Other Interests, Idea’s & Thoughts

Read about Dave’s interests beyond RC and aviation, including history, philosophy, economics, transportation, campers and personal commentary.

If it’s Dark Matter, Flush It Down

I’ve got no business commenting on something I know so little about, but here goes nothing….. From the moment I heard this theory that 80% of the universe was made from an as of yet un-discovered “dark mattter” it reeked of another...

This Weeks “Too Stupid” is Awarded to a City and it’s State

Since 2001 there have been 2000 American deaths in Afghanistan. Up to the election in 2008 there was quite a lot of grumbling from some about being involved in any kind of war or action. As if there is anybody that expects that war should be a popular thing to begin...

Tin Whiskers

I’m not a big fan of the gradual banning of lead. Sure, I love kids and all that. However, the enviromentalists take everything too far with what they clothe in “for the greater good” arguments. It’s really an anti-capitalist movement. And,...

The Value of Money

What is the value of money based on? Listen with care. This is a highlight of a series of 100 podcasts which I’ve been working my way through. It begins: “There’s a famous moment in the play of “Peter Pan”, when he asks the audience to...

Don’t Mess Around With Old Men

These two stupid perps pick the wrong cafe. 71 year old Samuel Williams, resident of the free state of Florida and permit holding gun owner takes care of business. I’m thinking those .380 rounds probably stung a little bit. There is an assumed risk when you go around...