Judge Creates Special Class of Journalist--Just Because He Says So

"A California judge said in a preliminary ruling that bloggers should not have the same protection afforded to journalists under US law."

First we have the federal judicial opinion that bloggers should be subject to McCain-Feingold restrictions on political speech.

Now we have another black-robed traitor applying the pincers from a different angle at the state level.

Not only do these treasonous bastards trash the First Amendment, they're now set to create a special class of super-privileged citizens in violation of equal protection guarantees and the Constitution they swore a sacred oath to uphold.

For the record: If I give a guarantee of confidentiality, I will honor it. I will go to jail before I betray a trust, providing I survive the encounter. But I won't go quietly.

The neo-ayatollahs in charge can go apply their Iranian strong-arm terror tactics on someone who isn't fed up.

If someone wants to start a blogger pledge to this effect, I'll sign it.

FishOrMan Update

"The Spokane case is done. The plea deal was agreed to, (although the prosecutor in Ellensburg tried to get the prosecutor in Spokane to take the plea off the table!). The Ellensburg case of course is of main concern now, Trial set April 8th.

"If you didn't know the Spokane case was two criminal charges, (reckless driving and loaded gun in a car without permit). With the plea they were both dropped and a plea agreement was enter for two driving infractions, (neg. driving 2nd degree and failure to use turn signal). Finally, the gun was forfeited as part of the plea, (and my guess is the county is broke because they didn't reduce the fine with the forfeiture of a rather expensive Colt 1991A1). Total fine is $953, payable at $25 a month.

"I cannot say I am 'happy' with deal. Although,reading the 4 page letter I received from my lawyer on the possiblities at trial, (and $5000 cost for trial), it was the only 'smart' option." --FishOrMan

A Line in the Sand

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly opines "the exclusion of Internet communications from the coordinated communications regulation severely undermines" McCain-Feingold. Now the FEC is talking about bringing the hammer down on bloggers who link to political campaign websites.

The links to Ron Paul and Tom McClintock stay in the column on the left. If and when an enforcement effort begins, more links will go up.

"This is an incredible thicket," says Bradley Smith, an FEC Commissioner. "If someone else doesn't take action, for instance in Congress, we're running a real possibility of serious Internet regulation. It's going to be bizarre."

Bradley, are you a Commissioner first and an American second? "An incredible thicket"??? Jesus, man, it's an act of war.

And we should all remember to thank George W. Bush for refusing to honor his oath and veto legislation he knew was unconstitutional.

The hell with these tyrants. Like they can arrest every one of us who defy this act of treachery and despotism. What an opportunity to demonstrate how impotent they are when met with mass resistance.

We need some kind of symbol we can post on our blogs, websites and emails that defines us as resistors to this tyranny.

Hole Blown in Howard Fischer's Credibility

"Hole blown in concealed weapon law
"By HOWARD FISCHER
"Capitol Media Services

"PHOENIX -- The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to let people carry weapons -- including guns, grenades, rockets, mines and sawed-off shotguns -- into schools, polling places and nuclear plants if they claim they're only trying to protect themselves."

Howard--were you born stupid, or is this something you've worked at?

NRA Response to Gun Control Lobby`s Irresponsible Statement

"It is pathetic to see the gun control lobby make hysterical statements to resurrect their failed political agenda. According to the BATFE, this armor-piercing ammunition is only available to the military and police. The Brady Campaign continues to deceive the American people in their effort to ban firearm ownership by all law-abiding Americans."

It's also pathetic that the nation's largest gun group isn't challenging unconstitutional edicts that deny to the militia the same ammunition the state provides to its enforcers.

Victor /Victoria

"As the gaggle of gun enthusiasts with their assorted handguns sitting openly on their hips dined on hamburgers and chicken tenders at the Fuddruckers restaurant in Annandale, Victor Castellon's eyes grew wide with concern.

"'I've got to be careful with these guys because they've got guns,' he said..."

Victor, Victor, Victor.

Not used to seeing free men?

Are the only men you wish to see armed wearing badges?

Yeah, you've got to be careful. That's the point. Did you never read Heinlein?

Another Brady, Bill

"State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, announced formation of an exploratory committee Tuesday to run for governor, saying “Illinois must do better” than having the state run by Democrat Rod Blagojevich...He said the state could abandon issuance of firearm owners’ identification cards by denoting on a driver’s license whether the driver can legally own a gun."

Why would you want someone you don't trust with a gun driving a car? Shouldn't such people be in custodial care?