“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is the foundation of a solid marriage.
According to court papers, Dylan Lee blamed everything on an argument.
He told investigators he and his new bride were fighting about chores when he pulled out a gun and shot her phone.
He says he then accidentally shot her as she tried to reach for the gun.
Lee told police the two just got married last weekend.
The bride survived. One wonders whether the marriage will.
What Is Truth? Reprise 0
Steven M. argues that, for the right-wing, truth is not a thing. A snippet:
Follow the link to see the evidence he adduces for that statement.
“The Suit” 0
My local rag has a fascinating story about the protective gear that bomb disposal techs wear.
I commend it to your attention.
Facebook Frolics 0
Just the kind of guy we would want guiding our children’s educational experiences.
Man, you see stuff like this and can’t help wondering, “Don’t these folks know how to behave in public?” Then you realize that “social” media purposefully lulls its “users” into forgetting that the internet is a public place.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Commemorate your idols politely.
Police said the fight turned physical and then one of the subjects, identified as 44-year-old Michael Jermell Hatton, produced a firearm, shooting the other man at least once outside the shop.
Russian Impulses 0
Shaun Mullen tracks the collusion course.
QOTD 0
Rex Stout, in the voice of Nero Wolfe:
Complete candor is beyond the reach of man or woman.
Stout, Rex, “When a Man Murders,” Three Witnesses (New York: Bantam, 1994), p. 79
Tales of the Trumpling: Snapshots of Trickle-Down Trumpery 0
Trumpled at the high school soccer game:
Her sister, Darcy said she also had racial slurs shouted at her.
“One person said, ‘Hey, number 20. I hope you’re embarrassed.’ I heard another one of them say, ‘Nice shot, n****,'” said Darcy.
Both girls said they brought the harassment to the attention of a referee and staff members, but nothing was done to stop it during the game.
Much more at the link.
Via Raw Story.
Walking the Walk 0
I think Atrios is onto something here.