"Allegation"?

“I am so personally outraged by Senator Grassley’s falsehoods,” former Arizona U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke wrote in an email regarding the allegation that a weapon connected to the ATF operation was found at the murder scene of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. “It is one of the lowest acts I have ever seen in politics.” [More]

We already knew Burke was a liar. Now  we know Ryan J. Reilly is, too.

And check out the congregation of regressive trolls who comprise the bulk of the TPM Muckraker commenting audience. What a bunch of hateful, inconsequential assholes.

Holder's Friday Night Dump

...Operation Fast and Furious, the flawed law enforcement initiative aimed at dismantling major arms trafficking networks on the Southwest border. [More]

What a bunch of crap.  The "Authorized Journalists" at the Associated Press are playing their part well.

But in the interests of justice, Justice is making "a rare exception" we are told.

Somebody break out the Glade...?

ATF memo describes operation designed to get guns to Mexico

“The most important observation of Styers is that the ATF end of this operation was by all law enforcement standards set up to fail,” Vanderboegh said in a phone conversation with this reporter moments ago.  “Indeed, it seems Styers’ opinion was that this was designed to be a necessary fail. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner tells the rest of the story, including: Proof of ICE involvement, details of agents ordered off surveillance while perps escape, and being ordered to trace unrecovered firearms for later matching up. Think of what that means.

This is big stuff, further proof of opportunities for "mere bloggers" to go where corporate media will not, and it's the only place where you can see the actual memo itself.

Please share this link if you agree.

We're the Only Ones "Be Prepared!" Enough

Dozens of Teenage Boy Scout Explorers Have Been Sexually Abused by Cops...[More]

Forget that bit about "morally straight"--and as for "law"...Trustworthy: not on your life; Loyal: Hah; Helpful: to ourselves; Friendly: in a way; Courteous: if by that you mean catching flies with honey; Kind: Happy Meal's on me; Obedient: yes, you will be; Cheerful: you bet; Thrifty: hey, it's cheaper than real dating; Brave: it's useful if they think that; Clean: that should wash off; and Reverent: Oh God, YESSS!

Hey, if they pervert this oath, why wouldn't we expect them to befoul all others?

[Via mahalo]

They #@*! Horses, Don't They?

Francis the Talking Mule is finally free to come out of the stall...?

Supreme Court punts on right to carry

Without comment, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Masciandaro v. US, which asked if the Second Amendment “protect[s]a right to possess and carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary tells you where you can find out more.

We're the Only Ones Dogging You Enough

...but Storm has done much more good than bad during his time with the department. [More]

Even their dogs are better than us.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

All You Need to Know

The prosecutor added that constitutional issues "should not be considered." [More]

You can't bring up the Constitution! This is a court of law! (Just ask Wayne Fincher.)


Similar "logic":

"Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

All they need to know:

We shall overcome.

[Via Carl S]

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past...

Idiots.

What are they prepared to do about it should someone ignore their stupid sign?

Or if there's no glass to tape it to?

Aaron called such thinking "bagel brained."  And encouraged us to think of the consequences.

As Seen Over at Fox News.com

These are the choices they're allowing us to have. Looks like Fox News is bound and determined to help the Stupid Party lose.

This Day in History: December 2

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I Got Mine

Obama: My kids will succeed, even if USA doesn't [More]

Will yours?

And has any president ever talked this way?

Sheriff’s arrest shows need is for self control, not control of others

...Sullivan was a major proponent of citizen disarmament, the demand that law enforcement official like him—who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and whose department was a recipient of “war on drugs” largesse—should be the “only ones” society trusts as sound enough to keep and bear modern firearms. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner commentary wonders why it is some people don't trust others.

Not really.

Showing Solidarity with the Workers of the World

"It's so contaminated, it doesn't even make sense to sort it out," said Jose "Pepe" Garcia, 49, superintendent of the city's north central sanitation district. [More]

Kind of gives you a preview of what the regressives will do with the rest of the Republic once the mob bosses take over...

Pepe ought to challenge Tony to  come out of his walled fortress and help clean up a situation he encouraged and enabled before he turned on them after deciding their presence was no longer politically advantageous.

Christie Blows Any Chance for National Political Ambitions

I believe that each state should have the right to make firearms laws as they see fit. [More]

I never did think this redeemed him enough to override this.

Or that middlemen should be used to funnel NRA "Political Victory Fund" contributors' money his way.

A Nuisance Suit

Too bad they didn't put a bullet into this Jesse Dennis Dimwit animal.  Maybe he can sue me for libel. [Read]

That All Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Man" Is

Unknown man walks up to woman, punches her [More]

No, a "man" wouldn't do that.

I note they properly classified her escort, who evidently did nothing about it, as "a male friend."

Excellent Questions

Sources claim the Department of Justice has been trying for almost a year to hide the key information — how the rip crew knew the shipment was coming through that night. [More]

Yeah--how did they know?  And why did Justice try to hide it?

An Informed Prediction?

Eric Holder will no longer be Attorney General of the United States.  That-that is – you’ll see that happen soon now.  Very soon. [More]

My fear--and I understand I'm not alone--is that "White House Insider" is Ulsterman having a public Smeagol/Gollum conversation with himself. Perhaps that's unfair and I owe him an apology, but I just have no way to vet this, so if I post anything from his site, assume a Caveat Emptor attached.

There are benefits to anonymity.  But ain't nothin' free. This is one of the costs. And yes, I acknowledge  critics could say the same when Vanderboegh or I present information from anonymous sources, and can only point to our track record for any doubters.

It's a nice piece actually, and he does it well--he's a good writer.  And what he paints seems plausible.

But I hesitate to use him as a source because of that suspicion, and if it comes out he's putting us on and we've been promoting him, the enemy will point out what dupes we were and use it to distract from everything we ever have said or will say.

NY gun show sting announcement full of sound and fury, signifying opportunity

But no matter—Schneiderman has a chance to gin up some media hysteria and get his name out there for current and future political utility. And of course to use this to demand an end to all private sales, including in your state. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column reports on a self-serving publicity stunt.  And your rights be damned.

This Day in History: December 1

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Bloomberg in Open Armed Rebellion Against Federal Government

I have my own army in the NYPD, which is the seventh biggest army in the world. [More]

Oh really?

No State shall, without the Consent of Congress...keep Troops...in time of Peace...

Assuming that also applies to cities within States, I call on the federal government to invade New York, disarm these unconstitutional troops and arrest their commander in chief.

And seeing as how this flies in the face of the supreme law of the land, the militia should be called out to put down this insurrection, as is our duty...

[Via Chris Mallory]

Let Him Out?

Thanks to this diseased piece of crap we have the Bradys. [Read]

Some things are broken and cannot be fixed.

We're the Only Ones "Suffer the Children" Enough

Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham-Stewart said the baby died of internal hemorrhage because of severe blunt trauma. [More]

Sure glad he was out there protecing us all from vice...

[Via Jeffersonian]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

Blimey!

For some reason I'm imagining a Monty Python skit with this "hapless" twit tripping all over himself in the background while this speech is taking place.

[Via Steve T]

Just Get Rid of the Guns

Peabody's boy Sherman here will protect you with his moving plea.

See, if you just get rid of inanimate objects, we'll all be drinkin' that free Bubble-Up and eatin' that rainbow stew.

Sounds like the judge is dropping some other kind of movement on us...

From the comments so far, it looks like the serfs are eating it up.  If you're happy and you know it, clank your chains...

A Study in Contrast

Dave Workman explains. [Read]

What I said about Kurt applies here too. He gets paid for page views, brings you stuff none of the "Authorized Journalists" will, and is vastly undercompensated when you consider not only the quality of the work, but how damn much of it there is to regularly bring you stuff like this.

Share the links. It costs you nothing but a few seconds, will help to educate your friends and will help to get the truth out that Big Boy media refuses to do.

If you get value from the work, why wouldn't you want it to continue?

The Worst Kind of Heresy

State Rep. Steve Farley says "to involve machine guns and Santa in a celebration in the birth of Jesus Christ is the worst kind of heresy I can imagine."[More]

Says the collectivist who swore an oath and then "proposed an unsuccessful ban on large-capacity gun magazines"...

[Via Smiley Starfish]

Holder has a point claiming calls for resignation ‘not organic’

If Holder simply steps down, much of the incentive to pursue him will evaporate.  The natural focus of those who place ambition above principle will target others who have the power they covet for themselves. First things first and all… [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary bucks "conventional wisdom" and does not call for the Attorney General's resignation.

Special Message...

...for Kurt Hofmann.

Happy Birthday!

If you'd like to give him a present that he's more than earned, read his excellent stuff, share his links and spread some page view compensation love.

Sows at the Trough

Play this in the background while learning about  her and her...

And the schools reflect their leadership! Life's pretty good, no?

"What an exciting and humbling experience!"

Good Lord.

Garth? Wayne?

We're the Only Ones (How Do You Say "On the Lam" in Portuguese?) Enough

Hicks fled the country — presumably to Brazil — on the eve of his federal corruption trial in 2003, but since then, monthly pension checks totaling more than $300,000 have been paid to his bank account or cashed by his wife, a Chicago Tribune investigation found. [More]

Let's see, Hicks was a 29-year officer, his"crew" were "rogue officers," his beneficiary wife was an officer, his fugitive-helping son is an officer...

Yep, no doubt about it. Just a few bad apples.

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

The Chicago Way

It's the latest in a pattern of records denials from the mayor, who proclaimed a new commitment to transparency at City Hall under his leadership. [More]

It kind of reminds me of that Arnhole line from Commando.

This Day in History: November 30

[More]

A Location Shoot

If only you and I did not have guns, this would never have happened. [Read]

Some want us to believe that.  How else could this happen in the "model for sensible gun laws" if not for that damn "iron pipeline"?

UPDATE: And the Predictable Award goes to...

Please tell me I misjudge him and he's being tongue-in-cheek.

Vigilante Assaults Victim with Gun Made Only to Kill People

That's what they call defending citizens and scumbag perps these days, right?

The hoplophobe industry would prefer it if the clerk had been shot and killed.

Then they could use that to push for even more "vigilante" disarmament.

When Christmas Ornaments are Outlawed...

And it was one of those "assault ornaments," with no legitimate decorative purposes... [Read]

Schooling Tim

Education is wasted on some, so Vanderboegh takes a less-than-"Steller" student to the woodshed instead.

With special guest star Baron Vladimir Harko...oh, wait, that's just Mark.

UPDATE:  I just broke out laughing.

Spreading Like Wildfire!

Authorized Journalists doing what they do best

Well, maybe not...

Tell me it's not "news." I can't think of a better illustration than those search results for why we cannot rely on the "mainstream media," and why it's up to each of us to spread the word.

If we just consume, it does no one any good. If we have time to comment on blogs and forums, we have time.

If we expect someone else will do it, it won't get done.

But what can one small, relentless voice accomplish?

Oh, I don't know...

Courtesy Card Update

Remember this?

Bear has more.

Anywhere at Any Time

Violence has and can happen anywhere at any time. [More]

Yeah, we get that.

And the "Only Ones" can't be everywhere all the time.  Thank God.

Every unsubstantiated argument this self-contradicting ignoramus brings up leads to the conclusion that none of us--heroic state warriors exempted, of course--should have guns anywhere at any time.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones "Attention Walmart Shoppers!" Enough

That's the old pepper! [Watch]

This Day in History: November 29

I have received sundry reports, tho' not through the Channel I could have wished, and yet thro' such as seem to make the Reports worthy of credit, that the Enemy are making or preparing for a pretty considerable embarkation of Troops from New York. From this circumstance, altho' their destination is not known, and from the importance of securing the States of Georgia and South Carolina, which possibly may be their object, and which from the accounts I have received from Col Laurens are in a more defenceless condition than I had ever apprehended. [More]

Technical Difficulties

UPDATE: Thanks all. No need for any more feedback on this. Except, perhaps from the guy who merely said "Scribd sucks" and had no superior alternative to suggest.

Do me and Mike a favor?

Go here and see if you can get the Scribd document to appear.

Then see if you can get it to appear as embedded at the end of Mike's post.

Hopefully the issues are worked out and it will display in Firefox and IE. As for other browsers, I don't have 'em so I can't test for that.

Armed American Radio: 11/27

Laryngitis precluded my participation in last night's program, so host Mark Walters kindly handled the Gunwalker segment solo as the last segment of Hour 1.  Here's the whole show--listen at your leisure.

• Hour 1: "News, commentary, emails, more commentary, great subject matter…I don’t want to give it away here…go listen!  Enjoy!"
• Hour 2: "American hero, combat medic and author, Patrick Thibeault…Gotta love the hero’s!  Later in this hour, noted women’s firearm expert and trainer, Kathy Jackson."
• Hour 3: "The Roundtable.  Kathy Jackson sticks around and grabs a seat with firearm expert George Hill, the Mad Ogre, Mark and Sean.  Topics all over the map, emails, current events, etc!  A fun one. Enjoy!"

And tell your friends about this show, every Sunday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Eastern/ 5:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific. It brings essential information you won't get anywhere else, and the thought just struck, it could be especially useful for gun owners who don't read blogs.

Hot in Cleveland

Went out on the back porch with the Missus for my daily Scrabble butt-whomping, turned on the TV to have something to do while waiting for her to come up with her next totally-attributable-to-girl-luck seven-letter layout on a triple word score, i.e., her MO, and Bonanza was on, the episode where Hoss befriends a couple of nuns who get their hospital fund money stolen by robbers.

Anyway, the promotional overlay in the bottom left corner struck me as pretty funny.  It was either find something to laugh about or cry at the 100+ point difference in scores...

All the Web ID I Need

As much as some would like to change that--using the tired, old "crime prevention" con to perpetrate their control scam.

Radioactive 302s & Black Bag Jobs.

UPDATE: The temporarily deactivated post is now back up.

The latest PATCON exclusive from Sipsey Street Irregulars... [Read]

Obama Calls on Attorney General to Step Down!

Just wow.

How did Sen. Feinstein get ATF gun trace data in violation of Tiahrt Amendment?

Persons within the Department of Justice whose identities are not yet publicly known apparently broke the law by leaking firearms trace data to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, which she introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee record in the hearing on Department of Justice oversight earlier this month. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner asks a question with only two possible answers: Was this leading anti-gunner abetting a violation of law by DOJ, or was she their dupe?

The only way we'll get an answer to these is if you help bang pots and pans to demand them so loudly it cannot be ignored.  Share the link?

Note to the Thai Royals

Y'all are really asking for the Streisand Effect with this one...[Read]

After seeing this, I'm not so much interested in insulting them as expressing solidarity with any freedom-minded Thais who would like to alter and abolish those destructive to the ends of freedom.

Lese-majesty my...foot.

Uniform National Standards

Let me guess: "Shall not be infringed" isn't in the running? [Read]

News Flash!

RINOs are gutless and have no principles! [Read]

This Day in History: November 28

Your Excellency's letter on the discriminations which have been heretofore made, between the troops raised within this state, and considered as part of our quota, and those not so considered, was delivered me four days ago. I immediately laid it before the Assembly, who thereupon came to the resolution I now do myself the honor of enclosing you. [More]

Another WND Report

This one slipped by me until I saw it linked to on Sipsey Street, no doubt because I haven't done anything with it lately and the reporter was quoting an old article of mine. [Read]

Which appears here, by the way.

And here's more.

Volume Seven Update

New stuff added since last Sunday. [Read]

Gun Rights Examiner earns Sunday headlines in Arizona Republic and WorldNetDaily

“Project Gunwalker” was front page headline news in today’s edition of The Arizona Republic...In another development, WorldNetDaily, the very highly-trafficked news website, is featuring a report on Gun Rights Examiners Chore Boy/silencer story as its main headline this morning. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column does a little crowing. Maybe that's why I've got laryngitis, and Mark Walters will need to do tonight's Gunwalker update on Armed American Radio without me.

Something to Consider

With all those out there (some very well heeled) quick to use Gunwalker in their fundraising appeals (even though they have done practically nothing in terms of original work on the story, and the most prosperous ones have even discouraged recognition of those who have), isn't it refreshing to see someone who has been working around the clock to break new ground and pushing himself to mortal limits--someone of modest means who often can't say how the next bill will be paid--asking his supporters to stop sending money?

What better testament to character?

For the DC trip, OK--but in general principle, those who receive regular value should return it.  Some time ago I proposed a very doable monthly voluntary subscription to SSI--a buck a month. If just a fraction of Mike's readers did that, he'd be compensated along the lines of, say, a bus boy.

Hopefully, no one of conscience thinks that's asking too much.

This Day in History: November 27

In a letter to Maj. Taylor, then commanding the Johnstown Fort, dated November 27 (1779), Col. Fisher states that he is under the necessity of convening a court martial on the following day, and that he, the Major, should attend, bringing with him another officer, also to act as a member. [More]

Conaway gun case tells much about hypocrisy, elitism and bigotry

Which nonetheless leads to the fair question of why Conaway had a handgun and a permit in the first place. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at the character of some elites who find it personally advantageous to keep the rest of us disarmed.

This Day in History: November 26

On November 26, 1779 while serving at Wyoming Pa., he wrote a letter to the War Council and in part writes the following: "I am a Hessian Born, by Inclination, as well as duty bound an American I have the Honour to be a Captn in the Continental Army...[More]

3,000?

Bob Owens posts on a theory I've heard before, that Fast and Furious was less about "gun control" and more about playing sides with the cartels as part of a greater strategy. [Read]

It's not that I'm hostile to that line of thought--I'm interested in the truth. It's just--as I have told proponents of it--that none of my sources have offered this explanation, so I can't endorse it until I get something more directly credible than a defendant offering a desperate defense.

I guess I'll need to see what documents result from this to test against the hypothesis.

But to be clear: the initial "padding statistics" charge on Gunwalker came not from any "right wing bloggers."  It was first made on CleanUpATF by one of the posters whom ATF's Chief Counsel's Office and Ken Melson had discussed applying standards of conduct disciplinary action against. Make sure you click on the sidebar graphic there to see the emails for yourself.

Bottom line: If a definitive US government/cartel cooperative effort is established, it would add a new dimension to--but not negate--the "more gun control" theory.

Vanderboegh: What Newsweek and the FBI don’t want you to know about PATCON

Vanderboegh's latest exclusive includes “items expunged from the story,” and his conclusion is nothing less than knock-your-wind-out startling... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column points to an exclusive report that is literally explosive.  Hugely so.

An Ounce of Prevention

Harry Reid, the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate, could well grant him his wish, by preventing the subject from coming to a vote. [More]

Ignore the snotty Brit trying to keep his Rapex from popping out for a moment and consider this one potentially truthful statement.

Any takers for that bet?

Victimhood

Toledo Blade: Robber Killed by Store Clerk While Scooping Up Cash Is 'Victim' [More]

Damn you vigilantes!

The Blade, of course, is one of the more notorious citizen disarmament advocacy rags, fighting freedom every step of the way and leading in the demand to publicly "out" concealed carriers.

One can only hope their editor and publisher have the happy occasion to personally interact with a "victim" some day.  I'm sure he'll be appreciative of their tolerance, understanding and leadership in demanding social justice.  Or at least he'll appreciate it more than he would an encounter with someone who refuses to be a victim.


[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones with Ties that Bind Enough

5-Year-Old Handcuffed, Charged With Battery On Officer
Boy Cuffed With Zip Ties On Hands, Feet [More]

Protecting and serving, "Only Ones"-style...What a typical statist thug solution.

Hey, he wanted to get home at the end of his shift.

Everybody who thinks it's a good idea to call the cops in on something like this, raise your right hand. No, keep your elbow straight. Just like every one of those "Only One" pole-smoking comment posters who side with "Officer Friendly" and think the little brat got what was coming to him. Just watch how outraged they'll be when it's their turn in the barrel.

Meanwhile, up the kid's meds. And when he goes all Harris and Klebold on us a decade or so from now, demand more "gun control."

[Via several of you]

I Strongly Disagree

He seems perfectly sane to me... [More]

This Day in History: November 25

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Night of the evil Butterball

This is what the heirs of The Sons of Liberty have been reduced to. This is what they have allowed, and in many cases, demanded. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents my traditional Thanksgiving essay.

When Limes Are Outlawed...

And they're those military-style "assault limes," with no legitimate culinary purpose...[Read]

Stupid limeys.

[Via Glocked and Loaded]

A Bit of Self-Serving Hyperbole?

The NRA is the sole protector of the Second Amendment... [More]

Cool. I've been working way too hard anyway. Nice to know the lone "Voice in the Wilderness" has things covered and we can all resume that carefree cavorting and gamboling we purposeless Eloi do so well...

How can ‘Snuffy’ Pfleger ‘lobby’ against a bill and keep tax-exempt status?

Fair is fair. If the “tolerant” left is going to invoke the state to silence conservative political thought, let’s see how they like living under the edicts they would impose on those who do not share their ideology. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary renders unto Caesar.

This Day in History: November 23

[More]

Is disarming Africans a ‘greater good’?

Perhaps a demand for pricey blood bling will have the unintended consequence of reinvigorating black market profitability. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary takes a look at some fashion accessories for the well-heeled hoplophobe.

Jesse Jackson Proposes New Civil War

No. [Read]

The longer answer is two words and starts with "F."

Documented Proof that Carolyn Maloney is an Evil Liar

In her own words... [Read]

UPDATE: Workman deconstructs this insult to the whistleblowers, the Gunwalker victims and to us.

This Day in History: November 22

Sir: By Capt. Moulton as you will receive the Commissions for your Regiment. The disproportion of Officers to men is so great and from present prospects so likely to continue so, that I must request you not to make any future new appointments in consequence of vacancies that may happen. I am, etc [More]

Alms for the Productive?

This is one of the reasons I get so prickly about credit where due.  The "Authorized Journalists" all get regular paychecks and T&E accounts.

If left to most readers, the mule working for them would drop dead from neglect.

And (as some did the last time I put out an appeal on his behalf) don't even leave a comment about how Mike should put ads on his site as a way to "pass the buck." By way of comparison, to show how that's no solution, this is what those near-useless space-wasters yield here:

Well, He Got the First Part Right

...made public by courageous whistleblowing federal agents and CBS News [More]

 Which first "made public" the story on Feb. 23, after much of this had already been "made public"...

What are Mike and I, chopped liver? Sure, I'm being self-serving.  But damn it, right is right.  And both Hedgecock and WND know better.

The Wall of Separation

What could go wrong? [Read]

Hey, I'm quite sure the Fourth Amendment doesn't say a word about "physiological signals"...

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

Decisions, Decisions...

The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) decision on whether to endorse Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) or Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg (Mont.) could be the deciding factor in what is expected to be a close contest.  [More]

Let's see....

Did Tester endorse Barack Obama?

And did he (and another Montana NRA darling, Max Baucus) support Eric Holder's nomination?

How about Sonia Sotomayor's...(again, with that other Montana NRA darling)?

Elena Kagan's...(with darling Max again)?

Did he (and darling) even go so far as to put partisanship above any semblance of morality and duty, and back citizen disarmament enthusiast Cass Sunstein?

Why is this even a fricking issue?

Ecce Homo

Man throws aluminum water bottle at UC Berkeley student’s face [More]

That's not a man.

We're the Only Ones "To Grandmother's House We Go" Enough

Wait a minute--that's not the Big Bad Wolf--that's just Sadie!!! [Read]

Funny, how in the furtherance of their "public/private partnership," the "Authorized Journalists" tell us the names of everyone involved except the badged gangbangers.

Vanderboegh: Newsweek white supremacist story hides mention of PATCON

Newsweek’s just-published éxpose on a mole’s infiltration of white supremacists purposely omits all mention of PATCON, the Federal Bureau of investigation’s undercover investigation of the “patriot conspiracy” movement, an exclusive Sipsey Street Irregulars analysis charges. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report posts the first in a series of documents and reports from Mike Vanderboegh that expose what the "Authorized Journalists" will not.

This Day in History: November 21

[More]

Volume 7 Update

I've updated the Journalist's Guide with all posts since last Sunday by myself, Vanderboegh, Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann.  Go here.

Armed American Radio to discuss concealed carry reciprocity, Gunwalker, and more

This correspondent will be joining the program again at 9:30 pm Eastern for the regular weekly discussion on the latest developments in the unfolding "Project Gunwalker" story. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column previews this evening's Armed American Radio program.

Politicians’ views on guns reflect constituent ignorance and apathy—then and now

One might ask where the hell gun owners were when these swindlers were out there hawking their political snake oil in the hopes that enough rubes would swallow it to give them political power. And the answer is, for the most part, asleep at the wheel. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the past, present and future. Plus you can download a 50-year-old issue of GUNS Magazine--for free.

Mike Makes the Timeline

Several times!  [Read]

No such luck for me, despite some promising signs. Guess I'd better try harder.

Jeez, what's a feller have to do to get branded a "hater" by these commie bedwetters?

Vanderboegh reports call between ATF’s Newell and ‘Wide Receiver’ CI

In another in a series of exclusives reported on the Sipsey Street Irregulars blog, online journalist Mike Vanderboegh has obtained a transcript and recording of a telephone conversation between “Operation Wide Receiver” confidential informant Mike Detty and then-Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Phoenix Field Division, William Newell, a central figure in the “Fast and Furious” government gunwalking scandal. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report says Dial "G" for Gunwalker. Includes exclusive audio.

Why We Fight

For "democracy"!

Unintended Consequences

Those federal law enforcement funds can be applied for other purposes... [Read]

Don't tell Chuckie.

A Proposed List

I'd love to see a Jay Leno-style street interview with random OWS participants, asking questions like:

• What specific changes did the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act make to the Glass–Steagall Act, and what was that about?
• As far as social justice goes, what kind of greedy capitalist pig exploiter of the masses needs $65M, and what do you think we should do to him if he doesn't give it back?
• Etc.

We're the Only Ones Nonspontaneous Enough

Fitzgerald explained that by banning weapons, no one would react spontaneously, in a violent manner, due to highly emotional issues and pull a gun. [More]

Well, not quite "no one"...

Right, "Only One" Tyler...?

I wonder if Cheesehead Chris will assume a legal obligation to protect individuals in those "guns-for-me-but-not for-thee" zones he demands--and since he's making it personal, with attendant personal liability should he fail?

I kid.

This Day in History: November 18

In fact, Lt. Lodge was given a task of great import in November of 1779, when he assisted Nathanael Greene, then Quartermaster General, with selecting the site for the Army’s winter encampment. On November 18, Erskine wrote to Greene that he had sent Lodge to Morristown, and would soon follow. Later that month, Lodge reported to Greene from Bullion’s Tavern that he had surveyed a site between Basking Ridge and Capt. Dennis’ that Greene should come and inspect. [More]

Phase Two...?

We don’t know for sure why ATF and the Justice Department embarked on Fast and Furious. Officials are keeping mum. But no one has come up with a more plausible explanation than the charge that it was intended to make a case for gun control at home. [More]

Well, they've tried...

[Via Michael G]

Gunwalker in Paradise

Some people claim that there's lax gun laws to blame

but he knows

it's his own damn fault... [Read]

[Via Ron W]

Schumer threat to punish states relies on chronic and habitual lie

Yet by his own assertion, he is claiming awareness of 1.6 million violations of federal gun laws, where prohibited persons—presumably dangerous people—have attempted to purchase firearms... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary exposes "a chronic and habitual LIAR!"

As Opposed to "Pay Back"?

The Spirit of Blue Foundation, along with Magpul, is asking consumers to 'get in the Spirit of Blue' this holiday season by purchasing the Spirit of Blue Wreath and giving back to the law enforcement community. [More]

Get into the spirit!
And they even acknowledge how military weapons of war that have only one purpose, to kill, are magically transformed into "patrol rifles."

[Via Jeffersonian]