From the Desk of John Rourke – December 18th, 2017

 

This past weekend has been super busy and as such posting this week will be limited.

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There have been a lot of stories going around about “UN troops” going to Chicago. Ladies and gentleman – this is a publicity stunt and the vast majority of the stories are set up as clickbait. Clickbait? Yes. Clickbait – if unfamiliar with the term – is generally an article with an unbelievable and attention-grabbing title. Often there is some tiny piece of truth behind it. This “Chicago Asking for UN To Help With Gun Violence” is a good example.

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The mass power outage in Atlanta is a good example of the chaos from just one area losing power. The domino effect on transportation will be felt everywhere. Remember – it’s not just affecting passengers trying to travel but commercial planes moving product such as the US Mail, UPS, and Fed Ex.

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Picked up an Anderson stripped AR lower on sale for $45.99. Great price. Now deciding what to build with it. Considering something different. Not really sure.

I’m not interested in 300 Blackout. Considering a 6.5 Grendel as a long range shooter. Likely I’ll stick with 5.56.

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Have a good week everyone. 7 days ’till Christmas!

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5 Comments

  1. Lightning says:

    Rourke- thanks for the reminder about how the massive power outage is affecting
    shipping etc. Lots of little kids ( and their parents are awaiting those packages from Santa !!!) I was imagining the chaos at that airport… Lightning

  2. SingleMom says:

    Because of work schedules and travel requirements, our household is celebrating the commercial aspect of Christmas this Wednesday. This is a new experience for us, and I’m going to have a house full of people starting tomorrow morning, with some staying until Friday. I’m not sure whether I’m excited or terrified!

  3. Brad M says:

    UN Troops going to Chicago is FAKE NEWS. It has to be since Chicago has some of the most restrictive gun laws right? When a criminal realizes that the people are unarmed then they will just put down their firearms. it is just human nature, right Sen. Feinstein? I mean after all if it against the law then a criminal would immediately change their name and do the right thing.

  4. Oren says:

    UN troops to Chicago. What a hoot. Those blue helmets would be prime trophies. Every gang banger in town would want one. That means a lot of UN troops wearing them would be walking into a free fire zone. Oh well. Welcome to Chicago.

  5. goingray58 says:

    Oh I believe a commissioner said it.. In that sense.. it may not be fake. But in no way does commissioner have that authority .. in that sense it should never have been reported.. much ado about nothing. and thud ClickBait. … It would take a national request and then I don’t think even presidential Ware Powers act gives the pres that authority.. More like.. Congress.. .waste of thought so far.
    FedEx and UPS have alternate landing sites..
    But that something that large can happen over something so small.. shows how a handful could make a real p[problem for a very large number of people.
    Indeed ATL is uphill and has water problems about 6-8 months of the year. Millions of people would have to stream out if it were long term and larger in scale.,, That would not be good.
    GG58

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