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USPS to Launch New Clothing Line

Who are you wearing? Why USPS, of course. The cash-strapped agency announced plans on Tuesday to launch a new line of all-weather apparel and accessories sometime next year. Ladies, don’t get too excited, the line will only feature menswear to

Ammunition Shortages Reported

Gun dealers are reporting an ammuniton shortage. The reason: consumers are fearful of the potential gun control legislation coming down the road. Anyone who is gun owner looking to replenish their ammo supply has experienced this first hand. Even Wal-Mart

I just want to put in a good word

for Ray’s Hell Burger. I will miss them, I was a frequent patron. The good news, is that they have several restaurants that are still open, including the fantastic Ray’s the Steaks. Next store is Retro Rays, also delicious. (Both

It's not just a tech issue

In response to Re: The Tech Deficit: What Really Works?: I don’t think the main take away was that we suffered from a tech gap. It’s a much more fundamental issue. Our movement is a top-down, territorial operation. It’s an

Blunt: We Have the Votes to Delay Hagel Nomination

Blunt: We Have the Votes to Delay Hagel Nomination

Senator Roy Blunt indicated Wednesday that there are enough votes in the Senate to delay the Hagel confirmation. Blunt (R-Mo.) said he believed there were 40 votes in the Senate that indicated “it’s too quick to end the debate on

Toy Gun Makers in the Crosshairs

The toy gun industry has experienced a backlash, as they struggle “to strike a delicate balance between profit and sensitivity.” “I have heard that toy guns that look like real weapons have slowed down in general, but toy weapons that

Meet the New Lobbyists: Syrian Rebels

As civil war in Syria continues, a new battle has begun:  the battle for American tax dollars.  Brian Sayers is a former Nato political officer lobbying in the corridors of Washington on behalf of Syrian rebels fighting the regime of Bashar

Diet Soda + Booze = Drunker

A new study out of Northern Kentucky University reports that “alcohol, consumed with a diet mixer, results in higher (BrAC) Breath Alcohol Concentrations as compared to the same amount of alcohol consumed with a sugar-sweetened mixer.” A timely discovery in

Republican Girl Fight

The GOP industrial complex must be bored of late. Hagel, Brennan, Benghazi, gun control legislation, EPA scandals, and the sequester are just not holding their attention.  What a perfect time to start an intra-movement war by jockeying for the official

Cui Bono?

In response to Concerned Law Enforcement Veteran Speaks His Mind: Ah yes, a gun toting homicidal maniac touting the virtues of gun control.  Reminds me of this guy, Jerome McCorry: rapist, convicted felon, and gun control rally enthusiast from Dayton, Ohio. 

DC tops list of nation's worst traffic

DC gridlock is not just a metaphor, according to a study by Texas A & M Transportation Institute. Rankings of the nation’s most congested cities vary slightly from year to year, and many of this year’s top 10 are repeat performers.

Time to get hip

In response to Lisa : Great points. It reminds me of some articles I read from the Red Mass Group and Ars Technica.  They analyzed how the GOP lost the tech game and it is for many of the same reasons we

Optimism

In response to Iowahawk: “Red tape, long lines, inconvenient office hours, and other logistical hassles probably won’t stop tomorrow’s super-genius from launching the next great billion-dollar company. But it’s a large and needless deterrent to the formation of the humble

Let them eat cake

In response to One hundred years of redistribution, control, and deception: Happy Birthday.  (image)