Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Let Us Cut Your Drive Time!

Uber driver in Michigan stabs passenger five times [More]
That explains the anti-gun policies...

[Via Steve T

Who will Check the Checkers?

Facebook 'fact checker' who will arbitrate on 'fake news' is accused of defrauding website to pay for prostitutes  [More]

'Forced Flat'

A young woman, driving home late after work, is targeted for a robbery. Followed by thieves, they shoot out her tire and approach her where she pulls over. Totally unaware and dazed, the victim exposes herself to harm, not prepared for the unexpected. On foot, she seeks shelter and assistance. [More]
This week on "Stop the Threat"...

If You're Not Doing Anything We Secretly Deem Wrong, You've Got Nothing to Worry About

Yahoo Inc's secret scanning of customer emails at the behest of a U.S. spy agency is part of a growing push by officials to loosen constitutional protections Americans have against arbitrary governmental searches, according to legal documents and people briefed on closed court hearings. [More]
Hey, someone's gotta protect us from the Russians...

Doing the Job Pro-American Presidents Won't Do

Yesterday, President Obama has designated vast portions of the United States’ Arctic Ocean as indefinitely off limits for future oil and gas leasing. [More]
Because posting pictures of polar bears that will make urban "progressives" feel good is more of a priority than securing the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

So the Shoe Can't Go on the Other Foot?

“If the Trump administration is already singling out scientists for doing their jobs, the scientific community is right to be worried about what his administration will do in office. What’s next? Trump administration officials holding up lists of ‘known climatologists’ and urging the public to go after them?” Halpern asked. [More] 
Trying to burrow in, are we? And upset about being rooted out?

[Via Mean Betsy]

Situational Obliviousness or Happy Coincidence?

Robbers take car, gun, phones from State Rep.-elect Bruce Franks in St. Louis holdup [More]
Pretty convenient timing. I sure hope him pushing for a stolen gun reporting law doesn't have anything to do with this.


Beggin' Your Pardon

A "progressive" solution.
Obama Grants 153 Commutations, 78 Pardons to Convicted Felons [More]
I see some are upset that many were "gun criminals."

Unless they used them to hurt somebody, don't be, unless you like the sound of a bell tolling. The sole issue here ought to be whether or not hungry tigers are being let out of their cages, not whether excuses to put you in one are being defended by the "enforce existing Intolerant Acts" crowd.

What's the Constitutional federal authority for gun and drug edicts, again...? At least with booze they went through the motions of enacting an amendment.

[Via Mack H]

Trying to Recreate the Happiest Time of His Life

The ‘Staggering’ Campaign of Liberal Billionaire George Soros to Swing Local Prosecutor Elections [More]
Just like the self-anointed god did to Arpaio.

I'll bet he can't wait to turn his new crop of Oberreichsanwalt wannabes loose on gun owners.

Ah, those were the good old days, eh George?

[Via Mack H]

Leadership Transition

Received via email from DRGO:
After founding Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership 23 years ago and acting as its director since then, Timothy W. Wheeler, MD is retiring at the end of this year from the day-to-day operations of the project ... As of January 1, the leadership team will consist of Arthur Przebinda, MD—Project Director:  The primary contact person for media or business inquiries, as well as administrative, financial and operational oversight. Robert B. Young, MD—Executive Editor:  In charge of all editing functions concerning DRGO’s blog and other written content, as well as oversight of DRGO’s social media.The other members of the leadership team are: John Edeen, MD Membership Director; Sean Brodale, DO
Outreach Director.

Welcome to the Party, Pals

Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims’ Families Sue Facebook, Twitter, and Google [More]
As much as I'm diggin' the schadenfreude...

Hey, think any of the defendants will have an epiphany about all rights being related...? (And they say there are no stupid questions.)

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Quadricidal Enough

Ex-cop accused of killing 4 during drug deal [More]
There but for the grace of God go you and me, right?

"May issue" New York, eh? Say, I wonder if he was a "qualified" beneficiary...?

[Via William T]

Captain's Log

* As endorsed by the Lairds of Fairfax!

We're the Only Ones Reassuring Enough / Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

“Don’t be alarmed if you do see our armed officers, they are there purely for reassurance and to make people feel safe.” [More]
The problem is, requiring an effete populace to rely on feelings hardly encourages thinking. And naturally "progressive" policies have an Opposite Day effect.

I saw the trailer for "Dunkirk" the other day. Livia Augusta, Robyn Cunningham, David Rooke, and Elsbeth Webb sure sound like they deserve none of the terrible sacrifices that allowed them to grow up contemptible Eloi.

May the ones who keep their heads enjoy their chains and their burqas.

For the record: I wouldn't.

[Via Jeet]

A Public Service?

Sometimes someone inadvertently performs a public service by bringing an unbelievably stupid and dangerous idea to the surface, where it can be exposed for what it is. [More]
I dunno, you reach a different readership and don't have as much "gravitas." I doubt you're going to change many predisposed-to-agree minds exposed to their fake news.

I've come to have less faith in Sowell's judgment these days.

[Via Michael G]

A Package Deal


FedEx discount for NRA members draws LGBT, anti-gun activist ire [More]
Apparently we're to blame for gun-free nightclubs and the sexually confused to the point of self-loathing offspring of Muslim refugees.

Guns Down, eh?  Are they the ones with 2,200 or so Facebook "likes"?

That's some massive buying power they must wield!

I'm sure they have a very good reason for hiding behind a Canadian proxy. [CoughsorosCough]

Jeez, all that Astorturf money and free publicity, you'd think their #BloodyFedEXmas hashtag would be generating a lot more activity...

Coming Soon to a Caliphate Near You

Jihadi mum kisses tiny daughters, aged seven and nine, goodbye - then sends them off on suicide bomb mission [More]
They blow up so fast these days!

Suggestion Box

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Oooh-oooh... I've got one!

This low-cost "lone wolf" protest tactic got worldwide media attention and people are still talking about it today. At the time,  John F. Kennedy said “No news picture in history has generated so much emotion around the world as that one.” Talk about bang for the buck!


About the only drawback is you "progressives" are against "global warming," and if you did this, the resulting grease fire/carbon footprint would likely melt enough polar ice to raise sea levels a bit. Still, it could be worth it in so many ways!

Heck, if you put it on pay-per-view, I'll bet you'd raise enough to pay for the campaign of any Democrat you want, plus -- and think about this --  it would shatter all records. Bigly. Talk about an unforgettable legacy for a documentary filmmaker!

This is as close to a win-win as we're likely to ever get.

No One Wants to Take Your Guns?

Source: All-Out Ban on Semi-Automatic Long Guns Coming to CA Legislature [More]
Which, if true, negates the purpose of the Second Amendment. I guess "we'll" have to see if a reconstituted Supreme Court lets them get away with that, and then decide what to do about it if they do.

Who's the humorless Heinrich Himmler look-alike, and does he really think "just following orders" will work this time? Quite the oath keeper there, aren't you pal? C'mon, show everybody your stiff-arm salute.

[Via several of you]