“87 percent of firearms seized by Mexican authorities originated in the U.S.,” reads the subhead, and therein is the problem. One must read deeper into the fine print of the release, or go to the press release website (which, curiously, lacks the subhead) to find that it refers to a 2009 Government Accountability Office report that “showed that 87 percent of the firearms Mexican authorities seized and traced between FY 2004 and FY 2008 originated in the United States.” [More]This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes if you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. You know, “progressive” Standard Operating procedure...
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
House Democrats repeat flawed numbers on guns seized in Mexico
And After "Sensitivity" Comes...
...with attendant reporting to "correct" wrong thinking.
[Via Florida Guy]
We're the Only Ones Busting Your B@lls Enough
I guess brutal and sadistic "Only Ones" who personally lack them resent those who have them. [More]
I don't see the promised "body cam footage," but you'll get the picture without one. If they can justify this, they can justify shooting the guy.
And I'm sure they would.
[Via Thomas B]
Today's Five-Minute Activism
I'll bet you can do it in four. Including telling people about it. [More]
See how easy that was?
Now if only they'd create a utility encouraging gun owners with total crap reps to contact (and support) good reps in up-for-grabs states and districts.
See how easy that was?
Speaking of a Bigger Sign...
At first, when I heard a huge eyesore was being removed from Boston, I wondered if "Mumbles" Menino was moving. We ought to start a "Save the Billboard" campaign--let 'em waste $1M/year on it, like it makes any difference in Beantown. [More]
So Much for "No Tipping"
Criminals using orange tips on real guns [Watch]As Hillary famously asked, "What difference does it make?"
[Via William T]
Hey, What About "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness"?
For Rachel Bouman, an attorney, understanding God’s role in her job wasn’t always easy. Bouman was hired as a litigator by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) in 2006. On her eighth day on the job, Bouman was assigned a case that made her a target for attacks and allegations. She kept working despite being slandered on the Internet and dealing with a difficult plaintiff. Then, in 2008, Bouman, by this time a mother and active member of Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church, was given another assignment—this one dealing with a retired ATF agent who had infiltrated the gang Hells Angels. The plaintiff was deceptive and used intimidation to try to persuade Bouman in the case. [More]Really? Is the other side to this allowed to be heard if it departs from the narrative? Or is the witch trial over?
Brady New Jersey smart gun lawsuit demonstrates hypocrisy, anti-choice agenda
That makes the hypocrisy of the gun-grabbers all the more glaring. When they resort to demonstrable lies, like “The NRA wants to ban this gun,” and the Bradys amplify the meme with social media posts quoting articles deceptively claiming the goal is to “prevent these guns from ever reaching store shelves,” what’s intentionally left unsaid is that the opposition from gun rights advocates is to mandates. Were edicts like the one in New Jersey, that the Bradys are now suing to have imposed, not threatening to take all choice but theirs away, the “gun lobby” would never seek legislation to prohibit voluntary personalized gun ownership. The legal objections center wholly on gun owner choices being eliminated by diktat. [More]Today’s Gun Rights Examiner report notes the Brady Campaign doing what it does best: Attempting to have edicts dictating choice-limiting Second Amendment infringements rammed down people’s throats, all backed up by state enforcers with guns, and then accusing us of being against free choice! With “progressives,” every day is Opposite Day. Also see Workman’s take on this development.
What Money-Motivated Criminals Fear Most
No, of course they don't want you to make it legal. [More]
They're counting on prohibition.
Gomer breaks the news to the antis.
They're counting on prohibition.
Gomer breaks the news to the antis.
Udderly Ridiculous
Returning to the Chipotle story for a moment, one saving grace is the crowing is so...so Shannon:
That's an image I could do without.
About Chipotle
Without making any other observation or judgment on the subject of open carrying in high-profile, non-gun-related businesses to make a statement, what we've seen from this, and from Starbucks, is that shrill hoplophobes will loudly complain, corporate, which does not want to be dragged into a fight, will react in an unsurprising way, and the antis will receive an outcome over which they will brag and crow and get media attention. [More]
That encouraging result is likely to be repeated in other establishments, along with calls for new legislative restrictions, as were enacted in California.
It's not clear what tactical victory those triggering all of this can claim, as convincingly, and with as widespread coverage and public influence. There are key perception and methodology differences between this and, say, the Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960, that I don't see being overcome.
That encouraging result is likely to be repeated in other establishments, along with calls for new legislative restrictions, as were enacted in California.
It's not clear what tactical victory those triggering all of this can claim, as convincingly, and with as widespread coverage and public influence. There are key perception and methodology differences between this and, say, the Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter in 1960, that I don't see being overcome.
This Day in History: May 20
I have apprehended a considerable number of Deserters, and have information of many others which I shall endeavour to detect and Send forward as Soon as possible. which perhaps may Reflect a disgrace upon me, as in the case of the detachment forwarded by Lieut. Emery, but duty dictates the measure shall therefore proceed to apprehend Such Villens. I’ve not Recived one Recruit under Five feet two Inches high; and not then unless very Sturdy. Disagreable business! Shall not be popular among the People in this Duty! I’ve Recived some likely Negros, but with Reluctance; have on order to Reject them tho I wish it. [More]