What more does the Vulcan chessmaster need to realize (assuming he doesn't already understand perfectly) that his -- and his masters’ -- decisions in this race are jeopardizing the Senate turnover, and with that they are jeopardizing everything else, all the way up to the composition of the Supreme Court and the future rulings it will make? What more does it take for Fairfax über alles “loyalists” to understand their blind defense of NRA paid staff can lead to exactly the dire conditions Cox is warning us of as he asks for more money so he can keep the scares coming? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes if words and actions don't match, we have a problem.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
NRA fundraising email contradicted by group’s grade for key Senate Democrat
The Social Network
“We ask the applicant to log on to Facebook in front of us.” So the Chief scrolls through the applicant’s Facebook page searching for . . . ? [More]
That's pretty much the same as "just following orders. No?
Why not make asking today's Five-Minute Activism project?
[Via John Comeau]
The Finest Elections Money Can Buy
In the Georgia senate race, Mike Bloomberg's giving money in a big way to support Democrat Michelle Nunn. [More]And to answer Doug's question...
What I guess surprises me is how few ever reported on the expansion in each of the states. It's been a little-heeded warning against a threat that is now coming into full view.
In This Corner, Grabby Giffords...
And she's coming out swinging. [More]
There are some additional effective counterpunches activists could use, but I'm not holding my breath.
Too bad.
There are some additional effective counterpunches activists could use, but I'm not holding my breath.
Too bad.
We're the Only Ones All Firewatered Up Enough
A Red Bank police detective showed up to the department's annual firearm training a week ago so drunk that fellow officers pulled him from the course and took him back to the station to run blood-alcohol tests. [More]He did it! He missed the barn!
[Via Harvey]
Undercover Operation
I was sent this link with the question "Should gun rights activists engage in undercover work?" [More]
Hell yes.
VLLA SELLA IN PVGNA IN TABERNA
Something tangentially related that I did back when I had the time was wrote to candidates who were pretty much silent on 2A, and set the tone of my inquiry so that a reader would assume I supported "common sense gun laws" while being careful to avoid the rabid rhetoric that would spook them from responding.
I "outed" a local politico that way. If I get some time to go through my hardcopy archives, I'll see if I can find that.
[Link via Mack H]
Hell yes.
VLLA SELLA IN PVGNA IN TABERNA
Something tangentially related that I did back when I had the time was wrote to candidates who were pretty much silent on 2A, and set the tone of my inquiry so that a reader would assume I supported "common sense gun laws" while being careful to avoid the rabid rhetoric that would spook them from responding.
I "outed" a local politico that way. If I get some time to go through my hardcopy archives, I'll see if I can find that.
[Link via Mack H]
These are the Domestic Enemies the Founders Warned Us Against
Democratic assemblyman Brian Kavanagh of Manhattan announced legislation last week that would let anyone bring law-abiding citizens into court for a temporary order to either confiscate their guns or prevent them from buying any firearm in the first place. The bill would force citizens to defend themselves to a court of law even if no charges have been filed against them. [More]This is what happens when politicians feel secure. This is what happens in areas where the Second Amendment deterrent is not believed, and thus not respected.
At least this piece of subversive crap gives us more evidence to throw back in the faces of the "No one wants to take your guns" liars, not that they would stop lying.
Thing is, if the ultimatum is "Obey or be destroyed" and some say "No" and mean it, things are going to get ugly and people are going to get hurt. Does Kavanagh think his part in making that happen will go unnoticed and not be taken personally?
[Via Jake S]
The Virtual Gun Rights Policy Conference
Charles Heller deserves much gratitude for recording the proceedings. It is work.
The link appears to be loading very slowly for me this morning. I'll pass that observation along, just to make sure it's not a more universal issue requiring webmaster attention.
Doh! A Deer
It didn't succeed? [More]
Looks like my snark solution would have worked just as well, plus been a lot more entertaining to watch unfol... uh... unroll.
[Via Michael G]
Looks like my snark solution would have worked just as well, plus been a lot more entertaining to watch unfol... uh... unroll.
[Via Michael G]
Enemies of the State
So, like the modern day SPLC / "Homeland Security" / fusion centers axis, they were targets of intentional tyranny-bolstering conflation?The paper “reminds us that the early followers of Jesus and perhaps Jesus himself were inevitably thrown into conflict with arbitrary state terrorism by the Roman Empire... [More]
Furthermore, she says, the Greek word used in the Gospels that Martin interprets as sword really means something more akin to knife.Actually, when I looked into it some years back, I found:
[L]ooking at the Greek source for this passage, the word used was "machaira" (makh'-ahee-rah), and it was a very special kind of sword. Derived from the root word "mache" (mach'-ay), meaning fighting, strife, combat, of those in arms, battle, etc., the machaira was a short thrusting weapon, designed for close infighting. This also allowed for concealment, a requirement when you consider the need for discrete deployment of weapons under Roman occupation, plus it was readily affordable by common people- kind of the "Saturday night special" of its day.But what does an infidel/heretic like me know?
[Via Jess]
We're the Only Ones Condition White Enough
The officer was reportedly hit in the head with a gun, before his gun and badge were stolen. [More]Anyone can be sucker-punched. Certain situations and places can induce a relaxation from being on guard.
I would submit being on the street at 3 a.m. in Chi-Town is not one of those situations.
Not that I want to be judgmental of Harvey "Only Ones" or anything.
Not me. No sir.
Besides, it's not like it was a lot of guns...
And don't get me started on the second incident with the Chi-Town cop. Although what both these guys were doing "off duty" and on the streets at 3 a.m. is certainly worth asking about...
[Via Mike H]
General Methods
Who could read this and conclude citizen disarmament is the way to go? [More]
Thing is, "democracy" is no guarantee, either, without the true egalitarian power-sharing that comes with having the means to say "No" and back it up. We need more than a "general method of nonviolence."
We need a general method to deter violence, and to resist and overcome it when it's initiated. That means we need a general method to respond with violence.
[Via Chris M]
Thing is, "democracy" is no guarantee, either, without the true egalitarian power-sharing that comes with having the means to say "No" and back it up. We need more than a "general method of nonviolence."
We need a general method to deter violence, and to resist and overcome it when it's initiated. That means we need a general method to respond with violence.
[Via Chris M]
A "Progressive" Campus Policy
“I think if you’re going to ask someone to sign a petition, it is always helpful to explain both sides of the position,” the official, identified by Campus Reform as university housing director Tim Robitz, is heard saying in the video. [More]What, the right side and Tim's side...?
Note the Proziette at the start of the video who asks "So, you know where the free speech zone is, correct?"
I don't think she would have liked my answer.
The Second Act
Cuomo To Sign SAFE ACT 2 Into Law If He Gets Reelected [More]Believe it.
My guess is, the gun owners who are involved will continue following a demonstrably losing mindset, and the ones who aren't will continue limiting their activism to posting "Molon Labe!" comments.
Damn shame, both of those probabilities...
This Day in History: October 16
Haveing the Misfortune to be Capturd by the Intriped of Sixty four Guns in the Ship Called the Retaliation Merchantmen my father in Law the Principle Owner Liveing at Newbury Port his Name is Stephen Cross Esqr Hond Sir I am on my Parole of Honour and Should beg the favour of your Kind assistance in Supplying me with ten or twelve Pounds... [More]