At least for today.
I know I have plenty of email tips, but it's late and I have family in town from out of state. I'm off to enjoy the rest of my day.
Feel free to explore around here for something to read, and any help you can give to spread the word on this (and don't forget to send your email!) will be appreciated.
Friday, July 31, 2009
We're the Only Ones Monkeying Around Enough
Forget "Aspiring Rapper." How About "Aspiring Citizen?"
Under Florida law, it's illegal to threaten harm against any public servant. [More]I thought it was pretty much illegal anywhere to actually threaten anyone. So now anyone who is a "public servant" is also an "Only One" in this regard, with special immunities not afforded you and me?
And you'll note they can still threaten us?
Not that I'm particularly sympathetic to rappers, "aspiring" or otherwise, but I didn't see from this exactly who he threatened.
Got lyrics?
Because if it's just a generality and you can't say political traitors deserve to be hanged from lampposts, well, some of us might also say anyone attempting to enforce that will deserve whatever resistance they get.
That's actionable?
I wonder if they also prosecuted Warner Bros. Records, or if they just pick on people who don't have the means to fight back?
[Via Ed M]
Pelosi Calls Her Financial Backers 'Villains'
If I felt justified in publicly denouncing someone as a villain, I wouldn't take a dime off of them. I couldn't. How could I share in what I considered to be ill-gotten gains and not share in their guilt? What kind of hypocrite could do that, all the while knowing they're consistently in the "Top 5" of her industry supporters? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at the way "villains" share the spoils, and presents Spooky Madame Speaker with a dilemma--but only if others join me and help make others aware.
Tell a friend?
Have you read the latest from all the Gun Rights Examiners?
- Atlanta: Ed Stone
- Austin: Howard Nemerov
- Boston: Ron Bokleman
- Charlotte: Paul Valone
- Chicago: Don Gwinn
- Cleveland: Daniel White
- DC: Mike Stollenwerk
- Denver: Dan Bidstrup
- Los Angeles: John Longenecker
- Minneapolis: John Pierce
- National: David Codrea
- Seattle: Dave Workman
- St. Louis: Kurt Hofmann
- Wisconsin: Gene German
This Day in History: July 31
you may think, it not necessary to keep a party at the white Plains, but unless we do, the Inhabitants will be ruined their grass, grain & Cattle will all be taken off by the Enemy. [More]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
We're the Only Ones Off Target Enough
Police say an off-duty police officer in South Florida fired at charging pit bull, but missed the dog and grazed a woman's neck. [More]And we don't know what will happen to the dog? He didn't have to kill it?
You mean it wasn't all that serious?
And afterward, the dog was:
"wagging his tail, wide-eyed at all the people - cops, fire-rescue, animal control officers - gathered in the parking area out front. He was happily oblivious...And a corroborating witness said:
The dog didn't show no aggression but he decided to pull out the gun and shoot the dog...I can understand being cautious around off-leash dogs. Doubly so when a child is involved.
Still, I can't help but wonder if a non-"Only One" missed his target and struck a neighbor if the burning questions would be whether or not we violated policy and how soon we'd be returning to work.
As an aside, notice how the "Authorized Journalist" in the second linked article called it a "pit bull-type dog"? Is that anything like an "assault-style weapon"?
[Via Ed M]
We're the Only Ones Resigned Enough
Two white police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 73-year-old black man in northern Louisiana have resigned from the force. [More]Not to be confused with what would happen to two black men involved in the fatal shooting of a white "Only One"...unless anybody seriously thinks we'd just now be getting to the impact on employment stage of things.
[Via Ed M]
We're the Only..."Say, Did Anybody Ever Tell You You Look Just Like...?" Enough
We're the Only Ones Crashing Enough
Four Hollywood police officers are accused of faking a crash report - and it was caught on an officer's dashboard camera..Authorities say Francisco rear-ended a car in February and then arrested the driver on drunken driving charges. [More]
See how the "Only Ones" automatically assumed a mere citizen is just something to be used and discarded?
That all four of them so readily conspired in this could severely shake my faith in the "few bad apples" theory if I didn't want to believe in it so desperately...
[Via Ed M]
UPDATE: John G tells us charges against the woman have been dropped.
That really seems to irk a few of the dimmer commentators...
The Comedy Genius of Dermot Ahern
When Toy Guns are Outlawed
Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town
At least 15 people were wounded in shootings on the South and West Sides Tuesday night and early this morning, according to police. [More]I know what you're thinking, and believe me, it was my first concern, too, so I'm pleased to report:
Yes, he's all right, and was well-protected and never in any danger.
Thank goodness!
We're the Only Ones Earth-Moving Enough
According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon, his office began receiving reports of farm equipment thefts including tractors, bulldozers and Bobcats throughout the parish last November. [More]And the "Only One" is "a 14-year veteran"? I wonder how soon into his career he realized it gave him certain tactical advantages ? I wonder if anyone who would engage in such acts could so compartmentalize their life that criminal behavior wouldn't manifest itself in other ways, and if that went unnoticed or just unreported?
[Via retrotruckman]
Claiming Luggage While Transporting Guns Can Put Travelers at Risk
[S]ay something compels you to claim your luggage at a layover airport: perhaps your flight was rerouted, or perhaps there was a delay and they're going to shuttle you to a hotel or an alternate terminal... Don't assume it's safe to claim your suitcase. That could put you in a world of hurt. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at another way gun owners trying to obey conflicting laws are entrapped and persecuted. Also, meet a village idiot, airdrop an "Only One," and get a guide to educate your favorite "Authorized Journalist"--assuming they're interested in actually knowing something about guns, as opposed to counting on reader ignorance that assumes they do.
Tell a friend? Seriously?
Have you read the latest from all the Gun Rights Examiners?
- Atlanta: Ed Stone
- Austin: Howard Nemerov
- Boston: Ron Bokleman
- Charlotte: Paul Valone
- Chicago: Don Gwinn
- Cleveland: Daniel White
- DC: Mike Stollenwerk
- Denver: Dan Bidstrup
- Los Angeles: John Longenecker
- Minneapolis: John Pierce
- National: David Codrea
- Seattle: Dave Workman
- St. Louis: Kurt Hofmann
- Wisconsin: Gene German
This Day in History: July 30
I have desired Genl Gates to give you immediate information of the arrival of the Enemy’s Fleet in Delaware, upon which you are to move down to Philada with all the Troops at Trenton. [More]
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Rage Against the Machine
Why is it I'm the last guy to know that I'm raging and dismayed?
How did Roy Edroso of The Village Voice find that out before I did? And if I'm so PO'd and upset, why don't I feel any differently?
Here I thought I was in a pretty good mood today.
How did Roy Edroso of The Village Voice find that out before I did? And if I'm so PO'd and upset, why don't I feel any differently?
Here I thought I was in a pretty good mood today.
It All Depends on the Meaning of the Word "Assist"
The U.S. military wants to establish regional teams of military personnel to assist civilian authorities in the event of a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus this fall, according to Defense Department officials. [More]How?
I thought the function of the military was to fight enemies...?
In the Pocket
M.D. Creekmore of The Survivalist Blog talks "pocket pistols."
I'd say any reader who questions including it must be better at predicting all potentialities than I'll ever be. [More]
I'd say any reader who questions including it must be better at predicting all potentialities than I'll ever be. [More]
Palm Pistol Progress
From Matt Carmel:The Palm Pistol is progressing. The non-provisional utility and design patents have been filed along with trademarks for Palm Pistol and Constitution Arms. The internal action has been designed and my engineer is working to create the final production drawings with tolerances and finishes. Hopefully I will have my first prototypes by the end of the year.You can read more from WarOnGuns here.
And here are Matt's websites:
Injustice Everywhere
National Police Misconduct Statistics and Reporting Project [More]Holy mackerel, these guys make "The Only Ones Files" look like a couple folders in a drawer.
And you can follow them on Twitter.
[Via Billy Beck]
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