Dec
31
There was is once again (see Update – Ed.) an Instapundit link to a follow-up story that said says: IS THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION flip-flopping on the Second Amendment? UPDATE: Here’s the original source, which I really should have linked here earlier. Sorry! posted at 09:38 AM by Glenn Reynolds That story inspired my comment: Wow, only [...]
Dec
31
Range Day
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A slightly overcast Sunday was a much better choice than during the torrential downpour of last Friday. The river was high and fast, covering the 450 yard target cylinders on the bank downriver. Plenty of flotsam made for quick-moving targets. (Compare this scene to last year.) My shootin’ pardner inspects his S&W Model 65 in [...]
Dec
30
Traffic – Thanks and No Thanks
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Traffic stats: Number of referrers, ranked by activity Thanks! to The Other Side of Kim, Ace, Say Uncle, Mr. C, Hot Air and all the other good bloggers on the list kind enough to post referrals! No Thanks to Porn Trafficker Eonpal and Meds Spammers: CompletePills, ProcessRx, VastRx and ViagraOverstock - I ain’t buyin’ so stop [...]
Dec
30
Die Terrorists Die
Category: Guns, Pr0n, Support for Our Military |
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** NSFW Warning ** Click to watch, right click to download 11.8 MB ** NSFW Warning ** Thanks to Grouchy Media
Dec
30
WordPress refused to embed video objects without wreaking havoc with the blog layout, so this bit of Gun Pr0n goodness is a Media Player (wmv) file. Click to view, or right click to save. Mmmm.
Dec
30
An Ecosystem Hat Tip
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… to The Scriblerus Memoirs who pops into the the TLB Ecosystem at #59,230. Been there. Martinus Scriblerus promises to be the self-indulgent tragicomic epistolarity of one of the 21st century’s least known 18th century minds. Well alrighty then, give him a look!
Dec
29
Saddam Executed
Category: Politics, Support for Our Military |
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(Photos from Al Jazeera) (Photo from Fox News) (Photo from CNN) Perhaps minutes from now. Updates: 10:08 EST – Arab media (Al Arabiya TV) reports: It’s done. Streaming Link from Ace (link’s not direct) You Tube link 1 Here Video From BBC Video from LiveLeak Full video from PandaChute.com CONTENT WARNING, obviously applies. (Saddam’s body [...]
Dec
28
It Could Have Been the Wind
Category: Gun Stuff, Guns |
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… but after a loud bang on the garage door, I unlocked the safe and had to make a quick choice. The Kimber .45 was my preference, but the Magnum Research Desert Eagle AE 50 was on top. Firstest with the mostest wins. . . . Good thing it was just the wind. I don’t think [...]
Dec
28
Yes, I know it’s late. I’ve had the United 93 DVD for a month and have only now brought myself to watch it. The passengers of that ill-fated flight took heroic measures to save their lives, but to no avail. They did however, save thousands on the ground at the intended target. May God bless [...]
Dec
28
Headline Summaries: Border Security
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Headlines and quotes from all over (12/28/2006): 12/28/2006 Medved goes nuclear on “North American Union” conspiracy theorists Not a suitcase nuke, either. We’re talking Tsar Bomba … from Allahpundit ‘Here we are prisoners’ The gunfire was deafening. Street corners all over the city were darkened by smoke from grenades and light artillery. The dead lay [...]
Dec
27
Headline Summaries: Border Security
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Headlines and quotes from all over (12/27/2006): 12/27/2006 Arrests of illegal migrants near U.S.-Mexican border drops The U.S. Border Patrol reports that arrests along the U.S.-Mexican border have dropped by more than a third since U.S. National Guard troops started helping with border security. DHS defends border terror scoring system Homeland security officials are defending [...]
Dec
27
Interpreting Second Amendment Outside FAA Charter
Category: Gun Stuff, Guns, Politics, The Militia |
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David Codrea at The War on Guns writes “Bush Administration Reverses Ashcroft Interpretation of Second Amendment.” I found the full text of the DOT Rules here, and I agree with David. The FAA indeed appears to be codifying constitutional interpretations of the Second Amendment into federal regulations. The paragraph in question is included my letter [...]
Dec
26
How to Please Women, Part 1
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Enjoy the moment. The Windows on the World restaurant was destroyed in the September 11 attacks on America but that site still holds some valuable lessons. When a dinner jacket is offered, wear it. Don’t complain. Be thankful that you are at the peak of civilization. Order wine; then, order more wine. Your guest / [...]
Dec
25
Merry Christmas, America!
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A Cowboy Christmas - by Jack Sorenson Peace, Joy and Goodwill toward men.
Dec
24
Merry Christmas, America!
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St. Nick’s Express – by Jack Sorenson Ho! Ho! Ho!
Dec
23
Merry Christmas, America!
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Here Comes Santa – by Jack Sorenson Merry Christmas, America!
Dec
22
Merry Christmas, America!
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Gonna Br In Trouble – By Jack Sorenson
Dec
21
Merry Christmas, America!
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First Ones There – by Jack Terry Merry Christmas and all the best for the Holiday Season from Traction Control.
Dec
20
Merry Christmas, America!
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Snow Rangers – by Christopher Marona Happy Holidays!
Dec
19
Merry Christmas, America!
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Cold Day on the Trail – by Joe Beeler. Season’s Greetings from Traction Control. Happy Holidays!
Dec
18
Merry Christmas, America!
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A Doubtful Handshake – by Charles M. Russell. Happy Holidays, with peace and goodwill to all.
Dec
17
Merry Christmas, America!
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The Teamster - by James Bama. To you and yours for the Holidays from Traction Control.
Dec
16
Merry Christmas, America!
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Morning Rounds – by Ann Hanson.
Dec
15
Merry Christmas, America!
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Hurry Sun Up - by Tim Cox. Happy Holidays and God Bless America - from Traction Control.
Dec
14
Merry Christmas, America!
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Dress for Success – by Ann Hanson. Season’s Greetings from Traction Control.
Dec
13
Merry Christmas, America!
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Between Heaven and Earth – by Tim Cox. May God Bless.
Dec
12
Merry Christmas, America!
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Pintos – by Bev Doolittle. Happy Holidays from Traction Control.
Dec
11
Merry Christmas, America!
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Woodland Encounter – by Bev Doolittle. Season’s Greetings from Traction Control.
Dec
10
Merry Christmas, America!
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Two More Indian Horses, Print 1, Two More Indian Horses, Print 2, Two More Indian Horses, Print 3, and Three More for Breakfast – a series by Bev Doolittle.
Dec
9
Merry Christmas, America!
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Upon the Highest Bough – by Jack Sorenson. Merry Christmas, America!
Dec
9
Headline Summaries: Border Security
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Headlines and quotes from all over (12/18/2006 – 12/26/2006): 12/26/2006 Dallas suburb sued over anti-immigration law The American Civil Liberties Union and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund filed the suit on behalf of Farmers Branch residents and landlords. [Like the Blogroll in the sidebar says: Stop the ACLU! - Ed.] Immigration Proposal [...]
Dec
9
Headline Summaries: Border Security
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Headlines and quotes from all over (12/11/2006 – 12/17/2006): December 17, 2006 Mexico’s chief aims to end drug-related violence Bloodshed, drug-related or not, seems to be drowning nearly every corner of Mexico. Violence and public safety have become a leading concern of Mexicans and one of the greater challenges for a fragile democracy. Just 10,999,900 [...]
Dec
9
An Ecosystem Hat Tip
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… to No Runny Eggs who pops into the the TLB Ecosystem at #59,022. Been there. NRE is from Milwaukee and covers some topics that are of mutual interest. Give him a look!
Dec
9
Headlines and quotes from all over (12/5/2006 – 12/9/2006): December 9, 2006 Ex-border agent gets 14 years A former U.S. Border Patrol agent was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Thursday for accepting bribes in return for allowing drugs to be smuggled through the border checkpoint at Falfurrias. Critics claim Bonilla lost Hispanics’ support [...]
Dec
9
Weasel-speak
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More Airing of Grievances at Say Uncle: Weasel-speak! The latest in a brilliant series of Pulitzer-quality gripes! Go see !! — (two exclamation point rating.) In the comments at Say Uncle’s place, Traction Control offers the Buzz-word-O-Matic when ‘regular’ weasel words aren’t enough to obfuscate, er illuminate your point! Deluxe edition has both three and [...]
Dec
6
From The Financial Times By Chris Giles, Economics Editor in London Personal wealth is distributed so unevenly across the world that the richest two per cent of adults own more than 50 per cent of the world’s assets while the poorest half hold only 1 per cent of wealth. … Yep. That’s me. According to [...]
Dec
5
11K!
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Even though Instapundit may get this many hits per hour, we think 11,000 hits is Cool! Thanks!! – – – – – – – – – Update and SockPuppet Alert: Evidently, visitor number 11,000 was me! Yikes, but hey, it’s my favorite blog. I rarely disagree with the opinions expressed by the host at Traction [...]
Dec
4
Headline Summaries: Border Security
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Headlines and quotes from all over (11/22/2006 – 12/4/2006): December 4, 2006 Time To Roll Up Our Sleeves Congress open to passing bill on immigration Congress will approve an immigration bill that will grant citizenship rights to most of the 12 million to 20 million illegal aliens in the U.S. after Democrats take control next [...]
Dec
2
From alandp Family shooting sports are still a tradition. We’re off to the range tomorrow.
Dec
1
(originally posted on November 12, 2006 at 5:20 PM) Is someone out of touch? (Click image for full screen capture) Goddammit! This poll was from Today! Sunday November 12, 2006 at http://www.gop.com/ If the Democrats took control of Congress, what part of their agenda would concern you the most? Cutting and running in the War [...]








