Posts tagged as Guns
Freddie Gibbs And Madlib, "Thuggin'"
You know the part in Robocop when the drug deal gets intense and the thugs pull out rifles and pistols and Kurtwood Smith sort of laughingly says, "Guns! Guns! Guns!" That's how I feel sometimes watching rap videos, because the weaponry worship can get so ridiculous. (I should admit that my reaction to seeing a real gun in real life is always much less cavalier.) The new video from Freddie Gibbs and producer Madlib is a case in point. But it's also a good video. And Madlib's beat tingles like some kind sad angels' harp strings, and, man, Gibbs can really rap.
It's Working: Wisconsin's Recall to End all Recalls
Recall is the new Occupy. Today, seven states will see at least 26 separate recalls in 11 jurisdictions. And starting November 15th, a massive Wisconsin-wide petition drive will attempt to fulfill a promise from February to recall Governor Scott Walker. It's a massive undertaking, and there is reason to believe it will succeed, but also reasons it will fail. Once filed, the recall effort will have 60 days to— READ MORE
The Fable of Curry Todd
"Tennessee state Rep. Curry Todd, a lead sponsor of a law allowing handgun carry permit holders to bring guns into bars, has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and possession of a gun while under the influence." READ MORE
It Is Probably Not A Good Idea To Stick A Gun Down Your Pants
"Whenever you handle a firearm, whether you are a novice or experienced, always treat firearms as though they are loaded. If you are going to carry a handgun on your person, use a holster, not your waistband." READ MORE
We Love And Fear Guns
How are American states, the laboratories of democracy, currently handling the issue of firearms? Let's look at two of them. First up, California: READ MORE
South Dakota By The Hours
"South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed a law Tuesday requiring women to wait three days after meeting with a doctor to have an abortion, the longest waiting period in the nation." Should, however, you be in the market for a handgun, the wait is a more manageable two days.
One Thing That Will Turn You Off Guns is Knowing People Who Get Shot
When people know people who are killed by guns, they seem to be less likely to support legislation such as bills allowing concealed weapons on college campuses. (via)
Any Loser Can Buy a Gun in Arizona: The Video Proof
Did you want to pick up something with "stopping power" in a 9mm Glock? Get an Arizona state ID and you're gold—no background check, no recording of the sale, nothing. This Mike Bloomberg-sponsored investigation into "casual gun sellers" at trade shows in Arizona is actually really amazing—particularly when the gun sellers nod and smile while being notified the undercover buyer couldn't pass a background check. (Mike Bloomberg! Every time you want to start a mayoral recall campaign, he does something awesome.)
