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What is Wrong With This Story?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Weerd Beard

So a Civilian in Germany shot up a Bus of US GIs, the German subject (not sure if he’s a citizen, or somebody visiting from Kosovo) had a gun…the US Soldiers didn’t. Blah Blah about the likely fact that this … Continue reading →

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Quickshots

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Just thought I’d throw out some quick news stories for ya’ll to chew on. I got a chuckle out of this one. A defiant Colonel Moammar Gaddafi has refused to step down as Libya’s leader, declaring on state TV: “I … Continue reading →

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Slow News Day

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Seems most of the news is about the Wisconsin teachers, and their law-breaking Democrats, nothing really new there. Also in Real-life I had a boatload of critters comming into the lab which should keep me hopping. In not-so-real-life, I have … Continue reading →

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Union Thugs

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Weerd Beard

I hate Unions. I hate Teacher Unions most of all because #1. They’re Public Sector Unions so you pay for them no matter how you feel, #2. Its mandatory you send your kids to school. Also More Personally my Father … Continue reading →

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Good Interview

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Weerd Beard

As Promiced here’s Sebastian’s interview on NRA news

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How About Me?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Weerd Beard

So Joan’s latest post has this bit of nonsense. The NRA has the clout. Unfortunately, we have the victim/survivor stories. Should victims speak out about gun violence? Do they have any expertise? Do they have standing to support legislation? Meet … Continue reading →

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A Look at Anti-Gun Astroturf

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Weerd Beard

When I read the latest post by Joan Peterson I noticed something in her supplied links. Firs is an op ed by a Ben Van Houten Seems that Ben works for the Legal Community Against Violence, which is a division … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Joe

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Weerd Beard

This one comes from Joe, but over at Robb’s place. Political statements aside my criteria is to carry a rifle when I have definite plans to use it or know that the unexpected threat requires more firepower than can be … Continue reading →

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How It’s Done

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Heh, the leftist talking point that Republicans and conservatives dislike Obama and his policies because we’re racist…right? Well played, give bigots no quarter, and rather than attacking them, let them stand on their own bigotry and feel the shame. BTW … Continue reading →

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You Keep Using That Word…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Weerd Beard

Read this comment by Baldr, and it really got my head spinning. There’s a name for what you pro-gunners are doing: it’s called “astroturfing”…What is supposedly a “flash mob” of grass-roots support from honest citizens is in actuality a swamping … Continue reading →

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