Cats, Guns, and National Security

In TDF 258 and TDF 259 , I discussed two aspects of actual “carry” in RKBA. My conclusion was that both performance and restraint are necessary. Something is better than nothing. But then, that’s been the whole point of this TDF series (I will refrain from excessive links). If we take the substance of RKBA seriously, then we will compromise to keep it. Those things we really care about, those we are willing to sacrifice for and accept imperfection. That’s the counterintuitive reality. Individuals compromise for families. Nations compromise for their prosperity and security. And libertarians compromise for the doobie.   Arms are a tool. They are not a theoretical “principle.” The results of their loss is not theoretical. It is very real. It is with them that we maintain this seed of our Western heritage. And for all Patriots, if, given the political reality of both our institutions and our PEOPLE, restraint is necessary to preserve it, then it is worth the sacrifice.  Th...

The Beach Boys at the Opry! This was historical. The Opry allows three types of music: Country, Bluegrass, and Americana. The Beach Boys are definitely Americana. I’ve said for years that they should be declared an honorary Country band. It is done. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jt95RSxwuk4&pp=ygUTQmVhY2ggYm95cyBIdWNrYWJlZQ%3D%3D

The Oak Ridge Boys have announced they are on a farewell tour. The group started in the 1940s as a local gospel group around the “secret city” of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where they performed for the scientists and technicians working on the atomic bomb. They evolved into a Country and Pop group after settling (with a short-term exception) on the current makeup. I guess that’s why they haven’t tried replacing members. Like with The Beach Boys (and with one exception, The Statlers), you can have new backup members and stand-ins, but the core is irreplaceable. I try to remember things passing at their best, by the most essential or influential work. For yours truly anyway, on a sheer personal level, this is it: The Oak Ridge Boys ~ Come on In (You Did the Best You Could Do)

In TDF 258 , I discussed “pouch carry” and open carry, including in the home. Following that study, I conducted another in which I relied on hidden arms stowed strategically around, rather than CCW on my person, in the home. Like the previous one, this study showed two sides. I quickly found that sometimes stowage can be more convenient. MUCH more convenient. On the other hand, there was the issue of securing the stowed arms from unwelcome discovery by others. However, it was a few fairly benign but unusual incidents that led me relatively immediately to the more “counter-fudd” leaning on the matter – and on purely tactical grounds. The primary ones involved meeting a neighbor for the first time. I have since confirmed that he is no threat, yet circumstances at the time gave an, uh, odd – not expressly threatening, but still odd – initial impression. (Turns out it’s “herbal.”) Facing this unknown quantity, I stood there, dealing with an uncertain situation, able only to fidget with a p...

This regards the article from the American Institute for Economic Research, “ Orwell Exposes the Cowardice of Journalists and Intellectuals ,” which overall is worth the read .   The writer uses  George Orwell’s work, “The Freedom of the Press,” as a springboard for launching against the forces currently acting to censor discussions, such as journalism, “science,” and other areas where Woke PC has gained a foothold. He  quotes this statement critical of journalism, but misses or ignores  an odd misstatement by Orwell. Notice: “If publishers and editors exert themselves to keep certain topics out of print, it is not because they are frightened of prosecution but because they are frightened of public opinion.” The last two words: “public opinion.” Yet, it is not “public opinion” that is being discussed as a censoring force or motivation, but rather forces in politics, business, society, or media running COUNTER to the public – “enemies of the people.” I have sometimes ...

https://tacworldholsters.com/product/falco-slim-design-concealed-gun-belt-pouch-small-model-g117-s/ Please note, this article was written progressively during the project discussed, attempting to treat the matter with no preconceived notions on my part. It was my  genuine hope that my start-from-scratch examination would overthrow a lot of conventional wisdom.  Spoiler alert: It didn’t. As a fudd, I very much tend toward minimalism in concealed carry. However, I am not blind to the argument for having on your person a little more than your Detective’s Special. Particularly in an urban setting, and even in the home , carrying larger firepower than a normal CCW piece holds particular appeal in some circumstances, such as late-night/early-morning or times of “abnormal” suspicions. But doing so, especially in that same urban environment, holds its own set of, shall we say, potential complications. Summertime effectively rules out jacket cover. Females have the option of a large pu...

Why Cats Still Rule the Internet After More Then 30 Years Starting around the  early 90s,  cats began taking over the internet, and their reign has continued for over three decades. There’s no sign of slowing down. On the contrary, the meowmentum is only growing stronger, like a digital feline tsunami.