tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post8259041561312639824..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: I'm not sure how I feel about this...Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-54574628859332324542014-07-16T00:31:13.437-04:002014-07-16T00:31:13.437-04:00"Enraged rhesus". I like that. I'm s..."Enraged rhesus". I like that. I'm stealing it to use as a commenter's handle when annoying the lefties on their own sites.Beaumontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-48619665358725709582014-07-16T00:29:01.097-04:002014-07-16T00:29:01.097-04:00@Sean D.: I also do a little happy dance when I he...@Sean D.: I also do a little happy dance when I hear that a deserving goblin has gone to his reward down below. I just don't post it to social media.Beaumontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-60578153047182592022014-07-16T00:22:18.633-04:002014-07-16T00:22:18.633-04:00@Bob, "oikophobia" is an excellent, inci...@Bob, "oikophobia" is an excellent, incisive article. Thanks! I'll be social-media-ing the crap out of it, so that the minority of people who actually matter will have a chance to read it. Beaumontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-11891922566406797482014-01-16T15:23:49.593-05:002014-01-16T15:23:49.593-05:00>no one even mentioned the atrocious font selec...><i>no one even mentioned the atrocious font selection</i><br />Was thinking the same thing this morning. But if you read it out loud with volume and cadence varying according to the font then you get a scarily William Shatner-like delivery.<br /><br />After all this <i>sturm und drang</i> I had to take a look at the Facebook page in question, and it's not all good looking women carrying at people. There's pictures of families and of people teaching their kids to shoot and other benign stuff like that, but the overall theme does seem to be "in your face" which, although it can be satisfying on one level, probably isn't strategically sound behavior. Plus, a commentator on the FB page said something to the effect of Tam/VFTP commentors "confusing Facebook with real life." Such naivety would be almost charming were it not so foolish. That imaginary firewall between FB and real life will disappear mighty damn quick if the police have to get involved in a DGU, much less actually having to shoot someone.<br /><br />><i>"...we'll put a boot in your ass; it's the American way"</i> Yeah. I never liked that either. Both that song and the FB stuff in question come across like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-mRcaQIU48" rel="nofollow">this</a>. From 0:28-0:56 is the relevant part.<br /><br />Otherwise Steve Skubinna and GVI have said it all better than I could.<br /><br /><br />Mike_Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-46794074899048812262014-01-16T10:33:16.011-05:002014-01-16T10:33:16.011-05:00As someone who values substance over appearance, I...As someone who values substance over appearance, I find all that just *tacky*.<br /><br />But looking more deeply, as someone pointed out, there is a difference between saying "I will do anything to defend my loved ones" (good, I agree) and "I really look forward to killing someone" (WTFF?).<br /><br />Anyone found saying something like the latter is either a pathetic poser, posturing like a badass on the Internet, with little to differentiate them from larval bangers posting gang-sign selfies, OR a self-announced sociopath. Neither is really good, each possibility is squick-worthy.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-73467911562110663342014-01-16T09:45:27.318-05:002014-01-16T09:45:27.318-05:00All these comments, and no one even mentioned the ...All these comments, and no one even mentioned the atrocious font selection.<br />GreatBlueWhalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17099213482118106762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42339538192552387352014-01-15T23:12:25.509-05:002014-01-15T23:12:25.509-05:00No, but my thing isn't about any tactical fash...No, but my thing isn't about any tactical fashion critique.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81997453251850486812014-01-15T23:08:48.358-05:002014-01-15T23:08:48.358-05:00So... Am I the only one who wonders why she's ...So... Am I the only one who wonders why she's using such a puny belt for a full size pistol?<br /><br />Just wondering.Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12244142931909670053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-60971846802075236932014-01-15T22:25:28.507-05:002014-01-15T22:25:28.507-05:00It's pronounced Skyay-di-yenIt's pronounced Skyay-di-yenSean D Sorrentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710448105506060349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-40666642440326139282014-01-15T21:28:03.873-05:002014-01-15T21:28:03.873-05:00First, I want to congratulate Tam - it's not e...First, I want to congratulate Tam - it's not every writer who inspires so many of her readers to rush out to use her new word in their sentences. It's pretty cool and speaks to her capability as a wordwright.<br /><br />As to the subject matter, I take as an example the guy I passed the gavel to at my Lodge late last year. He recently finished training as a volunteer fireman. Hardly a day went by that there wasn't some badassery posted on his Facebook page about the badass things that badass firefighters do in a badass, badass way. For not-badasses like YOU.<br /><br />He's been to a few call-outs now and I notice that the badassery has largely ceased.<br /><br />I note from my own experience that while you see plenty of "Been There Done That" type t-shirts on a military base (I have several), you never see anyone above the pay-grade of E-4 wearing the t-shirts with things like "Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out" and "Mess with the best/Die like the rest" and other such chest-thumping sloganeering.<br /><br />I also note that few E-4s with patches on their right shoulders wear them either. <br /><br />It's the uneasiness of seeing someone who is putatively "of our tribe" but representing the tribe poorly. Of understanding that certain things, certain choices, certain modes-of-living, oblige us to act with a little bit more class than is expected of the average schlemiel.<br /><br />gvi<br /><br />P.S. How do you pronounce SCAdian?<br />1) SKAH-di-en<br />2) ess-see-AY-di-en<br /><br />Yeah, out of all that sound and fury, THIS is my takeaway...global village idiothttp://www.alpharubicon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-18077133538259825502014-01-15T21:05:26.071-05:002014-01-15T21:05:26.071-05:00When I first saw the pictures I thought they were ... When I first saw the pictures I thought they were put up by an anti that was trying to be completely over the top and make gun enthusiasts look like idiots.<br /><br /> I was laughing at first. Really. Nobody would believe they were put up to be taken seriously. <br /><br /> It isn't that funny now.<br /><br /> MalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-76846435835255374722014-01-15T11:52:12.568-05:002014-01-15T11:52:12.568-05:00Also, her 1911 is pointed at her knee.Also, her 1911 is pointed at her knee.Georgehttp://www.newbieshooter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-59907841662856182492014-01-15T11:15:42.408-05:002014-01-15T11:15:42.408-05:00"Perhaps you are repulsed because you would r..."Perhaps you are repulsed because you would rather see women as victims. Just saying [sic]."<br /><br />Jesus. In what world does that comment even make sense? How does being slightly creeped out by somebody's Facebook page indicate that one would rather see women as victims? <br /><br />I think it's great that Armed Mommy is so passionate about her 2nd amendment rights. However, if her goal is to actually educate/enlighten others (as opposed to titillate), there are probably far more effective ways to message that.conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899892947386234754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-79149943816831415592014-01-15T11:02:21.555-05:002014-01-15T11:02:21.555-05:00The difference between "squicky" and &qu...The difference between "squicky" and "amused" is whether the poster is serious or snarky. This woman appears to be serious. I think the comment on CCW licenses - "I don't have a license to kill, but I do have a learner's permit!" - is a funny finger in the face of the anti-gun crowd, but if someone said that in seriousness, I'd back away from them slowly. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324035824298948422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-49565829325296922652014-01-15T10:52:20.514-05:002014-01-15T10:52:20.514-05:00Did you people bother to read what I wrote, or eve...Did you people bother to read what I wrote, or even look around before just banging on your keyboard like enraged rhesus monkeys?<br /><br />Yeah, I totally am against people posting pictures of guns on the internet, especially on Facebook pages.<br /><br />Here's mine! Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-75239270259593411942014-01-15T10:44:13.671-05:002014-01-15T10:44:13.671-05:00Her site is just fine. Some people post pics of t...Her site is just fine. Some people post pics of their food, or pets, or whatever. Armed Mommy is passionate about the Constitution and especially the 2nd Amendment. She is also current military and is an Afghanistan vet. Her personal page shows a great many other aspects to her personality, but the Armed Mommy site is mostly for gun rights.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23845402336373201532014-01-15T10:36:27.578-05:002014-01-15T10:36:27.578-05:00Becky, at what point does she say she has any prob...Becky, at what point does she say she has any problem with carrying a gun? <br /><br />The issue is the level of excitement implied by the statements made. Big difference between "I will defend what's mine" and "I can't wait to kill someone".Woodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258502914515356626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-32495976856652739442014-01-15T10:09:06.715-05:002014-01-15T10:09:06.715-05:00Perhaps you are repulsed because you would rather ...Perhaps you are repulsed because you would rather see women as victims. Just sayingJuliet Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653148945609552177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-18551386146654588692014-01-15T10:04:41.839-05:002014-01-15T10:04:41.839-05:00So you claim to be pro-second amendment, but then ...So you claim to be pro-second amendment, but then you bash people for being pro-second amendment? What's your stance, exactly - that we should all carry but on Facebook we should pretend like we don't? That we should all be ashamed of the fact that we'd die to protect our families? I don't think you really get to claim to be pro-gun if you're so obviously anti-gun.Becky S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-14266153903456802392014-01-15T08:50:28.613-05:002014-01-15T08:50:28.613-05:00*LOL*
I, however, feel an immense satisfaction th...*LOL* <br />I, however, feel an immense satisfaction that I have removed trash from my and my wife's living quarters. Not something to dance about, but still, a nice warm satisfaction.Sean D Sorrentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710448105506060349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-78236012288458527362014-01-15T08:43:29.242-05:002014-01-15T08:43:29.242-05:00To expand on that, tomorrow I am going to take the...To expand on that, tomorrow I am going to take the trash cans to the curb. When I am done doing that, I am going to come inside and do other, more enjoyable, things. I am not going to dance around on the curb yelling "w00t! The trash is taken <i>OUT</i>!" ;)Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81033509202456460832014-01-15T08:40:40.053-05:002014-01-15T08:40:40.053-05:00Sean,
I feel no worse about hearing that a crimin...Sean,<br /><br />I feel no worse about hearing that a criminal has received his or her just desserts than I do about putting down a rabid dog.<br /><br />I don't necessarily feel any better about it, either.<br /><br />It is what it is.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-91164229240108116332014-01-15T08:12:07.894-05:002014-01-15T08:12:07.894-05:00OK, I heard of the Brandishing thingy when in Ohio...OK, I heard of the Brandishing thingy when in Ohio...Try this. <br /><br />Cheers- Rusty <br /><br /><br />2941.145 Firearm displayed, brandished, indicated that offender possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate offense specification.<br /><br />(A) Imposition of a three-year mandatory prison term upon an offender under division (B)(1)(a) of section 2929.14 of the Revised Code is precluded unless the indictment, count in the indictment, or information charging the offense specifies that the offender had a firearm on or about the offender's person or under the offender's control while committing the offense and displayed the firearm, brandished the firearm, indicated that the offender possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate the offense. The specification shall be stated at the end of the body of the indictment, count, or information, and shall be stated in substantially the following form:<br /><br />"SPECIFICATION (or, SPECIFICATION TO THE FIRST COUNT). The Grand Jurors (or insert the person's or the prosecuting attorney's name when appropriate) further find and specify that (set forth that the offender had a firearm on or about the offender's person or under the offender's control while committing the offense and displayed the firearm, brandished the firearm, indicated that the offender possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate the offense)."<br /><br />(B) Imposition of a three-year mandatory prison term upon an offender under division (B)(1)(a) of section 2929.14 of the Revised Code is precluded if a court imposes a one-year or six-year mandatory prison term on the offender under that division relative to the same felony.<br /><br />(C) The specification described in division (A) of this section may be used in a delinquent child proceeding in the manner and for the purpose described in section 2152.17 of the Revised Code.<br /><br />(D) As used in this section, "firearm" has the same meaning as in section 2923.11 of the Revised Code.<br /><br />Amended by 129th General AssemblyFile No.29,HB 86, ยง1, eff. 9/30/2011.<br /><br />Effective Date: 01-01-2002 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5210756157463179162014-01-15T08:04:22.081-05:002014-01-15T08:04:22.081-05:00I think Anon 3:53AM phrases things very poorly. Le...I think Anon 3:53AM phrases things very poorly. Let me try.<br /><br />We are socialized to respond to the question with a "It's not a good thing that bad people are killed." But is that true? I am not interested in seeking out any situation where someone ends up dead. Partially because that person might be me or someone I care about, and partially because I've been taught that killing people is a bad thing. <br /><br />Thing is, I'm not sure that's actually true. While I'm not going to set out to make it happen, I am always happy that a criminal departs this earth. Like the old joke sign says, "Everyone improves this place. Some by arriving, some by leaving."<br /><br />I expect that different people feel different ways about this, but honesty compels me to tell you that I believe that killing bad people is a good thing. It would be nice if the bad people would learn and improve, and return to the path of righteousness, but if their choices lead to them catching a bullet, I'm going to celebrate the world getting just a little bit better. <br /><br />I don't think, however, that I'm in a moral position to require you to do the same. Same goes for those who "deplore all violence." Screw them. I'm not going to feel guilty or upset that some dirtbag got ventilated. And hopefully, if I am stuck in a situation where it's him or me, I will do what is necessary and not feel bad about it later. Sean D Sorrentinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710448105506060349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-6060005813337610102014-01-15T07:55:45.348-05:002014-01-15T07:55:45.348-05:00As Shootin' Buddy is so fond of wondering, whe...As Shootin' Buddy is so fond of wondering, where did the internet come up with the "brandishing" thing?<br /><br />A quick check LexisNexis search says that the word "brandish" does not even appear anywhere in the Colorado criminal code.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.com