Honest, I really wanted to like these guys. After all, in a little corner of their blog they proudly proclaim (albeit in small letters):When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away. (SCC supports Concealed Carry) Warms me boyish heart, it does. Then again, it would. But, well . . . take a look for yourself; lots of the posts are, well, problematical, although … [Read more...] about The Mos Eisley of the Blogosphere: a Tribute to the Chicago Cops Over at Blogspot
One Letter Too Far…
Eric Wallace at Illinois Review just suggested that the next U.S. Senator from Illinois should follow what he calls the "L.I.F.T. Principles for governing." The acronym stands for: Limited Government Individual Liberty and Responsibility Free Enterprise Traditional Values Ah, the old libertarian-conservative schism is still there. He had me through L.I.F. but then he had … [Read more...] about One Letter Too Far…
Happy Chanukah
These eight days ain't about candles performing beyond their published specs. … [Read more...] about Happy Chanukah
“Big Boomers” and “Vest Busters”
I don't make this stuff up, you know. So, here we go again.For those who came in late, let's go back to the Assault Weapons Ban. Passed in 1994, the feature of it that drew most attention from people who don't own guns was the ban on the importation, and manufacture of some scary-looking (to some) kinda sorta military-looking rifles, like this one. … [Read more...] about “Big Boomers” and “Vest Busters”
Banned in 2008
I normally let Reason magazine promote their own videos, but I thought I'd post this sad reminder of how often, and in how many ways, some people want to prevent other people from having fun. … [Read more...] about Banned in 2008