...[December 13] Day Light [?] the army had to be Pad’d. [paraded] -- befor then [?] marched beyond Gulfe Mills about one mile from the ford -- went into the woods & built us fires -- Refreshed ourselves with what we had with us & Drew half a gill of whiskey Pr. Man -- it Cleared off this Morning & was Pleasant for Decemr. -- Last Night our Horse took 11 Hesians & brought them here to this Place -- we heard that the Enemy Plun[dere]d. a House of Every thing they Could find at the mills & that they took Prisoners 3 horse men Last Night belonging to the Continental Army here -- This is Saturday the 13th of Decemr. in the morning etc. -- we tarried here all Day & the Night falowing we sleept in huts made with Bushes & Leaves -- here we Drew more Provisions & Cooked it [More]
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
This Day in History: December 13
Monday, December 12, 2011
SPLC Shill Paudert Still Making LEOs Wet Pants Over Bumperstickers
And "Authorized Journalistette" Deanna Bettineschi parrots all the talking points right on cue. [More]
You remember this authoritarian menace, right? He teamed up with Waco Jim to make a video that I wrote about here...
And then decided his enforcers needed "patrol rifles" to make routine traffic stops?
And we're the scary ones.
[Via Dan B]
You remember this authoritarian menace, right? He teamed up with Waco Jim to make a video that I wrote about here...
And then decided his enforcers needed "patrol rifles" to make routine traffic stops?
And we're the scary ones.
[Via Dan B]
From My Fellow GREs
Workman: "Exclusive: Texas Rep. Poe: ‘F&F a ruse to go after U.S. gun sales’"
Hofmann: "Washington Post wonders if gun rights advances are responsible for police deaths"
Do you have these guys bookmarked? Are you sharing their links?
Hofmann: "Washington Post wonders if gun rights advances are responsible for police deaths"
Do you have these guys bookmarked? Are you sharing their links?
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise
Council bosses penned in the plastic sheep on the Shoreham A27 roundabout over fears they might leave drivers in a spin. [More]Good grief, I wonder what this lot would do with live elk?
And speaking of plastic sheep...
[Via Steve T]
I Actually Think It Would Be Neat...
Katie Bar the Door
Vanderboegh has more emails. [Read]
Every time I hear about Dennis the Menace, I hear this in my mind...
He certainly seemed to think so.
Every time I hear about Dennis the Menace, I hear this in my mind...
He certainly seemed to think so.
Bullies with Weapons
The mean old scary gun owners are bullying the poor county government in Palm Beach. [Read]
I won't post this on any social media sites--I know how cyber-bullying the weaker-minded juveniles among us sometimes leads to sui...hey, now wait a minute...
I won't post this on any social media sites--I know how cyber-bullying the weaker-minded juveniles among us sometimes leads to sui...hey, now wait a minute...
We're the Only Ones Opting for Early Retirement Enough
A retired Bedford cop shot and killed three people in his Cambridge home last night and later turned the gun on himself, according to authorities, in what prosecutors called a horrifying end to a simmering family dispute. [More]Hey, maybe VPC can find some way to add him to their "Concealed Carry Killers" website...? Along with that other sick, but still-employed animal we talked about earlier today...
[Via Brian F]
Researchers predict UN Arms Trade Treaty will be finalized by summer
Does this mean we need not concern ourselves, that any such talk amounts to “sound and fury, signifying nothing,” and that any effort spent by grassroots activists and their representative organizations would be a waste of "political capital"?Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at a globalist wish list that's being compiled. Also listen in on someone else's conversations and find out how self defense for FFLs involves more than guns.
I would not make that assumption because I would not put any underhanded maneuver beneath the enemies of freedom, and that includes a caution to those who (correctly) maintain a treaty cannot supersede the Constitution—if the folks behind this power grab had any respect for rights, they would not be behind it in the first place. [More]
We're the Only Ones Employed Enough
A former rural Missouri sheriff's deputy is suspected of killing his ex-wife and her new boyfriend before leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended with a shootout at an upscale hotel hosting a Christmas party for hundreds of doctors, nurses and their families, authorities said Sunday. [More]And we learn:
Rice had worked as a Dent County sheriff's deputy from 2004 until he was terminated in 2009, the sheriff's office said without elaborating on why Rice was fired. He previously worked for the Houston, Mo., Police Department and, after leaving the sheriff's office, got a job with the Missouri Department of Corrections. A department spokesman confirmed Sunday that Rice is a correctional officer at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking.Seems there's always a place in the system for good "Only Ones."
[Via several of you]
How's That Again?
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) also said Lowe's is choosing to disregard the First Amendment. [More]Followed by:
Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, told The Associated Press he would also consider legislative action if Lowe's doesn't apologize to Muslims and reinstate its ads.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Getting Ready to Go on Armed American Radio
Vol. VII Update
Includes Gunwalker-related posts from yours truly, Mike Vanderboegh, Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann made since Dec.4. [Read]
Anybody think you'll get this stuff from the "Authorized Journalists"?
Anybody think you'll get this stuff from the "Authorized Journalists"?
Gungrabbers equate armed self-defenders with ‘executioners’
Denial and misplacing blame seem to be common traits plaguing the gun ban crowd, and Haas is no exception. Her experience has turned her into not just a vocal anti-gunner, but one who regards the act of armed self defense as an act of evil...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at just who the anti-gunners--in their own words--regard as their "brothers." Hint: It ain't you and me.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Project GunTALKER
My Thursday interview with Scott Horton of Antiwar Radio is now archived online.
Click here to listen.
Click here to listen.
Hollywood gunman enabled by anti-defense sentiments and laws
For all intents and purposes, the “rampage” happened in a “gun free zone.” And the ruling class has just upped the odds in favor of the predators and against those they ostensibly represent by banning open carry. Which, based on who they elect to office suits ‘the majority” of voters just fine... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at some fish demanding their--and your--confinement in a barrel.
Friday, December 09, 2011
More On Virgina Tech
School spokesman Larry Hincker said the alert system worked exactly as expected.
"It's fair to say that life is very different at college campuses today. The telecommunications technology and protocols that we have available to us, that we now have in place, didn't exist years ago," he said. "We believe the system worked very well." [More]
I'm sorry-I meant moron from Virgina Tech.
How does this...this thing live with himself?
Federal judge decides who is an ‘authorized journalist’—and who is not
Indeed, just looking at the lack of media reporting on “Project Gunwalker” in the early days of the story’s development—I was practically begging them to investigate for themselves, telling them what questions to ask and who to ask them of, only to find the few who did show interest acted like they were doing us a favor and then demanded Mike Vanderboegh and I give up our sources now that they, the “pros,” might look into it… [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at an exclusive club that doesn't want to let "those people" in--and the government likes that inequality just fine.
Gun Advice, Anyone?
This is from Suz:
I don't do a lot of gun and self defense stuff on this blog because I'm in this for the ideological fight. Besides, plenty of you know a lot more than I do, so I don't pretend to be an authority on best guns, carry techniques, etc.
I support open carry on principle if that's what you want to do, but am not comfortable doing it myself. In terms of the best gun, caliber, etc., that's the stuff debates are made of. I never have been a "one size fits all for all situations" kind of person anyway, and always figured the best weapon was the one at hand, and that the most important factors in an insane situation are presence of mind and will, not meaning to minimize skill and trained reflexes.
Please feel free to weigh in and share your insights and advice by posting a comment.
Hi David,
I'm here to ask advice on guns and ammo. I read a handful of gun blogs, and I think most of their authors read your blog, so if you publish this, I can ask them all at once, along with others.
Next spring I'll be moving to the east coast and I'd like to make a habit of open carrying, both for personal protection and as a public statement. If I end up working in a potentially dangerous place, I will apply for a concealed carry permit, but that is farther down the road. (I don't currently carry because I'm well known in my town as the Bookmobile Driver, and I'm pretty sure "certain parties" would disapprove. That's a battle I'd rather not fight for the next few months.)
I'm looking for expertise on the pros and cons of what gun to carry. My husband and I are willing to buy a new gun eventually, but if it's manageable, I'd as soon carry one that I already have. We own two revolvers and one pistol. The pistol is a S&W .22; I enjoy shooting it and I'm fairly accurate with it. On the plus side, it's light and has a slim profile. My concerns are: I prefer revolvers for their simplicity, but more importantly, it doesn't have much oomph. If I need to shoot in self- defense, I can't afford to bet my life on the accuracy of my aim. If I shoot a thug, but miss the head or heart, he may have time to wreak plenty of havoc before he collapses. I don't even keep it readily accessible in the house. I've pretty much ruled out that gun, but I'm open to broader insights.
One revolver is a S&W .38 police service revolver, probably as old as I am. I love that gun. I like the weight, the balance, the mild kick, everything about it. My aim is extremely accurate with it. Shooting it is just plain fun. But...The other is a Ruger .357 Magnum, and it Makes. A. Statement. (which is part of my reason for carrying in the first place.) Because it's heavier and has more kick, my aim is slightly off, but only by a few inches. With a stationary target.
My husband is ex-army and my son is a small arms tech in the USMC. They both agree that the .22 is not the right gun for me. Between the revolvers, my son recommends the Ruger. Of course he's a young Marine, and rather fond of firepower. My husband (who's about the most sensible person I know) isn't exactly pleased about the open carry idea at all. He thinks it might be "asking for trouble." 10 years ago I would have agreed with him, but now I find myself appalled by the alarmed response of so many ordinary people, when they see a gun. Then again, I do spend more time around women than he does. My perception is that far too many people now associate guns only with cops, criminals and hunters. I don't like it.
So. Should I get the chip off my shoulder and only carry concealed? Concealed or open, which gun should I carry? What other (reasonably priced) guns should I consider? New or used? What kind of ammo is best for self defense? I'm looking for some wisdom born of experience.
As for my shooting habits, I will take an approved class to qualify for a permit, but my only real training is in safe handling. I'm essentially a plinker (except with the Magnum because it doesn't "plink" at all) - I occasionally blast a few twigs and paper targets in a ravine on my property. I haven't been to a range in over two decades.
With gratitude,
Suz
I don't do a lot of gun and self defense stuff on this blog because I'm in this for the ideological fight. Besides, plenty of you know a lot more than I do, so I don't pretend to be an authority on best guns, carry techniques, etc.
I support open carry on principle if that's what you want to do, but am not comfortable doing it myself. In terms of the best gun, caliber, etc., that's the stuff debates are made of. I never have been a "one size fits all for all situations" kind of person anyway, and always figured the best weapon was the one at hand, and that the most important factors in an insane situation are presence of mind and will, not meaning to minimize skill and trained reflexes.
Please feel free to weigh in and share your insights and advice by posting a comment.
When There's No Fan for it to Hit
As i remember coffee and cigarettes was hard to find and expensive through all of the time, everything else changed, sometimes was expensive and hard to find, sometimes not.Makes a lot of sense. So much for my plan to invest in Princess Diana collector plates and Disney figurines...
But important to remember is to make it easier to you, so obliviously, it is much easier to carry and trade candles and batteries than 20 liters of fuel. [More]
[Via Skip]
No Other Option
Editorial: Gun show laws aren't getting the job done [More]I realize no one is going to register to read this, but all we need to look at are the title and subhead anyway.
I don't suppose it would occur to them that if something is proven repeatedly over time not to work you should get rid of it it instead of demanding more of it?
They have a lot of damn gall charging two bucks an article for demonstrable nonsense.
Disarm Africans!
Looks like the UN takes essentially the same position as the Klan and Jesse Jackson. [Read]
You know, this one.
Because we all know only African governments are the "Only Ones" who should have weapons.
You know, this one.
Because we all know only African governments are the "Only Ones" who should have weapons.
If I Had a Hammer
Allen said he and three others surrounded the man as he got up from the spill and reacted wildly.The Fox Run Mall site isn't connecting for me this morning and I can't find anything on security or code of conduct on the Simon Malls site. Anybody from around there know mall policy on concealed carry? I did find this...
"He’s just swinging it around,” Allen said of the hammer. [Read]
What, Me Quirky?
Mike and David are certainly quirky, and way too direct for mainstream sensibilities, but they are the real deal. You want the full story on Gunwalker, you go to them. [More]
Thanks, Kevin Wilmeth! This is exactly the kind of stuff that really helps get the word out, and is especially relevant to the GRE column I have in mind for today.
Darling kid in the profile photo, btw. Reminds me of the one I posted of me with feral sons Uday and Qusay on our old GunTruths site. The one in the hat is a college junior and the one in my lap is a high school senior who's as tall as I am now.
Here's an old family video of me applying my parenting skills and them responding in kind.
"Quirky" indeed.
This Day in History: December 9
His Excellency is extremely anxious to have the Roads in front and rear of the Camp accurately surveyed as speedily as possible. He therefore wishes to see you immediately at Head Quarters that he may give you particular directions as to the Business which he wants executed. [More]
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Issa threatens Holder with contempt of Congress charge
Per Holder, no one lied.Today's Gun Rights Examiner report summarizes some of the highlights from today's hearings.
'It all has to do with your state of mind and whether or not you had the requisite intent to come up with something that would be considered perjury or a lie," he said in reply to a line of questioning by Rep. James Sensenbrenner. [More]
Larry Hincker's 'Very Sound Policy' in Action
Project GunTALKER
Getting ready to go on Liberty Radio Network with Scott Horton in five minutes... [Listen]
Right Costumes, Wrong Party
Tea Party = KKK? [Read]
Disregard the Klan's true origins.
This is just standard MO for the national socialists.
Disregard the Klan's true origins.
This is just standard MO for the national socialists.
Going Postal
If one of their employees does, they want to make sure there's nothing anyone can do about it.
Europreppers
UBS advice for a euro collapse: ‘tinned goods, small calibre weapons’ [More]They'd better watch that--it might get them placed on a watch list.
[Via Jeet]
This Day in History: December 8
The assembly have not yet concluded their plan for complying with the requisitions from Congress. It may be relied on that that cannot be done without very heavy taxes on every species of property. Indeed, it is thought questionable whether it will not be found absolutely impossible. No exertions, however, ought to be omitted to testify our zeal to support Congress in the prosecution of the war. [More]
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Georgia Gun Owners going for ‘Constitutional carry’
Law-abiding citizens should not have to be fingerprinted and cataloged like common criminals...[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at some folks who expect their rights not to be treated like granted privileges.
Evidence of Guilt
Knowing your rights. [Read]
I note the JBT's name is blacked out on the posted affidavit. As long as we realize Sow Lanier deploys a number of feral hogs, I guess which one it is doesn't matter...but it must make it tough on the few good apples.
I note the JBT's name is blacked out on the posted affidavit. As long as we realize Sow Lanier deploys a number of feral hogs, I guess which one it is doesn't matter...but it must make it tough on the few good apples.
Credit Where Due: CCRKBA Alerted Gun Owners to Halligan Vote
Remember this and this?
At the time, I didn't know about this.
Here's the CCRKBA Alert that was sent out to more than a million gun owners. I don't know how I missed it.
At the time, I didn't know about this.
Here's the CCRKBA Alert that was sent out to more than a million gun owners. I don't know how I missed it.
Sticks and Stones
Tea party activists, gun-rights fanatics, and others on the right...[More]Thanks for establishing the requisite tone for a response, Stephanie Mencimer. At least we know what you're about, and that you'd rather play administration apologist than concern yourself with the fate of whistleblowers who put their necks on the block to make the truth known, or with human beings who have been and have yet to be killed.
As a propagandist, you do have a lot of damn gall calling yourself a "reporter," but then Orwellian perversion of the language is one of the more useful tools employed by useful idiots.
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise
When You Declare War...
In other words, don't expect the occupier's (sidenote to OWS--as opposed to "liberator's") helmets to be blue. [Read]
I like Vanderboegh's upbeat outlook.
[Via Skip]
I like Vanderboegh's upbeat outlook.
[Via Skip]
Let Me Get This Straight
Pun intended.
Apparently, if you like to do males, it's their age that determines whether or not your orientation is skewed that way. [Read]
I'm trying to follow the logic here and all I can come up with as a consistent parallel is if Walt Hawkins liked to do puppies, that wouldn't mean he's into bestiality--he'd have to graduate to full-blown (!) dogs. At least that's what he and the HuffPo regressives agreeing with him in comments appear to be asserting.
Ignorant me, who can't claim to have the expertise that comes from having "treated more than 3,000 child molesters," which Hawkins appears to believe is the final word in dismissing any dissent from the unilluminated. But I do note his "expert" can't claim to have cured any...which won't be necessary in 20 years time at the rate we're going, when dinosaurs like me will be looked down on as hate-filled pedophobes.
If we last another 20 years.
The Orwellian perversion of what words mean for calculated political and cultural ends continues...for instance, tolerance, the essence of live and let live, does not require embracing...
Apparently, if you like to do males, it's their age that determines whether or not your orientation is skewed that way. [Read]
I'm trying to follow the logic here and all I can come up with as a consistent parallel is if Walt Hawkins liked to do puppies, that wouldn't mean he's into bestiality--he'd have to graduate to full-blown (!) dogs. At least that's what he and the HuffPo regressives agreeing with him in comments appear to be asserting.
Ignorant me, who can't claim to have the expertise that comes from having "treated more than 3,000 child molesters," which Hawkins appears to believe is the final word in dismissing any dissent from the unilluminated. But I do note his "expert" can't claim to have cured any...which won't be necessary in 20 years time at the rate we're going, when dinosaurs like me will be looked down on as hate-filled pedophobes.
If we last another 20 years.
The Orwellian perversion of what words mean for calculated political and cultural ends continues...for instance, tolerance, the essence of live and let live, does not require embracing...
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...
Make sure you take the poll at the bottom of the page and give the ruminants apoplexy... [Read]
[Via RH]
[Via RH]
This Day in History: December 7
To gather the scattered fleet, which returned ship by ship to the West Indies, was hopeless. D Estaing stood for France, meeting the "Provence," which gave him an anchor, and on December 7, 1779, reached Brest. [More]Also, a young man received some disturbing news on his 20th birthday that would end up sending him to Guam, his brother to Guadalcanal... Happy 91st birthday to my father.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
A Sacrificial Lamb
“Inaccuracies.” Is that how they spell “lies” these days at Eric Holder's Justice Department? [Read]
Now if they're just going to just accuse him of "screwing up," I suppose he can be induced to take it.
Only if he thinks there will be a severe price to pay will he have incentive to finger the bosses.
Otherwise, it's all kabuki.
Clueless
If contemporaneous emails sent by Justice Department officials are any indication, they didn’t have any clue what Grassley was talking about. [More]Is that kind of like saying if contemporaneous trace requests selectively sent by the Mexican government are any indication, 90% of cartel crime guns come from U.S. gun stores...?
TPM Schmuckraker Ryan J. Reilly is quickly proving himself to be quite the loyal administration apologist.
By all means, throw the little guys under the bus--that could be just the push they need to spill their guts. Assuming anyone has the balls to make this a criminal matter with prison sentences.
Republicans block Halligan confirmation
We learn that "all 53 members of the Democratic caucus" voted to end debate, including the supposedly "pro-gun Democrats." Joining them was Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski. Republican Orrin Hatch did not join the filibuster and voted "Present." [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report asks why a vote to support a gungrabber shouldn't affect a politician's grade.
Failure of Kurdistan gun control demonstrates universal truths
The place sounds like Brady Paradise. At least the results are the same. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes some things are the same wherever you are.
Schooling Kurt
Unintentional honesty from gun rights Quisling? [More]Excellent send-up of sellout Bob Pope. What a nitwit.
Kurt should have posted it as a Gun Rights Examiner column so he'd get page view compensation for it, just like he gets for his latest piece on NRA going for suppressor reform.
I don't know how else he's going to learn his lesson unless we all go over to his GRE page and then read and pass along the links for his individual columns.
That'll learn him.
We're the Only Ones Camera-Shy Enough
Evil tyranny in action by the violence monopolists. [Watch]
Here is their agent.
Tom Wiseman: Anyone who is not a willing creature of darkness would resign before taking part in this, and join in condemning it. I'm not addressing you as a prosecutor, I'm addressing you as a presumed human being and American:
What the hell is wrong with you? "The banality of evil" applies to creatures such as you.
[Via Michael G]
Here is their agent.
Tom Wiseman: Anyone who is not a willing creature of darkness would resign before taking part in this, and join in condemning it. I'm not addressing you as a prosecutor, I'm addressing you as a presumed human being and American:
What the hell is wrong with you? "The banality of evil" applies to creatures such as you.
[Via Michael G]
Arrested Development
But before you deputize yourself neighborhood sheriff, there are a few things you need to know about making a citizen’s arrest. If done properly, you can indeed become the local hero. If done improperly, you can be at the receiving end of an expensive lawsuit or even criminal charges.Or you could just end up looking like a corpse.
Or you could just end up looking like a Gomer Pyle...[More]
There's no one-size-fits-all and all situations are different, and what any of us would do really depends on our inclinations and the circumstances, but this is a pretty good general primer that includes deadly force situations.
I've never made a citizens arrest, but have intervened a few times in my life to stop violence to others or the threat of it. The only time I ever felt compelled to produce a tool to back my intent was in defense of myself and my family, and fortunately things did not escalate beyond that.
This Day in History: December 6
The Georgia loyalists in the Ebenezer area wasted no time in regrouping following the retreat of General Lincoln and the Southern Army into South Carolina. A Muster of Major James Wright’s Georgia Loyalists was made on December 6, 1779 at Abercorn, less than 10 miles southeast of Ebenezer. These records reveal that the Georgia Loyalists suffered substantial losses in the siege of Savannah. [More]
Vanderboegh exclusive: Melson thanked Burke for work on Fast and Furious
Blogger Mike Vanderboegh of Sipsey Street Irregulars has obtained a copy of a Feb. 3, 2011 email from Ken Melson, then-Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to Dennis Burke, the former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona who resigned in the wake of revelations concerning his role in the Fast and Furious gunwalking scandal. [More]Beating the "Authorized Journalists" at their own game yet once again...
Monday, December 05, 2011
Issa broadens DOJ investigation to include drug money laundering report
“Given your upcoming testimony this Thursday,” Issa continued, “it is imperative that Congress be apprised of the true dimensions of these alleged operation immediately. Please arrange to provide a briefing to my staff no later than Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm to address these allegations.” [More]This evening's special Gun Rights Examiner report looks at yet another new dimension to the hearings facing the embattled (and soon to be overwhelmed?) Eric Holder.
GOA sounds alarm on anti-gun judge nominee while NRA stays silent
NRA must, this afternoon, alert its members to oppose Halligan, and, as they failed to do with Eric Holder, put senators on notice that a confirmation vote will be scored against them—especially the so-called “pro-gun Democrats” we’ve heard so much about. It would take NRA all of an hour and the cost of emailing their membership list to make this happen. [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner column has an assignment that will take you about as much time to complete as it will to enter a comment complaining about why it's no use.
When the Time is Right
Hey Newt: When are you and the Stupid Party ever going to learn that you can't play kissy face with the enemy? For that alone you deserve to crash and burn.
In tangentially-related news, you'll never have to pull out if you don't put it in to begin with.
An Innovative Approach
There is a provision in the Kingpin Act for “authorized” law enforcement and intelligence activities, however the only procedure by which an Operation Fast and Furious program could have been “authorized” under the Kingpin Act was by the U.S. attorney general requesting a waiver (known within the Treasury Department as a Specific License), prior to any such operation being undertaken. [More]Oh, that is good!
Kind of like the only way they could have gotten around ITAR provisions would have been if State had authorized it.
The Inability of "Authorized Journalists" to Let Go of a Delusion
Operation Fast and Furious — the “botched” gun-tracking program run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — did, in fact, deliberately allow some 2,000 high-powered weapons to be sold to Mexican drug cartel agents and then waltzed across the border and into the Mexican drug wars — just as Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Darrell Issa, who are leading the congressional investigations, have charged all along. [More]So if it did what it was designed to do, and that was to deliberately allow guns to walk--why would you still characterize it as a "'botched' gun trafficking operation"?
[Via Michael G]
How many have died from DEA’s ‘Project Buckwalker’?
Hey, you can’t make an omelet without scrambling some eggs. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary wonders if there is any criminal enterprise our federal overlords are not up to their necks in.
We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
Bridgeton Police Chief Mark Ott is of the opinion that no matter what is done to stop them, criminals will always be able to gain possession of a gun if they really want it.No duh.
“Here’s one way to look at it. If criminals can import tons of illegal narcotics into the country they can import tons of foreign firearms,” he said. [More]
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Vol. VII Update
Includes Gunwalker-related posts from yours truly, Mike Vanderboegh and Dave Workman made since Nov. 27. [Read]
Anybody think you'll get this stuff from the "Authorized Journalists"?
UPDATE: Based on results, evidently so.
Project GunTALKER
Looks like the laryngitis that silenced my appearance last week is on the mend, so I'll be rejoining Armed American Radio with Mark Walters again tonight in the 10:00 pm Eastern segment to discuss Dianne Feinstein getting her gungrabbing claws on illegally-provided gun trace data as well as significant revelations from a newly-surfaced ATF memo.
The show starts at 8:00 pm Eastern/5:00 pm Pacific.
Click here, then either find a station near you or listen live via the internet.
Why are El Paso residents ‘under the gun’ when peaceably addressing government?
This is what we can expect whenever and wherever regressive statist dictators with thug enforcers to back their edicts are in charge. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at "threat" management, "Only Ones"-style.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Mexican pledge controversy recalls similar incident with ‘World Anthem’
LAZLO Play the Marseillaise! Play it! Members of the orchestra glance towards the steps, toward Rick, who nods to them. As they start to play... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes the fundamental things apply as time goes by.
Friday, December 02, 2011
"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.
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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]
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...
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.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
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.
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