Archives for December 17, 2012
Australia provides a model for freeing America from gun tyranny
Wikipedia's Gun politics in Australia article explains how determined political leadership can change a national culture from gun tyranny to freedom -- and, in our case, safer 1st graders and their teachers. The terminology is … [Read more...]
RIP, Senator Daniel Inouye
America lost another hero today. Those of us who remember Watergate remember Mr. Inouye. Those of us with WWII-era parents remember Mr. Inouye. Although he had his detractors, Daniel Inouye was one of the good-guys. … [Read more...]
It’s about probabilities
I guess I would put the point made by my esteemed co-editor in a slightly different way. I don't think it's quite accurate to say that the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary were foreseeable. In fact, the events leading up to the … [Read more...]
Niche Marketing to Sociopaths
Man Card is a high school-level ad campaign for Bushmaster, pretty much on a par with a Super Bowl beer campaign. This is an advertisement for one of the weapons used in the Newtown massacre: … [Read more...]
Republican State Committee Chairman Election Coming Up
Anyone have any thoughts on the Chairmanship of the Republican State Committee? It looks like a number of candidates are in the mix. I was reminded of David's post from four years ago.. Any insights from our friends on the other … [Read more...]
Newtown CT massacre: foreseeable and preventable
Astonishment at the recent massacre is misplaced: it was foreseeable, and preventable. It is easier to obtain lethal weaponry in our society now than any any previous time in history. Massacres like that at Newtown and elsewhere are the … [Read more...]