While some, like CNN founder Ted Turner, see an increase in military suicides as “good” because, as he told Piers Morgan (naturally), that will somehow pave the way for a more enlightened United Nations world policeman, people who are actually sane can debate on the effects of removing firearms from people committed to killing themselves, and the danger for abuse if government is allowed to essentially, by documenting such matters in its records, compile a list of active duty firearms owners, and in apparent contravention of funding proscriptions against such a database established by current law. That’s a discussion that needs to happen in the light, not behind closed doors. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes some people have a rather peculiar way of thanking other people for their service.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Military personnel gun rights surface in defense appropriations amendment debate
Can I Be an Honorary Terrorist?
I don't hunt, but I'd still like to get on the watchlist. [Read and laugh]
How Do You Say "Har!" with a Texas Accent?
Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship Texas Carbine, Corpus Christi, Texas Host James B. Towle and the Trigger Sports TV crew attend the Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship at Texas Carbine, the new shooting club in Corpus Christi. Watch as fast and challenging stages and great weather made for an unmatched event!
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Who Has the Final Say on Guns in Schools?
The final say? Those who are going to bring them there do. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Helping with Gun Violence Enough
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced Wednesday the city will hire 25 police officers within the next 6 months. The hope is that the additional manpower will help with the city's gun violence problem. [More]Yeah, especially with 13 of Cleveburg's finest on suspension for pumping out 137 rounds at unarmed suspects, they're going to need all the help with that they can get.
Hey, at least we're not Detroit.
We're the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough
Forget it Jake. It's Chi-Town. [Read]
That's funny. We know the name of the dog, of the owner, of the eyewitness... somehow or other, the "Authorized Journalist" failed to include the names of the brave public servants out there risking all to prote... uh...just what the hell is it they are doing out there...?
That's funny. We know the name of the dog, of the owner, of the eyewitness... somehow or other, the "Authorized Journalist" failed to include the names of the brave public servants out there risking all to prote... uh...just what the hell is it they are doing out there...?
A Haslam Exclusive
That's a pretty neat trick, being able to exclude and "compromise" others from the free exercise and enjoyment of their rights. [Read]
If he gets his way, he -- and those who go along with him -- will own the results.
Thank goodness no one has excluded or compromised on Bill!
If he gets his way, he -- and those who go along with him -- will own the results.
Thank goodness no one has excluded or compromised on Bill!
They're Serious
Not just gun control, but bridge control and window control and rope control and plastic bag control... [Read]
These hive insect fools are actually serious!
I thought it might be a joke at first, but they're serious.
These hive insect fools are actually serious!
I thought it might be a joke at first, but they're serious.
Just Imagine!
Yeah, and imagine what he could have done had he obtained box cutters, or fuel oil and fertilizer, or -- and this is really scary -- gasoline! [Read]
Oh no! We can't trust anybody!
What the @#%*s in the water cooler there at the Courant?
Oh no! We can't trust anybody!
What the @#%*s in the water cooler there at the Courant?
Imaginary Friends
That's a cardinal sin in "Authorized Journalism," making sources up. [Read]
Dammit, these people are being paid to make up facts.
[Via Parrothead Jeff]
Dammit, these people are being paid to make up facts.
[Via Parrothead Jeff]
This Day in History: December 5
“At La Petit Fort, near this site, a battle was fought on December 5, 1780 between American forces under command of Lt. Thomas Brady and Jean Baptiste Hamelin and British forces under command of Dahreau de Quindre” [More]