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Wars contributing to police dept. bullet shortages.

“Troops training for and fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are firing more than 1 billion bullets a year, contributing to ammunition shortages hitting police departments nationwide and preventing some officers from training with the weapons they carry on patrol. … And the shortages are resulting in prices as much as double what departments were paying just a year ago.”



239 Responses to “Wars contributing to police dept. bullet shortages.”

  1. Freddie Sirmans says:

    Just browsing the internet, your blog is very, very interesting.


  2. Egreggious says:

    I couldn’t afford the bullets on my resume.


  3. Dick E. Chain says:

    Damn. Its gonna cost me more to accidentally fire on a lawyer.

    /joking

    I read a week or so back that it took some 150,000 (@35 cents ea) rounds to take out each terrorist.


  4. slappy says:

    I guess they’re stuck using Tasers and vomit on-demand flashlights


  5. . says:

    There’s a Barney Fife joke in this somewhere


  6. shane says:

    Police are low income to Bushco and we all know Bushco couldn’t care less about people who aren’t rich. Remember Louisiana …


  7. AlarmismatTPisoutofcontrol says:

    This article–courtesy of professional dissemblers at the ultra-wacko Huffington Post and the ASSociated Press–is nothing but a leftarded plot and exercise to raise alarmism about the alleged costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and thereby drive down support. TP in its opposition to the war covered-up the most important part of this alarmist and misleading article. If one clicks on the link to the Huffington Post and actually READS this ASSociated Press story, there is a paragraph in the middle of the story which confesses that “None of the departments surveyed by the AP said they had pulled guns off the street, and many departments reported no problems buying ammunition.” This means, for all the mentally damaged progressives, that Huffington Post, TP and AP exaggerated the “crisis” by selectively interviewing a few police depts who blamed it on the wars. What’s shocking is that libs actually are expressing “concern” over police when normally, libs hate policemen!


  8. slappy says:

    a real problem for the Police…BUT yet…. an investment opportunity for a neocon (bullet manufacturers ^ )


  9. WaltTheMan says:

    Perhaps, the military can fall back to clubs and stones. Slight disadvantage when dealing with those lost AK47s, but you make do with the weapons you have, not the weapons that you wish you had.


  10. Egreggious says:

    What’s shocking is that libs actually are expressing “concern” over police when normally, libs hate policemen!

    Comment by AlarmismatTPisoutofcontrol — August 17, 2007 @ 10:19 pm

    We don’t need them to enforce that silly Constitution!


  11. Dick E. Chain says:

    What’s shocking is that libs actually are expressing “concern” over police when normally, libs hate policemen dislike unimaginative projectionist trolls somewhat.

    Still projecting your imagination on others Mr P? Think your a mind reader or something O’ amazing Kreskin?


  12. Dick E. Chain says:

    Iraq War stretches nation’s ammo supply. News – Ammunition shipments to local gun shops and police departments are being delayed for months because the Army …
    news.netscape.com/story/2007/05/20/iraq-war-stretches-nations-ammo-supply/


  13. shane says:

    libs hate policemen!

    Comment by AlarmismatTPisoutofcontrol — August 17, 2007 @ 10:19 pm

    Let’s see, most police belong too a union and most union members are … Democrats. Got you’re an idiot.


  14. Dick E. Chain says:

    We don’t need them to enforce that silly Constitution!
    Comment by Egreggious

    Nor that durn Posse Comitatus act!


  15. shane says:

    They’s probably rather those lefty police don’t have bullets, get it Mr. P. After all those pesky police have been trained to obey the law unlike members of Bushco who can’t be bothered with laws or rules or even common decency.


  16. shane says:

    Therefore most Democrats hate themselves!

    I knew it! Told ya, Zo!

    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:32 pm

    But we’re here communicating with other progressives and you’re here, why? Project much?


  17. Dick E. Chain says:

    Hey Mr P. you must be talking about them FOX mentally damaged Republicans that are exaggerating this crisis!!

    Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan Hit Home With Ammunition Shortage for Police … rounds a day as it supplies ammunition to 3000 police departments nationwide. …
    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293657,00.htm

    Bwahahaha.


  18. LIL SERF says:

    They can just give the cops one bullet each. They can keep it in their shirt pockets.

    :|

    It worked for Barney Fife.


  19. TripMaster Monkey says:

    You know the Blackwater mercenaries aren’t going to have any equipment supply problems…


  20. Dick E. Chain says:

    Therefore most Democrats hate themselves! -Liberator

    How in the heck do you confuse a political ideology with your insanity?

    Oh right, the left behind series of hate, urr, books.


  21. WaltTheMan says:

    Comment by Dick E. Chain — August 17, 2007 @ 10:28 pm

    The NRA will take care of this. When Congress reconveigns, a new law will be passed, requiring a 24 month cooloff period before the military is permited to aquire new ammonition.


  22. Dick E. Chain says:

    I was talking about liberalism and how it is self-destructive when pure.
    Comment by Liberator

    You mean like the market bailout [welfare] by the fed for those staunch pure conservatives?

    BWHAHAHAHA!!


  23. Zooey says:

    Just browsing the internet, your blog is very, very interesting.
    Comment by Freddie Sirmans — August 17, 2007 @ 10:11 pm

    How so, Freddie?


  24. Zooey says:

    Therefore most Democrats hate themselves!
    I knew it! Told ya, Zo!
    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:32 pm

    Did you pull that information out of your ass, or do you have some evidence that union members hate themselves?

    Let me guess — it’s the former.

    **yawn**


  25. Ronald McDumbsfeld says:

    Listen up police officers: You go on patrol with the bullets you don’t have, so that the Army can go to war with the ammo you used to have, or something,…. so if we fight them there, we don’t need bullets here.


  26. Dick E. Chain says:

    WASHINGTON — Top Commerce and Treasury Departments officials appeared with Republican candidates and doled out millions in federal money

    Whose the Liberal now Liberator? YOU!!!

    Bwhahaha.


  27. tyrone says:

    So when do we begin the scrap metal drive around the ‘hood’ for the war effort?


  28. LIL SERF says:

    Huh? Actually, I was talkin’ ’bout libtards.

    Comment by Masterbator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:50 pm

    Then you should’ve stayed in school.


  29. Dick E. Chain says:

    Let me guess — it’s the former. **yawn**
    Comment by Zooey

    Dem dere Piglicans libe n ahh altwiternate unibourse


  30. Zooey says:

    I didn’t say, shane did.
    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:51 pm

    It’s clearly over YOUR name, dingleberry.


  31. LIL SERF says:

    No. It’s still the libs.

    Comment by Masterbator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:52 pm

    Maybe you should hire a translator.


  32. Dick E. Chain says:

    No. It’s still the libs. Comment by Liberator

    Really. How is the GOP welfare state of Iraq going for ya?


  33. gummitch says:

    School’s out for a few weeks, doofus.

    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:53 pm

    You’ve been “out of school” all summer, Ms Pee. Either that, or the school insists on shoving your lesson plans through the letter slot at your mom’s rather than allow you on campus.

    In school. Out of school. It makes no difference. You still haven’t had an original thought yet.

    Please, please, your mom begs you to take the Depakote.


  34. LIL SERF says:

    YOU HAVE ALL BEEN LIBERATED!!!
    [at least for the time being]

    Comment by Libertyhater — August 17, 2007 @ 10:58 pm

    Yea, from the Constitution.


  35. Zooey says:

    I took shane’s argument to it’s logical conclusion, berrydingle.
    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:56 pm

    And failed miserably. Typical.


  36. Dick E. Chain says:

    School’s out for a few weeks, doofus.
    Comment by Liberator

    Well that explains alot. You been watching the idiot box and listening to the idiot bobble heads on FECKS SNOOZE the last few weeks. Eh?

    Dandy!
    Comment by Liberator

    So you live at home and don’t work and are supported by mom and dad. Your a moocher. A tax write off. A kid with no life experience but knows everything.

    Dandy!

    So much for debating with Liberator. Just a Kid.


  37. Doc Rock says:

    Not to mention the 4000 rounds a minute for the Pres-Protection SUV training runs.


  38. Wayne says:

    I took shane’s argument to it’s logical conclusion, berrydingle.
    Comment by Liberator

    You. Logical??
    Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


  39. Retrogrouch says:

    Bring it, Libatard! I’ll be your huckleberry. Name your issue!


  40. Zooey says:

    So much for debating with Liberator. Just a Kid.
    Comment by Dick E. Chain — August 17, 2007 @ 11:02 pm

    We have a couple kids who post here, but they’re smart.

    Liberator/Mr Pee is just a bloodthirsty piss-soaked troll. Don’t bother.


  41. LIL SERF says:

    Liberator/Mr Pee is just a bloodthirsty piss-soaked troll.

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:07 pm

    Or a pissthirsty blood-soaked troll.


  42. Retrogrouch says:

    No, really.C’mon! Scrambled eggs at the Marriott (mormon) dining hall can wait ’til tommorrow.


  43. Zooey says:

    Or a pissthirsty blood-soaked troll.
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:08 pm

    Also applicable. :D


  44. LIL SERF says:

    Name your issue!

    Comment by Retroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:06 pm

    Sure.

    Lets start with your mom.

    I said she’s a cheap whore but Dick said she overpriced.

    Whats your take on it?


  45. Frank J says:

    A laughable thread, huffington post? LOL..Weekly World News offline, Keith Olbermann in the bath tub?


  46. Retrogrouch says:

    My take is the same as before. Wanna talk? Bring it. As for my mom, she’ long gone. Try again, dumda$$. we’re waiting.


  47. LIL SERF says:

    Scrambled eggs at the Marriott (mormon) dining hall can wait ’til tommorrow.

    Comment by Metroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:08 pm

    Wow.

    Scrambled eggs at the Marriott.

    :|

    Them’s eats.


  48. LIL SERF says:

    Or are the scrambled eggs a metaphor for Romney’s brain?


  49. barfly says:

    “I said she’s a cheap whore but Dick said she overpriced.

    Whats your take on it?”

    Comment by LIL SERF

    You missed coupon Thursday.

    Don’t forget; she validates parking…


  50. Retrogrouch says:

    Still nothing, Serf. Something to add?


  51. Wayne says:

    Or are the scrambled eggs a metaphor for Romney’s brain?
    Comment by LIL SERF

    I’m shocked!
    Romney has a brain?


  52. LIL SERF says:

    I’m shocked!
    Romney has a brain?

    Comment by Wayne — August 17, 2007 @ 11:14 pm

    I think its a lease.


  53. LIL SERF says:

    Of course, he probably shouldn’t have gone for the economy model.


  54. Retrogrouch says:

    Where you at, Serf?


  55. barfly says:

    Romney has a brain?

    Comment by Wayne

    Not a requirement for trust fund babies, Wayne.

    Or republican candidates for prez.


  56. Retrogrouch says:

    I’ll be your huckleberry.


  57. Egreggious says:

    I think its a lease.

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:15 pm

    No penalty if he returns it unused.


  58. LIL SERF says:

    Where you at, Serf?

    Comment by Retroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:16 pm

    At your moms house for the moment.

    Why?


  59. Retrogrouch says:

    No direct response yet. Where’s my indentured servant?


  60. LIL SERF says:

    No penalty if he returns it unused.

    Comment by Egreggious — August 17, 2007 @ 11:16 pm

    Well that shouldn’t be a problem.


  61. Retrogrouch says:

    Hope you can do better than mom jokes, BOCES.


  62. Zooey says:

    Is this what we’re doing tonight?

    Your mama insults?


  63. Retrogrouch says:

    Apparently. Kill ‘em every time if he wants to play.


  64. LIL SERF says:

    Hope you can do better than mom jokes, BOCES.

    Comment by Retroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:20 pm

    I’ll do my best.

    Tell me about your paw.


  65. Zooey says:

    Sorry, I’m not interested.


  66. LIL SERF says:

    And while you’re at it, please elaborate on the “BOCES”.

    Was that a typo, brainfart or was there a meaning there?


  67. LIL SERF says:

    Is this what we’re doing tonight?

    Your mama insults?

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:21 pm

    We call those “primers” Zooey.


  68. Retrogrouch says:

    It’s got pads and claws. What’s your point, Ed?


  69. Dick E. Chain says:

    groups.msn.com/MSNTEENSCHAT
    Have Fun Mr P.

    Tah Tah


  70. LIL SERF says:

    Just playing to the field.


  71. Retrogrouch says:

    Bring the primer, Ed. See what it gets you. You_cannot_win


  72. shane says:

    I didn’t say, shane did.

    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:51 pm

    No … I didn’t. That’s the problem with homeschooling, when your mother has a reading disorder you’re f*cked.


  73. Retrogrouch says:

    Does anyone care to engage me directly or would you prefer your cut and run troll bs?


  74. shane says:

    I took shane’s argument to it’s logical conclusion, berrydingle.

    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 10:56 pm

    If you think that was logical, you better double up on those anti-psychotics.


  75. LIL SERF says:

    Does anyone care to engage me directly

    Comment by Retroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:27 pm

    Well, I can’t speak for the others but I don’t swing that way.

    :|

    You might try giving Ken Melhman a call.


  76. Somefool says:

    True, the price of 5.56 rifle ammo has gone thru the roof — if you can find it.

    http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=16&t=318515


  77. LIL SERF says:

    Also I hear Ted Haggard is looking.


  78. Retrogrouch says:

    They’re yours, right dumbass?


  79. LIL SERF says:

    I’d recommend Mark Foley but you’re probably too old for him.


  80. shane says:

    Only libs take that.

    okay, now you are liberated.

    Comment by Liberator — August 17, 2007 @ 11:00 pm

    That’s right, because libs can be bipolar. But you Repukes are psychotic. Go take your thorazine, twice.


  81. Retrogrouch says:

    Ahh, homophobia. the bastion of the righty-white-ies. Enjoy your fear.


  82. shane says:

    Tell me about your paw.

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:23 pm

    That was his paw. He’s the one in the dress. Rudy’s his idol.


  83. Zooey says:

    Retrogrouch and Lil Serf are on the same side, but are still trading insults.

    Weirdos.


  84. shane says:

    It’s got pads and claws. What’s your point, Ed?

    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:25 pm

    Retrosludge, I believe the point was, what’s your point? Yeesh.


  85. Retrogrouch says:

    Wrong, Zooey. I’m with you. Check your history. Really. not quite sure what led you to believe otherwise.


  86. LIL SERF says:

    Ahh, homophobia. the bastion of the righty-white-ies.

    Comment by Retroroach — August 17, 2007 @ 11:32 pm

    I’m not afraid of you, I just said I don’t swing that way.

    I’m sure someday you’ll make someone a fine little wife.


  87. Zooey says:

    Wrong, Zooey. I’m with you. Check your history. Really. not quite sure what led you to believe otherwise.
    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:37 pm

    I’m telling you Lil Serf is one of us. Jeebus…


  88. LIL SERF says:

    Retrosludge, I believe the point was, what’s your point? Yeesh.

    Comment by shane — August 17, 2007 @ 11:37 pm

    I’m still trying to figure that one.

    Kinda loses its punch if no one gets it, huh?


  89. shane says:

    Retrogrouch and Lil Serf are on the same side, but are still trading insults.

    Weirdos.

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:36 pm

    I thought Retro was the neocon. Didn’t he just switch side?


  90. Retrogrouch says:

    If you really think that, I’ll be gone forever. I slay trolls for entertainment. I worked for Wellstone and Dayton. Lefter than thou. How do I prove it to you?


  91. Somefool says:

    Retrogrouch, LIL SERF

    stfu


  92. LIL SERF says:

    I’m telling you Lil Serf is one of us. Jeebus…

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:39 pm

    Well I’m certainly on your side.

    Of course, he’s right. There is a bit of the righty-whitey in me.

    :|

    Which explains the asinine quality.


  93. Retrogrouch says:

    Dear Dumbass Somefool –

    You are so far gone if you think we’e the same person. There is no hel for you. TP knows this.


  94. Zooey says:

    If you really think that, I’ll be gone forever. I slay trolls for entertainment. I worked for Wellstone and Dayton. Lefter than thou. How do I prove it to you?
    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:39 pm

    You don’t need to prove anything to me, I know who you are. I know who Lil Serf is as well.

    Y’all are on the same side, and neither of you has a clue.


  95. shane says:

    Bring it, Libatard! I’ll be your huckleberry. Name your issue!

    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:06 pm

    Where you at, Serf?

    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:16 pm

    These two led me to believe that R was the troll. Sorry.


  96. Zooey says:

    You are so far gone if you think we’e the same person. There is no hel for you. TP knows this.
    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:42 pm

    Somefool is telling you BOTH to shut up.

    What’s wrong with you guys? Not enough trolls?


  97. Chris Rock says:

    Way to cut down on shootings is to make bullets about $1000 each. A brother’ll think twice bout shooting someone if they cost $1000 each!


  98. Zooey says:

    These two led me to believe that R was the troll. Sorry.
    Comment by shane — August 17, 2007 @ 11:44 pm

    I think Retrogrouch was calling “Liberator” and “Libatard.”


  99. LIL SERF says:

    You know what they say Zooey. You can take the repug out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the repug…


  100. shane says:

    Y’all are on the same side, and neither of you has a clue.

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:43 pm

    Y’all? What the hell …


  101. Zooey says:

    Y’all? What the hell …
    Comment by shane — August 17, 2007 @ 11:46 pm

    It’s me, shane. :)


  102. LIL SERF says:

    Zooey and Shane.

    Come on guys, you know who I am. I’m just “in-cog-neato”.


  103. LIL SERF says:

    A worf by any other name, is still a worf.


  104. shane says:

    It’s me, shane. :)

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:48 pm

    Oh I know, I just figured you must be dating a cowboy.


  105. LIL SERF says:

    :0

    oops….

    Did I say that outloud?


  106. retrogrouch says:

    Zooey – I’ve been on these boards for months. I’m not a troll. I eat them for fourth meal. What the hell do you think I am? If I’m the enemy, you’ve got a long and tormented life in front of you. Focus on the real threat. Calling me out enables a win for liberator. Grow up. I’m on you side.


  107. LIL SERF says:

    Some call me bart.


  108. Chris Rock says:

    Breaking news: At an Orlando, Florida “sneakers for guns” exchange, someone turned in a missile launcher.


  109. shane says:

    A worf by any other name, is still a worf.

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:49 pm

    And you have been on fire this evening … which is why I was confused by Retrogrouch. Sorry guys.


  110. VerbalKint says:

    Same troll, day after day. Mom’s calling you, son. Better hustle up those stairs to see what she wants. You know how bad it is when she makes you sleep in the garden shed.


  111. shane says:

    At an Orlando, Florida “sneakers for guns” exchange, someone turned in a missile launcher.

    Comment by Chris Rock — August 17, 2007 @ 11:51 pm

    I wonder what the “bullets” for that thing cost.


  112. LIL SERF says:

    Bring it, Libatard! I’ll be your huckleberry. Name your issue!

    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:06 pm

    Ok Retro. If you’re saying you’re a prog or a liberal, or are on their side, then can you explain why you’re calling someone a Libtard?

    Or was that a quote from someone that you forgot to reference and seperate from your own portion of the comment?


  113. Zooey says:

    A worf by any other name, is still a worf.
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:49 pm

    I know that! Tell it to Retrogrouch.


  114. shane says:

    Geez, I posted to Chris Rock about the N effing R A showing up and it went missing. The point was like with drugs the money is in the comeback. That’s why there’ll always be bullets available.


  115. LIL SERF says:

    Anyway if I you’re on the side of the GOOD, then sorry for the friendly fire.


  116. Zooey says:

    Zooey – I’ve been on these boards for months. I’m not a troll. I eat them for fourth meal. What the hell do you think I am? If I’m the enemy, you’ve got a long and tormented life in front of you. Focus on the real threat. Calling me out enables a win for liberator. Grow up. I’m on you side.
    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:50 pm

    Didn’t I just say I know who you are? Didn’t I just say you and Lil Serf are on the same side?

    Don’t call me out, buddy. Tell it to Lil Serf.


  117. LIL SERF says:

    I know that!

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:54 pm

    You knew it was me? Was I that obvious?


  118. retrogrouch says:

    Just lost a poster, thanks to Zooey. Really. I cannot believe that you thought that I was a troll. I’m connected with the progressive party in NY, and when they ask me about you I will qualify you as paranoid loonies. Good grief. I was on your side. Get some registration conrol!


  119. Zooey says:

    You knew it was me? Was I that obvious?
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:56 pm

    God, yes. :D


  120. LIL SERF says:

    Just lost a poster, thanks to Zooey.

    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

    Zooey didn’t say anything to you. I did. And my comments were generated by your use of the word “LIBTARD”.

    The use of which you’ve yet to explain.


  121. retrogrouch says:

    Zooey –

    I work in a bike shop. C’mon in for your helmet fitting. Good God, I’m so far left you can’t see right. WTFU?


  122. shane says:

    Just lost a poster, thanks to Zooey. Really. I cannot believe that you thought that I was a troll. I’m connected with the progressive party in NY, and when they ask me about you I will qualify you as paranoid loonies. Good grief. I was on your side. Get some registration conrol!

    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

    We all apologized in a manner of speaking. Many of us were confused by your original posts here this evening. And I believe you went after LIL SERF first a threw us all off. But you gotta do what you gotta do.


  123. LIL SERF says:

    I cannot believe that you thought that I was a troll.

    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

    How could anyone tell?

    You advocated no position on any issue or topic that I am aware of, and used the word LIBTARD.

    Like I said, if you ARE one of the GOOD guys, then sorry for the friendly fire.

    Suck it up.


  124. LIL SERF says:

    God, yes. :D

    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:59 pm

    So much for my disguise.


  125. Zooey says:

    Good grief. I was on your side. Get some registration conrol!
    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

    Oh for f*ck’s sake.

    READ CAREFULLY — I KNOW YOU’RE ONE OF US. THAT’S WHAT I’VE BEEN TELLING LIL SERF.

    IF YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING TO YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THEN GO. GOOD RIDDANCE.


  126. Egreggious says:

    Everybody take a time out.


  127. shane says:

    IF YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING TO YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THEN GO. GOOD RIDDANCE.

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 12:01 am

    I guess the next step is to draw a diagram … awe nevermind.


  128. LIL SERF says:

    I’m connected with the progressive party in NY,

    Comment by retrogrouch — August 17, 2007 @ 11:57 pm

    Ahh, that explains the BOCES reference.


  129. Wayne says:

    At an Orlando, Florida “sneakers for guns” exchange, someone turned in a missile launcher.
    Comment by Chris Rock

    Damn.


  130. shane says:

    Ahh, that explains the BOCES reference.

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 12:03 am

    It does? Help me out here?


  131. Zooey says:

    Everybody take a time out.
    Comment by Egreggious — August 18, 2007 @ 12:02 am

    Egg, if you have read the above idiocy, did you have any problem understanding what I was saying?


  132. Egreggious says:

    At an Orlando, Florida “sneakers for guns” exchange, someone turned in a missile launcher.

    Comment by Chris Rock

    What kind of sneakers did they get?


  133. LIL SERF says:

    It does? Help me out here?

    Comment by shane — August 18, 2007 @ 12:04 am

    Board of Education Services, Orange County, New York.


  134. LIL SERF says:

    Excuse me. Board of Cooperative Education Services, Orange County New York.

    (Where I lived as a lil goober)


  135. Egreggious says:

    Egg, if you have read the above idiocy, did you have any problem understanding what I was saying?

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 12:04 am

    I have to admit, I too assumed retrogrouch was probably a troll for his/her use of the term “Libetard” (although it occurred to me that this was simply a reference to Mr. P’s latest moniker).

    It wasn’t until Z’s comment that I realized I had made an ass out of u and me.

    But it’s all sorted out now and we’re all friends again. Yes?


  136. shane says:

    Zooey, with all the hullabaloo (oy), you forgot to address the cowboy boyfriend issue.


  137. LIL SERF says:

    Actually guys, I am not convinced we’re not being bamboozled by mr Boces from Upstate.

    He has yet to advocate a position on anything, he started off calling someone a LIBTARD, he’s yet to acknowledge the 300 apologies offered to him, and he’s yet to explain his use of the word, LIBTARD.

    I’d say the jury’s still out on this one, unless someone here knows him.


  138. shane says:

    Well if Retrogrouch is going to run off permanently because of this little misunderstanding, he’s going to seem like a sensitivity troll.


  139. Zooey says:

    Zooey, with all the hullabaloo (oy), you forgot to address the cowboy boyfriend issue.
    Comment by shane — August 18, 2007 @ 12:09 am

    I didn’t forget. :)

    I did get reacquainted with a very nice investment dude today. He almost fainted when I said I’m getting out of the market. And he was kind enough to be unable to believe how old Zoo Sr is. :D


  140. Wayne says:

    Egg, if you have read the above idiocy, did you have any problem understanding what I was saying?
    Comment by Zooey

    I was sitting back and reading, lmao.


  141. Zooey says:

    Well if Retrogrouch is going to run off permanently because of this little misunderstanding, he’s going to seem like a sensitivity troll.
    Comment by shane — August 18, 2007 @ 12:11 am

    Kind of a grouch, huh? :D

    He must not have been reading the comments all that closely.


  142. Zooey says:

    I was sitting back and reading, lmao.
    Comment by Wayne — August 18, 2007 @ 12:15 am

    Thanks for your support, Wayne. :P


  143. Zooey says:

    I’d say the jury’s still out on this one, unless someone here knows him.
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 12:10 am

    I’ve seen him on here for at least a couple months. At first I thought his name had been hijacked, and then I realized there was a misunderstanding.

    Then all I had to do was convince you hardheads.


  144. Chris Rock says:

    size 3 Reeboks for his kid


  145. katy says:

    I’m telling you Lil Serf is one of us. Jeebus…
    Comment by Zooey — August 17, 2007 @ 11:39 pm

    that was funny…
    i wondered how long before that got settled…

    g’nite all…


  146. Zooey says:

    Goodnight, katy. :)


  147. Wayne says:

    Thanks for your support, Wayne. :P

    Comment by Zooey

    Sorry, was distracted by something shiny.

    That’s my story and I’m sticking with it, yeah…

    =D


  148. Retrogrouch says:

    Holy S(*& – as a loyal poster on this site I cannot beleive that I have b
    een turned upon. Grow up and take a 300 level class – I’m with you for chrissakes. G’night.


  149. Zooey says:

    Holy S(*& – as a loyal poster on this site I cannot beleive that I have b
    een turned upon. Grow up and take a 300 level class – I’m with you for chrissakes. G’night.
    Comment by Retrogrouch — August 18, 2007 @ 12:26 am

    You STILL don’t get it? Jesus Herbert Christ!!

    Get some rest and read this again tomorrow. I don’t know how many ways we can tell you that we know you’re one of us.


  150. Zooey says:

    Maybe Retrogrouch’s name was hijacked. Is he usually this dense?


  151. Wayne says:

    Thanks for your support, Wayne. :P

    Sorry, I was distracted by something shiny.

    The magic sparkle box. LOL
    Some friends over watching a DVD, “Descent”.


  152. Zooey says:

    Sorry, was distracted by something shiny.
    That’s my story and I’m sticking with it, yeah…
    =D
    Comment by Wayne — August 18, 2007 @ 12:25 am

    It’s as good as any excuse in Bizarro World. :D


  153. katy says:

    You knew it was me? Was I that obvious?
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 17, 2007 @ 11:56 pm

    another funny… i gotta quit this!

    lil serf, it’s all that LOVE – it just shines through!
    don’t ever leave for good…

    i’m gone now…
    .


  154. Wayne says:

    sorry about the double post, thought the first one was eaten by the screwy filter


  155. katy says:

    ok… gotta weigh in on this…

    when i read “libatard” the hackles went up, then i read “retrogrouch”,
    and wondered, “huh? i though he was a friendly”…
    and then it got interesting… ha!

    so, retrogroudh – how did you get THAT name?!
    :-)
    that’s all…


  156. Wayne says:

    You knew it was me? Was I that obvious?
    Comment by LIL SERF

    I debug quite a bit of code at times in my job.
    Few years of that, you pretty well know who wrote what.
    Patterns, style of the writing.

    =)


  157. Zooey says:

    Comment by Wayne — August 18, 2007 @ 12:39 am

    Yup, it’s the patterns that give us away. Lil Serf has one glaring habit, but I won’t give it away here. :)


  158. Empire Burlesque says:

    Lil Serf has one glaring habit, but I won’t give it away here. :)

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 12:42 am

    What about me… I didn’t seem to fool anybody.


  159. Martha Stewart says:

    I have no idea who anybody is anymore.

    I need to hang out more.


  160. Empire Burlesque says:

    Comment by Martha Stewart — August 18, 2007 @ 12:46 am

    Things got kind of strange here last weekend. Seems like we’re kind of starting to sort things out.


  161. Zooey says:

    What about me… I didn’t seem to fool anybody.
    Comment by Empire Burlesque — August 18, 2007 @ 12:44 am

    Especially you!


  162. Zooey says:

    I need to hang out more.
    Comment by Martha Stewart — August 18, 2007 @ 12:46 am

    I agree. We need some class around here. :)


  163. Empire Burlesque says:

    Especially you!

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 12:53 am

    Well, sure, once I start handing out slices of cheese, it’s easy to figure out, but you said you suspected as much before that. What was it?

    I have to say, I’m little surprised at how well personalities come across, name changes be damned.


  164. Zooey says:

    Ch’all don’ even know who I am during the day!
    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 12:57 am

    You’re not fooling anyone here.


  165. Empire Burlesque says:

    Ch’all don’ even know who I am during the day!

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 12:57 am

    Probably more honest to say, no one cares.


  166. Zooey says:

    Well, sure, once I start handing out slices of cheese, it’s easy to figure out, but you said you suspected as much before that. What was it?

    I have to say, I’m little surprised at how well personalities come across, name changes be damned.
    Comment by Empire Burlesque — August 18, 2007 @ 12:57 am

    If I tell you, you’ll stop doing it. :)


  167. Egreggious says:

    Fine. Who was I during the day today?

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:00 am

    Ringo’s poolboy.


  168. Zooey says:

    Probably more honest to say, no one cares.
    Comment by Empire Burlesque — August 18, 2007 @ 1:00 am

    Yes, that is more accurate. :)


  169. Empire Burlesque says:

    If I tell you, you’ll stop doing it. :)

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 1:00 am

    There are certain things I have noticed… idiosyncratic ways of saying things… pet slang… key words or phrases.


  170. Empire Burlesque says:

    Ringo’s poolboy.

    Comment by Egreggious — August 18, 2007 @ 1:02 am

    We have a winner!!!


  171. LIL SERF says:

    Lil Serf has one glaring habit, but I won’t give it away here. :)

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 12:42 am

    Just one?


  172. Empire Burlesque says:

    Ouchy ouch ouch!!! Look out, Egg… he’s rolling out the big guns now.


  173. Empire Burlesque says:

    Just one?

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:06 am

    What was that wonderful saying from Oscar Wilde???

    “He hadn’t a single redeeming vice”???


  174. Egreggious says:

    I can think of two things that give Lil Serf away, now that I know it’s true ID.


  175. LIL SERF says:

    Is it my dockstrike like wit?

    My trailerpark tenacity?

    Perhaps it my oddly obnoxious Iambic pentameter?


  176. ronjazz says:

    Wrong.

    But you sir, are “Typical Defeatist Democrat,” and “Dittoheads Suck.”

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:03 a

    Are you all proud now, even though you’re most likely dead wrong? there’s no explaining the rightards pride in their ignorance and stupidity.


  177. Egreggious says:

    Iambic pentameter?

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:08 am

    Ah! The two words that run off all the trolls.


  178. Zooey says:

    Just one?
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:06 am

    Well, more than one, but one big one. :D


  179. LIL SERF says:

    LIL SERF = MARIO = DISTURBIA

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:09 am

    Wrong. Who asked you anyway?


  180. Empire Burlesque says:

    Ch’all have no clue who I was during the day!

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:12 am

    Well, seeing as I was working all day, let’s give ya a nice big Duh for that observation!


  181. LIL SERF says:

    I’m sure Zooey’s aware that I go out of my way to remain the same.

    The name changes are just to skirt the tp filters, which seem to have taken an inordinate disliking to me.

    :\

    Can’t imagine why.


  182. Egreggious says:

    You and TRoS are the dumbest libtrolls, you give yourselves away in a matter of minutes.

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:15 am

    Do I not qualify as a libtroll?


  183. gummitch says:

    #

    I’d really be impressed if one of you libs figured out my daytime handle!

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:16 am

    No one cares, idiot.


  184. Wayne says:

    Ha! You and TRoS are the dumbest libtrolls, you give yourselves away in a matter of minutes.
    Comment by Liberator

    And you give yourself away every time you post.
    Your special brand of stupid is a dead giveaway, every time.


  185. LIL SERF says:

    you give yourselves away in a matter of minutes.

    Comment by Biberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:15 am

    I know. That would be why I said;

    I’m sure Zooey’s aware that I go out of my way to remain the same.

    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:14 am

    :|

    Which makes you one dumb bredtroll.


  186. LIL SERF says:

    I’d really be impressed if one of you libs figured out my daytime handle!

    Comment by gLiberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:16 am

    For that to occur one of us would actually have to give a crap enough to pay attention to all your posts.


  187. LIL SERF says:

  188. Zooey says:

    Can’t imagine why.
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:14 am

    The filters hate you! And they hate me trying to respond to you. I haven’t been able to direct a comment to you for a week.


  189. Jackie says:

    Ask the Iraqis for some remember General Petraeus gave out over 190,000. Bush as US money to burn he can buy some back from the guys that stole them. What else will this county run out of since everything goes to Iraq.


  190. Zooey says:

    I’d really be impressed if one of you libs figured out my daytime handle!
    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:16 am

    Are we trying to impress this troll?


  191. LIL SERF says:

    The filters hate you! And they hate me trying to respond to you. I haven’t been able to direct a comment to you for a week.

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 1:21 am

    Really? They must despise me.

    Hope it wasn’t everything I said…


  192. LIL SERF says:

    Are we trying to impress this troll?

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 1:22 am

    Yea, with a ballpeen hammer.


  193. gummitch says:

    Comment by Wayne — August 18, 2007 @ 1:19 am

    Dude, shouldn’t you be getting a lot of rest, so you’re all set for your huge bout with the troll tomorrow? I know he’s going to show up (ha ha!!!) and put an “arm bar” on you if you’re not in peak condition.

    Arggggh!

    Actually, I’ve got 30 cents on him not to even show up, so wtf, go have a beer.


  194. Wayne says:

    Are we trying to impress this troll?

    Comment by Zooey

    **{SNORT}***
    Bwahahahahaha

    Now that is funny.


  195. LIL SERF says:

    Damn, Frank J is stompin’ y’all libs on the SCGW thread, above!!!

    Comment by criberbator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:25 am

    Which is a pretty good trick considering we’re in here.


  196. gummitch says:

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:22 am

    Mr Pee, here’s the real difference between troll assh*les and progressives.

    For us, this isn’t some stupid childish game. This is, always, a passionate concern for the state of the republic.

    Either grow up or get the f*ck out of the way.


  197. JPark says:

    Frank J. couldn’t stomp a stoned fly, criber. He, like you, is totally free of intelligence.


  198. LIL SERF says:

    Or what?

    Comment by Fiberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:28 am

    Or we’ll braid your tits.


  199. JPark says:

    Ooo, tough guy, Liberator? Join up, “Liberator”


  200. Wayne says:

    I know he’s going to show up (ha ha!!!) and put an “arm bar” on you if you’re not in peak condition.
    Arggggh!
    Actually, I’ve got 30 cents on him not to even show up, so wtf, go have a beer.
    Comment by gummitch

    LOL

    I will be there working out by noon.
    I don’t expect mongrel.


  201. JPark says:

    Oh, you won’t do that, will you? You are doing Karl Rove a service!!!


  202. Wayne says:

    I know he’s going to show up (ha ha!!!) and put an “arm bar” on you if you’re not in peak condition. — gummitch

    Every strike can be a block and every block a strike. =)


  203. LIL SERF says:

    I know he’s going to show up (ha ha!!!) and put an “arm bar” on you

    Comment by gummitch — August 18, 2007 @ 1:24 am

    I don’t think Wayne swings that way either.


  204. JPark says:

    Liberator, but you are not liberal.


  205. Zooey says:

    Really? They must despise me.
    Hope it wasn’t everything I said…
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:23 am

    Every time I tried, I was “nulled” out and couldn’t post for a while. I felt like I was in time out!


  206. LIL SERF says:

    wow.

    Comment by Fiberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:34 am

    The word you’re looking for is “ow”.


  207. Katie says:

    Big Brother predicted these shortages, you know.


  208. LIL SERF says:

    Every time I tried, I was “nulled” out and couldn’t post for a while. I felt like I was in time out!

    Comment by Zooey — August 18, 2007 @ 1:36 am

    They were pretty mad at me for a while there. I was trying to post my theories on the warrantless wiretapping program, and they went nuts on the nuke button. I made a few untimely comments to the censor, and bada boom bada bing I was in the blog brig.

    :|

    I’m trying to watch my step now.


  209. Zooey says:

    I know, LibTeenie inspired me.
    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:38 am

    Let me guess — the troll mentoring program?


  210. Zooey says:

    I’m trying to watch my step now.
    Comment by LIL SERF — August 18, 2007 @ 1:38 am

    I don’t blame you.

    Remember James R i s s e r?


  211. Zooey says:

    We march.
    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:42 am

    You’d have to haul your ass out of your mom’s basement for that.
    Scary stuff!


  212. Wayne says:

    I’m a different kind of Liberator.
    My name stands for “liberal” + “terminator”
    I don’t “liberate” people.
    Comment by Liberator

    That a confession?


  213. LIL SERF says:

    no.

    But apparently he was so bad you can’t even spell his name as a word.

    :D

    Sounds like a we’d get along.


  214. LIL SERF says:

    We march.

    Comment by Himmlerator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:42 am

    You mean goosestep?


  215. LIL SERF says:

    You a priest?

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:45 am

    When he’s done with you you’re likely to need one.


  216. Zooey says:

    Hey Pee Liberator,

    Guess who’s disappearing on the Hanson thread?

    Yep. YOU.


  217. LIL SERF says:

    My name stands for “liberal” + “terminator”

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:33 am

    Then you might try a hyphen between the Liber – and the ator if you want people to get your stupid handle.


  218. LIL SERF says:

    I don’t “liberate” people.

    Comment by No-Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:33 am

    Something any Iraqi could attest to.


  219. shane says:

    I know, LibTeenie inspired me.

    Comment by Liberator — August 18, 2007 @ 1:38 am

    Nobody cares.


  220. LIL SERF says:

    I’ll talk to you good people later.

    I’ve got to go inspect the inside of my eyelids.

    Chow for now.


  221. Wayne says:

    You a priest?
    Comment by Liberator

    Once upon a time, I used to have a job taking out enemy soldiers and sometimes terrorists.

    Frankly, I don’t take kindly to terrorists, “foreign or domestic”, if they are a threat to civilians, especially US civilians, even liberals.

    Now Again, is that a confession?


  222. Zooey says:

    Goodnight, Lil Serf!


  223. Wayne says:

    Chow for now.

    Comment by LIL SERF

    Night, W.. B… Lil Serf =)


  224. Egreggious says:

    Goodnight, Ba— Lil Serf.


  225. Godless Republicans says:

    Let’s hope they run out of bullets (not that I really think that’s possible).


  226. GW Bush says:

    This is a example of the sick…supply and demand theory…you figure it out. Oh how I wish for a world where self improvement is the motivation for life rather than greed.


  227. Wayne says:

    Now Again, are you a priest?
    Comment by Liberator

    No, I am a serious patriot.
    Something you really wouldn’t understand with your limited mental maturity and capacity.


  228. Wayne says:

    YOU LIBTARDS CAN’T EVEN THINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Comment by BUSH CULTIST!

    Someone is definately off their meds


  229. Gregor Samsa says:

    Well, Mr. P is again polluting all the threads here at ThinkProgress with his random rubbish posted with his many screen names.

    That is one emotionally unstable person.

    On topic,

    There was already talk about shortage of ammunition back in 2004 (Note: FreeRepublic link. Exert caution). Who was blamed for said shortage? Why, Bill Clinton of course!

    Fox “News” is also reporting the story.

    Even my local TV news (not exactly a bastion of liberalism) had this story and interviewed the local police department, and they repeated the same basic line: There is a shortage and ammo is more expensive.

    But we are supposed to believe this is a “liberal” propaganda campaign? Puh-leeze. These Bush blind followers are so predictable.


  230. Dick E. Chain says:

    Mr P. I have told you time and again that I have no hate in my heart for anyone.

    But we are supposed to believe this is a “liberal” propaganda campaign? Puh-leeze. These Bush blind followers are so predictable.
    Comment by Gregor Samsa

    I look at the AP newswire and find that FOX puts a conservative spin on the same story the so called ‘liberal’ [centrist] media puts on the same story. Basically they all feed off the same AP newswire.

    MR P is convinced its a liberal conspiracy when it’s just spin.



  231. flex says:

    shortage of bullets?

    ahhh, more signs of the significant ‘trickle down effect’ that Bush promised would be paramount to our American way of life!


  232. chris says:

    long has theres enough rounds to shot liberals with its ok


  233. chris says:

  234. upright left says:

    Let’s see, most police belong too a union and most union members are … Democrats. Got you’re an idiot.

    Comment by shane — August 17, 2007 @ 10:29 pm

    Too bad they aren’t secular progressivesor you’d have them!

    This presents a dilemma for progs. Hate the military, hate the police, love the criminals. How to react to this story without admitting the above! Thankfully, threads get derailed. ;)


  235. The Stuffed Smelly Hole of the "Virgin" Mary says:

    >This presents a dilemma for progs.

    Shut up hermaphdrodite. A gay sex soliciting methamphetamine abuser was the leader of several million on you biblehumping nutjobs. I’m sure you can relate. If we loved criminals we’d run for congress and cozy up to republican lobbysists…


  236. Kris says:

    The ammo story has been true for some time. 5.56mm has gone from $.16 a round to $.55 a round since the war to establish the Holy Global Fascist Oil Empire has begun. The Lake City (US GI) and Radway Green (UK) ammunition plants can’t keep up production so we’ve had to get rounds from Dubai and other nations that produce this NATO round under mil spec.


  237. Bruno Hauptmann says:

    This could be a problem, you mean it’s going to cost $.55 per neo-thug moron downed? Man, that’s inflation!


  238. upright left says:

    If we loved criminals we’d run for congress and cozy up to republican lobbysists…

    Comment by The Stuffed Smelly Hole of the “Virgin” Mary — August 18, 2007 @ 11:50 am

    Wow, hit a nerve there, eh smelly? But if you all did that, who’d be left to get the criminals out of jail? The prog congressmen depend on ya’ll for that. Doesn’t look good for the general public to be reminded of the views of prog congressmen regarding criminals. The general public tend not to approve of criminals going free. ;)



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