I don't have a crystal ball, but I believe disparaging and dismissing what we saw yesterday will not serve those doing so well, especially since there is nothing you or I can do about dissuading further such demonstrations. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the principles behind the protest so many evidently fear. Includes video of Mike Vanderboegh's speech.
Sunday, February 08, 2015
Vanderboegh speech highlights gun advocate divide
Tonight on Armed American Radio
- Hour 1: Alan Gottlieb
- Hour 2: Lee Williams and Chris Baden followed by Rob Pincus in the final half hour
- Hour 3: Amber Kunau and Carrie Lightfoot-Well Armed Woman followed in the final half hour by yours truly and George "Mad Ogre" Hill
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Bratton ‘resisting arrest’ proposal a ploy to strengthen police state
“NYPD Has a Plan to Magically Turn Anyone It Wants Into a Felon,” Gawker Justice observes in a more hard-edged assessment that includes examples of resisting arrest charges being deliberately unjustly applied. And it’s that felony rap that should most outrage right to keep and bear arms advocates, because such convictions will result in lifetime prohibitions against owning guns, outcomes Bratton and his boss, socialist mayor Bill de Blasio, wouldn't mind seeing more of. Understand these are people who want to deploy with machine guns to control protesters, a wish they've apparently publicly backed down from -- for now. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes these people are terrified of us. If they weren't, they wouldn't be so desperate to stamp out any chance of resisting their will.
Get Off His Side?
He raises points that no doubt are agreed with by many. [More]
That said, people with a different line in the sand are making their defiance known. Whether what happens today causes more to join them or more to distance themselves remains to be seen, but there will be resurgences as infringements without recourse increase. The antis are going to keep pushing, and a growing number of gun owners are getting sick and tired of being told their only option is to repeat failed tactics in places where they have no chance to succeed.
You don't have to like it or feel comfortable with it. I've taken some recent heat for expressing caution and doubts myself. But the one thing we must never forget is that the true extremists are those who would criminalize rights.
That said, people with a different line in the sand are making their defiance known. Whether what happens today causes more to join them or more to distance themselves remains to be seen, but there will be resurgences as infringements without recourse increase. The antis are going to keep pushing, and a growing number of gun owners are getting sick and tired of being told their only option is to repeat failed tactics in places where they have no chance to succeed.
You don't have to like it or feel comfortable with it. I've taken some recent heat for expressing caution and doubts myself. But the one thing we must never forget is that the true extremists are those who would criminalize rights.
Once More into the Breach
Mike reports and philosophizes from Puyallup in anticipation of today's event in Olympia. [More]
I'll do what I can to pass along unique information as the day progresses. In the mean time, stay tuned to this Facebook page and this Twitter feed.
For instance, let's see if this changes, or if the strategy is just to shut everybody out:
I'll be adding updates throughout the day to the link list at the end of my GRE article.
I'll do what I can to pass along unique information as the day progresses. In the mean time, stay tuned to this Facebook page and this Twitter feed.
For instance, let's see if this changes, or if the strategy is just to shut everybody out:
Wait a Few Days, You'll Hear About It
Besides, if he wasn't already doing the Lord's work, how else would we ever notice all those screaming headlines about Brian Williams, or learn that Rosie O'Donnell is exiting "The View"?
The guy was useless in Fast and Furious, too, until "real reporters" got involved. How much information preceded that and has still never been noticed outside of a niche readership again?
It may seem like I'm just bitching for self-serving reasons, and guilty as charged, but the bottom line is this allows the narrative to be controlled by those who would control everything else. And as per standard Bizarro World practice, the illusion of a masses-reaching "maverick" serves that purpose well.
A Wasted Life
I've spent my life studying this, so I won’t return to address idiots with lame, stupid, ignorant arguments and inane insults. [Comment must load]I'm glad you're impressed with yourself, Sophie. My reactions to that statement are "You didn't learn much" and "Good, but you're projecting."
Friday, February 06, 2015
Gun-Grabbers Keep Pushing Deception Masked as Settled Truth
For starters, “ownership” is a legal and moral term. There can be a big difference between a gun “possessor” and a gun “owner,” and a huge difference in terms of how the two groups behave... While the “reports” will start out talking “gun deaths” to sway the headline surfers and the reading-challenged, it turns out what’s really being highlighted are “rates.” And those hardly reflect real numbers to show where more people are being murdered by criminals with guns they obtained illegally. [More]My latest JPFO Alert notes the lies just keep on coming. And if we want people to know, it's up to you and me to tell them.
Grassley puts hold on judicial nominee involved in Dobyns case
“[B]efore we vote on the Davidson nomination, I wanted to note that recently unsealed court documents in the case of Dobyns v. United States have prompted some questions that need to be answered,” Grassley commented. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a significant development in a story that most of Big Boy Media doesn't think is news. The parallels with this and Fast and Furious are almost eerie in terms of what that took to get noticed.
Saturday rally to illustrate new paradigm in gun rights advocacy
The thing is, what I think, or what you think is a moot point as far as Saturday’s planned actions are concerned. Regardless of sentiments, fears, cautions and warnings, it’s “Game on,” and the activists will not be deterred. This is the new paradigm all of us, but especially the "gun groups," need to get used to, because it effectively nullifies any "compromises" some may be inclined to agree to. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes defiance that makes enforcement problematic has the potential to completely change the game. Like it or not, we may just be entering the next phase.
We're the Only Ones "You AND Your Little Dog" Enough
Tragically, the shots he heard came from an Officer Joseph Pitts, the first to arrive on the scene. He had just shot and killed Davis' three-legged dog, Tooter. Three witnesses all claim the officer never announced his presence or identified himself as a policeman. Upon entering the room, Davis was shot, twice, by Officer Pitts. [More]Dial 911 and die. They not only have no duty to protect you, when they kill you, there always seems to be a handy "following department protocol/wanted to get home at the end of his shift" absolution rationale.
[Via Ned]
As the Old Paradigm Fades
A BILL FOR AN ACT CONCERNING PERMITTING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED HANDGUNS ON PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PROPERTIES. [More]I guess I'm getting jaded about legislation the sponsors know will go nowhere dealing with an area they really have no moral or lawful say in. Yeah, I understand the author is in there swinging, but there's a growing movement that's getting sick and damned tired of all the posturing and games, while rights we clearly understand are ours are being denied by self-serving oathbreakers, and citizens are being intimidated and punished for exercising them.
Some people are through asking. They're going to start taking back. Like it or not.
[Via cydl]
The Power of the Purse
A Time-Honored Tradition
So Bolsheviks hate Nazi rivals and free speech. What else is new? [More]
Surprisingly, we do have some common ground on guns, at least with what he's revealed so far. But anyone who would deny fundamental rights based on ideologies, as opposed to actions that actually victimize, is not to be trusted.
[Via Florida Guy]
Surprisingly, we do have some common ground on guns, at least with what he's revealed so far. But anyone who would deny fundamental rights based on ideologies, as opposed to actions that actually victimize, is not to be trusted.
[Via Florida Guy]
It's the Morally Right Thing to Do
You know, reward foreign lawbreakers with money that's not yours and infringe on the unalienable rights of Americans... [More]
Here's a telling quote:
I see he's got all kinds of awards and decorations. I seem to recall another high-ranking military hero who turned to the dark side.
[Via silentscope 47]
Here's a telling quote:
“Of course it could, but I don’t control life off campus...”But in his little corner he presumes to control life. I guess it goes with being used to instant obedience. That must be why he's not too worried if his demands may affect men who formerly served under him.
I see he's got all kinds of awards and decorations. I seem to recall another high-ranking military hero who turned to the dark side.
[Via silentscope 47]
This Day in History: February 6
If Historiographers should be hardy enough to fill the page of History with the advantages that have been gained with unequal numbers (on the part of America) in the course of this contest, & attempt to relate the distressing circumstances under which they have been obtained, it is more than probable that Posterity will bestow on their labors the epithet & marks of fiction for it will not be believed that such a force as Great Britain has employed for eight years in this Country could be baffled in their plan of Subjugating it by numbers infinitely less—composed of Men often times half starved—always in Rags—without pay—& experiencing, at times, every Species of distress which human nature is capable of undergoing. [More]
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