Responses to Malheur Crisis Show Deep Divisions within Patriot Community

In some ways, the release of the video showing the shooting death of LaVoy Finicum has made things worse.  Different viewers are reacting in different ways, with some calling it a cold-blooded execution, and others concluding he looked like he was reaching for a weapon he reportedly carried. For those certain of the former assessment, it’s fair to ask, were the video to be shown to a jury, would it be able to return a unanimous “guilty” verdict that is beyond a reasonable doubt? [More]

Strong divisions exist even within the family, and then within the small band involved in the takeover.

The Finest Elections Money Can Buy

Covering up the grassroots with AstroTurf...[More]

NIMBY

Cruz has said that he would block these localities from receiving federal funds for law enforcement — an idea that makes perfect sense to Hartzell.

Except for when it applies to the place where he lives. [More]

As long as it ain't my ox that's gored...

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

This virtual trip to the summit of Mt. Everest is pretty cool. [More]

Is it still OK to call it that? I wouldn't want to offend anyone's cultural sensibilities and make them feel excluded...

These Are the Good Old Days

A retired media boss at a major German state broadcaster has admitted his network and others take orders from the government on what — and what not — to report. [More]

Returning to their Julius Streicher/Der Stürmer roots: How very "progressive."

PRA - Safety for All Act

FOIA on Attorney General for Gavin Newsom's Safety For All Act Proposal [More]

For the perusal of those interested in seeing how poison is made...

Hillary’s Gun Control Flip-Flop Confirmed in Iowa

Flashing anger, Clinton yelled, “What is wrong with us!” [More]

Let's start with examining what is wrong with you, Hillary.

Then again, some things are so broken they can't be fixed.

The Enemy Within

Once again Emmett Hanger crosses the aisle, voting with Democrats to defeat Dick Black's Constitutional Carry bill. [More]

Oh No...o...o...o! Not A-rated and endorsed Emmett Hanger!!!

Who does this guy think he is?

Bill Brown...?

Kirsten Gillibrand...?

Judy Baar Topinka...?

The sad/outrageous/inexcusable thing is, I could spend hours doing this.

[Via Mack H]

Florida Alert

In what appears to be a freedom hating tantrum, a few Florida House Democrats have filed at least 20 amendments in an attempt to kill pro-carry and bipartisan bills by Reps. Gaetz, Steube, and Rehwinkel Vasilinda when the bills are brought to the floor of the House tomorrow. [More]

This email came in yesterday but I just got to it today.  So if you're a Florida gun owner, that means act now. I hope I'm not too late.

And while you're at it...

Meanwhile, Over at the Most Transparent Administration in History...

White House won't say if it's behind Facebook gun ban [More]

What, Zuck suck up to authoritartians...?

[Via Florida Guy]   

Bingo!

If people can't control their own emotions, then they have to start trying to control other people's behavior. [Watch]

Compare:

She has served on the CSGV Board for more than 20 years in order to help protect people from those who believe that their right to a gun trumps others' right to live peacefully and without fear.

We could find innumerable such talking points if we wanted to look, but the point is made.

[Via Jeet]

Well THIS Won't End Well

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I thought your son said "Stand down"...?

Will this be another situation where they alone, and without consultation, make the decision to go in, and then expect the rest of us to follow?

We're the Only Ones Unresponsive Enough

Los Angeles Police Warn Residents to Arm Themselves Because of Long Response Times [More]

No they don't-- they "warned residents that they’d better 'be able to protect themselves.'” But they didn't say how.

And God help you if they catch you doing it the same way they do.

[Via Mike H]

Claim of Ownership

First, "stop talking at every one of our discussions about the 2nd Amendment," said House, adding that "we own that issue" and Democrats want Republicans fixating on it. [More]

That kind of "who else they gonna vote for" arrogance has led to all kinds of betrayals.  Some of us are not owned, at least by party über alles Republicans, and will not be taken for granted.

You'd damn well better talk RKBA -- like what have you done to repeal existing Intolerable Acts?

Great Expectations

Mr. Trump just met with Salish on the trail.

Will we to see some modifications? If so, how will his base reacts to them?