Monthly Archives: July 2013

Oh dear…

By | July 19, 2013

Looks like Erin Palette’s mom got bite by a rattle snake while gardening this morning, and then had the extra joy of having an allergic reaction to the anti-venom and will be in the ICU over night. Please keep her in your thoughts today, and take this as a lesson as to why it’s a… Read More »

A disturbing trend

By | July 18, 2013

Something that I’ve noticed that keeps coming up again and again as I talk to people about the Zimmerman case is that Zimmerman started the altercation when he decided to follow Martin.  Martin wouldn’t have attacked Zimmerman if he didn’t feel threatened because this guy was obviously following him.  This is pretty disturbing to me.… Read More »

Of course

By | July 14, 2013

The Justice Department says it is looking into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin to determine whether federal prosecutors should file criminal civil rights charges now that George Zimmerman has been acquitted in the state case. EDIT: WaPo link instead of the now-dead AP link.

Overheard in an IRC channel…

By | July 13, 2013

Person A:  It’s common fucking sense.  we’re defending a moron that created a situation that led to the death of a possibly innocent person.  if he hadn’t followed martin, if he hadn’t gotten out of his vehicle would this have happened? Person B:  Yeah, but you’re framing the events of the evening in too short… Read More »

Deliberations begin in a couple of hours

By | July 12, 2013

In the Zimmerman vs The Left trial. There’s a one hour recess, then jury instructions, then deliberations begin for a jury that hasn’t seen their families in two weeks. Late on a Friday is when they’ll get the case, and I’ve heard that often juries just want to go home in circumstances such as these.… Read More »

Aaaaand we’re back

By | July 12, 2013

You know what’s awesome? When your web host turns off your database completely, then sends you an email asking you to troubleshoot a problem that requires you getting into the database. Better still is when, after complaining for 24 hours that you can’t get into the database to troubleshoot, you get a snarky “oh, it… Read More »

One more thing on Illinois Carry…

By | July 10, 2013

I’m going to go ahead and call this: If the murder rate in Chicago goes up, it will be blamed on concealed carry and preemption*. If the murder rate in Chicago goes down, it will be attributed to Rahm Emmanuel’s supreme leadership. *That’s right, Chicago’s handgun ban, AWB, and several other laws are now kaput

This brought a tear to my eye…

By | July 10, 2013

Illinois State Police FAQ on Concealed Carry And it looks like out of state residents can, theoretically, get Illinois Carry Permits. Theoretically. Out of state residents must obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry License to lawfully carry a concealed firearm in Illinois. In order for out of state residents to be eligible for an Illinois license,… Read More »

So… this apparently exists…

By | July 9, 2013

Even though Erin has tried her hardest, I’m just not going to be a Bronie, but I do remember there being a couple at the Bidet Shoot. I wonder if they’re aware that there are conventions specific to this particular fandom.  Apparently there’s one in my neck of the woods this weekend. If any of… Read More »