Frickin' idiots are presiding over an economy that's in the toilet and they think coming up with the dough for a nonsense snitch program will make a bit of difference? [Read]
If they were paying attention to what matters, citizen action would not have been needed to rein in their badged animal.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We're the Only Ones Kind of a Drag Enough
The Culpeper woman fatally shot by a local police officer Thursday morning had closed her driver's side window and was dragging the officer alongside her as she drove away, according to new information from the Virginia State Police. [More]That would be the woman whose neighbor described her as "really nice, and always smiling and laughing with you."
Thing is, her husband says "his wife's car had no power windows."
And a witness says it didn't happen the way police are claiming:
He describes an encounter which looked and sounded like the officer shooting a person a point blank range, not because he feared for his life, but because the woman did not obey his order to stop rolling up the window.
Funny--we know the child-loving Sunday School volunteer victim's name, her husband's name, the witness's name...but we still don't know "the officer's" name...that must not be in the public interest to disclose.
[Via Mack H]
Indiana Breyer and the Machete of Doom
We're the Only Ones Checking Out Enough
Veteran officer becomes fourth NYPD cop to commit suicide in less than a month [More]Something to remember when the antis use suicide as a reason to disarm those of us who aren't "Only Ones"--we just plain folks have a markedly lower rate than the "professionals."
How interesting: This study tells us "California, New Jersey and New York led the nation in police suicides both years."That's three out of the top four Brady Campaign state ranking winners.
I wonder if there's some kind of freedom corollary that contributes to this...? Because it seems the government "solution" of ratcheting up the controls is producing the opposite of the desired effect...
What the U.S. Should Do
At the February PrepCom, the U.S. must do all it can to ensure that the rules of procedure do not allow the July conference to depict the U.S. as the sole obstacle to consensus or permit the conference to jump the tracks and adopt an ATT by majority vote. [More]Really? That's the best you can come up with, Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D. Senior Research Fellow in Anglo-American Relations for the Heritage Foundation, a group that tells us "We believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing"?
This Day in History: February 14
Sir William Blackstone, (born July 10, 1723, London, England—died February 14, 1780, Wallingford, Oxfordshire), English jurist, whose Commentaries on the Laws of England, 4 vol. (1765–69), is the best-known description of the doctrines of English law. The work became the basis of university legal education in England and North America. [More]
Monday, February 13, 2012
The Paranoids at Media Matters
Kurt beat me to this...and did such a good job there's nothing left for me to say. [Read]
And Then We'll Lose All Our Guns!!!
If Obama gets reelected, "the Second Amendment is finished" [Read]
Really? You'll just surrender your guns without a fight?
Here's one anonymous defeatist who evidently already has:
These men of principles will stand on those principles all the way to the concentration camps.Speak for yourself.
Dealing with violent mentally ill shouldn't include citizen disarmament
And what about for the rest of us, as those contracted to protect “society” against violent offenders decline to take on the task of keeping the deranged ones isolated from those of us forced to pay for “public safety”? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at a "professional" violence-reduction policy that is insane.
We're the Only Ones "Only One" Enough
If additional people are armed, law enforcement will be delayed from reaching the active shooter and possibly target armed but innocent students.Meaning these three oath-breaking badged stooges oppose your being armed anywhere, because the same "logic" would have to apply.
In addition, having armed but untrained students and visitors who are unaccustomed to being in life-and-death situations may well result in those individuals shooting at one another rather than the active shooter or accidentally injuring or killing bystanders. [More]
Life Imitates Art
Tellers at the PNC Bank branch at 153 E. Exchange St. told police the man claimed to be armed with a gun and a bomb when he demanded money during the robbery at about 12:10 p.m. [More]That looks like "gub"...
Is God Dead?
Based on these circumstances, I do not believe I am in an objective position to render a decision on your permit and am therefore not approving it. [More]Behold, the awesome power of First Selectman Gregg Schuster!
Action Jackson
But if you're white and oppose the man based on Constitutional, philosophical, legal, moral, and policy grounds, you're the racist. [Read]
Stop Shilling for Gun Lobby
It conflicts with our shilling for the government monopoly of violence lobby. [Read]
A Sweet Deal
NRA got sweet deal on billboards from company at center of grand jury probe [More]And I suppose the sweet deal the antis get from major networks and newspapers should go without notice?
Yes, We Have No Bananas*
"There is more control on the selling of bananas than there is on conventional arms," said Zobel Behalal, peace and conflicts advocacy officer for CCFD-Terre Solidare, a French-based Catholic NGO. [More]Ah, those slippery global violence monopolist rights-peelers.
Speaking of slippery violence monopolist rights-peelers, check out the assault Banana.
That adds a new level of "eeewww" to "I can't hear you--I have a Banana in my ear."
*
A Ludicrous Comparison
Rae said that Miller's comment takes the debate to a terrible low. "It's a ludicrous, ridiculous, cheap, horrible comparison." [More]Yeah, Alfred Flatow would be offended!
I always thought most who invoke "Godwin's Law" use it as a mask to hide their true faces and to derail further analysis of their agendas. Ain't nothing wrong with calling national socialists exactly what they are--matter of fact, to not do so let's them ultimately get away with murder.
Moral Turpitude
Morality enters the picture because when a defendant takes the stand, state law allows prosecutors to offer evidence that the defendant was previously convicted of crimes involving “moral turpitude,” which is legalese for conduct that’s inherently depraved. The court said both of Gabriel’s past crimes fit that description.Unless, of course, you're the "Only Ones" enjoying a monopoly of violence. Say, aren't the regressives the ones who tell us you can't legislate morality--at least when it serves their agenda?
California has outlawed assault weapons because they’re used for crimes, not hunting or recreation, the court said, and Gabriel should have known that the gun he was convicted of possessing was “partiuclarly [sic] dangerous to human life.” [More]
Talk about inherent depravity!
Pssst....hey, kids: Wanna see me committing an "immoral" act with two other guys?
What Would Happen...?
But what would happen if National Gun Rights Examiner David Codrea and fellow bloggers publicly exposed the ATF's Project Gunrunner and its offshoot, Operation Fast and Furious? [More]
This came out many months back and I never noticed it. Curious, because I do regular searches to see how my work is propagating.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Volume Nine
This one begins with everything written by me in the Gun Rights Examiner column and Mike Vanderboegh on Sipsey Street Irregulars related to Fast and Furious since January 27.
It also includes reports from Dave Workman and Kurt Hofmann.
[Read]
Project Guntalker
I'll be on Armed American Radio with host Mark Walters again tonight, to discuss, among other things, the latest "Fast and Furious" developments.
The program airs from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Eastern, and I'll come on in the 8:30 segment.
Click here then select "Where to Listen" to find a station near you, or "Listen LIVE" to hear it over the internet.
The Cojones Mutiny
Mess Boy John Boehner's strawberry shortage means
the Ship of State is in imminent danger of foundering.
Mike tells us of a great plan by Gayle Nyberg.
No excuses. Just do it.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Houston Defensive Gun Use Story Gives Several Lessons that Fly in Face of “Conventional Wisdom”
"Conventional wisdom” says dial 911 and let the police handle things. That, perhaps, is the most chilling thing about this story, as we learn from her 10-year-old son:She had several chances to act like an anti-gun ungulate.
“I started calling 911. I called five times. They kept hanging up on me” [More]
Thank goodness she had better sense.
NBC News ignores Gunwalker, continues anti-gun propaganda agenda
So leave it to “Today” to send “national investigative correspondent” Jeff Rossen to Phoenix of all places, and rather than say word one about Gunwalker, instead perform the same sham straw purchase media stunt that’s already gotten no traction when unabashed anti-gun activists pulled it. And note they always do it where it’s nice and safe, and no real illegal transfers actually get recorded, as opposed to going undercover where they’ll meet real “dangerous criminals” and terrorists, like on domestic urban gang turf, or better yet, in Ciudad Juárez. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at what NBC expects us to swallow.
Madonna Stalker Escapes from Mental Hospital
She has plenty of armed security.
Not that she wants you to have it.
Fortunately, she does give us tips on how to just give them what they want.
And what we need.
I'd link you to the NRABlacklist.com website to see her fellow flaming media pigs, but after getting plenty of free press bragging about how "incredibly successful" the effort was, they allowed the site to go belly up with no fanfare, and now you can only access it via The Wayback Machine.
Still, if the psychotic nutjob does somehow manage to get her stalker alone (what, you didn't think I was talking about him?), I imagine she "will be swift and merciful."
The Bob Crawford School of Journalism
Third - and I want to emphasize - Never Feed a Marshmallow to a grizzly bear like this: [places a marshmallow in his mouth and poses wantingly]"Authorized Journalists"--masters of their subject matter, no?
Unintended Consequences of Snotty Ignorance
That left cities across the state scrambling to repeal everything that even smelled like a law restricting firearms. Lake County, for example, repealed a law banning firearm advertisements in its parks. [More]Lauren Ritchie lays down the stupid.
Just so we're clear: They want "home rule" to restrict more than just the Second Amendment. The only time they cede to preemption is when the edicts serve Leviathan.
By the way, "the Wyatt Earp school of legislative thought" was on your side, you snotty ignoramus.
But that's fine, don't harvest alligators--that'll sure protect those toddlers and Jack Russell terriers...
Is the NRA's Electoral Power a Myth?
Provocative! [More]
Well, gee, Paul Waldman, I realize we don't have to lie about the huge grassroots support folks like the Bradys, VPC and CSGV would have us believe they enjoy, and I realize they have the advantages of administration lawbreaking, media sabotage and foundation funding to advance their agendas, but what you seem to be forgetting is the simplest of ultimate realities:
We will not disarm. And by "we" I mean "enough."
But you continue provoking, and believing you matter.
Cert Denied
Even though the Supreme Court requested a response to the Delacy petition from the government in October 2011 - an unusual move that shows the high court had unusual interest in the case - Delacy ended up being another in a line of recent Second Amendment-related cases which the Supreme Court declined to accept for review. [Read]And that, ladies and gentlemen, is all the court has to do to maintain the status quo of "existing gun laws":
Back in 2005, I wrote the following on my WarOnGuns blog, predicting what the likely outcome of a Second Amendment case would be:It's up to us to provide the "or else." Aside from a handful of dissident fringe lunatic "principles freaks" like yours truly, our recognized "leaders" with actual reach seem seem bent on everybody marching in the Big Mitt Parade--and we know what kind of judges he'll pick.
“I believe the court will not dare say there is no individual rkba. But if they find there is one, it will be so heavily burdened with ‘reasonable restrictions’ as to ensure the status quo. They’ll never admit the truth unless someone, that would be us, has enough power to compel them.”
This Day in History: February 10
It is possible you may have heard, that in the course of last summer an expedition was meditated, by our Colonel Clarke, against Detroit: that he had proceeded so far as to rendezvous a considerable body of Indians, I believe four or five thousand, at St. Vincennes; but, being disappointed in the number of whites he expected, and not choosing to rely principally on the Indians, he was obliged to decline it. [More]
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Shelter from the Storm
It is not ours to restore the power of the Constitution, it is ours to show them the wrath of America without the protections the Constitution offers them. Let them restore it to find refuge from us. [Read]Subversives who wish otherwise would do well to consider the unintended consequences if they get their wish.
And true, it's not for everybody, but the "wholly inadequate" seem bent on weeding themselves out.
Issa, Meehan, Grassley to Holder: Unseal Fast & Furious wiretap apps
They also remind Holder his testimony “that wiretap applications ‘don't always go into all of the techniques that are used in a particular investigation’” falls far short of that standard. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at a stone wall being chipped away at.
Root Cause
OAS head wants region to confront 'causes' of illicit firearms trafficking [More]Sounds like he could use an Economics refresher at Father Guido Sarducci's Five Minute University.
Two for One Special
This week only... [Read]
When you consider where they're making their stand, this is really quite remarkable.
When you consider where they're making their stand, this is really quite remarkable.
Rahm Declares Total War on IL Gun Owners
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants lawmakers to require that all handguns in Illinois be registered with the state, or gun owners could face felony charges. [More]So, Illinois gun owners: If this passes, will you obey or will you defy?
And for the record, I never expect anyone to do anything I haven't done myself when California tried this bullshit on what they demonized as "assault weapons."
Will anyone join me in sending a message?
The url goes to the same Arnhole clip I just sent Dave.
Dave Perry: Better than Us. Just Ask Him.
You see, being smarter than gun-nuts, I realize that I’m OK with me carrying a little pistol in my pocket, but I am in no way OK with you carrying one. [More]
Allow him to demonstrate his smrt...uh...smarts--in a more meaningful way than writing about the safety being off on a Glock:
And then there's this revealing sentiment:
Dude, this ain’t Wyoming.See, he's not only smarter than us, he's also more sophisticated!
The good thing is, by basing his entire argument on name-calling, he relieves us of any obligation to respond with persuasion.
Give it to him, Arnhole.
[Via William T]
Time to Relax
What with Mitt Romney watching our six and all... [Read]
Karen de Coster has some scathing words for Mitt's ditz.
[Via Mark T]
Karen de Coster has some scathing words for Mitt's ditz.
[Via Mark T]
Good Cause
Those of you who live in "May Issue" states where you have to provide "good cause" for a "permit":
Try putting down that you've been warned Jesus is going to return and stab you with a flaming sword.
Look, I'm not against this guy carrying in the Capitol--and appreciate the acknowledgement that police can't protect you, and especially like exposing hypocritical Democrat rabble-rousers for stirring up their hate-filled lynch mob supporters. I'd just want to make sure there's no "Only Ones" elitism going on, where representatives are afforded more recognition of rights than those they supposedly work for.
[Via William T]
Try putting down that you've been warned Jesus is going to return and stab you with a flaming sword.
Look, I'm not against this guy carrying in the Capitol--and appreciate the acknowledgement that police can't protect you, and especially like exposing hypocritical Democrat rabble-rousers for stirring up their hate-filled lynch mob supporters. I'd just want to make sure there's no "Only Ones" elitism going on, where representatives are afforded more recognition of rights than those they supposedly work for.
[Via William T]
Go Go Go Go Goodyear!
"I believe it's a personal decision. I personally would make a different decision," Goodyear says.In other words, it's his personal decision that he would impose on everyone else.
He doesn't think anyone should be allowed to bring a gun onto a school campus. [More]
So what's he prepared to personally do about it if someone disobeys? Aside from run like he's got wings on his feet...?
To theme music...
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Going for Broke
Attkisson, who broke the gunwalking story back on the February 23, 2011...[More]The Dickens, you say, Geoffry Dickens...and here I thought...
It does get tiresome.
Especially the being broke part.
‘Proclaiming Liberty’ a great resource for keeping gun quotes accurate
Who are rationally-inclined people going to listen to? Some frothing hoplophobe or William Blackstone? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary proclaims the usefulness of an educational and enjoyable read.
Georgia Constitutional Carry Alert
But don’t bother looking for a meeting announcement on the House calendar. House ‘leadership’ doesn’t want you to know about this meeting – so the meeting notice wasn’t published online.WRSA shares an alert requiring immediate action.
Worse still is the fact that by the time you read this we’ll have less than 24 hours to respond! [More]
Gee, you'd almost think the "leadership" wasn't there "to transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty" or something...
It's All In How You Word It
See, when you're relying on many forming their impressions by glossing over headlines, you could say "2 groups drop suit over gun ordinance," or you could say "Council surrenders on gun ban to avoid court loss" or "Gun rights proponents claim victory as council caves." [More]
If you were an "Authorized Journalist" with an agenda, what would you say?
If you were an "Authorized Journalist" with an agenda, what would you say?
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...
Do yourself a favor and before clicking on the source link, have this playing in the background in a separate window.
[Via Steve T]
And Now for Some REAL News
Sorry, but this is important, unlike the trivial matters I routinely fixate on and whine about.
We're the Only Ones Having a Special Enough
You know, one for the price of two...[More]
Actually, we may be on to something here. How much do they need to increase his salary to get rid of all of them, and take the likelihood of violence initiation down even more?
It might be worth it.
I mean, it's not like people who can't even maintain a website are out there serving and protecting anyone anyway, besides themselves, that is.
Actually, we may be on to something here. How much do they need to increase his salary to get rid of all of them, and take the likelihood of violence initiation down even more?
It might be worth it.
I mean, it's not like people who can't even maintain a website are out there serving and protecting anyone anyway, besides themselves, that is.
A Violation of Spirit
Paul Valone, president of Grass Roots North Carolina, said he believes the Winston-Salem ordinance passed in November violates the spirit of a state law passed in July. [More]That ain't all it violates.
You Can Never Have Enough "Gun Control." Never.
According to reports, it is not clear whether the arms shipment to Nigeria was on behalf of the Nigerian government or by private organisations or individuals. The volume of the cache would suggest that the government had something to do with it. But it is disturbing that neither the Ministry of Defence nor the army headquarters has made any categorical statement on the matter. [More]Gee, where have we seen those types of concerns raised before?
[I]t is another indication that arms importation into Nigeria is not sufficiently regulated. The laws guiding its effective control also appear to be loose as compliance to them is doubtful.Dang--Democrat talking points, right on cue!
With the predictable results!
Still, Goodluck on finding a permanent director!
Shared Values
“This bill eliminates Virginia’s only practical law that attempts to limit bulk purchasing of handguns for use by traffickers, who buy guns here in Virginia and sell them illegally all over the country,” Favola said. “This legislation affirms our shameful reputation as a gun-running state.” [More]In other words, she's "championing the progressive values we share."
All the most successful progressives share them, you know.
It's OK When THEY Do It
“What this is, is a slippery slope of the gun lobby trying to eventually do away with any permit system,” Malte said. [Read]Damn right, Brian. We don't need your damn permission. At least we're honest enough to admit it.
Funny though, how when the "slippery slope" is tied to your steady attempts at erosion, you fear, distrust and suspicion-gripped projectionists can't howl "Paranoid!" fast enough.
For the Children
Firearms pervade our culture; they make some people feel secure and others afraid. Many people have no interest in owning (much less firing) one. And we'd rather not live near a commercial establishment that supplies folks who do. [More]So there.
Good grief, a business jumps through all the hoops required by frickin' New Jersey, for cryinoutloud, and that's still not good enough for children's book author DyAnne DiSalvo.
Can't have merchants in Merchantville--at least ones DyAnne deems unsuitable.
This is disgusting on so many levels, not the least being the treacly empathy exuding from sob sister Kevin Riordan, who really needs to wash this off and pop it back in. Funny--the article doesn't invite comments...but at least there's some truth in the "More Like This" sidebar link section: Those articles are blatantly anti-gun, too.
Figures a "progressive" author who's offended by freedom would feel right at home at the UN International School in Hanoi...but then, after looking at her stock of "community"-oriented child programming materials, this hive insect queen wouldn't be offering anything the central planners wouldn't approve of--unlike literary freedom-seeking Vietnamese youth whom they repress with their monopoly of violence.
Good thing the chances of having DyAnne and Kevin's gentle sensibilities offended by a gun store in Hanoi are pretty slim.
We're the Only Ones Favourable Enough
Cooks police favour tighter gun ownership laws [More]Of course they do.
The police commissioner...says the only limit on gun owners at the moment is the need for an import permit from the police minister.Really? That's it? Otherwise, people can own machine guns, or open carry, or concealed carry, or...
No?
You mean to tell me that a police commissioner is nothing but a f***ing agenda-driven control-freak liar?
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Traver ‘up or down’ vote must include Fast and Furious answers
"For instance, there are email responses from the Chicago Field Division with a tag line about never quitting based on the SEAL ethos. A source identifies this as coming from Andrew Traver, who has been nominated by President Obama to be the Bureau’s director. That would place him directly in the decision-making loop on the 'Gunwalker' response." [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report reminds us to ask some questions before asking for a vote.
And Now You Know...
...the rest of the story. [Read]
Good job digging for the backstory, but y'know, it really doesn't matter to me.
If I didn't do it, don't blame me for it. Don't use your loss to attack me. I can't think of a quicker way to destroy any natural sympathy and replace it with enmity.
Good job digging for the backstory, but y'know, it really doesn't matter to me.
If I didn't do it, don't blame me for it. Don't use your loss to attack me. I can't think of a quicker way to destroy any natural sympathy and replace it with enmity.
Gun Bill Update
From Oregon Firearms Federation: Please pass this link along to all gun activists in Oregon and urge them to act. [Read]
The ABCs of Hard-Hitting Gunwalker Reporting
[More]
See, that's why intrepid investigators like Jason Ryan here are"Authorized Journalists" worthy of a national media forum. The rest of us clumsily covering this just don't have the sense of proportion to grok what's truly relevant and important about this story that people need to be informed about.
We mere bloggers can quit now--Jason's got all the essentials covered.
Assignment Vanderboegh
What an offensive premise this Morlin character starts with. [Read]
As always, I'm jealous. Hell, I bet I hate every bit as much as Mike does.
As always, I'm jealous. Hell, I bet I hate every bit as much as Mike does.
One Ring to Rule Them All...
...One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. [Read]
Imported from Detroit
The all-new 2012 Militia, built tough and built to last. [Read]
When you see urban denizens making statements like "We got to have a little Old West up here in Detroit. That’s what it’s gonna take,” see how self-defense is enjoying unprecedented popularity because it works, and note how the whole concept of the "Only Ones" is viewed as "a joke," perhaps hope for a resurgence of some sort is not entirely futile.
[Via Ed D]
When you see urban denizens making statements like "We got to have a little Old West up here in Detroit. That’s what it’s gonna take,” see how self-defense is enjoying unprecedented popularity because it works, and note how the whole concept of the "Only Ones" is viewed as "a joke," perhaps hope for a resurgence of some sort is not entirely futile.
[Via Ed D]
We're the Only Ones "If You Think You're Depressed NOW" Enough
A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing
And, I mean, I can only speak to the reporting, but people all the way up to the attorney general knew what was going on.” [More]Here's the thing: If the federal "intelligence" apparatus is so finely tuned they can swoop down on a British tourist tweeting jokes from "Family Guy," what do you think the odds are they would be oblivious to an unfolding story that threatens to reach into the top levels of the administration? And how is it some guy in Alabama and another one in Ohio were getting and documenting all kinds of continually-corroborated information--for months--while the subjects of their reports remained blissfully unaware?
[Via Bob Owens]
The Happy Truth
For gun-control proponents, the sad truth is that no effective gun-control measure has even a remote possibility of being enacted in the next Congress. Republicans, who regardless of what Obama does, are certain to maintain their majority in the House... [More]But some would have you believe if you don't abandon all principle and vote for Mitt Romney, the destruction of the Republic will all be your fault!
And in terms of court appointments--the Senate doesn't have to approve anyone. If another Kagan or Sotomayor is offered up, tell yours to just say no--or else. Which mean, tell NRA you expect them to give any "pro-gun Democrat" who approves an anti-gun nominee an automatic "F," because, in truth, anyone who would support someone that destructive to RKBA deserves it.
Buyer's Remorse
Land bought the six-acre tract in 1991 and later built a private, recreational shooting range on the back two-thirds of his property. He began firing machine guns on the property around 1996, a few years before developers starting building Stonegate, a community of 260 homes nearby. [More]Game, set and match--in a rational world.
Here's something I'd like to know:
Another firearms expert hired by neighbors, however, found that the danger of stray bullets "poses an unacceptable safety hazard" to residents.I'd love to find out who this quisling is so the firearms community could shun him.
The 1.4 Million Mobster March
Monday, February 06, 2012
Doubling Down
I wonder if this will be available to We the People? [Read]
I mean, hell, we can't even be trusted with assault backpacks.
[Via AlvinSecOff]
I mean, hell, we can't even be trusted with assault backpacks.
[Via AlvinSecOff]
The Common Good
This appeal to what advocates call "private property rights" ignores the fact that the common good — and a commonwealth such as Virginia is, by definition, devoted to the common good — is, in the order of things, a principle of a higher order, in specific instances, than private interests. [More]Who wrote that, Marx or Mao? It sounds suspiciously like the tried and true leftist con of using the "general welfare" clause to justify EBT cards and other coerced wealth transfers.
The way to ensure the common good is by respecting individual freedom.
We're NOT the Only Ones...?
The convention’s objective is two-fold:I have a litmus test for that, included among the comments here.
To increase the understanding and awareness for all sheriffs and peace officers regarding the true power of our constitutional authority and duty to serve and protect the people for whom we work;
To unite in a concerted effort to uphold and defend the United States Constitution. [More]
[Via Rob Morse]
We're the Only Ones Stunned Enough
Teen disarms Chicago cop, shoots him with stun gun [More]See, this is why you and I can't be armed--if they can do this to a trained professional, why what chance would rank amateurs like you and me have?
It was also the justification used to fund "smart gun" research--specifically to deter cop takeaway incidents. Somewhere along the way, though, their "Only Ones" exemption kicked in, and it became yet another infringement to be imposed on the rest of us.
Coalesced and Impassioned
"The bottom line is making people care about this issue and care about it personally and deeply," he added. "If you look at most gun (control) policy, you'll see the majority of Americans are in favor of it, but that voice has yet to be coalesced and impassioned to the point where it can effect change." [More]What, the candlelight vigil didn't do it?
People do care about the issue, pally, and some can spot a slick ad man brought in for his sleight of mind tricks--interesting how your primary qualification seems to be "as a funder." After all those years you hive insects have been at it, along with your well-heeled patrons and more free sympathetic press than you can shake a stick at (as evidenced by USA Today assigning a crack "Authorized Journalist" to do a fluff job so you're ready to screw your countrymen on cue), and lo and behold, at this writing, every damn comment (with the exception of a spammer evidently soliciting fluid exchanges with total strangers--one of yours?) recognizes you for the charlatan you are.
Tripped right out of the starting gate, did you? I think y'all just got the wrong crowd coalesced and impassioned.
This Day in History: February 6
We make daily great improvements in natural—there is one I wish to see in moral philosophy; the discovery of a plan that would induce and oblige nations to settle their disputes without first cutting one another's throats. When will human reason be sufficiently improved to see the advantage of this? When will men be convinced that even successful wars, at length become misfortunes to those who unjustly commenced them, and who triumphed blindly in their success, not seeing all its consequences. Your great comfort and mine in this war is, that we honestly and faithfully did every thing in our power to prevent it...[More]
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Do Giants, Patriots and NFL support use of trademarked items in anti-gun ad?
“We don’t agree on much,” Bloomberg claims.Today's Gun Rights Examiner throws a flag, noting offensive fouls in today's big game aren't just limited to the field.
“But we both support the Second Amendment,” Menino mumbles, setting Bloomberg up to immediately begin endorsing “common sense” infringements. [More]
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Gunwalker on Fox
Per Judge Jeanine Pirro, via email, Fox News Channel will be doing a segment on Fast and Furious at 5:40 pm Eastern, then doing a segment on "Justice with Judge Jeanine" at 9:00 pm Eastern.
Check your local cable listings.
Check your local cable listings.
NC Governor: Right to ‘sporting arms’ a ‘privilege…granted’ by ‘democracy’
“This privilege should be infringed upon only when deemed necessary, through the will of the people in a democratic action, to insure public safety or to prescribe the manner of taking game,” he continued. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shares an antiquated view that some insist on bringing back.
Mexican Standoff
Remember and revere the name of Don Alejo Garza Tamez. His courage and dignity should be an example to us all. [Read]
Friday, February 03, 2012
Reality Check
I'm still waiting to see if betrayal will have any impact on all those "pro gun Democrats" who gave Sotomayor and Kagan the thumbs up. Who wants to bet we won't even see a one-letter grade penalty?
Holder hearing recorded for those who missed it live
Rather than formulate opinions based on what others are saying, Gun Rights Examiner encourages readers who could not watch the live proceedings for themselves to carve out the time to do so. It is time-consuming, but also essential in order to be fully informed. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column needs to be watched, more than read. Which means those who are truly interested will need to make the time...
We're the Only Ones "Go 49ers!" Enough
UNC-Charlotte gets its own SWAT team [More]Before they even get a football team?
Ah well, I guess they need somebody to come in with rifles ready to guard those putting yellow tape up after their "No Guns" policy that only affects the "law-abiding" fails.
[Via Ron W]
We're the Only Ones Camera-Shy Enough
Although he was on public property, Monroe said he was told by police, "'you can't be taking pictures of us.'"Prove it, Monroe. It's not like you have pictures or anything.
Monroe was put in the back of the squad car. When he was released, he said he realized one of the officers had deleted all the video and photos he took. [More]
And far be it for "Authorized Journalists" to identify "the officers," although we do have names for their victim, an attorney, and even store owner Loy Bouaphaypengerprachan (and try saying that 10 times quickly).
And today's Authoritarian Pole-Smoker Award goes to comment poster pkt2313:
I think the guy should have minded his own business, it did not involve him so he needs to stay out of it, they might have been wrong but use a little common sense, do not but in police business. could have gotten his head busted open, of course, it would be wrong but, come on, if you were them, would u want everyone recording your actions???? even if you are right, would you? i would not and yes, it would make me a little mad. i say leave em alone and mind your own business. police have their hands tied enough. a long long time ago, they would have kept walking and not even looked over there. just a look from the police would have cleared the problem up. now everyone thinks they have to record every move the police makes, come on, if you hate the police that much, do not call for help when you get robbed, burglarized, traffic accident, etc.. just take care of it yourself.Just wow.
[Via William T]
Mapping It Out
Cato Institute has posted an interactive "Guns and Self Defense" map. [Read]
Good basic idea--Obviously, it's hardly complete, and I would like to see the sources included with the call-out info.
Something that won't make the map: Times where it's dangerous for the attacked to report a DGU to the authorities due to "home rule" anti-gun edicts.
[Via Shy III]
Good basic idea--Obviously, it's hardly complete, and I would like to see the sources included with the call-out info.
Something that won't make the map: Times where it's dangerous for the attacked to report a DGU to the authorities due to "home rule" anti-gun edicts.
[Via Shy III]
We're the Only Ones Getting Real Enough
The former commander of a Contra Costa County drug squad who is now facing federal drug and extortion charges is going to talk it out with Dr. Phil. [More]See, he did that because he was the "Only One" under stress. Besides, his daughter was sick and his feet hurt.
Get real.
And the anti-gun king of the sob-sisters is set on enabling him and others to use that as an excuse, while the usual gaggle of Oprahphages will nod in sympathy, eyes welling with compassionate tears...
[Via Dave Licht]
Told Ya So
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Updated Friday, Jan 27 at 8:57 AM
PHOENIX -- The head of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona if officially leaving his job. [More]
A-yup:
"District of Arizona Criminal Division Chief Patrick Cunningham will resign from the US Attorney’s office effective January 27. He was Burke’s #1 guy," this correspondent reported exclusively yesterday on The War on Guns blog.I bring this up for more than just a self-administered back-pat. It's important to reestablish from time to time just how often some of us, especially meaning Mike, have been ahead of the curve.
That's because, as today's TPM Muckraker piece demonstrates, it's pretty easy for those with a longer reach and louder voice to misrepresent things, and dismiss our read on them, if they acknowledge us at all, which most will not.
It's important that we be able to point to a consistent record of having our reports--from the very beginning and continually since--corroborated. That's one of the reasons I spend a weary, drudgery-filled hour+ every week maintaining those "Journalist's Guides" over in the left sidebar nobody gives a damn about or reads.
The Buck Stops Where?
Nice Picture of Mike, Though...
Such a theory ignores the fact that “gun walking” tactics were used in ATF’s Phoenix office during the George W. Bush administration. [More]No, we who have been covering this from the start, and who maintain contact with actual inside sources among street-level operatives, as opposed to administration talking point dispensers, have not ignored what came before.
Matter of fact, I'm the guy who introduced the Wide Receiver CI to House investigators. And there are significant differences between attempting to monitor controlled deliveries, and inviting joint operation surveillance from the Mexicans, and one that just lets guns walk without telling them a thing--and without even trailing on our side of the line.
But then you know that. You just choose not to mention it.
Then there's that inconvenient email TPM Muckraker itself posted, because that's where I got it from, which kind of shows you know better (not to mention kind of validates that "administration talking point dispenser" observation):
A later email from Anne Marie Paskalis, senior counsel in charge of field operations on Oct. 5 [2007] indicated that the U.S. Attorney’s office “is not yet fully on board with this investigation.”
And there's one other corroborating inconvenient truth: that CI says it had nothing to do with the administration.
But, by all means, let's follow the suggestions of the Democrat cover-up machine and drag in Mukasey. I'd be interested to see if everyone who howled about his paradox will demand applying it to Fast and Furious.
As an aside, boy that is sure one ugly, hateful mob of comment posters over there at on the lefty site. Nice to see they're so personally miserable.
Meanwhile, Over in the City of Brotherly Love
The teens, who are black, were not charged with hate crimes because there was no evidence that the assault had been motivated by the race of the victims, who are white, said Tasha Jamerson, D.A. spokeswoman. Just shouting racial epithets during the commission of a crime doesn't rise to the level of ethnic intimidation, she said. [More]Right. Now reverse the situation and see if Tasha dares repeat herself--if she can get a word in edgewise over carpetbagging hatemongers Jesse and Al.
What a tribute to state-sanctioned bigotry "hate crime" laws are. That they are selectively enforced is all the evidence we need.
This Day in History: February 3
The first encounter between the two sides was between the vanguard of the British force and a picket guard consisting of a sergeant and his squad. The picket engaged the British, but was quickly overwhelmed by the horsemen and captured. The British cavalry then rode on toward the house, where Captain Roberts and his company had already arrived and taken up a position on the house's right. After exchange fire at long range, the cavalry halted to wait for the infantry, which arrived at about the same time as Captain-Lieutenant Farley's company; the companies of Stoddard and Cooper did not arrive in time to participate. A hot fire then began between the three American companies and the British force which lasted about 15 minutes. The numerically superior British flanked the Americans and successfully occupied the orchard that was behind the house. Roberts was mortally wounded, and the American line broke, with some men fleeing into the house, while others tried to escape into the countryside. The men in the house held out a little longer, but the British infantry forced their way in and captured the surviving occupants, while the cavalry chased down stragglers outside. [More]
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