Odds ‘n Sods:

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy’s magazine ban bill (H.R. 308) is getting a fairly chilly reception in the House of Representatives. As of January 20th there were just 53 co-sponsors who are predictably nearly all Democrats. (Bills with “popular support” often get more than 200 co-sponsors.) Meanwhile, in America’s heartland the demand for full capacity magazines is greatly outstripping supply. (Just try to find a dealer with any Glock or Springfield XD magazines on the shelf!) The gun shows this weekend are going to be packed with buyers. Mrs. McCarthy will learn that “308” has a much different meaning to American gun owners: .308 is a caliber, and we are buying lots of it. Yes ,ma’am we are buying lots of ammunition, and lots of magazines. I predict that the end result of Rep. McCarthy’s efforts will be that her bill will never make it out of committee and she will be named Magazine Saleswoman of the Year. That would be sweet and fitting. Dulce et decorum est!

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Speaking of magazines, don’t miss Commander Zero’s recent comments. I concur! It is better to be a decade early than a day late! A pile of magazines is better than money in the bank–especially with mass inflation on the horizon. And keep in mind that you can’t shoot a burglar with a silver dollar. (Well, maybe with a Wrist Rocket…) Oh, and be sure to read Tam’s post over at her View From the Porch blog, where she nails NPR for soliciting a shill pseudo “pro gun” debate participant.

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The 21st Century: A New Golden Age for Pirates

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Siggy mentioned a natural hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS) fertilizer that is mined in Utah, sold under the trade name Azomite. OBTW, I’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating: Get your garden soil analyzed, folks. (Your State Agricultural extension office can put you in touch with a local soil lab.) Choosing the right fertilizers and adjusting the pH could mean the difference between garden soil that will keep your family nourished in The Crunch, or starvation!

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Some fitting tributes to the late Aaron Zelman have now been posted over at the JPFO web site. His legacy lives on, and he is greatly missed!