- From the “And Then There Were Three” Department – Senator Diane Feinstein (D for Dysfunctional, California) has let slip that her gun ban bill will not be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. She may still offer it as an amendment to another bill. While it’s not a stake in the heart of a renewal of the assault weapon’s ban, it’s good news. However, now is not the time to let off the pressure and dance in the streets. We need to make sure that our Senators know not to allow it to be used as an amendment, and we need to keep working to get the universal background checks bill killed.
- From the “Dammit” Department – Seven Marines died yesterday during training at a base in Nevada. Reports are that the accident that killed them was related to mortar live-fire practice, but details are still sketchy. Regardless of the circumstances, loss of our servicemembers is always a tragedy, and accidents during training are in a way worse, to me, than in combat. When someone deploys, you understand that they will be in danger and might be hurt, but when they’re going to the field, you don’t expect danger to be much worse than the morning drive to work. Hopefully the cause of the incident is found and corrected so that others won’t be hurt. Our prayers go out to those who were injured and the families and friends of those who died.
- From the “Luck” Department – Police in Florida were tipped off that a university student was about to start a shooting spree in a dormitory yesterday. The would-be shooter’s roommate called the authorities after a gun was pointed at him, and police swooped in. The miscreant took his own life, which I think is unfortunate. Catching more of these bozos alive would allow doctors and police to know a bit more about what brings someone to that point, and might bring better prevention and treatment efforts. Good for the police on this one.
- From the “To The Courts!” Department – The governor of Colorado has said he will sign new anti-rights legislation on Wednesday. These bills would restrict the size of magazines sold and owned in the state, as well as adding universal background checks for all firearms purchases in the state. Companies such as MagPul and the Outdoor Channel have pledged to leave the state due to moral and legal implications, and I support their decision. Why feed the beast? Now that the legislative process is coming to an end, it’s time to support those who will be using the judicial process.
- From the “Rubicon” Department – Rebel and government forces are trading accusations of chemical warfare after 25 people were killed recently. I wouldn’t be surprised if tit-for-tat chemical attacks start to become common in the Syrian civil war. As bad as that would be, I hope that it stays within the borders of Syria. A stray gas round into Lebanon or Israel could spread the war like a grease fire.
- From the “Been There” Department – A man in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he attempted to remove his wedding ring by shooting it off. In case you need to ask, yes, alcohol was involved. The worst part is that his attempt was unsuccessful. His finger was almost amputated, but the ring was still attached. I’m not going to admit anything here, but there was a moment about two decades ago when I desperately wanted to take off a wedding ring and it wouldn’t budge, so I can sympathise. Luckily for me, a little 3-in-1 oil did the job.
- From the “WTF?” Department – An active duty Marine, who lost his legs to an IED, was forced to remove his prosthetic legs and leave his wheelchair while going through TSA screening at the Phoenix airport. When questioned about the incident by a member of Congress, the TSA stated that the young man should have identified his physical problem, but stuck to their guns that they followed proper procedure. I guess the metal legs and difficulty in standing up twice so that his wheelchair could be searched weren’t enough of a hint for the anencephalic putzes who work for the TSA in Phoenix. Hopefully they will all soon return to their former careers of dumpster diving, selling plasma, and pulling the wings off of butterflies.
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Old NFO
/ March 19, 2013That last one just PISSES me off!!! Unfrikkinbelievable…
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daddybear71
/ March 19, 2013No kidding. At least the Congress is starting to notice.
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Spider Elliott
/ March 19, 2013Item 1: I was happy to hear of the news, but I can’t seem to stop from looking at the gift horse in the mouth.
Item 2: My condolences, too.
Item 4: Having fought this battle in Colorado and lost, I applaud MagPul’s announcement. The liberals think their “MagPul Loophole” (i.e. “you can make your stuff and pay your taxes but don’t sell it here”) would let them have it both ways. Your comment was enough to push me to do something I should’ve done months ago. I’ve signed up and donated to the 2AF.
Item 6: It took me a help from my wonderful attorney, but I legally got my ring off. I made her promise she’d accept a Christmas card from me every year.
Item 7: I have no respect for TSA, especially after another recent event about a girl in her wheelchair. Too Stupid for America is too right.
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daddybear71
/ March 19, 2013Thanks! Welcome!
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bluesun
/ March 19, 2013And these Colorado bills are so poorly written, there’s no way they’ll stand up in court. The scary thing is that the national democrats are still going to use us as their “SEE! COLORADO DID IT< SO WE CAN TOO!"
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daddybear71
/ March 19, 2013Of course they do. If mediocrity and inevitable failure is all you can accomplish, then everyone gets a trophy for mediocrity and inevitable failure.
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