I'm sure it's just a coincidence.
[Via James Simpson]
Friday, March 22, 2013
DHS Fast and Furious OIG report fed to Los Angeles Times, not to public
There is nothing about this report on the DHS “Press releases” page; nor on the DHS blog; nor does anything appear in the DHS/OIG press release page; there is nothing about it on their Border Security page; and importantly, it is not yet linked to on the OIG Reports: Fiscal Year 2013 page. Of equal concern is the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform “Releases” page, which shows no awareness of the DHS OIG report, let alone any responsive activity scheduled to question it. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes we're evidently just supposed to take The Times' word for it that Nappy knew nothing.
Feet of Clay
Crash and burn, you dolt. [Read]
I hadn't seen this story from a few weeks back, but had seen plenty of posts touting this guy as the new champion of the right.
Let's be careful who we accept as "conservative heroes."
In the first place, I don't need one. I'll settle for the same thing Diogenes was looking for.
[Via Luke O]
I hadn't seen this story from a few weeks back, but had seen plenty of posts touting this guy as the new champion of the right.
Let's be careful who we accept as "conservative heroes."
In the first place, I don't need one. I'll settle for the same thing Diogenes was looking for.
[Via Luke O]
The Key Word Here is "Anything."
“I think it looks awesome,” Lyn Anderson said while grocery shopping across the street from the BearCat garage in Farmington. “It seems like criminals are getting stronger and stronger. Anything they can do to keep our communities safe is good.” [More]Thanks Lyn. You make it so easy for us!
[Via Florida Guy]
"Shelved"
In other words, establishment Republiquislings cheesed out on this. [Read]
So you didn't want to "complicate relationships between Idaho law enforcement and federal agencies," McKenzie? At least we know who you consider your most important constituents to be.
I'm told:
So you didn't want to "complicate relationships between Idaho law enforcement and federal agencies," McKenzie? At least we know who you consider your most important constituents to be.
I'm told:
It was stopped by Hill the pro tem, Davis the majority leader and Patty Ann Lodge, whose husband is a federal judge. They were the 3 republicans that refused to give it the hearing.[Via JB]
Exercising Options
Veilleux, who wrote an op-ed that appeared in The Hartford Courant this week in which he raised the prospect of leaving the state, said the company doesn’t have any such “definite plans.” But if Malloy follows through on his promise to ban the purchase and sale of AR-15 rifles, the centerpiece of the company’s business, he said leaving could become an option. [More]And not leaving could not be an option.
A Cavalcade of Links
The Captain's Journal has aggregated a few he thinks merit special attention. [Read]
Since one of them is mine, I tend to agree.
Since one of them is mine, I tend to agree.
Enforce Existing Gun Laws
The State Legislature’s top Republican says he is opposed to giving the movie industry a special “carve-out” from the gun-control law so that action scenes staged in New York could include actors armed with assault weapons. [More]Really. F*** 'em.
A Dangerous Standard
"I don't really think the idea that you can ban them or reduce the magazine will really pass constitutional muster," Malcolm said. "If your standard is common use, these are all in common use for lawful purposes." [More]
And if my "standard" is "shall not be infringed" and not "common use"...?
I concede nothing.
[Via DvD]
UPDATE: Kurt has more.
The Culprit List
Add me, Philly.com editor. [Read]
I've been considering a new title for my business card. "Culprit" might do very nicely.
Sure beats the "Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist" that belongs on yours.
I've been considering a new title for my business card. "Culprit" might do very nicely.
Sure beats the "Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist" that belongs on yours.
Do I Want to Help?
Want to Help Secure Colorado’s Gun Rights? Donate to Our Legal Effort! [Read]
They certainly have the right lawyer "spearheading" this.
Candidly, I have mixed feelings.
I suppose I'll, at minimum, help spread the word.
With what's at stake, I'd expect to see the moneyed interests and the local "sportsmen" step up to the plate and bankroll this.
[Via cydl]
The Rapists vs. Therapists
Therapists usually interpret this sort of talk as part of the treatment process, experts say. But under a new law in New York, one of the strongest to be passed to date, therapists may feel compelled to report every instance of violent talk, lest they face legal consequences if something happens. And some say ordinary patients may wind up suffering the most. [More]
They won't stop until they control your mind, and even that will only be their "good first step" toward their hideous end game.
Hey, why not set up an online theological credentialing service and ordain privacy-respecting therapists as priests? That way, the sessions can also serve the dual purpose of being confessions, protected by federal precedents...
[Via Florida Guy]
This Day in Revolutionary History: March 22, 1781
On March 22, 1781, de Grasse had sailed for the Caribbean with an armada of more than twenty ships of the line, leading a convoy of a hundred and fifty French merchant vessels. [More]