Category Archives: Politics

Theremin: THE SPY!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

So the Mrs. and I went to a local ice creme shop. Let’s just set the scene that this place has AWESOME home-made ice creme, a nice sound system, eclectic music, and psychedelic paintings on the walls. The music was … Continue reading →

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Dummies

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

A coworker who is NOT the brightest bulb mentioned this story to me. One of the more controversial effects of a government shutdown is a halt on concealed carry permits for gun owners. The clerk of court issues these permits … Continue reading →

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Move On vs. The Shutdown

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

They’re After it: MoveOn.org is whipping up its followers to make the most of the congressional gridlock in Washington, D.C., and rustle up a few bucks. “The (government) shutdown — while terrible for America — is a big opportunity to … Continue reading →

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This is Just Gross!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Weerd Beard

The Cult of Personality Continues: The Oregon agency behind Obamacare-promoting, taxpayer-funded ads that have garnered national attention for their hipster and trippy vibes defended the spots Wednesday. And next up? The agency will be looking for high school marching bands … Continue reading →

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Reasonable and Unreasonable

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Weerd Beard

So a new article by the New York Times talks about accidental shooting of young children. Its a heart-string pulling article on kids shooting other kids, mostly from guns not properly stored, and likely kids only given rudimentary or no … Continue reading →

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Zo, On the Cruz Fillibuster

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Couldn’t say it better!

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Good Foreign Policy Video

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria are turning me into a LOT more of a Dove than I ever was. Still this video was really interesting: I do like the bit about America always fighting the last war. Also I do hate … Continue reading →

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Trifecta Again on the DC Shooting

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Good Stuff!

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At the End of A Long Day

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Man, busy day in the lab today. Proverbial one-armed paper-hanger! You know what will make for a good capper on a busy day? A nice drink and a quality News/Talk call-in show! You know what one of the best News/Talk … Continue reading →

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Why Does Any Grownup Say “If it Saves Just One Life…”

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Weerd Beard

Inspired by this great video: President Obama used the “If it saves just one life it will be worth it!” rhetoric in his speech at the memorial for the victims of the Navy Yard shooting to push his deeply unpopular … Continue reading →

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