Monthly Archives: March 2014

Another Side of to “Gun Death”

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Tam’s recent post, and comments, got me thinking of the article I covered here. These professors and their supporters always seem to prattle on about “Spirited Discussion”, and somehow adding a gun into that mix results in lead flying, body … Continue reading →

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Images of the Antis: Us Vs. Them

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Its a common trope of any bigoted group. Dehumanizing the other side. All one needs to do is look at Nazi/Soviet propaganda about Jews, talk to somebody who hates gays, or look at KKK literature. The other side does all … Continue reading →

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In a World of Gun Control

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Criminals will do whatever they damn well please. Two Mexican nationals were indicted on Thursday on charges of running an outlaw weapons-supply shop in northern California that assembled and sold unmarked, illegal firearms and accessories, including machine-guns and silencers. …”The … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Falling Rocks

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Much like Paul Walker dying in a supercar wreck, some people like dangerous hobbies, and sometimes they die. Chad Kellogg, an elite climber known for his speed ascents of large mountains, died on Friday after being struck on the head … Continue reading →

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Guns, Violence, and the National Discussion

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Weerd Beard

So SNSF has a post about the 2013 violent crime data. It has become almost an article of faith in the firearms industry that even reports from our federal government that show a continuing decline in crime will get little … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” China Mass Stabbing

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Weerd Beard

The “Gun Death” Cult talks a lot about the stabbing in the Chinese school where 22 children were stabbed on the same day as the Sandy Hook Massacre because in this case the helpless victims didn’t die. Of course the … Continue reading →

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An Ironically Gun-Free Zone

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Weerd Beard

So much wrong here: It may have been as easy as using the key. New details as Memphis Police investigate nine rifles that were stolen from a Cordova Walmart. …A Memphis Police spokeswoman says two rifles were stolen on January … Continue reading →

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The Tyranny of Gun Control

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Uncle links this story about a judge tossing the arbitrary limit of 7 rounds in legal 10-round magazines in New York under SAFE. That’s a small step towards good, but I wanted to cite one quote from that article: Wojdan, … Continue reading →

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That Stupid Name Game

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Weerd Beard

I hate this trend in society! A party chooses a name for themselves, that name becomes part of the lexicon and associated with negative aspects, and then they simply change their name again…and again and again. One name that we’re … Continue reading →

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More Federal Fraud

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Weerd Beard

We of course remember this case: The EPA’s highest-paid employee and a leading expert on climate change was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison Wednesday for lying to his bosses and saying he was a CIA spy working in … Continue reading →

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