Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Gun Control Movement’s Silent Ally: The Supreme Court


America’s regulations on gun purchases don’t make much sense no matter how you feel about the Second Amendment. By federal law, only people 21 and older can buy a handgun from a licensed dealer, but 18-year-olds can buy shotguns and … Continue reading

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Virtual Wall of Those Lost in the Vietnam War


This is really sobering. Click on the link and find the city you went to high school and look at the names. Click on the name and it will give details of the death. First click on a state. When … Continue reading

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The costs of camouflaging autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News


The costs of camouflaging autism | Spectrum | Autism Research News — Read on spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/costs-camouflaging-autism/amp/

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Chicago, airlines nearing $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O’Hare – Chicago Tribune


Emanuel administration, airlines nearing multi-billion dollar deal to dramatically expand O’Hare……………………. Chicago, airlines nearing $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O’Hare – Chicago Tribune — Read on http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-city-hall-story-20180223-story,amp.html

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“If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologize.”


On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay, who later became Muhammad Ali, won the world heavyweight title fight against champion Sonny Liston in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Thoughts on What Is Driving Gun Violence in Chicago


Here’s a follow-up about low bonds being set for gun offenders arrested in Chicago and Cook County. Of particular interest are the statistics quoted in the article that show how the bond amounts have dropped significantly while the amount of … Continue reading

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Gun Control Republicans Should Consider: GRVOs


This is common practice in the Illinois courts with regards to orders of protection in domestic violence situations. Gun Control Republicans Should Consider: GRVOs — Read on http://www.nationalreview.com/2018/02/gun-control-republicans-consider-grvo/amp/

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Manafort Left an Incriminating Paper Trail Because He Couldn’t Figure Out How to Convert PDFs to Word Files


So here’s the essence of what went wrong for Manafort and Gates, according to Mueller’s investigation: Manafort allegedly wanted to falsify his company’s income, but he couldn’t figure out how to edit the PDF. He therefore had Gates turn it … Continue reading

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Fla. shooting survivor: Cops don’t want to face down AR-15s


“The first priority on an active school shooting is to stop the killing. You don’t wait for the SWAT team, you don’t hide behind a car. If you’re armed, whether as a school resource officer or first patrol officer, you … Continue reading

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Bath Township School Bombing: Why Have We Forgotten It?


On May 18, 1927, a man blew up a Michigan school. It remains the deadliest attack on a school in U.S. history, but it is often forgotten. — Read on time.com/4492872/kehoe-attack-history/

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