NRA-PVF Endorses "A"-Rated Stupak

"As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bart Stupak has supported the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen, and demonstrated a commitment to the Second Amendment and to preserving our country's rich hunting heritage," said Chris W. Cox, Chairman of NRA Political Victory Fund. "His pro-gun support has earned him an 'A' rating and endorsement from NRA-PVF. I urge every NRA member in Michigan’s First Congressional District to vote for Bart Stupak on November 4th."

It's nice to see fences have been mended.

Time was, they only gave him a "C+."

That's probably because he supported the Brady positions on "campaign finance reform" First Amendment abridgements, not excepting RKBA political speech, not reducing background check time, private sale controls, opposing repeal of the DC gun ban and HR 2122.

But he's done good before and he's done good since, and we really ought to judge people by where they're at now, right?

I am proud to pledge my support to Senator Barack Obama’s candidacy for President of the United States of America...

I have invited the Senator to campaign with me in northern Michigan and share his vision for change with the people of the First Congressional District.

I don't know how the group behind this, who are reportedly "spending well into the 'eight figures' -- some have estimated as much as $40 million," to defeat who they predict would be "the most anti-gun president in American history," can present such a glowing endorsement with a straight face--and expect any credibility when they do.

It's not like Republican opponent Tom Casperson suffers by comparison, but let's grant for a moment that supporting Stupak is the politically smart thing to do--the guy can be supportive of gun owners, the lobbyists can work with him, it give us another voice in the democrat party, we can't realistically expect him to jump ship on the party nominee and be effective--come up with all the valid reasons for people to choose Stupak that you will. Fine.

Make those arguments. Come up with the pragmatic reasons why it's in our interest to do the political thing.

But address the differences, too, so we can be fully informed, evaluate the good with the bad, and persuade based on information we deserve to know, so that we can weigh best perceived outcomes against principles. In other words, cut the BS and be honest--why is that too much to expect from our "gun rights leaders"? This business of treating gun-owning voters like slogan-thirsty idiots who only serve to drink the Kool-Aid and pay for the next round does not serve well to inspire confidence in the sincerity of the Fairfax spin machine.

A Sportsman We Can Believe!

If you are an avid hunter and target shooter like me, you should be relieved to know that neither presidential candidate wants to take away your right to enjoy your sport.

Obama and McCain both support the Second Amendment, which gives each of us the right to bear arms.

So who is this Lee C. Howley, Chairman of Ohio Wildlife Council?

Lee C. Howley (Vermilion) is a prominent businessman and served at the request of President Clinton at the United Nations as this country's Public Delegate (1994-95).

Oh. Well, that's certainly good enough for me...

Growing the Democrat Base

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has granted voting rights to nearly 1,500 felons this year, bumping up the voter rolls ahead of next month's presidential election and putting himself on pace to exceed the record-setting pattern of his predecessor.

Maybe he can bus them to citizen disarmament rallies, too.

I'm not changing my long-held position that whoever can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian, I'm just observing a reality that I've never seen properly exploited: I'd like to see someone take a valid survey of maximum security prisoners for their preferred political affiliation and candidates.

SAF Files Amicus Brief in Nordyke

Arguing that the Supreme Court opened the door toward incorporation of the Second Amendment in its landmark ruling in the Heller case, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief in the long-running case of Nordyke v. King, a challenge to the gun show ban in California's Alameda County.

This is worth supporting. The implications could be huge.

David Hardy has more here and here.

They’re STILL Out to Get Our Guns

Dennis Henigan, attorney for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, stated that “banning a super dangerous class of weapons, like [so-called, non-descript] assault weapons,” would not contradict the Court’s ruling.

Paul Gallant and Joanne D. Eisen expose the latest ploy by the antis for the fraud that it is.

We're the Only Ones Damage-Free Enough

Affirming lower court decisions, five of the court's nine justices found the city of Kent was not required to pay $5,000 for damage to buildings owned by Leo Brutsche during a failed 2004 anti-methamphetamine operation.

During the raid, narcotics officers used battering rams to knock down doors in buildings...

No drugs were found...

What--you expect consequences, just like anyone else would face?

What part of "Only Ones" don't you understand?

[Via Mama Liberty]

We're the Only Ones Waving a Red Flag Enough

Angry police union members chased away MWRA workers in Everett and Revere today citing safety concerns in the first test of the state’s new rules on road details...

Under new rules, a $42-an-hour Everett detail police officer is no longer required on jobs like the one scheduled this morning in Everett.

Because heaven knows, only an "Only One" is capable of waving a flag for roadside workers--the experience of the other 49 states notwithstanding.

Oh look: They're getting more "disruptive". I guess they're used to being instantly obeyed.

“It’s scary,” Anderson said. “When cops become the criminals, who do you call?”

Now that's the problem, isn't it Barbara? Time was, Bostonians would know the answer to that question.

I'm actually checking my natural outrage at the door on this one, and looking forward to some great potential entertainment--particularly as we witness some true character emerge. Maybe we'll even see some good, old-fashioned police work!

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Keeping Work and Home Separated Enough

A town police officer arrested in New Milford last week and charged in connection with a domestic violence complaint was scheduled to return to work today...

Almeida appeared Monday in Superior Court in Bantam, where a judge ordered him to surrender his service revolver at the end of each shift while the case is pending.

Because being a stressed "Only One," it's not like he could do any damage on the job. Unlike you and me, who could never be trusted under such a cloud.

I also emailed his department and asked if they still issue revolvers--or if the "Authorized Journalist" might instead be a tad subject matter-challenged. I'll report if they reply.

Just a note of caution though, to our thin blue line: I've seen proposals to have all of you leave your guns at work when you go off shift. Just a little something to keep in mind if and when you help advance the "gun control" agenda...

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Missing Enough

Police in Russia say they are searching for more than 215,000 guns that have gone missing from arsenals around the country.

Damn terrorist bazaar American gun shows.

See, this is why we need "Only Ones"--to make sure stuff like this doesn't happen.

Right, comrades?

[Via David Hamel]

Dear Leader

Chris Horton posts another Obamajugend remix.

This Day in History: October 4

The Massachusetts House of Representatives orders the overseers of Harvard College "to inquire into the principles" of its staff and to "dismiss those who, by their past or present conduct, appear to be unfriendly to the liberties and privileges of the Colonies."

Hmmm...