No?
[Via Mama Liberty]
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
The Next Phase
The new goal myself and others in my area plan on pursuing will be to hold armed RTC’s and mini RTC’s as close to polling places as possible on election day 2012, two years from now. [More]For overt, I understand. As far as covert goes...
What do you think, Henry?
A Mask Show
Suffragiaphiles
I'm one.
Mike is too.
So is McWopski.
I know some of you in comments to prior posts have indicated you aren't. I have no intention of getting into an argument over it. I support your right not to be.
I also support your right to beat me up over my ignorance of Latin. Just be warned, I've been known to use a chair.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some dead people I have to go present myself as.
Back in a bit.
Mike is too.
So is McWopski.
I know some of you in comments to prior posts have indicated you aren't. I have no intention of getting into an argument over it. I support your right not to be.
I also support your right to beat me up over my ignorance of Latin. Just be warned, I've been known to use a chair.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have some dead people I have to go present myself as.
Back in a bit.
Does the Tea Party have a 'gun problem'?
As for Tea Partiers having a reversal of citizen disarmament laws on their agenda, from his lips to God's ears. Here I've been worried about teajacking RINOs. [Read]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a radical revolutionary screaming "Radical revolutionary!"
Also listen to Sunday's "Armed American Radio show. If you prefer, you can watch it, at least the last two hours.
Will you site regulars share the link?
This Day in History: November 2
The original French declaration, which is in French only, and a copy of the American declaration (which is said to be in part in the handwriting of Franklin) are in the Department of State file; but the copy is neither correct nor complete. There is now also in the file a facsimile of the original American declaration, obtained from the French archives; and from this, which is in both languages, the text here is printed. No reference to these declarations has been found in the Journals of Congress, although they are printed in the Library of Congress edition (XI, 461); it is there stated that they are not mentioned in the correspondence of the time; but it appears that the actual exchange of the declarations took place on November 2,1778...[More]
Monday, November 01, 2010
GRE Round Up for November 1
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Paul Valone/Charlotte:
Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
Mike Stollenwerk.DC:
Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Also: Los Angles GRE John Longenecker put out another Liberty News/Safer Streets Newsletter.
Paul Valone/Charlotte:
Anthony Bouchard/Cheyenne:
Mike Stollenwerk.DC:
Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Also: Los Angles GRE John Longenecker put out another Liberty News/Safer Streets Newsletter.
We're the Only Ones Disenfranchised Enough
A Bangor police officer says he wasn’t allowed to cast his ballot when an election warden refused to let him vote while wearing his service revolver. [More]Does the Bangor PD still issue revolvers?
And "Only Ones" aside, isn't that something--in order to exercise our rights as free citizens we're required to surrender our rights as free citizens.
Is a puzzlement.
[Via Ed M and FFFW]
Update: That'll teach 'em! At least as far as the elites are concerned. The accompanying poll says most would like equal recognition.
[Via Mack H]
I, Drug Addict
An Overdue Repeal
Republican candidates in more than a half-dozen states have called for the repeal of the 17th Amendment, which was ratified in 1913 and which provides for the direct election of U.S. senators. Prior to the amendment, senators were designated by state legislatures. [More]Yep. This thing was a fraudulent power grab from the start.
Otherwise, urban dominance/majoritarian tyranny dictates. Besides, it's a lot easier to take revenge out on my rep for a bad choice and to strong-arm him into a good one to begin with.
Sipsey Street's "Homintern" Post
By now, many of you will have seen this post over at Sipsey Street, and this follow-up.
I understand many will feel this is a mistake. I think it's a discussion that needs to be had, and here's why: The info was allowed onto RedState, one of the most prominent Republican blogs.
I tried to post this comment, just to see how controlled that process is:
I think the responsibility is on RedState to explain. They obviously chose to allow the comment to be posted and then to remain on their site. While it's been pointed out the comment poster relied on a lefty blog, Red State has consented to host his charges.
I think it is unrealistic to then expect others not to discuss something with such potential implications that a major website, owned by a prominent conservative publishing house, has seen fit to propagate. And agree with it or not, many leaders "conservatives" listen to are raising loud warnings on this very subject--as today's top-of-the page headline from WorldNetDaily illustrates.
Like it or not, the discussion is upon us. I call on RedState to explain themselves in this, and either remove the comment in question or explain why they continue allowing it to stand.
I understand many will feel this is a mistake. I think it's a discussion that needs to be had, and here's why: The info was allowed onto RedState, one of the most prominent Republican blogs.
I tried to post this comment, just to see how controlled that process is:
Red State has a reputation for being a prominent Republican blog, not a site where spurious stuff is allowed to propagate. Why has this comment been allowed to be posted and then remain on this site for over 2 weeks? Certainly RedState mods could remove it if they wanted to. Why you have not would seem to be a relevant thing to wonder, as well as why a quiet effort on the part of named parties via legal counsel has not sought to compel removal. How are people supposed to see this bombshell and not discuss it further? Mr. Erickson-comment please?I could not post it in private browsing mode. When I turned off private browsing and tried again, I got this message:
Sorry, you must be logged in to post a comment.That means RedState requires registration, meaning they have the ability to ID the poster, at least a profile with an email address, meaning they could follow up if they wanted to. I advance moderate on this blog, and do so after-the fact at Gun Rights Examiner. And RedState has far more resources and access than I do.
I think the responsibility is on RedState to explain. They obviously chose to allow the comment to be posted and then to remain on their site. While it's been pointed out the comment poster relied on a lefty blog, Red State has consented to host his charges.
I think it is unrealistic to then expect others not to discuss something with such potential implications that a major website, owned by a prominent conservative publishing house, has seen fit to propagate. And agree with it or not, many leaders "conservatives" listen to are raising loud warnings on this very subject--as today's top-of-the page headline from WorldNetDaily illustrates.
Like it or not, the discussion is upon us. I call on RedState to explain themselves in this, and either remove the comment in question or explain why they continue allowing it to stand.
We're the Quasi "Only Ones" Employed Enough
Armed security guards will be on hand at 36 unemployment offices around Indiana in what state officials said is a step to improve safety and make branch security more consistent. [More]Armed individuals equate to more safety in state offices?
I guess as long as they're highly-trained, better than you and me Rent-a-Only Ones, yeah.
What one must have to believe...
Still, it's nice to know the bureaucrats are protected in these tough times, isn't it?
But of Course
In Wake Of Cargo Plane Scare, Privacy May Be Shelved A Bit [More]Of course.
A majority of the travelers...said they’re willing to subject themselves to the TSA’s new pat-down procedure...
Naturellement...
We're the Only Ones Special Enough
"These are guns that will not fall into the hands of gang members or other criminals and can never become the instrument of a tragic event," said Rick Blanton, crime prevention specialist, in a statement. [More]A "crime prevention specialist"...
I find it hard to believe that any specialist who actually thinks such nonsense will prevent crime is competent. And if they don't believe it but parrot it anyway, I find it hard to believe they're honest.
Either way, isn't that special?
Will gun owners vote based on personal research or group endorsements?
When you go to the polls tomorrow, I hope your decisions are made based not on "lesser of two evils" fear, not in lockstep with what any gun group or individual recommends, not on anything other than your informed choice. Certainly consider group ratings and advocacy arguments in making your decision, but ultimately, we who participate in the process have a duty to know exactly what we are doing, as opposed to knee-jerking because someone else tells us to. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner warns against citizenship malpractice.
Also access the archives and listen to my appearances yesterday on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio and Armed American Radio with Mark Walters.
Will you site regulars help me out and share the link?
This Day in History: November 1
It was not until November 1, 1778, that General William Philips marched the prisoners southward. Many of the British officers had their wives and children with them, and wagons were provided for their transportation, but the men had to march on foot. [More]
Sunday, October 31, 2010
NYC gun proposal gets mixed response from store owners
Bloomberg's gotta love this guy.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column points Big Apple predators to a story that tells them where they can go to get not only a great deli meal, but also a willing bared throat.
The good thing about freedom, Mr. Elfaki, is you have the right to do as you please here. No one is intent on forcing a gun on you—except, of course, those people who want what is yours. [More]
Also note:
- I'll be on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio today in the 2:00 pm EST segment. Click here to find a radio station in your area or to listen via live streaming.
- I'll be on Armed American Radio with Mark Walters this evening at 8:00 pm EST. Click here to find a radio station in your area, or click here to listen live. [NOTE: I've advised Mark about the links not working so he can get tech support to fix it. UPDATE: If all else fails, go here to listen live.]
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Interview with GOA's Larry Pratt
Because GOA takes a somewhat different approach that can yield different performance assessments, tensions sometimes arise between its supporters and NRA's, along with often acrimonious, even bitter debate. And because this election has such potential to impact gun owners, I thought it important to learn not just about GOA and the man who is the driving force behind it, but to seek his assessment of some of the criticism being promoted in some quarters. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column provides some answers.
Also get reminders on today's rallies and tomorrow's radio.
Participate in the discussion? And share the link?
Hotlinks
I hadn't intended to WoGblog today, but got sent some links I want to call your attention to:
- Western Rifle Shooters Association calls our attention to "Neither Predator Nor Prey."
- Sipsey Street Irregulars perseveres through "The Ruckus." Mike also sent me a copy of the speech he prepared for today, but I see he hasn't posted it yet, so I'll leave that prerogative to him and link to it when he does.
Friday, October 29, 2010
GRE Round Up for October 29
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Contempt of Court
We're the Only Ones Unexceptional Enough
[S]everal officers were surprised when they found themselves stopped and checked for weapons with a handheld metal detector.No "Only Ones" exceptions? Well that's pretty exceptional...
They had been an exception to a strict rule in place there. [More]
And it looks from comments like some take exception...
[Via Bill R]
We're the Only Ones Distracted Enough
Glover said in July that he was stepping away from the post because the troubles, which included profiling, drunken driving, animal abuse and sex on duty, had become a distraction for the patrol...[More]But just among a few bad apples, mind you...
[Via cocked and loaded]
Elephant Fumes
National Republicans are furious with the National Rifle Association, their natural ally, for endorsing 58 incumbent Democrats who support gun rights. And with Republicans aiming to win control of the House, some are promising retribution for the NRA next year. [More]
I'm the first one to question NRA endorsements of Democrats as being incompatible with "voting freedom first." But when the GOP offers us merde like Mark Kirk, Dan Coats, et al, they can just go to hell.
Go ahead and fume, m...........s. You really want to talk about promising retribution?
We may not be able to win every election, but we damn sure have the numbers to ensure they'll lose some if they don't toe the line. But for those timid souls who so want to believe that "lesser of two evils" wishful thinking...
Getting A Head in Phoenix
The gruesome case of a man who was stabbed and beheaded in a suburban Phoenix apartment has police investigating whether the killing is potentially the most extreme example of Mexican drug cartel violence spilling over the border. [More]Are they sure they have the resources?
Don't they have some signs they need to pull down first?
Get Out the Vote!
And you domestic enemies had better pray to whatever dark gods you worship that your vote snatchers don't force a reckoning. [Read]
As bad as taxation without representation was, think about what the opposite implies...
As bad as taxation without representation was, think about what the opposite implies...
Knew or Should Have Known
The complaint alleges that less than two weeks before purchasing the Taurus, Badger Guns negligently and illegally sold Fernandez a Masterpiece Arms 9 mm assault weapon, two high-capacity thirty round ammunition clips, and a flash suppressor. [More]
Did Fernandez lie?
Did whatever ID he provided pass the NICS?
When the Brady complaint says "gun dealers should screen suspicious purchasers" beyond the requirements of the law, might doing so to minorities like the criminal involved in this case lead to charges for illegal racial profiling?
When the Brady complaint then says store policy should apply to "every potential handgun purchaser," doesn't that mean in their opinion every gun buyer is "suspicious"--in spite of their earlier assurances that their lawsuit "does not in any way challenge the right of law-abiding citizens..."?
Anybody have details on this that don't involve these jackasses soiling their thongs in anticipation of renewed relevance? Because the major complaint I see here is that the gun dealer being sued is not psychic.
They know--or should know--that type of subversive harassment just steels the resolve of some of us.
Enough of us.
Another Big "But" Gun Owner
Morally, hunting deer for sport is no different than hunting people. [More]I dunno, pally--why don't you try hunting people to stop it and let's see?
Humans need population control more than deer
Josh Briggs must be racist and xenophobic then, because a 1.8 total fertility rate for non-Hispanic white women means such couples aren't even replacing themselves--and that doesn't even specify the race of women's partners. Maybe, since he sees no difference between hunting people and hunting deer, he can effect a little population control among the groups he thinks "need" it?
These Ingrid Newkirk types (but he swears he's not!) have a hell of a lot of gall talking morality.
Go Ahead...
Make our day. [Read]
As if that would have any bearing on our unalienable right to keep and bear arms...Fool presumes to tamper with a law he doesn't even understand...
Still, it's discouraging to know a lot of gun owners don't get that, either.
As if that would have any bearing on our unalienable right to keep and bear arms...Fool presumes to tamper with a law he doesn't even understand...
Still, it's discouraging to know a lot of gun owners don't get that, either.
Is anti-gun Chuck Schumer poised to become Senate Majority Leader?
Before the chorus of “We told you so” begins, let me just say this:Today's Gun Rights Examiner column say's bring it on.
So what?[More]
Also join me on two radio programs this Sunday (Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio and Mark Walters' Armed American Radio), attend your choice of armed rallies, and find out what Agent 13 is still up to in that mailbox.
Can I count on you site regulars to share the link?
Thursday, October 28, 2010
GRE Round Up for October 28
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Dan Bidstrup/Denver:
Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Chris Woodard/Tucson:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Dan Bidstrup/Denver:
Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Chris Woodard/Tucson:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
A Quandary
Scientists Find 'Liberal Gene' [More]Smells like BS to me, but let's take it at face value for a moment. So if prospective parents could screen for it in order to abort affected fetuses, would the "progressives" try to pass a law against that?
We're the Only Ones "Is This Some Kind of Bust?" Enough
Yes, very nice:
[Via William T]
It quickly became clear, however — as bartenders, patrons and exotic dancers were ordered to the floor and handcuffed — that they were part of some type of raid.
[Via William T]
We're the Only Ones Resistable Enough
The guard pulled a gun on the officer after he allegedly hit her, the police official said. He said the guard would not be charged because she acted in self defense. [More]Unbelievable!
How the hell are we supposed to make it home at the end of our shift if quasi-"Only Ones" are allowed to resist? If this keeps up, regular "civilians" may start getting ideas...
It does make me wonder what else Officer Donnie took for granted during those 15 years, to where he ended up feeling comfortable assaulting a woman over a parking dispute...for her not to be charged implies her story must be unshakable.
[Via Mama Liberty]
A True North Summit
Join us for a program of guest panelists to discuss collaborative organizing, legal options and political strategy. We will also engage in round-robin discussions designed to develop an ambitious and assertive program, one that enhances and promotes the rights of firearm owners in a visible political campaign. [More]We are everywhere, eh?
Wish them well--they're starting from a tremendously disadvantaged place compared to where most of us are. It's nice to see some refuse to just capitulate.
As with us, though, I fear attempting reasoned discourse with evil will just not be enough. Hats off to the determined minority.
May they--and we--prove sufficiently determined.
We're the Only Ones "Cut!" Enough
A Free Press for a Free People
Ain't it something, when we get more truth out of Pravda and Adevărul than we do from our own "Authorized Journalists"...
Because Why Even Have a Master If He Can't tell Us What To Do?
Baltimore Hands Out First Trans Fat Citation [More]I'm certainly glad they have the spare resources. That must mean they've got this under control. And this.
Landru, guide us!
Gun grabber exploits product recall to advance semiauto ban agenda
“In other words,” Sugarmann concludes in a triumphant “Gotcha!” moment, “they’re machine guns.”Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a broken clock being right--for all the wrong reasons. Anything to facilitate a deception if you're desperate and shameless enough...and what professional anti-rights fanatic isn't?
He’s right, you know. They are. At least according to the government. [More]
Also take (or retake) a short quiz and then go for a whirlybird ride!
Can I count on you site regulars to share the link?
This Day in History: October 28
October 28, 1778 - The remains of the 24th C.M.R. men who lost their lives in the battle and massacre on July 3, 1778 are gathered and buried. [More]
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Outing the Genocide Enablers
I know I already linked to these columns in my GRE Roundups, but Kurt Hofmann's columns yesterday and today are simply outstanding, and deserve special mention and attention.
If you have not read them, go do so. If you have read them, share the links with everyone you know.
Just excellent stuff.
People need to be warned about what these domestic enemies are really about.
If you have not read them, go do so. If you have read them, share the links with everyone you know.
Just excellent stuff.
People need to be warned about what these domestic enemies are really about.
GRE Round Up for October 27
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Charlotte/Paul Valone:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Charlotte/Paul Valone:
Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Call Waiting
Stop Or I'll Pour!
We're the Only Ones Disarmed Enough
The Other Gun Group
GOA backs a different man. [Read]
Hmmm...evidently the NRA pick:
Oh well, I'm sure he must have seen the error of his ways, started voting right, washed away his sins and we can trust him now. I guess better the guy who's betrayed us in the past rather than the Republican A-rater. I can't really judge because I'm such a lousy chess player.
Hell, I'm so unsophisticated, I didn't even realize this was a game!
Hmmm...evidently the NRA pick:
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Oh well, I'm sure he must have seen the error of his ways, started voting right, washed away his sins and we can trust him now. I guess better the guy who's betrayed us in the past rather than the Republican A-rater. I can't really judge because I'm such a lousy chess player.
Hell, I'm so unsophisticated, I didn't even realize this was a game!
Lonely Soldier Seeks Understanding Woman. Oh, and What's Your PIN?
These "Soldiers" are NOT Soldiers, people! Even in the crappiest shithole, we still have access to money and communications! No official military address ends with a .com or a .us. [More]Nicki warns us of some lowdown Internet scammers.
She also shares some of her fun experiences outsmarting them.
I once convinced one he'd caused me to hang myself.
You Mean Their Gun Policy Is As Crappy As...
...their food? [Read]
I made the mistake of stopping at a Flying J once.
Never again, and that's before I knew about their citizen disarmament fetish.
It's time for this guy to stop offering lip service and put his money where his mouth is.
I made the mistake of stopping at a Flying J once.
Never again, and that's before I knew about their citizen disarmament fetish.
It's time for this guy to stop offering lip service and put his money where his mouth is.
Bloomberg’s New York City gun laws continue to endanger the 'law-abiding'
“Fine”? Did a government official just admit the city extorts "a sum imposed as punishment for an offense" for exercising a Constitutionally-recognized right? Or does he just personally believe gun owners need to be punished, often, and by someone who knows how? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes how rank hath its privileges in Furious Mike Paradise, and the rest of us be damned.
Also get in the trenches with GOA and take a powder with MSSA.
If you're a regular here, can I count on you to help spread the word by sharing the link?
This Day in History: October 27
I have been witness to a great and important revolution this morning, which took place while the greatest part of the world was asleep. Like many state-revolutions, its first beginnings were almost undiscernible; but the progress, though gradual, was steady, and the event decisive. A while ago darkness reigned. Had a man then dropped, for the first time, into our world, he might have thought himself banished into a hopeless dungeon. How could he expect light to rise out of such a state? And when he saw the first glimmering of dawn in the east, how could he promise himself that it was the forerunner of such a glorious sun as has since arisen! With what wonder would such a new-comer observe the bounds of his view enlarging, and the distinctness of objects increasing from one minute to another; and how well content would he be to part with the twinklings of the stars, when he had the broad day all around him in exchange! I cannot say this revolution is extraordinary, because it happens every morning; but surely it is astonishing, or rather it would be so, if man was not astonishingly stupid. [More]
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
GRE Round Up for October 26
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
- Otis McDonald endorses Bill Brady for Illinois Governor
- The REAL reason CSGV hates the right to keep and bear arms--it works
Fed Visit du Jour
I joked about starting the feature the other day. Just got two in a row (click on graphics to enlarge).
The "0" seconds is a Site Meter property--unless the visitor clicks on another internal link, they don't measure duration. Looks like two different browsers at the same time?
UPDATE: Just to have a record...
UPDATE 2: To the OIG (BCC recipients not shown)
The "0" seconds is a Site Meter property--unless the visitor clicks on another internal link, they don't measure duration. Looks like two different browsers at the same time?
UPDATE: Just to have a record...
UPDATE 2: To the OIG (BCC recipients not shown)
Don't Listen To Vanderboegh--He's Wrong!
As much as it pains me to publicly repudiate a man I've agreed with so often, I cannot let a statement he just made go unchallenged.
No, I'm pretty sure I couldn't. Do a better job, that is. [Read]
No, I'm pretty sure I couldn't. Do a better job, that is. [Read]
Mike Thomas' Big 'But'
I am establishment when it comes to guns. I support Florida's concealed-weapons law and the Stand Your Ground law. I cheered when the Supreme Court overturned the gun ban in Washington, D.C. I'll be heading for the gun range this weekend.Yeah, sure, dickhead. Throw open carriers under the bus and call them exhibitionists. What a gun rights champ you are! What an unholy spawn!
Liberals think I'm the unholy spawn of Charlton Heston and Marion Hammer.
But this is too much. [More]
I was going to take this prag fraud to task, but correspondent SamAdams1776 did a superb job and was much nicer about it than I'd be inclined. I'm using his screen name because he's active duty in Kuwait, so I imagine a Threeper in the ranks would give the brass a hemorrhage.
Greetings,I don't expect this "they make us all look bad" ivory tower sterile bee queen Thomas to learn anything from a warrior explaining reality to him. Anyone who dismisses men who "guard with jealous attention the public liberty" as "silly" is most probably an ineducable fool, who will simply be astonished into paralysis the day his illusions come crashing down on him.
Read your article from my desk in Kuwait. I am deployed here and from Florida. I am involved in the 2A rights movement, but you misunderstand the motives. You also misunderstand the process. And the history. Prior to the Jack Hagler Act in 1987, open carry was the only way in Florida except for discretionary conceal carry (local police decided whether or not to grant a CCW license.) And people DID openly carry.
Before continuing, I must comment on the "Hollywood" term gunslingers-a very yellow journalistic term to use in your article and besides, in the old west, "gunslingers" were not called that at all, they were called "shootists."
The motive is not centrally one about guns. It is about liberty and individual sovereignty-our founders intended the states to be; except for some very limited--and also carefully enumerated-powers, reserved to the Federal Government and only the Federal government, sovereign entities and individuals were largely sovereigns able to exercise any non-prohibited powers (c.f. the tenth amendment) and otherwise subject to the constitutional laws of the union and the state they lived in and the statute laws as well. Even sovereign entities are subject to the law.
The primary purpose of the Bill of Rights (BOR) is to limit government. The Preamble to the BOR says so, in fact. It does so by enumerating PRE-EXISTING rights that government must not encroach upon. And one of them is the right to keep and bear arms. Numerous writings of the founders (which I will provide to you upon request) make it clear that it is first a prophylactic measure against tyranny and second as a remedy to tyranny if the prophylactic measure fails.
Exactly what do you think it means in the Declaration of Independence when Jefferson writes:
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."
He was speaking not just about events then but a truism for all times really. It is an insurrectionist philosophy.
Government SHOULD fear rebellion. They SHOULD fear the people and that is not possible if the people are estranged from arms or are disarmed-thus the real purpose of gun control is not crime control, but simply control. Let me give you an example of how different things are: When I was a boy of 8 before the Gun Control Act of 1968, the year I turned 9, There were ads in the Back of Boys' Life for Marlin and Winchester Rifles we could order (and many of us did) and have delivered by US Post to our doors. We could also order DEWATs typically for $99. You'll just have to look that up as a homework assignment. But I digress.
The right enumerated in the 2A does not say you can exercise it only if you prove to some government official that you are trained or worthy in some way; it is absolute. The right to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Government is forbidden to regulate arms and this amendment, protecting a PRE-EXISTING right came in AFTER the commerce clause and thus easily supersedes it, and would be recognized as such if the judiciary itself were not corrupt and assisting the other two branches of government in their encroachment of powers.
If someone abuses that by using their right criminally or negligently (perhaps by lack of training) THEN there are consequences. In a FREE society people are FREE to act. The legal term for preventing someone from committing an undesirable act is known as "prior restraint," and although the term is used in publishing, it is equally applicable here. It is not tolerated with regard to the First Amendment and we can ill afford to tolerate it in regards to the Second.
To continue with motives and process: gun laws in the US did not spring up all at once. They likely will have to be undone piecemeal as well. Reestablishing open carry in Florida together with Shall Issue Conceal Carry is the next step toward Constitutional Carry. Only 3 states have that so far: Vermont, Alaska, and most recently Arizona, but a fourth also out west, will soon be joining the other three. But let me state this most emphatically: THE REQUIREMENT OF LICENSES TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHT IS OFFENSIVE. How would you like to have to obtain a license to exercise your first amendment rights or to vote? Hmm?
Also in our cross hairs is the most egregious and harmful law with regard to the ability to defend against tyranny, which is the obscene National Firearms Act of 1934 most recently amended by the Oxymoronically-named Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986. This law closed off all new full auto sales to the public, artificially increasing the values of those weapons remaining that are transferrable.
Finally, if you REALLY want to understand us, I suggest reading Unintended Consequences by John Ross. It is now quite an expensive book and available in Hardcover only. I treasure my copy bought years ago.
v/r
Do be sure and take his poll.
An Ambitious Goal
Smith's goal is an ambitious one — to be the attorney who argues the deciding case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court about where handguns should be reasonably prohibited. [More]Go ahead.
Release the Kraken.
A Defining Issue
Michael W. Dean worked on this political ad. [Watch]
Meanwhile, even a confirmed anti-gunner sees the value of subtly pretending guns--albeit those apparently accessible to young children--are a big part of her life. [Watch]
Let the obsessive public denial continue.
Meanwhile, even a confirmed anti-gunner sees the value of subtly pretending guns--albeit those apparently accessible to young children--are a big part of her life. [Watch]
Let the obsessive public denial continue.
Good for Me But Not for Thee
This guy reminds me of the stereotypical asylum patient who dresses like Napoleon. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Not Snitching Enough
New Jersey to 'relax' gun laws?
Guess what, anti-gun and asleep-at-the-switch Garden Staters: You're on your own. You always have been. That this realization hasn't been forced on you--yet--has been more a matter of odds than anything.Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some talk about grip-loosening. Expect it to remain talk unless someone forces the issue. Whether that that someone will be the courts or a fed-up citizenry remains to be seen.
So what is New Jersey's largely pro-citizen disarmament political class doing to face a reality they can no longer keep buried? [More]
Also do something we all just love--review an insurance plan! This one's a bit different.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
GRE Round Up for October 25
Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:
Paul Valone/Charlotte:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Paul Valone/Charlotte:
- A response from the NRA?
- Mike Easley: The smoking gun in his own words
- Flawed NRA ratings plague North Carolina races
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:
Assault Weapon Suspect Captured!
This Time, We're the Fauxnly Ones Enough Again
Jailer suspected of letting boyfriend use badge, gun and uniform in robbery [More]
This is just too bewildering...
How are we supposed to keep up?
We're not...?
We're the Faux...No, This Time We're the REAL Only Ones Justified Enough. Keeps You Guessing, Though, Doesn't It?
ATF Agent Tom Mangan says the split-second decision to end the man's life, was the right one, "Based on what occurred here today, the actions of the agents was justified," said Mangan. [More]Well, as long as a trusted voice like Tom Mangan says it's justified...
I mean, it's not like the dead guy would have had an excuse or anything...
[Via Plug Nickel Times]
UPDATE: Hi guys!
Must be a slow day today:
Plus I had the FBI coming around the other day. This keeps up, I may start a daily blog feature.
We're the Only Ones Unjustified Enough
In Spite of It All
Swedish police hunt serial shooter [More]In spite of all their "gun control" laws?
You know what this means, don't you?
No one can be trusted with guns.
With just a few exceptions, of course...
[Via Ed M]
The Hidden Life of Grant Whores
So, if we follow the money, where does it lead? [More]
Where do you think?
Highly Successful
Organizers of a weekend gun buyback program in New Bedford say they took about 140 weapons off city streets, three times as many as a similar event last year. [More]I guess as long as they don't snitch the sheep oughtta be alright. Until one of those wolves who don't turn in the tools of their trade for gift cards decide they want something, and don't care if you give it to them or not, because they're gonna take it regardless.
Hey, since there's no questions asked, I'll bet a street worthy could even use a "liberated" card with impunity.
Talk about highly successful!
In Memoriam
If Bloomberg is going to be remembered for something, it ought to be that, for gun laws as tough as there are anywhere. [More]
Yeah, as tough as nails.
Mike Lupica can't seem to work out the disconnect between Furious Mike Paradise and a "terrible, bloody day."
Where our intrepid government watchdog is going with this, of course, is cheerleading for Bloombergian disarmament throughout the Republic.
It's his M.O.
UPDATE: I also ought to call this out from ths story:
Sunday, the Bronx cop said, "You know what would be pleasurable? About 8,000 more police on the street."
I'll just bet. Also check out the "Gravity's Rainbow"* poll.
*
We're the Only Ones Lowering the Bar Enough
In deciding whether Leonardo Quintana should be reinstated as an officer for the Austin Police Department, an arbitrator used the lowest common denominator to give him his job back. Everyone else who got drunk kept their jobs, so Quintana should not be the first cop in recent years to lose his job for getting plastered and then getting behind the wheel. Got that? [More]Yeah.
Billy's mom lets him do it.
[Via Lane]
We're the Only Ones Styled Enough
A tough-as-nails off-duty NYPD cop yesterday foiled an armed heist while she was getting her hair done at a Brooklyn salon -- trading bullets with a wildly firing thug in a spectacular shootout, sources said. [More]Guess what would have happened had an Only One not been on premises?
And guess what would have happened had a non-"Only One" been equipped for self-defense, and the "tough-as-nails off-duty NYPD cop found out about it?
If you're not one of the state elites, die. We can then use that to further justify more control.
Fortunately, Mayor Bloomberg remains unharmed. Meanwhile, the "Authorized Journalists" at the Post have another cop worship story to keep the meme going, and judging by all the useful idiot comments to their story, it's going stronger than ever in Furious Mike Paradise.
Their own criteria demands NRA oppose Reid
That’s all we need to know. Harry Reid gave up all expectations of support from gun owners when he made the political choice to support Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. It doesn’t matter what else he has done that can be construed as “pro-gun.” He’s been given two shots at doing the right thing in this most important of tests, and he’s failed both times, opting for party loyalty über alles. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner looks at someone who broke his oath to a signed document. I guess it wasn't notarized.
Also see which California politicians support open carry.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Gas for guns program may yield unintended consequence
Atta girl, Martha! Use the money you would have spent on gas to help up your stopping power from that .32. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the best laid plans of mice and "Only Ones."
Also get an "on the road" report from my friends at American Trigger Sports Network.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Will 'fusion center' accept 'militia enthusiast's' challenge?
It's important to recall that David Koresh offered to speak with the government, too, before their murderous raid, which a peaceable conversation could have preempted entirely. They refused. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes we can all help in trying to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.
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