Monthly Archives: December 2014

All Laws Are Deadly

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Weerd Beard

It’s a common thing when running in libertarian circles to hear about “Malum prohibitum” and “Malum in se” laws. Respectively they speak of laws that go against a behavior because it has been declared “Prohibited” vs. laws that target behavior … Continue reading →

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Sunday is for Podcasts!

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Weerd Beard

And once again we have another wonderful Gunblog Variety Cast! It’s like a gun podcast buffet! There’s something for everybody!

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Joan Touches the Third Rail that is Ferguson

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Many bloggers have noticed that most of the anti-gun groups have stayed away from the Ferguson riots. Joan Peterson of Protect Minnesota and the Brady Campaign is not one of those. It’s easy to see why the antis elected NOT … Continue reading →

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Images of the Antis: Straw Man

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Weerd Beard

The antis claim to understand what we’re thinking: No, we’re not celebrating “Peace on Earth”, we’re recognizing that there are riots and mobs, home invasions and robberies, and just like the Ferguson police were unable to keep stores and cars … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Homeless Beating

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Weerd Beard

There are monsters among us: Three Albuquerque teenagers pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of first-degree murder in the beating deaths of two homeless American Indian men that shocked New Mexico’s biggest city. …Police say the three teenagers set … Continue reading →

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UK Knife Philosophies Come to America

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Don’t think the anti-gun people are really anti-gun. They are anti-freedom, and if they made all guns vanish from America they wouldn’t even slow down: In this era of search-happy security, carrying a knife isn’t just an anachronism; it’s a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: C. S. P. Schofield

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Weerd Beard

This is really a good quote: If you gun banners are not willing to play by the rules and attempt the necessary amendment on something this important, why should I trust that you obey the law in any lesser pursuit? … Continue reading →

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Images of the Antis: 1,000 Words

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Weerd Beard

Sometimes an images speaks volumes: It’s crudely drawn, and doesn’t seem to clearly make a statement on behalf of the artist. Still I can clearly interpret the higher meaning. You HAVE NO RIGHT TO SELF DEFENSE! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT … Continue reading →

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“Gun Death” Crazy Beating

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Weerd Beard

For really no good reason: A judge has sentenced a central Ohio man to 16 years in prison for his role in the fatal beating of a housemate last year. The circumstances make it even worse: The Columbus Dispatch reports … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Bad Faith Argument

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Weerd Beard

From Joan: Interesting point. I wonder if even then, the people who are opposed to expanding background checks would be on board. After they were reassured and with specific language in the bill that was voted on in the Senate … Continue reading →

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