His religious ecstasy continues, this time for former president Bill Clinton. Tonight on "Hardball" he played a clip of Clinton telling the party faithful that health care must be passed or the democrats will suffer for it politically.
His analysis?
"That is the voice of God." [More]
I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column today because I just heard this and don't see anyone else reporting it--yet.
Commentator Boompa shows Oompa-Loompa-like stature when he attacks Oath Keepers:All Police Officers take an Oath to the Constitution, Oathkeepers is a Right Wing Nut Militia and any Law Enforcement Agency who would hire it's members is joining a CULTThis calls for a song...
OKC police officers charged in drive-by shooting outside strip club [More]No doubt just a few bad apples.
The tragedy that led to the Adames lawsuit in Illinois occurred eight years ago, when 13-year-old Billy Swan aimed and fired a Beretta pistol at a friend who had come over to play, Joshua Adames, who also was 13. The gun belonged to Billy’s dad, a Cook County sheriff’s deputy. Billy had taken out the gun’s clip before aiming it, believing that would make it harmless. A bullet that had remained in the gun’s chamber killed Joshua.So is Billy's dad hoping to make a buck off his incompetent complicity in the death of a child? That's probably the most disgusting act of blaming others I've ever read about. Seriously.
Billy’s parents sued Beretta, among others, contending that the gun manufacturer failed to warn users of this kind of pistol that removal of the magazine did not make it safe. [More]
Asst. Fire Chief Shot By Police Officer in Court...Here, Mr. Harris...this might help you understand.
“I don't understand why they had to shoot him if there were 7 police officers in the courtroom and he's only one man, and he's not armed, I don't understand why they shot him,” Samuel Harris said. [More]
"This used to be America."That an utter boob like this can hold any job with authority over others is appalling.
"It ain't no more, OK?"
Which means these are the people to contact.Parents Fatally Shot While Children Slept...Yeah, no kidding.
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority officials are fighting to keep a weapons ban on their properties, but say for now it's a losing battle. [More]
A Miami cop tasked with taking Crime Stoppers tips had other plans, authorities say, instead taking nearly $15,000 in reward money for himself and two friends. [More]And naturally:
The tips generally came in from the northern part of the county, and the rewards were picked up in the southern half. Some involved a county gun bounty program.Who could ever have predicted such programs lent themselves to abuse...?
An Essex County corrections officer shot and critically injured her boyfriend, then held police at bay for nearly two hours until turning the gun on her infant son, fatally wounding the baby before killing herself...[More]Thank goodness New Jersey exempts "Only Ones" from their new one-gun-a-month law because they're so much more stable and trustworthy than the rest of us...
So why is it we'd have never known about this story at all if we relied on the "mainstream media"? See for yourself what a Google News search yields.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column highlights yet another "sin of omission" by the establishment press.
Now compare that with something really important to keep the sovereign public informed on, say, "Twilight" or "Jon & Kate Plus 8"...
Aside from blogs and forums frequented mainly by activist gun owners, our fellow citizens would never know the Friesen story happened. Most still don't and never will. [More]
Samuel Mason, a Patriot captain in command of Fort Henry on the Ohio frontier, survives a devastating Indian attack on this day in 1777. [More]
Probation, loss of a gun and a $25 fine? And a misdemeanor instead of multiple felonies? Why would ATF settle for that when they apparently had him slam-dunked for serious time at Club Fed? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the extent the government will go to destroy a man--until their practices come under scrutiny...
On August 30, 1777, Morgan joined the Northern Army under Maj. General Horatio Gates during Gates' campaign against Maj. General John Burgoyne. [More]
Apparently, you're a hate group if they hate you. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the real haters.
General Washington with a very numerous Army, is between Wilmington and the Head of Elke. How will make but a pitifull Figure. The Militia of four States, are turning out, with much Alacrity, and chearfull Spirits. The Continental Army, under Washington, Sullivan and Nash, besides is in my Opinion more numerous, by several Thousands, than Howes whole Force. I am afraid that He will be frightened and run on board his ships and go away, plundering, to some other Place. [More]
Hatewatch Headlines...Oath Keepers Gather Strength in Montana [More]Oath Keepers...?
As one of you said, I am of the IGeneration, educated and thus able to see anothers viewpoint - unlike, it seems, you lot! Guys like you should not even be allowed to carry toy guns!! [More]Yesterday we pointed out Gary S posting a comment to one of my Gun Rights Examiner columns. I don't encourage feeding trolls, but this child is just such an oblivious example of self-contradiction, I can at least stare...
Whoever broke into five take-home police cars overnight Tuesday made off with assault rifles after defeating the locked brackets holding the weapons in place. [More]See, this is why police should be the "Only Ones" who have "patrol rifles"--if someone untrained like you or I had them, we might do something stupid like leave them unguarded but visible overnight in our cars, and then who knows what evil might result...?
Plans to replace the traditional pint glass with one made of shatter-proof plastic will not be accepted by drinkers, the pub industry has warned. The Home Office has commissioned a new design, in an attempt to stop glasses being used as weapons. [More]Yeah, that'll work.
"Do you know of a reference to the Camp Perry matches where they have gunsmiths to handle malfunctions? Or any other such venue where they are used to shooters having guns that malfunction by firing a burst and then jamming? Time is of the essence on this." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column is a plea for help. I'm talking to you.
That the late Incursions of the Enemy & their Savages into the said county [Tryon], & upon a part of the County of Albany have reduced the Inhabitants to the utmost distress. The Harvests not yet gathered in are rotting upon the ground. The Grass uncut. The fallow Grounds not yet ploughed. The Cattle in a great measure destroyed." [More]
"He is a true champion of the Second Amendment," LaPierre said of Reid. [More]I've always thought in spite of his other Marxist tendencies, the demographics of Nevada forced Reid to be a fairly reliable pro-gun vote. So I'm curious to know why GOA rates him an "F"--all I can think of is his support for Obama and other parts of the leftist agenda have enough of a subversive back-door effect on gun rights that they wash out his more direct supporting actions. Regardless, not that I'll ever see it, but I'd be really curious to see how Harry would answer this. And even more curious to see how Wayne would answer this. [Via Brian F]
A sex trade ring in which young girls were allegedly pistol-whipped and forced from their homes into sexual slavery was broken up in Houston this week and several suspects are in custody.Only One ring to bind them...
Five people, including a former Houston police officer, were arrested...[More]
Came across this site quite by accident and cannot believe the intolerant attitude of some and the manner in which Dick's opinion is simply rubbished. Dick has a valid point and what is contained here does not constitute proof - it is hearsay and opinion. Why would anyone in their right mind want to go anywhere with a concealed gun or a unconcealed gun? Does a gun make you more of a macho man? A modern day Billy the Kid! I always thought that the pro gun groups were loony - this site and the attitudes of those that post on it proves it. [More]Thanks, Gary S. People like you do more to discredit yourself than anything I could possibly come up with.
Knowledge is the key to safe practices. Ignorance leads to tragedy. Provide age-appropriate gun training to those in your care. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column encourages education--for the children.
As most of the Men in this County have left their families at home and turned out in a spirited manner in defence of their Country, it is hoped that the Troops under your command will not in the least injure their property, by destroying their Fences, Corn, or Fruit. [More]
This isn't something you can wait on, or figure the other guy will do. Will you do something? Anything? [More]I've said it before--apathy is as great an enemy as opposition. Tonight's Gun Rights Examiner column attempts to give another push.
'Education' misspelled on CMS teacher coaster [More]If they were truly educated, they'd forget working out a deal with the vendor, make lemonade out of lemons and sell these things as a fundraiser to people who think it would be funny to own one.
"The bottom line is people simply should not have these things and that's why we have laws against them." [More]So does that mean that, unlike Soylent Green, "Only Ones" aren't people?
These are some of the same stupid laws that we have to follow — and some that are being proposed — for legal gun ownership. [More]Marc Folco addresses alcohol and firearms. Throw some tobacco in there and we could have a pretty good time--as long as we left government out of the mix.
The 10-year department veteran used a knife to threaten one man, then left. However, he returned a short time later, kicked foot [food?--DC] out of the man's hand and pointed the .45 caliber Glock semiautomatic handgun at his head. [More]I've been to Old Tony's many times. I also walked neighborhoods distributing flyers for Proposition E many years ago. The good sheeple of Redondo Beach decided that "Only Ones" like Officer Chong could be trusted with guns.
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has advised staff to replace the phrase “black day” with “miserable day”...If their governments were more niggardly, they wouldn't have money to waste on this foolishness...
The National Gallery in London believes that the phrase “gentleman’s agreement” is potentially offensive to women... [More]
"We're not looking to come across as being heavy-handed," he said. "We want to make sure that everybody knows what the rules of engagement are to help spur greater compliance, so that enforcement becomes less of an issue. But we're still going to enforce." [More]Thank goodness you're not being heavy-handed, Scott Wolfson.
As for those on "our side" who feel a compelling need to volunteer that the Heller decision combined with Militia Act intent now makes mandatory gun registration "legal," remember that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land." They and those who would exploit their "reluctant" admissions would do well to remember that some of us know you don't need to wear black robes and speak all the ritual judicial incantations to understand the intent behind our right to keep and bear arms-- and our commitment to preserving and restoring it. [More]Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column is the third part in a series necessitated by ostensible "pro-gun scholars and advocates" who seem to think mandatory gun registration would be constitutional. Fortunately, I get some expert help.
I've been advised that a special election primary will be held on Sept. 1, which is NEXT WEEK with a runoff in Nov. So it is critical that support be given NOW... [More]Today's first Gun Rights Examiner column is a special update to yesterday's article about a congressional candidate who's not afraid to take a hard line stance on the Second Amendment.
The officers commanding corps are to see that their men's arms are immediately cleaned and put in the best order possible; that the ammunition likewise be carefully inspected, and the proper number of rounds for each man completed; that the bayonets fix well; that the flints be screwed in fast, and every thing put in perfect readiness for action. [More]
We have a politician principled enough to give us what most will not: unequivocal answers on his support for the right to keep and bear arms. [More]I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column today to introduce you to a citizen running for public office with guts enough to answer this with no weasel words.
State Sen. R.C. Soles shoots one of two home intruders [More]What?
The Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, occurred on the 7th day of October, 1780, and resulted in the defeat of Lieutenant Colonel Ferguson, who commanded the royal forces, and the loss of his command, not one man escaping from the battle field. [More]Well, no one expected that outcome, now did they...?
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Metro Nashville, where hundreds are hit, hurt or killed by vehicles each year. [More]Not that we want to confuse "assault cars" with "patrol cars"...
Increased police presence pledged for Springfield [More]I guess the solution to violent crime is to give Chief Wiggums more power. Lord knows your chances of getting him to agree to this aren't guaranteed.
Of course there were militia rolls--you can't have a command without knowing who's in it. And of course commanders would ensure the men were properly equipped. It's hardly a surprise that some lists would have been kept verifying this. But this was applicable to militia service only. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column argues that some "pro-gun scholars and advocates" are really stretching when they opine the Militia Act established a precedent for gun registration.
August 25, 1777
Washington marches toward Wilmington, Delaware, in an attempt to block the British advance on Philadelphia. [More]
Fellow patrons had their cellphones temporarily confiscated to prevent pictures from being taken. [More]The nerve of these people.
The Mason-Dixon Polling and Research survey, reported Sunday in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, showed GOP candidate Danny Tarkanian leading Sen. Harry Reid by 49 percent to 38 percent. [More]As far as Harry Reid goes, the NRA is significantly more impressed with him than GOA is. The reality is, NRA is probably not going to give up their relationship with the majority leader over a challenger.
A retired Lorain police sergeant has said that when he was on the force, his fellow officers engaged in “nonconsensual sexual misconduct” with members of the public while they were on duty and weren’t meaningfully disciplined for it, according to court documents filed Wednesday. [More]Nonconsensual sexual misconduct”?
The effect of the new law is that now even non-violent felons are prohibited from possessing any firearms and also from buying firearms (TCA 39-17-1316) and also from having a handgun carry permit (TCA 39-17-1351) even if they have previously had their full rights of citizenship restored by a Tennessee court. They cannot hunt with a firearm. They cannot have a firearm in their home for self-defense. They cannot work as an armed guard. They cannot work in an armed law enforcement position.How did this happen?
They are unindicted felons instantly on July 1, 2008 whose names are in many state databases as firearms owners. [More]
Apparently, the current NRAILA lobbyist chooses not to consult me or to my knowledge any other practicing Tennessee attorney with experience in these areas.Well, perhaps "the current NRAILA lobbyist" has superior credentials...? I'd think working for the Council on Foreign Relations would count for something...
Where I can and do disagree is with any representation that the Founders would have considered mandatory gun registration constitutional. These were the people who wrote "shall not be infringed" into the Second Amendment, and they did not delegate to government any power over gun ownership. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column disagrees with some "reluctant... 'pro-gun scholars and advocates'" who, for reasons of their own, feel compelled to make unwarranted public concessions to the enemy.
General Greene's and Genl. Stephen's divisions are to march to morrow morning at four o'clock precisely, if it should not rain, towards Wilmington, and encamp on the first good ground beyond Naaman's creek. All the horse are likewise to march at the same time, and proceed to Wilmington, and encamp on the first good ground there, or in their neighbourhood thereof. [More]
There’s an old bumper sticker that says "Ted Kennedy’s Car Has Killed More People than My Gun." Perhaps it’s time to create one that says "Sara Lee Has Killed More People than the Manson Family." And to wonder why they don’t focus on controlling their product quality instead of our guns. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner posts an old article a magazine feared to publish. I posted this several years ago on WarOnGuns, but most readers will not have seen it before.
On August 23, 1777, Arnold was told of the success of his agent's mission. He next received word from Colonel Gansevoort that St. Leger was retreating. [More]
Two truisms come to mind that Arthur's anti-gun adventure confirms: Write what you know and there's no fool like an old fool. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an ignorant old fool.
August 22, 1777
British Colonel Barry St. Leger abandons Fort Stanwix for Canada as Arnold's forces approach. [More]
Metro Gang Strike Force members committed crimes by taking home property that had been seized during their police operations...The property included flat- and large-screen TVs, laptops and other computer equipment, electronics and recreational items such as water scooters. [More]No doubt just a few bad apples. I mean, only a third of them were "implicated."
Part of my job as Founder is to extend invitations for people to speak at these events. Recently, I invited a famous Second Amendment activist. I asked him to spend five minutes on stage. He said he would be very happy and honored to attend the Second Amendment March ... but only if we paid him $40,000. [More]Not that I consider myself to be in the exalted rank of important bigshot 2A luminaries, but I feel like I'm pushing things asking people to share GRE links...
A tip of the hat to those who have stirred the debate. [More]Larry Pratt puts the armed protester brouhaha into proper perspective.
A suspended Shafter police officer is facing felony assault charges after videotaping himself clubbing a prone suspect who didn't resist, officers said Wednesday. [More]And then he falsified the police report? Why that's unheard of!
An embarrassed Sheriff Gary Painter fired one Midland County deputy and suspended three others without pay after a scantily dressed waitress holding a rifle posed for photographs on the hood of a patrol vehicle. [More]Now hold the damn phone here a second--the "Only Ones" magical "patrol rifle" juju is so powerful that one given to a ("Twin Peaks"!) pseudo-Hooters gal by DUI-eligible boobs with badges is a mere "rifle", but if you or I have one while we're stone cold sober it would instantly become a "semiautomatic mass killing machine"...?
West Palm Beach police officer who beat handcuffed suspect gets job back...
In June, Schwartz and Graham were arrested on misconduct charges after an investigation by state and federal authorities found they falsified police reports after the May 2008 beating. [More]
Citizens are children, you see. And children need guardians.
The adults, that is, the government, must keep grown-up things away from them.
For their own good. [More]
The Conduct of Genl Howe is extremely embarrassing. He left the Capes of Delaware the 31st Ulto. and having never been heard of since the 7th Inst. off Sinapuxent. It was generally beleived here, that he had passed the Capes of Virginia, and that Charles Town in South Carolina was the object of his expedition. We were so fully persuaded of this, and convinced of the impracticability of affording it succour in time from this Army, that a Resolution was come into this Morning, to move to morrow towards Hudson's River, if approved by Congress, to avail ourselves of any advantages, circumstances might point out. The destination of the Fleet, if for Chesapeak Bay, must soon be known, and the Army will remain here, till further intelligence is obtained on the Subject. At present, I think it not unlikely, that their appearance off the Capes is to amuse and that their designs may yet be against Charles Town. [More]
They wouldn't let May out of jail for three months until tests proved the so-called drugs were candy.And the "Only Ones'" War on Everything continues...
While May was behind bars, the Kissimmee Police Department towed his car and auctioned it off. He lost his job and was evicted. [More]
Just one gripe. They edited my letter ... I called it the "Daley/Pfleger" mantra. They dropped the Pfleger.Maybe they're afraid of being "snuffed out".
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman, the mother of a 12-year-old girl, has been locked up in a Virginia jail for three weeks and could remain there for at least another month. Her crime? Blogging about the police. [More]How dare a mere subject presume to monitor the exalted "Only One" drug warriors.
MSLSD crops the video of the guy in Arizona to obscure the fact that he is black and then Contessa Brewer and her crew of spit bubble blowers go on about how white people are carrying guns around presidents of "color."Not surprising.
A little background:
The guy carrying the gun is black - not white.
The event is no where near Obama.
The guy carrying the gun cleared this with the police department ahead of time.
Open carry of firearms in Arizona is legal.
“I instinctively slid [my gun] off my belt and placed it in the center console, and armed the alarm,” Brown said. “I didn’t want to take it in. I was only going in for a hot second.” [More]Understandable attitude for an "Only One" with his eye trained to see potential crime scenes in his jurisdiction. We all know nothing bad ever happens in stores or their parking lots.
As usual, the major players are all silent on voicing their position on the nominee. If past actions are any indication, they'll only enter into the controversy if dragged kicking and screaming by the grassroots, which generally means too late to change the outcome. Their apologists may point to the recent setback on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation, and come up with all kinds of excuses why the realpolitik course is avoidance. [More]
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