Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Meanwhile, Over at the Religion of Peace


MEMRI also reported that Iranian Quran expert Abolfazl Bahrampur said on state television on Nov. 26 that protesters should not "merely be killed," but "should die in agony." In an interview on Iran's Channel 1, Bahrampur said according to the Quran, the protesters are waging war against Allah and should be "crucified." "...Which means That they should be hanged, 'or their hands and feet on alternate sides shall be chopped off.' [More]

Monopoly of Violence made possible by Commonsense Gun Safety Laws TM!

Driving Force


Hillsborough bus driver Schnaider Prophete calls the rider who saved his life his guardian angel. But he also told the transit agency’s board of directors Monday that he could’ve protected himself if he and other drivers were allowed to carry guns on board while working. [More]

What kind of bastard would tell him "No"?

Just a Wild Guess

What is going on? Fears of school shootings hit eight Wisconsin high schools in three days. [More]
Fearmongering?

[Via Roger J]

Come Now and Let Us Reason Together

NRA Asked Anti-Gunners the Name of the SCOTUS Case They Were Protesting. Their Responses Are Amazing. [More]
Which is why "debating" an ignorant, angry and bigoted mob is a waste of time...

[Via bondmen]

When Black Friday Comes

FBI posts big Black Friday gun check numbers; second-largest single day in program history [More]
And no brawls...?

So the problem might not be with gun owners?

[Via bondmen]

The Company They Keep


Convicted Pedophile Used In Mueller Investigation Indicted For Funneling Millions In Illegal Contributions to Hillary, DOJ Says [More]

If this doesn't prove we need to impeach Trump, nothing will.

Anybody know if Vegas is giving odds on this guy being Epsteined?

[Via Michael G]

Reparaciones


Pete Buttigieg Nods Along as Pastor Claims Mexican Illegals are Reclaiming Stolen Land [More]

Will they still be offering scalp bounties against the ones they "stole" it from?

[Via Michael G]

No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy


DMVs across the country are selling data that drivers are required to provide to the organization in order to obtain a license. [More]

And to think the Kiwis give licensing and registration data away for free.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Body Shaming Enough


LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly fondling dead woman’s breasts [More]

Maybe he just dropped by for a cold one...

[Via Jake S]

We're the Only Ones off the Cuff Enough


On-Duty Police Officer Handcuffed Woman & ‘Brutally’ Raped Her, Causing Injury, Documents Say [More]
"[A] maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment..."?

I wonder what a "civilian" would get for doing that to an "Only One"...

[Via Florida Guy]   

We're the Only Ones Absolute Enough


Daughter of police chief in Starbucks cup scandal says he’s ‘absolutely a pig’  [More]
A line from "Sunshine" comes to mind: 


He can't even run his own life I'll be damned if he'll run mine.


[Via Steve T

McSally Forth Again


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Jeez, it seems like we just got done with some industrial-strength snake-tonguing, and now we get this bit of noncommital weaseling.

I've always found "Rest assured" has pretty much the same effect as "Trust me."

I'm not assured and I won't rest.
 
[Via Henry Bowman]

Much Ado about What, Exactly?


GOA Praises Introduction of Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act [More]

One question: Does it stand a chance in hell without Congress significantly changing?

Actually, two questions, this one prompted by the bill title: Why do just about every gun group and "friendly" politician continue to avoid the obvious?

I Have to Be Honest

“I have to be honest: I don’t have any idea why it’s a partisan issue nationally. [More]
Yeah, it's a mystery to me. too.  Dolt.

Considering the background of Wilson, the governor and most of the Utah legislature, and considering the views of the church on "refugees," it seems fair to ask if they are using the powers of their office to impose a religious agenda here.