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Of Pancakes and Pistolas
By Larry Laird
 
Pancakes and PistolasI accompanied my wife to her recent early morning Doctor's appointment and when it was over we decided to have breakfast at Perkin's Restaurant here in Marion, Ohio. Perkin's is one of our favorite places in town for breakfast. We were seated in a booth and proceeded to have a very nice breakfast. As we were finishing up we couldn't help but hear conversation from the booth behind us. One of the waitresses had stopped to chat with a couple that appeared to be in their late thirties or early forties.

They were talking about firearms. Specifically, about side arms, pistols. Just like the ones they had strapped on their hips at the moment. The patrons behind us that is, not the waitress. Only customers can pack at Perkin's. The help is not allowed - as yet!

This restaurant has obviously become a much more dangerous place. Yes, apparently so, even given the fact that the average age of the patrons assembled this weekday morning was likely something north of sixty.

I can't begin to tell you how silly these two turds looked when they finally sashayed out of there with that iron strapped on. Scary too for sure. We didn't look up. Shit, don't want to get plugged because of an inadvertent evil eye over a plate full of hotcakes!

I firmly believe that Perkin's Restaurant should have a sign posted at the door saying "NO GUNS ALLOWED". There's absolutely no reason for anyone to carry a loaded handgun into a family restaurant. If there are people THAT PARANOID they simply should stay home and barricade themselves in their houses.

When I get the chance, I plan to complain to the management of Perkin's personally.
 
 
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- Lewis Black, to creationists that believe Jesus rode a dinosaur
 
One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity nothing beats teamwork.
- Mark Twain
 
Capping a week in which he attempted to explain the "plan" he "thinks" God wants him to "articulate," Glenn Beck informed listeners of his radio show recently that "an individual" at the Vatican purportedly told him that we are entering a "period of great darkness" and that Beck himself was "wildly important" to the upcoming struggle.  Now, that is laughable.
 
 
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How You Can Spot A Republican..
 
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.”

The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.

“She rolled her eyes and said, “You must be an Obama Democrat.”

“I am,” replied the man. “How did you know?”

“Well,” answered the balloonist, “everything you told me is technically correct. But I have no idea what to do with your information, and I’m still lost. Frankly, you’ve not been much help to me.”

The man smiled and responded, “You must be a Republican.”

“I am,” replied the balloonist. “How did you know?”

“Well,” said the man, “you don’t know where you are or where you are going. You’ve risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You’re in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, now it’s my fault.”
 
 
 
 
A Match Made in Heaven
By Larry Laird
 
The CulpritsNew legislation introduced in the Ohio Statehouse recently would allow concealed-carry licensees to pack heat in restaurants and bars.

Senate Bill 239, introduced by Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, and Sen. Shannon Jones, R-Springboro, also would remove restrictions on how handguns can be carried in a vehicle. More
 
 
Dear Conservative Americans
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Ashamed 
 
The years have not been kind to you. I grew up in a profoundly Republican home so I can remember when you wore a very different face than the one we see now. You’ve lost me and you’ve lost most of America. Because I believe having responsible choices is important to democracy, I’d like to give you some advice and an invitation.

First, the invitation: Come back to us. More
 
 
Josh Daniels to Run Again
lairdslair endorses Ken Stiverson
By Larry Laird
 

Josh DanielsThe Marion Star recently reported that Marion County (Ohio) Commissioner Josh Daniels has filed for reelection.

If there is a God in Heaven SOMEONE in this town will run against him and spare the community another four years of Mr. Daniels.  Personally, I'd vote for nearly anyone else!  Anybody know if Francis the talking mule is available?

You may remember, this is the same guy that shot his wife and pretty much got away with it.  More on that story here.

but, there is hope....

As I reported earlier, there will be opposition to Mr. Josh Daniels. The Marion Star reported today (02/19/2010) that two Republicans will enter the May 4th primary to run off to oppose Mr. Josh in the general election. 

Former commissioner Republican Ken Frayer and and another Republican, newcomer Kenneth Stiverson have both filed to enter the primary.  lairdslair endorses Kenneth Stiverson. A copy of the Marion Star article can be found here

 
 
Glenn Beck Not Dead! 
 
Not Dead?Sadly, it's true. Television's evangelical constitutional reformist still walks amongst us. What a shame!  More
 
 
Happiness is a Warm Gun
By Larry Laird
 
I read the Columbus Dispatch daily and the other day there was a letter to the editor about guns, gun control, and the lack of public outrage about gun deaths in this country. More
 
 
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