Font’s Point isn’t reached by any hardcore trails, but is still quite a beautiful sight to behold. Font’s Point is east of Borrego Springs, CA and can be reached by S-22 and then taking a graded sand road a few miles south. It doesn’t take much of a vehicle to reach Font’s Point, just a little momentum and ground clearance will get anything through to the breathtaking views available. I hope that you enjoy all of the photos! You’ll find more on this page.
This may have been pointless, futile, and a waste of time, but I tried discussing economics with progressives. Also, on Facebook of all places. Obviously, nothing worthwhile came out of the discussions and I simply got called things like “STUPID TROLL” “ALEC dumbass”, RepubliKKKan, and the didn’t offer any real retort to my arguments. Remember, liberals care about anti-bullying campaigns, unless you disagree with them politically. If you’re a RepubliKKKan, KKKonservative, Losertarian, or other non-leftist your opinion doesn’t count. Just ignore the failure of: the former Soviet Union, nations of the former Warsaw Pact, Venezuela, Cuba (but just look at those high literacy rates), Zimbabwe, North Korea, Detroit, the National Socialist Workers’ Party of Germany, Greece, and Spain.
If you’re a socialist like the people over at the Mother Jones magazine you’ll say things like “Kochtopia” and that “Kansas is screwed”. Don’t actually look at any economic performance data or the low unemployment rates. Don’t you dare actually read into how different states are doing. If you’re a liberal, you’ll ignore the economic performance of a state like Texas. You’ll also point out how Kansas had its credit rating downgraded while Illinois has had the same thing happen to it nine times. I didn’t realize that progressives cared about budget deficits or debt? Funny thing is, I thought that a city such as Detroit would fit that description better, but that must be the fault of capitalism right? Liberals had nothing to do with it at all.
For anyone who’s interested in getting a good laugh out of my economic discussions with progressives, here you go. Always remember, just turn your brain off when you debate economics with leftists. You’ll lose too many brain cells otherwise.
A Cisco router or switch is a job now. Also, labor costs nothing.
Don’t actually look at the cost of living in a country, just isolate one single statistic to make your point. Don’t look at any economic performance data either.
Detroit wasn’t run by liberals for the last fifty years apparently…
If you’re real lucky and doing very well, the leftist will wish for your imminent death. It’s also hilarious when they state that you hate people of a lower class and/or color even if you’ve mentioned nothing about race.
This exchange goes on even longer than I’ve posted up, but I think that you get the point.
Another year is passing, and it’s Valentine’s Day again. From a holiday that used to be based upon Christian martyr stories, to Geoffrey Chaucer associated the day with courtly love in the Middle Ages, then to normal lovers expressing love through handwritten and now mass-produced valentines, Valentine’s Day is a great holiday. It’s especially great for those of us who are still single and get to avoid spending money on gifts. I’ve also found two great songs to celebrate such a wondrous day; make sure that you share them with your friends. They’re sure to be a hit amongst your married friends. Enjoy!
I promise to get back to writing about politics soon, promise!
Some of you may have heard about the film Boyhood and all of the accolades that it’s gotten, for some reason. If you’re a film critic, you love this movie because it took twelve years to make and no other film has charted boyhood and growing up in a similar manner before. You’ll become engrossed in the story of a boring child who turns into an Emo that you can’t stand who’s surrounded by far more interesting characters. You won’t get to spend much time with the more interesting characters, you’ll get to watch the “star” of the film: recite bad dialogue, party, not actually learn any lessons, and become a loser who’s interested in photography. You’ll most certainly be able to draw parallels between Mason’s extremely interesting (and fake) life experiences and your own pathetic existence and/or childhood.
This film most certainly deserved to win a Golden Globe for best picture. Obviously, no other films were more deserving, nothing else at all came out that was more interesting or had a real/better plot. Remember, it’s a big deal because it took twelve years to make. Richard Linklater certainly deserves more cash for producing such a thought provoking and original film. Speaking of provoking thoughts, let’s ask some film experts just how great Boyhood was shall we?
But of course, Boyhood was a superior film to Guardians of the Galaxy.
Critics, they always make the right calls.
Wouldn’t the Senate or House of Representatives be so much more interesting if they would just fight their differences out once in a while. When was the last time a fist-fight broke out in Congress? We’ve already seen what happens when Harry Reid gets into a fight with some exercise equipment so he would probably go down fast but perhaps others might have some interesting brawls. What fights would you want to see occur in Congress? Let’s take a look at how politicians act towards each other in the Ukrainian Parliament. Get the tables, chairs, and smoke bombs.
Who do you want to put in the dumpster?
The Middle East Media Research Institute translates numerous Farsi and Arabic videos into English and other Western languages. They’re definitely worth taking a look at, what they put out is pretty interesting. Embedded in this post are two videos of Mosul Archbishop Nikodimos Daoud and his thoughts on recent events regarding Iraq, Syria, and the Islamic State. What do you think of what the Archbishop is saying? I think that I’m glad not to be a Christian living in Iraq or Syria, their numbers are certainly dwindling these days.
By now you’ve probably heard about NBC news anchor Brian Williams lying, I mean “mis-remembering” a story he gave about his helicopter being shot at with an RPG.and spending some nights in the desert. What’s most amazing about this is that there are people actually willing to defend Brian Williams over what is an easily verifiable lie. I really feel that if I was in a helicopter that got shot at by an RPG and was stuck in the desert I probably wouldn’t get that mixed up with something else. It’s just so amazingly stupid, Williams had little to gain and everything to lose by making up and continuously repeating such a bogus story. For anyone who’s interested in looking up other false claims from NBC staff Breitbart has pointed out several lies and inconsistencies.
Perhaps leftists will blame the Koch brothers or “Faux” News somehow. I’m sure that the Kos kids will try to find a way to absolve Williams. We should all just get off our high horse. Posted below is what one of the men actually on the damaged helicopter had to say:
Posted below is the response of Brian Williams:
Here’s a video of Brian Williams pushing his narrative in 2013:
Here’s Brian Williams’ apology for the “fog of memory”:
Anyway, enjoy the photos and get a good laugh out of a prominent man aiding in his own demise with idiotic statements. Truth be told, I think that Brian Williams is a pretty good fit for NBC.
One of the things that I greatly enjoy is going off-road and hitting the trail in my Jeep. I’ve taken numerous photos and fully intend to take many more. I’ll be posting up shots of my own Jeep, various other trucks and 4×4’s that I see along the trail, and the various trails that I have and will see. Maybe you’ll find some photos that you like or perhaps you’ll even purchase your own truck or 4×4 if you don’t have one. Either way, below are some sample pictures and you can see the Picture Gallery page at the top of the menu bar. Enjoy!
While this film is not really new being released back in 2013, Grown Ups 2 is a great film. Adam Sandler, David Spade and Sandler’s other friends just keep the laughs coming. You might be thinking that since the last several Adam Sandler films have been lazy, formulaic, uninspired and appeal to the lowest common denominator, but you’d be wrong about this film my friend! While a few things in it might be corny, it’s just a movie so learn to have some fun. Just pull the stick out of your rear-end and enjoy the film. Mike and Jay over at Red Letter Media have many great things to say about this film. They found so many good and humorous things in this film that their review of Grown Ups 2 lasts a whole two minutes and fifty-three seconds. If the U.S. box office can give Sandler another 133 million, just accept it. Don’t forget to watch the whole Grown Ups 2 review.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to also watch Red Letter Media’s critical acclaim for Star Wars Episodes I, II and III. You’ll be glad that you watched them, I know that I most certainly found much joy in the aforementioned Star Wars reviews. Enjoy!
Bonus Round, here’s the Honest Trailer for Grown Ups.
On this day in 1943, the final northern pocket of German resistance in Stalingrad capitulated and surrendered to Soviet forces; the other two pockets of German resistance had surrendered on January 31. Initially in the German war with the Soviets there was much success and the Wehrmacht has pushed within thirty-five kilometers of Moscow. Operations Barbarossa and Blue had advanced hundreds of kilometers. Still, it was never enough to please Hitler and not enough to defeat the Soviet Union. Hitler ignored numerous recommendations from his own generals, stretched his supply lines beyond reasonable limits and split his southern offensive up between going for the oil fields of Baku and Stalingrad concurrently. There was no easy victory in Stalingrad; house to house fighting greatly slowed down the German advance and the Soviet defenders proved very tenacious.
The fighting dragged on into the winter and eventually Operation Uranus launched by the Soviets completely encircled the 6th German Army by November 22nd. Hitler refused to allow von Paulus’ 6th Army and supporting troops to break out through the southwest and claimed that other forces German forces would push through to reach them. There were no successful German attempts to break through the encirclement and the Luftwaffe was never able to bring close to enough supplies to support the doomed soldiers. Of the hundreds of thousands of surrounded German soldiers, only 6,000 would ever return home. There was no victory for the Nazis in Stalingrad, only death and defeat.
There are few movies made from the German perspective of WWII; there are also very few movies made by the German people themselves on the topic. Stalingrad was a German movie released in 1993 and I highly recommend watching it. It’s well worth your time.
Here’s another interesting video about the Battle of Stalingrad.
Here are some maps illustrating the initial German advance through the Soviet Union:
An illustration of the Soviet Winter Offensive during 1941-1942:
The German Southern Offensive during the summer of 1942:
Operation Uranus and the Soviet Winter advance:
The encirclement of von Paulus’ 6th Army and supporting forces:
Here’s the text of the Russian Ultimatum delivered to von Paulus on January 7, 1943:
| To the Commander in Chief of the German Sixth Army, Colonel General Paulus, or his representative and to all the officers and men of the German units now besieged in Stalingrad. |
The Sixth Army, formations of the Fourth Panzer Army, and those units sent to reinforce them
have been completely encircled since the 23rd of November, 1942.
The soldiers of the Red Army have sealed this German Army Group within an unbreakable
ring. All hopes of the rescue of your troops by a German offensive from the south or
south-west have proved vain. The German units hastening to your assistance were defeated
by the Red Army, and the remnants are now redrawing to Rostow.
The German air transport fleet, which brought you a starvation ration of food, munitions and
fuel has been compolled by the Red Army’s succesful and rapid advance repeatedly to
withdraw to airfields more distant from the encircled troops. It should be added that the
German air transport fleet is suffering enormous losses in machines and crews at the hands
of the Russian Airforce. The help they can bring to the besieged forces is rapidly becoming
illusory.
The situation of your troops is desperate. They are suffering from hunger, sickness and cold.
The cruel Russian winter has scarcely yet begun. Hard frosts, cold winds and blizzards still
lie ahead. Your soldiers are unprovided with winter clothing and are living in appalling
sanitary conditions.
You, as Commander in Chief, and all the officers of the encircled forces know well that there
is for you no real possibility of breaking out. Your situation is hopeless, and any further
resisitance senseless.
In view of the desperate situation in which you are placed, and in order to save unnecessary
bloodshed, we propose that you except the following terms of surrender :
1) All the encircled German troops, headed by yourself and your staff, shall cease to resist.
2) You will hand over to such persons as shall be authorised by us, all members of your
armed forces, all war materials and all army equipment in an undamaged condition.
3) We guarantee the safety of all officers and men who cease to resist, and their return after
the end of the war to Germany or to any other country to which these prisoners of war
may wish to go.
4) All personell of units which surrender may retain their military uniforms, badges of rank,
decorations, personal belongings and valuables and, in case of high ranking officers their
swords.
5) All officers, non-commissioned officers and men who surrender will immediately receive
normal rations.
6)All those are wounded, sick of frost-bitten will be given medical treatment.
Your reply is to be given in writing by ten o’clock, Moscow time the 9th of January 1943.
It must be delivered by your personal representative, who is to travel in a car bearing a white
flag along the road that leads tothe Konny siding at Kotlubanj station. Your representative
will be met by fully authorised Russian officers in District B, 500 metres south-east of siding
564 at 10.00hrs. on the 9th of January, 1943.
Should you refuse our offer that you lay down in your arms, we hereby give you notice
that the forces of the Red Army and the Red Airforce will be compelled to proceed with
the distruction of the encircled German tropps. The responsibility for this will lie with you.
| Representing Headquarters Red Army Supreme Command, Colonel General of the Artillery Voronov. The Commander in Chief of the Forces of the Don front, Lieutenant General Rokossovski. |
Here’s the text in Russian for anyone who’s interested.
A Russian stamp commemorating the victory at Stalingrad:
Yakov Pavlov and Pavlov’s House is an interesting story to read.
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