Kudos For Governor Palin

Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin

Governor Palin Lauds Firearm Decision
by U.S. Secretary of Interior

December 5, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today lauded the decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior that will allow an individual to carry a concealed weapon in national parks and wildlife refuges. The new rule only applies if the individual is authorized to carry a concealed weapon under state law in the state in which the national park or refuge is located.

“The possession and use of firearms is especially critical to Alaskans,” Governor Palin said. “We will continue to protect gun rights. The ability to carry a firearm can define a life or death situation, especially for protection against surprise encounters with wildlife, mainly bears. I appreciate the Interior Department recognizing this is a step in the right direction.”

Within Alaska, most of the national parks and refuge areas are open to various forms of hunting, so possession and use of firearms is already widely allowed under both state and federal law. Currently, firearms are prohibited in Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and Sitka National Historical Park. The new rule will take effect in January.

Soap Box Ravings says be alert for any other Governor from any state that goes on record saying this is a good decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Soap Box Ravings predicts the list will be very, very short.

A Great F@#$%^& Idea From Senator Dodd

For those who vote but don't have a clue, Senator Dodd is the white haired man on the right.

Senator Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., the Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has called for the head of General Motors to step down. Senator Dodd says GM should consider new leadership.

The complete article may be found at: http://news.aol.com/article/senator-calls-for-new-car-company-execs/270469

Soap Box Ravings really likes this new concept put forth by Senator Dodd. I have to tell you Soap Box ravings really, really, really loves this new concept of Senator Dodds. basically it is, If you had a leadership position during the downfall, you should resign from your position before any assistance is offered.

Soap Box Ravings can only ask, "Does this also apply to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Congress after all runs the country. The President can only agree and sign bills presented or he/she may veto the bills presented. If the President vetoes a bill Congress can either override the veto or live with it and move on.

So the Question is, Should Senator Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and his associates both in the senate and in the House resign their exalted positions for their participation in the economic debacle our country finds itself in?

If auto executives are to be held responsible for playing by the rules dealt them by our Government, the United Auto Workers Union, the banking industry, etc. why do we not hold Senators and Representatives accountable for results that happened on their watch; especially when they wrote many of the rules everyone else had to play by.

For an added attraction, try this: Google Senator Dodd and Countrywide Bank