"The first import of this response is that the legal game is now on." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes the game is on. Except it isn't a game.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Eric Holder Seeks to Dismiss Gun Rights for Montanans--and Us All
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Being Heard
McHenry County Sportsman's Association shows us some folks who left the couch and went through crappy weather to make their voices heard. [More]
Per Les K:
Per Les K:
Had a town hall meeting tonight. Voters here are no longer willing to accept the stock "I'm an NRA member" answer when it comes to the 2nd Amendment.As far as I'm concerned, if there's any hanging to be done, let's do it to those who would hang us for claiming our rights.
County Sheriff was on board, as were a few other candidates.
The big message tonight was that it begins with each individual striving for excellence, but, to quote Ben Franklin, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." when it comes to advancing our rights here in Illinois.
For the Sake of Conformity
This is clearly an effort to conform to the requirement of Article IX(2) of the OAS Firearms Convention. [More]And what could be more in the interest of a government that's main purpose is "to secure the Blessings of Liberty" than conforming their "shall not be infringed" instructions with standards set by these guys...
Anybody get the feeling that while the Bradys misdirect everybody with a bad report card, the noose tightening is happening little-by-little off the radar...?
[Via Michael R]
About That Donation...
As an aside to my Scott Brown GRE column, I noted:
If that's what they're telling people, they're clouding the issue. More Dan Cooper/HS Precision supplier support for gungrabbers BS, if you ask me.
They're free to support who they want, of course.
So am I.
This kind of stuff does make me wonder why we should give a damn about suppliers getting in trouble...
One last note, tangentially related to all this: Thanks to a heads-up find by "LaRue Tactical" over at AR15.com, we learn the proprietors at Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, makers of firearms accessories and gun sights, donated $1,000 to Coakley in a previous campaign. Those of you attending the SHOT Show, going on right now in Las Vegas, might want to stop by their booth and ask them why.Well, someone did, and they inform me:
[He] wanted to try to make a clarification to a possible misconception that some people apparently held.Ain't no "misconception." I clearly stated: "donated $1,000 to Coakley in a previous campaign" and it's not like she hadn't already been previously endorsed by the Brady Campaign/Million Mom March.
He admitted that he was aware of the issue of the donation to Coakly's campaign, and confirmed that donation(s) were in fact made, but wanted to emphasize that it was made some time back in the past, for her political campaign as Attorney General, not her recent Senate campaign.
If that's what they're telling people, they're clouding the issue. More Dan Cooper/HS Precision supplier support for gungrabbers BS, if you ask me.
They're free to support who they want, of course.
So am I.
This kind of stuff does make me wonder why we should give a damn about suppliers getting in trouble...
Ohio Restaurant Carry Recap
Ohioans for Concealed Carry asks us to spread their alert. It includes links to their testimony.
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A Federal Response
Daniel White tells us the feds have responded to Montana concerning their Firearms Freedom Act lawsuit. [More]
Wading through the legalese, it essentially boils down to two words, the first one starting with an "F," and I don't mean "firearms" or "freedom."
I was going to say something on it but I've been busy following the SHOT Show bust, so I'll have to rip Daniel off in tomorrow's column.
Wading through the legalese, it essentially boils down to two words, the first one starting with an "F," and I don't mean "firearms" or "freedom."
I was going to say something on it but I've been busy following the SHOT Show bust, so I'll have to rip Daniel off in tomorrow's column.
SHOT Show Bust Leaves More Questions than Answers
Unfortunately, the story seems to have had its day in the sun--for the immediate present. The most recent update from a Google News search is from two days ago. And as we've seen time and again here, it's not exactly like the "Authorized Journalists" have a great track record of bringing us unbiased and complete information regarding matters of concern to gun owners. And so far, the SHOT Show and National Shooting Sports Foundation websites are silent on the matter, as is NRA.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks some questions no one else is asking.
So we're left really with questions, not answers, and it's likely to remain that way until something breaks loose--possibly a statement from lawyers for the defendants. [More]
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Part one
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This Day in History: January 22
An Officer of Genl. Glovers Brigade arrived here Yesterday and informs me that he left twelve Waggons load of Cloathing at that place, which he had under his charge from Boston with directions to bring it on to this Army. He alledges in excuse for leaving it, that the Waggons would not come any further, but it does not appear that he took any pains to procure others. [More]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Oh..."Abomination" Singular
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today struck down large portions of the abomination known as...McCain-Feingold... [More]I'll bet we'd take a lot of influence money out of politics without the Seventeenth Amendment in play...and we'd be able to hold our local legislator's feet to the fire a lot more readily, not to mention diminish the urban socialist domination...
What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
Earlier today, we looked at the arrest of company executives and employees attending the SHOT Show in Las Vegas for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column to provide a resource for understanding what it is these folks were arrested for.
The what?
The Department of Justice has posted a "Lay-Person's Guide" on its website. Now would be a good time to review some of the highlights... [More]
People are looking at this. No doubt we'll learn plenty more in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...
Restaurant refuses to give diner toothpick 'as they are too dangerous' [More]Cheerio, then...
[Via Paul I]
We're the Only Ones Just Kidding Enough
Answer truthfully, the TSA worker informed her, and everything will be OK.Ah yes--the same mentality that pulls the wings off flies.
Solomon, 5-foot-3 and traveling alone, looked up at the man in the black shirt and fought back tears.
Put yourself in her place and count out 20 seconds. Her heart pounded. She started to sweat. She panicked at having to explain something she couldn't.
Now picture her expression as the TSA employee started to smile.
Just kidding, he said. He waved the baggie. It was his. [More]
He has authoritah! You must obey him! Your emotions are his to toy with!
Why shouldn't they be? He's empowered to abuse you with no repercussions. What do you expect--respect?
Thing is, and with many such tales, we know the citizen's name--we don't know who the pig--and that's what he is--is. And we're not going to find out.
Davis said privacy law prevents her from identifying the TSA employee. The law prevents her from disclosing what sort of discipline he might have received.Pity that. It means when people have finally had enough, they're liable to take it out on the parties who only abetted things through complicity and silence, as opposed to the "Only Ones" actually responsible for generating deserved hatred.
[Via Brian F]
Captain Eho
people eho are dumb shouldnt have guns. end of story [More]Tripped on your own irony there, didn't you, sport?
And people who are smart don't expect anyone to read comments on year-old posts.
In Case You Missed It...
...here's my Trigger Sports LIVE! interview from yesterday.
My segment starts around 31 minutes into it.
We're working on my name...:)
My segment starts around 31 minutes into it.
We're working on my name...:)
We're the Only Ones Holding Things Up Enough
The former Minneapolis police officer suspected in an Apple Valley bank robbery and other holdups in Dakota County has been charged in Hennepin County with five robberies in south Minneapolis. [More]Yep, one of the "Only Ones" we can trust with guns, all right.
If I make a "Few Bad Apples Valley" joke, will I be accused of denigrating?
[Via FFFW]
We're the Only Ones In Check Enough
And not only was the defendant in Wednesday's bench trial a former Chicago police officer, but prosecutors say she attempted to deposit the bad check in her account at the Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union. [More]Every version of this AP release I've found says she's "been on the force since 199."
I guess that's back when she'd have been one of the "Only Ones" trustworthy enough to carry a sword...?
Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.
[Via FFFW and David Hamel]
What's Going On with SHOT Show Sting?
We're dealing with a federal law enforcement establishment that hasn't exactly earned the trust of gun owners over the years, and one that appreciates the benefits of high profile media coverage. And it's not like there isn't renewed administration emphasis on international arms trade treaties.
So forgive me if I think all these elements converging bear a bit of cynical questioning... [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column urges taking the official story on the SHOT Show bust with a grain or two of salt.
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This Day in History: January 21
I find, by letters from Genl. Heath, that Arms have lately arrived in several Vessels from France, I beg they may be immediately sent to the different Arsenals and put in order. We shall want a considerable number in the Spring when the Levies come into the Field, and I therefore think that advantage should be taken of this Season of the Year, when the Roads are hard, to bring part of them forward to the Magazines on this side of Delaware. [More]
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
"Despised is the Word I Hear"
Whose Paranoid shares information that even BATFU has been embarrassed by the Austin gun show fiasco, chalking things up to a limelight-grabbing ladder-climber.
Just when I thought this story couldn't get any more unbelievable... [More]
He gives further details here.
Just when I thought this story couldn't get any more unbelievable... [More]
He gives further details here.
Reminder
Trigger Sports LIVE! starts at noon PST and I'll be on probably by 12:30 give or take a few...
I announced this in today's GRE.
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The Problem with Victory
[F]ar too many victors sow the seeds of their eventual defeat in the events following their victory. [More]A-yup.
And that's assuming the victory is all it's being cracked up to be.
You Are My Sunstein
A Domestic PSYOP Contradiction
We have this (p 26 / I-3):
And then we have this (p 72 / VI-1).
These apparently contradictory statements are in here.
Brought to our attention by Secrecy News, which speculates:
You know, these guys.
I don't know about you, but I'm PSTARTING to get PSUSPICIOUS...
[Via Carl S]
And then we have this (p 72 / VI-1).
These apparently contradictory statements are in here.Brought to our attention by Secrecy News, which speculates:
Perhaps the PSYOP forces are supposed to inform the domestic population without “targeting” them.So just who are these speculators?
You know, these guys.
I don't know about you, but I'm PSTARTING to get PSUSPICIOUS...
[Via Carl S]
We're the Only Ones Academic Enough
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week could give some university and community college professors the right to carry concealed firearms on campus. [More]Bull.
First off, I reject the authority of any senate to "give" me any rights.
Second, why give the eggheads "Only Ones" status when the current "Only Ones" shouldn't even have "Only One" status?
Hell, in most cases, the damn college professors are part of the disarmament crowd anyway. Yeah, I'm real sure once they have their place at the table they'll be clamoring for the rest of us to be seated.
What Does Scott Brown Victory Mean for Gun Owners?
I don't want to rain on everybody's parade, but I think gun owners will be right at this point to keep their enthusiasm in check. True, we dodged a bullet, no question. But how will Senator Brown now handle our trust? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column cautions against excess jubilation, questions why a firearms accessory supplier donated to Martha Coakley, and gives a link to my interview this afternoon on Trigger Sports LIVE!
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This Day in History: January 20
Stressing the need of accuracy concerning the sick Washington required, January 20, 1778: "The regimental surgeions every Wednesday and Saturday are to make returns to the brigadier of all the sick in their respective regts. They or their mates are duly to attend the huts of their men and see that the sick are provided for as well as possible. The surgeons are also to keep a book in which they will enter a copy of every return they give in." [More]
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Austin Police Statement on Banning Private Sales at Texas Gun Shows
I just received this press release from the Austin PD...
In the interest of getting the information out ASAP and making it available to as many as possible, I'm also pasting the pages here as graphics--you should be able to click to enlarge...[More]
This development warranted a second Gun Rights Examiner column. It includes a pdf of the Austin PD presser. Please share this link far and wide via forums, blogs, email lists...to anyone who is interested in this case.
Dull...uh...Dillard for Governor!
Illinois Governor - RepublicanDid someone say "highlights"?
Senator Kirk Dillard - Senator Dillard was selected for endorsement from a large and very qualified field of Republican hopefuls. The decision was very difficult in light of the fact that the field included a very good friend of the law-abiding gun owner - Senator Bill Brady, along with two other candidates with solid positions on gun rights. But, in the end, the ISRA-PVF board of directors decided that Sen. Dillard had the best hope of defeating anti-gun extremist, Jim Ryan, in the Primary Election. [More]
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"OK, then.
...Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer."
[Via Bruce from Illinois]
Failed Leadership?
Schoolmarm Paul gives Obama an "F". [More]
It's all misdirection, you realize. The action right now is masked, behind the scenes and off the radar. And the manipulators are biding their time.
Hard to tell if this report is meant to give cover to that, to save face, or if these clowns really are this immature and impatient...
Howard Nemerov has more.
As does Kurt Hofmann.
It's all misdirection, you realize. The action right now is masked, behind the scenes and off the radar. And the manipulators are biding their time.
Hard to tell if this report is meant to give cover to that, to save face, or if these clowns really are this immature and impatient...
Howard Nemerov has more.
As does Kurt Hofmann.
Coming Soon to a Republic Near You
Illinois Careens Toward Bankruptcy: ReportWhat, you mean they're not "too big to fail"?
No federal protection for states [More]
I certainly am comforted knowing the Illinois political machine has moved it's headquarters over to Pennsylvania Avenue.
And they've brought their economic policies with them.
After all, Chi-Town isn't a place, it's an attitude!
Why Not Just Give Them What They Want?
The victims have all been women, ranging in age from 65 to 91. [More]And while we're told "pepper spray is flying off the shelves," we see one irresponsible zealot ignore all of Paul Helmke's manly advice:
An 81-year-old woman scared off an intruder with a gun, firing several rounds for good measure.Hey, what the hell happened to our right to feel safe?
[Via William T]
Creating Offenses the Hardaway
HB 2422 by *Hardaway.Hmmm...I found "securing the Blessings of Liberty" as a valid function of government. I can't seem to find "creating offenses"...
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates various gun show offenses, including prohibiting any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer from transferring a firearm to another person if any part of the transfer takes place at a gun show or within 1,000 feet of a gun show. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [More]
I'll keep looking. I'm sure it must be in there somewhere.
Looks like some idiot subversive legislator is trying to make what's happening in Texas legal in Tennessee...
If you'd like to create an offense of your own and tell this stupid little fascist what you think of him...
rep.ga.hardaway@capitol.tn.gov
And yeah, I know. Some will tell you we need to be polite. Apparently because they realize these creatures are so evil and corrupt that they will abuse their political power for petty revenge if you don't show proper subservience, so we don't want to make them angry...
[Via Bob P]
Two Smoking Guns
ATF Documents Link on the AR15/M16 policy at the time of the Olofson bust, and more NFRTR lies [More]And this is key:
Given the lengths ATF went to redact the "Firearms Work Note" document, and the documents ATF has now released that fill in the redacted blanks, it is difficult to avoid the impression that ATF has been involved in an obstruction of justice.Everybody sure they don't want to reconsider and at least try...?
We're the Only Ones Letting Our Fingers Do the Walking Enough
The FBI illegally collected more than 2,000 U.S. telephone call records between 2002 and 2006 by invoking terrorism emergencies that did not exist or simply persuading phone companies to provide records, according to internal bureau memos and interviews. FBI officials issued approvals after the fact to justify their actions. [More]Funny. I did a "find" on this story's text and the words "indict" and "arrest" aren't there. Ah well, I'm sure that's merely "a 'good-hearted but not well-thought-out' solution"...
Still, catch a non-federal "Only One" "willfully" violating one of their edicts and Katie bar the door...
Nevada Senate Candidate Tarkanian Calls for Vigilance in Defending 2nd Amendment
Danny Tarkanian is running for the United States Senate in Nevada. The candidate has prepared a statement defining his position and observations on the right to keep and bear arms. His campaign asked me if I would present them here, and because we have been closely following that race, I agreed. What follows are his words... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column cedes the floor to allow a credible rival to Harry Reid to further define himself.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
More About Texas Gun Shows in Austin
In re yesterday's post:
Click to enlarge
I just got this and have not yet listened.
I do note some in comments endorse taking it out on the proprietors. I can't join that call because I don't know the facts. Here's the thing--it's not our livelihood at stake and based on all the talk and no action I observe from most in the internet "pro-gun" community, my bet is very few would come forward to help them fight this. It's a bit like watching the other barnyard critters complain about the Little Red Hen's bread not being up to snuff.
I'd venture unless a big outfit like NRA's Civil Rights Defense Fund comes to their rescue, and attorneys get involved who can convince Texas state authorities to issue some counter order or get an injunction from the courts, it's hardly any more fair to beat them up--with what we know at this time--than it is for us to condemn a gun owner for accepting a plea.
Hopefully there is something in the works. I'll need to listen to the segments, and again tomorrow, and perhaps I'll revise my assessment--perhaps not.
And no, I don't know which hour it's in or how soon it begins. Here's the main access page.
UPDATE: I'm listening to this segment now: http://podcast.gcnlive.com/podcast/alex/0118104.mp3
"Darwin" sounds like he's doing what he can and is going to fight this. His is a family business, so we're not talking unlimited resources here. It looks like Alex Jones will be going there at the next show in 3 1/2 weeks. Be nice if there was a game plan by then for supporting gun owners to show up and make a media/protest event of this.
It also sounds like the previous proprietor was caught on some stings and the feds are taking those out on the new guys.
As I listen, my sense is these are people we should be getting behind and supporting, not judging.
Click to enlargeI just got this and have not yet listened.
I do note some in comments endorse taking it out on the proprietors. I can't join that call because I don't know the facts. Here's the thing--it's not our livelihood at stake and based on all the talk and no action I observe from most in the internet "pro-gun" community, my bet is very few would come forward to help them fight this. It's a bit like watching the other barnyard critters complain about the Little Red Hen's bread not being up to snuff.
I'd venture unless a big outfit like NRA's Civil Rights Defense Fund comes to their rescue, and attorneys get involved who can convince Texas state authorities to issue some counter order or get an injunction from the courts, it's hardly any more fair to beat them up--with what we know at this time--than it is for us to condemn a gun owner for accepting a plea.
Hopefully there is something in the works. I'll need to listen to the segments, and again tomorrow, and perhaps I'll revise my assessment--perhaps not.
And no, I don't know which hour it's in or how soon it begins. Here's the main access page.
UPDATE: I'm listening to this segment now: http://podcast.gcnlive.com/podcast/alex/0118104.mp3
"Darwin" sounds like he's doing what he can and is going to fight this. His is a family business, so we're not talking unlimited resources here. It looks like Alex Jones will be going there at the next show in 3 1/2 weeks. Be nice if there was a game plan by then for supporting gun owners to show up and make a media/protest event of this.
It also sounds like the previous proprietor was caught on some stings and the feds are taking those out on the new guys.
As I listen, my sense is these are people we should be getting behind and supporting, not judging.
My Trijicon Sight is Defective...
Mine has Q 5:033 inscribed:
The "Authorized Journalists" are going nuts. Here's a video from six months ago (see around 3:50 into it).
I can see the point that this could complicate Middle East operations. By the same token, a private company can put anything they like on their products.
Having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years in a past life, I find it hard to believe the military procurement guys didn't know. But then again, having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years, I find it perfectly believable.
The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His apostle and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned...I guess that last bit is if you plea bargain...?
The "Authorized Journalists" are going nuts. Here's a video from six months ago (see around 3:50 into it).
I can see the point that this could complicate Middle East operations. By the same token, a private company can put anything they like on their products.
Having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years in a past life, I find it hard to believe the military procurement guys didn't know. But then again, having worked in the defense contracting industry for over 16 years, I find it perfectly believable.
An Open Letter
Vanderboegh writes one. [More]
It may surprise you, but I'd like to protest the lady's innocence. How can anyone bring more public disgrace to BATFU than their top management brings on themselves?
It may surprise you, but I'd like to protest the lady's innocence. How can anyone bring more public disgrace to BATFU than their top management brings on themselves?
Ed Schultz Attacks Another Box of Freedom
What Schultz is proposing is nothing less than casus belli. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a subversive punk on a soap box.
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This Day in History: January 18
At a Brigade Court-Martial held 12th. instant whereof Lt. Colo. Harmer was President, Ensign Foster of 6th. Pennsylvania Regiment having been found guilty of challenging Captn. Cruise and behaving unbecoming the Character of an Officer and a Gentleman was sentenced to be discharged from the service...[More]
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Messin' with Texas
By what authority? [More]Where is this within BATFU's charter?
By what section of the Texas Penal Code or the Texas Government Code does the Austin PD claim authority?
They're discussing this over at AR15.com.
Correspondent Walter L appears to shed some light:
The Texas Gun Shows have been “ordered” by the Austin PD and BATF to allow no setups for gun sales from non-FFLs. All individual sales will have to go through licensed dealers.
Chasing some stuff down, it seems that HEB owns the building they use and the APD and BATF have gotten to them—threatening with the possibility of suit if there are sales on their property for non background checked transactions. Thus it’s the “landlord” not LE who is calling for the restrictions.
So what is this? They realize they don't have actual delegated power but aren't beyond a little backdoor "pressure" under color of authority to still get their way? They're stepping a bit outside the bounds of enforcement, wouldn't you say?
How is that different from extortion, a mob hood coming into your business and saying "Nice place you've got here--shame if something happened to it"...?
Is this the way Bloomberg's wet dream to end private sales will be enacted? Not through rule of law, but through official intimidation?
And just how does any of this square with the bottom line justification for government in the first damn place: "To secure the Blessings of Liberty..."?
UPDATE: Received via forwarded email.
and I just sent an email to the Austin PD:
[Via Chris P and Walter L]
We're the Only Ones Highly-Trained Enough
Customs officials have denied all requests to explain why a highly-trained agent left her gun in the bathroom, claiming there is an internal investigation. [More]As is their custom.
I'm certainly glad this "highly-trained agent" is more trustworthy to be armed than you or I. That old "Only Ones" magic...
We never found out the name of that other "highly-trained agent" who did something similar a while back, did we? Although I note there is some speculation...
Noting that perception often becomes reality, I wonder if it would be fair to coin the term "keekuing" to define such incidents...?
Ah, hell, it would be a whole lot more fair than what she did to this guy...
Related: And now for a little bathroom gun humor- 'Only Ones'-style
Another Child Gun Violence Tragedy
The child and his mother were hiding in a bedroom when the gunmen tried to force their way in. One of the men shot through the door, striking the boy in the groin area.
The child, who was carrying a .22-caliber rifle, shot back, hitting one of the criminals in the neck. The men fled the scene shortly thereafter, investigators said. [More]
What a tragedy. The gun grabbers would rather this heroic boy and his mother had been killed. Then they'd have more blood to dance in, and more "Authorized Journalist" collaboration to call for disarming, you, me, and the children we have trained to behave responsibly with firearms.
Maybe they can push for strong national "safe storage" laws and can engineer that outcome next time.
Hey Colin Goddard--why don't you tell this kid he's seen too many movies.
An Unfair Expectation
I barely had time to make the [911] phone call. Anyone who thinks I could have gotten to a weapon and shot somebody I never fully saw watches too many movies. [More]Fear not, Mr. Goddard.
I don't know anyone who has that expectation--of you.
Gun Rights Questionnaire Spreading to Other Races
I continue to encourage you to send candidates the questionnaire. You can publicize their answers through email lists, on forums, via blogs--and encourage the candidates to post them on their campaign website "issues" page. Just please understand if I can't give them all the individual attention they deserve here. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column continues with the effort to define whether or not those seeking office understand the basics.
Let me ask you regulars here: Have you sent the questionnaire to any candidates?
Why not?
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This Day in History: January 17
Mr. William Smith, is employed in the Continental Service as Deputy Waggon Master, Josiah Kittara as Waggon Conductor, William Smith Junior as Sub Conductor, and Thomas Edwards and Amos Evans as Waggoners, the Certificates of their being attached to the Continental Army in these Capacities will be delivered to you by Mr. Wm. Smith, who goes in behalf of the rest, and as it cannot be the intention of the Legislature to treat persons of this description in the light of Delinquents, I have no doubt that upon receipt of this you will acquit them from the Fines to which they have hitherto been considered as subject under the Militia Act. [More]
Saturday, January 16, 2010
'Tis a Poor Craftsman...
...who blames his tools. [More]
If we only had more HAL 9000s, we'd all be drinkin' that free Bubble-Up and eatin' that rainbow stew...
If we only had more HAL 9000s, we'd all be drinkin' that free Bubble-Up and eatin' that rainbow stew...
We're the Only Ones Watching Over You Enough
Prosecutors charged a former Natrona County reserve deputy with seven felonies in connection with allegations that he secretly videotaped couples engaged in sexual activities inside their Evansville home.Who would even think to do something like this?
Police say Alan Brooks, 65, wired a Curtis Street home in Evansville with elaborate recording devices and spent the past four years videotaping its residents. Court documents refer to Brooks as the property’s “manager and/or landlord.” [More]
And let's just take a look at some of the recent stories sent to me I've decided not to do individual posts on:
Riverside police officer faces child molestation charges
Kan. police chief accused of 17 felonies, including rape, indecent liberties with children
Fired Henry deputy accused of having sex with minor
I could go on, but why?
Again, I don't go looking for this crap. And I don't want the main focus of this site to be taken over by tales of official incompetence, corruption, sordid perversion, cruelty...But I do think it's important to always have a selection of accounts on hand to throw back at anyone either lying or idiotic enough to maintain police are the "Only Ones" we should trust with guns.
If that gets me labeled a "denigrator," so be it. And in the interests of CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA, perhaps we ought to look at the etymology of that word and question why the Bradys used it instead of a substitute of less offensive origin, such as "disparage."
[Via FFFW]
What Do You Want from Me, Blood...?
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday that the Obama administration would temporarily grant legal status to the tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants who were living in the United States illegally before this week's earthquake. [More]Hell, you might as well let them vote, too.
I realize right now special circumstances are called for, but this raises another question. You see, for many years I have been a blood donor--I have the good stuff that can be used for anybody, so they tap me regularly, and it's just something I believe and participate in as a personal civic duty.
But each time they put me through the same stupid drill--read the booklet, answer the questions--and they always want to know if I've been to Haiti, among some other places.
I'm kind of wondering what good it does to answer "No"...and whether having a reliable blood supply isn't a part of true "homeland security"...
The Devil Bat
Ohio man bitten by bat to be paid $1,500 by county under little-known state law [More]
Any government that can take money from me and give it to you for this can take money from me and give it to you for anything.
When it comes to being parasitic vampires, anything in the movies pales in comparison to the real thing.
Where is NRA on New Hampshire Gun Bill?
NRA is generally recognized as the leading gun lobby group. I don't think it's asking too much to expect them to show some leadership here and fill us in on where they stand and what they're doing. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column wonders about an apparent absence from the field...
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