Monthly Archives: May 2013

“Gun Death” Balloon Crash

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Ban Hot Air Balloons! A hot air balloon flying over Egypt’s ancient city of Luxor caught fire and crashed into a sugar cane field on Tuesday, killing at least 18 foreign tourists, a security official said. I remember as a … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” and Bad Justice

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Weerd Beard

A local story: The 40-year-old man who allegedly fled the scene after a fatal dirt bike collision with a Plymouth teenager will be in court Tuesday to face a misdemeanor charge….The criminal charge of leaving the scene of a recreational … Continue reading →

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Prepare for Takeoff

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Guns checked, balls cupped, seat found, and bladder voided. Let’s get this show on the road! See you in Houston!

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“Gun Death” Furby

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Weerd Beard

More of a fun one! We’ve heard everything from a toy lightsaber to a Swedish sausage being used in an attack, but this furry weapon of choice may be a first. According to police in Pennsylvania, 27-year-old Ashley Trimmer used … Continue reading →

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All Packed!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

I’m all packed, Flight info and hotel reservations in hand, and a cab reserved for OMG Early tomorrow. I should be able to do some basic blogging from my phone at the convention, and maybe I’ll bum some computer time … Continue reading →

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Anti-Gun “Logic”

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Gotta love them beating the drum even when it makes no sense. Joan is over at her blog talking about the Boston Bombers. Not about them making a bomb…because only “Gun Death” matters to her, but about how they had … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Hammer

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

More Hammer Attacks! The death of a 37-year-old man Sunday night while he was attacking a former roommate with a hammer in north Houston will be referred to a Harris County grand jury to determine what, if any, charges will … Continue reading →

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Economic Stimulus

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

This actually makes the stupid “Gun Buybacks” make sense! Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill into law that bars cities and counties from destroying guns turned over to police at community buyback events and instead requiring that they … Continue reading →

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More Fatal Breech of Protocol

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

These guys aren’t angels, but still we have cops violating protocol and killing suspects: A dozen Cleveland police supervisors face internal discipline charges stemming from a chase that saw officers fire 137 shots and kill a fleeing driver and his … Continue reading →

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Gun Control: Killing Jobs

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Well they can’t claim it makes you safer…but it can make you poor! Arms manufacturers in at least two states with strict new gun laws are making good on their promise to move their operations — along with thousands of … Continue reading →

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