Category Archives: Snark
How big a geek, you asked?
The complete collection of Babylon 5 and The Prisoner. On VHS. And I’m pretty sure I no longer own a working VCR.
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Illinois Politics – "I'm Shocked!"
It’s funny to hear all the other politicians in Illinois rush to distance themselves from Hot Rod. It’s reminds me of the scene in Casablanca where Captain Renault says, “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in … Continue reading
Auto Bailout Stalled: GOOD!
Larry Kudlow in the corner, says the “Little-Three” bailout is stalled due to lack of votes. Good. This isn’t about saving GM, Ford and Chrysler. This is about saving the UAW at the expense of the taxpayers. If we want … Continue reading
H-S Precision. Day 15?
The outrage, it’s still out there. It doesn’t look like it’s going away after all. You might want to rethink that non-apology before the customers you care about (Remington, MidwayUSA) drop you.
H-S Precision – Keeping up the Skeer
Well, HS Precision, your non-apology apology didn’t seem to help. And the story is spreading even more.
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PMAG from pdb
There it is: Believe it or not, I’ve never used a pmag before. I got turned off on plastic magazines because the ones for the M11 sucked. I had a bunch of steel mags made for it and never bought … Continue reading
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Quote of the day – On Government Stupidity
Megan McArdle in the Atlantic, on increasing trade restrictions: “That it is stupid, does not mean that the government will not do it. “ Which reminds me of one of my favorite quotes: “Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” … Continue reading
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HS Precision – Still Stonewalling
Despite the ongoing interest, HS Precision is staying mute on the Horiuchi endorsement PR disaster. I spent last night emailing all their customers. No responses except one from Cabela’s: Hello Alan, Thank you for your e-mail. Your comments and concerns … Continue reading
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Now they're just being stupid
A couple of weeks ago the CEOs of the three largest US auto makers flew into DC to beg for money. In private jets. There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth (including mine) over the PR debacle. Now they … Continue reading
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H-S Precision: The Silence is Deafening
Your little endorsement problem? It’s still not going away. UPDATE: Breda points out something missing from your trophy page.
