
The view outside this morning on the way to work

The view outside this morning on the way to work
The Mask Falls: Left Calling for “Gun-Free Society”
I have a better idea: how about a gun-grabbing-liberal-free society? Whether they realize it or not, that will be the end result of any attempt at undermining the 2nd Amendment:
They had previously lied about their goals, claiming to be in favor of “sensible gun safety measures” or other rot.
But now they’re becoming more honest: a Washington Post editor just explicitly called for a “gun free society.
A Gun Free Society.By Fred Hiatt
Washington Post EditorMaybe it’s time to start using the words that the NRA has turned into unmentionables.
Prohibition.
Mass buyback.
A gun-free society.
Let’s say that one again: A gun-free society.
Doesn’t it sound logical? Doesn’t it sound safe? Wouldn’t it make sense to learn from other developed nations, which believe that only the military and law enforcers, when necessary, should be armed — and which as a result lose far, far fewer innocent people than die every year in the United States?
Yes, even saying these words makes the NRA happy. It fuels the slippery-slope argument the gun lobby uses to oppose even the most modest, common-sense reforms. You see? Background checks today, confiscation tomorrow.
And yes, I understand how difficult it would be. This is a matter of changing the culture and norms of an entire society. It would take time.
Note that he claims that using these words is dangerous, because the NRA would interpret them as a slippery slope argument to claim that the left wants a gun free society.
But that is precisely what Hiatt wants.
It’s not just the bedwetters in the press, either. 0bama has nothing left to lose at this point, and his domestic and foreign policy “legacy,” such as it ever was, is a total shambles. He’s already threatened to use his pen and his phone if the feckless weasels in Congress won’t bend to his will. If you’re already set on destroying America, why not just go for the brass ring and make sure it’s “blown up real good?”

Definite improvement: the redness is gone, and while the e-collar keeps her from scratching, she isn’t even trying much anymore. That’d suggest that the itchiness or whatever it was is mostly gone.

Kinda weird to have the sun out while it’s raining. (Weird color effects are from having HDR enabled.)

“Be ready! Uncle Volodya strong!” (So says Google Translate, anyway.)
The Weak in Pictures: Putin Clocks Obama Edition
Lots more at the link.


Eine Maß Pale-Ale, bitte! (Near as I can tell, that’s what they’d call pale ale…there’s no shame in importing foreign words into German.)
Protip: when the range safety officer tells you you’re leaving behind your brass that you policed off of the range, it’d be a good idea to go back and check, rather than just assume that she’s confusing your brass for that of the shooter next to you who happens to also be shooting the same caliber. Oh well…only out 20 military .30-06 shells and a plastic box. Did pick up 25 commercial shells on the way out, at least.
This would be perfect shooting weather if it wasn’t so damn windy today. :)

This is what happens when you try to rub your face off: you get put in an e-collar! She’s also on a couple of anti-allergy meds and an antibiotic. The way things are going, I suspect Hasher Malibu won’t be going to Parker, but will be spending some more quality time with the vet.