Letting the camel’s nose into the [moral] tent…

There’s an old Arab proverb that warns, “Never let the camel get its nose under the tent, because the rest of the body will follow“.  It’s a variation on the Western proverb that “if you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile“.  I daresay the concept is common among almost all cultures.  In politics,… Continue reading Letting the camel’s nose into the [moral] tent…

It’s great to have friends like this!

My friend, armorer, fellow author and blogger Michael Z. Williamson, known in various and sundry circles as “Mad Mike”, “Crazy Einar” (see the T-shirt!) and other appellations, has written two OUTSTANDING blog posts that I think deserve the widest possible circulation. The first is a succinct takedown of gun control dweebs. Gun control’s only philosophical… Continue reading It’s great to have friends like this!

Larry’s on a tear again

Long-time friend in cyber- and meatspace, bestselling author, and fellow blogger Larry Correia is at it again.  This time he tackles the boss of File770.com, Mike Glyer. I had some exposure to the vitriol and nastiness of File770 denizens when I called for a boycott of Tor Books over the unconscionable behavior of one of… Continue reading Larry’s on a tear again

That ‘craft’ whiskey may not be very craft-y

I wasn’t surprised (but I was still annoyed) to learn that many so-called ‘craft’ or small-distillery whiskies and other spirits may be mass-produced in a single factory. Lawrenceburg, Indiana (not to be confused with bourbon-locale Lawrenceburg, Kentucky) is home to a massive brick complex that cranks out mega-industrial quantities of beverage-grade alcohol. The factory, once… Continue reading That ‘craft’ whiskey may not be very craft-y

Revenge is sweet!

An annoyed homeowner in England struck back last week. For ten years Julie has been regularly inconvenienced by drivers leaving their cars on her property in Crowborough, East Sussex, where she lives opposite the train station in Farningham Road. Commuters can pay a daily rate of £4.40, a weekly rate of £19, a monthly rate… Continue reading Revenge is sweet!

The trials and tribulations of medical bureaucracy

I’ve had a wonderful ghastly two days trying to fight my way through a tangled thicket of medical bureaucracy.  This is all to do with getting copies of reports and tests that were done on me in the mid-2000’s, and which must now be repeated.  Would you believe that bureaucrats completed all the paperwork years… Continue reading The trials and tribulations of medical bureaucracy

An animal control officer speaks out

It seems an animal control officer finally lost control, and decided to let those he served know about his job – and his feelings – before quitting. He posted his thoughts on Craigslist, and they were picked up by Buzzfeed. Here’s an excerpt. Hello kids. I’m your friendly neighborhood Animal Control Officer, and I’d like… Continue reading An animal control officer speaks out

So what about the 2012 Presidential election?

I’m already getting tired of the 2012 Presidential election campaign, and it’s hardly begun yet! I wish we could persuade those involved to put a sock in it until the New Year, but I guess that’s a pipe-dream. I thought I’d share my take on the candidates so far, and hope for a revolution to… Continue reading So what about the 2012 Presidential election?