News from the Irish front
(Via The Email List That Must Remain Nameless) Brian Kaller is a former newspaper report in Ireland. He’s live-blogging the current Irish “situation” at Restoring…
Month: November 2010
Pity it wasn’t 3 feet lower
President Obama’s post-Thanksgiving Friday was anything but restful after he played some hoops and walked away with a split upper lip requiring 12 stitches. After…
A step behind
The introduction of so-called porno scanners at America’s airports and the egregious pat downs of airline travelers have turned every American into a German Jew.…
A new high in hysteria
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the district has begun requiring a note from parents before it will allow students to bring Chapstick…
It’s very simple, actually
Here’s the situation. Your once lucrative job isn’t so lucrative any more. As a matter of fact, you’ve lost nearly 25% of your pay because…
North Carolina Republicans–Not Getting the Message, Part “duh”
Tax reform is headed to the back burner again in North Carolina. Republicans will be in charge of both chambers of the Legislature for the…
Happy Thanksgiving to all
And for grins and giggles, you can read Rush Limbaugh’s story of the Real Thanksgiving. Very interesting, and you can verify it in other places.
Not surprised
It seems that the traveling public walked through the body scanners today, just like they’re supposed to. I guess all I can say is…Ba-a-a-a-a.
OK, this is cool
(Via Tam) A random act of culture… And for those of us who are musically impaired…
Rule 1: The gun is always loaded
Even if it is an antique muzzle loader. Apparently, the other 3 rules were ignored as well, and a 3 year old boy is dead…
Won’t happen
The N.C. Utilities Commission is eating crow after inadvertently posting a Greensboro moving company’s confidential information online in violation of the commission’s own privacy policy.…
Well, this Hope isn’t even lasting as long a The Big O’s
Yesterday, Republicans in the NC House elected a relative political newcomer, Thom Tillis of Mecklenberg County, as Speaker of the House. Good move, bad move,…
Another one bites the dust
Whining all the way, Democratc Bob “Who are you?” Ethridge concedes to Republican Renee Ellmers in the NC 2nd Congressional District. Another win for the…
Local folks make good
Holsters, that is. Meet N82 Tactical, makers of concealed carry holsters. Nice folks–I’ve personally met a couple at gun shows. Good gear, good price and…
Almost forgot…
(Via Claire Wolfe) At least I had it brought to my attention before… National Ammo Day! Go shoot, go buy, go make Barbara Boxer cry!
Calling it as I see it
“Mr. Pistole, you’re doing a great job,” Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat and chairman of the Senate committee overseeing air travel, told TSA chief…
Back from the dead?
The Ramshead Rathskeller may be making a return to Chapel Hill. Not sure how this “update” will work out. It strikes me that they’re killing…
The simple solution to TSA abuse
Much has been made in the legacy media and the blogosphere about the latest TSA abuse of the populace. A million solutions have been suggested,…
When is a shotgun not a shotgun?
(Via Say Uncle) Whenever the ATF decides it isn’t. And you wonder why gunnies hate that bunch so.
You’re only tolerant if you agree with them
Michigan high school teacher Jay McDowell says he didn’t like where the discussion was going after a student told his classmates he didn’t “accept gays.”…
Maximizing the take
The N.C. Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies across the state are launching a two-week crackdown on speeding, timed to the Thanksgiving holiday travel…
A big mistake
I’m currently reading the catalog of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The entire thing is made of want. Of course, the first thing I’d want is…
Sunday funnies
(From The Email List That Must Remain Nameless) The latest in 419 scams: Dear Sir, Good day and compliments. I am Dr (Mr) Benjamin Bernanke,…
Oh, I could so do this
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the United States must reduce the visibility and intensity of its military operations, especially night raids that fuel anti-American sentiment…
Here we go
It would seem that there is going to be a battle between the Tea Part and the Republican Party. Not a minute too soon. Dear…
Dateline: Keystone, MO
(Via the Drudge Report) Sorry, that should be Kansas City, MO. My bad. It seems that two of KC’s bestest, who couldn’t differentiate between a…
“Get lost”
Out of the 40 (planes) that left, 28 didn’t make it back,” said Mitchell. “We were attacked by 150 German fighter planes. Why are you…
What to say
It’s Veterans Day once again, and I’ve been racking my brains for something to say that I haven’t said before. I finally got it. Thanks.…
We must reduce the size of government!
Cut politically sensitive/popular programs? Check. Increase taxes without actually increasing taxes? Check. It would seem the RINO/Democrat “deficit reduction panel” is on track. Obviously, the…
“Cameras are going to become a part of life”
So sayeth the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in their quest to redesign various “specialty” fund-raising auto license plates to be more friendly to…