A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Three quarters of Americans can correctly identify two of Snow White's seven dwarfs while only a quarter can name two Supreme Court Justices, according to a poll on pop culture released on Monday...

Respondents were far more familiar with the Three Stooges -- Larry, Curly and Moe -- than the three branches of the U.S. government -- judicial, executive and legislative.

I'll bet they all have opinions about "gun control," too...

We're the Only Ones In (and Out of) Uniform Enough

"Being honest with you, women do like cops," he said. "Women love guys in uniform."

Yes, ladies, what could be a bigger turn-on than "The Only Ones" giving you the thrill of their affection--whether you want it or not?

Sick and Evil: Yep, That's "The Times"

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Florida’s law is a sick cousin of the work of the gun lobby on Capitol Hill, where it has successfully protected the interstate traffickers of guns used in crimes. And it is the evil twin of laws passed in 38 states that allow concealed weapons.

Yeah, sick and evil--except when publisher "Pinch" Sulzberger's daddy "Punch" got his CCW. But that was because he carried money, and we all know Sulzberger money is much more valuable than the lives of mere hoi polloi.

Texas Tomfoolery

He said a quick application of flat-black spray paint can erase any color or marking. "The only thing you're left with is banning their sale completely." he said. "That would still leave us with all the toys piled up in flea markets and garages and homemade ones. You read about the prisoner who makes a revolver out of tin foil and soap. If someone wants to make a fake gun, they can make one."

When toy guns are outlawed...

Seems I covered similar ground a few years back with our good pal Michael Eisner...

[Thanks to Jason M]