That’s All They Have

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I’m following the various actions done by the antis, and I thought I’d follow up on this post.

Looks like the interest has stalled out at 17 signatures.

That’s all the support they have. A few other anti-gun groups are pushing petitions in the wake of the shooting at Colorado. I suspect they’re seeing the same level of success.

Meanwhile, like many similar shootings in the past, I suspect this will concern a LOT of people about keeping and bearing arms, and I suspect gun shops will be VERY busy this weekend.

Be safe out there people.

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Bring Out Your Junk!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Cesefire Oregon is gearing up to waste their money!

Instead of giving away a $50 Fred Meyer gift certificate for each working firearm, like last year, Ceasefire is giving away a $75 gift certificate (limit three per person, “while supplies last”).

The $5 Burgerville gift certificate trade for or broken guns and air pistols, however, is the same deal.

Chances are the people running the program won’t know a broken gun or a toy from a working gun. If you got any guns that aren’t worth selling, or fixing, now is the time to get some money for them.

Of course the public money would be best spent on getting police officers on the street to arrest criminals. But its a nice PR stunt to collect junk guns from widows and people who aren’t aware of gun shops.

Make sure to make this the mockery it deserves.

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Not My First Option

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

A witness in the Colorado shooting:

I’m never a huge fan of the “Play Dead” strategy, we know how well it worked out for people like Collin Goddard. Still the evidence is slim on what the shooting was like, and its possible if somebody armed was there they may not have been effective against this guy, or even if returning fire might have only hit fleeing people. Still I will never play dead, I’m not that good an actor, especially with my fight-or-flight response in full swing. Best option is to ESCAPE, second option is to FIGHT. The other options are simply dumb luck IMHO.

My heart goes out to all these people. This is a horrible event.

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First World Problems

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Wow, Christina sent me this story:

A water-only café serving filtered New York City tap water is facing a wave of criticism for its overpriced, artisanal H20.

Molecule, which recently opened in Manhattan’s East Village, charges $2.50 per 16-ounce glass of water treated with its custom-built, $25,000 purifier.

It’s “a cocktail bar for water enthusiasts,” the Wall Street Journal said in its profile. “Patrons can order a shot of vitamins A, B, C, D and E or a mixture of roots, herbs, fruits and mushrooms blended in blasts called ‘energy,’ ‘immunity’ and ‘skin, hair and nails’ to add to their water.”

If it gives them pleasure, more power to them. Still, NYC has some of the best tap water in the country, and I wonder if they can tell the difference…and certainly there would be no noticeable health benefits.

If it makes them happy, go for it. Me I’d just as soon drink from the hose!

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This Looks Like Good Clean Fun

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

OK I really want one!

Don’t know if I’m willing to order while its still vaporware, but we’ve all been in a situation when a fly is buzzing around your house, but won’t let you get close enough to swat it.

Also I imagine a six pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon, and some candy or sugar set up on some patio or deck furniture could make for a FUN way to spend a weekend hunting over bait.

You can pre-order here. Units aren’t shipping yet, but at $30 minimum order, even if it never sees the light of day you’re not out any big money.

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Mass Shooting in Colorado

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Still early in the news to know what’s true and what’s not. Seems like somebody walked into a midnight Batman showing and started shooting. The suspect is in custody, and it sounds like he used one rifle and one handgun.

More info as it comes in.

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“Gun Death” Hunger

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Weerd Beard

In a nation plagued by Obesity, death by starvation seems so much worse.

A teenage girl has allegedly been starved to death by her mother, who was said to have joined a ‘pro-hunger’ group.

Markea Blakely-Berry, who was mentally disabled, weighed just 40lb at the time of her death – and relatives claims she was routinely ‘punished’ by her mother Ebony Berry.

Berry, 38, faces charges of murder and first-degree child cruelty after 16-year-old Markea was found dead at her home in Georgia…Markea’s other relatives have now revealed their suspicions that she was being abused and underfed throughout her short life.

‘She hated her,’ said the girl’s grandmother Cheryl Goree. ‘She punished her daughter. She didn’t have to kill my grandbaby like that.’

Not the tool, the people. “Gun Death” is NOT a relevant metric.

h/t Bob

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Sex House Ep 2!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Man this is funny!

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TONIGHT!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Weerd Beard

Its Thursday, and its time for yet another SQUIRREL REPORT!!!

We’ll be talking about cops shooting innocent armed men, Old Men shooting guilty armed men, TSA getting upset by a huge hog, and President Obama saying that you didn’t build your own business, among other things.

Tune in 9pm EST and call in!

ITS THE SQUIRREL REPORT!

(image Found by Farmdad)

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Zimmerman Speaks

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Weerd Beard

I heard about this on the morning news wire. My first thought was “Wow that was stupid”, the old adage of “Call Your Lawyer, and shut the hell up, and save your testimony for court” was in my mind.

Of course this case is a total mess with lies, slander, and misinformation, as well as some very obvious political goals for seeing Zimmerman behind bars or murdered, even if his acts were justified.

Maybe this IS a good idea. It certainly appears to be a very good interview.

More videos and info here.

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