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I guess I'll just tip my hat, smile and move along at this point. The language is pretty plain to me - SCOTUS and the courts have power to interpret and apply law. I guess we just see it differently. All the best to ya, Sheepdog. I'm out.

But the Constitution does give the courts the power to interpret and apply those rights as expressed in the Bill of Rights (among other legal documents). And it's the application that matters.

Article III of the U.S. Constitution decreed that the nation’s judicial power, to apply and interpret the laws, should be vested in “one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.” That part about apply and interpret the laws seems to...

My top tip for Senior Citizen camping in winter: don't. Stay warm and dry in front of your fireplace. Spring ain't that far away.

I like the Wyze cams. But you do need some basic technical chops in order to store videos on your server. And, of course, you need a server. I went with the Ring 2 Pro for the front door and the Ring Stick Up cam for the garage door, just for simplicity's sake. I do enough tech work...

It seems to me that the problem here is the back door left open by the 2nd point in the Heller ruling: 2. Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose: For example...

I'll confess: absolutely love getting ready for an approaching storm. No last-minute dashes to the store or anything like that. Walk around the property, make sure things are tied down and windows are closed. Then pull up a chair on which ever covered porch offers the better view and...

The advancing polarization of society, which encompasses the American election as well as others around the world, will rock much of humanity in 2020 (regardless of who wins the US election). We can't seem to disagree without hatred anymore and the level of that hatred continues to grow and...

I personally see bugging out as an absolute last resort for several reasons: 1. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to take all my supplies with me. 2. I'm getting too danged old to bug out. In the process of trading off mobility for the ability to turn ornery quickly. 3. While not in...

My eldest daughter would love this. Posting for the drawing.

My family knows that we'll rally together if at all possible. Some are local, some are not, but they all know where to go if things go off the rails. And, yes, I've socked away extra for them. They'll be welcomed and then they'll get to work helping to keep all our heads above water. I've...

Unfortunately, I'm really suburban these days (as of about 4 years ago) - leaning more to the urban side than the rural. I'm in fairly good shape regarding meds, comms, and firearms/ammo. Good with water, but still have some work to do with food - my storage is adequate, but need to work on...

30 years together, 24 years of married life. 2nd go-around for both of us. Her ex deserted her, my ex pretty much the same. Raised 7 kids in a blended family. We found that so long as you're willing to commit, listen and put the other person first, the highs far outweigh the lows. I often...

The best gift was spending Christmas Eve with the local kids and grandkids.

I don’t worry much about water in winter, living in snow country. But I do keep 250 gallons stored in barrels. I use the barrels to water the summer garden and refill after use. I also have 100 gallon Water Bobs close to each of our bath tubs. Figure I’ll fill those by draining the pipes if...

They're already got your picture. Got a Driver's License? How about a passport? Any government-issued ID card? Ever serve in the military? The only question is how recent the picture might be. But this horse broke out of the barn over 20 years ago.

My retirement goals are a little different from most, so my retirement plan is a bit different. I really, really, really like what I do for a living. So when I retire (target date is 4 years out, when I'm 68+), retirement means stepping back to working part-time. I'll work part-time so long...

Heck, I may be forced out in a few years if my county keeps jacking up the property taxes.

I wear photogray prescription glasses with glare-reduction lenses, so sunglasses are out of the equation. And plenty of Carmex and Chapstick year round (it's dang dry here). We also load up on hand warmers every October. But one thing so many people in snow country already know - good, thick...

I get the flu vax. But I also up my weekly consumption of eggs during flu season. Does that make me a fence-sitter? :p