The BATFE is an obscenity, and I want it gone, but first, I want the obscenities it exists to enforce abolished. [More]Kurt's latest JPFO Alert explains why, barring that, it's more advantageous to keep the devil we know than to divvy up his duties among those more capable of hiding what they're up to and what they've done.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
The Point is to Abolish the Edicts
Going Full B. Todd
CCRKBA calls for B. Todd Jones’ departure at ATF [More]I don't see that happening. And if it did, I don't see what would change.
In Memoriam
Remember Felon Fest '15, called on account of bad weather?
They'll be wishing these guys were still around to victimize a disarmed you and yours tomorrow. This just in from Grassroots North Carolina via email:
They'll be wishing these guys were still around to victimize a disarmed you and yours tomorrow. This just in from Grassroots North Carolina via email:
Not Laughing
ANTI GUNNER ATTACKS, HOSPITALIZES PRO-GUN CAMERAMAN [More]Bob Owens adds to the story in "Anti-Gun Oregon Filmmaker Arrested After Attacking Gun Rights Supporter."
I was holding for details on this throughout the afternoon, because we call attention to the Laughing at Liberals videos here all the time, and I was hoping it would be a column. I've actually got something else demanding my attention right now, so it's good others are capably on top of this one.
[Via Kevin Starrett]
Snoop Dogg dispenses investment advice in #ImUnloading campaign
But back to Snuff Dogg & pals, and their stupid new “PSH” ... I mean, “PSA,” even though the “progressives” using them would no doubt have #unloaded in their shorts had they been in the car he was driving when a gun was #unloaded into a rival gang member... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the antis divesting themselves of all credibility when they turn to #gunthugs to gin up a desire to disarm.
Immediate Action in CT
I just now got to the email alerting me to this:
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League (The state’s largest grass-roots gun rights group) is in the process of preparing their members for the gun related bills being heard by the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday March 11th. The organization opposes three pieces of proposed legislation based on the effect it may have on law-abiding gun owners in Connecticut.If you live in CT, contact your reps. and make your expectations known.
Idle Hands
City Council members Helen Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) and Donovan Richards (D-Queens) will introduce a bill Wednesday that would give citizens up to 50 percent of the summons revenue if they catch someone breaking the idling law, take a video and submit it to the Department of Environmental Protection. [More]What could be more "progressive" than becoming a Nazi snitch?
Thing is, these petty tyrants are in unchallengeable seats of power because the vast majority of their constituents agree, and want them to run things this way. With that understanding, at what point will NYC and other urban areas have separated from the America you believe in, to where another you would not be willing to risk your life* in response to another devastating terror attack on them?
Would you die to save or avenge people who would snitch on their neighbors for a bounty, or happily set lethal government enforcers on you for keeping and bearing arms?
[Via Florida Guy]
* That's the criteria I use for all deployments -- do I believe in it strongly enough to where I would commit my all? If not, I can't expect another to do so in my name and on my behalf.
Bringing a Needle to a Gunfight
The victim, who happens to have a concealed weapons permit, drew her weapon on the robber and watched as he ran off, police said. [More]Now hold on just a damn minute here --Shannon Watts, who would rather have seen the woman injected, robbed, raped and killed than armed, says this never happens.
[Via Harvey]
Is There a Way?
Noting it's too late for this year, I've been asked if there is "any way to run an NRA Board Member qualification/endorsement campaign for grass roots candidates for the 2016 election?"
Yes, there is.
But it will be expensive and labor intensive, and need a dedicated person who knows how to establish and run and publicize an organization to make it happen, starting with determining if the candidates (and identifying them will be a chore in itself) even meet Bylaws criteria to be eligible to run. Then the information campaign -- which someone would need to develop and finance -- would need to target actual NRA members, and more than that, get to those eligible to vote -- and of those, I understand only seven percent even bother.
Some blogs and Tweets and Facebook posts and then asking people to forward links won't cut it. I know that from personal experience.
Would I attempt to lead such an effort, or do I know anyone I could recommend?
No. I have no reason to believe we would be any more successful at that than we've been at generating supportive actions for other pleas from more than a handful. Plus, personally, that's not what I feel inspired to do, and if you don't have that sense of a calling, you'll burn out.
Yes, there is.
But it will be expensive and labor intensive, and need a dedicated person who knows how to establish and run and publicize an organization to make it happen, starting with determining if the candidates (and identifying them will be a chore in itself) even meet Bylaws criteria to be eligible to run. Then the information campaign -- which someone would need to develop and finance -- would need to target actual NRA members, and more than that, get to those eligible to vote -- and of those, I understand only seven percent even bother.
Some blogs and Tweets and Facebook posts and then asking people to forward links won't cut it. I know that from personal experience.
Would I attempt to lead such an effort, or do I know anyone I could recommend?
No. I have no reason to believe we would be any more successful at that than we've been at generating supportive actions for other pleas from more than a handful. Plus, personally, that's not what I feel inspired to do, and if you don't have that sense of a calling, you'll burn out.
There Oughtta Be a Law!
Migrants demand safer ways to cross the border into United States [More]I think I'll buy a "progressive" email list and make a killing soliciting fax blast donations to fight this outrageous human rights violation!
Divestiture
The resolution — which passed unanimously — asks for transparency regarding the university’s external investments, for the UC Board of Regents to disinvest any current investments in firearm corporations and for the prohibition of all future investments in the gun industry. [More]Don't worry, folks -- Melvin Singh will make up for any shortfalls. Plus, he'd be so handy in a situation where we less-"progressive" humans would turn to guns.
[Via Michael G]
Oregon Alert
Every day we see more reports about the expected introduction of a privacy invading, liberty destroying, gun owner registration bill. With every new county that steps up to oppose it, we increase our odds of killing this dangerous legislation. [More]Josephine County may be one to help. We'll see today.
Keys to the Republican Nomination
That'll keep "conservative" voters from noticing the real issue on which Walker and Bush do not significantly differ in terms of ultimate outcome -- and not just with each other.
Heads the establishment rulers win, tails we lose...
Yes, Prof. Quigley? You had something to add?
This Day in History: March 11
... at Presant It Looks Gloomy as the Theavs from Delanseas Coar Come out Frequently to Bedford and Take horses and Cattle which we understand is Contrary to orders from Genl Carlton But a Few Nights ago there was Nine or Ten Horses Taken from Defenceless Inhabitants but friends to Their Country and they with the Rest of the Inhabitants of the Town who Lies Equally Exposd Do Request me in Behalf of them as Well as myself to Pray your Excellensy for the Liberty of a Flag to go Down to Endeavour to Git Back the Horses that have Been Taken and Likewise to Know whether Such Things is allowed of or Not So that we may Know what to Depend on for if Such Practise is allowed of the Inhabitants must Suffer ... [More]