Void Where Prohibited

Authorities Fear Cops Being Targeted After at Least 11 Officers Shot in 24 Hours - FoxNews.com

"We don't have any data, but there seems to be a type of criminal out there looking to thwart authority," he told the station.

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I'm sorry, but that statement from Richard Roberts from the International Union of Police Associations is just stupid.

What criminal type DOES NOT look to thwart authority??

sheesh

via Newbius

I am TJIC!

Who is TJIC? Honestly, I do not have the foggiest… I know of his webpage, and I know his moniker, but I cannot say as though I read the former, and I do not recall seeing the latter terribly often… but the truth is, if you run a weblog, and you are concerned with either the First or Second Amendments, you are TJIC too.

via www.wallsofthecity.net

I've been looking at this for a few days now and hadn't decided just how to approach it. I found TJIC's remark, or at least the title to his post, to be distasteful and inappropriate. However, to have the local police suspend his license to own firearms (an onerous requirement to start with) and seize his property without being charged with a crime, let alone convicted is a blatant abuse of authority.

Therefore, I also, am TJIC.

Hey Buddy...Want to Buy a Dollar?

Eventually, the bidders realize that the only way to win is to quit and cut their losses.   At that point, the "winner" will give me, say, $1.50 and I will give him a dollar so his loss if 50 cents.  The other bidder will give me, say $1.40 and get nothing.  The only way to win the game is not to play. 

Why do I play this game with government officials in Africa and Eastern Europe?

So they won't build stadiums.

via www.espressopundit.com

I don't suppose there's much chance that anyone in the Glendale city government will ever read this but maybe there's a chance.

RealClearPolitics - Palin Holds High Ground Over Harsh and Unfair Critics

While I disagree with her and I am prepared to oppose her politically, in the spirit of longed-for civility I say, Ms. Palin you are in a certain sense an example of the American dream: You have the courage to stand up and present your vision of America to its people. Your strength and lack of fear make America stronger and are examples to be emulated by girls and boys, men and women who are themselves afraid to speak up. You provide the example that they need for self-assurance.

via www.realclearpolitics.com

Ed Koch finally presents some reasonable talk from the liberal side.

Academic Advantage Scam

Stupid legal threat of the young century

via www.boingboing.net

The three words in the post title have nothing to do with the company Academic Advantage. I had never heard of them before reading the boingboing post above. I have no knowledge of their business practices and do not know whether they are a scam or not.