Wednesday, December 01, 2010

The Finest Manufactured Threats Money Can Buy

The evidence presented in the FBI affidavit offers no reason to believe that Mohamud intended to harm anyone before he fell under the influence of two undercover operatives from the Bureau's Homeland Security theater troupe. [More]
So they set him up, they got him and it worked.  It was in all the papers.

Kind'a like these guys.

Nice to see government doing something right for a change.

[Via Ron W]

When Black Friday Comes

Not yet...? [Read]

Binge and...

...purge...[Read]

[Via JulianThree]

We're the Only Ones "Every Good Boy Does Fine" Enough

“We cannot rule out that he was used by the enemy, but he has been a border policeman for three years, and had been a good boy"... [More]
"Good boy."

Isn't that what you say when a dog performs well?

[Via Ed M]

A Bear Bones Budget

Wait a minute...stuffed bears don't have bones... [Read]

What Duty to Protect?

The lawsuit's allegations against UMW include:
Negligent security measures.

Failure to properly monitor the parking deck, which the complaint says UMW officials should have known to be dangerous.

Failure to warn students of dangers in the parking deck.

Failure to install and operate security cameras.

Failure to train security guards, campus police officers and others on how to report, investigate and prevent sexual assaults.

Failure to properly investigate complaints of rape and provide adequate security.
I'm not persuaded.

Now if the lawsuit had focused on prohibiting the tools of defense, I might be more sympathetic.

Besides, even if the campus security alert system had been activated, why wouldn't people assume they were just being punked again? I assume everyone there is familiar with "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"...?

If it's any consolation, miss,  I'm pretty sure campus safety expert Colin Goddard would tell you you did the right thing.

[Via Mack H]

Georgia Gun Owners Media Watch

Via email:
Georgia Gun Owners is creating a network of liberty and gun rights activists who:

Write letters to the editor to a local newspaper

Write guest Op-Eds in a local newspaper

Cut out and send in newspaper articles

Email online links to articles of interest

Call in to local talk radio stations

Arrange a media interview for a representative of Georgia Gun Owners

If interested in participating, contact Ashley Rodriguez at: press@georgiagunowners.org

Safer Streets Poll

John Longenecker would like your opinion. [Read]

Trained Professionals

More like trained monkeys and professional idiots. [Watch]


There's some discussion about this being fake. I don't care.

What the hell is wrong with you morons who made this?

[Via Skip]

A 2010 Eloi Award Finalist

New East Palo Alto license plate readers will run plates through crime databases [More]
Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce would like to hear why you will not be coming to East Palo Alto--not that you need this as an excuse.

But it's been done before:
"I'm all for it," said Tiburon resident Dorothy Larson. "I don't have any paranoia about (police) knowing when I'm coming and going. I don't know why
anybody would object to it."
Your cattle car awaits, cud-chewer.

The Third Way

First, the Obama Administration is so gutless, so feeble, that they were unwilling to take any aggressive action to shut down WikiLeaks...Second, it is possible that the Obama Administration did not care whether such information was released. [More]
You forgot third: Eliminate the competition.

It's a Jersey Thing

Newark residents were wondering Tuesday if their streets were safe after 14 percent of the city’s police officers were laid off...[More]
Not "safe".

But probably "safer."

We're the Only Ones Keeping Abreast of the Situation Enough

Woman gets $245,000 settlement in deputy sex assault lawsuit

Single mother alleges that a sheriff's deputy touched her chest during a 2008 traffic stop, then followed her home and assaulted her in the driveway. The deputy faces a criminal trial in the incident as well as two others. [More]
How do I love the? Let me count the ways:

One-two, one-two...

[Via FFFW]

We're the Only Ones Using Cop-Logic Enough

Layoffs May Force Residents to Report Crime Online...

The department has been considering using an online self-reporting system called Cop-Logic. It's a system that is currently used by 150 police departments nationwide including in Cleveland and Columbus. [More]
You know:

Cleveland...

Columbus...


That's some cop logic.

Left unasked: When government fails to perform its most basic function, who needs it?

And, perversely, might this actually make the citizens safer?

Should actor Mark Ruffalo be prohibited from buying guns?

If they’re to be consistent in their demands, the Brady Campaign must show no favoritism: Mark Ruffalo must be disarmed.

Our national security depends on it.  [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column focuses on a threat to national security so grave, it may even eclipse the giant inflatable pink pig menace.

Also join me in congratulating the "Trigger Sports Live!" crew on the occasion of their 100th episode.

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This Day in History: December 1

Fuser was there only to create a diversion and on December 1, decided to withdraw back to Major Prévost. As the Royal Americans left the town a detachment of Patriot horsemen arrived and fired a few shots, but to no effect. [More]

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 30

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

Mike Stollenwerk/DC:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

And Remember...

...they hate us because we're free... [Watch]

Here's more.

Fortunately, most of us would rather watch a basketball game or a Lady Gaga concert than guard with jealous attention the public liberty...

Still, the thought strikes that a rag, a Coke bottle and a dollar's worth of gas could pretty much render useless one of these multi-million dollar investments. So maybe before we let people near them, we ought to make them go through another line first, where we can give them the rape scan/junk grope...oh, I'm sorry, I mean the "Freedom Fondle" option...

[Via wyreconmarine]

Despotism Made Easy


[Via Carl S]

We're the Only Ones File-Sharing Enough

A man who was arrested by police has accused an officer of confiscating his cell phone and forwarding sexually explicit personal photos to himself and at least one other person. [More]
What, you mean we don't exist for the "Only Ones'" exploitation and enjoyment...?

[Via FFFW]

A Lost Cause?

No, I'm not talking about GRendell's rantings. [Read]

I'm talking about allowing RINO political whores like Kate Harper to remain in power.


Better to let an anti-gun democrat have the seat as an object lesson that the GOP had better get someone acceptable to run if they want back in.

But that's stupid politics! If we do that we could lose all our gun rights!

Only if you believe the ultimate test will be political. Only if you surrender them.  Only if you think it's a lost cause.

If you allow betrayals without non-negotiable consequences, what incentive is there to stay faithful?

And what's the deal with Dominc Pileggi?  He comes out speaking for NRA, which has given him an "A" rating, but this says he "broke with Republicans - and some Democrats - to support closing the so-called Florida loophole..."

No Surprise

Proponents hailed Heller and McDonald as setbacks for gun control advocates. They predicted a shift in gun policy throughout the country.

But so far it hasn’t happened that way. While there have been challenges throughout the country to local, state and federal gun laws, few have been successful. [More]
Ayup:
However, if they accept either Seegars or Parker, I believe the court will not dare say there is no individual rkba. But if they find there is one, it will be so heavily burdened with "reasonable restrictions" as to ensure the status quo. They'll never admit the truth unless someone, that would be us, has enough power to compel them.
Men don't voluntarily give up power over others. There has to be an "or else" attached to if they don't, followed by a cost/benefit tradeoff analysis.

That's the way it's always been.

GOA Says ‘Ask Your Senators to Filibuster Traver Nomination’

Click here to read the alert from Gun Owners of America, and what you can do about it.

Hopefully, the senators will have a say in the matter.

As I noted in that column, it’s good to see the National Rifle Association “urge” Obama to withdraw the nomination. Still unknown: Will we also see a pledge to score a confirmation vote against any senator who approves it?

Come on, guys, act like you mean it.

I mean, what the hell...?

About Those Pistol Grip Shotguns...

We discussed them here.

Len Savage asks for clarification here.

Stay tuned.

Question...

What if she'd really had a gun? [Read]

After all, this is Wisconsin...

And yeah, I know open carry is "legal."  Tell these guys.

[Via Mama Liberty]

Former congressman urges ATF oversight hearings

While this hardly touches on many of the issues we’ve discussed in this column, from arbitrary classifications to baffling rulings to motivated persecutions to perjury to unreliable records used to prosecute citizens, and much more, it’s at least a start.

To those of us who feel like we’ve been lonely voices in the wildernessfor a long time—it’s nice to be joined by another, especially one so prominent. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes a move in the right direction.  Whether enough momentum will build up or not is up to us, meaning your personal involvement is required.

Will you share the link and contact your representative?

This Day in History: November 30

Washington used the Middlebrook grounds again in the Winter of 1778–9. He brought about 8-10,000 troops to the camp site by November 30, 1778. Soldiers constructed cabins from logs covered with clay similar as they had done at Morristown. [More]

Monday, November 29, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 29

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

Wrapped Around the Axle

Just busier than anything today with several unexpected tasks and no time to do all that must be done...

Bunches of you sent me tons of links over the weekend--afraid I won't be getting to them--good rule of thumb for those who haven't noticed--I pretty much slow down to Examiner columns on Sat. and Sun. and if a bunch of stuff builds up, chances are there just isn't enough of me to do much about it.

Tomorrow looks to be much of the same.  Sorry, like the robot V.I.N.CENT said in "The Black Hole":
A pint can't hold a quart. If it holds a pint, it's doing the best it can.
Personally, I'm about ready to go hold a fifth.

An Explosive Development

It can be programmed so that its 25-mm. ammunition does not necessarily explode on impact. [More]
Now hold the phone just a dang second here...I thought BATFU was telling us explosive classification was based on size...

Gun Criminals Flout Law

Somalian traders have been arming themselves with illegal weapons to defend themselves against gangs of ruthless robbers in Cape Town's townships. [More]
Something must be done! For the children!

Liberty News/Safer Streets

Longenecker's latest...[Read]

Playing the Percentages

An alleged gang member who police say was behind 80 percent of the killings in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, over the past 16 months was arrested over the weekend, officials said. [More]
And here we all thought that 80% was due to weak American gun laws...I know, apples and oranges...

I get so confused trying to wade through made-up statistics designed to make it easier for government to do something to me....

[Via Christopher C]

More Suppressed Machine Gun Fire

The apologists are out in force in comments here.  Seems the idea of doing things openly doesn't set well with those who have appointed themselves our representatives--and their lackeys.  Funny how they have more of a problem with people who want to know the details than they do with BATFU.

Here's more of what the subguns boys are trying to keep their members from seeing.

Which lasted until noticed:


But keep up the comments, fellas--funny how you're allowed to express your views on my site.

It's Not Easy Being Green

"i'm [sic] planning something big around a government building here in Broward County, maybe a post office, maybe even a school, I'm going to walk in and teach all the government hacks working there what the 2nd amendment is all about . . . [Read]


Oh no! Not another violent right-wing extremist!!! Could the SPLC have been right about us?

Relax, it's just another hate-filled leftist loser loon acting out on her projections...

And just in case you didn't know where that Green Party she belongs to stands on "gun control"...

We're the Only Ones Administering Prenatal Care Enough

A pregnant woman in the Philippines has survived being stabbed 24 times in an attack allegedly led by two police officers facing robbery and extortion charges, police said on Friday. [More]
Fortunately, they enjoy strongly enforced "gun control" laws over there...

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

The subjects are arguing succession.

I guess now's not the time to bring this up:
"Of more worth is one honest man to society, and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived."

"[T]he idea of hereditary legislators is as inconsistent as that of hereditary judges or hereditary juries; and as absurd as an hereditary mathematician, or an hereditary wise man; and as ridiculous as an hereditary poet-laureate."
--Thomas Paine
Of cabbage heads and kings...

Dead and Loving It

R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen.

I don't know where the guy stood politically--his brother was a big shot Canadian pol, and being Hollywood he no doubt was influenced by that culture, but he did make me laugh at the "Only Ones"--a lot. He was also cool in "Forbidden Planet," and I'll always remember him as "The Swamp Fox."

Felon laments he can’t vote for gun control

So he can’t control himself and he won’t work to pay his own freight? But he wants to stake a claim on controlling you,  your rights, and how the fruits of your labor are divvied up? [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows how once more, the gun grabbers are allying themselves with criminals to push their citizen disarmament agenda.

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This Day in History: November 29

Sunday, November 28, 2010

‘The Social Contract’ exposes Southern Poverty Law Center

We’ve covered the defamation/conflation angle from a gun owner perspective many times at Gun Rights Examiner. TSC expands that to show how other groups that the SPLC agenda finds convenient are also smeared in order to advance their agenda and bring in the cash. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there's pretty damn good money to be made exploiting hate.

Also see how the guy with taxpayer-funded armed bodyguards thinks you defending yourself is an affront to "the sanctity of life," and determine the type of ammunition that's best for flushing out stuffed bears.

Share the link?  If not you, then who?

Saturday, November 27, 2010

ATF attempting to reclassify small arms ammunition without public input

A “working group” has been established.  A pledge of sorts to “make certain that ‘we get this right’” has been made, and we’re told to expect progress updates.

So: crisis averted, our leaders are on the job and we can go back to sleep now, right?

Not so fast.  Let’s take a closer look.  [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column relates an explosive new development and notes that not all interests have been invited to the table to discuss how the blasting might affect them.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 26

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

Curriculum Vitae

Channel 2 Action News has learned a TSA security worker accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a woman had previously been convicted of misdemeanor harassment and stalking. [More]
It's nice to know they're hiring qualified personnel for the job...

The New AHSA?

Astroturfing the wilderness... [Read]

Somebody oughtta sic PETA on these guys--just in the spirit of CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA....

A Great Tip for Not Getting Shot

I'm led to believe that not attacking people on dark streets really improves your odds. [Read]

[Via Ed M]

Stewart Rhodes Interview

The Rise of Authoritarianism and How US Law Enforcement Can Take a Stand for Freedom [More]
I know there have been hard feelings vented at Oath Keepers because they don't do what some of their critics expect of them.

I would simply point out that this group has a very specific and limited mission. Getting cops and military to think about their oath and what it means is a tremendously important first step. Get their toes in the pool first...

I know that seems elemental, but it is what it is, and we work with what we've got.

It's up to us to then encourage them--as individuals--into more turbulent waters.  If Oath Keepers tries to do that, it will discourage their recruitment targets from taking a closer look. That makes no sense.

Nor does chasing away people who are coming toward the light but may not have brought it into focus yet.

We can't be everything to everybody. Niches and specific objectives are also important.

I continue to support my friend Stewart and his mission. If that means people will then dismiss me, so be it. If I were  doing this for mass approval, I'd have picked a different topic.

[Via FFFW]

A Romanian Portrait

You've never heard of Ion Gavrilă Ogoranu?

You can fix that by clicking here.

I MUST find out when this movie will play in the U.S.

Forgetting Their Place

Both animals advanced aggressively on me, barking loudly, snarling, and baring their teeth. [More]
So what would you do if this happened to you--in your own driveway?

Just Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?

You are very dangerous people. [Read and watch]

It's not surprising this guy shows a lot more promise than most in Sarah Brady Paradise.

Gray Lady Soils Self in Anti-Gun Tizzy

So much concentrated PSH in one brief editorial. [More]

Bleat your worst, Times editorial board. Your treachery has been duly noted.

We're the Only Ones Bargain Hunting Enough

The man found to be carrying guns while waiting in line for a Black Friday sale said in court this morning that he's a retired federal law enforcement officer. [More]
Well then what's the problem?  Aren't these guys supposed to be among the "Only Ones" we can trust with guns...?

[Via Kevin Patrick]

Anti-gun rappers' aim to curb violence off target

Left unsaid is whether the artists will also caution their patrons against the choices and behaviors that practically guarantee perpetuating crime, violence, dependency and failure to future generations. Not to mention the seriously skewed priorities and horizons of anyone who relies on rap for life guidance... [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column takes a freestyling look at false leadership, betrayal, abdication and the futility of wishful thinking that ignores true solutions.


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This Day in History: November 26

On the Part and in Behalf of the State of New Jersey, November 26, 1778.
Jno Witherspoon
Nath. Scudder
[More]

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all who support the right to keep and bear arms

Here's my traditional Thanksgiving Day offering for readers of WarOnGuns and this column...[More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column departs from tradition by featuring not one, but two evil butterballs.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 24

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

I'd Buy THAT for a Dollar!

Or maybe not. [Read]

An Appropriate Response

Hincker further stated that university officials believe the evidence will show that Tech acted appropriately in response to the shootings. [More]
Yeah, besides, haven't we already established they implemented "a very sound policy"?

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Stopping Traffic Enough

West Memphis Police Now Using Assault Rifles on Traffic Stops [More]

SPLC spokesman Chief Bob Paudert just upped the ante in his personal War on Bumper Stickers.

[Via Steve T]

We're the Only Ones On the Job Enough

An off-duty cop busted for DWI in the Bronx Monday repeatedly smashed his car into the back of a pickup truck while drunk - then told fellow cops he was "on the job," police said. [More]
Furious Mike's "Only Ones"--what more do you really need to know?

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Teaching Obedience Enough

Jones said he was training the dog to obey. [More]
And now that he's been reinstated, "Only One" Jones will train you to obey, too.

[Via FFFW]

War Games

Pentagon, Military Actively War Gaming ‘Large Scale Economic Breakdown’ and ‘Civil Unrest’ [More]
Hmmm...seems just yesterday we were speculating on how and when in re SHTF scenarios.

Oh, it was.

Got gas?

[Via Ron W]

We're the Only Ones Sharing Magazines Enough

A federal law enforcement officer mistakenly left a loaded gun magazine that was found Tuesday on a Southwest Airlines plane, officials said. [More]
Don't worry: the "Only One" who did it "will be given remedial training."

And no, you can't know their name or even agency.

And we have ways of dealing with people who object to that.

[Via tons of you]

Hold Your Tongue Instead of the Anchovies

The police are investigating whether the Agatuccis fired shots at Scott. When they conclude the investigation they will forward the information to the state's attorney and leave it to him to decide if any of the Agatuccis will face charges, according to Peoria Public Information Officer Doug Burgess. [More]
Y'know, I wouldn't recommend firing shots in the air to warn people or chasing after someone shooting wildly, but I certainly would recommend keeping the dang mouth shut after the fact in a situation like this...

[Via DeoLexRex]

Meanwhile, Over in Furious Mike Paradise...

Member of Mayor Bloomberg's security detail accused of shooting gal pal's ex-boyfriend [More]
Yep, these guys are the "Only Ones"...

The good thing is, in this case, we wouldn't be able to complain about not also being offered "modified duty" pending the investigation wrapping up.That's because in Furious Mike Paradise, the guy with the knife would have probably made that point moot for us.

[Via Harvey]

Comedy Gold

'I just want to tell these people that I feel disgusted feeling other peoples private parts, but I cannot because I am a professional.' [More]
Now that's funny right there.

Should those who oppose TSA excesses be ‘prohibited persons’ for gun ownership?

Hagmann’s information, if confirmed, presents a new danger in light of the government‘s predilection for blacklists, and the stated goal of the anti-freedom camp to use those lists to prohibit gun purchases. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at yet another potential for discouraging those pesky, presumptuous protesters who dare challenge the lawgivers.

Share the link? That is, if you don't think it will make your name end up on some list?

This Day in History: November 24

November 24, 1778 at Bulltown Swamp, Georgia - On 24 November at Bulltown Swamp the Georgians (200 men) encountered Prévost’s army and fought a delaying action. Colonel Baker was wounded in the action but his army continued to skirmish, waiting for Brigadier General James Screven’s reinforcements to arrive so that they could cut off Major Prévost’s force.

Conclusion: Draw. Casualties: Americans: 1k, 3w [More]

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 23

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

John Longenecker/Los Angeles:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

American Traveller Equality Act of 2010

But if Pelosi's flying experience is anything like Boehner's in the future, she still won't have to worry about pat-downs and security lines. [More]
I find it offensive that these self-entitled elitists are automatically deemed more trustworthy than the general public that employs them.

Why not challenge your representative to introduce and/or sponsor a bill along these lines without delay?  Seeing who supports and opposes it should be telling:

A BILL

To ensure that all members of Congress shall be subjected to the same Transportation Security Administration air travel screenings as their constituents.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ‘American Traveller Equality Act of 2010’.

SEC. 2. NO EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN AIRPORT SCREENING METHODS.

No law of the United States shall be construed to confer any exemption for a Member of Congress from any physical contact, x-rays, or millimeter waves, that are requirements imposed on the general public in an airport or to fly in an aircraft.

END

If nothing else, the creative weasel-worded excuse-making ought to make for interesting reading.

We're the Only Ones Helping Ourselves Enough

Agents confronted Campbell, who was handcuffed and later searched. Bundles of money were found in both of Campbell's front and back pockets and a sweatshirt pocket. Money also fell out of each of his pant legs.[More]
Where do they get these dumb goons?

Oh yeah--BATFU.

The O'Malley Plan

“With law enforcement and community members, we need to make sure nothing like this happens again,’’ O’Malley said. [More]
Jeez, if making a meaningless statement to the press is all it takes to stop the violence, why didn't you say something before this happened?

[Via Ed M]

How Long?

How Long Before TSHTF? [More]

Got this one late Friday--since I don't post much except for GRE columns on weekends, I almost lost track of it.

It's a question worth discussing: How much time do you think we have?

My own answer would have to be you can never tell because we have no idea what the catalyst event will be.

Maybe that's another discussion to have--what do you think will be the likely irrevocable event to set things off?

My guess would be something we don't come up with, but as my kids will attest, I've been wrong before. And how.

I'm Glovin' It!

From Michael G:
WND has an article claiming that TSA personnel performing "Enhanced Pat Downs" do not regularly change their latex gloves between passengers.

This got me speculating, the hard part of bio warfare is not the disease, but spreading it. Aerosol delivery is really pretty inefficient. But imagine a suicide bio bomber infected by a lethal disease spread by skin to skin contact booking an airline flight and refusing to go through the scanners? Then if the TSA personnel that performed the pat down failed to follow proper glove discipline he would spread it to every other passenger he searched until he finally changed his gloves. Possibly himself if he didn't know the proper way to remove gloves.
That and I'd be interested to know who their glove supplier is, whether controls are in place to prevent bio agents being placed in/on them during manufacturing/packaging, and whether distribution chain of custody controls are in place up to the time they are issued to the gropers...

Be something if they're made in China, wouldn't it?

We're the Euronly Ones Shockingly Powerful Enough

The shocking powers of prosecution the EU has over all of us [More]
Sounds like as good a reason to say the hell with seeking peaceable redress as any...

Equal Rights Under the Law

Fortunately, they didn't say anything about "privileges," did they? [Read]

Oh, they did?

You and I Get Irradiated and Groped...

...and this guy gets air-chauffeured. [Read]

You can't make this stuff up.

We're the Only Ones Using the Nuclear Option Enough

Federal agents hired to transport nuclear weapons and components sometimes got drunk while on convoy missions, a government watchdog said Monday. In an incident last year, police detained two agents who went to a bar during an assignment. [More]
As Homer Simpson said, "It's nuke-yular."

And these are the morons who don't trust us with guns.

We're the Only Ones Lighting Up Yor Life Enough

The sergeant specifically blamed the placement of a light switch under the trigger guard on his .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol. [More]
Well, it's gotta be something's fault...

Be interested to see if he gets away with this--that excuse might come in handy some day.  But then again, it may be reserved for more special people than us just plain folks...

[Via William T]

For Every Action...

...there is an equal and opposite reaction. [Read]

There are laws of man and then there are laws of physics...

[Via cycjec]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

A POLICE chief has sparked fury by calling for kids aged 10 to be allowed to use guns such as rifles. Do you agree with him? [More]
The bleating from some of the sheep is just too contemptible--some truly will deserve their fate.

Meanwhile, take heart--not everyone is so removed from the "gun culture"--take, for instance Will's main squeeze...

[Via cycjec]

We're the Only Ones Informative Enough

A Chicago Police officer was a partner in crime with his informant -- a drug dealer who has allegedly killed at least two people and was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by the city for information that led to arrests of his rivals, according to law-enforcement sources and an indictment unsealed Monday. [More]

You mean paid snitch programs can foster police corruption and abuse?

This is my shocked face.

[Via FFFW]

But I Repeat Myself...

Lying collectivist bastard...[More]

Philadelphia ‘secret police’ threaten to ‘lock up’ citizen for open carrying

Apparently, in the city of Independence Hall, secret police wearing full length black coats and red arm bands can rely on intimidation to infringe on the right of the people to keep and bear arms—and are confident from experience that they can get away with evading personal accountability for it. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes that turning on a light is the best way to deal with those who would hide in the dark.

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This Day in History: November 23

I have wrote you repeatedly but have not been honored with any reply, which I impute to the uncommon hurry in which you must have been, since you left us. I have long since been impatient to see you in this City for many, very many Reasons as well public, as private. I shall hope for that pleasure, before I leave America, meantime you will oblige me by sending me a Bill for the Amount of the Goods sent you if agreeable to you, as I am remitting whatever I can to France against my return for which am extremely impatient. I pray of you to make inquiry if a passage can be procured from Boston soon in a good Vessel for France or Spain I care not which - the port waits & I cannot add any thing but my Compliments to Mrs. Hancock & that I am as ever with the most sincere attachment. [More]

Monday, November 22, 2010

GRE Round Up for November 22

Here's the latest from my fellow GREs:

Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

Clearing Up the Confusion

“Our concern is that the public not confuse the people implementing the policies with the people who developed the policies,” said Sharon Pinnock, the union's director of membership and organization. [More]
Yeah. Since when don't we consider "I was just following orders" to be a valid excuse?

Liberty News/Safer Streets

John Longenecker has a new edition of his newsletter.

Click here to read it.

Click here to subscribe.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Vanderboegh has more on Traver. [Read]

He also notes the need for light posting ahead. Having some idea of the workload in front of him--and the obstacles he's dealing with--I would suggest the kindest thing his friends could do right now is give him some peace.

That means hold off on nonessential emails and the comments that require his interrupting things to moderate.

The Story of Two Guns that Killed Police Officers

Good grief. They're serious. [More]

It does kind of tell you all you need to know about "Authorized Journalist" Cheryl W. Thompson, though, doesn't it?

WaPo. This is my shocked face.

[Via David R]

It's All a Mistake

TSA chief: Body scan boycott would be mistake [More]
Why, what kind of urine-soaked fool wouldn't want us to irradiate and leer or grope at him--or his kids? McWopski thinks we ought to start calling them "Chesters."

Besides, if you're a statist pervert, you might just like it. Ewww...

Y'know, when I see a line like this, I can't help wondering how long the thin blue line would hold if the detainees decided they wanted to reclaim control over themselves.

That could be expanded to all other areas of government bullying, you know. When you just think about the disparity in numbers involved, the fact that obedience to tyranny is essentially voluntary, and dependent on--or vulnerable to--a critical mass really hits home.

No Wonder

Some Quincy Point residents are wondering just how safe their neighborhood is following a home invasion and shooting on Friday. [More]
If all you can do is wonder, it means you haven't taken your part in things seriously.  I guess some people believe that responsibility is handled by others.


[ Via Ed M]

"A Possible VUFA Violation"

VUFA Violation.

That sounds obscene.  If you think about it, it is. [Read]

We talked briefly about going armed to the End the Fed Rally a while back.

Mark Roote did.

Watch two Men in Black (with freakin' red armbands!!!) employ coercion and intimidation to violate his (and by implication, our) rights.

Watch how one of the official oath breakers refuses to ID himself (@1:43)--so aside from the NAZI armband, how are we to know he's REAL Gestapo? I guess the answer is defy him and find out?

The Cliffs of Insanity has more here and here.

Of Course it Won't Reduce Crime

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

But it should give the "Only Ones" more shielding to hide behind in the event of an active mass shooter...[Read]

[Via Ed M]

Giving a Pass

As opposed to passing? [Read]

We already know the '86 machine gun ban is illegitimate as far as "shall not be infringed" is concerned.

[Via Concerned American and Sipsey Street Irregulars]

Worth a Thousand Words

John Richardson gives us a picture. [Read]

NJ radio station urges Gov. Christie to ‘Free Brian Aitken’

A web page headlined by radio personalities Dennis & Michele on New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio has posted an appeal to Gov. Chris Christie to grant clemency to gun owner Brian Aitken,  who was imprisoned for gun possession while moving between residences—something supposedly legal under both federal and New Jersey  laws. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column updates a story we first discussed a month ago. We also learn Judge Andrew Napolitano will interview Aitken's parents tonight on Freedom Watch.

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This Day in History: November 22

``Sabbath morning, 22nd. Our Party retreated yesterday to the Meeting House, where a recruit of some hundreds joined them with some Artillery, and some of our Party crossed the Swamp, and coming near a thicket where they expected an Ambuscade might probably be, Col. James Screven and one more, went forward to examine, the Colonel, and one Continental officer, and Mr. Judah Lewis, were shot down. The Colonel had three wounds; the other two killed. A flag was sent and brought off the Colonel.'' [More]

Sunday, November 21, 2010

ATF ‘cease and desist’ order to parts-maker defies logic and law

This looks like nothing so much as a clumsy attempt at entrapment--if they can get him to acknowledge in writing that what he is doing constitutes manufacturing firearms, they'll be able to use that to obtain a warrant, do a raid and then characterize it to a jury as Celata's "admission/confession." [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at bullies, yet another economic Waco in the making, and dirty fighting.You know, BATFU.

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Sharpton endorses NYPD community gun snitch program to promote 'civil rights'

But don’t expect to see the opportunistic Sharpton turn down media exposure because he cares more about the liberty of his constituency than he does about self-promotion. Or for Commissioner Ray to turn down a chance at promulgating more of the meaningless babble that agenda-driven “authorized journalists” like Debusmann seem to lap up...[More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there are civil rights and then there are unalienable ones...

And no shortage of charlatans who would exploit the one while subverting the other...

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