Second, where does this guy get off, dictating away the right to keep and bear arms? Who first decided there was a “need” to do this? Who authorized it? What is the approval process? Did it have to go beyond a district manager? What other federal agencies think they have this power? Can any bureaucrat declare himself the boss of you, or does one need to be a certain pay grade? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report smells something burning, and it's not what the hippies are smoking or torching.
Friday, August 31, 2012
BLM declares Burning Man Second Amendment-free zone
We're the Only Ones Crotchety Enough
A South Los Angeles woman who had dropped her two children off at a police station later died after an encounter with officers in which one of them kicked her in the groin. [More]That'll teach her to go to them for help!
Easily Offended
Good grief. If anyone takes offense at this, maybe the problem isn't the group they belong to--maybe it's just them. [Read]
And speaking of "Going Dutch," Vanderboegh exposes more regressive tilting at windmills and the latest finger sticking in Chris Matthews. I guess we need to start using "Chicago-Americans" or some such, lest we be tarred with the dreaded "R" word.
And speaking of "Going Dutch," Vanderboegh exposes more regressive tilting at windmills and the latest finger sticking in Chris Matthews. I guess we need to start using "Chicago-Americans" or some such, lest we be tarred with the dreaded "R" word.
A Nun, a Minister and a Rabbi Walk into a Panel...
...and show just how dangerous perceived moral authority without knowledge and wisdom can be. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Strapped Enough
After they were arraigned, mother and son returned home to find "dildos" placed around the house by police [More]Hey, maybe they were club members...
[Via Kevin Starrett]
Seduction of the Innocents
I wish I could find a clip from one of the "Airplane" movies, where they were parodying the old coffee commercial where you could hear what the characters were thinking. The father 's thoughts were along the lines of "How was I to know she was only 14? Besides, she wanted it. They all want it. Every one of them. All the time."
That's what this unmitigated creepy old pervert reminds me of.
That's what this unmitigated creepy old pervert reminds me of.
Always Think Forfeiture Redux*
Yet another agency gets authority to seize cash that might have something to do with drugs. [More]Quibble: I would replace "gets" with "usurps."
We want something from Holder and he tells us to go to hell.
He wants something from us and he puts us through hell.
And in true dictatorial fashion:
AG Holder’s rulemaking announcement declared that such changes are exempt from the general notice and comment requirements because the department determined that the change does not affect individual rights and obligations.* For those of you who might not remember...
AG Holder also declared that this rule change lacks sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement.
We're the Only Ones Overwhelming Enough
With a helicopter gunship overhead and drug-sniffing dogs on the ground, about 100 law enforcement officers swarmed a Wilmington neighborhood late Tuesday...[More]Hey, they got 14 sex offenders on parole violation, "pornography, cocaine, marijuana and an unauthorized knife"!
No Firearm Owner is Safe
Jeff and Chris Knox tell WND readers about the case of John Shipley. [Read]
This Day in History: August 31
I have this Day received from General Gates Despatches, containing the disagreeable Intelligence of the total Defeat of the Army under his Command; Copies of which are enclosed. A most unhappy Event, and unexpected immediately after the Intelligence we had just received of the several Advantages gained by our Troops in that quarter. We have no particular Account of the Numbers killed or taken. Report saith that Generals Smallwood & Gist and Colonel Armand are among the slain, and that Baron de Kalb is wounded & a Prisoner. We wish for more particular Intelligence than General Gates's Letter before it is published by Authority. [More]
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Second Amendment bloggers share concerns over training police for domestic war
A training program for civilian police by the United States Marine Corps has caused concern among liberty activist/Second Amendment-supporting bloggers, resulting in a call to demand accountability from the Marines and from Congressional representatives...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report asks what else the class is taught...
We're the Only Ones Well-Grounded Enough
LAPD officers slam cuffed woman to ground [More]Hey, they wanted fo go home at the end of their shift [Fist Bump! Yay!]
"This is About Public Safety..."
...and guaranteeing it for those who count on helpless prey. [Read]
Thank Mayor Jackie Holcombe and her fellow Councilgeese, predators. People with such childish illusions belong on playgrounds, not in positions of "authoritah."
Michael Schlink looks like the only member with a brain in his head and the integrity to remember his oath of office.
Thank Mayor Jackie Holcombe and her fellow Councilgeese, predators. People with such childish illusions belong on playgrounds, not in positions of "authoritah."
Michael Schlink looks like the only member with a brain in his head and the integrity to remember his oath of office.
Glad to See Craigslist is Good for Something...
...besides meeting your attackers and contracting STDs.
This is pretty funny. I love the enlarged ears. [Read]
[Via Len Savage]
This is pretty funny. I love the enlarged ears. [Read]
[Via Len Savage]
Good Answer
It beats "because I can" in terms of resonating with those who might never have considered the scenario. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Flushed Enough
A gun belonging to a member of Mitt Romney's U.S. Secret Service detail was found unattended in the bathroom of the candidate's charter plane Wednesday afternoon. [More]Project Gunwiper? At least CBS can legitimately claim they broke this story.
That's one career down the crapper--or should be. What is it about sh...y "Only Ones"?
To Whom It May Concern
So sorry to hear about [INSERT NAME HERE] [More]
One of the most heart-wrenching scenes in Mel Gibson's brilliant "We Were Soldiers" deals with the way death notices were delivered to the wives.
I'll not ask my mother how her parents got the news about her kid brother, my Uncle Nick. Some years back a friend went to Italy to visit relatives living near Nettuno and took a photo of his grave. This was over 50 years after the fact and it still made her weep.
I saw McCain seemingly making the case for Syrian intervention last night in his RNC speech and wondered why he was not pelted off the stage instead of cheered.
One of the most heart-wrenching scenes in Mel Gibson's brilliant "We Were Soldiers" deals with the way death notices were delivered to the wives.
I'll not ask my mother how her parents got the news about her kid brother, my Uncle Nick. Some years back a friend went to Italy to visit relatives living near Nettuno and took a photo of his grave. This was over 50 years after the fact and it still made her weep.
I saw McCain seemingly making the case for Syrian intervention last night in his RNC speech and wondered why he was not pelted off the stage instead of cheered.
This Day in History: August 30
One of America’s greatest generals for capturing Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and leading the charge at Saratoga, he felt unappreciated, so AUGUST 30, 1780, General Benedict Arnold conspired with British General Clinton to surrender West Point for 20,000 pounds, equivalent to one million dollars today. [More]
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Attorney’s analysis of Project Gunrunner report shows admission of gunwalking
This is a succinct summation of many points citizen journalist Mike Vanderboegh shared with readers of his Sipsey Street Irregulars blog in comprehensive analyses in May and August of last year, but Hardy’s reminder is timely and serves to help get this information not just out there for cognizance of Congressional investigators and the general public, but also, through an appeal he wrote at the end, to another important group of people. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes an old report and also reveals some breaking hearsay about the pending OIG report currently under review.
Signs of the Times
Yes, I am aware of the story of the deaf child signing his name being found objectionable by his preschool--thank you to all of you who have sent me various links. [Read]
I'm not going to have time to do anything more than this post, but that's OK because the news is all over the place, and the hoplophobes really did us a huge favor: Everyone can see how childish the supposed "adults' in this situation are, and it's like a gift to where even uninvolved people can see how ridiculous and paranoid the public education bedwetters are.
I did get involved briefly yesterday when this came to my attention, but confined my posts to social media sites aimed at the school spokesflack and trying to get some answers:
I'm not going to have time to do anything more than this post, but that's OK because the news is all over the place, and the hoplophobes really did us a huge favor: Everyone can see how childish the supposed "adults' in this situation are, and it's like a gift to where even uninvolved people can see how ridiculous and paranoid the public education bedwetters are.
I did get involved briefly yesterday when this came to my attention, but confined my posts to social media sites aimed at the school spokesflack and trying to get some answers:
The Great Amerikan Smokeout
Whoever tweets for CGSV is off his meds again. [Read]
Why would you have to smoke out people who aren't hiding?
And how come monopoly of violence freaks never mention the kind of smoke what they advocate is notorious for?
Why would you have to smoke out people who aren't hiding?
And how come monopoly of violence freaks never mention the kind of smoke what they advocate is notorious for?
Meanwhile, Over in the Tolerance and Diversity Camp
In truth, they loathe themselves because they know they deserve to be loathed. [Read]
Don't Think of It as a "Repeat"
Think of it as a "pre-aired show." I'm sure many will be hearing about it for the first time now anyway.
Here's what we talked about, which includes the embedded video of the program.
And here's how to see it on the big screen:
Here's what we talked about, which includes the embedded video of the program.
And here's how to see it on the big screen:
Showtimes - Available on DIRECTV and DISH NETWORK on the Pursuit Channel
Wednesdays
2:00pm PST
5:00pm EST
Thursdays
10:00pm PST
Fridays-Shooting Destination Night
6:00pm PST
1:00am EST/ 9:00pm EST
DIRECTV Channel 604 PRST
DISH NETWORK Channel 240 HUNT
A Little Bird Told Me...
Can't We All Get Along?
Let's see, they support usurping our fundamental rights and call us names, and we're the ones who aren't civil? [Read]
As for drowning out the pledge, maybe it was rude, or maybe it was intended as a protest more like this.
As for drowning out the pledge, maybe it was rude, or maybe it was intended as a protest more like this.
Blinding Us with "Science"
According to the Heritage Foundation report, the Brennan Center used biased questioning to obtain their desired result concerning minority voters – a result that is actually contradicted by footnotes buried in the Brennan report itself. [More]In other words fraud and deceit? Who'da thunk?
Those using their arguments--and by that I mean Eric Holder and pals--have still never answered why this doesn't discriminate. And they never will.
That's because they're a bunch of damned liars and they know they can't.
This Day in History: August 29
At the same court Asa Snow, soldier in the 12th. Massachusett's regiment was tried for "Disobedience of orders and attempting the life of Captain Allen 41 in the execution of his duty by stabbing him with a fixed Bayonet on the evening of the 7th. Instant" found Guilty of disobedience of orders, and attempting the life of Captain Allen by stabbing him with a fixed bayonet in breach of Article 5 section 18th. of the Articles of war and sentenced to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back. The Commander in Chief approves the sentence and orders it to be executed tomorrow morning at the Head of the regiment to which he belongs. [More]
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
A Bad Assumption
I assumed someone would help me... [More]And what did we learn from this, young student?
The Russians are Coming! The Russians are Coming!
Am I wrong in thinking these guys don't concern me as much as these guys?
A "Gun Control" Push that Went Away
What happened to waiting periods for guns? [More]They still want them--they just can't figure out how to make it happen with the time period extended to "forever."
A Crime Against Humanity
This century-long attack on important truths that benefit humanity, replacing them with contradictory information, constitutes one of the greatest crimes against humanity ever committed. [More]"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
Which brings to mind another quote, that gets to the core impediment to that:
"You really gotta wanna."
[Via bondmen]
We're the Only Ones Discharging Enough
NY Judge Rapped for Approving His Own Concealed Carry Permit, Accidental Gun Discharge in Chambers [More]What is it about judges discharging in court?
We're the Only Ones Maneuvering Enough
The tactics trainees take away from this course just may help save lives. [More]Whose lives? Why are our police forces preparing for domestic war? Why aren't such preparations the subject of publicized national hearings? How much of the training includes reminders of Constitutional restraints on government, the importance of oaths of office, a review of illegal orders and the duty to stand down from them...?
And why do the "Authorized Journalist" watchdogs come off more like enthusiastic commercial spokesmodels, whose job it is to sell us on the idea instead of question it?
[Via Kevin Starrett]
A Specific Measure
...not that anyone’s pointing to any specific measure that might have prevented Friday’s violence. [More]Well there is one measure that could have reduced the number of shooting victims, especially as there is no credible evidence the original shooter had it in for anyone other than his intended target: Disarm Furious Mike's "Only Ones."
The blood-dancing starts right in the first paragraph. And despite the buried admission that there is no "gun control" that would have worked, they're calling for more "gun control" and calling that "common sense."
What a wretched, non-nonsensical "editorial." I have a specific measure on what whoever wrote it can do with it.
The New Normal
Yeah, foaming-at-the-mouth lunatic rage wishing suffering and death on anyone who believes differently from them pretty much sums up regressive celebrity activists. [Read]
Funny--nothing on SPLC's "Hate Watch" site about 'em.
Think NBC would keep a conservative "star" in its stable who made similar endorsements?
Funny--nothing on SPLC's "Hate Watch" site about 'em.
Think NBC would keep a conservative "star" in its stable who made similar endorsements?
Monday, August 27, 2012
DC Bar Counsel punts Holder ethics complaint amidst conflict of interest concern
This is especially relevant and worrisome as [DC Bar] President Williamson made his strong personal feeling known in his inauguration speech, when he declared “Eric is a dear friend, and this nation is truly blessed to have a lawyer of his superb ability and exemplary integrity serving as the Attorney General.” [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner column asks what's the use of having cronies if you can't rely on cronyism?
"Like Firing Ten .30-06's at One Time"
Wow. I was laughing along with the shooters by the end of this. [Watch]
Except at $40/round, I don't think I'd be laughing paying for them.
[Via Louis V]
Except at $40/round, I don't think I'd be laughing paying for them.
[Via Louis V]
Last Night on Armed American Radio
A Little Bird Told Me...
Which could be an explosive story if it checks out...
Underestimating by an Order of Magnitude
What the hell does this guy think Social Security is? [Read]
When Frying Pans are Outlawed...
Evidently one of those high-capacity military-style Assault Skillets...[Read]
The Real Issue Behind the Empire State Building Shootings
The .45. [Read]
At least that's what The New York Times wants us to believe.
You know, that paper of record that executive editor Jill Abramson says has no bias...?
My initial King Kong reaction hasn't gone away. I want to reshoot the firing machine guns from biplanes scene from the point of view of the people in building and on the ground...
Related: Several readers have referred me to forums where they discuss how the NYPD re-engineered their Glocks to have a 12-Lb. trigger pull to be more like their old S&Ws--I saw the cite for "'SPECIAL REPORT: FIREARMS' from Law and Order, Vol. 51, No.8 August 2003" as the source for that, but I can't find it online so I emailed the author, who has not replied. But last night on "Armed American Radio," trainer Rob Pincus confirmed the story.
At least that's what The New York Times wants us to believe.
You know, that paper of record that executive editor Jill Abramson says has no bias...?
My initial King Kong reaction hasn't gone away. I want to reshoot the firing machine guns from biplanes scene from the point of view of the people in building and on the ground...
Related: Several readers have referred me to forums where they discuss how the NYPD re-engineered their Glocks to have a 12-Lb. trigger pull to be more like their old S&Ws--I saw the cite for "'SPECIAL REPORT: FIREARMS' from Law and Order, Vol. 51, No.8 August 2003" as the source for that, but I can't find it online so I emailed the author, who has not replied. But last night on "Armed American Radio," trainer Rob Pincus confirmed the story.
Limited City
Another member, Jessica Negron, had a 23-year-old son named Darren who had dealt drugs in the past but was trying to get his life in order after a few run-ins with the law. He sometimes carried a gun; his mother found this out when she tried to mediate a dispute between Darren and another guy who said he was afraid Darren would shoot him. But he was apparently not carrying the gun when he visited an illegal liquor store on a January night in 2011. He was shot once and died. [More]Dang. Sounds like what we need is a one-gun-a-month law and other infringements that only apply to people whose lives are already in order.
S&W ought to just get out. Plenty of other places would love to have them.
Understatement of the Year
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and law enforcement agencies has not fully succeeded in controlling the worst situation of law and order in the province from 2007 till to date. [More]3,000 murders, huh? So much for licensing and registration being a solution.
Railing Against Gravity
"Do we want to live in a society where the answer to violence is more violence?'' said Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. [More]When it's happening, what other answer is there?
And I love the way "objective" Authorized Journalist Dan Freedman gives us the choice between John Lott being either a nutty fraud or just plain wrong.
Could a licensed concealed gun carrier stop a tragedy?
Maybe, maybe not. It depends on the specific circumstances, but it happens all the time. At least he or she would have a chance, while both the defense-disparaging Dans would be relegated to popping their Rapexes in impotent terror, utterly useless to themselves and to all others except the killer.
Issa to question OIG head as ATF pores over report
That makes Issa’s warning against delay all the more understandable, and further validates claims made over the weekend to this columnist by a past-proven source that there are “a lot of closed doors” at ATF Headquarters, as Acting Director B. Todd Jones, Deputy Director Thomas E. Brandon, the Chief Counsel’s office and relevant staffers are “poring” over a report said to be over 400 pages long. [More]This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report notes an inspector about to be inspected.
This Day in History: August 27
Casualties: American: 5 killed, 15 wounded, 10 captured; British: 15 killed & wounded, 15 captured. [More]
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Tonight on Armed American Radio
Oh, and I'll be joining in at 9:30 to talk Gunwalker developments and other matters.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
The Schneiderman Postulate
If only we could disarm you, our Furious Mike Paradise "Only Ones" wouldn't shoot the wrong people. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Returning Fire Enough
Furious Mike Paradise. Empire State Building and guns-a-blazin'. No wonder this picture come to mind...
Police killed the suspect and at least nine others were wounded, some by stray police gunfire, city officials said. [More]
Shipley’s father asked Issa and Grassley to investigate son’s case
Longtime readers will recall it was only following a desperate (some would say “rude”) and very public appeal, first to Sen. Grassley’s staffers, and then to Rep. Issa, that both men involved themselves and the power of their offices in what was to become the Congressional investigation into Operation Fast and Furious. The approach was necessary because, sometimes, particularly when voices are weak, a bit of amplification is required just to get attention. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes some outstanding correspondence demanding a reply.
2A Rally
In Iowa. [Read]
The promo email said they were expecting "hundreds and hundreds."
I suppose if they were talking about anything important, they'd have a better turnout.
Wake up, gun owners.
What's the greater danger? Anti-gunners or the enemy within?
The promo email said they were expecting "hundreds and hundreds."
I suppose if they were talking about anything important, they'd have a better turnout.
Wake up, gun owners.
What's the greater danger? Anti-gunners or the enemy within?
Who'da Thunk?
Talks on transferring some of Afghanistan's arms surpluses to the U.S. border with Mexico have raised concerns some of them will end up in arsenals of drug cartels and organized crime. [More]What? You mean we can't even trust the "Only Ones"?
Ignorance is Strength!
More than a dozen students from Cleveland's George Washington Carver school stood in front of community leaders Thursday and pledged not to touch guns.
Many sealed their promise by putting a pink, green or blue handprint on a quilt that will hang in City Hall. [More]
And afterward, we gathered for a Play Dough play day!
John-ny! NO!
"Cleveland's National Council of Jewish Women"? More like "Bagel Brains."
You want to know about guns in someone's home? Enter uninvited.
Acceptable Losses
Call to Stiffen Laws Worries Town Built by Guns [More]It's sad, the way their elected "leaders" are screwing them, but I don't know why a company would stay in a state where it's not welcome. Too bad if Remington ends up leaving for friendlier environs, because there are many in Ilion who are not responsible for Cuomo.
Which may be why those who are wouldn't mind seeing them ruined...
Taking Names
“He said, they have the names addresses of every member of Congress, and the Senate, their wives, their children, the school that they go to, all the cabinet members, all of the head officials in Washington, all the officials in state governments. And he said, they will all be assassinated, quickly.” [More]It's tough to separate the noise from the signal. I bring you this link not to endorse it, but because it's a curiosity and a consideration. Still, why would the Russians be stupid enough to think that would paralyze those who won't bow to any enemy, foreign or domestic?
UPDATE:
Mike dusts off his old VHS copy of "Invasion USA."
And Kent wins the coveted Best Comment Award, and all the honors and fabulous prizes that go with it.
Heroes of the Fatherland
They totally set these things up, which have no chance of happening, and then act like they saved the Free World when a moron walks into their net trap. Hell, they should have added "low-yield tactical nuclear device" to their bullet list, and then they could have really exploited it in their presser's headline. [Read]
Hopes and Dreams
Outside of Capitol Hill and the ATF, analysts and activists were outraged, too. “If this is what the administration means by holding the decision-makers accountable, it’s fair to wonder what they’d consider ‘justice’ for the Terry family and other victims of Operation Fast and Furious to look like,” said gun-rights advocate David Codrea, who played a key role exposing the deadly federal scheme from the beginning. Codrea is one of many activists hoping to see wide-ranging criminal prosecutions of those involved in the scandal. [More]Well, one of a few, anyway. If we could just get the "Resign" crowd to shut up.
How Many Rapex* Users Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
Hey, if they're going after a Republican for ignorance, isn't it fair to go after a Democrat for intent? [Read]
Kind of explains this...
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Kind of explains this...
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This Day in History: August 24
August 24, 1780 Nelson's Ferry (Great Savannah), Santee River, Marion attacked British Soldiers conveying prisoners to Charleston. [More]
Thursday, August 23, 2012
GOA Radio Live
I'll be joining Bill Frady here this evening at 7 pm Eastern to talk about my recent columns.
Issa says ATF’s McMahon ‘will probably be referred for criminal prosecution’
“This is somebody who our reports said perjured himself before the Congress,” Issa charged. “We don’t understand why J.P. Morgan would hire somebody who’s lied to Congress, and will probably be referred for criminal prosecution.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at likely answers to suspicious questions.
The Probability Broach*
There's a "Wow!" in here, because Issa now says McMahon "will probably be referred for criminal prosecution." [Watch]
Maybe that's why the administration wanted their J.P. Morgan pals to get someone who could otherwise squawk and roll over to the Philippines, stat...I wonder what the probability is a good lawyer could find Extraditable Offense "loopholes", and how long he could drag things out for...?
*
Maybe that's why the administration wanted their J.P. Morgan pals to get someone who could otherwise squawk and roll over to the Philippines, stat...I wonder what the probability is a good lawyer could find Extraditable Offense "loopholes", and how long he could drag things out for...?
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We're the Only Ones Getting Off Easy Enough
Two former Richmond police officers who admitted they illegally bought guns for underage employees at an off-duty security company they operated - and then tried to obstruct a federal investigation to cover their tracks - won't have to serve time in prison, a federal judge decided Tuesday. [More]So can the rest of us get that deal, or is it maybe reserved for a special class of people?
Isn't it funny how the only time they go after one of their own is when it looks like they have something to hide?
[Via impizulu]
Code of Conduct
Yeah, that's what you guys need--emulate what's going on just to the south of you. [Read]
Keep it up and maybe you can reverse the equation.
It's not like we haven't seen what happens when El Paso gun dealers "voluntarily" cooperate fully with authorities to "stop Mexican gun crime."
And I love the rigged poll. Note there s no provision to go in the other direction on "gun laws" and get rid of some of the damn things. Classic Pynchon.
Keep it up and maybe you can reverse the equation.
It's not like we haven't seen what happens when El Paso gun dealers "voluntarily" cooperate fully with authorities to "stop Mexican gun crime."
And I love the rigged poll. Note there s no provision to go in the other direction on "gun laws" and get rid of some of the damn things. Classic Pynchon.
Underground Regulation?
Hell, I say let's bury it. Before they try to bury us. [Read]
Like they're trying to do, in yet another bit of subversion by despicable domestic enemy Mike "Der" Feuer.
What happened to that "home rule" the antis always resort to when more global easements eat away at their precious localized despotism? Oh, that's easy: These evil tyrants demand to rule you right down into your home.
Like they're trying to do, in yet another bit of subversion by despicable domestic enemy Mike "Der" Feuer.
What happened to that "home rule" the antis always resort to when more global easements eat away at their precious localized despotism? Oh, that's easy: These evil tyrants demand to rule you right down into your home.
We're the Only Ones "A Little Nervous in the Post-9/11 World" Enough
Commenting on the incident, Baltimore County police spokesman Bill Toohey told the Sun: “It’s a sign that we’re all a little nervous in the post-9/11 world.” [More]Yeah, if highly-trained and competent professional "Only Ones" react this way, you ought to see the hysteria armed and dangerous right-wing extremist hatriot gun nuts would go through if someone presented us with a two-dollar bill!
Yo, Bill: Is defending the indefensible really what you wanted to do with your life when you were young and idealistic? I hope you at least went home and got good and drunk and wept a bit from the guilt and shame of knowing you made such an asinine, ass-covering public statement as a function of your job--at least it would prove you have a conscience.
Except such an absurd and offensive stretch shows you really put some thought into coming up with an excuse that would play to the crowd. It shows you're seasoned at what you do.
[Via William T]
A Matter of Simple Policy
Police are searching today for a group of about 15 young people believed to have punched one passerby and robbed and beaten another in rapid succession on Virginia Commonwealth University's main downtown Richmond campus. [More]Let's just see what the "violence prevention policy" says we ought to do in such a situation...
VCU will not tolerate conduct or behavior at the University, including but not limited to...Yep, that kind of stuff is covered, the policy applies to "faculty, staff and students," ah, shoot, there are like nine other documents we need to read first, and three departments empowered to interpret policy (oh, thank Heaven--we can just "direct [our] policy questions to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services"), let's see..."Definitions"...there's a team...a committee...oh, good, they're telling us the difference between "threatening" and "violent" behavior so that next time this happens we can pull out the policy manual and verify what's what...oh, so that's the difference between a "student" and an "employee"...plus they helpfully define "workplace/educational setting" and...here we go, "Reporting threats and violence"...wait a sec, I thought this was a prevention policy...ah, here are some "responsibilities": Nope, looks like the University Safety Committee and the Threat Assessment Team can't help as things are going down, nor can the department, faculty, staff, students or police...
Wait, wait, maybe this is it: here's something buried back in that list of what they simply will not tolerate:
Possessing, brandishing, or using a weapon that is not required by the individual’s position while on state premises or engaged in state business...These are the people who would presume to educate the rest of us?
[Via William T]
A Matter of Simple Physics
DiStefano's message comes a day after Professor Jerry Peterson, chairman of the Boulder Faculty Assembly, told the Daily Camera that, under his own "personal policy," he plans to cancel class if he ever learns any of his students are carrying firearms. [More]I'm surprised, as a Physics professor, that he wasn't aware of what happens when you push too hard...
[Via William T]
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Strange Case of FBI Agent John Shipley
What follows is a summation of my coverage of the story of John Shipley. [More]Think of it as the "CliffsNotes version" of a convoluted story that spans years, takes all kinds of bizarre twists and turns, and is still unfolding.
McMahon not only one favored with ATF ‘sweetheart deal’
“In June 2007, the Office of Charge Card Management awarded the GSA SmartPay® 2 master contracts to Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, and U.S. Bank,” the General Services Administration website confirmed. “Yes, J.P.Morgan is our cc provider,” another agent confirmed, adding colorful expletives that can’t be repeated here. [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report follows up on today's earlier column with a look at some standard business practices that have prompted a prominent whistleblower to cry "foul."
Wacky Fast and Furious Conspiracy Theories
Pelosi: Civil Contempt Lawsuit Against Holder About Vote Suppression [More]Alrighty then.
Holding ‘Gunwalker’ figures ‘accountable’ evidently involves sweetheart deals
If this is what the administration means by holding the decision-makers accountable, it’s fair to wonder what they’d consider "justice" for the Terry family and other victims of Operation Fast and Furious to look like. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes it depends on what the meaning of the word "accountable" is.
Funny, I Don't See "Morally Challenged"...
Holder Justice Department Recruits Dwarfs, Schizophrenics, and the ‘Intellectually Disabled’ [More]Really.
Here they are car-pooling to a wrong-house raid.
[Via Michael G]
UPDATE: Vanderboegh would like to welcome you to Munchkin Land.