Sunday, May 31, 2009

Weekend Update: Bathroom Cops, Gun Disablers and Sonia Sotomayor

I'd like to revisit three stories we've discussed recently and share some new information and observations. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column finds commonality in three seemingly unrelated stories: They all stink.

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This Day in History: May 31

General Knox who has deservedly acquired the character of One of the most valuable Officers in the service, and who combating almost innumerable difficulties in the department he fills, has placed the Artillery upon a footing, that does him the greatest Honor. He, I am persuaded, would consider himself injured by an Appointment superseding his command, & would not think himself at liberty to continue in the service. Should such an Event take place, in the present state of things, there would be too much reason to apprehend a train of ills, and such as might convulse & unhinge this Important Department. [More]

Saturday, May 30, 2009

The Voice of Wisdom

Hip-hop star Akon spoke to students in upstate New York about gun violence as part of a plea agreement for tossing a fan off stage at a concert nearby. [More]
Oh, teach us self-control, wise Akon! Maybe you can join T.I. for a rap duel about which one of you is the biggest authority suck-up once it's your phony badass on the line!

As Kurt notes about T.I., funny how such leniency was not extended to Wayne Fincher or David Olofson.

[Via William T and The Pistolero]

We're the Only Ones Priced Out of Your Range Enough

Round-the-clock police coverage would cost $500,000 per street...

Protecting one street for 24 hours would require five officers at an annual cost of about $100,000 per officer, he said. [More]
Of course, there's always a cheaper alternative--but somehow, the sight of armed men without uniforms fills the hearts of "Only Ones" and cud-chewers alike with terror...

[Via Ed M]

Clearing Up Rumors

There actually was a U.S. Senate bill with that number that would have taxed handguns—nine years ago. It was introduced by anti-gun Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and it would have included handguns under the National Firearms Act’s tax and registration scheme. This has nothing to do with anyone’s Form 1040, of course. [More]
Well, I'm glad we finally got that cleared up...

[Via Kurt Hofmann]

We're the Only Ones Countering Terrorist Threats Enough

The Boston Police Department is preparing a plan to arm as many as 200 patrol officers with semiautomatic assault rifles, a significant boost in firepower that department leaders believe is necessary to counter terrorist threats, according to law enforcement officials briefed on the plan. [More]
"Terrorist threats"?

Yeah, you know....

I guess no one got the word out to the Boston "Authorized Journalists" about "Only Ones" and "patrol rifles"...

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Paying You a Visit Enough

They say a cop armed with a machine gun walked into their apartment unannounced, not realizing it was the wrong place. And now they would like an apology. [More]
Hey, being an "Only One" is never having to say you're sorry.

Besides, they were probably following approved department policy.

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Rewarded Enough

An internal memo that Eyewitness News obtained shows officers who have the least arrests and tickets get the worst assignments and the officers with the most arrests and tickets are rewarded. [More]
Securing the blessings of Liberty, "Only Ones"-style...

[Via John G]

Obama Volunteers Vindicated

Rather conveniently, the Obama administration has asked that the cases against Mr. Jackson, two other defendants and the party be dropped. [More]
Whew!

Good thing for them they weren't "rightwing extremists."

[Via retrotruckman]

We're the Only Ones Going Nuclear Enough

A statewide SWAT team exercise at a firing range on the secured grounds of a nuclear power plant in Southern Maryland was halted this month after stray bullets shattered glass and struck a command center near the plant's reactors, officials said yesterday. [More]
Anybody think they'd be so understanding if non-"Only Ones" had been responsible? Surely this would be looked at as "a 'training accident' and ... a combination of 'target placement [and] shooter error'"...?

[Via
Parrothead Jeff]

We're the Only Ones Academic Enough

The FBI is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at the MBTA’s police academy on Sea Street in Quincy. [More]
More negligent discharges?

C'mon, baby, you're the "Only One" for me...

[Via Ed M]

Enter the Dragon--Thanks to Citizen Disarmament

It appears the only options for self defense are "throwing rocks and yelling 'Hoohh Hoohh'" and "carrying a 6-foot-long stick...for protection." [More]
What do Komodo dragons and Captain Kirk have to do with the right to keep and bear arms?

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column explains.

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This Day in History: May 30

You may ravage--you can not conquer; it is impossible; you can not conquer the Americans. [More]

Friday, May 29, 2009

A Celebration of American Values

Steele: GOP Needs To Stop “Slammin’ And Rammin’” On Sotomayor...

“I’m excited that a Hispanic woman is in this position,” Steele said. [More]
You know, this "Hispanic woman":
She is one of only three federal appellate judges in America to issue a court opinion saying that the Second Amendment does not apply to states.
Not to be outdone:
McCain to back Meg Whitman for California governor
You know, this woman:
Whitman said she...believes tough gun laws like assault weapon bans and handgun control are appropriate for California.
Tell me which "American values" were being celebrated again? And what kind of "leadership"?

[Via Kurt Hofmann]

We're the Only Ones Wiped Out Enough

Boy finds officer's gun in bathroom [More]
Again?

So what's going to happen to the pooped-out "Only One"? For that matter, what's his name?

And they make it sound like he's doing us all some kind of favor by being "squeezably soft" instead of "abrasive"?

Oh, and aside from keeping the "who" out of her story, there's one other "good job" due to "Authorized Journalist" Erin McCarthy:

"9mm service revolver"? For the ISP?

And she used the term four times.

These are the pros from whom we get our information. is it any wonder the general public is so misinformed on the gun issue?

We're the Only Ones Fighting Fictitious Foes Enough

I found this while looking for something else. It's a few years old but still relevant:
State Weapons of Mass Destruction Team takes down fictitious terrorist group during state’s three-day emergency response exercise

Overnight drill demonstrates award-winning team’s ability to respond to terrorist threat [More]

Yep, Illinois residents should feel safe knowing their award-winning "Only Ones" are equipped to protect them from whatever imaginary threat arises.

And just look at how quickly they can respond to a non-existent threat:
Illinois’ State Weapons of Mass Destruction Teams can respond to a terrorist incident anywhere in the state within 60 to 90 minutes of notification.
Which explains why we'd want to keep Illinois residents helpless for that amount of time should a real incident ever unfold.

We're the Only Ones Who Don't Think It's a Good Idea Enough

Mayor Ron Littlefield says despite what the state decides, permitted guns should not be allowed in City Parks. By City Code, guns are already banned from City Parks and that includes people with a gun carry permit...

"We just don't think it is a good idea. Parks are for playing and for fun. If anyone needs to be armed out there, it only needs to be those that are enforcing the law." Mayor Littlefield said. [More]
Maybe this is why it's appropriate to post so many "Only Ones" stories today.

Feel free to educate this ignorant elitist: mayor@mail.chattanooga.gov

We're the Only Ones "Hey, Ladies, Wanna Party?" Enough

A late night accident on the Elkhart County-St. Joseph County line ended with a police car in pieces, and an Elkhart City police officer behind bars. Police arrested Cpl. Benjamin Kruszynski, 38, on a misdemeanor charge of Operating While Intoxicated. ..

Police also say Kruszynski wasn't alone in the squad car. A 43-year-old man and three 18-year-old females were also inside. [More]
I know, I know. It was a "mistake."

Honest, I did not set out today to do so many "Only Ones" stories. Sometimes, you just can't avoid them, there are so many.

And isn't that telling?

We're the Only Ones Simply Making a Mistake Enough

Accomack County Sheriff Larry Giddens says Deputy Jason Campbell was simply caught on tape making a mistake. He tells WAVY.com the young officer wasn't responding to a call and shouldn't have been speeding. The sheriff says Campbell has been disciplined. He wouldn't tell us Deputy Campbell's punishment. [More]
I'm sorry, but where I come from, a mistake is forgetting to carry the two. I just don't believe in honoring willfully bad behavior by dismissing it as an error.

Here's the uncut video of the chase in question. Be warned there is plenty of graphic language.

I sure wouldn't do this but I won't go so far as to dismiss this guy as nuts, like some are doing. If nothing else, he sure has guts.

Maybe the problem is most of us are too "sensible"...

[Via Cousin G]

We're the Only Ones in Charge of Children's Programming Enough

A sheriff's deputy brought a pornographic movie into the jail and showed it to several juvenile prisoners, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. [More]
Yeah, I guess it was "stupid on [your] part," you freakin' perverted loser, but that's just the half of it. Where do the "Only Ones" find these moral defects?

And why would anyone believe they are in any way superior to you and me?

Will Registration Lead to Confiscation?

When implants are inserted or removed, the numbers are recorded by medical staff and associated with the patient... [More]
Just keeping abreast of the situation...

We're the Only Ones Mistaken for Armed Criminals Enough

The officer who was killed...was wearing plain clothes, was shot in the arm and chest after a team of three other plainclothes officers in a car came upon him chasing a man ...with his gun drawn... [More]
See, that's the argument against letting you and me carry--the "Only Ones" won't know who's not in their Bloomberg's Finest clique. That they can't even tell who is seems not to factor in.

JPFO's 'No Guns for Negroes' Exposes Racism of 'Gun Control'

[I]t takes money to bring us treasures like this. Don't you think we should encourage and promote them, instead of starving such efforts due to "Let George Do It" apathy? If JPFO doesn't bring us information like this, who will? [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column announces an important new project that needs your support. I hope you will give it.

I hope you share this with everyone you know, along with your personal urging that they do the same.

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This Day in History: May 29

The passes and the Fortifications in the Highlands are of the last importance and every means in our power must be employed to secure them. If the Enemy's movements, which most probably will be understood, in a little time should, be such as to shew that Hudson's River is not their object and the State of the Troops will admit, I shall with great pleasure post a part, about the White plains, Stamford &ca., and give every protection I can to Connecticut, consistent with the general Interest; but till these events take place, neither prudence or policy will justify me in sparing Men. [More]

Thursday, May 28, 2009

We're the Only Ones Choking You Up Enough

Now Trooper Daniel Martin, who placed his hands around the neck of a paramedic, is now the subject of an internal investigation, although he and his partners remain on duty. [More]
Be sure and watch the video, too.

Yep, even EMTs rushing patients to the hospital must bow and grovel before the mighty "Only Ones."

Keep winning friends and influencing people, boys. Don't worry, I'm sure hand throttling a man's windpipe is approved department procedure. Especially as you endanger the life of a citizen in need of critical aid, who, for all you know, could die from any delay of treatment.

But more important everybody respect your authoritah.

Keep drawing more and more previously unengaged citizens into your embrace.

Squeeze, baby, squeeze.
Until our eyeballs bleed.
[Via Tom S]

UPDATE: CTone sends us the paramedic's written attestation.

I Hate to Say "I Told You So"

An Oklahoma City pharmacist is facing a first-degree murder charge after shooting back during an attempted robbery. [More]
But I told you so.

Now everything he said can and will be used against him in a court of law.

"First-degree murder."

I'm sure if an "Only One" had done the same, it would be within department policy.

What's the Magic Word?

No guns in parks here, please [More]
Say "please" to the predators. Maybe if you beg and grovel and blubber and plead and howl in animal terror and agony enough, it'll work.

Then again, maybe it won't. Maybe it'll just enhance their experience.

In any case, the response from someone who is not a degenerate Eloi coward must be a polite, but firm "No," becoming less polite and more firm the more this doughy and contemptible evolutionary dead end whines.

[Via RCB]

The "No Fly List" Loophole

Sweeten used a co-worker's driver's license and presented it as her own when she bought an airline ticket and flew to Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday, Henry said, adding Sweeten also used the license to check into the Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney World. [More]
TSA. What a joke.

Hey, maybe they ought to do something like this with guns...

[Via Andre]

Their Intent

"Their intent was that this is going to somehow stop crime or stop killings and murders," Hart said. "That's like trying to stop a clock to save time." [More]
That's not their intent, Mr. Hart.

But they're perfectly happy to have people think that it is. It keeps the whole misdirected dialog based on their terms, and the whole rigged game based on their rules.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Larry Hincker Award Finalists

CCAC also told Brashier that the college must pre-approve any distribution of literature to fellow students, and that pamphlets like hers would not be approved, even insisting that Brashier destroy all copies of her pamphlet.

Brashier reports that she was also interrogated about why she was distributing the pamphlets, whether she owned a licensed firearm and had ever brought it to campus (she has not), whether she carries a concealed firearm off campus, and whether she disagrees with the existing college policy banning concealed weapons on campus. [More]

Why do fun opportunities like this always seem to happen to someone else...?

Oh, look:
Alex Johnson, President, Community College of Allegheny County: 412-237-4413; ajohnson@ccac.edu
Elmer Haymon, President, Community College of Allegheny County-Allegheny Campus: 412-237-2543; ehaymon@ccac.edu
We can still have some fun.

Frickin' nitwits.

[Via Sam W and "Bill Hicks". Hincker Award courtesy Robb Allen].

A Trusted Fund

Crist vetoed only two items: a small pay cut for some state workers and a measure to take $6 million from a trust fund that's used to process concealed weapons permits. [More]
There's been a lot of brouhaha on this, and it's been covered by others. I mention it here because many of you have emailed me tips over the past few days.

In truth, it has just not been that important a story to me, because I never signed up to trust the damn government with any of this in the first place.

[Via Ed M]

Did German 'Smart Gun' Fail on Video?

Watch and listen carefully at about 52 seconds into the video. Did you hear a click when the company representative took the gun back and tried to demonstrate it would not fire? [More]
Oops.

Today's Gun Rights Examiner brings you a video demonstration the manufacturer may not want you to see. That's why I suggest spreading this as far and wide as possible as quickly as possible--and saving the video to your hard drive in the (likely?) event YouTube removes it.

Also read the newest offering from Liberty Belles, hear a question from Oregon and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend? If you're going to, I suggest doing so quickly.

This Day in History: May 28

Industry will supply our Necessities, if it is not cramped by injudicious Laws -- such as Regulations of Prices &c., Embargoes &c. These discourage Industry and turn that Ingenuity which ought to be employed for the good of the ge general Good, into Knavery. [More]

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Pre-Mugged Liberals

The first round of Toledo police layoffs, in which 75 officers were let go, may already be having an affect on gun ownership. [More]
I guess it's better late than never.

Still, I don't get the mentality that says the more police there are the less you need a gun.

More German "Gun Control"

146 Waffen, davon 67 Kriegswaffen, sind ihr seit dem Jahr 2000 abhanden gekommen. [More]
From "Hamburger," who provided the information used in yesterday's Gun Rights Examiner column:
A member of the FDP "liberal party" asked the government, how many weapons the German federal institutions (army, federal police, etc) are losing every year. The result is: The German federal government lost 146 firearms since the year 2000, 67 of them being full auto assault weapons. This does not include firearms that were lost by the majority of the police forces which are under regional/local just like in the U.S.

The exact same government wants to tighten gun laws on private gun owners, who are already securing their guns with gun vaults.

Note: The German liberal party is not "liberal" like the American Democrats. It is not a leftist party. This party is the only German party that opposes stricter gun laws.
Here is the Google translation of the linked document--certainly not precise, but you'll catch the drift.
BERLIN. The weapons for competent legal expert of the inner FDPBundestagsfraktion Hartfrid Wolff has a parliamentary question the federal government lost weapons addressed. To Response of the federal government declared Hartfrid WOLFF:

The same government that the arms will tighten right to arms from Private property is not in wrong hands to let himself significant problems with the safe storage of their own weapons the security organs of the federal government. 146 weapons, including 67 military weapons, are her since 2000, lost. The approximate ranges to equip an entire company. In this figure are not yet Weapons from the inventory of the country's police forces and authorities contained.

Obviously, not the rules for dealing with weapons is a problem, but - especially for the security organs of the Federal Republic -- the enforcement thereof. This shows the absurdity of the approach of Federal Government, the right weapons to tighten before an approach to Compliance with existing rules has been developed.

I have to tell you, one of the most rewarding things about communicating with people on the gun issue is finding people from around the world who get it. It really does give me hope.

We're the Only Ones Bordering on the Illegal Enough

What can I say? They're "Only Ones" and you're not. [More]

Besides, without them, who is going to threaten citizens who ask about their rights, or beat up and tase preachers?

Hey, it's either that or focus on these guys.

[Via Mama Liberty]

A Sick Fantasy

The fantasy of killing others may turn into intention, leading the person to track victims and obtain weapons, Ash said. [More]
News flash: Some people may become violent. The field of "mental health" is unable to predict who they may be until they act out.

So why are "laws" endorsed that presume otherwise is established science?

[Via Ed M]

There Will Be Blood Part Two

I just wanted to make a follow-up statement to yesterday's post.

I'm going in on June 1 to donate blood. I have the type they give to newborns. I do this regularly. I have for decades.

I freely and happily give it. As I do with other contributions I make to other efforts and causes that are important to me. Just nobody make the mistake of presuming you can take it, that it can be done not only without my consent but against my will.

Isn't it amazing that we even have to fight these battles? Honest to God, everyone I call friend is a salt of the earth person who would give you the shirt off his back. It just does not seem that difficult to be that way.

What the hell is wrong with the type that needs to control and take from others? Why do they act as if everything--our property, our rights, our very life's blood is theirs to take?

Is Sotomayor Obama's 'Declaration of War' on Gun Owners?

Who is Obama likely to nominate who will be "better"? [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column outlines the political options. I don't see many.

Also get a link to the Andy Caldwell show, where I'll be a guest tonight at 4:00 pm PST, find out how to hear John Longenecker on this afternoon's Lou Dobbs radio sprogram, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: May 27

Our greatest difficulty is the want of Clothing; those Troops who marchd without it, and were told that they would be supplied at Pecks Kill are disopointed. The men there, are almost naked, and many of them Lousey and not a second Shirt to their Backs, some have been told that large Quantities were sent to the Northward, and Officers have been as far as Albany in Quest of it, and have finally returned here, with their mouths filled with Complaints. Vast Quantities of Cloathing has gone forward but to where I know not; The Agents tell me that they are obliged to send it on to the Cloather General; but had it been sent on, on the Mens Backs the heavy expence of transportation would have been saved The Colonels have applied till they are discouraged as your Excellency will observe by an enclosed Line from Colo. Putnam,I have sent! I have spoke! I have wrote to the Agents repeatedly; two of their written Answers I take the liberty to enclose,I do not charge them with any Neglect: But your Excellency will see that I have done all in my power unless I had taken the Cloathing by Force. [More]

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

We're the Only Ones Surprising Enough

So the Calgary Crown prosecutors office decided to stay the prosecution of Cst. Aubrey Zalaski for Tasering a jaywalker.

What a surprise.

One of the biggest obstacles in the mission to ensure that police are held accountable when they commit criminal assaults on citizens is often the Crown Prosecutors Office. [More]
Unaccountable "Only Ones."

"What a surprise," indeed.

David Hamel tells me the letter writer is the attorney:
whose intervention resulted in the Prosecution mysteriously and without explanation, dropping ALL the charges against me, after Tom began asking hard questions and seeking disclosure relating to my surveillance by the police.

Three Out of Four "Gun Criminals" Agree...

Sarah Brady Paradise is the place to be. [More]

Not that I'm complaining...

[Via Featherless Biped]

Nothing to Fear

"We've seen an increase of some 40% of arrests since we've been using this technology.

"I'm very confident that we're using it properly and responsibly, and that innocent people have nothing to fear from the way we use it." [More]
In other words, everyone you snare is guilty, Chief Constable?

"Nothing to fear."

See, that's the problem.

And I mean that in a "V" kind of way.

We're the Only Ones Having Our Way with You Enough

A former Florida Highway Patrol trooper accused of coercing a woman into sex is scheduled to be released after posting bond, a Palm Beach County Jail spokeswoman said. [More]
I think we've already established your body is here for the use of the "Only Ones." Why would one not think she was his to do with as he saw fit?

There Will Be Blood

A word of caution before you head out for the long Memorial Day weekend: It's also No-Refusal Weekend. Which means? Well, if Dallas police pull suspect you're drinking and driving, you'll be stuck with a butterfly needle attached to a vacuum-packed container, and two vials' worth of your blood will taken and tested. And, no, you can't refuse the test; hence the name...[More]
What they are telling you is it is NOT your body your choice. They can and will penetrate you and transfer bodily fluids. Make no mistake--just because it's a needle in your arm vs. something else in your something else doesn't make it any less an act of rape, which we're told is about dominance, power and control, not about sex.

They are telling you they can mount you and take you any time they want.

Y'know what, Chief Kunkle? Keep it up.

At some point, someone will figure out they can refuse the test, and that vampires can be destroyed.

Squeeze.

When Leftists Collide

Suicide Net Must Blend in With Golden Gate's Design [More]
Y'know, that channel the bridge spans is a navigable waterway and thus subject to federal controls.

Forget appearances. I wonder if anyone has done an environmental impact study?

But it is nice to know California is so flush with money these days they can afford stuff like this...

Setting the Stage

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to completely eliminate the state’s welfare program for families, medical insurance for low-income children and Cal Grants cash assistance to college and university students. [More]
Arnhole may just be there for Judgment Day.

[Via Chris Horton]

Terror Plot Averted!

Without the assistance of the agent who entrapped them, they would never have dreamed of committing political violence, nor would they have had the slightest idea about where to acquire plastic explosives or a Stinger missile. That didn't stop prosecutors from acting as if they'd captured Osama bin Laden himself. [More]
What this tells us is they're on the prowl to set people up and they're hungry for headlines.

Let's be careful out there.

No Regrets?

He also recalls the angry voices of people who gathered outside the pharmacy Tuesday night, shouting that he was a racist who unnecessarily took a life of the Seeworth Academy charter school student, Antwun Parker. [More]
Right, young Antwun brought none of this on himself (nice characterization, by the way, "Authorized Journalists"--calling hims a "charter school student" sounds so much nicer than what his actions defined him as).

Now as for the "no regrets" part--that has yet to be established, Mr. Ersland.

The police are not your friends. The prosecutors are not your friends. The media are not your friends. People need to learn to just zip it and not say a word that hasn't been vetted through their attorney.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Become a judge or prosecutor...[More]

Gosh, I wonder why this is happening?

Of course, I also wonder how they define "harassing communications"?

But when the U.S. Marshal's Service gets involved, nothing surprises me.

I see Vanderboegh has more.

Dare We Close the DC Assassin Loophole?

D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles said presidential and other motorcades will be exposed to high-powered arms fire if the District’s gun laws are stripped out by Congress. [More]
Because apparently the Heller decision made shooting politicians legal or something. And the only thing that's held the snipers back so far has been the DC gun ban.

Besides, who would be presumptuous enough to think protecting your life is anywhere near as important as protecting the masters' lives?

[Via Jeffersonian]

Speaking of Government Tax and Spend Cheats

Watson paid pittance for taxes on 'nonexistent' Detroit house [More]
Right--she just didn't know and never thought to ask. Hey, at least she's in touch with what a struggle it is for her constituents to make ends meet, because she's been feeling their pain all this time, right?

We have no shortage of domestic parasites. I don't want anyone to think I'm unfairly singling out the Brits.

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Embarrassing disclosures about the vast expenses claims of MPs amount to a "McCarthy-style witch-hunt" that risks driving politicians to suicide, a Conservative MP said on Friday. [More]
So it's not that they're a bunch of lying thieves--it's exposing them as lying thieves is the new McCarthyism.

Y'know, it might help if you opened a separate window and had this playing in the background while you read the rest of the article.

And, oh, look--further "embarrassment":

But instead of solving the problem, they tried to keep it secret because coming clean would have embarrassed the Government and reduced its tax take from homeowners.

I don't suppose posting this might induce a few more of you parasites to do the right thing...?

When Single-Slice Pizza is Outlawed...

...only outlaws will have single-slice pizza. [More]

Good grief.

I'd suggest sending a "Hey, moron" email to D.C. Councilman Jim Graham, but figure any electorate ignorant enough to reward this control freak with power over their lives will be impervious to reason, so what would he care? But holy smokes, look at the staff a freakin' councilman has reporting to him. Talk about paring government to the bone!

As an aside, and I truly don't mean to alienate readers by stereotyping, but something about a grown man wearing a bow tie is kind'a Jimmy Olsen unsettling, if you ask me...

As another aside, I can't help but make a crack about "assault pepperoni" vs. "patrol pepperoni"...

[Via Anonymous]

All in Favor of German 'Gun Control,' Raise Your Right Hand

And what is that procedure? Well, it involves an authorized dealer being the only one who "carries out the locking and unlocking procedure." It involves the "Trustlock Center...log[ging] the locking and unlocking procedures and manag[ing] passwords and lists of authorized users." And this is all overseen by an entity cryptically referred to as "The agency," which "monitors the locking of weapons and manages the procedures."

No potential for abuse or a disconnect anywhere in the chain, is there? I mean, who wouldn't want to trust their lives to a device that interferes with a tool's primary function and depends on multiple layers of approvals and monitoring? [More]

More profiteering by those who don't have enough free market demand for their products...what do we call that...a public/private partnership...?

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This Day in History: May 26

The Enemy have withdrawn (I am informed) their Men from Bonam Town and Piscataway and marched them into Brunswick, whether for Offence or defence, I know not; but I believe the latter, as they have discovered a pretty considerable stir among our Men this few days past. [More]

Monday, May 25, 2009

A Memorial Day Remembrance

Trust me, beneficiaries of his sacrifice, Nick Morrison's uniform got dirty. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column takes a personal look at what today is about.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

This Day in History: May 25

I am very glad to find, that to morrow is the day fixed on for the completion of your Regiments; but I begin to think, that with respect to the Continent at large, it is almost a matter of moonshine, whether they are completed or not, for a very little more delay in marching them to Peeks Kill, will convince me, that there is no intention in the Colonels of sending them out of the State they are raised in; and that to guard against the possible evil of an Invasion of some of the Sea Port Towns of Connecticut, one of the most important posts in America, a post on the security of which alone, depends the Intercourse and Communication between the Eastern and Southern Colonies, is left in the utmost Jeopardy. [More]

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Some Journalists Won't Admit Truth about Mexican 'Crime Gun' Numbers

Fortunately, the rest of the media seems to be waking up to what Todd refuses to. A Google "News" category search of the terms 'Mexico gun 90%' reveals that, aside from an increasingly lonely and desperate opinion maker at The Dallas Morning News, their competition appears to be coming around to the truth. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column spotlights a VPC fanboy who is becoming increasingly lonely, and increasingly desperate to maintain the fiction...

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend? And then go enjoy the weekend. I have plenty of stuff in the queue to talk about, but it's a beautiful day. I have an Examiner Memorial Day post ready to go for tomorrow, but unless something huge happens, I don't expect to be posting much here for the rest of the day.

This Day in History: May 24

I have received your favour of the 19th. instant, in which you inform me, that by the last returns your Regiment amounted to 234 including dead and deserted. This is rather an unsatisfactory account of the matter, and admits the Supposition of a very large as well as a small part coming under this description. I should be glad you would be more explicit in your next and furnish me with as exact a return, as Circumstances will permit, of the true State of your Regiment. [More]

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Would Require...?

Did Meredith Viera just say "would require"...? [More]

I think she misspoke. I wonder if she's aware enough to know how interesting things would get if she didn't?

A Total Meltdown

Obscene. [More]

Guarded by weapons-of-war-bearing "Only Ones."

Committed by an economic fascist company that they won't identify.

And cheered on by bubble-headed watch...uh...lapdog "Authorized Journalists."

Just obscene.

We're the Only Ones Who Left an Innocent Man in a Coma Enough

Surveillance video doesn't answer victim's family's questions [More]
Hey, he shouldn't have run.

They should have beat his ass harder.

They should have shot him.

Oh wait, wrong video.

See how he stopped and raised his hands to surrender?

No matter. I've seen updates where the department spokes"Only One" says everything was within justified procedure. So it must be OK.

Meaning it could never happen to you or me, right?

We're the Only Ones "Sexy Time!" Enough

A Los Angeles County sheriff's sergeant has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman and inappropriately touching two other women during traffic stops while on duty in Compton last year, prosecutors said Friday...

In 2006, another sheriff's deputy, Gabriel Gonzalez, was convicted of raping three women while he was on duty in the Compton area and sentenced to 30 years in prison. His victims received nearly $5.6 million in civil settlements. [More]
Hey, if they hadn't committed traffic violations, this wouldn't have happened.

Next thing you know, we'll be expected to believe this isn't just a few bad apples among the fine crop of Compton "Only Ones."

They got rid of those already.

I Can Feel It Coming in the Air Tonight

But if I were an MP today, I would make it my business to learn the course and the lessons of 1381 by heart. Then I would give thanks that there are no longer any chopping blocks at Cheapside. [More]
That could easily be rectified.

But what are they going to revolt with?

And would you "lend a hand"...?

A Real World Example

Iceland was a real-world example which privately produced more peace than the US has had, for longer than the US has existed...[More]
The comments in this thread went a bit far afield, and are buried in a post that is days old, and therefore not likely to be read.

How does a society with no "government" protect itself from invaders? I'm given the example of tenth to thirteenth century Iceland.

My read on that: we're talking a non-technological society that most of the world at the time didn't even know about, let alone have the means or the incentive to invade. It was a homogeneous culture--the same language, tradition, religion, mores, culture, history...

Let's examine the time and conditions in which we live.

I don't expect to resolve the anarchist/libertarianist vs. Constitutionalist debate here. I just wanted to make this dialog available for readers here to engage in.

Please read the linked comment thread before engaging, and then leave comments here (I'm turning them off in the older post so that we can move the discussion here).

And please--I started out my dialog with this poster with the understanding that name-calling would not be tolerated. Let's focus on light, not heat.

Speaking of Spreading Internet Rumors...

Man, I no sooner get done urging you not to do it, and here I go. [More]

Don't think of this as a rumor (and don't call me "Chubsy-Ubsy"), think of it as an investigation. Anyone know anybody in New York who can shed some confirmation light on this? Are the cops going door-to-door with permit registration lists asking to inspect guns?

I do see a critical and fundamental mistake made by "Mr. Shotgun."

We all know what it was, right?

[Via Jonathan S]

Spreading Gun Law Rumors Distracts from Real Threats

I don't mean to discourage Internet activism. We need electronic Paul Reveres. Just please, before galloping and screaming "Through every Middlesex village and farm, For the country folk to be up and to arm," make sure the British really are coming... [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column explains how passing along unconfirmed Internet rumors doesn't help the cause and doesn't help our credibility.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell your friends? Using "Bcc," of course...

This Day in History: May 23

May 23, 1777 Colonel Meigs, with whale-boats from Guilford, attacks the British forces at Sag Harbor, destroying vessels and stores and taking ninety prisoners. [More]

This site is an interesting resource.

Friday, May 22, 2009

When Assault Babies are Outlawed...

...only outlaws will have assault babies. [More]

But the smart money says the "Only Ones" won't be giving up their patrol babies any time soon...

Boundaries Exceeded

In the unlikely event that a deer is wounded outside the park and then enters the park boundary, what are the procedures for making sure the animal does not go to waste? [More]
Anybody remember the feds passing a Mandated Animal Suffering Act...?

The Immunity Syndrome

Forgive a detour into nerdland, but my argument about strictly academic thinking in yesterday's "Con-Con" post reminded of a Star Trek episode, "The Immunity Syndrome," where the ship Intrepid, manned by Vulcans, has been destroyed. Dialog between Kirk and Spock:
S: Their logic would not have permitted them to believe they were being killed.
K: Explain.
S: Vulcan has not been conquered within its collective memory. The memory goes back so far that no Vulcan can conceive of a conqueror. I knew the ship was lost because I sensed it.
K: What did you sense?
S: A touch of death.
K: And what do you think they felt?
S: Astonishment.
Our collective memory does not allow most to fathom that they personally could end up in a mass grave.

We're the Only Ones Taking Tips Enough

Deputies Take Crime Tips By Text Message

Tipsters Can Remain Anonymous, Sheriff Says...

From any cell phone, someone with information can text "CRIMES," which is the number 274637 on their phone's keypad with the first word in the body of the message as "CCSO"...

The new software allows text-messaging informants to remain anonymous, by encrypting their messages and routing it through several secure servers. [More]
HELP! POLICE! THERE'S A MAN WITH A GUN!

Here's a tip for any gangbangers in the Clackamas area--want to eliminate a rival, and get the "Only Ones" to do your dirty work for you? There's even a chance they'll waste him for you! Now you can do it risk-free and securely--all from the comfort of your own crib...

[Via Jeffersonian]

The Marilyn Miller Question

So, do you think she's just an ignorant parrot who is incompetent at actually investigating the stories she "reports", or do you think she's agenda-driven and knows perfectly well what she's doing? [More]

Either way, what can I say besides "Authorized Journalist"?

[Via David R]

Gosh, I Hope Marshal Dave is OK

Law enforcement computers were struck by a Mystery computer virus Thursday, forcing the FBI and the U.S. Marshals to shut down part of their networks as a precaution. [More]
Let's hope it just turns out to be carelessly downloaded kiddie porn. I'm pretty sure there was nothing in that Bite-Me-Gram...

More 'Gun Control' Won't Stop Drug War Corruption and Violence

It almost takes on a comical aspect:

[G]uards appeared to overacting for the cameras, "in Jim Carrey style."

I say "almost," because the very existence of these predators and their corrupt government accomplices is an obscene tragedy that victimizes citizens on both sides of the border. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows this is no laughing matter. Those trying to exploit Mexican corruption to disarm you and me are liars. And those who fall for their lies are fools.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

Just to let you know, I'm practically always in the top 5 for national politics, generally at position 1 or 2. But for all nationwide categories combined, here is where we currently stand today:

Top Examiners in National

1. Twilight Examiner
2. Pop Media Examiner
3. Game News Examiner
4. Boxing Examiner
5. Beatles Examiner

The Heirs of Liberty are fixated on pH Factor trivia--exactly what the Republic does not need, but exactly what the ruling elites want. I ask you to help me promote my GRE column links to help put a dent in that so that other media outlets will see a readership benefit from promoting RKBA dialog.

This Day in History: May 22

General Knox is to make an arrangement of the Field Artillery; alloting a proportionate number of pieces to each brigade. A sufficient quantity of spare ammunition, for both Artillery and Musquetry (to be conveyed in secure carriages) he is also to give the necessary orders for. [More]

Thursday, May 21, 2009

We Don't Need No Stinking Warrants

FCC can search homes without a warrant, agency says [More]
Fine, David Fiske. You be the one to inspect my house.

Where the hell do these creatures spawn from?

Repeat After Me...

Registration leads to confiscation.

Registration leads to confiscation.

Registration...[More]


[Via
Dave Licht]

A Secure Supply

Arms Sent by U.S. May Be Falling Into Taliban Hands [More]
And here I thought they got 90% of their guns from straw purchases routed through Mexico...

Let's hope they entered "Yes" and "No" on those 4473s instead of "Y" and "N."

Here's another report.

[Via
Ed M and Brian F]

A Flat-Out Stupid Idea

A detailed proposal to redress the imbalance between state and federal power. [More]
A profoundly dangerous and naive idea--any proposal is subject to political maneuvering and deal-making--witness the ongoing credit card/guns in parks bill. This would be no different, and a constitutional convention could leave us in considerably worse shape than we are now.

Besides which, this presupposes the fault lies within the Constitution--rather than with usurping "lawmakers" who ignore clear proscriptions and do what they want because they can get away with it. This bill would be no different.

You want to fix the Commerce Clause? We know what the founding intent was--follow it. Don't want foreign law? Where is the clause in the existing Constitution that allows it to even enter the equation?

He's trying to fix something that ain't broken.

I like how those who view this as an exercise in academia and political pragmatism think they can deal with corrupt statists and if they just somehow find the right incantation, all will be respected and put right.

The only way to convince a criminal not to press on with an attack is to make him fear the consequences. I see nothing for political predators to fear in this academic wish list.

Don't Think of It as Suspension of Habeas Corpus...

...think of it as "preventive detention."
President Obama told human rights advocates at the White House on Wednesday that he was mulling the need for a “preventive detention” system that would establish a legal basis for the United States to incarcerate terrorism suspects who are deemed a threat to national security but cannot be tried, two participants in the private session said. [More]
Well, when you're dealing with scary people like these, you need to be prepared to do something. Nobody thinks all these "homegrown terrorist" trial balloons have been floated to always limit this stuff exclusively to foreigners, do they?

That's quite some Hopey Hopey Change Change this administration is bringing us. What's funny is seeing some of the less dim cud-chewers starting to realize they've been had.