GRE Round Up for December 23

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

Mike Stollenwerk/DC:

• When Santa brings guns for kids

Dave Workman/Seattle:

• Local criminal cases not exactly typical of the ‘Christmas Spirit’

Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Albuquerque Libertarian
• Cochise County Libertarian
• Conservative
• LA Anti-Establishment
• Michigan Firearms

A Sticky Situation

Remember when I asked:

I wonder if an NRA sticker would do it? Is this not a real-world example to prove the answer is "Yes"?

It's already happened.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Sweet Enough

A diabetic suffering "a medical emergency caused by dangerously low sugar levels" was pulled over by Hamilton County Sheriff's officers, Tasered repeatedly, "violently dragged from the vehicle, thrown on the ground, kicked in the head by a boot, and stomped mercilessly while lying on his back," the man claims in Federal Court. [More]

Yeah, these damn people who can't control their own body chemistry piss me off, too.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Experiencing Wedded Bliss Enough

He said, "Don't scream and you won't get hurt," but the woman thought he might be someone she knew playing a prank on her, deputies said. [More]

That's seriously twisted. It would never even enter the mind of anyone I know.

Why was it the very first thought the "Only One's" wife had?

[Via Ed M]

TWIC! SWAC!

Sorry, they're not Batman sound effects... [Read and Read]

Nice to know the guy everybody reports in to on this is immune from the requirements...

[Via David O]

We're the Only Ones Certifiable Enough

A deputy had knowingly operated the Golden Eagle II radar unit to clock speeds and write traffic tickets even though he lacked the mandated certification and training.

Making matters worse, the deputy, Steven Gagnon, repeatedly lied about his certification status to his supervisors, the commander said. [More]

So what can we conclude about the character of someone who would lie in order to extract revenue from citizens under color of authority? And what should the proper response be when waylaid by an armed highwayman?

[Via Portly Pirate]

They Don't Even Pretend Any More...

...to actually report, as opposed to giving the antis an exclusive forum. [Read]

I've thought of a new joke:

What's the difference between an "Authorized Journalist" and a domestic enemy?

I'm having trouble coming up with a humorous punch line.

We're the Only Ones Unidentified Enough

The city of Plano faces a lawsuit levied by the family of the man who was accidentally shot and killed by a Plano police sergeant in October...

The officer, who was a part of an undercover narcotics unit, has not been identified yet and is still on administrative leave as the police continue with an internal investigation stemming from the incident. [More]

What do you think the chances are you'd remain anonymous and on paid leave if you accidentally killed an "Only One"?

Gee, Whatever Can Be Done?

Three masked gunmen storm a local bank, terrifying tellers and customers. Investigators released surveillance photos in hopes of getting the violent robbers off the street.

The men robbed the Fifth Third Bank at Lorain Avenue and Fulton Road in Cleveland just before 3:00 p.m. Friday. [More]

You know, Fifth Third Bank...

At what point do these enablers become liable...?

We're the Only Ones Held Accountable Enough

A former special agent with the Cleveland Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives pleaded guilty to stealing money that had been seized during the execution of a federal search warrant. [More]

Just one bad apple in the BATFU barrel, right?

I wonder how many lives this criminal has ruined in the mean time?

Henny Youngman Redux

Doctor, it hurts when I do this.


Then don't do that.

Celebrities. Is it any wonder their political opinions mean so much to us?

"Millions"

More than 18 months after U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspectors were supposed to start enforcing stringent ID requirements at the nation's land borders, millions of travelers are still being admitted without passports or other secure IDs, a new government audit shows. [More]

"Millions."

If that doesn't prove the whole thing is an illusion, nothing does.

Remember that as they grope your junk. And when the next mass attack happens. And when the government uses that as the excuse to impose further controls on you.

Illegal Possession

At first I was going to point out the absurdity when they called this creature an "educator," but then I realized that's exactly what she's done here...[Read]

[Via lots of you]

El Paso Times on ‘automatic weapons’ purchases: Ignorance or deception?

Liars or incompetents. There’s no third way here.  Unless you want to include “lazy.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some lazy, incompetent liars.  You know, typical anti-gun "Authorized Journalists"...

Also watch a Christmas special and refuse to spend another dime.

Do something truthful and special, and spend a moment sharing the link?

This Day in History: December 23

The troops from New York, under the command of Lt. Colonel Archibald Campbell, arrive at Tybee Island on December 23, 1778. They are a month late. Forces from St. Augustine under the command of Augustine Prevost join them. Together they march on Savannah. [More]