Monday, January 23, 2012
Constitutional Crisis?
Sen. Rand Paul ‘detained’ by TSA in Nashville, TSA denies [More]
It doesn't matter what they call it, in this case, he may really be an exempt "Only One" on the basis of Constitutionally-required separation of powers:
The Senators and Representatives shall ...be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.
I'm not a lawyer, but it will be interesting to see if this is an issue. Reps have made such claims for much more far-fetched reasons...
‘Gun for Hire’ radio host takes NJ anti-gun laws personally--as we all should
"My wife Diane actually walked into the house as scumbags were ripping my gun safe out of the wall and they fled-- thank God, leaving her unharmed-- but rattled." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column gives a first-hand account of how Garden State "gun control" endangers the good and empowers the bad. Also, if you haven't heard of it before, add a great radio show to your list of invaluable resources.
A Numbers Game
The Right to Bear Arms: Over 10,800,000 Guns Sold in the USA in 2011 [More]Question: How many of those purchasers are lifting a finger to help make sure things stay that way?
Just in Case You Were Wondering...
These are the "domestic enemies" the Founders warned us against. [Read]
Who Needs a Gun in Church?
Nigeria: Believers Gunned Down "while their eyes were closed in prayer." [More]Besides, if you shot back at armed "Boko Haram Muslim fanatics" bent on slaughter, "brother's keepers" Colin and Lori would call you an "executioner."
So I guess it's a good thing that's not an option.
We're the Only Ones Not Work-Related Enough
Connecticut police officer fights for answers after being told his life-saving attempt not 'related' to work [More]Gee, they have no duty to rescue people. Where have we heard that before?
Una Verdad Incómoda
One Mexican State Bordering The US Was Deadlier Than All of Afghanistan Last Year [More]Say, I've got a swell idea! Let's ensure their freedom of movement to our side and walk guns over to theirs!
Nutter Gun Control
While trying to choke off the supply of illegal guns, the city must also work to cut the demand for them, as Nutter noted in his inaugural speech. [More]And of course, if Nutter and his promoters at The Inquirer have their way, they'll all be illegal--except the ones controlled by the violence monopoly. That way, guys like this will have even less of a chance!
Right Bill, Wrong Proponents?
"I won't vote for anything associated with the South Dakota Gun Owners," said Abdallah, of Sioux Falls.
Gosch, of Rapid City, said, "The merit of the bill is something I support, but I can't support this bill because one backer is the South Dakota Gun Owners."
The House Judiciary Committee voted the bill down 7-5.
Both Gibson and Abdallah say they have an A-plus rating from the National Rifle Association, which gives grades to lawmakers according to their support for the right to bear arms. [More]
But they'll ignore their oaths of office, vote against a bill that expands those rights and let it tank regardless of its merit because they don't like one group of constituents promoting it? And make sure they publicly disparage a smaller competitor group to their patrons in the process?
I wonder what kind of points they earned for that? It sounds more to me like someone didn't want the bill to pass for reasons of their own...
Wishful Thinking
I, for one, do not want people to think of New Hampshire as the Lock and Load State, but as the safest state in the nation.
State Rep. Rich DiPentimaPortsmouth [More]
Someone needs to explain to idiot Rich here that his stupid little denial-based fantasy will produce just the opposite results.
I guess the Free State Project has a ways to go, with fascists like this still holding office...?
Johnny-Come-Lately
Rohrabacher: Holder ‘seems arrogant,’ needs to resign over Fast and Furious [More]NO! Dammit!
Haven't heard "Boo" from this guy or most of the others making similar noises, and now all of a sudden they want to blunder in, take over, and squander a chance to achieve much more.
Down But Not Out
Storms have temporarily closed Sipsey Street. The power is out so new posts will be delayed until it comes back on.
Mike will be rejoining us as soon as he is able.
We're the Only Ones "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" Enough
According to reports, investigators say the officer had been arguing with his girlfriend on the phone before he shot himself. [More]Just the guy to have exclusive armed authoritah in Furious Mike Paradise.
Everybody who's ever had a relationship go sour, raise your hand.
Funny, I don't see any guns in them...and it's not because of any MAIG edicts.
In any case, somebody may want to mention this to Susan and Brian.
