[I]t looked to some like ATF may have been taking its legal obligation more seriously than previously recognized. But the operative phrase is “looked like,” because some "in the know" maintain the appearance is calculated and deceptive, and that this fits an established and cynical pattern of abuse. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report consults someone who knows how to read between the lines.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
ATF damage control on whistleblowers raising new concerns
The Gun Offender Registry
Maryland’s attorney general ruled in late June that the list must also be made public. [More]Yeah--just like we do with perverts!
Hey burglars and home invaders--want to know where you're practically guaranteed to find a gun?
I can't believe everyone involved in this is actually that stupid--many of them, yes, but there is calculation at work here, too, by those who not only don't mind seeing people get killed when their policies go into play, but who are counting on that to advance their agenda.
Just like with Gunwalker.
[Via Kate B]
"The Second Amendment is My Gun Permit"
No it's not.
I just saw that stupid quote again in an email solicitation and was reminded about how much it bugs me when people say it, because those who haven't thought things through believe it and then use it themselves.
I just saw that stupid quote again in an email solicitation and was reminded about how much it bugs me when people say it, because those who haven't thought things through believe it and then use it themselves.
We're the Only Ones Forging Ahead Enough
According to documents filed in the case, from October 2007 through mid-December 2011, Klotz embezzled a total of $43,190 from a Confidential Human Source (CHS) fund that is used by the FBI to develop information about criminal activities. Klotz submitted 66 false CHS payment receipts on which he forged the signature of at least one of seven special agents of either the FBI or the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. [More]Over four years...?
Say, that's some control system they've got there...
I wonder if anyone else has taken advantage of it?
Reese Family Update
Here's an update to yesterday's column. A family spokesperson is pleased with the results of yesterday's court proceedings, and believes the defense did a great job discrediting the prosecution's case.
What's important is whether or not a jury, which does not have the same loyalty or emotional investment, will feel the same way.
What's important is whether or not a jury, which does not have the same loyalty or emotional investment, will feel the same way.
We're the Only Ones Speedy Enough
The driver got out of the vehicle and Fowler drew her weapon, and she then recognized him as Officer Marc Thompson, who laughed and said it was a joke. [More]Haha. Good one! Especially the getting fired part.
I'll bet the wives just laughed and laughed.
Still, why no ticket?
[Via Kevin Starret]
The Knockout Kings
So will suggesting that certain conditions warrant escalating alert and response preparation levels get one pegged as less than tolerant? [Read]
I hope so.
I hope so.
Learning from the Past...Or Not
"We have cancer patients, Iraq War veterans and Nobel Prize winners all forced to undergo rigorous security checks before getting on an airplane," said Rogers, "and at the same time, ten years after 9/11, there are foreign nationals in the United States trained to fly just like Mohammed Atta and the other 9/11 hijackers did, and not all of them are necessarily getting a security background check." [More]Along with the open border and the sieve that passes for port security, this kind'a makes me wonder about credit claims for why we haven't had a major terror attack on our soil since 9/11.
