Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Durbin shows as much respect for First Amendment as he does for Second

Think who it was who not only filed the initial reports on Fast and Furious “gunwalking,” but who cajoled and wheedled and begged for almost two months to get the media and political establishment to notice. Now recall who did not think the story was particularly noteworthy. 

Reflect on the virtual media blackout for updates on the case of the Reese family. And then remember what they didn’t tell you about John Shipley, or David Olofson, or Lawrence Mirsky or many others.

And if you’ve never heard of Wayne Fincher, don’t blame me. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes that what "legitimate media" doesn't report is often as telling as what it does (and how it does it). That "progressive" politicians want to use the power of the state against those it does not favor should be all we need to know about their intentions, and should also be a pretty good indicator of why they demand control of all the guns.

Sign the Petition

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If your senators are committed antis, you might try picking a state that has "moderates" subject to being swayed by numbers.

I hope this link works for you-- I truncated the one from the NRA email sent to me to depersonalize it.  Let me know?

No Offense, But...

[I]t seems very likely that liberal Democrats’ blaming the gun instead of the criminal is partially motivated by a need to avoid offending the substantial fraction of their supporters living in our biggest, most crime-ridden cities. [More
What?

There are people who dismiss personal responsibility and blame others for their plight?

More than just a handful of delusional mental patients?

[Via Michael G]

Armed American Radio Redux


Memorial Day weekend, Sean Caranna from Florida Carry, Rich Burgess of Ct Carry, author and psychologist-Dr Bruce Eimer, Seanto, David Codrea, The Mad Ogre-George Hill
Here's last Sunday's show:

Don't Comply -- Come and Take It

Vanderboegh will be among the guest speakers. [More]

So, How's That Union Working Out for You?

Isn't this the system our elites want us to meld with in their quest to go full global? [More]

I wonder what this will do to the European homicide rate?

[Via bondmen]

The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

This Is How the NRA Ends

Well, Smart Alec, your affinity for believing AstroTurf is a match for grassroots notwithstanding, if that buffer is lost, what do you suppose will happen next?

Criminals for Gun Control

Shut up, Matthew Parker. You have no say in my rights. Focus on controlling yourself. [More]

I'll Go Ya One Better

NO concessions. [More]

Holder on Holder

I'd love to believe that his lies are finally catching up with him, but I haven't seen any indication that the Obama or the press will ever really turn their backs on him, or that the Republicans dare do anything but whine. [More]

[Via Michael G]

It Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Criminal" Is

I guess I'm guilty. [More]

[Via Florida Guy]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise...

MACHETE wielding thugs have left two men with ‘serious injuries’ after attacking them in an Accrington barber’s shop. [More]
I'm finding sympathy increasingly difficult to muster.

[Via Florida Guy]

Running Out the Clock

What happens if it does? [More]

A Forced Apology

Training the next generation of inmates today! [More]

We're the Only Ones Imbibing Enough

See, this is exactly why we shouldn't let you have the means of defense to protect your family at Applebees. [More]

[Via Neil W]

The Fairness Perception

It should pay off in the long run. [More]

Of Course He Had Plenty of Help. . . and Plenty of Direction

"So," I asked, "you're saying specifically that this scandal began with Rahm Emanuel just like Fast and Furious?" [More]
Mike speaks with a  "long-time, well-informed veteran of American government intelligence operations."

This Day in History: May 29

There never has been any regular establishment of the department of Geographer to the Army; but the pay that has heretofore, and is now allowed to the principal in this quarter is four Dollars pr day, and four Rations; with an allowance for incidental Charges, such as travelling from place to place and for provisions for himself and Party when out of reach of the Magazines of the Army. The Assistants have had two Dollars pr day. The Chain Bearers have been drawn from the Army occasionally, and are allowed half a dollar extra pr day while upon service. [More]