Monthly Archives: July 2012

More Anti-Gun Magical Thinking

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Joan Peterson started a petition: I want freedom from gun violence in my community. Please pass sensible gun laws to stop people who shouldn’t have guns from getting them and carrying them around in public places. Protect our children from … Continue reading →

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Hunting in Luxury

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

And Why Not? Some Minnesota hunters are upgrading their deer stands, trading the traditional nailed-together hunks of wood for what one official calls “mansions” in trees on public property. St. Louis County officials are seeing deer stands — platforms perched … Continue reading →

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Messed Up Story

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Christina sends me this story. She calls bullshit, I’m of a mind to agree: A woman celebrating the weekend before her 25th birthday was fatally shot Sunday when she hugged an off-duty police officer while dancing at a party, causing … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cultural Thing

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I can’t let this one go: A Dorchester state representative was arrested Sunday morning after he allegedly punched a woman inside a car as they were driving near a Northeastern University dormitory, authorities said. Representative Carlos Henriquez was arrested at … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Wanton Beating

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Weerd Beard

The metric of “Gun Death” implies that a tool must be utilized to commit murder. Ban the tool, ban the murder. A 50-year-old man is under arrest in the fatal beating of a transient who was living along the slopes … Continue reading →

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GAY BAR!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

In Honor of Barny Frank marrying his degenerate pot-dealing boyfriend, Kristin has this dirty sign: That goes with this song: Also check out this blast from the past.

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Ever Had a Bee in Your Car?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

You freak out when a bee or wasp gets caught in your car. This guy has you beat! Neat story! h/t Mrs. Weer’d

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Send Your Good Thoughts

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Bob’s new Grandson is in a bad way. Go over and send your well-wishes, and like me, constantly check for updates. Back in ’79 I was in the NICU of Main Medical center. Thankfully I got out, and I hope … Continue reading →

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Jeff Takes on 40mm!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Very cool! Of course it invokes my hatred of the NFA! Can you think of a better sporting purpose than shooting double-trap with a 40mm Birdshot load? The object of the game would be similar to standard shotgun trap, but … Continue reading →

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Morning G33k

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Had a few friends over for dinner last night, and while we were sitting in my Adirondack chairs and drinking beer (seriously, is there a better pastime than sitting in Adirondack chairs and drinking beer with friends?) This subject came … Continue reading →

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