No Matter How You Slice it

There was no immediate word about a motive. [More]

Even Yul is stumped!

UT Austin? Say, isn't that the place "progressives" want to ban the one proven means of defense?

[Via Geordan]

Holiday Special

On the  communist holiday of “May Day” the Oregon Senate passed, on an almost party line vote, the Boquist/Burdick gun grab, SB 719A. Senator Betsy Johnson was the only Democrat voting “no.”  Boquist was the only Republican voting “yes.” The Democrats immediately issued a press release calling the vote “non-partisan.”  [More]

So give his seat to a Democrat next time.  To quote Hillary, what difference would it make?

The Streisand Effect

Barbra Streisand: Sexism Cost Me Multiple Oscar Nominations [More]

Yes, because it couldn't possibly be her.

A Question of the Right Motivation

Why can't House repeal Obamacare? Because a lot of Republicans don't want to [More]

Those all for national socialism don't seem to have a problem...

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones De-Escalated Enough

In making these determinations, the commissioners weigh not only an officer’s decision to fire his weapon, but also the tactics he used as the incident unfolded. And, even though an honest appraisal of such an incident would presumably require a certain level of experience and expertise, not one of these commissioners has ever served so much as a single day as a police officer. [More]

I guess I need to apologize for my entire "Only Ones" archive, because I never have either.

Any guesses on what "Jack Dunphy" would do if you told him you were keeping and bearing arms  as is your right but nonetheless unrecognized as such by LAPD enforcers? I wonder what "conservative" PJ Media would have to say about that...

[Via Henry Bowman]

All You Need to Know

Security screeners abandoned their posts and ran... [More]

At least you're safe from my Mom.

We're the Only Ones Inflaming Enough

An off-duty Border Patrol agent shooting recreationally is being investigated as the cause of the Sawmill Fire, which has burned nearly 47,000 acres and cost more than $1 million to fight so far. [More]

Naturally, he's not named.

Say, what happens to us mundanes again...?

A Symbol of Empowerment

Paul Joseph Watson discusses why radical far left Western feminists are now praising the Islamic hijab as a symbol of empowerment. [More]

And if you think that's liberating, just wait 'til we cut off your clitoreses! Start with Van der Bellen.

Girl Power!

[Via Mike H]

Equal Protection, Opposite Day 'Progressive'-Style

Never ones to be short of outside the box thinking when tackling problems, the city’s State’s Attorney Office has come up with a real brainstorm. ICE won’t be able to pick them up if we don’t charge them with the crimes in the first place. [More]

But they'll charge you.

Hater.

[Via Michael G]

Keeping Us SAFE

A NY Army Veteran charged with violation of New York’s SAFE act faces 21 years in prison after his conviction on Friday, April 21. But is isn’t the weapon itself that caused his plight, it was the three pistol magazines he had in a locked box in his car when stopped by police in April of 2016. No weapon was found, but each magazine is punishable by 7 years in prison. [More]

Hey, let the punishment fit the crime, right?  And could there be a more serious charge than Felony Pez Dispenser?

Funny-- I don't see SPLC/Grey concerned over veteran disarmament issues, do you?

[Via Greg K]

Clip Joint

"I got two clips. I'll pop you," she said, according to the report. [More]

If only the would disarm you and me.

And I wonder if she supports Black Lives Matter...

[Via Steve T] 

Glad They're Taken Care Of

New Armed Guards Thwart Another Terror Attack on British Parliament [More]

The rest of you lot can just thank your masters for disarming you for your own protection.

[Via Dan]

A Spotty Record

Measles Danger Now Real in US: Outbreak Spreads After Refugees Choose Islamic Rules for Vaccines [More]

These guys better watch it: SPLC and Grey are going to shame them as haters.

Captain's Log

• The Speedo Loophole
• The Hater Loophole
• Embrace the diversity!
• On a scale of 1 - 10...
• Making it home at the end of their shift

A Heartstring-Tugging Non Sequitur

Received via email, coincidentally right after my latest Oath Keepers piece:

Hallett, Ryan <ryan.hallett@grey.com>  Today, 9:14 AM
Hi David, Racism and discrimination are haunting America’s conscience. Anti-immigrant sentiment, often based in racist and hateful ideology, is on the rise in our country, but few of the “haters” realize that approximately 11% of all U.S. veterans come from an immigrant background. Veterans have made real sacrifices for our country and are among the most respected and honored Americans, which is why Southern Poverty Law Center is partnering on Vets Fight Hate, a campaign to urge Americans to think twice before judging people who are different than they are and whose stories they don’t know or understand. Through Vets Fight Hate, immigrant veterans are responding to hateful tweets by sending an inclusive message of peace and unity to positively impact our fractured society and fight back against those spreading hatred. You can view the powerful new PSA here. Additionally, visitors to vetsfighthate.com can sign up to receive more information on the campaign and learn how to get involved. Either way, I hope you will consider sharing this with your readers. Don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s any additional information I can share. RyanGrey Group Disclaimer

Ah, I see -- their video says they've "identified haters with a large group of followers and fought back with personalized messages."

Ryan is calling people like me a racist and a hater. That's an old SPLC fundraising strategy. So is setting up an Astroturf organization with a resonating name. And teaming up with a slick, well-funded Grey Advertising propaganda campaign featuring "the most respected and honored group in the country" has produced a campaign intended to shame and to silence.

So "Hi" back, Ryan.

To claim the basis of my concerns is hate and racism is insulting and ignores the actual issue, which your "outreach" avoids.  So you get the same challenge as everyone else:

In addition to explaining away the California experience, produce credible data – something that can be independently validated – that “amnesty” and a “pathway to citizenship” for MILLIONS of foreign nationals in this country illegally (and even legally, with current culturally suicidal policies) WILL NOT overwhelmingly favor “progressives” and anti-gunners. Show us your sources and methodologies for determining this WILL NOT result in supermajorities in state and federal legislatures that will be able to pass all kinds of anti-gun edicts. Show how this WILL NOT result in nominations and confirmations of judges to the Supreme and federal courts who will uphold those edicts, and reverse gains made to date.

Notice I didn’t ask for platitudes or for anecdotes about exceptions to the rule, or about who is turning up in increasing numbers at gun stores and ranges – that doesn’t matter if he can’t point to a corresponding overriding shift in voting trends. I didn’t ask for wishful speculation about how education and outreach programs MIGHT help bring more over to the NRA side. I'm asking you to show how all credible estimates putting the disparity at over 70% Democrat and anti-gun are wrong (and how the needle barely moves in the right direction after 20 years).

You lobbed the ball over here, Ryan. It's in your court.

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We're the Only Ones Getting Ours Enough

Jones said, “You got yours, now where is mine,” before grabbing her breast and sticking his hand down her pants, the documents claim. The incident was captured on video surveillance, the documents say. [More]

His mistake was treating state property like it was his.

[Via bondmen]

Defend Our Legacy

Yours, not so much?

The lobbyist for the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA), Jay Keller, traded that group’s opposition to the bill in exchange for a carve-out, removing Prairie State firearms manufacturers from the licensing requirements. Two companies provide the bulk of the funding for IFMA: Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms.

[Via JMW]

Walter Duranty Redux

These apparatchiks haven't changed a bit. [More]

No wonder they want our guns.

Happy May Day, comrades!

[Via WRSA]