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We’re the Only Ones Pyrotechnic Enough

Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say [More]

This one particularly grinds my gears because I used to work in the fireworks industry in California, initially brought in to help fight multiple municipal ballot measures to ban them. The “rationale” was to blame tepid “safe and sane” fountains for the illegal stuff brought in from Pahrump and beyond.

When I think of what we had to go through to operate in compliance, the worthy nonprofit efforts that were denied a great fundraising tool, the sanctimonioius blue noses who demanded their prejudice ruin things for everybody, and the Democrats who led the efforts to ban them, let’s just say I would not be a very fair juror.

[Via Steve T]

Speaking of ‘Bonfires and Illuminations’

Video shows New Jersey street takeover erupting with mob shooting fireworks at police [More]

I find that last bit hard to believe.

After all, fireworks that shoot are illegal in New Jersey.

Listen to rightwing extremists and you’ll be adding guns into the mix.

Today’s Low-Hanging Fruit Report

Federal agents thwart man’s explosive alleged plot against officers during LA riots – Store employees alerted authorities after suspect allegedly requested ‘largest explosives available’ to use against law enforcement [More]

So the headline really ought to be “Store employees thwart self-incriminating moron’s…”

Note he had to go to New Mexico because California bans all but so-called “safe and sane” fireworks, the kind that whistle and sparkle, but don’t fly or explode.

As with guns, the Democrat “solution” is to ban them everywhere.

Going Out with a Bang

Man dies after placing lit firework on his head while at Fourth of July party, deputies say [More]

Darwin… paging Mr. Darwin…

And:

The family … said any portrayal of McGrew as a “drunken fool” couldn’t be further from the truth. [More]

Who said he was drunk?

What a stupid way to die. What an inexcusably thoughtless thing to do to people who depend on and love you.

Bonfires and Illuminations

Another said: ‘Whoever set off fireworks in Washington Square Park in today’s environment WILL go to hell.’ [More]

Unless they’re on your side, right?

[Via bondmen]

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