The Tone Setter

Fear and yelling in L.A. congressman’s office led to silence on harassment, aides say [More]

Curious. "Progressive" women love the guy.

Even if he would rather see them raped and butchered like screaming hogs than armed.

A Foregone Conclusion

A recent study from Wellesley College economists, published in Science magazine  is a good example of how to torture data until you get the result you want. [More]

What a "progressive"idea!

I'm Sure the Irony Escapes Him

Your dumber than I thought. [More]

Thank goodness for that.

And Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

Only a criminal would illegally carry a concealed firearm without a permit in any jurisdiction where that was illegal. [More]

Where have we seen that attitude before?

Yes, he would rather you were dead.

[Via Dave Licht]

Turnabout Intruders

Imagine how much more effective the results would have been had the gang breaking in and shooting the family dog been trained professionals. [More]

[Via Mack H]

Only Himself to Blame

I spoke my mind on guns. Then my Senate confirmation was put on hold. [More]

Good.

For reasons explained here.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Alerting Enough

The Federal Communications Commission today added a new alert option—called a “Blue Alert”—to the nation’s emergency alerting systems. Blue Alerts can be used by state and local authorities to notify the public of threats to law enforcement and to help apprehend dangerous suspects. [More]

Threats to you, not so much.

I gotta tell ya, this whole business of alerts is a scattergun approach to a precision problem. I'd like to see a results analysis to include all expenditures and efforts.

My suspicion is effectiveness would be along the lines of successes from cigarette pack warnings.

[Via Steve T] 

Racist Propaganda

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What kind of hater would commit such an act of intimidation and violence?

[Via Mack H]

Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New

Illinois Lost 1 Resident Every 4.3 Minutes In 2017 [More]

Juxtaposed against:

Idaho officially earns the title of nation’s fastest-growing state [More]

Between bringing political nest fouling tendencies with them and the cheap labor dynamic, let's revisit things in 20 years and see if that Republican "trifecta" still rules.

[Via Matthew L]

No, F*** You

Convicted metro Detroit serial rapist receives 50-88 years, tells judge 'f--- you' [More]

What an animal. The bit in the video about his mother advising him to tell police he was on drugs is telling in as far as who it is doing the raising and enabling.

How hard was that to call?

“He did this and it’s inexcusable. I’m so angry at him, trust me. But I’m going to support my baby.”

Would I be wrong to wonder if she has an Everytown t-shirt?

Meanwhile, outside the courtroom:

• 817 serial rapists identified
• It's not for lack of trying

The Cleveland slogan comes to mind.

[Via Steve T] 

Clueless

ICE-addicted Afghan-Australian Saeed Noori has deliberately mowed 17 pedestrians down in the CBD in an “act of evil”. [More]

But they have no idea as to what could have motivated him to act out in this particular way if he was on drugs?

[Via Michael G]

Virginia Balance of Power Could Have Been Decided by Just One Gun Owner

That said, VCDL is right saying they “never want to hear any gun owner saying their vote doesn't count.” [More]

"It doesn't make a difference" apathy can turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.

But it Ain't Over 'til it's Over

A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, saying U.S. prosecutors willfully withheld critical and "potentially exculpatory" evidence from the defense. [More]

Sounds good. But the judge admitting that "evidence that was withheld could have been favorable to the accused and could have affected the outcome of the case" raises a big red flag for me.

Acting Nevada U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre certainly comes across like a major villain in this story.

[Via Wynn A]

Missing the Point

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So how are small content producers supposed to have their voices heard to help counter mass media lies of omission and commission?

We're the Only Ones Timed Out Enough

“It’s just time for me to go,” Flaherty said. [More]

Past time, really...

But don't worry. Brian J.Moran ain't going anywhere.

[Via Mack H]

Speaking of Behind Bars

How long do you think the bar here is going to be behind Andy?

This whole thing is like a bad episode of "Better Call Saul."

[Via Neil W]

All This Does

“All this does is make sure the relevant information gets sent to NICS ..." [Watch]

No, that's not all this does.

What this does is it says  as far as "shall not be infringed" goes, the NRA is firmly on the side of prior restraints that have no basis in delegated Constitutional authority. It says they believe "gun control" works. And if it does work, it deflates their arguments against "universal background checks."

I'd also challenge what's being blanket passed off as "due process" when it involves determinations by those with agendas of their own. And as far as accusing others of being motivated by fundraising, well...

[Via Matthew L]

All Quiet on the Western Front

Anybody aware of any new revelations by the Mandalay Bay investigators?

I did see a report that the shooter(s?) targeted some airport fuel tanks.

We're the Only Ones Worth a Thousand Words Enough

University of Wisconsin police say they've arrested a federal agent for taking photos in a women's restroom at a residence hall. [More]

I'm shocked.

How can a university in this day and age still promote hate via gender-assigned restrooms?

Why is it we know the UW spokesman's name and not his? And why didn't he follow Bureau tradition and just drill a hole through the door?

[Via Roger J]

UPDATE:

Here we go -- Justin T. Fahy. I guess the other story's omission can be chalked up to "Consider the source."

[Via Rotthaus]

'It Appears TEENS May Have Been Behind One of the Latest Homicides'

Musician gunned down in Fells Point - Victim on phone with wife when shot [More]

Looks like NRA has more blood on its hands.

[Via William T]