Author Archives: Michael
A Poem
I am that dreadful, blighting thing, Like rat holes to the flood. Like rust that gnaws the faultless blade, Like microbes to the blood. I know no mercy and no truth, The young I blight, the old I slay. Regret … Continue reading
Posted in Military, Poetry
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Earthquake
A massive earthquake of 8.8/8.9, depending on the source, has struck Japan. To my knowledge, this is the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan, and among the largest world-wide in over 100 years. I’m sitting here on my couch, watching … Continue reading
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Obligatory @CharlieSheen Post
Charlie Sheen has experienced a sort of spiritual epiphany as of late. He is the topic of conversation everywhere you turn. Overnight, seemingly by some sort of warlock magic, he became the undisputed champion of Twitter and Ustream. Charlie Sheen … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, TV
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Happy New Year!
Did you know that 2011 is a prime number? Do you know what numerological significance this has for the upcoming 365 ¼ days? None. Numerology is bullshit. Happy New Year from all of us in the HackerHaus family!
Posted in HackerHaus, Japanese
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Review: Taurus PT1911 (Update)
At the end of October, I wrote a not-so-glowing review of my then-new Taurus PT1911. It is now two months later, and Taurus has finally gotten me the replacement extractor*. I had a gunsmith install it and inspect the pistol, … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms
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Iowa Shall Issue
According to information released by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa will officially become a “Shall Issue” state as of January 1, 2011. What this means is that County Sheriffs will no longer be allowed to arbitrarily deny any … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, California, Firearms, Freedom, Iowa
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Veterans Day
My brothers and sisters, words fail me. For those who understand, none are needed. For those who don’t, none are sufficient. Peace be with you all.
Posted in Freedom, Military, US
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Voted
Yesterday, the American voting public showed up to express themselves in record numbers. As a result, Election 2010 has turned out to be the largest Congressional upset since World War II, with results exceeding the auto-erotic expectations of even the … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, US, Vote
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Vote
President Obama wants voters to remember that “GOP policies failed to prevent the recession.” What he doesn’t seem to grasp is that We, The People, do remember. We remember that Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro Pelosi became Speaker-elect on November 16, 2006 … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, US, Vote
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