Author Archives: Joel

Here’s two more on latest developments from what should be but isn’t the infamous Project Gunwalker. Both on Examiner.com, both from Codrea. Just because I’m not already depressed enough, I did a Google News search for “Gunwalker.” Got seven hits. … Continue reading →

At first light the hills appeared as if through thick fog. Possible – it never got terribly cold overnight, so it had to be overcast. But a closer look showed me snowflakes against the window. Impossible – a weather report … Continue reading →

Yesterday I read a Kipling short story I’d never read before, called Easy as A B C. It’s an amusing little tale, I recommend it while not suggesting it’ll change your life in any meaningful way. But it did finally … Continue reading →

Well, you can’t. I’ve been to Egypt, and my impression was that it wasn’t exactly dripping with computer nerds. Even so, the EgyGov hasn’t been able to shut them up. You think the USFeds can do better? Right. Sorry, Barry. … Continue reading →

It’s been a weird day, and the blog is not with me. So a day before my traditional Sabbath cop-out, here are funny pictures.

As the next firearm, magazine and ammunition stockpiling frenzy begins, heralded by the announced drive for another AWB, here’s a question: Are people spending their hard-earned money in the middle of a semi-depression on extended magazines and semi-auto weapons of … Continue reading →

Along about mid-winter, I start considering the possibility that this lone-wolf survivalist shit isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I stop bitching about the weather and start bitching about life in general. I start craving veggies. It has particularly … Continue reading →

There have been hints for several days that Prez Obama is planning to spread some hope and change our way. Looks like it’s official – he found some political capital under a couch cushion, and now he wants to throw … Continue reading →

Because it looks like Utah will. And since Utah’s favorite son, next to maybe Joseph Smith, is John Moses Browning (PBUH), I think we can all guess which gun it will be. As most of Utah’s school kids hopefully know, … Continue reading →

I’m reading a lot of negativity in the comments from yesterday’s Wyoming carry post. It’s pretty much the same thing we all say every time some state or local .gov lightens up on restrictions we’ve grown used to: “Not enough!” … Continue reading →

Says here it’s looking good… CHEYENNE — Wyoming residents would be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill that cleared the state Senate on Monday. The Wyoming Senate voted 20-10 in favor of the bill, sponsored … Continue reading →

Yesterday Claire wrote a piece called More Pure Than Thou, in which she introduces us to the impassioned writing of some lady named … well, I’ll let her tell it. Kitty Antonik Wakfer whacks all of us who say we … Continue reading →

There’s something I’ve never understood. While I wouldn’t say it has consumed me night and day, my lack of understanding always bothered me. I like to understand the things I wonder about, and I’ve always wondered what the hell World … Continue reading →

Our little on-going water hassle has had me thinking about strengths and weaknesses in our prepping around here. Water’s really important. You can do without a lot of stuff, but not without water. So step one would be to have … Continue reading →

Hee. From here.

“He always keeps you guessing. You know he’s gonna put his foot in his mouth. But you never know how he’s gonna get the other one in there with it.” – Lou Grant, slightly modified for subject. Olbermann Gets the … Continue reading →

Okay, I confess I’ve been ignoring this. Mike V at Sipsey Street has played it up every day for weeks, it seems like, and I’ve not paid attention. First I don’t always understand what he’s talking about because he’s pretty … Continue reading →

I still think the cop acted like a jackass, don’t get me wrong. But if I’m gonna rant it would probably be best if I know what I’m talking about… I went to visit the shop I ranted about the … Continue reading →

Rest in peace, Aaron Zelman. You were one of a kind, and we need three hundred million of you.

If she ever does become prez, whadaya wanna bet she can thank the libs?