Appeal Filed after NY AG Rejects FOIL to ID Investigated ‘Ghost Gun’ Companies

The refusal instead indicates not only a lack of transparency on the part of Attorney General James and suggests arrogance and a legal vendetta by someone with the power to prosecute based on a political agenda. If allowed to stand, forget guns. What other issues involving citizen rights will the State be able to pursue while confidently hiding behind a cloak of in-your-face nondisclosure? [More]

Her objective isn't "to secure the Blessings of Liberty." It's to revel in the power to tyrannize and to rub it in the faces of those she hates.

No Mas

I did all the work I intend to do today, barring something I just can't ignore.  I need a break and I'm going to just spend a weekend with my family (albeit I do have one more article I'll probably need to promote tomorrow and another I need to write on Sunday).

I'll be back to doing blog posts, answering emails and considering news tips on Monday.

Gun Trafficking by Deputies Shows Inevitable Corruption from Gun Laws

Outrageously, per The San Diego Union-Tribune, Garmo’s activities had been known by his department and only resulted in a reprimand from Sheriff Bill Gore (formerly in charge of the attack on Randy Weaver’s family at Ruby Ridge) and a warning letter from the District Attorney, “a longtime political ally of Gore’s.” Garmo himself dismissed his activities as “truly a hobby for me, and it just got a little out of control.” [More]

Not all heroes wear capes? I've known several who didn't wear badges, either, and who were better men than most who do.

Night of the Evil Butterball

This is my traditional Thanksgiving essay, first posted in 2000 and updated every year since:

Attacks by roving flocks of wild turkeys are on the increase around suburban Boston. [More]

Time was, the turkey was considered a game bird. The Pilgrims at Plymouth are said to have feasted on them (perhaps). Generations later, Ben Franklin considered it such a useful fowl that he nominated it for the national bird.

Of course, this was in the days when the right to bear arms was taken for granted, when free people hunted turkeys for sustenance, all the while honing marksmanship skills that would serve them well in time of need.

Fast-forward to present-day Boston, a place of sacred tradition, the literal forge for our heritage of individual liberty. Except Boston is now a place where traditions have been betrayed. Its current overlords have succeeded in disarming the whole people in a way that General Gage could never have conceived possible.

So successful have these rulers been that the city that gave us Sam Adams and Paul Revere is now a city under siege, and this is fittingly ironic if you think about it, by wild turkeys. So helpless and hapless are Boston’s modern-day patriots, they can do little except retreat from the aggressive gobblers, escape, hole up and plead for rescue from the very authorities that enforce public impotence.

This is what the heirs of The Sons of Liberty have been reduced to. This is what they have allowed, and in many cases, demanded. Human beings, with dominion over the earth, scurrying from turkeys. The tolerated degradation of the masses is damned near complete.

This does not escape the notice of those who impose their tyranny upon us. What new outrage are they now free to impose? What can’t they do? After all, we’re talking about subjects who would cede their birthright to birds.

The greasy-lipped masters have to be laughing like hell as they reach across their table of plunder and rip off another drumstick…

2019 Update

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May you have as much to be thankful for as I do. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.  Now go enjoy the day.

That's It for Me

I've got all kinds of stuff I need to attend to in prep for Thanksgiving, so assuming something huge doesn't break, that's it for the blog until Friday, except for a couple article announcements and my traditional T-Day post.

I'll try to get to comments as I can, but emails and link tips are just no-can-dos as far as responding or acting on them, so please hold off.

The Final Word?

Argument preview: Justices take up battle over New York City gun ban – and the scope of the Second Amendment? [More]

Until those who would defy infringements are gone, the scope is what they say it is, and the issues raised here don't even come close.

So Controlling the Border Isn't an Option?

Mexico Wants to Meet With State Dept. After Trump Said U.S. Will Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorists [More]

Who thinks this will all play out like a surgical and effective Tom Clancy raid as opposed to more like Afghanistan?

[Via Michael G]

Biting the Hand that Feeds Them

Government workers more likely to support socialism, repealing Second Amendment: Poll [More]

I'm reminded of:

"What should we think of a gentleman, who, upon hiring a waiting-man, should say to him—'my friend, please to take notice, before we come together, that I shall always claim the liberty of eating when and what I please, of fishing and hunting upon my own ground, of keeping as many horses and hounds as I can maintain, and of speaking and writing my sentiments upon all subjects.' A servant must be a fool, who would not suppose such a master to be a madman... Let these truths sink deep into our hearts: that the people are the masters of their rulers and that rulers are the servants of the people..."

'Nine-Eleven'

Henry County supervisors quickly stand up for guns in 'sanctuary' vote [More]

How, specifically?

And noting the applause, why am I reminded of Lois Griffin running for mayor?

[Via Mack H]

Griddle Me This

Two men rob Waffle House customers with gun, box cutter [More]

Fool me once...

The Sincerest Form

In the end, police say a firearm was accidentally discharged inside a restroom. [More]

They should feel flattered.

[Via Mack H]

Brought to You by 'Commonsense Gun Safety Laws'

Grisly Footage Reveals What Iran's Regime Did to Protesters When the Internet Was Shut Down [More]

Let's hear it for monopolies of violence!

[Via Michael G]

An Expert Opinion

A nauseating Christmas gun ad killed my holiday spirit [More]

And John Crudele knows a thing or two about being nauseating!

[Via Mack H]

But No One's Talking About Taking Your Guns

(Give her some credit here — at least she realizes a repeal is the only (legal) means by which gun rights can be eliminated.) [More]

The College Fix spreading such nonsense is actually a greater danger than the lunatic prof, because their readership dismisses her with deserved ridicule but trustingly swallows their assertions. I guess they never learned:

“The very text of the Second Amendment implicitly recognizes the pre-existence of the right and declares only that it ‘shall not be infringed.’ As we said in United States v. Cruikshank, ‘[t]his is not a right granted by the Constitution. Neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence." 

[Via Michael G]

Same as It Ever Was

In other words: socialism. But when they tried that, the Pilgrims almost starved. [More]

Yet look how many turkeys are voting for it.

[Via Michael G]

UPDATE: Ammo.com shares some traditional Thanksgiving thoughts.

Who Are the Racists?

The primary victims of that hoax are black people. [More]

And they give the primary perpetrators exactly what they want.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones the Best of Friends Enough

Former Housing Bureau Officer Martinson Afari Yeboah, 28, “recklessly, dangerously and negligently” left his loaded gun on a coffee table while he played FIFA Soccer with Frederick Afoakwah on April 21, according to a notice of claim filed Monday in Bronx Supreme Court by Ransford Afoakwah. Frederick Afoakwah, 21, picked up the gun to inspect it and it went off, striking him in the neck. [More]

"It went off."

Ghanaian, eh? Glad to see someone can carry a gun in NYC.

I wonder if he knows Mr. Franky Samora...

News You Can Wipe With

The man, 60-year-old Donovan Stewart, told CBS Miami that the robber pointed the automatic weapon at him ... [More] 

No, you subject matter incompetents, even CBS didn't claim that. But congratulations on being tools:

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I don't suppose we'll see a retraction/correction anytime soon, or are you guys OK with letting this stand, which raises a whole 'nother characterization of you?

[Via Wynn A] 

I Hate it When That Happens

Bear Attack Stopped With .45 ACP On Second Floor Of Motel [More]

The part I especially hate is when the damn "Only Ones" decide to be dicks about it.

That's a Keeper

Make no mistake. Schuklenk and his ilk — such as the adamant opponent of medical conscience, Ezekiel Emanuel — are deadly serious about crushing all dissent within the medical professions to emerging cultural paradigms, and plan to morally cleanse the ranks of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and institutions of all wrong thinkers, particularly of the religious and pro-life kind. [More]

And don't get me started on guns.

I saw a show about this once.

[Via Mack H]

Jabberwocky

As it stands, accused students live with the presumption of guilt. [More]

I read a story like that once.

[Via Mack H]

Hate Speech

You know, the truth...[More]

Destroy anyone who dares speak it!

[Via Mack H]

Mote, Meet Beam

Baltimore County executive proposes new gun shop security rules to prevent stolen firearms [More]

Because if you can't trust Baltimore government to get things done right, who can you trust?

We Could Tell You But Then We'd Have to Kill You

Gun Owners of America has obtained the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [ATF] Industry Operations Manual used by Industry Operations Inspectors (IOI). The gun-rights group received a copy of the document after submitting multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request the federal law enforcement agency. This copy is the first time since the 1990s that the manual has been made public. [More]

And the question there for our supposed "pro-gun president" is "Why?"

President Trump’s Defense

Excellent analysis by Robert Gore... [More]

[H/T WRSA]

Send These, the Homeless, Tempest-Tossed, to Me

Northam tells Trump administration Virginia will accept more refugees [More]

Of course, the Democrats will.

Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue."  Right, Saviors?

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Pen-Palling Enough

Convicted GTTF Detective Writes Letter From Prison, Says He Has Information About Det. Suiter’s Death [More]

The s***hole of Baltimore is almost funny -- even the Disarmament Squad is filled with criminals.

[Via Neil W]

Bloomberg’s Moms Demand Action Email List Rental Appears to Violate Privacy Terms

Anybody see anything in there about information being turned over to a third party for political campaign purposes? [More]

It'd be a shame if somebody encouraged Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders supporters to complain to the Moms, or better yet, to the FEC...

J'Accuse...!

Suddenly, prosecutorial power and authority are now virtues? When they’re your prosecutors, absolutely. [More]

Hey, if you can't trust Torquemada, who can you trust?

[Via Michael G]

That Voodoo that You Do So Well

Silva] Koshwal faces an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 to 25 years for stabbing his former girlfriend Nadine Skow more than 100 times, then removing some of her organs. [More] 

But we know for sure it'll be safe to let him out?

I'm asking for the neighbors.

[Via Michael G]

Today in Giffords 'A'-Rated News...

Valley Plaza Mall Shooting in Bakersfield [More]

So how many "commonsense gun safety laws" were broken this time?

[Via Dave Licht]

A Bottomless Well

Rep. Tom Sullivan, a Democrat from Centennial, has a long list of gun reforms he hopes to see become law. [More] 

Disregard for a moment that murders in a "gun-free zone" by a maniac who ignored "gun laws" is what drew Tom into his obsession for taking it out on everybody else.

[Via cydl]

That's What It's All About

Here’s how they plan to tackle violent crime. First, they want new gun laws passed to keep weapons out of the hands of juveniles; second, more money for community mental health patients who don’t necessarily need an emergency room or jail; and third, money for witness protection. [More]

In other words, since they already have the first one, they want more money.

[Via bondmen]

Just Part of the Equation

Obama and his Department of Education ignored the real-life experiences of teachers and school administrators who knew that keeping a student who should be expelled or at least suspended from school for extremely outrageous behavior was not a novel concept, but a dangerous one. [More]

True, but you can't just kick the can down the road, either.

[Via bondmen]

So Much for Freedom of Association

St. Louis city leaders are considering a proposal that would remove criminal history questions from initial job applications in the private sector. [More]

Coming from someone with zero experience working in a for-profit business, but then again, that's not what this is about...

[Via bondmen]

Reparations First, Disarmament Later

She wrote that “guns are an expression of hate,” and encouraged people to put them down to prevent them from being used as an excuse to be killed ... "If extreme gun control comes into play before the Black community changes its relationship to guns, it will give law enforcement free rein to murder any Black person they even think has a gun regardless of behavior.” [More]

But the rest of you, go ahead and disarm.

[Via bondmen]
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A Chicago Democrat

Chicago Police have arrested Illinois State Rep. Curtis Tarver II after finding a gun in his car they say he was not licensed to carry. [More]

Clerical errors, you see.

Who does this guy think he is? Richard Mell?

Kind'a makes you wonder if a lawyer/legislator can get tripped up in them, what chance does his average constituent have?

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

[Via bondmen]

UPDATE: Bear calls BS on "clerical errors."

How to Divvy Up this Pie...

Corporate Executives Try to Assess Potential Impact of Tax Change Proposals [More]

I guess that depends on who wins and what that takes.

Oh, wait, I see -- this article assumes an enforceable, self-empowering global taxing authority for strategic property and resource redistribution as a permanent given, with just a few details to work out...

[Via Dave Licht]

Never Attribute to Stupidity that Which is Adequately Explained by Corruption

Does it sound like time to start getting rid of Democrats running the House, hellbent on impeachment even as the country gets engulfed? Republicans would be idiots not to use this evidence of an emerging crisis from our south, before it really gets out of control. [More]

Not idiots. Whores.

[Via Michael G]

Duress Code

I was too livid to express it at the moment, but when I did convey this misunderstanding to the HR rep later, her response was, “That’s not your decision to make.” [More]

So anything goes unless it melts snowflakes. Got it.

I'm recalling the instruction on "decluttering" from Robert Townsend's near-forgotten classic, where he talks about eliminating the personnel department. Having spent decades in my past life in heavily regulated corporate environments, I've pretty much seen the trends that led to where we are today before things wholly metastasized. I am so glad I'm out.

[Via Mack H]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

A number of police officers have been assaulted after a large brawl broke out at a cinema in Birmingham.Officers were called to reports of people with machetes... [More] 

Obviously, rounded tips will be a big part of the longterm solution. No?

[Via Steve T] 

We're the Only Ones Straw Purchasing Enough

David A. Jones, who is now a captain and is still overseeing the police department’s Executive Protection Unit, used taxpayer dollars to purchase a Glock 43 9mm-caliber handgun in 2016, and declared under penalty of perjury that the gun would only be used by the department, the documents show. Instead, it was issued to former Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard on the same day it was purchased, a potential violation of federal law. [More]

Leave it to them to add a whole new dimension to "Don't lie for the other guy." I guess that's why they're trained professionals and we're not.

[Via Jess]

Not Ideologically Pure Enough

John Cusack calls for boycott of MSNBC over its coverage of Bernie Sanders as one commentator claims the 2020 hopeful is 'more dangerous' than Donald Trump [More]

I guess the cognitive dissonance of being an overprivileged collectivist with a net worth of $50M  must have him deluded into thinking the tumbrils won't come for him when he's no longer useful, the mask for being about "social justice" is no longer needed by the violence monopoly, and a connected functionary decides it's time to set up residence in his mansion.

As an admittedly subjective side note, what a forgettable "actor."

[Via Steve T] 

We are Controlling Transmission

The Contract for the Web is a global plan of action created over the past year by activists, academics, companies, governments and citizens from across the world to make sure our online world is safe, empowering and genuinely for everyone. [More]

Except for anyone ruling class mouthpiece groups define as "haters"...

[Via Steve T] 

The Time of Our Lives

Timing School Shootings for Higher Body Counts [More]

I don't suppose it occurs to anyone with decision-making "authority" that responsible adults being armed at all times would reduce body counts...?

[Via Wynn A] 

Unwelcome Truths

“Stating a verifiable empirical claim with no value judgement attached is determined to be ‘hateful conduct’ by Twitter,” Ngo said in a statement regarding the suspension [More]

In a time of universal deceit...

[Via Michael G]

Recognizing the Problem is the Easier Part

Propaganda: The long term psychological effects of our current protocol. [Watch]

He recognizes what's at work but seems a little weak on the deadly totalitarian implications of why. His admission of leftists sympathies and conclusion that "Don't worry, be happy/Close your eyes and think of England" are the preferred responses tell me solutions will be better found elsewhere.

[Via  An Hour of Wolves]

Reading-Impaired?

Armed and masked student arrested at Marquette University conservative event [More]

But...but...but...

[Via Michael G]

Designing Woman

There are far better ways to protect your family than a gun. Get a life insurance policy. [More]

I remember this...uh...towering intellect. I referred to her when she was prattling on about men being responsible for 100% of unwanted pregnancies, and that it's too late, we've already lost our guns.

[Via Michael G]

As Long as We're Dusting Off Our Crystal Balls...

Tucker Carlson's bold 2020 prediction: 'Don't bet against Michelle Obama' [More]

I won't.

Much Ado about...Posturing

Contrary to the rhetoric being spread in support of these efforts, virtually none of these jurisdictions have passed laws equivalent to even the most modest immigration "sanctuary city" policy. In fact, most of them aren’t passing laws at all. [More]

Wake me when my question has been answered.

[Via Jamie E]

We're the Only Ones Live and Uncut Enough

Machete-wielding robbery suspect shot and killed in Hollywood [More]

By police.

So Now Metaphors are Libelous?

Justice Samuel Alito penned an eight-page dissent, saying the case “presents questions that go to the very heart of the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech and freedom of the press: the protection afforded to journalists and others who use harsh language in criticizing opposing advocacy on one of the most important public issues of the day.” [More]

He's right and it goes beyond that. Under such "standards," King George could sue the signers of the Declaration.

Hey, what about those who call NRA a "terrorist organization" and SPLC's "Hate Watch" listees...?

Mission Accomplished

Several other media outlets emphasized “automatic rifle,” as opposed to the usual mistakenly interchangeable “assault rifle” or “assault weapon.” [More]

Then Josh Sugarmann's job is done:

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Get Real

Police here said they found two small children sitting next to a loaded handgun and a trove of stolen property, after arresting two people suspected of repeatedly breaking into cars at the same downtown parking lot. [More] 

And these are who the grabbers would like you to believe are endangered.

Now the Serpent was More Subtil

Chick-fil-A Put an Obama and Hillary Supporter in Charge, but Dumped Christians [More]

Well, the punishment has traditionally been banishment...

I thought their CEO knew his  Scriptures...?

[Via Michael G]

UPDATE: The apple it is.

Gimme Shelter

We have well established second-amendment sanctuary counties in Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, and Washington. We’re seeing a new bloom of them in other states. [More]

Yeah, this is a topic I've posted about here many times before.

I still have a simple question I have yet to see answered.

Physician, Heal Thyself

Multiple studies show that suicide rates are higher among physicans than the general public, the highest suicide rate of any profession, and this vulnerability manifests in providers throughout the course of training and practice. [More]

So the bloody gunquacks are projecting...?

We're the Only Ones Obstructing Enough

Sheriff Laurie Smith’s office, by its own admission, does not keep a tally of how many applications for concealed firearms are received each year, and it has refused to answer questions about what the criteria for approval might be, making it difficult to get an idea of how the applications are evaluated. [More]

I don't suppose campaign contributions have anything to do with it?

Welcome to the swineocracy.

Judgment at Nuremberg

“The notion that law enforcement would not follow the law is appalling,” said Lori Haas, a longtime activist with the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. [More]

Ve vere only following orders...

[Via Mack H]

Looks Like the Wrong Thing is Hanging

Despite Police Shortage, Minneapolis Blows $772,107 on Hideous Art Project [More]

So will Arts Administrator Mary Altman, Mayor Jacob Frey, and the entire City Council be stripped naked and publicly flogged, or can they continue arrogantly doing as they please?

Democrats...

[Via Michael G]

Snitches Get What, Again?

The firearm seizure was put into action thanks to a red flag complaint made by Kaufman and his lawyer... [More]

Talk about a name that should live in infamy...

I find this equally troubling from people who should know better:

Although there needs to be an instrument of law to disarm people threatening violence, the real question is where the line should be drawn.

Flesh that out. Be sure to factor in due process and how that will actually make anyone safer.

Otherwise, this is no different than antis screaming "Something must be done!"

[Via Michael G]

Much Ado about What, Exactly?

Though charged with owning the “high capacity magazine,” no charges have been filed as a result of the standoff. [More]

So today is Pez dispenser day or something?

Looking at the hysterical overkill response another way, "authorities" are terrified of armed citizens.

[Via Greg K]

Unearned Credit

Some of the unrest is fanned by gun rights groups, such as the National Rifle Association... [More]

Nah, Fairfax advises us to do "what any honest, law-abiding American would do."

[Via  An Hour of Wolves]

Speaking of Wretched Refuse...

Accused bike-path terrorist Sayfullo Saipov tells judge he only answers to Allah [More]

And allowing him to emigrate here from Uzbekistan helped "to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity" how, again..?

Rigorous!

[Via Michael G]