Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Speaking of Moot


The Supreme Court majority should resist the temptation to expand the Second Amendment [More]
First of all, they're not expanding it.

And if Weiner-guy's point is bolstered on Bork being the benchmark for originalists, well, that's all I need to hear.

And Another...


Chesapeake designated a “Second Amendment Constitutional City” by unanimous council vote at packed meeting [More]
Yes, it's symbolic, but the symbolism is giving pause.

I understand Wise County is scheduled to bring this up tomorrow and the resolve may not be there to do it. Perhaps those locals with a vested personal interest could do some neighborly persuading?

[Via Mack H]

UPDATE: Looks like Chesterfield would rather equivocate. That "avid hunter" sure sounds like a Republifudd. I hope that's remembered the next time he seeks office.

No Safe Space, Indeed


“After all of the previews and ads were over and the movie was just starting, two thugs sporting hoodies, masks, sunglasses and carrying huge duffel bags ran, not walked, up the aisle and sat at the back of the theater right behind us. They looked like bank robbers, home invasion criminals… they were trying to act scary,” a moviegoer named Vanessa, who asked for her last name not be used, told Fox News. [More]

Being La Habra, ordinary citizens don't get to carry, just in case they need to.

Maybe when leftist thugs pull crap a civic-minded citizen could try to remain unnoticed so he can surreptitiously follow them and see if he can ID them, get a license plate, tail them to where they live, and maybe even find out what they eat for breakfast.

Who doesn't want to be famous?

[Via Michael G]

Loose Lips 'n All That


Police arrest Newport News man accused of threatening Northam [More]

What did I just get done saying about low-hanging fruit and no time to be stupid?

Now we get to see if he was -- or if his "relative" has an ax to grind.
[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Groping Enough


The circumstances of the encounters varied. Some women said the misconduct happened while they were detained or in custody. Some said Fischer had been among deputies who responded to calls for assistance, and that Fischer would show up hours or days later asking for hugs. Some said they agreed to the hugs, but then were groped. [More]

Hey, he just wanted to make it to home plate at the end of his shift...

[Via Rough and Ready]

Their Go-To Guys


The Media Again Buries the Truth About the SPLC [More]

Remember what Mike called 'em?

[Via Michael G]

Down to the Wire


"We are not against immigration. We are not even against the illegal immigrant. It is not their fault that an irresponsible government has called them to come here illegally." — Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, Parliamentary Spokesman for the conservative party Vox. [More]

You gotta wonder what the hell he's trying to conserve.

[Via Michael G]

Besides, If You're Not Doing Anything Wrong...

“Do we want to live in a society like that?” he asked. “I don’t think we do.” [More]
As opposed to a total surveillance state...?

With dilemmas like these, I always turn to Mr. Benny.

[Via Michael G]

Creatures of the State


For Second Amendment sanctuaries, however, “no such limit stands between states and their localities,” Howard said. “Cities and counties in Virginia are creatures of the state,” he said, meaning that they only have such powers as the General Assembly grants them. [More]

The state is the creature of the people, whose unalienable rights existed before they brought it into being.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Penetrating Enough


Baltimore County police officer charged with rape [More]
But not to worry. His actions "are not representative of the values and ethics of the Baltimore County Police Department."

They're not so exclusively specialized.

[Via Neil W]

So What's That Got to Do with a 'Gun Blog'?


The videos are of four talks delivered at the workshop, and a panel discussion. They are worth watching because they provide varied perspectives on today’s immigration situation. And none of them are over an hour in length. [More]
Good thing this has nothing to do with that "single issue." Right, Saviors?

The Man Who Would be King

Bloomberg: When I'm President I'll Pack the Supreme Court With Anti-Gun Justices [More]
Think he'll crown himself at the inauguration...?

[Via Michael G]

My Money's on NRA Members


Jersey City mayor says gunmen targeted kosher market [More
But no identities on the suspects yet? Really?

UPDATE:
An assailant involved in a prolonged firefight in Jersey City, N.J., that left six people dead, including one police officer, had published anti-Semitic and anti-police posts online and investigators believe the attack was motivated by those sentiments ... Investigators also found a manifesto-style note inside the assailants’ van... 
Yet:
So far, the authorities have not identified the attackers, who were killed in the firefight.
What is it "authorities" don't want us to know?

UPDATE- I'll admit I didn't see it going in this direction:

Adherents to the Hebrew Israelite movement, also sometimes called Black Hebrews, believe that African-Americans are the “real” descendants of the biblical Children of Israel and that white Jews are “imposters.”


Hot Air, All Right...


But after weeks of unrest and the formation of Second Amendment sanctuary counties, it seems that the pressure has gotten to them. [More]

So not being able to buy new ones and having to register old ones is being presented as a "win"?

No Getting Around It?

...Civil War is inevitable [More]
I'm seeing a lot more of this kind of sentiment being expressed.

"They" are seeing it, too, and in some cases, are egging it on.

Interesting time. Certainly, no time to be stupid, meaning know your friends and don't allow yourself to be low-hanging fruit for provocateurs.

Such a Nice Young Man


Teixeira was physically removed from the courtroom twice. He threatened the prosector's wife and then, upon his return, shouted out a second time about the death of his victim. "Want to know his last words?" he yelled, referring to Dr. Field. [More] *
For some reason, the new, improved, less "conservative" Fox News left out this piece of information:
Bampumim Teixeira, an immigrant from West Africa...
It must not be important to the story. Besides, it may stir up the wrong feelings about this.

* UPDATE: I see Faux News is still denying access from Blogger, but I felt it was important to use their story to demonstrate a point. Feel free to right-click the link and open in a new tab to see it.

Oathbreak Ridge

In fact, Ridge admitted he is going to be open-minded about which candidate gets his vote. But Ridge said it will be the one who he believes would best serve the country and would bring the appropriate ”experience and demeanor and global perspective" to the office – even if that candidate is a Democrat. [More]
This is my shocked face.