Sep
30
Steven Den Beste has more at his place. – Go see!
Sep
29
Was it Unions or Terrorists? Same thing, really
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So, nothing new here in London other than an undisclosed ‘incident’ at Heathrow that routed arriving air passengers onto bus transports to the terminal instead of JetWay offloading. I see no “media” coverage so I assume it was simply a day of ’routine’ terrorism in the UK – or simply some sort of ’Union activity’. Same [...]
Sep
28
Midnight in Aberdeen
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Midnight in Aberdeen, Scotland. Pic from the hotel window. Click to embiggerate.
Sep
28
Segway leads to Segue
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The CEO of Segway makes a smooth transition from the living into the afterlife … drives Segway off a cliff and plunges to his death. (Sad) Statement at Segway.com: It is with great sadness that we have to confirm that Jimi Heselden OBE, has died in a tragic accident near his home in West Yorkshire. [...]
Sep
28
The (London) Financial Times had an insert today on Foreign Exchange (ForEx) currency trading. Per the article there is massive growth in this area – about 4,000 billion dollars massive. Accounts are (for now) accepted with at 50:1 leverage ratio. I’m going to file this note under Kick.Me.Hard. at Christmas Time. Here is what I [...]
Sep
26
Timelapse Montage from Mike Flores on Vimeo. Click the full screen button for bigger coolness!
Sep
25
High-Speed Pics of Stuff Getting Shot
Category: Gun Stuff |
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[Solved!] alan sailer has 475 high-speed pictures of everything from ornaments, to rubber bands, to well just about everything else being shot. Check it out! Alan Sailer’s website is alansailer.zenfolio.com h/t Everyday, No Days Off – Gun Blog
Sep
24
It’s Complicated
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Here in Old Blighty, everyone seems to have agreed to drive on the left side on the road; to transform simple intersections into roundabouts; and otherwise subvert all natural laws of driving by putting steering wheels and other driver controls on the right side of their cars. My first reaction to riding in England – seated [...]
Sep
24
The Last Best Hope: JOIN or DIE
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Ace says, “Pretty Darn Good“. Traction Control says, “Oh, Hell Yea!” From RedState; video produced by Ben Howe of BenHoweBlog.com November. JOIN or DIE
Sep
23
Street Views
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Aberdeen, Scotland, UK The Mither Tap Street View
Sep
22
Street Views
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Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UK
Sep
21
H/T to Tammy Bruce
Sep
21
Rasmussen: Alaska Senate: Miller (R) Holds Double-Digit Lead Over McAdams (D), Murkyvski (W³)
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Republican Joe Miller attracts 42% of the vote in the first Rasmussen Reports poll of the Alaska Senate race since GOP Senator Liza Murkyvski announced her write-in campaign to try to keep her job. Source: Rasmussen Reports poll. (Headline Note: “(W³)” is for “Whiner who Won’t Withdraw” – Ed.) Send Money to Joe!
Sep
20
10 Shots in Under 3″ at 1,000 Yards
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That’s some mighty fine shooting, Matt! h/t The Maddened Fowl Story here: Matt Kline Shoots 2.815″ Record at 1000 Yards with 300 WSM
Sep
19
The Rick Santelli Rant that ignited The Tea Party Movement CHICAGO SUN-TIMES ‘Best Five Minutes of My Life’ – Rick Santelli
Sep
19
Can your constitutional rights be revoked because the police chief thinks you are not a “suitable person” to have rights? (telegram.com)
Category: Crime, Gun Stuff, Homefront, Politics |
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This headline is on Fark.com, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a Real.Serious.Question. Man challenging constitutionality of gun permit revocation WORCESTER — Citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, a Shrewsbury man is challenging the constitutionality of a state law under which his license to carry a firearm was revoked five years ago by Police [...]
Sep
19
Democrats Logo Improved and Clarified
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If only all of life’s choices were this easy.
Sep
18
This time as a write-in candidate. “Only Out For Herself“ So once again, we take to the soap box. Soap Box, Ballot Box, et cetera.
Sep
17
Tea Party Pace Car
Category: Homefront, Politics, The Militia |
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I like! Click pic to embiggerate. See more pics at TeaPartyPaceCar.com h/t to The Blaze.
Sep
16
Democrat Logo
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Fixed by Bore Patch. Nicely done, too.
Sep
16
New (and More Accurate) Democrat Logo
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h/t to Six Meat Buffet
Sep
16
Quotes: “Where was (Rove’s) anger directed at a Democrat … ever?” “Where is this criticism of Democrats? … Let’s go balls to the wall for Christine O’Donnell.” Yup.
Sep
16
Christine O’Donnell’s Campaign Reaches $1 Million
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From her campaign website. You Go, Girl!! Update: As of this morning (9-17-2010) she has raised $1,355,377!! – $1,699,868 as of 8:00 PM! – $1,768,226 as of Saturday morning!
Sep
16
Toronto, Ontario
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From the Admiral’s Club The Airport (YYZ) The Admiral’s Club in Toronto.
Sep
16
Sudbury, Ontario
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Purty, ain’t it?
Sep
16
New Democrat Logo – Improved Version
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Interesting choice – h/t to Robb at Sharp as a Marble: Nice Logo for the improvements “Oh, there will be change.” November 2, 2010.
Sep
16
GBR V: Post GBR Travel
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Sudbury to Toronto to Dallas to London – Time flies and so do I. Since my return from GBR V in Reno, NV I’ve got some traveling to do. I might take a picture or two!
Sep
14
GBR V: Range Day by Girls <3 Guns
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A Range Day report from Girls <3 Guns.
Sep
14
GBR V: More Range Day Pics
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From The Clue Meter. Go look!
Sep
14
GBR V: Cowboy Fastdraw Results
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At the Gunblogger Rendezvous site. Congratulations, and well done to CST from CS Tactical Blog. Plus, a hat tip to Molly! and all the other participants.
Sep
14
GBR V: Playing the “Awesome Card”
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Friday at the blasting range, Rick pulled out his Awesome Card. Texans, waddya expect? Video at Anthroblogogy
Sep
14
Are you paying $60 for a carton of cigs? More? Here’s a dramatic illustration: At the Duty-Free store (today) a carton of Marlboro was $35 and a liter of Jack Daniels was $25. Total = $60. What that means is for every carton of cigarettes we buy in The States, we’re forced to “tip” the [...]
Sep
14
DE Senatorial Race Called for Christine O’Donnell!
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Via Insty: “It’s yet another win for the Tea Party crowd over G.O.P. insiders.” Now, I’m talking to YOU, John Cornyn; it’s time to show NRSC support. From Hot Air: Cornyn, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, refused to discuss whether his organization would support Tea Party-backed Delaware Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell if she [...]
Sep
14
No Time for RINOs
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9:16 PM Delaware Primary: Christine O’Donnell leads Mike Castle 53.7% to 46.3% with 85.5% of Precincts reporting. n/t Politico
Sep
12
Note to Visitor 303,303
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This isn’t the site for you: Huh?
Sep
12
DE In Play For Conservative Candidate Christine O’Donnell?
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Christine O’Donnell pulls ahead 47-44 in Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll. Christine O’Donnell has gained the endorsements from Tea Party as well as Mark Levin and Sarah Palin. Let’s Roll!
Sep
12
Traction Control is Number 1 Google Search Site for “GBR V”
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Anthroblogogy scores the number 4 slot!
Sep
12
The 5th annual Gunblogger Rendezvous has come to a close and Traction Control would like to extend a special thanks to organizers Mr. Completely and KeeWee, and to everyone who was able to attend. Another special thanks is due to the great companies who helped to sponsor GBR V. According to notes (and links) compiled [...]
Sep
12
Fried Chicken
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My teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, “Fried Chicken.” She said that wasn’t the correct answer, and wasn’t funny, but she couldn’t have been right, because everyone else in the class laughed. My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite [...]
Sep
12
The Gunbloggers headed out to the Cowboy Fastdraw Association‘s headquarters to participate in slappin’ leather Old West Style at Sage Hill Clays in Reno, NV. Sage Hill Clays 7370 Desert Way Reno, Nevada 89521 (Navigation notes) Once everyone arrived and signed in, we were treated to an overview of the Cowboy Fastdraw technique by none [...]








