We're the Only Ones Having a Smashing Good Time Enough

The off-duty Chicago police detective involved in a fiery crash that killed two men this morning was drunk at the time, with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit of .08, sources said.

The 41-year-old officer is in police custody at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was being treated for injuries from the crash. The Tribune is not naming him because he has not been charged. [More]

And I'm sure both the police and The Trib would be equally solicitous for a non-"Only One," aren't you?

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

Obama Reaches Out to 'Moderate' Pirate Community

"For too long, America has been too dismissive of the proud culture and invaluable contributions of the Pirate Community. Whether it is their pioneering work with prosthetics, husbandry of tropical birds or fanciful fashion sense, America owes a deep debt to Pirates." [More]

That's pretty darn funny right there...

Behavior or Situations that Violate These Standards Include...

...possession of firearms or dangerous weapons... [More]

I bring this up because "the complete text of this policy is available in the office of the Vice President/Dean of Student Services," and you might have to crawl through some gunfire to get there to read it.

Do the "Ayes" Have It?

Voters in two Southern Illinois counties overwhelmingly said “yes” Tuesday to advisory referendums asking if the state should pass legislation permitting trained and licensed citizens to legally carry firearms. [More]

Who all thinks the urban-dominated legislature will let them? See, "home rule" only applies to ruling.

I just can't get excited over this. The whole majority rule on rights thing isn't something I've ever thought was a good idea. It's right down there on my list next to permits.

We're the Only Ones Twittering Enough

Man, this guy makes "The Only Ones Files" look hopelessly incomplete. [More]

I don't know if you need to be a Twitter member to see it.

[Via TS]

You Get What You Pay For

Free NRA membership. [More]

The Bylaws require dues to be set by the Board. This is another one of those times when having no oversight of board directors, no indication of what they believe or how they vote or even how to contact them, works against NRA members like me who think this is a bad idea.

I don't see where the antis will spin this any other way than a desperation move. And if I'd just shelled out membership dues, I'd be looking for a refund.

I'm sure there will be no shortage of members who will vehemently disagree with me, and point out how this will bear fruit when these trial members get involved and re-up.

Fine. But that still doesn't negate the observation that directors pretty much operate independently of any cognizance of those who elect them. And that we have no practical way to rate them when they're up for election.

I even saw it stated that doing so, particularly using Second Amendment fidelity as a guide, would not be..."pragmatic" wasn't the word, but that was the gist of it.

Oh, and another thing--why aren't the damn bylaws online? What purpose is served by not posting them? We can judge politicians by their adherence to the Constitution. It would be nice to judge directors by their adherence to the bylaws, particularly Article II, Section 1, and if you don't know what that says, you make my point.

We're the Only Ones Whining About Our Cut Enough

Sheriff's officials said they believe commissioners need to reconsider the cuts to the sheriff’s office and not condone vigilantes...

Sheldon said he's just warning criminals that people in Mason County have guns and know how to use them.

"You might expect a lead enema. I'm telling you, people in Mason County are fed up with crime. They know how to protect themselves," Sheldon said. [More]

So naturally, "Only Ones" with a vested economic interest publicly portray that as "vigilantism."

[Via TS]

We're the Only Ones Dealing Enough

A Transportation Security Officer trained to stop drugs and guns from getting onto airplanes is accused of dealing in drugs and guns. [More]

Well, he stopped them from getting onto airplanes, didn't he?

TSA "Only Ones". Is there anyone you'd rather take your shoes off for?

[Via Brian F]

OK, NOW What Do We Ban...?

Lice or karate? [More]

There's No Fool...

[F]ashionable as it is to always bash ATF, regardless of what they do, it should not be forgotten that ATF was instrumental in helping the unborn MG industry through its birthing pangs after GCA '68....Sorry to say, I am not a fan of Len Savage, especially with his current fight with ATF...[More]

I guess Len should just roll over and allow his property to be stolen and livelihood ruined and stop testifying on behalf of others so that your "helpful" BATFU buddies will leave you and yours alone...for now?

Everybody just stop fighting for your rights NOW and stop rocking the boat, right, "Old Timer"?

Y'know, there's a lot of truth in some old sayings...

A Gathering of Vultures

Mayors to explore roots of mass violence [More]

You might start with socialist regimes headed by criminal mayors...

Oh, and looky here:

"As a country, we seem to be more interested in the origin of tainted pistachios, peanuts and ice cream than the people who are being killed in our cities," says Tom Cochran, executive director of the mayors' group."

Not even hiding the fact that you're directly ripping off Brady Campaign "People Dead-Send Money" talking points, are you, Tom?

And through the implied solution, you reveal the true agenda: "Recall" guns.

Try it.

[Via Ambiguous]

Why are So Many 'Conservatives' Following Michael Savage?

I have never understood the Michael Savage phenomenon. He's loud, he's abrasive, and he's hardly the "conservative" so many apparently think he is. I guess tapping into the border issue has convinced some that he is a kindred spirit. For anyone who place the Constitution first, he is not.

Case in point, today's amazingly ignorant screed, "Why are the police outgunned?":

"So I put the question to the Savage Nation. Is it time to ban assault rifles? What are they really needed for?" [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows the true nature of an "obnoxious carnival barker" who essentially claims--if you read what he's saying--that the Second Amendment is useless.

This one is important to share, because corporate media foists him on a public that doesn't know any better and represents him as a leading conservative voice. Don't let him--or them--get away with it. Tell a friend?

Also meet an honorable Savage, see a reminder about a TV show you probably ought to watch, find out about a rally in Oregon, and, of course, get the very latest commentary from my fellow GREs.

This Day in History: April 10

Application has been made to me, by the State of Massachusetts for part of the Blankets lately arrived at Portsmouth from France. As I did not know, how you might have disposed of them, I thought my interfering in the matter might occasion some confusion, and therefore desired them to apply to your Agents in Boston, to whom I beg you will give orders to deliver them such a proportion as you think them intitled to. [More]