Wednesday, October 27, 2021

False Promises

 Students across South Carolina are taking part in the National Student Pledge against Gun Violence. [Watch]

Except what they're "teaching" them is fear, ignorance, and avoidance, a deadly combination.

Hell, I'll pledge against violence too, of all kinds -- unless someone doesn't give me any other choice.

[Via Jess]

In the Spirit of Bipartisanship

 Democrats Keep Pushing to Eliminate American's Due Process Rights, Extreme Risk Protection Orders [More]

Not just Democrats...

[Via Michael G]

Are You Going to Do Something or Just Stand There and Read?

 Loudoun County Requires Parents to Sign NDA-Like Form to View CRT-Style Curriculum [More]

History tells us dictators will continue to dictate until they are overthrown.

[Via Michael G]

The Young Guinea Pigs League

 FDA Panel Votes Unanimously to Approve 5 to 11-year-old Vaccinations: “We’re Never Going to Learn About How Safe This Vaccine Is Unless We Start Giving It, That’s Just The Way It Goes”… [More]

We have to give the shot so you can find out what's in it?

Well, we've already established who owns them, haven't we?

[Via bondmen]

Busting Up the Monopoly

"I think you are privatizing something that is what essentially sets a nation-state apart, which is a monopoly on violence." [More]

No. Your move.

[Via bondmen]

Defeatists Begone

 If Terry McAuliffe Wins Virginia's Governor Race, Kiss The 2nd Amendment Goodbye [More]

Why? Is this guy planning on surrendering?

[Via bondmen]

We Have Lyft Off

 St. Louis Lyft driver allegedly pulled gun over mask request [More]

Thank goodness the passengers obeyed the rules!

[Via bondmen]

If at First You Don't Succeed...

 San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin faces a second recall effort over failure to prosecute crimes. [More]

Like the rest of the government they voted for isn't every bit as subversive...

[Via bondmen]

Disaster Averted

 That day, my body inhaled molecules of white supremacy as they seeped out of my computer from that proctored Zoom room. They entered my bloodstream and catalyzed a metabolism that would allow for the invasion of my body by a violently infectious life form. [More]

I'd say it's a good thing for everyone concerned that she's decided not to be a doctor.

Although it won't surprise me to see mandatory vaccines for this in a couple years. Just not for everyone.

[Via Remarks]

What's in a Name?

 Wisconsin Judge Says Men Shot By Kyle Rittenhouse May Be Referred to as ‘Rioters’, ‘Looters’, and ‘Arsonists’– But Not as ‘Victims’ [More]

I'm assuming it's OK to call them "men" on Twitter...?

[Via Michael G]

An Accident Waiting to Happen

 Veteran prop master turned down ‘Rust’ gig over ‘massive red flags’ [More]

So "commonsense gun safety law" advocate Alec Baldwin's gun handling wasn't the only thing that was negligent...

Oh, look. Deep pockets.

[Via Jess]

Mystery to Me

"... What I’m worried about and what I’m wondering – how they even got inside with guns. How did they get inside?”  [More]

Even Yul is at a loss.

[Via 1Gat]

Ye Shall Know the Truth...

 ...and the truth will get you canceled. [More]

Thank goodness for "fact-checkers."

[Via Michael G]

Gun-Free for Your Protection

 Who is Idaho Mall Shooter? 2 Dead, 4 Including Cop Injured in Boise Gun Attack [More]

They've since ID'd him.

Here's what nobody wants to report on:

[Via 1Gat]

You Can't Judge a Book By Its Contents

 Germany: Muslim migrant who murdered three while screaming ‘Allahu akbar’ is not guilty, not an ‘Islamist’ [More]

Whew. For a second there I thought he was a threat.

[Via Michael G]

And Justice for All

 At least 50 high-powered law firms that went out of their way to defend foreign terrorists in Guantanamo Bay free of charge are nowhere to be found as hundreds of American citizens languish in prison for charges related to entering the U.S. Capitol building during the January 6 riot. [More]

They know who their enemies are, whether their enemies know it or not.

[Via Michael G]

Somebody's Really In for It Now

 Spygate Case Heats Up As Durham Makes Another Power Play [More]

As with "Stop the Steal" revelations, wake me when somebody actually nails somebody.

[Via Jess]

The Head Corrupter

 The piece Weingarten tweeted is titled, "Parents claim they have the right to shape their kids’ school curriculum. They don’t." It frames parents concerned about critical race theory and pornographic literature in school libraries as engaging in "paranoid politics." [More]

That's one servant I would eject from my house.

[Via Michael G]

Digital Media Laws

 It’s a new world when it comes to business and marketing. That world includes social media campaigns, websites, and live social media feeds. One of the key components of any small or emerging business should be a social media/digital media policy. [More]

It seems individuals acting in the capacity of citizen journalists would benefit from reviewing this, too.

We Have a Winner!

 Blaming Trump for Alec Baldwin accidentally killing someone ... Face with rolling eyes ... Just when you think that yesterday you found the stupidest thing to ever be posted on Twitter, a new winner emerges today. [More]

I just knew right-wing white supremacists had to be responsible! They are "the greatest threat," after all...

The Cutting Off Supply to the 'Law-Abiding' Act

Bill Aims To Mandate Training For Gun Dealers!? [More]

John Petrolino examines the latest "commonsense" measure, no doubt crafted by a gungrab group, to harass dealers out of existence.

What's South Dakota's Motto, Again?

I'm Back -- Sort Of

 I've cleared some of the logjams out of the way and will try to get to some of the posts I could not do yesterday, but I still have literally dozens of unopened emails and just won't be able to address most of them.