Shadow Soldier is the story of J.D. Wilkes as he comes of age during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. Forced from his home by the political tensions of the times he ventures out into postbellum Texas. He is manipulated and used until he learns to fight back. [More]T.L. Davis has a new book that you can preview for free.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Opening Chapter
Time to Refill the Prescription
- ‘MedPage Today’ Reverts to Orthodox Anti-Gunism
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part I
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part II
- America, Guns, and Freedom — Part III
- Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellows’ July 4 Trip to the Range
- The Death of Gun Control?
- 2016 Journalist’s Guide to Gun Violence Coverage–Part 1
- 2016 Journalist’s Guide to Gun Violence Coverage–Part 2
We're the Only Ones Pain in the Neck Enough
A police officer in Mississippi was fired for using excessive force against a shoplifting suspect in a Walmart parking lot. Dashcam footage from the July 16 incident shows officer Daniel Starks firing his stun gun against a handcuffed man’s neck. [More]I notice none of the "good apples" intervened...
[Via Neil W]
Something to Do
We hear from gun owners every day who ask “What can I do?” Well folks, this is what you can do. [More]Now we see how many doing the asking really want to know...
Hey, If You're Not Doing Anything Wrong...
‘Quiet Skies’ Is a New Secret Federal Marshals Program to Spy on Ordinary Americans Who Travel by Plane [More]You can't be too careful about who might own a giant inflatable pink pig...
[Via CDT]
Polar Opposites
What kind of people sit around for days knowing an animal is suffering an agonizingly slow death and do nothing but plan how to use that suffering animal to make money? [More]Knowing they then lied about it to advance a redistributionist agenda, I have to ask if that's a trick question.
[Via Florida Guy]
The Monster Factory
The Company They Keep
FBI partners with left-leaning Southern Poverty Law Center on hate crimes [More]And if you're against embedded domestic enemies infesting federal and state agencies, you're not just a hater, you're "anti-government"!
Impressive man, that Gen. Boykin, in spite of SPLC's smear job by filing his entry under "fighting hate/extremist" categories.
His role advising Janet Reno on Waco is not forgotten, but it is documented as not one of advocacy. That said, it would be interesting to hear his retrospective assessment on both the Godliness and the constitutionality of that operation.
[Via Jess]
We're the Only Ones Responding Enough
Aurora police fatally shoot armed resident who killed intruder during home invasion [More]I guess a gun in the home does make it more dangerous, at least when "trained professionals" are involved...
[Via Florida Guy]
We're the Only Ones Selective Enough
PORTLAND POLICE REFUSED TO HELP ICE AGENTS WHO CALLED 911, AGENTS SAY [More]Hasn't it been well-established they have no duty to protect?
Or the consequences of wrong thinking...?
Supposed Areas of Agreement on ‘Gun Control’ – Not So Settled
Among the respondents surveyed, “legislative analysts working for gun policy advocacy organizations” might be better described as “apparatchiks” than “experts.” While it appears NRA and NSSF were included, most organizations represented are a rogue’s gallery of gun-grabbers motivated to parrot talking points, not advance “science.” [More]How many people have to "agree" before your rights become theirs to deny?
We're the Only Ones Colliding Enough
According to YPD, two police officers driving separate vehicles were involved in a collision with minor injuries at approximately 5:33 p.m. Both officers were involved in a foot pursuit at the time of the accident. [More]What?