Fear and yelling in L.A. congressman’s office led to silence on harassment, aides say [More]Curious. "Progressive" women love the guy.
Even if he would rather see them raped and butchered like screaming hogs than armed.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
The Tone Setter
Even if he would rather see them raped and butchered like screaming hogs than armed.
A Foregone Conclusion
A recent study from Wellesley College economists, published in Science magazine is a good example of how to torture data until you get the result you want. [More]What a "progressive"idea!
And Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
Only a criminal would illegally carry a concealed firearm without a permit in any jurisdiction where that was illegal. [More]Where have we seen that attitude before?
Yes, he would rather you were dead.
[Via Dave Licht]
Only Himself to Blame
I spoke my mind on guns. Then my Senate confirmation was put on hold. [More]Good.
For reasons explained here.
[Via Mack H]
We're the Only Ones Alerting Enough
The Federal Communications Commission today added a new alert option—called a “Blue Alert”—to the nation’s emergency alerting systems. Blue Alerts can be used by state and local authorities to notify the public of threats to law enforcement and to help apprehend dangerous suspects. [More]Threats to you, not so much.
I gotta tell ya, this whole business of alerts is a scattergun approach to a precision problem. I'd like to see a results analysis to include all expenditures and efforts.
My suspicion is effectiveness would be along the lines of successes from cigarette pack warnings.
[Via Steve T]
Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
Illinois Lost 1 Resident Every 4.3 Minutes In 2017 [More]Juxtaposed against:
Idaho officially earns the title of nation’s fastest-growing state [More]Between bringing political nest fouling tendencies with them and the cheap labor dynamic, let's revisit things in 20 years and see if that Republican "trifecta" still rules.
[Via Matthew L]
No, F*** You
Convicted metro Detroit serial rapist receives 50-88 years, tells judge 'f--- you' [More]What an animal. The bit in the video about his mother advising him to tell police he was on drugs is telling in as far as who it is doing the raising and enabling.
How hard was that to call?
“He did this and it’s inexcusable. I’m so angry at him, trust me. But I’m going to support my baby.”Would I be wrong to wonder if she has an Everytown t-shirt?
Meanwhile, outside the courtroom:
The Cleveland slogan comes to mind.
[Via Steve T]
Virginia Balance of Power Could Have Been Decided by Just One Gun Owner
That said, VCDL is right saying they “never want to hear any gun owner saying their vote doesn't count.” [More]"It doesn't make a difference" apathy can turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.