Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Ethnic Cleansing for a 'Progressive' Future
In a week, American voters can do to white nationalists what they fear most. Show them they’re being replaced. [More]Way to tone down that rhetoric!
Like Whitey on Ice
James “Whitey” Bulger was killed Tuesday in a West Virginia prison, multiple outlets reported, ending the life of Boston’s most notorious mobster. [More]So even when they have total control over you, the government can't protect you?
Preemptive Strike
A circuit judge has given a boost to more than 30 local governments challenging a 2011 state law that threatens stiff penalties for city or county officials who approve gun restrictions. [More]So there's no one the gun groups or our "friends" in politics can think of to run against the guy?
So Much for Following 'Commonsense Gun Safety Laws'
The suit claims Allen Ivanov and his father, Dimitri Ivanov, examined the gun and read the manual together. It also alleges that his mother contacted Cabela’s before the shooting in an attempt to have the gun returned, but a Cabela’s employee told her the store would not accept the weapon. [More]Yeah, news flash: It wasn't her property, so there is no lawful way for her to transfer a firearm she does not own.
The damned ambulance-chasing attorney ought to be sanctioned for this. Cabela's propbably can't counter-sue because of optics, but here's hoping they get attorney fees and court costs awarded to discourage this kind of unethical and subversive lawfare.
We're the Only Ones Marked Men Enough
Wichita police officer hopes letting cops show tattoos will help with recruitment [More]Nothing says identifying with the community you serve like earning your ink.
[Via bondmen]
Another Shocking Discovery
Concealed Carry Does NOT Increase Violent Crime [More]You mean people who make special efforts to follow rules are less likely to break them?
Aw, go on...
[Via Rough and Ready]
Paradise Lost
Montana town bans guns entirely in public places [More]
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
'Till it's gone?
That and Californication.
[Via Henry Bowman]
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures?
Many counties around Oregon have “Second Amendment Preservation Ordinances” on the ballot. [More]With admitted cons along with the pros...
Murphy's Law
How Murphy plans to restrict guns (and ammo) after Pittsburgh [More]To repurpose some Pete Seeger subversion:
We were neck deep in the Big Muddy
And the big fool says to push on.
[Via Jess]
The Real 'First Responder'
What Medical Training Should I Get For Concealed Carry? [More]It seems sound and worthwhile from a medical point of view, that is, it's consistent with my limited understanding. It could be life-saving if someone you care about needs such help.
I'd like to hear the legal point of view about helping an assailant survive to continue being adversarial by disputing your statement to authorities and then suing you. It sounds cold but if we're talking preparedness, post-DGU liability is also something to prepare for.
Here's How It Works
Here’s how it works: cops send Google specific coordinates and timezones within which crimes were committed. Then Google is asked to provide information on all users within those locations at those times, most likely including data on many innocent people. Those users could be Android phone owners, anyone running Google Maps or any individual running Google services on their cell, not just criminal suspects. [More]Hey, if you're not doing anything wrong, what's the problem with the state keeping tabs on your whereabouts? Or listening in...?
How's that "temporary safety" thing working out?
[Via Michael G]
The Garden State Path
In episode 2 of the Out of Order Gun Rights Podcast Mark Cheeseman and I discuss taking Justifiable Need to the Supreme court [Listen]It's a cinch appeasement hasn't worked.
9 Out of 10 Celebritards Agree
“That we place such high value on the uninformed opinions of celebrities is one problem, but the bigger problem is when we act on these uninformed opinions and it puts ourselves or others in danger.” [More]You don't say.
[Via Michael G]
Some Things We Just Can't Think About
Afzal reportedly has an extensive police record of violent assaults, including eight previous arrests. [More]I don't suppose it would be acceptable thought to point out he's a Pakistani "immigrant," and to wonder what he's still doing here...?
No, I'm deathly afraid I will be branded hateful and xenophobic and forever exiled via ideological and economic cleansing courtesy of the "progressive" / corporate axis. So I'd best stifle those thoughts if I know what's good for me.
You'd better, too.
[Via Mack H]
Smart Political Move
Exclusive: Trump targeting birthright citizenship with executive order [More]I like the way he feigns "How did you hear about this?" surprise. Tell me he didn't make sure they knew through back channels.
I'd expect this to be ruled against by any number of federal judges and then take a long time to wend its way through the courts, but you know he expects that too. Announcing this now is a way to energize the base right before the elections.
Will it pay off at the polls? If it doesn't, the alternative will require more than most can imagine.
I also expect to see any number of "moderate" Republicans badmouthing this all over the "news," as if that will make "progressives" speak more kindly of them when it counts.
UPDATE:
- Birthright Citizenship: A Response to My Critics
- The originalist case against birthright citizenship
[Via Mack H]
The Purge
CLUB CARNAGE Riverside shooting – seven people shot in Sevilla nightclub near Los Angeles during ‘First Purge’ Halloween party [More]Everybody see "I heard automatic gunshots, there was like 10 in a row”?
And remember:
California has enacted the strongest firearm laws in the nation and consistently ranks #1 on the Brady Campaign’s annual state scorecard.