Supporters of Your Rights?

John Kasich (R) and Mike DeWine (R) have also been supporters of your rights in their first terms as Governor and Attorney General, thus earning our endorsements. [More]

Really?

What have they done? I've seen some marginal movement, but no real fundamental seismic shifts, no real bully pulpit leadership and championing... if that's the best we can expect, say so. We can take it.

What have they done to atone for their pasts?  Is the only reason Kasich no longer supports an "assault weapons" ban because it's "not effective"?  When did  "principled statesman" Dewine apologize for and recant his Brady endorsement?

Their calculations aren't purely based on what's political expedient, are they?  Is there any way to tell?

What have they not done? Two-face is still cheesing out on protections for gun owners against thug "Only Ones" that would take practically no effort and are totally within his control.

This makes the entire nebulous endorsement suspect.  How about if you're going to encourage gun owners to donate and volunteer, you flesh out the details?

This is worse than buying a car sight-unseen based on how it's described in the ad.  You can get rid of a bad car on your own. It comes off like Fairfaxspeak.

We're all grownups here, and we have to be the ones who are candid and sincere. If you have a flawed candidate but he's the best you think we can get, make your case. But I don't think you're doing yourself -- and especially those looking to you for guidance -- any favors by putting lipstick on pigs.

Ain't that right, Fletcher?

Once a Statist Weasel Always a Statist Weasel

As a candidate for Governor, Mike DeWine pledged to work with pro-gun groups toward critically-needed legislation such as Constitutional Carry and Stand Your Ground. However, in the wake of the Dayton shootings, Governor DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted instead crafted their own legislation, moving forward on concepts universally rejected by Second Amendment advocates including Buckeye Firearms Association. [More]

But...but...but  "principled statesman"!

What did you guys think was going to happen?

We're the Only Ones Protected from On High Enough

It took more than four years, however, for the sheriff to finally be brought to justice, and it was no thanks to Mike DeWine, no matter how many times he claims otherwise. It was, in fact, despite DeWine’s continuing efforts to protect him that Overmyer was convicted on multiple drug and theft charges last year and sent to a state prison. [More]

DeSwine exemplifying hypocrisy by straddling both sides of the fence...? Aw, go on.

[Via Neil W]

Warn't Us

Contrary to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's claim that his new gun control measures have been "crafted by Second Amendment supporters," Ohioans for Concealed Carry has not helped design, and does not support, Gov. DeWine's proposal.  [More]

OK, so who did and what did they tell him?

Put a Hold on Holder

From Mike Vanderboegh:

Of course this comes as no surprise to anyone, but of all the people BHO seeks to surround himself with in DC, Eric Holder as the nominee for Attorney General has to be the most offensive stench in the nostrils of free men and women.

From Jeff Knox:

Eric Holder, Barack Obama’s nominee for Attorney General, is a totally unacceptable choice and needs to be strongly opposed by the Second Amendment community and all lovers of liberty.

Write your senator on this and demand to know where they stand. If they blow you off with boilerplate weasel words, write them again, more strongly.

I don't care if your senator is Dianne Feinstein or Hillary Clinton. Don't use that as an excuse to do nothing. Write them anyway and get your friends to do it and make it a roar that will at least give them pause.

Here's a perfect opportunity to prove the value of the pragmatic position. Denying obama a key nominee right out of the starting gate is important tactically, and important psychologically -- both to encourage our side and cause uncertainty for theirs. What will it tell us if it's blown, as so much has been, due to apathy?

I understand a key guy to work on is George Voinovich. He's been no friend, so it's time to remind this guy what happened to Mike DeWine.

I also see our old friend Richard Lugar is another holdback.

No excuses. Just take a few minutes and do this.

I Saw This Debate on South Park

Cordray, the former attorney general of Ohio appointed by Obama to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is locked in a dead-heat race with Republican state Attorney General Mike DeWine... [More]

And gun owners are supposed to get fire in our bellies...?

Will it boil down to who is more dangerous?

Perhaps I should let the candidates speak for themselves.

And So It Begins

I know, pretty dumb sticker.

There was a good turnout at 6:45 a.m., 15 minutes after the polls opened. If that's any indication of how the day will proceed, there will be lines -- at least in my neck of the woods.

Yo, Mike DeWine: I abstained from voting for AG.  You exemplify where I draw the line.

And yeah, I also know the "choices" I did go with are hardly perfect.

Neither am I.

We're the Only Ones Unconcealed Enough

Miami Beach Police Draw Down On, Detain, Disarm, And Throw Around Lawful Open Carriers [More]

Cops that don't know the law endangering lawfully-armed citizens with the threat of lethal force? Reminds me Mike DeWine -- it took a couple killings for him to finally decide that maybe some of us (OK, me) calling on him to make damned certain these guys received adequate training were on to something.

The Redeemed

Buckeye Firearms Association PAC Endorses Mike DeWine for Governor [More]

Because if we can't trust a past Brady Campaign endorsee, who can we trust?

Oh, but he's changed?

Can't prove it by me.

His deliberate indifference to ensuring police know the law in re open carry is still leaving gun owners at risk from overzealous Ohio "Only Ones."

Besides, can anyone produce a public apology for past transgressions where he admitted he was wrong, explained why to show he understood, and begged forgiveness of those he betrayed?

And lest we forget:

• Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program.
• Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
• Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship.
• Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work.
• Voted YES on visas for skilled workers.
• Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP.

Fortunately, none of this has anything to do with that "single issue."

I mean, it's not like that sets Ohio on course to turn blue a few years down the road, right, BFA?

We're the Only Ones Adding Fuel to the Fire Enough

Just in time for the Ferguson announcement! [More]

Went for his waistband? That's a new one!

As I've noted before, I had more freedom as a boy in the Shah's Iran than most children do today in the land of the Second Amendment.

Fun times in Cleveland again...

Thing is, this is the second shooting of a person of color with a non-firearm by Ohio "Only Ones" that's occurred after AG Mike DeWine washed his hands of making sure they are properly trained on dealing with citizens they see with guns...

The attorney for John Crawford's family never acknowledged this, so I don't know if he's going to pursue it:

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Perhaps attorney Timothy J. Kucharski representing the family of Tamir Rice will show some interest. Because it seems all the "legitimate news media" wants to do is point out there was no orange tip, repeat the waistband allegation, and not tell us the names of "the officers [who] have been placed on administrative leave."

OH AG Candidate Dave Yost Answers Gun Rights Questionnaire

Before commenting begins, I want to throw something into the mix for your consideration: The other Republican contender, Mike DeWine, might as well be on the Brady Campaign payroll. I can think of no stronger message to send the Republican establishment than to let them know anti-gunners will no longer be tolerated, so they'd better stop offering them. [More]

This is today's second Gun Rights Examiner column, written as a follow-up to my earlier offering.

The guy did not do badly--I know some will argue over "weapons under disability" (I argue against that all the time myself), but it's amazing to me he came up with so much I agree with him on--and then factor in the RINO subversive running against him.

I'm also amazed at how many politicians running for significant offices are responding to this questionnaire. I've been doing it for years from this blog--I guess being able to run it on Examiner.com has made a difference.

This, to me, is a perfect opportunity for political CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA, and in this case, we've got a pretty nice chair

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

Maybe He Wants His Brady Award Back

 “Ohio must act,” Gov Mike DeWine said in a statement issues Sunday. “As more and more people are hurt and killed by gun violence, I am again urging Ohio’s legislature to pass our #STRONGOhio bill. This bill will help protect our citizens while also respecting the Second Amendment and due process rights.” [More]

Once a damned opportunistic liar, always a damned opportunistic liar.

As Long as I'm on the Subject...

 

Governor Mike DeWine receives negative results in second coronavirus test [More]

Whew! All that face-touching worried me.

So how many false positives aren't we being told about?

Time to Choose Sides

 The bill that if signed into law would permit Ohioans to carry a concealed weapon without a permit has now passed both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly and goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for his consideration. [More]

You'll forgive me if I don't consider this a done deal.

[Via Jess]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Safe' Is

SEC LAROSE: It's Safe to be a Poll Worker [Watch]

You lying idiots don't have a clue. This is beyond irresponsible. And I see they are removing negative comments. Let's see if they take this one down-- at which point I'll blast his ass on Twitter:

This is crap. Fletcher isn't fooled for a second.

I called off working the polls on Tuesday. My bout with respiratory illness is still ongoing, plus my age would make it self-destructive to risk it.

Ohio Republicans really are for the most part dolts. And don't get me started on Ohio Democrats.

UPDATE: And this just in from my local library via email:

In response to Governor Mike DeWine’s orders closing all K-12 schools and prohibiting mass gatherings, the Hudson Library will be closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13, and will remain closed until at least Sunday, April 5. This decision was not made lightly. The scientific evidence that social distancing can help stop the spread of the coronavirus was a compelling factor in making this difficult decision. We will continue to follow guidelines provided by our local, county and state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Good luck next election, Sec. LaRose.

UPDATE: Dr. Amy is basically an administrator and flack, and does not appear to have the specialty credentialing to make such definitive promises -- nor can she cite any peer-reviewed studies to back up her opinions. This may end up being grounds for both legal actions by those older poll workers and voters who follow her advice as well as for a medical ethics complaint.

Finally

 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs ‘stand your ground’ bill [More]

I don't think he dared not sign, but he wants something in return. I may do a larger article on this.

[Via bondmen]

The Lesser of Two Intolerable Acts?

The leader of the Ohio House had pointed to a bill that would change gun and mental health laws as an alternative to Gov. Mike DeWine’s anti-gun violence package. [More] 

Where have I heard "We've GOT to give them SOMETHING" before?

After Sandy Hook, there was a cadre of insiders discussing appeasement measures to help quell the gun ban feeding frenzy, operating on the assumption that “we have to give them something—we can’t offer nothing!” Some colleagues and I were privy to those discussions, and we did our best to make it clear that any sign of weakness or surrender would be loudly condemned. Instead, our unequivocal warning to politicians was: WE WON’T STAND FOR SCAPEGOATING NO NEW GUN LAWS DENY SUCCESS TO MASS MURDERERS BY ABOLISHING PHONY ‘GUN-FREE’ VICTIM / KILLER-ENABLING ZONES NOW WORK WITH US OR WE WILL WORK TO RETIRE YOU

As for DeSwine, he'll never get my vote no matter what.

Commonsense Metaphor Safety Laws

The Ohio Highway Patrol is reviewing comments made by a leader of a pro-gun rights group following the unveiling of a package of gun control proposals by Gov. Mike DeWine. [More]

That's has a more chilling effect than anything Chris Dorr said.

[Via Mack H]

One of These Things is Not Like the Others

Three commercials I recently became aware of caught my attention because of what two were required to provide and one was not. 

Like the song asks, can you tell which thing is not like the others?

• Latuda (Bipolar disorder)
• Target (COVID-19)
• Dupixent (Asthma)

Latuda and Dupixent spots both share side effect warnings.  How do they know? Because of empirical studies that have identified risks so that prospective recipients can make informed choices.

The "Come get your vaccine" commercial shares none of that because the studies have not been done. Instead, viewers are emotionally manipulated into identifying with the recipients by the use of the power words "commitment, confidence, trust," and "joy."

Mike DeWine confirms it's a game of chance.

And noted super-achiever Chelsea Clinton demands a global ban on posts like this.

Just sayin'.

UPDATE: Deaths & Coverup

[Via DvD]

UPDATE: 

People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says [More]

How will people know? Will there be penalties for the maskless unvaxxed? Is this a way to pressure and shame those who follow the guidelines and keep theirs on?