Bushmaster/Remington Faces Suit in Connecticut – in Federal Court.

January 31, 2015 flagunblog 2 Comments

A read, though not very interesting. More a work of fiction and tragedy. Here:

http://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/DocumentInquiry/DocumentInquiry.aspx?DocumentNo=8533854

The case record:

http://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/CaseDetail/PublicCaseDetail.aspx?DocketNo=FBTCV156048103S

Now, federal law says sellers have general immunity from lawsuits arising from criminal misuse of firearms. That law has withstood constitutional scrutiny time and time again. There are exceptions to the law. The Plaintiffs don’t fall under any of those exceptions. Of course, that will be for the Court to decide.

The Plaintiffs are going to argue “negligent entrustment” under the law, that they fall under any exception, and all that. The case should be dismissed. But all you need is a liberal federal judge to deny motions for dismissal, allowing the matter to proceed. Then it gets expensive. Really expensive. Even if you prevail.

I read that 11 of 13 on the Connecticut Federal Bench are Obama, Clinton, or Carter appointees. There are magistrates there, but I’m not sure this case will get punted to a magistrate.

One of the Plaintiff’s lawyers explains:

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/curtis-houck/2014/12/16/surprise-cbss-don-dahler-pushes-back-against-lawyer-bushmastersandy

Because on one hand, lots of things that should happen, don’t.

And on the other, it’s a familiar strategy: file the frivolous to bolster attention to the cause and cost your Defendant’s lots of attorney fees.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/01/mike-mcdaniel/gun-control-by-any-means-necessary/

preparedness, terrorism

2479 Bodies. Scattered All Over the Place. 9-11; Fighting to Live. As the Towers Died.

January 30, 2015 flagunblog 2 Comments

No, its not 9-11, the anniversary of the attacks on WTC in 2001. Of Course Not.

But you have to have a plan, in case your home or office is struck by attack, calamity, or crisis. Have a bug out kit at hand in your car. Better yet, in your office. Certainly at home. Keeping a level head and having some basic tools at hand could just save your life. Or not.

You can look online for suggestions for bug out kit. If you don’t have these sorts of material on-hand here or there, just do it. Yes, I am an Eagle Scout. Some can snerk at that, but the Boy Scout motto is simple and holds true. Be Prepared. Prepare. Think. Help others.

In our home, we have a bug out kit – that includes a fire-axe. Why? Well, we live her a hurricane area. I may not have to chop through the roof, but its good to know that I can.

At the office, I have a kit as well. Which includes several 5-gallon jerry cans. Why the latter? Well, If I can’t get gas where I live, but can closer to the coast, they are there. Sound extreme? Lets not forget Katrina, and the many days of calamity that followed that.

And when the “authority” tells you all is well, no need to evacuate, make your own assessment.

I have briefed my staff, in case of any threat, they need to get out first. Sound the alarm if you can. Meet at a predetermined point. Simple planning. Don’t wait, get out.

Do you have water and basic tools in a kit at your place of work? Do you and your co-workers have a plan if there is a fire, or gunman coming through the door? What about any basic medical emergency? First Aid Kit?

Just discussing contingencies and having a plan for you, the ones you care for, and your family makes the difference. If you plan on relying on others, and waiting for help – you’re gonna die.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXkfs8KjRSc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo1WZ9g1IJ4

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/26/nyregion/26WTC.html?pagewanted=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=85114404&v=Yo1WZ9g1IJ4&x-yt-ts=1422579428

http://www.slate.com/blogs/quora/2012/09/11/what_did_it_feel_like_to_be_inside_the_world_trade_center_at_the_time_of_the_9_11_attacks_.html

politics, preparedness

Reagan’s OMB head: Wealth inequality is a problem…

January 30, 2015 flagunblog Leave a comment

…But not for the reason you may think.. .

“We’ve had two huge bubbles that collapsed already in this century,” he said. “When this third bubble collapses—and surely it will—I believe that will be the day of reckoning. The credibility of all this central-bank-dominated, Wall-Street-coddling policy will be totally repudiated, and maybe then we can clean the slate and start over.”

miscellany, preparedness