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Juan Cole is President of the Global Americana Institute

Monday, February 13, 2006

Hunting Accidents


Oooops.

posted by Juan Cole @ 2/13/2006 12:30:00 AM

9 Comments:

At 2:22 AM, Blogger DailyProse said...

Heh, you certainly seem to be getting creative with the "blogging."

 
At 5:36 AM, Blogger markfromireland said...

Oh so funny, and oh so true.

 
At 12:03 PM, Blogger jason said...

haven't you seen that commercial for babies playing nowadays?? oops is only for when you are a baby ;-)

 
At 12:06 PM, Blogger John Koch said...

A cartoon that disgraces hunting? Is nothing sacred?

Guns and hunting are pretty close to the American soul. Gun prowess and shooting incidents are part of the sacred lore. Be careful not to offend with images that blaspheme. An ARA fatwa is settled by votes, not riots or murder. But it is pretty close to decisive.

Cheney's "friendly fire" incident will probably bond the VP dearly in the hearts of Christian soldier and 2nd Amendment disciples. It puts him at one with the average Elmer. US troops in Iraq can seldom tell friend from foe. The foes make sure of it. Soldiers and Marines can't second guess. They may have to shoot without knowing what they might hit. Sometimes it is one of their own buddies. Now they know that Uncle Dick has faced the same unfortunate experience. He aimed for a covey of quail, but peppered a loyal Austin attorney with buckshot instead. This won't win Cheney a silver star, but every hunter and soldier will understand the event and get very touchy if liberals badger him about it.

Do any Mideast leaders boast an affinity for sports? Might hunting, whether by arms or falcons, rank pretty near the top (with soccer)?

Any serious contender for US public office must evince a love of several pastimes: one of the major three spectator sports, plus hunting, fishing, or NASCAR. Golf is mandatory, but not be a mania. Riding, sailing, or skiing are optional. Tennis is OK in moderation. Just don't appear too patrician. Only paraplegics are excused. Wind surfing did Kerry no good. Meanwhile, conservatives won't buy Hillary in buckskin and boots, lofting the carcass of an Iowa pheasant. Better if she dons a few furs or acquires renown for deep fried wild fowl recipes.

 
At 1:55 PM, Blogger Tom Powell said...

Gun Safety

Cheney's five deferments deprived him of basic training, so he made a stupid mistake that would land a raw recruit in the stockade. And what a lame "explanation"! It was the victim's fault!

T. Powell, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of History
360 412 0741
Olympia, WA

 
At 2:15 PM, Blogger ejh said...

I am reminded that Kurt Vonnegut wrote a novel entitled Deadeye Dick. I propose the establishment of a nickname.

 
At 5:05 PM, Blogger dancewater said...

I got a letter from Big Dick Cheney today asking me to go quail hunting with him. (written by a co-worker who knows I have poor vision and no experience shooting). Sure would be fun to go and see what happens....!!

There can be more than one OOPPS in a week, I think....

 
At 2:56 AM, Blogger Hurria said...

Why the hell are the American media making such a big issue of what amounts to a common garden variety hunting accident? Is this the worst thing Cheney has ever done? I hardly think so!!!!!

 
At 4:17 PM, Blogger InplainviewMonitor said...

No, it just can't go away...

Strategic shoplifting

No, this is not a satire - presidential advisor is charged with systematic shoplifting in the amount of $5K. The only reasonable explanation is that, like Hussein's family members, they simply believe they can do whatever they want. But don't hold your breath, I'd be really surprised if dems will take advantage of Allengate, they are too busy looking for WMD under their beds.

NICOLE GAOUETTE. Bush 'shocked' over Allen's arrest
President Bush expressed disappointment, sadness and shock Saturday over the arrest of his former domestic-policy adviser, Claude Allen, who resigned in February citing a need to spend more time with his family.
Allen, 45, was arrested Thursday in suburban Maryland for stealing from Target and other stores in an alleged scheme that lasted months and netted him more than $5,000 in goods that ranged from a Bose home-theater system to $2.50 trinkets, police said.
According to the Montgomery County police, the manager of a Target store saw Allen strolling the aisles on Jan. 2 with an empty Target bag in his shopping cart. The manager watched as Allen selected items, placed them in the Target bag, then went to guest services and presented a receipt to receive a refund for those items. After receiving the refund, he left the store without paying for other merchandise and was stopped by an employee. A subsequent investigation showed that Allen fraudulently had returned over $5,000 worth of goods at Target and local department stores over the past year.

 

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