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Friday, February 10, 2006

They just won't learn...

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'They' being the Brits. I've seen this in several places: " A five-week nationwide knives amnesty is being launched in t...

Accumulated wisdom,

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including: "As the test pilot climbs out of the experimental aircraft, having torn off the wings and tail in the crash landing, the cra...

I'd forgotten The Rules of Gunfighting

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USMC Rules For Gun Fighting Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns. Bring their frien...
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Wednesday, February 08, 2006

As I mentioned once before, ah, the torment of friends...

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You know you've done well when you receive "you SICK BASTARD", followed by "If you lived a state or two closer, I'd c...

Ask an expert

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Researchers found the following symbols cut into the rock wall of a cave: The section of rock bearing the marks was cut out and taken to a m...

Martini 12/15

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I mentioned this in the post on the Model 8, and here it is Where the 8 was designed as a 'sporting' rifle, good for both small game...

Further reason to state "Google Sucks"

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Chris over at Anarchangel got this from Google: "Hello Christopher, Our specialists have found that your account is not in compliance...

While I'm at it, Jimmy Carter really IS a waste of skin

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to borrow from Glenn Beck. On top of his other crapping in the street over the years, he does this at a funeral. Apparently just because ...

I shall now step into the pile of religeous dog poo

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Moved by various things, a while back I started reading about Islam. No, I haven't gotten around to the Koran; probably will later. On...

Rimfire Roundup

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Mr. Completely has started a Rimfire Roundup. All cartridges, handgun and rifle. First edition is up here . Go give it a look.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Range day, Martini Model 6 (see end)

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Went to the range last night, and aside from some pistol practice, put about thirty rounds through one of my favorite rifles. This is a Bir...
Sunday, February 05, 2006

Well, crap, all at once?!?

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I just looked at Books a Million and found that David Drake has four new books either out or coming out. Dammit, and it's tax time and...

The Geek speaks truth

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In this case , about that idiot 'study' that said people who carry guns are more prone to road rage. Money quote: "While the...
Saturday, February 04, 2006

As Tim Blair puts it,

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" As more European newspapers reprinted the cartoons, what started off as a row between Denmark’s press and its Muslim pop...
Friday, February 03, 2006

Oh, God, I've GOT to get over here more often!

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AK vs. AR, with a little MN thrown in

Julian Bond is a friggin' idiot, AND a fool

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And a number of other things , but I'm trying to be polite, here. I first heard about this on radio today, Sean Hannity came on and ment...

And the Carnival is up!

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Considering the crap happing around the world, just in time, too. Right here .

To be serious about this,

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Look at the damn things. Just basic cartoons. No anvils falling on heads or whatever. Then look here . Calls for death and destruction, c...
Thursday, February 02, 2006

Ok, is anyone surprised CNN has no balls?

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Or NBC? Anyone? I didn't think so .

Unless you suffer a permanent overdose of estrogen,

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I can't imagine most women finding this crap a surprise. But then I have a hard time believing the amount of 'advice columns' ...
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