2014 archive
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Parent politely.
Langston said Michael Carter, father of Logan, accidentally shot the boy with a .45 caliber gun purchased online about a month ago.
Misdirection Plays, The Welfare Fraud Fraud 0
In the Bangor Daily News, Ethan Strimbling crunches the numbers and finds the actual welfarm queens:
Yet where do Republicans focus all their energy? Well you know. The question is why? Unfortunately, the answer to that is simply pure ideology and politics.
Follow the link for the arithmetic.
The New Secesh: Bunker Mentality 0
Yes, it’s crazy. Crazy is dangerous.
In addition to loads of guns, ammo, and a shooting range, there was a bunch of Nazi paraphernalia. Nevertheless, according to one of the residents, “It’s a workshop. It’s not a bomb shelter,” which leads to the question, “Just what are you working on?”
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, you can’t make this stuff up.
During the previews, a man sitting two seats away texted noisily on his phone. The man behind him, retired Tampa police officer Curtis Reeves, asked him to stop several times.
Reeves left for a few minutes and returned. An argument erupted. Popcorn flew. Then, authorities said, Reeves pulled out a pistol and fired at the man.
Death (yes, death) seems to me a disproportionate penalty for impolite texting.
This nation shall be smitten, and every smite will have been earned.
Contemporary Republicanism Is Not “Conservative” 0
It’s just mean for the sake of being mean.
E. J. Dionne explains:
This, of course, is a quite precise description of what happened when Gov. Chris Christie’s aides ordered the closure of some access lanes to the George Washington Bridge last September.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Practice random acts of politeness.
(Snip)
“If someone was out shooting, out hunting in the Collegedale area or taking target practice we would encourage them to give us a call and let us talk to them, . . .”
I suspect that the police don’t need to wait up for that call.
A .22 calibre bullet can travel over a mile. The practitioner of politesse likely has no idea of how far the influence of his politeness may reach.
“Round Up the Usual Suspects” (Updated, Kicked to the Top) 0
Addendum:
Apparently, the screen grab has caused quite a stir, especially in that it did not reflect the desires of the local constabulary.
The Rite Stuff 0
Is there any reputedly “legitimate” endeavor (other than possibly Wall Street banking) more corrupt and venal than big-time college sports?
Republican Family Values 0
In the context of a post about Chris Christie and the George Washington Bridge closing, Shaun Mullen has a wonder (follow the link for the rest):
Why do so many Republican officials today use their power to hurt people?
I think the answer is simple.
I have said here many times that the Republican Party has devolved into the party of mean for the sake of mean. For some folks, being mean is fun. They are called “sadists.”
Sadism: a Republican Family Value.
Drinking Liberally Norfolk Tomorrow 0
Drinking Liberally is a gathering place for liberals. Socialize and laugh in a friendly atmosphere.
When: 6 p., Tuesday, January 14.
Where:
Uno Chicago Grill
5900 Virginia Beach Blvd
(Janaf Shopping Center) (map)
Tuesdays for Norfolk, Thursdays for Virginia Beach to make it easier for persons with commitments on either day to catch at least one per month.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Because nobody has a greater potential for politesse than drunken frat boys . . . .
The suit is the latest conflict in between Lehigh Acres-based Florida Carry Inc and a public university in Florida about gun issues.
Gun fetish or cheese fetish, a fetish is still a fetish.
The Entitlement Society 0
Scofflaws caught on camera.