Author Archives: Joel

Landlady and I were having coffee this morning, and in reference to I don’t remember what she mentioned her rifle’s “clip.” I struck a properly scandalized pose and said, “Ahem.  It’s not a ‘clip,’ it’s a…”She started laughing. I won’t … Continue reading →

If I never hear Amazing Grace on the pipes again it’ll still be way too soon. But I loves me some bagpipes, as long as it’s something rousing enough to make me want to strip down, paint meself blue and … Continue reading →

Seriously, is there any creature on this planet more refreshingly shameless than Charlie Rangel? He walked out of his “ethics” hearing yesterday citing lack of counsel, because…well… He said he cannot afford a lawyer at present because his campaign account … Continue reading →

On November 26, the United States will have spent exactly as long heroically liberating Afghanistan from itself as the Soviets spent barbarously invading it. And with roughly the same effect, though in the Soviets’ defense we must point out that … Continue reading →

In their neverending quest to serve and protect your sorry ass off, Kansas City’s finest definitively settle the hash of a vile, law-breaking utility van – and their own police car. The heroic officers, having successfully rescued the van’s driver … Continue reading →

…If they didn’t make it so easy. Via Boarding Area (via Uncle) comes the diatribe of a lady who claims to be a “former” TSA screener. Her screed is (very!) appropriately titled “Shut Up and Get In the Scanner.” And … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning I cut all the straight sections out of the salvaged 4-inch sewer pipe I need to run from the Lair to the septic barrels, and determined that I was short 2 pipe unions. Landlady wanted to go to … Continue reading →

Codrea asks some interesting questions about a recent ATF ruling that was … then was not … or maybe … If the recent BATFE were a person, even the most anarchistic of its friends would be organizing a really aggressive … Continue reading →

Though I suppose it shouldn’t be surprising… Late last week, TSA directed industry carriers to begin implementing additional precautionary security measures for international flights inbound to the United States. These measures take effect today. Specifically, the ban on air cargo … Continue reading →

I double dare you to wear this shirt in line.  Chicken!

I’ve no recording to share, which I know will come as a relief to some… New Sins For Oldby Leslie Fish Oh what’s the use of this looting and pillagingSlinging my raygun through blood, guts and goreRaping and robbing and … Continue reading →

Incredibly, it turns out he didn’t break any bones at all. What damage he did his back remains to be seen, but it wasn’t crippling. He did take a helluva lot of stitches, though.

While typing the previous post, I got a message from Commenter S with a link from the Lew Rockwell blog, which I confess I don’t spend a lot of time with: Earlier this year I was on a panel (discussed … Continue reading →

I’ve spoken briefly about one of my neighbors, Darrell the Cop. Now, my attitude toward Darrell the Cop is not entirely based on unreasoning prejudice, though in my four years here DtheC has never actually done anything to harm me. … Continue reading →

Do you think somebody should tell the government that 1984 was supposed to be a cautionary tale, and not an instruction manual? In case you cared what VP Biden’s been up to… Possibly the most important event of the vice … Continue reading →

Hell, you don’t have to imagine anything, citizens! It’s here! The intention is virtuous enough. By using such advanced telematics, drivers can locate nearby charging stations, know how far they can drive before draining the battery, monitor traffic to take … Continue reading →

Take some Valium and read this… This year, [with the first provisions of ObamaCare kicking in] it’s jumping over 25 percent. I’m looking at paying over $100k for insurance for a firm with six employees. Our lowest-paid employee earns $35k … Continue reading →

This is my AK. There are many like it, but this one is mine. For as long as I’ve had it, my carbine has had a silly little “slant brake” on the end of the barrel. It’s a sort of … Continue reading →

Like it? In light of LB’s reluctance to give up his wandering ways, Landlady thought he ought to start carrying official identification. My phone number’s on the other side. And since he insists on being led astray by bad companions, … Continue reading →

I’m hunting and pecking this with fingertips, because I can’t feel the home row. A cold wind blew in yesterday evening, and the rain started around 2 this morning. Our week of glorious weather has quite abruptly ended.