Monthly Archives: March 2009

Data Check

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Phil Kadath

One of the principle arguments for turning the nation upside down with a single-payer/socialized medicine program is the whine that “Over 50% of American bankruptcies are caused by medical expenses.” Nice line. Pulls the heartstrings and causes a need to … Continue reading →

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Pathetic

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Phil Kadath

There really is no other word that can accurately describe 34% of the US population. George Lakoff, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley, recently stated that “the moral mission of government is simple: no one can earn … Continue reading →

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Unequal Protection

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Phil Kadath

When The Wife and I bought our home back in November we took a look at the papers during the closing signing. When we saw how much we’d be paying in interest over the course of the loan we made … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Alaska

From Boomershoot 1998 (!), photo courtesy of Joe Huffman. Click for bigger.

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Seven-Day Food Kit

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Alaska

So I finished upgrading the Seven-Day Food Kit for our cars. I have one for each of our three vehicles. It’s a High Sierra wheeled duffel bag that also can be hoisted as a backpack in a pinch. Since it … Continue reading →

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“Firing an Employee for Gun Possession…”

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Alaska

“… in Car Parked on Company-Controlled Parking Lot  is just fine, holds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Plona v. UPS. … By the way, to anticipate the likely “of course no court would ever hold … Continue reading →

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Didja Notice?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Alaska

Remember all those State Department bureaucrats who cheered and swooned when Hillary took over, presumably because her ascension meant they’d be once again free to impose their petty one-worlder ideas on all aspects of US foreign policy? Well, here’s example … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Alaska

A freakin’ awesome shot of the anvil launch from Boomershoot 2004:

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Anecdotelian Tales

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Phil Kadath

I was on my way to work on either Monday or Tuesday night and saw something truly sad. I saw a brand new Ford Freestyle, fresh off the lot, still having the dealer’s plastic plate inserts, driving downt he interstate … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Alaska

A twofer today (missed yesterday, sorry). Above, these folks are comfy on the Berm at Boomershoot 2008. Below, another look at a couple different approaches to canopies in the benched shooting positions: low & tight or high & breezy. Click … Continue reading →

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