‘We Bring a Gun’

I have no doubt.

As long as we're talking BATFU-precursor "The Untouchables," knives and gunfights, we might as well consider the complete sentiment expressed in that movie:

Isn't that just like a wop? Brings a knife to a gun fight.

I heard that same "joke" many years before--and it didn't say "wop."

Funny, I thought The Lightworker and his progressive acolytes were supposed to be above all this...

Blinding Us With "Science"

The Science of Gun Control

Local background checks are more effective at reducing suicides and homicides than federal checks.

Yeah, the violent criminal underclass where the overwhelming incidents of abuse occur will be lining right up. And, of course, the costs of delaying or prohibiting purchases is never part of the equation.

Science. What, are you guys holding up test tubes or something?

From Newsweek--now there's a source we can trust!

We're the Only Ones Feeling Great Enough

"It's a great feeling to know we've gotten all these guns off the street," said Sgt. Nishant Joshi , who helped distribute checks Saturday. "I think it does make a difference. Guns kill and hurt people, and the fewer guns, the safer we all are."

So if that's true, you're giving yours up, too, right Nishant? Maybe getting some Botox?

Or beer--that sounds like a great idea!

Oh, but I forget--you're an "Only One," with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men.

Maybe you and Dave Kozicki can get together for a few laughs over how you have your guns. Talk about a great feeling!

We're the Only Ones...

...Without a Leg to Stand On Enough

A one-legged Royal Navy veteran was arrested after he rescued his neighbour from being harassed by two men.

So, Beerling, how's that "Liberal Democrat" stuff working out for you...?

...50 Men Strong Enough

More than 50 police officers swarmed on a 12-year-old boy accused of stealing a £10 note which was hanging out of a cashpoint.

It must be wonderful to live in a land so tranquil that this is all they have to devote resources to...

Cryptic Subterranean treats us to a UK "Only Ones" Twofer.

A Measured Response

A Taunton teacher is pressing criminal charges against a 10-year-old student after she caught the fifth-grader drawing a menacing picture that depicts him, a gun and a figure of her with a “bullet whole” in her head.

That looks like some credible threat. You really couldn't think of another way to deal with this, Karen Boudreau?

I see they've deactivated your web page since yesterday.

Why does it seem plausible the source of conflict may not rest entirely in the child's court? Still, a sizeable percentage of poll respondents think it does.

Taunton, Taunton...why is my first thought not one of individual problem-solving resourcefulness...?

Be it Resolved

THAT the State of Oklahoma hereby claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States.

THAT this serve as Notice and Demand to the federal government, as our agent, to cease and desist, effective immediately, mandates that are beyond the scope of these constitutionally delegated powers.

Oklahoma legislators make an interesting resolution--it's a great start. Time will tell if it is symbolic or binding. That depends, fittingly, on resolve.

If I were an Okie, I'd want to be seeing what I could do about the naysayers. What's up with that?

[Via Zachary G from Gold is Money]

Who's Militarizin'?

The Italian government has defended its decision to use soldiers to patrol cities in an effort to curb crime, rejecting criticism that it will "militarise" the streets.

Yeah, why would anyone think that?

For some reason I'm reminded of Captain Kirk's exchange with gangster boss Jojo Krako in the Star Trek episode "A Piece of the Action":

Krako: Thought you guys had laws, no interference.
Kirk: Who's interferin'? We're takin' over.

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Takin' Care of Business (and Workin' Overtime) Enough

The department's reliance on overtime enabled most of its sworn officers to earn more than $100,000 in 2007. More than 100 earned over $150,000.

Nice gig, considering:


It's good to be "Only One."

This Day in History: June 15

Resolved, That a General be appointed to command all the continental forces, raised, or to be raised, for the defence of American liberty.

That five hundred dollars, per month, be allowed for his pay and expences.

The Congress then proceeded to the choice of a general, ∥by ballot,∥ when George Washington, Esq. was unanimously elected.