tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89055372011-12-14T20:03:35.800-07:00A brief glimpse into my piece of this great big world.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-48538590960485844192011-01-06T00:53:00.003-07:002011-01-06T01:07:24.055-07:00

msnbc.com U.S. & World News - Officer reported shot to death in Oregon Sometimes I come across a story and read the posted comments. Sometimes they really get my dander up, which compels me to write a reply.  I normally post these here on my own blog because often times no matter how long or short my posts are, they are censored or filtered. Especially when they contain lots of facts and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-38142253264231918952010-11-06T06:15:00.001-06:002010-11-06T06:15:01.016-06:00

THE TAX SYSTEM EXPLAINED IN BEERSuppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100...If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this........The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.The fifth would pay $1.The sixth would pay $3.The seventh would pay $7.The eighth would pay $12.The ninth would pay $18.The tenth man (the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-5216552858607977102010-11-05T06:09:00.001-06:002010-11-05T11:29:57.976-06:00

With sweeping GOP victories in the House, and across the country’s gubernatorial races, here are some ideas that congress should be taking a hard look at and vested interest in: Term Limits. Why not limit them to a total of 8 years in either the House or Senate? This will clean house at least every 8 years and possibly every 4 years, preventing either party from building these entrenched

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-35023303365750101022010-11-04T21:15:00.005-06:002010-11-05T11:39:26.699-06:00

I wrote this on the 5th in response to reading the following article and the comments made regarding it.http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/11/04/muslim-sues-oklahoma-anti-shariah-ballot-measure/?test=latestnews#dsq-new-postJoshua Steen5 November 2010First let me begin by clarifying a common misconception about the Constitution of the United States, and “Separation of Church and State.” The

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-24796197545809049392010-11-04T05:21:00.001-06:002010-11-04T05:21:10.015-06:00

I always hear and read the same tired argument and statements from liberals regarding tax cuts and taxing the rich, however none of them can actually explain HOW it would work or help. Conversely, if the rich have less taxes to worry about, they are more apt to spend their money and invest in ventures such as business creation, (Read job creation) and on luxuries such as gardeners, housekeepers

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-64304111743006284432010-08-23T22:11:00.002-06:002010-08-23T22:25:18.412-06:00

Well,As is normally the case and my excuse, events and basically life itself keeps me away from regularly updating my blog. This years excuse is Iraq... What's that you say? All combat troops have left Iraq? They said so on the news? Did they? Funny, I am relatively positive I am sitting in Basra, Iraq at this very moment, writing this blog. (and getting rocketed on a regular basis I might add)In

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-55315666250701961882007-11-27T09:33:00.001-07:002007-11-27T09:33:45.733-07:00

Broadening my earlier post, here are some things that can be accomplished right now to help relieve the supply and demand issue with crude oil and gasoline: The United States Government could mandate that all vehicles designed for the purpose of hauling and transporting cargo be hybrid, alternative fuel, or pure electric.  This would include tractor trailers, locomotives, panel trucks and vans,

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-12692643634359530882007-10-24T06:25:00.001-06:002007-10-24T06:25:30.831-06:00

It's a beautiful crisp Sunday morning in October, and here I sit in a Starbucks coffee in Itaewon, Seoul Korea.  I  came to grab some coffee, and some Internet time, however their "free" wireless is now linked to some pay service. I went to the counter to ask how to access or if I could pay there, and they keep insisting it is completely free. Events however would indicate otherwise. I attempt

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-15615846290619606122007-09-30T06:42:00.001-06:002007-09-30T06:42:06.041-06:00

After visiting a dear friends blog, I found it necessary to take this test and post my own scores. I am not altogether sure the results are good or bad... Feel free to challenge yourselves as well!

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Let me begin by being clear about my position on global warming, Al Gore notwithstanding. Currently the evidence presented on both sides of the issue is far from conclusive. If one were to review data collected from both perspectives you would quite literally be able to find a counterpoint to every point. The subject is in fact something I am very interested in and intrigued by, however at the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-76289593954833037162007-04-30T03:50:00.001-06:002007-04-30T03:52:14.085-06:00

Sunday, 22 April 2007, zero day for Master Gunner class 07-03. 13 smiling Non Commissioned Officer faces of varying experiences and skills, all support related. Unfortunately and perhaps sadly that's when the judging begins. What judging you might ask? Judging who will make it and who won't, and who will excel and who will scrape by. Let me back of and preface what will follow with this: As a Non

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-45075534576911597092007-04-12T23:50:00.001-06:002007-04-12T23:50:57.167-06:00

It happened on the evening of 5 March 2007, while downrange in Stanleyville to purchase a phone card. I was minding my own business and walking toward the gate after having purchased a phone card. Suddenly a large rottweiler mix dog (largest in the entire ville...maybe in Korea) came running up the hill, trailing a long heavy chain, with his owner in tow. This woman was yelling at the dog in

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-23790156595543543792007-03-06T19:39:00.001-07:002007-03-07T01:21:00.536-07:00

After several requests, and quite a few demands; I have decided to again post and try to provide some indication of my whereabouts. Before I begin, let me scamper off to the kitchenette and fix myself a drink! (Yes I do on occasion scamper.... Don't you?) ----------------Time Elapsed 7:42-------------------------- Oh, still here? Alrighty then... Anyway, of late my job has been keeping me

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-82273224641020860962006-12-18T05:47:00.001-07:002006-12-18T05:47:17.398-07:00

Well, it's definitely that time of year again. Time to reflect and think about family and friends... Become depressed, and drink excessively! Time to consider all the things you can't afford to buy, and all the gifts you can't afford to give to others! Basically time to fully appreciate the complete bleakness that is life. In any event, here I am again, another Christmas in Korea. In case no one

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-5460988699201216832006-11-16T00:49:00.001-07:002006-11-16T00:49:08.965-07:00

When did it become acceptable, regardless of political affiliation to be disrespectful to a sitting President of the United States of America? Am I the only one who notices this trend in all forms of media? Jokes and banter are one thing, and yes I'm all for free speech, however, what is up with all the openly disrespectful speech? Regardless of your vote or affiliation the man IS the President,

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-20845696628899616262006-10-16T05:46:00.001-06:002006-10-16T05:46:48.219-06:00

As a many of you may have guessed I am a military servicemember. As such I can speak as a subject matter expert on the content of this post, which I will outline shortly. My experience and knowledge of this subject is based on 14 years of active service, and having served in the position of Instructor several times.  The subject as the title suggests is a " Dumbed Down Army." Let me explain.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-14587664277208334852006-10-01T17:12:00.001-06:002006-10-01T17:12:56.297-06:00

Here I am about to begin another week. I completely feel like I am in the doldrums presently. I don't pick up another class for several more days, all my prep work is done, and I'm fresh out of ideas! In other news, something I have neglected to mention for quite some time - my novel.  Things are progressing. I have actually been working on it slowly but surely. I can say with certainty that it

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-34869420544388718302006-10-01T08:44:00.001-06:002006-10-01T15:13:10.073-06:00

Have you ever in all y0ur life wanted something that was absolutely impossible for you to have? Not because it was inconceivable to have, but because there were factors that prevented it.  Regardless of compatibility? I am living there now. It is the hardest thing to accept. I do not wish it to be so. I know in my heart what will bring me happiness and contentment, and yet it can not be. That

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-59667250510307135952006-10-01T03:29:00.001-06:002006-10-01T03:29:28.229-06:00

Well, after some tweaking and the assistance of Joe Cheng, I am now able to successfully use Live Writer to post to my blog! This really is a great tool! Easy to use, and you can manage several blogs with just this one tool. It's very convenient, and I believe I even prefer it over Blogger for Word.  The ease of use and set up, (even with the current beta difficulties with blogger beta) combined

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-32890469873138738782006-09-30T21:19:00.001-06:002006-09-30T21:19:52.766-06:00

This will be test post number 5000

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-78730031050717871452006-09-27T01:06:00.000-06:002006-09-30T00:58:37.157-06:00

This is a test post to verify connection.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-26715021974147494502006-09-26T17:32:00.000-06:002006-09-26T17:38:18.338-06:00

I recently have been attempting to mirror this blog on the Windows Live Space provided by Microsoft as well as using their Windows Live Writer tool to access and publish to that space. My intent was to transfer this blog there, and mirror it here and there. (Some people seem to be allergic to all things Microsoft)I am currently experiencing several technical issues with this endeavor, the most

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-80647101117537771632006-09-21T16:58:00.000-06:002006-09-21T17:04:44.427-06:00

I guess I hadnt previously mentioned the fact that I now have a new job. I am currently performing duties as a Driver's Training instructor and Master Gunner instructor for the Brigade. This is by no means my favorite job or type of job, but I guess someone has to do it.Today will be one of the highlights of my new job, as I am graduating a class and thusly sending them the hell away from here.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-81463251731984162492006-09-20T01:26:00.000-06:002006-09-20T01:29:52.763-06:00

Hello friends and fans... (are there any?) I have returned after a long period of depression and absence.There have been several large changes in my life recently, and as a result perhaps I will be able to return my life to a somewhat even keel.Hopefully I will find myself able to return to my regular posting routine, and you will be provided with entertaining reading.Stay tuned!Just realized I

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1141360964397071682006-03-02T21:12:00.000-07:002006-03-02T21:42:44.453-07:00

This will most certainly be a difficult topic to broach here. Port Security... Here's my take on the whole issue: I agree with the President that we cant deny this UAE company (read UAE government) the purchase of this property and business simply because they are an Arab nation. That would be and is indeed racial profiling and outright racism.That being said I do not at all believe that ANY

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1140650080202779532006-02-22T15:49:00.000-07:002006-02-22T16:14:40.266-07:00

Well, here I am again, in the final hour and minutes of another Staff Duty shift. The second in as many days. I had intended to post last night while here at the desk, but was unable to come up with any original material to stimulate the mind. In actuality, truth be told I had a momentary lapse of a reason. I couldn't find it in me to post anything meaningful. Hell, I couldn't think of anything

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1140389360813908542006-02-19T15:25:00.000-07:002006-02-19T15:49:20.853-07:00

Well, I guess that settles it! I posted asking for feedback, and waited an entire day for a response, and what do I get?? Nothing... nada... zip. As I sit here in the final hours of duty hoping I would have something by which to guide me in my pursuit to entertain my fans, I came to the striking realization that I HAVE NONE! Can you possible imagine how shattered I must be? My heart fractured and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1140313339182820692006-02-18T18:10:00.000-07:002006-02-18T18:42:19.243-07:00

Hello all you happy people. Once again I find myself in that familiar position. A holiday weekend, and me the Staff Duty NCO. I think that damn duty roster generation software must just like me a great deal. As always, being on these 24 hour duty shifts gives one time to reflect... To marinate if you will on events past. Normally this would be a source and cause for depression, and morbid

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1138245669525266542006-01-25T20:21:00.000-07:002006-01-26T07:23:23.033-07:00

While my readers may or may not be following the controversy on the Domestic Surveillance issue, here are my thoughts on the subject: I believe that the President not only has the right and authority to conduct this type of surveillance, both constitutionally and as given to him by Congress, but it is his sworn duty.The President has a larger and sworn responsibility to protect the lives and the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1137495828181749832006-01-17T04:03:00.000-07:002006-01-17T04:03:48.226-07:00

Having just posted what can only be called a small novel on human trafficking I have come to several conclusions. One of these conclusions is that it is quite possible that I have pissed many folks off and lost whatever audience I may have had with my last post, due to its nature. Another of my conclusions is that I have received no feedback or replies because no one gives a shit at all about the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1137399119263426772006-01-16T01:11:00.000-07:002006-01-16T01:13:08.183-07:00

As promised, I will now post regarding the USFK Curfew policy, and why it is yet another useless, unfair, and unrealistic policy. At the conclusion of the post you may also be of the opinion that the policy does nothing to stop or control it’s intent, and that the local Major Commands support human trafficking to a large degree. The policies that are in place serve only to perpetuate the cycle

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1136643242693830712006-01-07T04:29:00.000-07:002006-01-07T07:24:39.443-07:00

Once again I find myself on Staff Duty. The first, (and most certainly not the last by any stretch) of the new year. The previous year has seen me through many life changing events, experiences, and memories. The current tour of duty provides an excessive amount of time to reflect; Marinate if you will, on all that has transpired. It has indeed been an emotional year.I have done a great deal of

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1136535012891434022006-01-06T01:10:00.000-07:002006-01-06T01:10:12.920-07:00

My dear Honeybee, you ARE among the living! I was wondering where you had gone. Welcome back, you know I love you more than life itself, past issues notwithstanding.Congrats on the baby.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1136364466051570322006-01-04T01:47:00.000-07:002006-01-04T01:50:31.476-07:00

Is it to much to ask for to expect at the very least some semi-intelligent conversation with those who would choose to engage you in conversation? I hate to have to point this out, but there are far more things to talk about other than hot chicks, getting drunk, sports, getting drunk and vomiting, (my personal favorite) and a whole host of other useless and pointless items of no interest.It is

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1133099815481397092005-11-27T06:56:00.000-07:002005-11-27T06:57:54.926-07:00

I have a question.Does anyone actually read any of this stuff here? Quite honestly, I often find myself questioning the purpose if it goes unread. Sometimes I suppose I do write just for me. However sometimes I have things that I wish people would read, so they could share and render opinions.Every now and then I feel like I have some important things to say. Some pearls to share with others.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1133016703581076412005-11-26T07:51:00.000-07:002005-11-26T07:51:43.623-07:00

Well, here I am again, having an insomniac attack. My mind is refusing to relax and let me have some peace. Oddly enough, I saw a Scientific American in the PX with an article on black holes, and more specifically how space-time may be a kind of fluid. Why is this odd? Only because it completely fits into the novel I am writing. In fact I had worked out some interesting theories and supposition

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1132969096256077872005-11-25T18:38:00.000-07:002005-11-25T18:41:26.090-07:00

Well, it’s been some time since I last posted here, and I’m guessing by now that my loyal fan base must be absolutely champing at the bit for my next bit of prose. (That is if I had any quantifiable fans to speak of, or was aware of.) Perhaps someday I’ll actually come up with something worth reading. Well, worth reading to someone else anyway.In all actuality, I have been extremely busy and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1126169171163918232005-09-08T02:46:00.000-06:002005-09-08T02:47:44.493-06:00

The latest news from New Orleans; A joint NOPD SWAT and ATF Task force have recently made several federal arrests as well as working to catch SNIPERS in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. Apparently these gunmen are randomly shooting at military helicopters, rescue personal, law enforcement personnel, and workers attempting to repair infrastructure systems such as cellular towers and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1126100275438799822005-09-07T07:37:00.000-06:002005-09-08T02:48:27.213-06:00

What has happened to America? Hurricane Katrina absolutely ravaged the gulf coast of the United States, and if that weren’t enough, the citizens of New Orleans finished the job. It is being suggested that some people remained in the city for the express purpose of looting and further ravaging and pillaging the city.What has become of the morals of Americans? What happened to the spirit and heart

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1124870460160731272005-08-24T02:01:00.000-06:002005-08-24T02:01:00.176-06:00

How does one begin a post after having been absent for so long? I am still breathing, and I am still in Korea. My current assignment finds me often far to busy to write, let alone have any sort of personal time or life. I recently returned from a 30 day leave in the States. This was one of the most stressful times of my life. These same events and life schedule have also prevented me from my

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1118792627738260612005-06-14T17:12:00.000-06:002005-06-14T17:45:04.133-06:00

Let me begin by saying that I am in fact still here.The recent events with my personal life and my duties here have been taking a serious toll on me, and have prevented me from posting at all to the blog. My novel has taken a back seat because I simply don't physically have the time to write, research, and proof it as I go. I have little time for anything resembling a personal life.This unit and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1115641105639205482005-05-09T05:56:00.000-06:002005-05-09T06:21:09.236-06:00

I have created a separate blog in which to post my novel in its entirety, to allow my blog here to remain the therapeutic and often inflaming venue it has become. I decided it was necessary for me to maintain a place for whatever pops into my mind, rather than the intense work required and involved with writing a novel.Hopefully I will continue to post interesting reality based content here often

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1115349641551716162005-05-05T21:16:00.000-06:002005-05-05T21:20:41.556-06:00

It finally happened. I pressed the power button and my computer started, booted to the desktop, the completely shut off. Never to start again. I had been having some minor and odd problems here and there for the past several months, but none that indicated the impending failure!After 2 painful weeks and $355.00 the problem was repaired in the form of a new video card, and a new power supply.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1114984698023501042005-05-01T15:04:00.000-06:002005-05-01T15:58:18.026-06:00

We'll, how do I begin? Blogging, so many people do it for so many different reasons. I do it to remain mentally competant. A great and dear friend re-introduced me to it after having not been involved with blogging in any way in quite some time. I had been aware of blogging, and had experimented with it briefly several times, never with any serious commitment. One day after being asked to read

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1114467407483199622005-04-25T15:47:00.000-06:002005-04-25T16:20:04.350-06:00

Well... Not really anywhere to go after that. If you weren't depressed before, reading that last post will almost certainly fix that immediately. I can hardly be blamed. After all what else could I have had to do for 28 mind numbing hours of duty?I had but to sit here and contemplate the complexity and misery that is my life. Life, or something like it. Is it indeed I that alienate my friends and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1114437569398332252005-04-25T06:37:00.000-06:002007-03-05T17:45:48.159-07:00

My apologies for inserting this post where chapter 1 should be, but the circumstances of my life require it.Depression. A condition which seems to grip me at odd times especially when I begin to think of my life in general and where it is or isn't going.Of the many things there are in my life, there are a few people that hold a high place there, and completely and daily affect my mental state.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1113832368425286792005-04-18T07:49:00.000-06:002005-04-24T09:49:49.290-06:00

PrologueMan, a most resilient and flexible creature. Adaptable to so many forms of stimulus, whether physical or mental. Being able to overcome extremes of nature and other adversities by applying the power of his mind, or in some cases physical strength. Through cunning and ingenuity, man can invent, create, protect, escape, and even destroy. It is this adaptability, this flexibility that makes

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1113140769996082942005-04-10T07:39:00.000-06:002005-04-10T07:46:09.996-06:00

Ok, so I attempted to post the prologue several times, each failing more miserably than the next, and then I discovered something... I'm taking entirely to long and the blog is timing out. (I think) In any event, I will again attempt to make this happen, however the next time I will type it to word, then copy and paste it here.This is for the better anyway, since it is long past the time when I

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1112939863461868892005-04-07T23:55:00.000-06:002005-04-07T23:57:43.463-06:00

It may have been noticed that briefly there was a title and some brief acknowledgements posted here earlier this morning. I had actually typed and posted the prologue of my novel, but in the process of uploading, something happened during the transfer. Hence I lost the entire post, and will have to begin again.Bear with me I intend to have it reposted again today! Thanks a bunch.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1112528766860279662005-04-03T05:09:00.000-06:002005-04-03T05:50:12.406-06:00

For several years now I have been something of an amateur writer. Until about 3 years ago, I had been writing simply as a means to release stress, and otherwise get out thoughts and feelings, or whatever else needed getting out. Bearing this in mind, I have decided to attempt a slight format change for my blog. This change is in part due to the 3 fans I might possibly have reading the blog, and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1107846559881925342005-02-07T23:54:00.000-07:002005-02-09T14:44:08.780-07:00

Once again business and life in general got the best of me and prevented me from posting to my blog. This has greatly distressed at least two people that I know of. I suppose now that I actually appear to have two people that follow my blog I am obligated to provide updated content. The humanity... As of Friday 4 February 2005 I have successfully completed the "Master Gunner" course in which I

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1107168659092117822005-01-31T03:38:00.000-07:002005-02-08T00:10:52.980-07:00

I began Master Gunner school today, a class which is in my honest professional opinion fraud waste and abuse. The class is to teach Staff Sergeants and above how to maintain, employ and trouble shoot M4, M2, M9, M16, M203, M249, and MK19 weapons systems. The problem is we are learning simple operator level material, things which are common soldiers tasks and skills, and which are learned and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1107081216627624882005-01-30T03:31:00.000-07:002005-01-30T03:33:36.626-07:00

After a period of career and world events, and frankly just plain laziness I have returned, and I intend to try to post at least once a day. Not that I had a concerned following or anything, but just so you all know!

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Monday morning at 0530 this week one of my favorite things happened. The Brigade Sergeant Major had a "talk" with the NCOs of the two companies here to discuss soldier "indiscipline." It was the standard speech outlining all the various things that occur and that soldiers do which is unacceptable behavior etc, with the basic premise being that it is the fault of the NCOs. It is our fault because

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1102887409064682162004-12-12T14:33:00.000-07:002004-12-12T14:36:49.063-07:00

Well, as everyone may have guessed, I wasn't able to get any posting done. Unlike the rest of the Army, here when you have Staff Duty, its like being on extra duty, for all of the details and other BS you are required to do while on duty. Apparently the staff at the group HQ is incapable of taking care of their own facilities and offices. Neat.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1102675964048401872004-12-10T03:50:00.000-07:002004-12-10T03:52:44.046-07:00

Remeber the post about staff duty? The hours, lack of sleep, lack of coffee etc? Well, here I am again, and I'm not liking it at all. Perhaps I'll get a few posts in. More to follow, stay tuned.

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Well, once again the closer we get to Christmas, the more hopeless I begin to feel. I think I am doomed to be unable to have any successful relationships in my life. I don't even have a good relationship with my young children. I desperately want to have a more involved relationship with them, I'm just not sure how to do it. So many other things get in the way. Many of the things that interfere

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1102540975796699262004-12-08T14:00:00.000-07:002004-12-08T15:10:40.716-07:00

After having read the comments from several people including my favorite but apparently overly sensitive Kenyan fan, I scoured my entire blog, reading and re-reading it, in an effort to find and remove the offending racist items. I found none. I find no example or evidence of racism in any form,from posted comments OR the main body of my blog. I have determined this is a typical liberal and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101956818304469082004-12-01T21:03:00.000-07:002004-12-01T20:06:58.303-07:00

As seems to be my habit, I have once again succeeded in making things worse by apologizing since the wrong person thought I thought they were offended. Apparently my cryptic and coded blog, in an effort to protect the identities of the innocent, succeeded in only providing more confusion. Well... That's pretty standard for me. Just call me cant get right. In order to simplify I'm going to just

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101941139192922472004-12-01T15:31:00.000-07:002004-12-01T15:45:39.193-07:00

I has become apparent to me that some of my recent postings have in some way offended or otherwise hurt some of my friends. Please accept my apologies, you know who you are. The posting was not intended to hurt or offend anyone, nor was it intended to specifically identify any specific person with whom I am having difficulty save one. If you know it cant possibly be you, or have anything to do

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101479908347002582004-11-26T07:35:00.000-07:002004-11-26T07:38:28.346-07:00

Yes. In case any of you were wondering that last blog split into to seperate areas of my trouble life and mind and once. Both of which are very personal and have a great affect on my daily life. My mind works that way sometimes. My fingers go to autopilot and begin to type whatever happens to be leaking out of my brain at a given moment. Weird isn't it? In any event, thats how the old cranium

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101383712316139512004-11-25T04:39:00.000-07:002004-11-25T05:19:05.850-07:00

It's that time of year again. Only this time I'm in a foreign country, away from my kids, with a destroyed marriage, debt up to my eyeballs, and the inability to please anyone. I think this is the most depressed I have ever been in my life. I cant see any possible means to fix everything that is damaged and broken. I will spend the second Thanksgiving, and Christmas in a row away from all that

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101185024343402252004-11-22T21:41:00.000-07:002004-11-22T21:43:44.343-07:00

The United States doesn't know or claim to know what's best for everyone else, however we do know EXACTLY what is best for America, Americans, and our interests abroad. That being said, we are also (Americans) willing to fight and die, on foreign soil if necessary, to protect the weak, defend the innocent, and help provide and restore freedom to those who ask. But perhaps you are right, perhaps

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1101159600664034062004-11-22T14:31:00.000-07:002004-11-22T16:06:48.770-07:00

The Surgeon General has determined that blogging is not suitable for lazy people, or people experience emotional turmoil and other life events. It is also not conducive with military service, as I barely have a spare moment to breathe let alone write my blog. It not really like anyone is reading the damn thing anyway right? Well, except for the guy from Kenya who is an expert on US Policy and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1100252459900086832004-11-12T02:30:00.000-07:002004-11-12T02:41:35.240-07:00

I have enlisted the help of a very sage and learned student of human nature to help interpret my moods for those few (apparently very few to non-existant) readers of my Blog, in order that you may better understand the inner workings of my intracranial plumbing. I suggest that some of you fellow bloggers do the same. After having spent some time blog surfing, I have the excedrine headache of the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1100052887384780982004-11-09T19:14:00.000-07:002004-11-09T19:20:24.793-07:00

For all the whining complaining leftists and far left democrats. Guys, you lost... Shhhhhhh

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1100037142017909112004-11-09T13:52:00.000-07:002004-11-09T16:34:21.516-07:00

Somehow this week I was the lucky recipient of day on day off Staff Duty. My first day was Sunday, and the duty lasts 24 hours. This 24 hours is a theoretical number since the duty desk is not located on the camp I am assigned to. This means getting up and dressed in time to catch the bus, in order to arrive on time to assume duty. So basically, up at 0600, get ready, catch the 0720 bus, arrive

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099953800421087712004-11-08T15:35:00.000-07:002004-11-08T15:43:20.420-07:00

The following post is in response to another blog I read, which on closer inspection revealed the poster is not even an American voter... Since when did the world decide that they know whats better for the people of the United States and have the job of giving Americans advice on how to vote? In any event, that blog, and some of my other comments can be found here: http://4morewars.blogspot.com/

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099902786942449892004-11-08T00:58:00.000-07:002004-11-08T05:11:28.770-07:00

In this era of destructively partisan politics, and divisive media coverage I would like to pose a question. With whom do we conduct diplomacy, with whom do we hold out the olive branch and reach a resolution drafted between reasonable mean and leaders of reasonable nations, when the people with whom we are at war have not reason? You see the problem isn’t Democrats, or Republicans.... The

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099614332987703682004-11-04T17:19:00.000-07:002004-11-04T17:25:32.986-07:00

Here at the job as I am certain is the case worldwide, there is much discussion regarding the elections, the winners, the losers, and why. There is much discussion and debate as to how wonderful or terrible the next four years will be, and how evil or not President Bush is. I enjoy a good debate, and I encourage it, however, there is one disturbing fact I have noticed at least within my shop, and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099440103190942512004-11-02T15:59:00.000-07:002004-11-02T19:53:04.916-07:00

Today I wanted to post some thoughts, and hopefully get some feedback on a recent "policy" shift within the US Army that in my opinion as a professional leader is very flawed. I hope to receive some comments, to determine if my thinking is flawed and perhaps I don't have a grasp of the "big picture" The policy to which I am referring is the "every soldier a marksman" and "every soldier an

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099384234528602682004-11-02T01:04:00.000-07:002004-11-02T01:30:34.530-07:00

Greetings and salutations web junkies, I would be remiss in my blogging duties if I didn't post and let you know what occurred on the "scheduled power outage" day. After completely rearranging my schedule, adjusting which jobs and taskings were to be completed first, re-allocating my soldiers time, and unpacking and connecting the portable generator operated welding equipment, and preparing to

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099186488877198252004-10-30T19:28:00.000-06:002004-10-30T19:34:48.876-06:00

This weekend Sunday is the only day that we have been given off. I am completely worn out, I can't find a decent cup of coffee anywhere, and I just want to sleep. Unfortunately I have a million things to do in preparation for the next week. So... Off I must go.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099100199361699992004-10-29T19:36:00.000-06:002004-10-29T19:52:05.993-06:00

Here are more of the things I think are way cool! Enjoy! MH-47E boarding SF soldiers MH-47E Disembarking an RSOV (Ranger Special Operations Vehicle) 160th SOAR MH-47E 160th SOAR MH-47E 160th SOAR MH-47E These are a collection of photos from various sources I've compiled.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099094529988174442004-10-29T16:53:00.000-06:002004-10-29T18:11:07.546-06:00

Every now and again while here in South Korea, I see or notice something that gets me thinking, and today I thought I might share these things with those who may pass by here, no matter their nationality. Korea is a beautiful country, and a wonderful place. The people are friendly, the food is excellent, and there are so many things to do and see. The public transportation system is first class

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099005918114301262004-10-28T17:19:00.000-06:002004-10-28T17:25:18.113-06:00

Have you ever noticed that the more urgent and important the business to which you must attend invariably causes you to have to interact with people of proportionately decreased intellect and capacity for being useful, helpful, or even slightly understanding?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099004344497111352004-10-28T16:59:00.000-06:002004-10-28T17:03:31.926-06:00

If I dont get a decent cup of coffee in the very immediate future someone is going to suffer immensely...

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099003190543996932004-10-28T16:39:00.000-06:002004-10-28T16:56:06.813-06:00

Here are some more special ops helicopters for your viewing pleasure! USAF AFSOC HH-60G Pavehawk USAF AFSOC HH-60G Pavehawk MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator) The bottom most photo is a MH-60L DAP (Direct Action Penetrator) belonging to 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR) It is armed with 2 fixed forward M134 7.62mm Miniguns, and two 30mm Chain guns mounted on the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1099002565960531432004-10-28T16:11:00.000-06:002004-10-28T16:29:25.960-06:00

As a soldier, and a leader of soldiers I am expected to accomplish a multitude of tasks and complete a variety of missions on a daily basis. Many of these tasks require a great deal of administrative paperwork, thusly requiring computers, printers, faxes etc. (Like any other company or corporate venture) In addition I run an Allied Trades shop for a maintenance company. This includes welding,

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1098959767979564672004-10-28T04:36:00.000-06:002004-10-28T05:10:45.996-06:00

Here is the first installment of things I think are way cool. I will share them as I think of them, enjoy. MH-60L preparing to fastrope insert US Army Rangers MH-60K defending Liberty US Army MH-60K preparing to insert Rangers via fastrope These are various photos I've collected of one mean US Army Flying Machine used exclusively by US Special Operations Forces.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246097226698303577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905537.post-1098951486168664882004-10-28T02:09:00.000-06:002004-10-28T02:56:17.653-06:00

The problem with blogs (I have blogged a bit in the past) is where to begin, and how to go about it. Is it to be constructed in such a way as to be coherent to the masses, or is it to be understandable only to me. Should it be meaningful in order to attempt to benifit mankind, or should it be junkfood? How to organize ones thoughts so it can be coherent TO ME? There's a great deal going on

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