Odds ‘n Sods:

SurvivalBlog’s British-born Editor at Large Michael Z. Williamson sent this: British Navy was within 50 feet of Somali Pirates as they Kidnapped British Citizens. Mike’s comment: “Their poltroonery in letting the pirates do this may be related to the advice that no pirate should be taken on a British ship in case he might apply for political asylum. Words cannot express how far this is from the Nelsonian tradition.”

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Also sent in by Mike: No, they’re not kidding: UK proposal to ration carbon usage on an individual basis.

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Attention South Carolina Citizens: S.C. offering shoppers tax-free weekend on guns. “Second Amendment Weekend” begins just after Thanksgiving. Ya gotta love the South. Somehow, I can’t imagine New Jersey doing the same thing.

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I just heard that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has taken a cue from Nancy Pelosi. They may try a “Saturday night sneak ” vote tonight on ObamaCare! If this troubles you, then please take a few minutes to contact your US Senator, today!