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From the Diplomad: …Meanwhile if you want to get ready for the impending arrival of Obamacare, visit your local DMV, but imagine it with the screams of the sick and dying.
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From Jonah Goldberg: Sure, today’s liberalism does carry within it some genetic lineage to the classical liberalism — i.e., libertarianism — of J.S. Mill and John Locke. But genetic ties are overrated. After all, humans share half of our genes with bananas. (Look it up.)
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While I’m busy working I thought I’d pass along this little tidbit regarding murder in America.
Also tagged food for thought, Guns, pointless gestures, PoliticsQOTD
John Hiatt: There’s only two things in life, but I forget what they are.
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From Frank J.: “If it’s a real problem, you shouldn’t trust the government to solve it.”
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From IMAO: Before you get too angry at someone’s stupidity, remember that the logic and rational thought functions of our brains are still in beta.
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According to my WordPress dashboard, this is the 1000th post here at Ratlands since I moved to WordPress, so, I wanted it to be something memorable. Here is a post by LawDog that reminds those who need reminding that Gun Free ≠ Violence Free. Go read the post. Watch the video. When folks tell me […]
Also tagged Guns, Nanny State, PersonalQOTD: GOM* edition
Via MArooned: Happiness is a rotating drum grenade launcher. Nothing says “stay off my lawn” or “What are your intentions towards my daughter” like six rounds of high explosives. Follow the link for a picture. *grumpy old man
Also tagged Guns, Personal, wordsmithing