This inexcusable incomprehension of the basics illustrates not just arrogant incompetence, and what, in any other profession would be actionable malpractice, but also bigotry, which, rooted in ignorance, manifests itself in fear and hatred. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes trying to impose such ignorance on us under force of law is nothing new, and advises "Never go full DeGette."
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
DeGette spokeswoman doubles down on congresswoman’s ignorance
Alert on UN Arms Trade Treaty
Vote on Gun Control Package Imminent - Senators are "Home" this week. Tell them how to vote! [More]The Firearms Coalition asks that we share and act on this important message.
We're the Only Ones Prioritizing Enough
Blom said that officers’ safety was his main concern when he took over the department.That's your main concern?
“There’s something wrong with this picture — where are our priorities?” Blom said. [More]
You're right. There's definitely something wrong with this picture.
I also can't believe he's taking 60 days to do essentially a two-day job.
Oh, and tell Carollo he's thinking M16s. Convenient, that common "error".
[Via Florida Guy]
So Easy an Astronaut Could Do It
Watching this guy trying to buy a gun is like watching Wile E Coyote trying to spring a trap. [Read]
I'm still waiting for someone besides me to question his reported intent to sell an AR-15 across state lines.
I'm still waiting for someone besides me to question his reported intent to sell an AR-15 across state lines.
Shattering My Illusions
What? You mean it's not like on "Xena, Warrior Princess"? [Read]
Next, you're going to be telling me this would not be very effective against bad guys, armed or otherwise...
No doubt there are exceptions, but we're dealing with rules here.
[Via Jess]
Next, you're going to be telling me this would not be very effective against bad guys, armed or otherwise...
No doubt there are exceptions, but we're dealing with rules here.
[Via Jess]
Today's Five-Minute Activism
Gun Control can be Passed Only if Republicans Sell Out [More]So take a moment, send a message and spread the word.
Look, I just did:
One Thing I Don't Understand
Why didn't the intruder take the gun away and use it against them? Isn't that what the antis say will happen? [Read]
Also, with a gun in the home, weren't her chances of being a victim of domeestic violence greatly increased?
Oh, that's two things I don't understand.
Well, the husband was a cop, so maybe there were some magical "Only Ones" powers involved here, which is yet one more thing I've never understood...
Say, don't cops have a higher "gunsuicide" rate than mere mortals?
Forget it. I don't understand any of this.
[Via Mama Liberty]
Also, with a gun in the home, weren't her chances of being a victim of domeestic violence greatly increased?
Oh, that's two things I don't understand.
Well, the husband was a cop, so maybe there were some magical "Only Ones" powers involved here, which is yet one more thing I've never understood...
Say, don't cops have a higher "gunsuicide" rate than mere mortals?
Forget it. I don't understand any of this.
[Via Mama Liberty]
Connecticut gun ban signifies ‘new phase in history’
Asking how many panicked buyers packed the offices of their legislators would be a fair question. So would asking how many are members of the group Burgess represents. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes some defeats result from just not fighting hard enough -- or from not fighting at all.
Mean Old Gun Lobby Stifling "Research"
Well, gee, I'm certain there's a reason Anita Kumar didn't tell her readers the last time the CDC fox was let in this particular hen house they were making public proclamations that their purpose was to make guns "dirty, deadly and banned." And like that's not what they -- and she -- want if they're ever let back in. [Read]
[Via bondmen]
[Via bondmen]
On This We Can Agree
Threats in gun debate abhorrent [More]Yep. In fact, they're a crime. If any real ones were made, report them.
And be prepared to defend yourself if someone tries to make good on them. Was your "escort" capable of stopping an actual physical threat? How?
But instead of taking responsibility for your own safety, I see, you'd rather just make excuses, whine and reduce everyone to your contemptible state of hand-wringing helplessness--under force of state arms.
Say, exactly who is threatening whom here? Why...why that's abhorrent!
A "Pro-Gun Control" Past
What, we're supposed to believe he's ever had a "pro-Freedom" present? [Read]
Some of us never let all the unmerited wishful thinking fool us.
Some of us never let all the unmerited wishful thinking fool us.
Damned Lies and Statistics
A few incidents within a smaller population will yield a higher RATE than many incidents within a larger population. [Read]
And Therein Lies the Problem
Alabama hunter Gene Myers said he will disregard calls for a boycott.
"People who say they will boycott ... are doing so for political reasons and blowing lots of smoke," he said. "When I am in the woods or mountains hunting, politics is the farthest thing from my mind." [More]
Hey, he's got his...
This Day in History: April 3
The Enemy is now professedly carrying on a predatory [War] against us, contrary to the Custom of civilised Nations; a Board of Refugees has been some time sitting at New York upon the Subject of Depredation, and consulting upon the most effectual Methods of plundering the defenceless part of the Inhabitants of the American States; in which they are avowedly authorised & supported by the British King & his Generals. Several private People have lately been robbed, their Houses burned, & their Estates ruined by the Crews of British Ships. Arnold is at this time preparing a great number of flat-bottomed Boats at Portsmouth; notoriously for the Purpose of plundering the Tobacco Warehouses, & the Inhabitants upon the Rivers & Creeks in Virginia & Maryland. [More]