Category Archives: Unintended Consequences

Reminder: There is No Such Thing as a Stab Proof Vest.

Posted on June 22, 2018 by sammy

Ask a knight… https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/tragic-jordan-turned-knife-himself-14791313

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Pirates Deploy Mothership from Hell

Posted on October 9, 2010 by sammy

Pirates Deploy Mothership from Hell | USNI Blog. And oh yes, if it is not mentioned, I will be the guy asking my good friend Dr. Martin N. Murphy what he thinks about the new 319,000 dwt supertanker carrying $190 … Continue reading →

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Dear Federal Bureau of Investigation

Posted on August 4, 2010 by sammy

It seems the F.B.I. feels that publishing their seal is forbidden.

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Casus Belli

Posted on June 24, 2010 by sammy

So, Chavez’ and company threaten to nationalize the assets of an American company. Me thinks we need to park an Aegis Cruiser off said rigs, but I would not hold my breath with our current leadership. Would Hugo even make … Continue reading →

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What Could Go Wrong?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by sammy

I am no fan of this sort of device. How long before someone is accidentally shot with the “wrong” load?

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J. Crew Loses Our Business

Posted on October 15, 2009 by sammy

J. Crew is now offering a Che Guevara replica jacket. No kidding. I won’t link to it here, but you can find it simply enough. Here is the mail I have just sent them: I was looking for some new … Continue reading →

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Gangster Government

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Scott

Watch Rep. Michele Bachmann (MN) give her colleagues a piece of her mind in this C-SPAN clip: I’ve yet to hear a good explanation of how summarily closing profitable car dealerships will help GM or Chrysler. Yes, Toyota has fewer … Continue reading →

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What to do with Terrorists at Guantánamo Bay?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Scott

Obama has promised to close Guantánamo Bay by early next year, but the question remains–what do we do with the terrorists / enemy combatants currently held there? Speaker Pelosi doesn’t want them at Alcatraz. Senator Roberts doesn’t want them at … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Dubai

Posted on April 10, 2009 by sammy

The Independent has a fascinating article describing the unraveling of Dubai in the face of the global recession.

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Classic Video: Milton Friedman & Donahue

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Scott

John Lott dug up a classic interview of Milton Friedman done by Phil Donahue. With all the anti-capitalist talk lately, Friedman’s words are worth remembering. He really handed Donahue his hat, didn’t he? Also read yesterday’s Wall Street Journal piece, … Continue reading →

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Good Article on Healthcare Rationing in Canada

Posted on February 9, 2009 by ghubert

Socialized medicine will allow government bureaucrats to make medical decisions for you. Pay attention to the guy who wanted a hip replacement. The government decided he was too old (57) to enjoy the benefits of the procedure. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123413701032661445.html

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Israel, Give in to Hamas Demands

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Scott

Here we have a video of a Hamas MP giving a speech: I think the time has come for Israel to give in, and let Hamas have what they really want. Think of it as assisted suicide.

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Great Article on Social Engineering/Welfare

Posted on November 25, 2008 by ghubert

Frontpage Magazine’s interview with Martin Durkin.

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The Democrats’ Recession

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Scott

The public seems to believe that the current economic problems are primarily the Republicans doing, and that is what swung the election, according to exit polls. Read John Lott’s newest piece published at FoxNews.com. He writes about various Democrat-pushed policies … Continue reading →

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State Run Health Care

Posted on November 3, 2008 by sammy

This is what state run health care looks like: Her last hope was a $4,000-a-month drug that her doctor prescribed for her, but the insurance company refused to pay. What the Oregon Health Plan did agree to cover, however, were … Continue reading →

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