Author Archives: Joel

Of course it was inevitable – in spite of the extra trouble and expense of traveling over a hundred miles to a real veterinarian, I still don’t know precisely what’s wrong with LB’s paw. But at least I know what … Continue reading →

I was off the hook for geiger counters this morning, but still woke strangely compelled to do four things: Feed Click Rub Little Bear’s tummy Shovel horseshit Write this post It is possible, therefore, that I’m a hippie.  Funny – … Continue reading →

Safe from what, exactly, is not a question we’re authorized to ask. Two from Balko: First, there was another isolated incident on Saturday, this one in Hampton, Virginia. A 69-year-old man with cataracts was ratted out by a “confidential informant” … Continue reading →

I’ve wondered for some time what I was gonna spend all that saved-up money on. A custom Lamborghini 4X4? Designer dope? Three cases of Jack Daniels, or possibly (let’s really go crazy) one box of .44 Special? Nope. LB’s been … Continue reading →

And as Carl points out, these goons aren’t little. Or, maybe, people.

I’ve finally added a TUAK blogroll, something I’ve been meaning to do for … um … how long has TUAK been around? About that long. Blogs and other sites on the roll are either sites I visit and/or steal from … Continue reading →

Here are two things we know about the Gunwalker scandal. A. Acting ATF Director Melson was definitely involved with Fast and Furious. B. Obama and Holder never heard of the operation, or even of the BATFE. (Yeah, I made that … Continue reading →

Heeeeere’s Kaelyn!

“Help me, Obi-wan Kenobi. I exist, and I find it nauseating.” At last! I think I finally understand existentialism!

It’s not yet time to give a blowjob to that 12-gauge. Wash your mind out with this, and tell me you didn’t walk through the photo exactly the same way I did…

NSFW – or anywhere else. The footage all comes from the “good guys,” so I assume these are all perfectly righteous killings in full compliance with departmental policy. It’s all good, citizens. Move along, nothing to see here. Until it’s … Continue reading →

Nah, you’re just gonna have to go look.

Forget Pat The Bunny. Away with Goodnight Moon. Okay, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was pretty fun, and so was Princess Bride. But sweartagod, if I’d had a copy of Go the F*ck to Sleep back then, I’d have read … Continue reading →

Srsly. As part of the Obama administration’s campaign to promote transparency, the White House announced today it intends to eliminate the public’s access to half of the federal government’s websites within the next year. The Times writer is just being … Continue reading →

Massachusetts politicians see the grand tradition of Illinois pols being so blatant as to actually be imprisoned for their crimes, and apparently decide Club Med retirements aren’t so bad. House Assistant Majority Leader Charley Murphy (D-Burlington) said he’s “disappointed,” but … Continue reading →

Pelosi’s wealth grows by 62 percent House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) saw her net worth rise 62 percent last year, cementing her status as one of the wealthiest members of Congress. Pelosi was worth at least $35.2 million in … Continue reading →

Yesterday we worked latish, even though we only finished 120 units total. GC Guy insists on doing all the soldering (and I’m pleased to let him) and that produces a natural choke point in the operation so when we bring … Continue reading →

War Powers Act doesn’t apply to Libya, Obama says “The administration’s theory implies that the president can wage war with drones and all manner of offshore missiles without having to bother with the War Powers Resolution’s time limits,” Mr. Goldsmith … Continue reading →

Seriously, I’ve just been on tenterhooks for weeks, so afraid those brave, well-organized SWAT officers might be railroaded for shooting that evil, gun-toting villain in his own home… But thank god justice has prevailed. I was so worried. UPDATE: Linoge … Continue reading →

Okay, I admit it. I’ve disregarded – even been vaguely annoyed by – all the talk of zombie preparedness. I was wr not as right as I usually am. Last week Fat Albert, the big packrat who for quite some … Continue reading →