- You know, if something is against the law and obeying that law doesn’t go against your conscience, then it’s probably a good idea to not break the law.
- Note to self – The deputies will arrest you for a gun, knife, or other weapon you bring to the courthouse, but will allow you to check a can of chemical mace at the door.
- Quote of the week, by one of the judges: Criminal cases are about liberty, civil cases are about money.
- Rules for jury duty:
- When in a courtroom, turn off your phones or both you and your gadget will be defenestrated.
- Do not bring weapons, including glass containers and knitting needles into the courthouse (I’m not kidding, this was said)
- Feel free to ask for an escort to your car at the end of the day. After all, there are a lot of criminals around the courthouse.
- Do not drink alcohol before coming to the courthouse, while you are at the courthouse, or during lunch. A water bottle full of vodka isn’t exactly a good idea, either.
- It is important to keep the judges happy.
- Be on time. Waiting for a juror makes for grumpy judges who have their proceedings delayed and grumpy deputies who have to come and find you.
- Talk only to deputies if you need assistance. Policemen in the courthouse are witnesses, not law enforcement. (I did not know that)
- You may be capable of carrying around thousands of books on that tablet, but it is useless when you’re told to shut it off because the court doesn’t want you to be tempted to do your own research on the subject of the trial.
- Note to self – You save no time taking the stairs down from the 8th floor courtroom to the 2nd floor jury area when all doors in the stairwell, with the exception of the alarmed emergency door, lock you in the stairwell automatically.
- Voir dire is apparently Latin for “Long-winded answers that have nothing to do with the inane questions lawyers have to ask so they don’t end up in the court of appeals”.
- The only bad part about being in a crowded room with 250 other people is the 250 other people.
- When a lawyer describes the area where something took place, and the only landmark he can use is a big ‘gentleman’s club’ in a strip mall, that will tell you a lot about the neighborhood.
- The Roman’s book is off to the beta readers. I’m hoping to have it out by the end of August, but no promises.
- When I looked in the refrigerator tonight, I noticed that we had three Angry Orchard hard ciders. Being the responsible family man that I am, I disposed of those right quick. Dad of the year, I tell ya.
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Musings
Posted by daddybear71 on August 7, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/08/07/musings-156/
Quote of the Day
It was to spare the Japanese people from utter destruction that the ultimatum of July 26 was issued at Potsdam. Their leaders promptly rejected that ultimatum. If they do not now accept our terms they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth. Behind this air attack will follow sea and land forces in such number that and power as they have not yet seen and with the fighting skill of which they are already well aware. — President Harry S. Truman, August 6, 1945
Posted by daddybear71 on August 6, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/08/06/quote-of-the-day-155/
Musings
- Social media, in just about any form, is a horrid place to have a thoughtful, reasoned debate about just about any subject where emotions, pride, beliefs, or other people factors are involved.
- It is, however, an excellent platform to be a raving douche.
- Am I the only one that thinks the Planned Parenthood legislation drama won’t be complete until we have Sandra Fluke testifying before Congress about how much she and her friends will be forced to spend on abortions if funding is cut?
- Remember Walter Cronkite or David Brinkley filling the dinner hour news segments with subjects that require a lot of parental explanation? I don’t either.
- I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the asshat from the lawn service company for dumping several bales of sod across the highway during my commute this morning. That got my blood pumping better than an espresso, a morning jog in a cool rain, and a buxom redhead.
- The best way to cure that feeling that you might be getting better at writing is to take a break from editing to read a few things by David Drake and Larry Correia. You will then remember exactly how far you have to go.
- The verification step on my project plan is no longer allowed to read “Cool guys don’t look back at the explosion.”
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/musings-155/
In Memoriam
Rowdy Roddy Piper, 1954 – 2015
(Language warning on this one, but this is the best fist fight I ever saw outside a John Wayne movie)
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/in-memoriam/
Gun Data for the Day – Wrap Up
Well, it’s been fun, but now it’s crunch time. Hopefully the last 50 or so days have shown what a wealth of information there is about guns and weapons on the Internet, and how useful it is. I also hope it convinces you all that this is a resource that will be gone if the State Department gets is way on ITAR. I hope it convinces you to learn about what Washington wants to do and make your voice heard. The comment window closes on August 3, so this will be your final reminder to tell State to keep their hands off our First and Second Amendment-guaranteed rights.
Yes, the new rule is probably going to be stillborn, but just as we did with the XM855 kerfluffle, we need to jerk Washington’s leash and remind them which end they’re attached to. Even if you think they’ve gotten the message, it never hurts to pile on.
And remember, if they can ban one kind of speech, they will find a way to ban any other kind of speech they find inconvenient. Make your voice heard, and help keep our voices free.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 31, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/31/gun-data-for-the-day-wrap-up/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 52
I have a serious jones for one of these, if only because it’ll give me one more old gun to clean.
Posted by daddybear71 on July 30, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/30/gun-data-for-the-day-day-52/
Today’s Earworm
Posted by daddybear71 on July 29, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/29/todays-earworm-660/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 51
Let’s look at the venerable .30-06:
| Parent case | .30-03 Springfield | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Case type | Rimless, bottleneck | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bullet diameter | .308 in (7.8 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neck diameter | .340 in (8.6 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shoulder diameter | .441 in (11.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | .471 in (12.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | .473 in (12.0 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rim thickness | .049 in (1.2 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case length | 2.494 in (63.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 3.34 in (85 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Case capacity | 68 gr H2O (4.4 cm3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rifling twist | 1 turn in 10 inches (25.4 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primer type | Large Rifle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum pressure | 60,200 psi (415 MPa) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test barrel length: 24 inch (61 cm) Source(s): Federal Cartridge[1] / Accurate Powder[2] |
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Posted by daddybear71 on July 29, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/29/gun-data-for-the-day-day-51/
Today’s Earworm
Posted by daddybear71 on July 28, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/28/todays-earworm-659/
Gun Data for the Day – Day 50
For those of us who haven’t lived a good life and need to make up for some bad behavior, let’s disassemble and reassemble a Ruger Mark III .22 pistol:
OK, got that? Deep breath, and let’s put it back together:
Hey!!!! Macarena!!!!
Posted by daddybear71 on July 28, 2015
https://daddybearsden.com/2015/07/28/gun-data-for-the-day-day-50/
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