Yeah, Well They're Not Coming In from the Shores of Tripoli, Are They?

Commandant of the Marines Says Deploying Troops to the Border Poses ‘Unacceptable Risk’ [More]

To who?

Whose secured borders are more vital to the interests of the Republic?

Say, you're not gonna turn out to be one of those generals who sign up with Giffords after you retire, are you?

There Will Be Blood

If switchblade knives are too dangerous to be sold in Virginia, we should not facilitate their sale and distribution in other states. [More]

That's a big "if." Because face it, if you can't be trusted with a switchblade, have I got an adaptation on a law for you.

Fortunately, and I have never heard these two words used together before this, we now have "menstrual equity," which I presume applies to those who agree with the governor on knives...

[Via Mack H]

Besides,Don't Think of Them as Laws. Think of Them as Suggestions. By Racists.

Obama-appointed judge: Illegal who used fake document to get driver’s license didn’t break law [More]

Somewhere between subverting the supreme Law and the law being what they say it is, something's gotta give.

[Via Michael G]

Meanwhile, Over at the Controlled Opposition

Fox News Publishes Opinion Piece in Support of Ending Electoral College [More]

Shepard Smith, Geraldo Rivera, Juan Williams, Donna Brazile, and now, oh damn, the conservative fascists just hired alt/right icon Paul Ryan...

[Via Mack H]

Damn Bill of Rights!

It took one mass shooting for New Zealand to ban assault weapons - The US’s unique politics and political system make it much harder for America to take similarly swift action. [More]

What can I say besides "Vox"?

[Via Bluesgal]

I Hate It When This Happens

Man throws shoe with gun in it at cockroach, bullet strikes him in foot [More]

That's one of the reasons I started putting my gun in a sock I can hold on to.

[Via Steve T] 

This is What [Insert Superlative] Looks Like

"Real action" and "leadership" so far.... [More]

I'd have said "suicide," but then, I'm one of those hateful extremists the "forward-thinking" people warn you about.

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

Police in Britain so hamstrung investigating frivolous hate crimes they can’t respond to real ones [More]

Hey, there's nothing frivolous about the end goals of all this.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Undocumented Enough

Fremont Destroyed Decades of Police Misconduct Records Shortly Before Transparency Law Took Effect [More]

What's that line that starts "If you've got nothing to hide..."?

[Via Michael G]

You Got a Permit for Those Rights?

But if we let them have free speech, we have to let everybody have free speech! [More]

They're clearly not in anybody's way, so the priority here is to use BS "rules" as an excuse to harass and intimidate.

What an ugly world the domestic enemies are bringing about.

[Via Michael G]

The Times They are a-Changin?

Tectonic plates are moving underneath Fox News [More]

Nah. Like father like son.

The controlled opposition is just getting a little more controlling.  But like "moderate" Republicans, they'll still be held out as "right-wing," moving the center line further to the left and further securing the meme that anyone who doesn't move with it is a monster to be purged or destroyed.

[Via Mack H]

Follow the Money

“It offers a big clue as to why these countries are giving only token efforts to stem the tide of migrants to the United States, especially El Salvador and Honduras.” [More]

Why would they? What's in it for them? Aside from reducing their cut?

[Via Mack H]

The Professor Harold Hill Award

80-YEAR-OLD MAN RAISES $250K FOR BERNIE AND BETO. BUYS MERCEDES INSTEAD, FEDS SAY [More]

That's the feel-good story of the week. I hope he also got some hookers with that for his last hurrah.

Now he'll get three hots and a cot and free medical care until checkout time.

I do challenge U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman's "hard-earned money" characterization for most of the freaks who thought this was a good idea.

We're the Only Ones Non-Ageist Enough

A former Birmingham police officer arrested more than four years ago on allegations he sexually abused a child and raped an adult woman has been sentenced to serve six months in the Shelby County Jail. [More]

After which I'm sure he'll be safe to release back into the wild, right?

[Via Neil W]

And the Kiwi Kapos Weigh In

Fish and Game, which represents 150,000 anglers and game bird hunters, supports a ban on military assault rifles. [More]

It's Zumborrific!

[Via Roger J]

You Give a Little, You Get a Little

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will ban all military-style semi-automatic weapons and all assault rifles [More]

But that's OK because we're having Burqa Day!

[Via Roger J]

Will It Be More than Symbolic?

Missouri may have just made the most monumental step towards freedom and individual liberty since the signing of the Bill of Rights. In an upcoming vote by Missouri’s state senate, the state is expected to pass a bill that would nullify ALL Federal gun laws and regulations, and make enforcement of those laws by federal officers within the State of Missouri a criminal offense. [More]

I'm reminded of Stalin's question about the Pope.  Or if they lose in federal court do they intend to obey?

[Via bondmen]

I'll Have a Red Flag Law and a Side Order of Universal Background Checks, Please

Brazen shooting caught on video [More]

If that's not an argument for disarming you and me, I don't know what is.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Penetrated Enough

Jail worker accused of having sex with inmate [More]

Why do you think they call 'em "screws"?

[Via bondmen]

No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

US weapons are feeding the crisis in Mexico [More]

Back full circle to pre-Gunwalker exposure agitprop, I see...

I don't suppose the same people trying to swindle us (again) are interested in, you know, securing the line...?

[Via bondmen]

It's a Big Club and You Ain't In It

"[Cook County State's Attorney Kim] Foxx recused herself late in the investigation, but only after she intervened in the case by asking Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson to turn the investigation over to the FBI at the request of a Smollett relative and a former Obama administration official, according to newly-released emails and text messages," CWB Chicago reported. [More]

"Progressives" benefiting from connections in everything from college admissions to basic justice. Is there anything they don't deserve?

And why is it automatically assumed that turning things over to the FBI will work in their favor?

[Via bondmen]

Selective Sanctuary

The Attorney General has stated that Sheriffs that won't enforce a law should resign, even if the Sheriff believes the law is unconstitutional. Let's take this a step further, currently the Colorado Legislature is working towards making it illegal for Sheriffs in Colorado to allow ICE into their facilities for the purpose of investigating 'civil' immigration charges. [More]

Weiser wants it both ways. And Colorado voters stupid enough to elect Democrats will give it to him.

[Via cydl]

Meanwhile, Over at the Party of Criminals

“We’re looking at a target of 1 million,” he said. “We’ve got over 3 million people eligible to vote, and that’s to say nothing of the 1.4 million returning citizens” — former felons in line to have their voting rights restored under a constitutional amendment approved by voters last year. [More]

And what about their right to keep and bear arms?