That's All, Folks!

At least for today.

I've been fighting a particularly nasty bug all week--fevers, chills, racking coughs, headaches, rib aches, disorientation, weakness...I finally figured out trying to overcome things by sheer willpower wasn't working and went to the doctor and got a couple prescriptions, at least one of which does not promote industriousness and lucidity.

Bottom line--I've been sitting here at my computer for an hour and a half, mud-headed, and just can't think my way through posting things. If I get hit enough times with a 2 x 4, I can eventually take a hint. For the rest of today, the couch and the remote control represent the totality of my ambitions.

We're the Only Ones Carjacking Enough

A new Rockford, Illinois ordinance allows police to seize any car based on the accusation that it played loud music.

Get that? The LAW says government may STEAL private property from citizens without affording them due process. And, like the red Chinese, who reputedly charge families of executed prisoners the price of the bullet, they continue to extort "fees"--including storage charges that accumulate as they stonewall a hearing.

Yeah, governments are instituted among men to secure the blessings of liberty. The thugs don't even try to disguise who they think the boss is, do they?

Maybe they'll steal the wrong person's car--someone capable of devising a just response--and getting away with it.

Squeeze, baby, squeeze. Until our eyeballs bleed.

[Via Steven]

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This Day in History: September 28

Resolved Unanimously that the said Report with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same be transmitted to the several legislatures in Order to be submitted to a convention of Delegates chosen in each state by the people thereof in conformity to the resolves of the Convention made and provided in that case.

By His Friends You Shall Know Him

U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan fielded some tough questions about gun laws while winning praise Wednesday at a Senate confirmation hearing to become director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Sullivan, a former Republican state legislator and district attorney in Massachusetts, was nominated by President Bush for the job in March.

And just look at who is heaping praise: Ted Kennedy and John Kerry. With Chuck Schumer providing the theatrical cues needed to prompt the requisite responses and give the illusion of a "grilling."

And Sullivan promises to work around those pesky restrictions on providing municipalities with ammo to sue gun manufacturers... I mean, gun trace data sharing. Because we all know Congress said cities couldn't do that. Just ask Judge Weinstein.

Is it just me, or does it seem the "Vote Freedom First" president goes out of his way to alienate ("betray" is such an ugly word) the base?

[Via Red's Trading Post]

A Confidence Game

Almost half of gun crime victims in London's black community refuse to help police investigations, a senior Metropolitan Police officer has said.

Lack of confidence in the police and fear of reprisals stop many answering officers' questions...

Stay in denial and keep thinking it's the guns. Because admitting the alternative could bring down the whole government authority-over-dependency house of cards.

"All It Can"

The Tanaiste has insisted that the Government is doing all it can to rid society of gun crime.

Maybe it should try doing less?

A Plethora of Only Ones

I've said it before and I'll repeat myself--I don't go out looking for new cop stories every day--there are just so many I can't avoid tripping over them, plus many of you send me links and I try to honor your efforts when I can.

But I'm in a bit of a quandary--it seems more and more, WarOnGuns is dominated by "Only Ones" posts--and that's not why I started doing this. I'm spending more time commenting on police outrages and absurdities, and less on promoting RKBA--although I can't deny the two are strongly intertwined.

In an ideal world, I'd have enough time and resources to do a separate website. But that ain't gonna happen.

Is there a solution, aside from consciously setting arbitrary limits, and accepting some stories, while leaving others with equal merit alone? I don't know, and I don't know that I'll end up doing anything differently.

I'm just thinking out loud here.

We're the Only Ones Setting Traditions Enough

The U.S attorney and the FBI are investigating 20-year-old claims that Chicago Police under the command of former Lt. Jon Burge tortured confessions out of suspects and lied about it under oath...

At least 148 men, almost all of them African-American, told a special prosecutor that Burge and his officers at the old Area 2 police station beat them to extract confessions. Some of those men went to Death Row on false confessions until former Gov. George Ryan pardoned them. The city fired Burge, saying he was responsible for the torture of suspects. But a special prosecutor concluded it was too late to file charges against Burge or his officers.

The city also provided attorneys to defend Burge against civil suits that have cost the city $8 million in lawyers' fees so far. Burge lives in Florida and draws a city pension.

Enjoying professional courtesies, no doubt.

In the mean time, "Snuffy" and Laura are doing their best to ensure their idiot followers remain at the mercy of such "Only Ones" [Hey, you'll get your day in court!], and are working toward the day when you and I will also know the sweet peace that comes only from submission and dependence.

We're the Only Ones Elite and Special Enough

A Chicago police officer who was already in legal trouble was arrested Wednesday on federal charges for allegedly planning the murder-for-hire of a former fellow police officer.

...Finnigan was assigned to the elite Special Operations Section of the Chicago Police Department. He was one of six members of that unit arrested in 2006 for allegedly using their badges to shake down residents for cash and other items. He was suspended from the force after state charges were filed in that case.

Bummer. There goes his eligibility for professional courtesy. Meanwhile, Chicagoans "Snuffy" Pfleger and Laura Washington are working hard to make sure Daley's "Only Ones" continue to enjoy an elite and special monopoly of force--while working to expand that condition state and nationwide. The result, of course, would leave "ordinary citizens" (that would be you and me) at the mercy of the Finnigans of the world, not to mention the feral, enabled offspring of witless pawns-for-the-police-state mothers. All in the name of humanity, mind you.

[Via 45superman]

This Day in History: September 27

I would therefore observe, that you will endeavour, as you advance, to obtain information of the Enemy's and our situation and regulate yourself accordingly.

Hah! See?

Washington used the word "regulate."

If this isn't proof the Founders wanted "gun control laws," then nothing is. I mean, what else could he have meant?

St. John's Campus Lockdown: Man With Rifle Arrested

What is with these people not following clearly stated policy?

The following actions are considered violations of the Student Code of Conduct and are subject to disciplinary action:
30. Weapons and ExplosivesPossession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a firearm, knife, blackjack, stun gun, etc., or any item used as a weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon or violent purposes, except with expressed University authorization, on University-owned or controlled property or at University-sponsored functions.

This report says it was "a .50 caliber rifle inside a bag." It's unclear at this point how many 747's fly over St. Johns' Queens campus, or if there are any nearby chemical plants, refineries or nuclear facilities to blow up, so it beats me what else he would have needed one for.

We'll see if it ends up being a .50 BMG.

We're the Only Ones Flunking Enough

They wanted to carry guns, but one in five Canadian border guards have been flunking their shooting lessons...

As well, some officers needed fitness training so their arms remained steady during the shortened shooting training which caused fatigue.

So I guess the answer lies with "changes made in the training program after the initial failure rates were noticed."

But "the union is not advocating that unqualified offiers [sic] be pushed through."

Obviously not.

[Via Matthew Maynard]
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What Can We Infer?

Boys shot as Brown cracks down on gun crime

I don't suppose anyone would care to extrapolate anything from this...?

We're the Only Ones Bordering on the Ridiculous Enough

Three Mexican minors detained in California on suspicion of smuggling drugs stole a U.S. Border Patrol car while still wearing handcuffs and drove it back across the border to Mexico.

Homeland Security-"Only Ones" style.

What is it with cruisers this week?

We're the Only Ones Promoting Virtue Enough

According to Dr. Al-Marshood, the two commission members approached the girls in order to "politely" advise and guide them regarding their inappropriate clothing.

Consequently, the two girls started verbally abusing the commission members, which then lead to one of the girls pepper-spraying them in the face as the other girl filmed the incident on her mobile phone, while continuing to hurl insults at them.

That's actually pretty darn funny.

[Via Peter G]
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We're the Only Ones Professionally Courteous Enough

If you are a police officer, trooper, court officer, correction officer, telecommunicator, highway patrol, federal agent, or any other type of police (peace) officer either full-time, part-time or retired that has been disrespected or insulted by another police agency (officer) by not receiving some sort of professional courtesy, please email staff (at) copswritingcops.com with the information.

And if you're a citizen, don't try me, boy.

Unfreakingbelievable. But hey, that's why they're "The Only Ones."

[Via Peter G]

Prying Open Cold Dead Hands

Laura Washington seems to think it's just a saying.

You'll never dominate the Internet, Laura--only the elitist media sites and programs that employ evil airheads like yourself. SayUncle does a good job of explaining why.

I couldn't help but notice the last time you mobilized all your mothers, it was a bust. I also can't help but notice that it's this same crop of women you turn to for salvation who are producing and enabling the fatherless, feral and unrestrained young worthies who are causing the bulk of the problems.

But we don't want to talk about that.

Still, I am curious about one thing, Laura: How many sets of dead hands will be enough for you?

[Via Bruce M]

This Day in History: September 26

On September 26, 1777, British troops marched into Philadelphia and occupied the city forcing the Continental Congress, meeting in the Pennsylvania State House (later renamed Independence Hall), to flee to the interior of Pennsylvania. General Washington and his army had battled the British south of Philadelphia at Brandywine Creek on September 11. That evening, Washington sent a letter to the Continental Congress reporting the outcome...

You remember Independence Hall, right? That famous UN World Heritage site?

Have You Seen Me?

The Halton Police could use your help, eh?

[Via Bruce M]

[Graphic via Stieger]

We're the Only Ones Wild West Enough

When they left Wild West City amusement park in New Jersey, 12-year-old Aleksey Derevyankin sat in the family's gray Ford Focus, a black cowboy hat on his head, a gold "Deputy Marshal" star with him, pretending to shoot a toy gun — a Western-style revolver with a bright orange tip.

A passing motorist saw the Focus and reported it to police as a road-rage incident with someone in the backseat pointing a gun. Police ran the license plate, which came back to Keahon's Oak Street home.

I'm amazed we survived The Fifties. I know this would sure scare the hell out of me:



[Via Declan]
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