tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206196642007-05-30T09:51:34.143-05:00GregTBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-53843971602179769222007-05-30T05:48:00.000-05:002007-05-30T05:06:48.128-05:00

I listened to a reporter in Venezuela today report on the shutdown of the last non-government controlled television station. He was clearly stunned that not only was the station shut down, but that the other stations weren't covering the huge riot that was ensuing by the few still sane people of that country. Apparently, people didn't understand that voting to allow Hugo Chavez full control to

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1136560923764238872006-01-06T10:20:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.388-05:00

This is very difficult for me. It is difficult for me because I have had a great love for RC and much respect for the staff there and it's owner. I don't think anyone will argue with the fact that I have devoted more blood, sweat, tears, and time to RC than any other person involved. My passion for the site was unequaled. I took over RC when it was running on a windows server in a closet at

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1136559047954276722006-01-06T09:49:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.388-05:00

The internet is a funny thing. People actually believe what they read is 100% true. All I ask of my readers is that you think about what you've seen happen and apply what you read about it to the facts you know. This blog is what I have to say. If you are interested read. If you aren't don't. If you want to comment, please do. If you want to say nasty things about me, there are plenty of other

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1136562127239558092006-01-06T10:25:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.387-05:00

I need to throw in a couple other things here as I've seen lies being put out on the net about it. I did not ban any expert ever. I did remove the ability of an expert to delete threads after he deleted a thread in which he made ridiculously slandorous and idiotic comments including how people were going to get sick from boiling (not cooking) rock. RC has never deleted a thread from the database

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1136570453383771842006-01-06T12:45:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.386-05:00

I see by some of the feedback I'm getting that there is still a lot of confusion. I'm going to try to address some of it. Q: "Why were mods given the ability to delete threads if they are not expected to use that ability? Thats a pretty stupid oversight on RC's part." A: Trust. I know I personally never dreamed in a million years one of our moderators would do that. Q: "Thanks for posting your

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1136562313802079952006-01-06T10:43:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.386-05:00

I have hosted www.rshimek.com for several years now at absolutely no cost whatsoever to him. I've never asked for a dime and I've never been paid a dime. I covered all operational costs for that hosting out of my own pocket. I did it despite being called names and being publicly disrespected by Ron. Despite his attitude towards me, any help he needed with the site was greeted with immediate and

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1138828931020008092006-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:37:18.385-05:00

It's been a little over a month now since I stepped down from my duties at RC. I have to admit it's been easier to do than I thought it would be. It has been very pleasant to only have one full time job. That is not to say that I don't miss some of the friends I made during my time there. That is really the only downside to this situation for me. Some have asked what my plans are. For now, I'm

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-1149194035934817012006-06-01T15:23:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:36:40.313-05:00

It's been awhile since I've posted an entry. Haven't had much to say. Clearly I'm not a very good blogger. Anyway, over the months, I've confirmed that my decision to walk away from RC was the right one on a regular basis. I was recently made aware that http://thereeftank.com is now being censored on RC. It's a damn shame. When I was there I made sure that other sites were not censored unless

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-69062397311051799742007-05-29T05:15:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:35:16.310-05:00

Well, apparently Nancy Pelosi had to go to Greenland to get caught in the rain for the first time in her life. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sc/climate_change_2 She saw "firsthand evidence that climate change is a reality". Amazing. The rest of us have seen the weather change hundreds of times every year. Here in Florida we see it a couple times a day most days. Ignore the fact

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-79221263703766243012007-05-25T08:12:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:34:27.855-05:00

Hang on just one second here. The shady politicians pull a fast one just in the title. The title would have you to believe that they are going to make changes in our immigration policy. I'm sorry to disappoint, but dealing with the 12 - 15 million illegals in this country isn't changing our immigration policy at all. They are two separate problems. When your kid is running around with a crayon

GregTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20619664.post-56436225076791530222007-03-07T18:21:00.000-05:002007-05-29T07:33:45.524-05:00

In times long past, King Solomon was brought two women who had a serious dispute. They both claimed to be the mother of the same child, and both wished to take custody of said child. After attempting to no avail, to reason with the women, the King posed this solution: Bring the child forward and have it cut in two. Each woman could then take half the child as their own. The thought being that

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