Jun
29
VIETNAM ERA TRACKED AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE KID 8X8 - 8 WHEEL DRIVE! WITH ALUMA- LITE WEIGHT TRAILER INCLUDED ****$3000 VALUE ! 2 SETS OF TRACKS, STEEL – POLYVINYL INCLUDED. On eBay Motors Oh boy, the fun we had with these in the early ’70′s. We would visit the Kinetics International Division plant in Tyler, Texas and race [...]
Jun
29
Update from Darrel Issa on Gunwalker Investigation
Category: Border Security, Crime, Gun Stuff, Politics |
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h/t Vdare.com
Jun
28
Various calibers: 9mm through 50 BMG fired at a 60 liter barrel of water for comparison. From Parkway Rest Stop, Via Catfish, linked by BLACKFIVE, h/t Curmudgeonly & Skeptical, by sjhprojects.com
Jun
28
Lauded as a “Win” and “a victory” for the Obama administration, in a 14-5 vote, a Senate Panel, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, approved Obama’s War Kinetic thingy in Libya. Note to self (and to AP): a “Senate Panel” OK is not “Congressional Approval.” The full Senate is expected to consider the resolution the week [...]
Jun
27
Venezuelan strongman continues to not recover under the care of Cuban state healthcare.
Jun
27
Fully attributed to Slashdot: “TSA employees at Logan International Airport believe they have identified a cancer cluster in their ranks, according to documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act and released by the Electronic Privacy Information Center. They have requested dosimetry to counter ‘TSA’s improperly non-monitored radiation threat.’ So far, at least, they have [...]
Jun
27
Millisecond Molly appears on Women’s Outdoor News. Millisecond Molly is of course, “the little girl” who beat all the “big ol’ burly” Gunbloggers at the Gunblogger Rendezvous the last two years running! Ammoland writes that, “The Women’s Outdoor News (The WON) recently added Smith & Wesson teen shooter Molly Smith to its ranks of women [...]
Jun
27
Passing closer than some orbiting satellites, Asteroid 2011 MD missed the Earth by a mere 7,500 miles. Satellites in geosynchronous orbit are 22,326 miles away; while our Moon (orbit pictured) is 238,000 miles from Earth. The event was visible in the southern Atlantic region around 1:00 PM Eastern Time to some with medium to [...]
Jun
26
Yep.
Jun
26
Gunwalker: Blowback for Holder?
Category: Border Security, Crime, Gun Stuff, Politics |
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InstaPundit links to HOWARD NEMEROV The “Gunwalker” Scandal And The Case For Impeaching Eric Holder. Howard’s piece concludes with: “There appears to be enough evidence to impeach Holder for incompetence, violation of federal law, and accessory to murder.” Read it at all the links above.
Jun
26
Good Times. Not all are pictured, but we brought out a full auto and suppressed Mini-Uzi, a Siaga-12, a Kriss Vector SBR, a Remington 597, a Smith & Wesson 22A, an AMT Backup, a Kimber Pro-Carry II, and two Browning Hi-Powers with more than enough ammunition to last the day. At the target shooting contest, [...]
Jun
25
It was going to happen eventually. The data backup resources at Casa Traction Control have gone “Tango Uniform”. The disk size in system 1 (500Gb) ran short of capacity a few weeks ago; and system 2 woke up dead today (probably the victim of a power surge during a recent thunderstorm). When system 1 overflowed, [...]
Jun
25
Hugo Chavez has Died?
Category: Politics |
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Impossible! Michael Moore said Cuba has the best health care system since, ever! Rumor from some Wiki-Argentina-something site. Update: Rumor not confirmed. Source linked in comments.
Jun
24
AND SO IT ENDS
Category: Admin Notes |
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The Violence Worker is signing off from blogging. THE VIOLENCE WORKER MANIFESTO I believe in the shining city on the hill. I’m a Reagan Republican. I believe in not asking what my country can do for me, but what can I do for my country. I’m a JFK Democrat. I believe in the power of [...]
Jun
24
ATF Scandel Update: PJM Interview with Vince Cefalu
Category: Border Security, Crime, Gun Stuff |
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Fired ‘Gunrunner’ Whistleblower Vince Cefalu Speaks (PJM Exclusive) h/t InstaPundit Vince Cefalu was fired 1 day after Rep. Darrel Issa insisted on assurances that there would be no reprisals against ATF agents who choose to testify. Related: Vince Cefalu will also be appearing on Fox News 6:05 Eastern, 5:05 Central, 4:05 Mountain, 3:05 Pacific
Jun
24
With a 295 to 123 roll call vote, the US House defeated a Resolution Supporting Obama’s War in Libya. h/t Gateway Pundit What’s a rogue President to do? Update: But does not withhold funding. Mixed signals?
Jun
23
Operation Gun Walker: Melson doesn’t want the ‘Fall Guy’ role
Category: Border Security, Crime, Guns |
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Kenneth E. Melson, Acting Director at the BATFE for the past two years, is reportedly eager to testify to Congress about the extent of his and other officials’ involvement in the operation, code-named “Fast and Furious”. Via Sipsey Street Irregulars who have been reporting on Operation Gun Walker from the very beginning. This may be [...]
Jun
23
Great Question
Category: GWOT, Politics |
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Hillary to congressional Libya critics: Whose side are you on? Hot Air’s Allapundit has this. The question that has never really been answered is, “Just who is it are we supporting in Libya?” Who are these people anyway, and should we be on their side if we don’t know exactly what side they are on?? [...]
Jun
23
Aaron Worthing gives the Richard Stengel, Managing Editor of Time Magazine, an epic Fisking on their US Constitution article at Patterico’s Pontifications. Pop some popcorn and go visit.
Jun
23
h/t The Blaze Amazing super slow-motion shots of Russian T-90 tank blast.
Jun
23
Link and H/T to Way Up North for article by David Kaiser.
Jun
22
Jon Stewart Explains Fast and Furious
Category: Border Security, Crime, Gun Stuff |
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Gunwalker Operation an International joke and a National disgrace.
Jun
22
Visualize Whirled Peas
Category: Homefront |
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… & Carrots
Jun
21
Quote and link from SayAnythingBlog.com: “… not even the federal government has the authority to violate the 4th amendment … “
Jun
20
Sweet
Category: Homefront, Ingenuity, Travel |
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From Iowahawk, comes this piece of awesomeness: Kirkham Motorsports makes aluminum Cobras … … with billet 427′s. I’m asking for looking at the price lists now.
Jun
20
Mega-Scandal: Was ‘Gunwalker’ a PR Op for Gun Control?
Category: Border Security, Crime, Gun Stuff, Guns |
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InstaPundit has this: MORE ON THAT ATF GUN-SMUGGLING DEBACLE: Mega-Scandal: Was ‘Gunwalker’ a PR Op for Gun Control? “Buckle up: An agent testifies that surveillance stopped at the border, meaning the operation didn’t actually trace guns to cartels to make arrests. The only conclusion? Law enforcement wasn’t the point, orchestrated violence was, and that’s a [...]
Jun
19
Rick Perry’s speech at the Republican Leadership Conference. Conservatism wins whenever leaders have the courage to embrace it.
Jun
17
BIDEN FLASHBACK: Launching an Attack Without Congressional Approval is an Impeachable Offense Obama Claims The UN Can Usurp Congressional War Powers ‘Nothing More Impeachable’ Than War Without Authorization, Says Constitutional Scholar Rep. Kucinich: Lack of Congressional Approval Could Make Obama’s Libya Attack “Impeachable Offense” … and he doesn’t seem to mind at all. Amazing! Update: [...]
Jun
16
JUST WORDS?
Category: Homefront, Politics |
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Obama, February 2009: If this economy hasn’t rebounded in three years, I’m a one-termer. The must-watch video’s at the link. (Quote from One Term pResident Obama.) h/t InstaPundit Sounds right to me.
Jun
15
U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was discharged today from the hospital in Houston. Godspeed and God bless you, Gabrielle
Jun
15
Anthony Weiner’s (D-NY) wife, Huma returns home from her overseas trip today. The only good news I can see for Anthony’s situation is that he didn’t marry Lorena Bobbit.
Jun
15
Who Needs Some New Tires?
Category: Homefront |
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Two (2) Nexen N3000 245/40ZR18XL Tires: Size: 245/40ZR18XL Manufacturer Product #: 12018NXK Sidewall: Black Wall Load & Speed Rating: 97Y Performance Category: [Ultra High Performance Sport] Run Flat: N Overall Tire Diameter: 25.71 Approved Rim Width: 8.0 – 9.5 UTQGL: 340AAA Max. Tire Pressure: 50 Max. Load: 1609@50 Tread Depth: 10 + Actual Shipping, Arrives [...]
Jun
14
Pima County: Well, Isn’t That Special?
Category: Crime, Gun Stuff, Homefront |
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Arizona SWAT Team Cleared in Former Marine’s Killing (Story from abcNews)
Jun
14
Mr. Holder: Your Subpoenas Are Ready
Category: Guns, Politics, Uncategorized |
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Since Watergate, Congress has held just 12 senior U.S. officials in contempt for failure to produce subpoenaed documents. That process begins again. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wants documents from Attorney General Eric Holder related to “Operation Fast and Furious,” a secret Obama administration program that put thousands of guns into the hands [...]
Jun
14
Mr. President: You have until Sunday to comply with the War Powers Act
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Letter from John A. Boehner June 14, 2011 The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: Five days from now, our country will reach the 90-day mark from the notification to Congress regarding the commencement of the military operation in Libya, which began on March 18, 2011. On [...]
Jun
13
Proof Positive has the Quote du jour “It turns out that one of the women Congressman Anthony Weiner was communicating with was a porn star. When asked how it was possible to get involved with someone in such a sleazy business, the porn star said, ‘I don’t know.’” –Conan O’Brien
Jun
13
Ninja Glock
Category: Guns |
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At The Firearm Blog
Jun
12
Jun
9
Rick Perry wears a LaRue Tactical golf shirt at Fox News interview
Category: Border Security, Gun Stuff, Guns, Homefront, Politics, Society, Texas |
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On Fox News, Rick Perry Talks Border Politics. [Click picture for larger size] Close-up Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com America, please welcome the next President of the United States. With a Texas tip of the sombrero to LaRue Tactical and to HF for the tip. More Breaking News from Instapundit: Gingrich staff quits: Is [...]
Jun
8
Marlin’s Model XT-22RZ .22LR Rifle comes with a Black Synthetic Stock, Adjustable Ramp Sights, and a 22″ Threaded Barrel. Priced at under $200.








