Monthly Archives: January 2017

I Love America; Including The Americans

Cold Fury linked to I love America. It’s Americans I hate. I generally ignore such things. I’m aware coastal elites deplore me without clicking on Slate, having NPR drilled into my truck’s radio, or watching MSNBC’s talking heads. But, in the interest of paying attention … Continue reading

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Eleven Days

Nobody regrets this advice: “If you’re doing a dumb, dangerous thing for a bad reason, or aren’t really clear on the reason… stop it.” Reasonable people can (and should) reasonably disagree. The proper foreign policy of America, a nation of … Continue reading

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Two Weeks

Bad news. Apparently someone shot somebody in an airport; possibly with a formerly checked firearm. (It just happened so I’m sure the details will change.) It’s always a bummer when anyone gets shot (like in the peaceful city of Chicago) … Continue reading

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Calling Venezuela: I’ll Trade Good Money For Bad

My last post pierced the thin veneer of pretending I don’t notice America’s national debt. I shouldn’t have looked behind the curtain, but a few years ago I was even worse at pretending. Take a ride in the wayback machine with … Continue reading

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A Post In Which I Briefly Fall Off The Wagon

I’m about to write about political bullshit. Forgive me. It’s a new year. Last year I tried (with only mixed success) to avoid commenting on political asshattery. Negativity, even when it’s true, is corrosive. For example, the debt is a big … Continue reading

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Annual Reading Pleasure (Belated): Christmas Noun

Every year Larry Correia posts a new installment of “The Christmas Noun”. This year’s edition (ninth in a series!) is excellent as always. You should investigate at this link. Here’s a taste: “‘But Tim, you forget that Larry Correia is writing … Continue reading

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Annual Reading Pleasure: Dave Barry’s 2016 Year In Review

I always enjoy Dave Barry’s annual article and 2016 was a target rich environment. Here’s a sample: “SEPTEMBER … Clinton and Trump square off in the first presidential debate, which leads to a national conversation about an issue of vital concern … Continue reading

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Response from Fort Kickass

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Intruder Alert

What fresh hell is this? While I was sleeping off a hangover a new post appeared? I forgot that Dr. Mingo has an account on my new site.

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being… and Chainsaws

There is something to be said for having a good chainsaw, even if you live in the suburbs.  A good chainsaw will get you out of a bad situation or make for a comfy winter in front of the fireplace.  … Continue reading

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