Category Archives: Politics

May Issue Permits

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Weerd Beard

In Iraq ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Hiwa Hassan, 34, visited the Erbil Governorate Office twice last year to renew his firearm license. He was turned down both times, even though he says he needs a firearm because his job requires … Continue reading →

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Government Modeling

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Weerd Beard

So Facebook goes public. Its a fairly new business model. It was also heavily hyped, and it just so happens that the stock has been dropping pretty hard ever since it hit the market. Why is the government sticking their … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin Day?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Really? Friday is “Trayvon Martin Day” at one D.C. elementary school, where teachers and school officials are hoping to use the polarizing case as a teaching tool for students, parents and community members. The declaration is part of Malcolm X … Continue reading →

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Refreshing

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I’m very surprised to see this. Recently The View had President Obama on and lobbed soft-balls at him so he could have an effective campaign add without having to pay for air time. Still its good to see the women … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Weerd Beard

From Paul, posted here: If we were to implement performance-based employment for airport screeners, passengers would be given the screener jobs, (with a 100% detection and interdiction rate since Sep 12, 2001, it’s hard to fault those numbers!) and TSA … Continue reading →

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Disband the TSA!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Weerd Beard

And Disband it YESTERDAY! n the decade since U.S. Rep. John Mica helped create the Transportation Security Administration, the veteran Republican has gone from reluctant father to outright critic. Few areas of TSA have dodged Mica’s scorn; he has attacked … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Thirdpower has a great comparison to when Gun Owners protest vs. when Leftists do. See also the tea-party. Say what you will about the politics of any of them, but one side leaves their mark by peaceful organization, and leaving … Continue reading →

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Gun Laws Work

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Via Joan Peterson we have this story: A suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with a burglary last week at Shooter’s Supply in Superior….Officers with the Duluth and Superior police departments worked together to make the arrest in Duluth based … Continue reading →

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More Zimmerman/Martin Evidence

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Autopsy Report. Looks like the cause of death was a direct hit from a 9mm JHP to the heart. From all sounds the JHP performed well in terminal ballistics. The alleged abrasions on Martin’s fists are not well documented. The … Continue reading →

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More from Martin/Zimmerman

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Lots of Documents and photos released from the Zimmerman Martin case. The documents are a little small for my eyes, but the photos strike me as nothing but consistent with Zimmerman’s side of the story. His face is busted up…his … Continue reading →

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