Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Republicans Need to Be Reminded Where Surrendering on Guns Leads


What every one of the “top” Republicans—not just in Ohio but  lining up to cave and betray core constituents throughout the land—keep failing to address are the “baby steps” leading to the bottom of Nancy Pelosi’s “slippery slope.” Anyone who maintains you can throw a scrap of flesh to a pack of hungry jackals and it won’t encourage them to circle in closer for more is a liar, a fool or both. [More]
What these grinning Quislings owe us is to be #ConstitutionStrong.

It's Not Always an Either/Or Proposition

Either Douglas is remarkably ill-informed for a law professor, or he’s a liar. [More]
Why not both?

Hell Hath No Fury

Two years after losing anti-gun lawsuit, professors won’t talk about campus carry [More]
It's when they sulk you know it's really eating at their souls. Which makes the juvenile male pleasure of Nelson Muntzing them all the more satisfying.

[Via Michael G]

The Government They Deserve

Sanctuary county ignores ICE detainer, releases illegal charged with rape on bail [More]
Local government reflects the will of the electorate, so why not give the people what they want?

[Via Michael G]

Stay of Execution

UVA to keep pro-Jefferson ‘Founder’s Day’ despite Charlottesville’s decision to nix presidential holiday [More]
The history terminators bent on destruction will be back.

[Via Michael G]

With Talk Like That

“You can talk over me all you want to but the bottom line is the greatest terrorist threat in this country is white men, white men who think like you. That is the greatest terrorist threat in this country.” [More]
Sounds like the time for talking is over.

[Via Michael G]

What Have We Got to Lose by Trying?

New California Study Shows 'Red Flag' Laws May Help Stop Mass Shootings Across the Country [More]
Then again, they may not.

Still, if the "Hero of Medicine" says there might be a chance, why not turn your and my birthrights over to the state?

[Via Roger J]

UPDATE:
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It ain't custom suits and an intern, but not bad for a tax-funded employee...

[Via Rough and Ready]

Survey SAYS!

Poll: Americans, Including Republicans And Gun Owners, Broadly Support Red Flag Laws [More]
Who better to ask misleading questions of than ignoramuses and Fudds?

This is another reason I am so disgusted with Republican turncoats who, rather than use their positions of influence to explain the swindle to their constituents, take the easy way out and cave. That, in turn, is an indictment of those giving A-ratings to surface supporters who don't actually grok what the right is about themselves.

[Via Roger J]

Smokin' in the Boy's Room

Administrators at Centennial High School initially caught the 16-year-old boy smoking marijuana wax in a restroom, according to a Peoria Police Department press release. After being taken to the school office, the boy allegedly told an administrator he had a gun in his backpack ... The suspect didn’t make any threats, and the school was never in danger... [More]
Release the Counselors!

[Via Bluesgal]

Sleeping with the Enemy

Hugo, who has an A-rating from the National Rifle Association... [More]
Who else in our lives should we accept fundamental betrayal from?

And from the Get a Clue Department we see yet another reminder that whatever concession these poltroons make will never be enough:
Haas said the bill would leave out people considered at risk of violence who are not diagnosed as mentally ill, which is often the case.
[Via Mack H]

Anyone Who Can't be Trusted with an M577...

Soldier who drove armored vehicle from Fort Pickett to Richmond is found not guilty by reason of insanity... [More]
If they give him a less than honorable discharge, can he sue them under ADA?

And how the hell did he get on "commercial flights with stops in Charlotte, N.C., and Canada"? I'm not asking for myself...

Anybody remember that James Garner movie?

[Via Mack H]

Top Men

As mass shootings rise, experts say high-capacity magazines should be the focus [More]
Check that premise.

And which "experts"?

[Via Mack H]

Missing an 'Or Else'

CONGRESS & PRESIDENT TRUMP MUST PROTECT 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS [More]
And if they don't?

[Via Felix B]

Hoist on His Own Petard

“Senator Whitehouse is violating basic legal ethics in threatening the Supreme Court while engaging in the unauthorized practice of law,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. “He should be held accountable for these abuses.” [More]
If the committee does the right thing, which similar experience tells us is doubtful, will anyone be demanding to close the unauthorized practitioner loophole?

[Via Michael G]

Today's Low-Hanging Fruit Report

There could have been three more mass shootings if these men weren't stopped, authorities say [More]
How about "if these idiots hadn't called attention to themselves"?

So if they turn out to be really dangerous, are they going to keep them or just their guns?

[Via bondmen]

The Real Story Here


Larry Beaver is either a plant or a moron. [More]

[Via bondmen]

The Definition of Insanity

Missouri lawmakers take cover after shooting of 8-year-old in KC: ‘Gun laws don’t work’ [More]
So naturally, the geniuses on the Kansas City Star editorial board are demanding more of it. It's like communist useful idiots insisting the only reason it hasn't worked so far is because everyone who's tried it hasn't done it right yet.

Those whose bidding they don't know they're doing are counting on that.

[Via bondmen]

Teach Your Children Well

Until we once again teach kids the difference between right and wrong, we will continue to see acts of violence in society.  [More]
There's a whole thesis here that starts with asking whose responsibility it is to teach them and what their qualifications are. And all of it is shaped by incentives and controls from the collective.

[Via bondmen]

Trial Run

Illinois state senator apologizes for mock Trump assassination at fundraiser [More]
As noted before, Trump is an avatar (something he needs to remember). And "apologies" notwithstanding, it's a useful gauge of rabid Sandoval supporters and their wishes for anyone who stands in the way of his demands to disarm and displace them...

The Answer is 'Nothing'


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Just like we heard crickets from them when Muslim taxi drivers refused to use cabs with Gay Games placards. And just like they don't seem inclined to do anything about Muslim bakeries that won't bake gay wedding cakes.

Curious, how the LGBQT "leaders" loudest in their hostility to Christianity seem to go along with that. It's also curious how "refugees" from countries that throw such people off roofs are desperate to elbow their way into this nation of haters.

I guess they don't call 'em "useful idiots" for nothing.

Are Those Anything Like 'Deplorables'?

CHINESE SOCIAL CREDIT SCORE PREVENTS 2.5 MILLION “DISCREDITED ENTITIES” FROM BUYING PLANE TICKETS [More]
Did'ja hear the one about the guy in this country who was put on the "terror list" for using a giant, inflatable pink pig for political protests?

As we've seen with our own "social credit scores," which ensure we bitter clingers aren't welcome on social media sites, the demand to bar all such discredited entities from gun ownership is strong.

Their First Mistake

Kinsman and Hare testified that they felt threatened and acted in self-defense. [More]
Didn't they know you're not allowed to do that in New York City?

Especially with DA Vance out to further promote his political ambitions at the expense of your rights.