Monthly Archives: January 2006

Annoying Comments?

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Phil Kadath

But sometimes, they’re the most fun. There is this big kerfuffle going around the blogosphere about some bill Bush signed to protect people from on-line stalking that supposedly says that ‘annoying’ someone anonymously is now a felony. Some folks are … Continue reading →

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State of the State

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Yesterday evening was the State of the State speech, given by Washington (Barely) Governor, Christine Gregoire. Before I get into the issue here, I just want to fill you in on little, fun tidbit of info: The speech was at … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Phil Kadath

What is the basic, the essential, the crucial principal that differentiates freedom from slavery? It is the principle of voluntary action versus physical coercion or compulsion. The difference between political power and any other kind of social ‘power’ between a … Continue reading →

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More Non-Autoblogging

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

In early December I showed off some pics of the Dodge Challenger Concept car that was to debut at the Detroit Auto Show this week. It debuted and as was expected, the crowd and the press were floored. “Build It. … Continue reading →

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I forgot to show you this yesterday

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

I mounted and sighted in the Nikon 6-18×40 scope I posted about last week. Here it is on the cleaning stand after getting home from the range. (click for bigger) Minute of pool cue chalk it is, but only at … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day

Posted on January 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

A disastrous package deal, put over on us by the theoreticians of statism, is the equation of economic power with political power. You have heard it expressed in such bromides as “A hungry man is not freeâ€? or “It makes … Continue reading →

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First New Gun of 2006

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

A long story because I’m in the mood. The very first gun I owned was a 1978 Colt Combat Commander in 45ACP. Sure, I had guns previous to that, ones that were my dad’s that he would give to me … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Whenever, in any era, culture or society, you encounter the phenomenon of prejudice, injustice, persecution and blind, unreasoning hatred directed at some minority group, look for the gang that has something to gain from that persecution, look for those who … Continue reading →

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On Friday Night

Posted on January 8, 2006 by Phil Kadath

One of my drivers says to me while he’s getting ready to leave, “Have you been to that new pistol range off Central?�

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More NRA Goodness

Posted on January 8, 2006 by Professor Booty

C-SPAN’s been running a talk by Glen Caroline, the NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division Director, at American University this past Friday. He’s pretty impressive, but I transcribed the best part ’cause I figure most folks won’t want to sit through an hour-long … Continue reading →

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