City of Angels

A federal judge in California has ruled that including a small Christian cross on the official seal of Los Angeles County is unconstitutional, siding with civil liberties advocates. [More]

My, how very Opposite Day "progressive" of the Bill Clinton appointee.

Me, I object to calling the place "The Angels."  That discriminates against those of us who call them spirit guides or Valkyries or Houris, or even those who call them demons...

Matter of fact, the example of the Taliban/Buddhist statue "flap," as adopted by those intent on going after Confederate monuments, makes it clear the entire mission system is emblematic of white privilege, patriarchy, religious bigotry, oppression and genocide, and it offends the hell out of people who live to have the hell offended out of them. If they're not going to be destroyed outright, we at least need to convert some to give equal shrift to Baal and Cthulu, as well as apportion a few as "bathhouses"...

The Devil's Invention

Meaning, I guess this Brit want them reserved for the devil's minions, and I suspect he'll get his wish-- at least over there. [More]

Faux News Health

Because nothing says "gun safety" like a bunch of antis haranguing you to turn it into a club! [More]

"Lead author Dr. Katherine Freundlich," eh?  I don't suppose she'd like to fill out a form explaining her qualifications and what she's prepared to do about it should her advice not work out...?

White House Still Claiming Second Amendment a ‘Given’ Right

This isn’t subject to interpretation and spin, which means the evil b******s are demonstrable liars, defrauding Americans out of their rights and usurping powers they have no claim to. Plainly, because there’s no other way to put this and remain faithful to the truth, that makes them tyrants and domestic enemies, and if you think about it, presumptuous blasphemers. [More]

The One from whom all blessings flow…? The guy sure has a high opinion of himself.

Voyage to See What's on the Bottom

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What with the hours I work and demands on time I don't write about here, I generally finish up late and turn on the tube to just veg out for a bit before sleep.  Right now I'm catching up on "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea," which I used to watch back in the Sixties.

Feral sons Uday and Qusay think it's a hoot that we had shows like that taking place in the "future" years of 1970s and 80s. "Voyage" actually had some thoughtful episodes, especially in the black and white era before much of it devolved into cheesy special effects and hokey monsters, like much of the -- face it -- dreck Irwin Allen produced.

Long story short, I found a Richard Basehart commemorative site that has posted another fond memory, back from the days when I was a Mad Magazine regular, their "Voyage to See What's on the Bottom" parody.  You'll probably either think it's childishly stupid or funny.  If you're like me, you'll think it's both, and enjoy it all the more because of that.

I don't know what "netiquette" is for a link that appears to go to a directory instead of a content page, so I'm not going to make this link hot. If you want to see more, copy and paste it into your address bar.

http://www.richardbasehart.com/images/vttbots/mad/

"Storefront Stick-up"

A victim of opportunity, this store owner has his hands full when he is confronted by an armed robber as he is unlocking the door. The robber demands "Give me the bag!" What happens next is the subject of this weeks' episode. [More]

Tonight on "Stop the Threat"...

Mass Hysteria

Newtown schools chief: Teachers will never carry guns in town schools [More]

Or I should  say, Conn. hysteria, which is pretty much the same thing.

I note teacher Jason Adams didn't actually do anything threatening, so this appears to be pure hoplophobia gone viral. I suspect he's probably been doing it for a while and got careless with concealment. Another teacher saw it and reported him. And an armed "Only One" reminded him of why they're called that.

The guy is screwed. Good luck with a 2A defense. That presupposes courts exist to secure the Blessings of Liberty. Just like the other branches of government, right?

I have some feelers out to learn more -- if you have something to add, feel free to comment.

Item last -- I've seen a "friendly fire" tendency to pile on the guy, and will only ask this -- has anyone ever felt compelled to carry when and where the "law" said you couldn't?

[Via Sweet Baboo]

We're the Only Ones All TOR Up Enough

[W]hen Seattle police showed up at David Robinson's home shortly after 6 a.m. last Wednesday, he figured he had little choice but to let them in and hand over all his computer passwords. [More]

There's always a choice.  But some are more costly than others.

And there's always a weakest link.

Anybody think you're safe out there...?

[Via Michael G]

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Veterans Summit on April 10... [More]

It's Firearms Friday!

I'll be joining Michael Dukes again at 11:20 or so Eastern to talk gun sales, Hillary and Bernie, and whatever else we can get to. [Listen]

For the Children

If there's a bigger cliché than politicians kissing babies, I don't know what... Saw this one, sans the Fauxtoshop reboot, over at Hillary's FB page. It creeped me out about as much as when Saddam got all touchy with the child of British hostages, except in this case, a worshiper happily brought the offering.

Feel the Bern Yet?

[More]

Not unless he comes and tries to take them he hasn't.

When those who do start to realize that unanticipated personal costs may accrue, we'll see how long their resolve lasts.

We're Number Two!

Coming soon to a Caliphate near you, and probably already firmly established in certain enclaves... [More]

ATF Trace Data Refutes Hillary’s Reported Vermont Gun Claim

With a reported claim like that, and with the blame being placed on what “progressives” refer to as “lax gun laws,” a fact check is in order.  And to do that, we can consult ATF’s firearms trace data report for New York... [More]

As usual, she's lying. Again.

How You Can Help

I've been asked why I don't have a tip jar and take contributions. I never ask that for myself. Aside from not wanting to feel beholden or to see the same handful doing all the donating, it shouldn't be necessary. What I do ask is pretty simple, and hardly seems unfair:

IF (and only if) you get value from a piece and think others may as well, share the link. If you have a comment you'd like to make about my article, make it on the website where it appears instead of just under my announcement about it here.  If you're on social media, "like" and especially "share" the link on Facebook or tweet/retweet it on Twitter.

Basically, if you come across something you think helps advance your interests, spend one minute letting others know about it -- because traffic is the only way those sites have to measure bang for the buck (and no, unlike with Examiner, I do not get page view compensation). If you want to go the extra minute, send column links to larger media outlets and urge them to check out the work.

I don't want your money. But if you're a regular here, you keep returning for a reason. I would appreciate if you let your friends and colleagues know why.

A Blank Slate?

[N]either of them tells us anything about Garland's views of the Second Amendment. [More]

He needs hearings to do that?

Is there some law keeping him from being interviewed...? Forget future cases, he can't talk principles? Or is that "just not done"...?

Right, the guy is a Chi-Town Obama nominee and we're not supposed to make any assumptions based on a totality of circumstances.

Yes, Fletcher? You had something of relevance you wanted to express to Prof. Winkler?

[Via Michael G]

The Surge

Interesting terminology.  [More]

To be followed by "Shock and Awe."

That's why all the soothing quotes...

No Surprise That Administration’s ‘Second Chance’ Excludes Gun Rights

"Tigers are vicious flesh eaters. This one had been vicious all of his life, and the first thing he would think of when he gets out of his cage is to tear some person to shreds." [More]

Why let tigers out of cages if they're still dangerous?  And if they're not, why rip out their teeth and claws?

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?

In all seriousness, gunwriter friends David Codrea, Dave Workman, Kurt Hofmann, and maybe Howard Nemerov have, I believe, all written on how 'enterprising' folks have done much the same thing to exploit naive 'gun-buyback' programs here domestically. [More]

The very first time I ever addressed the subject, actually:

Y'see, with no questions being asked, a new outlet for selling stolen property with impunity (and a new incentive for stealing it in the first place) has been created. And who's the fence? Why, the police, of course! 

It just seemed kind of obvious.

[Via Jake S]

How Stupid, Indeed?

How stupid do you have to be to believe that's what's being claimed?