Thursday, February 10, 2011

Now THAT'S the Way to Do It

Today was day 3 in DC for me, and I had two scheduled appointments.  The two major issues I wanted to discuss at both meetings were healthcare and "Project Gunwalker". [More]
If Mark Roote can  actually visit his reps, why can't everyone at least write to theirs?

Open for Review

Instead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' proposed requirement that firearms dealers near the Mexican border to report multiple purchases of high-powered rifles will undergo a standard, three-month review period, opening it to public comment. [More]
I recommend keeping comments simple and straightforward. For instance, ask them why they should be trusted with even more power and authority when they abuse what they've already got to pull crap like this.

National Suicide

Doctors, churches and women's groups want ex-soldiers to store their military-issued firearms in secure army depots. [More]
In other words, the people who won't be doing the protecting...?

This Day in History: February 10

On February 10, Capt. Robert Anderson received a message from Capt. James Little asking for assistance against the South Carolina Loyalist Militia, commanded by Col. James Boyd, at Cherokee Ford. The ford was located on the Savannah River. Anderson arrived at the ford shortly after the Loyalists bypassed the ford. Anderson and Little's militia crossed the ford into Georgia in order to attack Boyd when he crossed over the Savannah River. [More]

BREAKING NEWS: Grassley to Holder: Terry family deserves answers

I have obtained a copy of that letter and supporting documents, including National Tracing Center Suspect Gun Summaries, Suspect Person Information Reports and a Significant Information Report on weapons recovered at the scene of the firefight where Agent Terry was killed...[More]
In case you don't recognize a bombshell when you see one, this is what it looks like.

I cannot begin to say how important it is for you regular readers to help spread the word on this by sharing the link with not only all of your gun owner friends, but also with every media outlet you can think of.

If we'd relied on them, it would never have seen the light of day. Now it is being addressed at the highest levels of government and cannot be ignored.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

GRE Round Up for February 9

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

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

Congressional Research Service can be used to expose ‘Project Gunwalker’

What did Mr. Churchill say about doing things while they’re still easy? [More]
Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column tells what you can do to help the Project Gunwalker investigation expose wrongdoing.  You want to help us do that, don't you?

And you'll share the link, too?

It also has a link to Trigger Sports Live! I'll be going on later this afternoon to talk about this.

We're the Only Ones Deliberately Indifferent Enough

The defendants sought summary judgment for qualified immunity, but a Detroit federal judge denied the motion as to four jail deputies, finding that they did not qualify for immunity because they purposefully ignored Bishop's pleas for help. [More]
One would think the same charge of deliberate indifference could be leveled against officials sworn to uphold the supreme law of the land who turn a blind eye toward infringements of basic guaranteed rights.

One would think.

[Via Carl S]

Meanwhile, Down Under in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Darwin's Lord Mayor Graeme Sawyer has been found guilty of illegally possessing a replica gun and silencer. [More]
No worries, mate:
[N]o conviction was recorded for the offence.
Well tie me kangaroo down, sport. But after all, he is Lord Mayor.

It's not like they're going to let me Abos go loose, Bruce.  Or any of the rest of you lot, either.

[Via Schoenauer 1903]

Tales of the Bizarro World

I didn't realize it was in Texas...

Nameless, Faceless...

... and dead...[More]

Hey, He Wanted My Daughter...

I figured he must be horny...[Read]

Assuming this story is even true, if the little knife-wielding reptile now goes out and kills someone, perhaps Mr. Compassion can buy their survivors a nice dinner.

[H/T Of Arms and the Law]

Career Advancement

At CIA, grave mistakes, then promotions [More]
Kind of like getting the Mexican attaché gig?

[Via W-III]

A Covered Wall

DOJ, ATF, and those involved need to remember that it wasn't the Watergate break-in that destroyed Richard Nixon. It was the cover-up. [More]
John Richardson gives a summary of the stonewalling.

Full Auto Authorized Journalism?

Pharr man claims Mexican gunmen pushed him to smuggle machine gun [More]

Any bets?

Won't be the first time...

Whose Paranoid has more.

Let's Hear it for Being Unreasonable

My liberties are not up for debate, discussion, or a majority vote in congress. [More]
A-yup.

Others are free to compromise their rights as long as they keep their mitts off mine. If they try and drag me along, I'll defy them just as much as I would the insatiable beast they're trying to appease.


[Via cycjec]

A Searching Question

Why? [Read]

"I Guess I Just Don’t Get It."

That's pretty obvious. [Read]

ATF stonewalling highlights importance of getting answers under oath

There are many questions that require answers--under oath. One of the behind-the-scenes advisors Mike Vanderboegh of the Sipsey Street Irregulars blog and I have been relying on throughout the course of our investigation has come up with five of them that go to the heart of the matter. [More]
This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report suggests ways the mortar between the stones can be eroded.

Share the link and help tear down this wall?

This Day in History: February 9

On February 9th, Capt. Wheatley went out on reconnaissance with 20 mounted Rangers, and Col. Marbury quickly got news of this patrol. He sent Capt. Cooper with 12 men. When Capt. Wheatley stopped to cook dinner, Capt. Cooper rushed the camp and captured them without any resistance. [More]

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

GRE Round Up for February 8

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

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

DOJ Denies ‘Project Gunwalker’ allegations

Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars obtained the pdf file of Weich’s letter to Sen. Charles Grassley, which I’ve posted on Scribd, and also included as jpgs in the sidebar slide show. [More]
Breaking news: Expected denial and stonewalling have begun. Stay tuned. And share the link?

The Arizona We Don't Trust You Act of 2011

The bill was introduced late Monday by Rep. Steve Farley of Tucson and 19 other Democratic lawmakers. [More]
 Well, that's certainly a shocker.

Here's the bill.

Some suggest being tactful and polite in the face of such naked insults.

I'm not one of them.

[Via Tin Can Assassin]

We're the Only Ones Appealing Enough

Connolly's attorneys argue a 1982 Florida statute of limitations on second-degree murder expired because Connolly never handled the murder weapon. [More]
But note they don't say he's not a POS who doesn't deserve whatever he gets.


[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones "See Ya! Wouldn't Want to Be Ya!" Enough

Truly. Just imagine what we'd be "facing." [Read]

We're the Only Ones Putting On Our Game Face Enough

Judge Who Held Jurors All Night Leaves Early to Attend Daughter's Soccer Games [More]
See, her time is important. Yours? Eh...

[Via Parrothead Jeff]

A Centrist Democrat

So any Republican vying to replace her will need to be a "moderate." [Read]

You know, another Democrat.

Anyone to the right of that is an extremist hater.

Presumptuousness

Va. House OKs use of deadly force against home intruders [More]
They have a say in it?

Required by Law

Nope, it shouldn't be mandated. [Watch]

[Via Ed M]

Why No One Should Own Guns

Because someone might steal them.  [Watch]

Just because you have them doesn't mean you're prepared to use them.  And yes, I'll be surprised if it turns out inside information wasn't provided to the reptiles who did this.

Hey, I have a great idea!  Why not have newspapers publish names of CCW holders, just so the public knows who has guns? 

[Via Dave Licht]

Straight-A Shooters

[I]n the world of collegiate pistol shooting, MIT ranks among the elite. [More]
But before we get too giddy...

Gotta make sure that science we teach is couched in approved dogma...

[Via Ed M]

Why?

Perhaps this had something to do with it. [Read]

Congressional ‘gun control’ report telegraphs anti-gunners’ ‘wish list’

It is, of course, the Brady Campaign wish list (the one for this year), one that's being sold to us by oath-breaking politicians, media cheerleaders, anti-defense special interests and their useful idiot followers as “common sense” and “a good first step.” [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at what's on the agenda if the antis get their way.

Share the link?

This Day in History: February 8

Monday, February 07, 2011

GRE Round Up for February 7

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

Mike Stollenwerk/DC:
Sean McClanahan/Des Moines:
Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith
Dave Workman/Seattle:
Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:
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Also check out these other Liberty-oriented Examiners:

Traducir al Español

¿Por qué? [Read]

Joe Gomez, Authorized Journalist

"I think clearly over 70 percent of the guns used by Mexican Drug Cartel Members are from the U.S." [More]
Leave it to a highly trained professional to distill the "Project Gunwalker" story down to its government-supporting essence and show us mere "bloggers" how it should be done.

Aaron Peña. What a tool-user.

I see BIG 105.9 used Oleg Volk's photo without credit. Must be some sort of canons of journalism thing I just wouldn't understand...

All I can do is give these dopes the manual.  I can't make them read it.

[Via Smiley Starfish]

Liberty News/Safer Streets

Longenecker's latest...[Read]

We're the Only Ones Unfamiliar Enough

Some Atlanta police officers and ranking members of the force seem to be unfamiliar with law and constitutional protections that limit what they can do during a raid...[More]
I want to show you something. It's my shocked face.

[Via Harvey]

Lessons Learned

U.S. could learn from other nation’s gun policies [More]

I agree.

Your move, Michael Kryzanek of the Center for International Engagement.

Let's "engage."

Real Hunters Get the Lead Out?

And real Fudds give aid and comfort to the enemy? [Read]

Somebody sic PETA on this collaborator.

CUM ULLA SELLA 'n all...

A Matter of Resolve

From "Resolutions Submitted to the Idaho Republican Party State Central Committee":
Resolution 2011-23
Nullification of Federal Gun Control Act 1968 Resolution

Submitted by Mark Patterson, Chairman District 15, Lucas Baumbach, Chairman District 17

Whereas, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is the law of the land for firearms and firearm ownership, directly contrary to “gun control” law.

Whereas, the Gun Control Act of 1968 created a burdensome regulating agency, the ATF, the mandate of which, is to control guns, especially by mandating registration of firearms by manufacturers,

Whereas, the NAZI Weapons Laws of 1938 are very similar in scope and aim to the U. S. Gun Control Act of 1968 (Aaron Zelman’s Gun Control: Gateway to Tyranny)

Therefore be it resolved, that the Idaho Republican Party supports the primary and residual effects of the Gun Control Act of 1968 be nullified by the legislature and executive of the State of Idaho.

Be it further resolved, that the Idaho Republican Party agrees the Gun Control Act of 1968 is clearly superseded by both the Idaho Constitution’s prohibition of firearm registration and the Federal Constitution’s declaration of the right to bear arms.

Be it further resolved, that the Idaho Republican Party supports Idaho condemnation of the policies that enabled the murders of millions of Jews, Gypsies, religious and political dissidents by removing their ability to defend themselves.
Here's the Resolutions Committee.

I guess now, according to the rules,  the State Chairman will read it to the body, move for its adoption and preside over debate? There's a lot of education potential here. Be nice to see this pass and other states follow suit.

We're the Only Ones Social Networking Enough

Yup, good thing they're highly trained professionals. [Read]

No telling what irresponsible amateurs like us might do in a similar situation--besides not creating one in the first place.

Hey, anybody need a special bulletin to tell them what you put out there on the Internet can come back and bite you?

[Via Whose Paranoid]

Q&A

Is there a cover-up on Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry’s murder? [More]

Sure looks that way.

[Via Doug Rink]

A Serious Vulnerability

The case highlights a serious vulnerability when it comes to keeping guns out of the hands of mentally unstable people and others, not just in California but across the country. [More]
Ergo, we need registration for everyone to enable confiscation.  Except law enforcement is swamped.

Sounds to me like we need more enforcers!

Ah, California. The Golden State, where even their gold standard on "gun control" isn't enough!

It never will be.  And anyone who believes differently is seriously vulnerable.

[Via Ed M]

Shelved?

Has the ATF multi-rifle sale (aka registration) scheme been shelved? [More]
I'd be surprised to see any movement forward on this before a few related concerns get addressed...

The Sounds...

...of Silence [Read]

I have my own ideas on why that might be I'll elaborate on in the near future...

And yes, I know The Onion is a joke site.

[Via Russ S]

We're the Only Ones "Freedom First" Enough

This isn’t just a case of a cop losing his temper over a guy leaning on his car. His bad judgment carried over into an illegal arrest. He then filled out, signed, and filed a falsified a police report to cover up his other mistakes. Were it not for the video, Overcash’s report could very well have resulted in a man getting convicted and sentenced for crimes he didn’t commit. [More]

Sounds like a match made in hea...uh...

UPDATE: "A single issue organization"--now that's funny.

[Via Daniel Almond]

Californians call for tighter gun restrictions in light of Arizona shootings

Of course they do. [Read]

And yeah, I know, not all of them.

But enough to keep these domestic enemies in office.

Reason Fails

I agree. [Read]

So all that's left is to warn you off like we would any other lunatic who won't take "No" for an answer.

Por Favor?

Do what he asks? [Read]

Today?

‘Project Gunwalker’ allegations bolstered by Project Gunrunner indictments

One of the confidential sources that has given us consistently reliable information in the investigation we have come to call “Project Gunwalker” has performed an analysis of the indictments and connected some dots, all of which bolster allegations raised to date, including corroborative evidence that there was high level involvement at the Justice Department. [More]
This morning's Gun Rights Examiner column notes there are government indictments and then there are government indictments.

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This Day in History: February 7

Sunday, February 06, 2011

No answers yet about guns found at Border Patrol agent death scene

It’s not a stretch to assume this many guns allowed into the hands of DTOs (Drug Trafficking Organizations) have been and continue to be criminally used.  [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes those withholding information have strong circumstantial incentives to do so.

Also tune in to a super program that kicks off at 8:00 pm EST.  No, not that one.

Share the link?

Saturday, February 05, 2011

Did Lanny Breuer play a role in ‘Project Gunwalker’?

Might this new allegation help explain why whistleblowers would want to avoid normal Department of Justice channels and seek Congressional protections? [More]
Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some top men.



Help prod other top men to look into this by sharing the link?

‘American Thinker’ narrates development of ‘Project Gunwalker’ story

And now a new report, from T.L. Davis at The American Thinker gives a summary narrative of how it all began and where we are today, giving readers an inside glimpse. [More]
Today's first Gun Rights Examiner column gives what Paul Harvey used to call "the rest of the story."

Also listen to a podcast giving further inside details on "Project Gunwalker."

Share the link with your inner circle?

Friday, February 04, 2011

Rabbit Has a Busy Day

"Project Gunwalker" stuff.  At least two columns from me, one to promote it and a second to bring out some new revelations to force-feed to a media that has since refocused the national attention to Charlie Sheen's drug-fueled antics and other vital matters Americans must stay informed on.

Please understand if comments and emails are not attended to in a timely manner.

UPDATE: Got my articles ready and Examiner was down all day.  I'll post them tomorrow.

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Sue!

Yep.  Been trying to figure out the best way to approach this angle and it looks like this is as good as any. [Read]

That's why I love seeing these things leave the incubator. 

Now how do we get this to their lawyer?

A Treaty Violation?

It doesn't hurt to write and ask.

Them too...

CUM ULLA SELLA 'n all that...

State of...

I wonder at what point they can turn off the sirens? [Read]

I'm tired of this game. Can we play something else?

[Via Len Savage]

InfoWars on Gunwalker

What started out as an internet rumor in a forum for disgruntled ATF employees over problems with the ATF operation “Project Gunrunner” has now been picked up by Republican Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa and maybe on its way to becoming a full blown scandal. [More]
Every little bit of publicity helps make that so.

I note this is the second piece that's mentioned me but left out Mike, who actually was the first to plant the flag.  I guess in this case, that's not a surprise.

Ah well.

CUM ULLA SELLA 'n all that...

[Via Billinois]

Fighting the Good Fight

I wonder if there was another headline announcing the surrender? [Read]

We're the Only Ones Balancing Things Out Enough

See, we got rid of one armed citizen, so it's only fair that we provide another...[Read]

[Via William T]

The FarmVille Harvest

Remove them from the barn, hobble them and then turn them loose back in the range-grazing herd. Saves us from feed and tending costs and we still get to milk them. [Read]

All animals are equal, but...

[Via Ed M]

Taking AAdvantage?

Anybody conversant enough to know if this policy is compliant with Oklahoma law? I don't see requiring "self disclosure" listed in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act's "TITLE 21 § 1290.22. Business owner’s rights"...

[Click to enlarge]

That's Some "Rub"

So here's the rub. Some of the members of the HPSC feel that the word “carry” needs to be removed before this bill can get out of committee. [More]
Who thinks like this? I mean, really...

Anyway, Iowans, you have a couple hours to make your concerns known and your contacts are at the link.

We're the Only Ones...Oops, Our Bad Enough

Police say they arrested the wrong person in a theft case recently. [More]
So what's the charge for resisting unlawful arrest?

Or would the resulting response more likely fall under approved department protocol?

[Via Carl S]

Don't Take Me Alive

How about just don't take me, period...? [Watch]

Like a Day Without Sunstein

As late as 1980, it would have been preposterous to argue that the Second Amendment creates an individual right to own guns... [More]
Some of us still argue that, commie scumbag.

[More from the You Are My Sunstein Files]

[Via Zachary G]

Register THIS

AN ACT REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF ALL FIREARMS.

To require registration of all firearms.
Introduced by: Rep. Toni E. Walker, 93rd Dist.
Sen. Toni Nathaniel Harp, 10th Dist.
Rep. Gary A. Holder-Winfield, 94th Dist. [More]

Here's the bill.

I know some counsel to be polite.

But this is an act of aggression, an order to obey them or be destroyed.

So my advice would be to tell them to go **** themselves, that if they want to know who has guns assume we all do, and then conduct themselves accordingly.

[Via JM]

Special Consideration

Maine man contends amputees should be allowed a switchblade [More]
Well of course they should.

We all should.

Except who is qualified to do that "allowed" part?

I don't think I'd be inclined to inflate anybody's sense of self-importance enough to act like it's any of their damned business until it was time for them to find out.

[Via Ed M]

Of Whistleblowers and Watchdogs

But a lot of legwork was done before this story hit mainstream media. And that's a sidebar as compelling as the need to investigate the gun-to-Mexico allegations.

It appears ATF inside sources first opened up on a whistleblower website critical of ATF, and before long, disclosure expanded through a couple of gun rights bloggers who have since spent much time and effort moving the story forward...


If Codrea and Vanderboegh are where ATF insiders go to leak a story, it suggests some ATF insiders have extreme distrust of their own agency and the bureaucracy surrounding it. [More]
Yes it does.

It's nice to see a few are recognizing there were sources to this story so many late to the party are now staking claims to. 

Reversing Polarity As It Suits Them

Bloomberg's interstate case for sensible gun laws [More]

Ah, one size fits all. You know, that "home rule" these liars keep whining about whehn they hop over to the other side of the fence.

What does Mr. Soetero say about Chicago and Cheyenne?

It doesn't matter.  They can completely contradict themselves in confidence knowing the quality of their followers' intellects.

What they don't understand is, it doesn't matter to some of us, either.

Toning Down the Rhetoric

Politics of hope vs. politics of hatred? [Read]

Of course you realize this means war.

You do realize that?

I doubt they do.  I'll bet they're as clueless and small as they appear.

[Via Defender]

A Rusty Venture

Plastic pellet incident at Va. school ends in expulsion, assault charges [More]
Good grief.

And here's the measured adult who thinks this is appropriate because "We have an obligation to protect the students in our building from others who pose a threat to the over-all safe learning environment":

Rusty Davis.

I wonder if that's anything like a "Rusty Venture"?

And about this last link--you've been warned.

The Food of the Gods

Some 43 Million Use Food Stamps [More]
Think they're going to be prepared if when there's any significant interruption in things?

Be pretty horrible indeed if  continued government destruction results in a situation where the question of why anyone would "need a 31-round clip [sic]" gets answered.

I'm King of the World!

Brought to you by Tingles. [Read]

Naturally, he's a God King!

Mainstream press reports shed additional light on ‘Project Gunwalker’

If “monitored” guns somehow made their way across the border because ATF just doesn’t have enough people, why would they condone such a potentially dangerous operation if they didn’t? And if the operation was allowed in conflict with public statements to the contrary, well, reporters can’t force anyone to speak under oath.  Senators can.  [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner demonstrates that when "Authorized Journalists" put their minds to it, they can corroborate what we've been haranguing them to report on.

Also watch a rerun, 24/7, on your computer, when you want to see it.

Shed some additional light yourself by sharing the link?

This Day in History: February 3

The Battle of Beaufort (also known as the Battle of Port Royal Island) was a battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place on February 3, 1779 near Beaufort, South Carolina. The British commander of forces at Savannah, Georgia, General Augustine Prevost, sent 200 British regulars to seize Port Royal Island at the mouth of the Broad River in South Carolina. American General Benjamin Lincoln, the American commander in the south, sent General William Moultrie from Purrysburg, South Carolina with a mixed force composed mainly of militia, but with a few Continental Army men, to meet the British advance. The battle was largely inconclusive, but the British withdrew first, eventually returning to Savannah. [More]

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Fox News Picks Up "Project Gunwalker"

Senator Calls ATF on Allegations Agency Is Allowing Guns Into Mexico [More]

It's nice to see this getting even more traction as journalists do their own investigations.  For those who don't know, Maxim Lott is John Lott's son.

For the record, the letters did not "initially surface" on my site. I wrote in my first sentence that Mike had posted them on Sipsey Street and linked to his exclusive.

GRE Round Up for February 2

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

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

A journalist's guide to 'Project Gunwalker'

Here's what's happened so far, at least what I can publicly disclose...[More]
Today's third, and hopefully last Gun Rights Examiner column provides a one-stop resource for keeping up to speed on what has happened in this story to date.

As you can see, a tremendous amount of work has gone into this from both Mike and myself over the last month. I cannot begin to stress how important it is for regular readers here--those of you who perceive enough value from this site to keep coming back day after day--to help us make this work worthwhile.

Please forward the journalist's guide link to every newspaper, news website and talk radio/TV outlet you can think of.

And if some of you wanted to ask NRA if this isn't worth sharing with their members, that would be cool too.

VA-ALERT: URGENT ALERT - Federal Magazine Gun Ban!

Taking a quick break between "Project Gunwalker" posts to pass along an urgent alert from VCDL, passed on to me. Sorry, no time to purty it up:
Can you punch out to your groups? This is Schumer's way of stopping McConnell's vote against Obamacare, and I can see the Dead Elephants saying "the symbolic win on Obamacare is worth the ire of the nut-job community."

> From: philip@virginiasystems.com
> Subject: VA-ALERT: URGENT ALERT - Federal Magazine Gun Ban!
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:48:28 -0500
>
>
> I just got word that there may be an attempt to slip a magazine ban similar to the one proposed by anti-gun Congresswoman Caroline McCarthy into a normally benign Federal Aviation Administration bill using an amendment in the U.S. Senate.
>
> They can't really "sneak" it on without a vote on the amendment and therein lies our defense against it.
>
> I contacted Senator Warner's and Senator Webb's office and they confirmed that they have gotten phone calls on this issue this morning from concerned constituents. They say nothing is on the docket for *today* and they can't yet confirm the validity of the rumor, but they are working on doing so.
>
> Either way, we need to play this safe and flood both offices with calls letting both Senator Warner and Senator Webb know that magazine bans are not acceptable and to please oppose any effort to impose such a ban in any way.
>
> Call Senator Jim Webb's office at: 202-224-4024 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              202-224-4024      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
>
> Call Senator Mark Warner's office at: 202-224-2023 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              202-224-2023      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
>
> Let's Roll!
>
> -------------------------------------------
> ***************************************************************************
> VA-ALERT is a project of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.
> (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization
> dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to
> Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.
>
> VCDL web page: http://www.vcdl.org [http://www.vcdl.org/]

Washington Post ‘Project Gunwalker’ piece lets key claim go unchallenged

Considering the resources reporters Grimaldi and Horwitz have invested in this story, is it credible to suggest this is not an important piece of information that could cast their entire series of reports under a new light? [More]
Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column notes the professional sleuths are overlooking a key clue.

Hey, I remember that game.

It's pointing to in the office with a directive.  And Col. Mustard is starting to come into focus...

Share the link?

Has ATF Phoenix SAC been transferred to Mexico?

If you are not directly and personally insulted by ATF attempting to sneak Bill Newell in as the Mexico Attaché under the wire, and in the face of your inquiry, then you have missed the point. That is what they do. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at secrets of success and career advancement for busy administrators on the go.

Also catch some live-before-a-studio audience performances in Oregon, and one in front of the cameras streaming right into that monitor in front of you.

Transfer the link to your friends?

Normal Operations Delayed

I'm trying to crank out three (a spate!) Gun Rights Examiner columns today plus prep for this afternoon's Trigger Sports Live!

Sorry, all of your kind tips are on hold while I focus on the "Project Gunwalker" priority. And please don't expect rapid comment moderation turnaround...

I do hope the regulars here are seeing how hard Mr. Vanderboegh and I are working to break this open, and are actively helping us do that by sharing links and contacting representatives.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

GRE Round Up for February 1

Here are the latest offerings from my fellow GREs:

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

Safer Streets/Liberty News

Families understand the price of a gallon of gas, a quart of milk, your average root canal, unemployment and even illness, but how the household will meet, manage, and even survive an encounter with violence is the most neglected area of household management. [Read]
Longenecker's latest...

Your Tax Dollars at Work

Too small to fail? [Read]

The Three Amigos

You know, a "spate." [Read]

Balancing Act

Balancing gun rights, safety is no simple task [More]

Sure it is--as long as you let me do my own balancing.

If you presume authority to do the balancing for me, well then, we're in danger of provoking Fudd's First Law of Opposition, meaning you get pushed back hard.

The Heller Decision

Not that Heller--another one. In re the Hughes Amendment:

[Click to enlarge]

Did he actually say he was going to...like, do anything about it?

[Via MicroBalrog]

Schumer's Trinity

...the Three Branches of Government [Watch]

Rule by "spate"?

Hey, if you're not doing anything wrong, what do you need courts for?

[Via Ron W]

That's Incredible!

Bird’s supporters say his defense was not legally able to challenge the credibility of the trespasser, Christine Harris... [More]
 How credible is a justice system that would not demand that?

[Via Ed M]

In the Shoes of Judas Bob

I guess you get what you pay for. [Read]

And you don't get it when someone else pays.

God forbid the job description would require principles.

Plumbing the Depths

I'd originally misread that as "plunging." [Read]

All things considered, that's actually probably more accurate.

Respecting the Establishment of Religion

Michigan School District Allows Sikh Students to Wear Religious Dagger to School [More]
Good for them.

But feral sons Uday and Qusay are kind'a partial to kukris over kirpans.

Houses of the Holy

H.B. 54: Georgia Pastor Supports Carrying in Places of Worship [Watch]

I guess we can't count on him to support the coalition...?

[Via Georgia Gun Owners]

Media begins noticing ‘Project Gunwalker’

The hold-out reporters I’ve been speaking with have been insisting we give them our sources and the documentation provided to the Senate. For those, aside from saying “No way,” all I can advise is that trying to approach this developing story from the totality of its scope may be presently undoable--my sense is that much of the validation will only come out with further disclosures from those who now have the testimony and the documentation to corroborate it.  And from those compelled to testify.

Under oath.  [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes the story is getting some limited attention. It's incumbent on those of us who want to see it get more than that to keep pressing.

Will you help do that by sharing the link?

This Day in History: February 1

A British landing force came ashore and after a short action with local Patriot militia, which they dispersed, the British force burned several homes and then returned to their ship. [More]