Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Moderation in Va. Senate race will advance special interests, not principles

I don’t suppose espousing principles and showing leadership to an electorate and educating them on what they’re being defrauded on is an option among the politically pragmatic, who prefer noncommittal platitude sound bites over substance. That may be so, but the “safe” approach does not give the inspiration a team needs to win a championship game. It’s not enough to hold noses and vote for the perceived lesser of two evils. Supporters need to be not just willing, but enthusiastic about giving it their all for a campaign, working, spreading the word, and importantly, donating. [More]
Today's gun Rights Examiner notes we need more than a postcard to tell us a candidate is in our corner. A lot more.

Can't We All Get Along?

Spring-boarding off the SAF/JPFO schism, Bear looks at what is and tells us how he thinks things ought to be. [More]

So THAT's What Happened!

It finally ended when leader David Koresh and his followers set fire to their compound, resulting in the deaths of Koresh and 81 Branch Davidians, including women and children. [More]
Authorized Journalist/real reporter for legitimate news media Bill Hudson (and the government!) said it, I believe it, that settles it!

A Higher Stakeholder

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. [More]

That and "to each according to his needs," right Jason Patzfahl?

There's only one kind of stakeholder I identify with.

[Via Bluesgal]

Up for a Vote

Why don't they vote on other rights, too? [More]

One thing I don't see is the name of the dictatorial town manager.

That would be this grinning Prozi-- he appears to be an Illinois import.

[Via cydl]

Cliff Schecter, Anti-Gun Male

The Alinsky Rule 5 is strong in this one. [More]

Backing the billionaire and scorching the grassroots -- there's a Prozi egalitarian for ya!

Hah! He's the head of a group called Libertas.

What is it we see proven time and time again about "progressives" and Opposite Day?

The Daily Beast.  Hmmm...

We're the Only Ones Taking Your Breath Away Enough

Pleading suspect dies in police custody: 'You can breathe just fine' [More]
Besides, where in the Constitution does it say you have a right to breathe?

[Via Florida Guy]   

There Oughtta Be a Law!

Just think of all the potential applications! [More]

It ain't the technology. It's the mandating.  

[Via Florida Guy]   

The Finest Citizen Disarmament Money Can Buy

Why not just drive over to Bill and Melinda's house, ring the doorbell and politely tell them you don't appreciate multi-billionaires using their fortune to engineer infringements on your rights? [More]

Maybe they'll invite you in for some pie.

Rush to Judgment

All the best mobs do it! [More]

By the way: I ended up unleashing mine.

#GunVoter

Florida Carry encourages us on something that can be done in any state. [More]

What, you refuse to have anything to do with "social media"?

Guess who that pleases no end?

Let's Play the Assumption Game!

Reid's position on 'assault weapons' for police sounds familiar [More]
Wait, let me guess: As "a true champion of the Second Amendment," his position is that they should be allowed access to the same weaponry as We the People...?

Did I win...?

A Right Delayed

Fed. judge rules Calif. waiting period violates 2A in some cases [More]
Workman weighs in on yesterday's decision.

Meanwhile, Over at the SAF/JPFO Controversy

Mas Ayoob weighs in. [More]

I did a little looking around, and aside from the stuff we've already talked about, I found an original report on Guns.com as well as some blog posts linking to the source reports. I saw one forum entry on a discussion of Claire's original piece that says much:
I skimmed through the article and still have no idea what SAF and JPFO means. 
How is that even possible?

This Day in History: August 26

Some of the Companies have only a partial supply of Ammunition.
A deficiency of Commissioned & Noncommissioned Officers.
A Deficiency in the Music, & the necessary articles for repairing Drums much wanted.
No mode for repairing the Arms.
Wanting a Brigade Major—Brigade Qr Master—and a Forage Master.
Waggons for moveing the Tents & the Officers light Baggage. [More]