August, 2015 archive
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Self-politeness is the politest kind.
Emergency crews responded to 25 Pine St. around 3:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from Murray, who said he had shot himself in the leg with a .22-caliber revolver. Police said Murray was outside on his porch when they arrived, and he told them the incident was accidental.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, August 13, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
The Fee Hand of the Market 0
Badtux remembers how well it worked.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 2
Politeness must be inculcated from the early years.
WCMH-TV (http://bit.ly/1IHSRIt ) in Columbus reports the younger child was struck in the neck when the gun discharged Tuesday morning in a neighborhood just west of downtown.
Another day of personal protection in NRA Paradise.
Impunity and the Regency 0
The Regent has one strike left.
A three-judge panel of the Richmond-based appeals court upheld the convictions on July 10, holding in part that McDonnell: “received a fair trial and was duly convicted by a jury of his fellow Virginians.
Next stop: Washington and the big stage of the Supreme Court.
Afterthought:
Maybe he should have worn a badge.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a moving experience.
A child died Monday night in Boyd County after police said she accidentally shot herself.
(snip)
According to the girl’s brother, the shooting happened while the family was moving into their home and unpacking their belongings.
Soldiering On 0
At the San Jose Mercury-News, William Endicott contemplates the culture warriors and is not impressed.
Impunity, Reprise 0
It’s as simple as A, B, C.