from 91.124.120.*
deny from 174.129.228.*
deny from 217.114.234.*
deny from 91.124.219.*
deny from 95.30.158.*
deny from 178.95.123.*
Deny from 178.95.123.*
Deny from 91.124.178.*
Deny from 91.124.154.*
deny from 91.124.91.*
deny from 178.95.84.*
*** Slash limit ***
replace the ***’s with the symbol over the comma and the period. and of course, the “slash” with an actual right arrow (thing over the comma) and a slash! WordPress eats them as actual code.
If you have zero idea what this is, contact your hosting company.
We Conservatives should expect an uptick in hacking attempts on Conservative Blogs as time progresses here and Obama’s agenda falls apart. Expect to see progressive hackers to try and bring down Conservative blogs. To avoid charges; they will employ hackers from third world Countries and countries; like Russia, to do their bidding.
Another thing to remember; if you are running WordPress on your own Server; YOU MUST KEEP THE SOFTWARE UPDATED AT ALL TIMES! Otherwise, you are basically a moving open target! If you access the back end of your blog; which you should, at least once a week — and you see a notice to upgrade, DO IT! Don’t just look at the damned notice. Quickest way is this:
1. Disable ALL Plug-ins
2. Hit upgrade button
3. Turn on all plug ins and look for errors.
If you see errors and you know how to fix ’em, then do so, if you don’t, either get rid of the plug in, which is now doable via WordPress back end; or look for a newer plug in via WordPress’s plug in repository. Really, losing an few year’s worth of work, is NOT worth a silly plug in that is outdated and not being supported any longer.
I also recommend this plug in for wordpress, that limits logins to your site. There is also a plugin that will do a security scan on your blog as well. I use it and I think you should too. I also recommend that you read this here, on how to “harden” WordPress. against attacks.
Folks, it’s all about being smart about this sort of stuff. We can out wit the hackers, we just have to know how.
Why I went back to paypal
I was nosing through my archives and I noticed, I never explained why I went back to Paypal for donations.
oops! 🙄
For a while, I used Gpal.
Then, Gpal starting having problems. 😮
…..and so, I went back. They did fix their problems with Pam Geller.
I know, I know, at the time, I said I’d never go back; but that was before Gpal starting having all those problems. 😯
For the record, Paypal has never given me a problem with my blog at all. 🙂
So, if you’d like to donate, please do. 😀
Thanks,
-Pat
Open Message to the Russian hackers attempting to hack this blog: GET REAL!
Honestly guys, do you really think that I am that stupid to leave the login to this blog at default?
As it is, I have all *.RU domains blocked, which means anyone in Russia cannot access this blog, right now, at all. Plus, I have a few IP addresses also blocked, that the idiots have been using to try getting into my blog.
I swear, I mistakenly write something on my “about me” page and these idiots think it is open season. Well, gents, I’ve got excellent hosting and I know my stuff when it comes to dealing with morons like you. So, keep it up, and you’ll having to explain to Russian police why you were trying to hack a blog.
Your choice gents. But you are not dealing with a newbie user, at all. 😡
Prayers Needed: Battling Stomach Ailment
Just wanted to let everyone know that reads here and follows me in twitter; that I am not doing very well at all. 🙁
I have an idea what caused it, local pizza place that I love one night, and Mexican food the next; it all together, just irritated the crap out of my digestive system.
Either way, been in quite a bit of pain; plus, I am remanded to cottage cheese and a banana and a glass of milk. That’s what I had for lunch.
Last night the pain was so bad, that I was almost told my folks to take me to the hospital; but I knew what that would involve — running a hose, with a light on it, up my butt and see what the trouble is. Not my idea of a good time. 🙁
I have had this problem in the past. It has been a while; but something in there is a irritated really bad and is not a happy camper — and boy do I feel it. 🙁
So, until I heal up and quit hurting; Blogging will be lite or non-existent for a while.
All Prayers, incantations, and good ol’ fashioned, good Ju Ju sent my way is appreciated. 🙂
Thanks,
-Pat