First, we have "Authorized Journalist" and administration waterboy Major Garrett telling us Obama has expanded gun rights, yet somehow not addressing any of the documented hostilities listed here. Maybe with all the resources at his disposal, he just couldn't find them?
Now, Mr. Unbiased Reporter spells out three infringements an imperial president who rules by authoritarian edict could impose by "simple" decree: ratchet up the Nazi-originated "sporting purpose" ploy on imports, burden dealers and buyers with more paperwork that violent criminals who cause the problems won't comply with, and put smaller dealers out of business by forcing them to expend more than they can hope to recoup to comply with new--and as yet undefined--federal "security" requirements.
Note that not a one of these proposals would have had the slightest deterrence effect on the Aurora killer, so what we have here is shameless exploitation and blood-dancing to pull a bait and switch.
Look at all the other examples he gives Obama "sidestep[ping] Congress," that is, the people's representatives. The elites talk a good game about being "democratic," but in the end, what they're always all about is a strongman dictator wielding power. Especially if it's to advance "progressive" causes.
What a major tool.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Show Us a Sign
Florida puppeteer accused in child porn case fantasized about cannibalism, authorities say [More]It sounds like he was pulling more than strings.
Aside from offering "Birthday Frolics" for ages 2 - 11, his website says he's appeared at:
• Home Depot • Kash N' Karry • Florida Power • Sunken Gardens • Evatone • Belleair Country Club • Innisbrook Resort • Cypress Run Golf Club • Seminole Lake Country Club • River Hills Country Club • McDonalds • Dillard's • Pinellas Parkside Mall • The Salvador Dali Museum • First Night in St. Petersburg • Tampa's Santa Fest • Numerous Schools • Churches • Recreation Centers • Civic Clubs • Private PartiesCreepy puppets, by the way...
I wonder if putting up a "No Cannibalistic Pederasts" sign or passing some new laws would help? Because there are plenty more perverts than there are mass shooters (wouldn't you agree, Brian Ross?), and that seems to be the "common sense" solution demanded by the antis.
This Day in History: July 27
I imagine before this reaches your Excellency, the Militia of the State of Delaware, required by the Committee of cooperation, will have assembled at Wilmington, the place of rendezvous – You will be pleased to give orders to the Officer commanding them, to march and join the Army under my command wherever it may be. [More]
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Arms Trade Treaty Draft
If you wish to burn a copy, you can print it out here. That may be my first act of defiance--contributing to "climate change" because of that stupid little "Please Recycle" logo in the bottom right of the first page...
Workman tells us they're establishing a "Secretariat" to assist states with implementation. Why does that make me think that permanently putting down this horse-brained idea is the most humane thing to do...?
Workman tells us they're establishing a "Secretariat" to assist states with implementation. Why does that make me think that permanently putting down this horse-brained idea is the most humane thing to do...?
GOA Radio Live
The program is on from 6 to 8 Eastern. I'll be joining host Bill Frady at 7:00. [Listen here]
Obama floating new semi-auto ban puts administration intent above the radar
With this as background, Obama ending his self-imposed citizen disarmament discussion embargo, not only before the election, but the day before speculation in some quarters has him signing the ATT, ought to put gun owners on high alert. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes he's pulled the mask off, and asks if he'd be doing this if he didn't think it was safe.
(By the way, I used to have that model--I built all the classic Aurora monsters back when I was a kid.)
UPDATE: Here's the video:
State Crazy at CNN
Alan Korwin bravely enters the lion's den and handles himself beautifully. [Watch]
The very premise is offensive, and rather than being an impartial moderator between two guest debaters, Amanpour is the lead attack dog.
I'm very impressed with the way he handled both of his antagonists. It's not an easy thing to do, and he really did it well. I'm going to study this some more for pointers.
The thought struck--if the kind of madman they were discussing burst in during the broadcast, Alan would have been the only one capable of doing anything about it.
The very premise is offensive, and rather than being an impartial moderator between two guest debaters, Amanpour is the lead attack dog.
I'm very impressed with the way he handled both of his antagonists. It's not an easy thing to do, and he really did it well. I'm going to study this some more for pointers.
The thought struck--if the kind of madman they were discussing burst in during the broadcast, Alan would have been the only one capable of doing anything about it.
What a Difference a Day Makes
My, how things have changed. Just yesterday, San Francisco's ABC 7 was crying Barry wouldn't touch the third rail. [Read and watch]
Yih-Chau Chang makes a guest appearance in the video and does a great job representing us in the few seconds they allot him.
Anti-gun hypocrite Don Perata also gets his licks in. He can show his face again now that his party cronies have given him a pass on all those shady money deals.
Yih-Chau Chang makes a guest appearance in the video and does a great job representing us in the few seconds they allot him.
Anti-gun hypocrite Don Perata also gets his licks in. He can show his face again now that his party cronies have given him a pass on all those shady money deals.
Reese Family Update
Defense case starts soon [More]The family spokesperson sent me the following this morning:
The trial is going very well.The prosecution will be resting their case by Friday afternoon. Our defense team is doing a wonderful job. I will send you a great update later.Here's the latest recap from Tea Party Patriots of Luna County.
I'm also going to get some family pictures I can use instead of the mug shots the government is relying on to taint public opinion.
Of Course You Realize This Means War
If the Second Amendment protects the right of [redacted] to equip himself for mass murder, it’s time to repeal the Second Amendment. [More]What did I just get done saying about the "slippery slope"? Maybe the antis are right and it is a myth--looks to me like they're going straight for the precipice.
Somehow, I don't think Jerome here is going to help with the rounding up.
Things are getting interesting, people, and dangerous. I've never seen the Fourth Estate Fifth Columnists in such a state of mouth-foaming revival tent fervor.
[Via SamAdams1776]
The Rest of the Story
So the patriots are correct, gun ownership is in the constitution – if you’re in a well-regulated militia. Let’s see what no less a statesman than Alexander Hamilton had to say about a militia:You didn't complete his thought from Federalist 29, Jason Alexander. Sure, Hamilton knew people had trades to ply, farms to tend, shops to keep. Here's what he thought we should do about that:
“A tolerable expertness in military movements is a business that requires time and practice. It is not a day, or even a week, that will suffice for the attainment of it. To oblige the great body of the yeomanry, and of the other classes of the citizens, to be under arms for the purpose of going through military exercises and evolutions, as often as might be necessary to acquire the degree of perfection which would entitle them to the character of a well-regulated militia, would be a real grievance to the people, and a serious public inconvenience and loss." [More]
"Little more can reasonably be aimed at, with respect to the people at large than to have them properly armed and equipped."Why is it you went to such pains to present that passage but then left the key part out?
Speaking of Punks
EVERY 39 MINUTES, A BLACK CHILD OR TEENAGER IS SHOT IN AMERICA [More]So who's doing the shooting? And what "gun laws" did they ignore? Gee, you'd think if the problem were the guns, the four million NRA members would be suffering comparably.
NRA doesn't have to punk you, Russell Simmons. You do a grand job of that on your own. The only question is, do you feel lucky? Or were you expecting others to do your dirty work for you?
Yeah, the guy made $100m selling his interest in Def Jam, with "artists" influencing the "culture" currently in its stable like YG (short for Young Gangsta) and Gunplay. Lecture us some more, oh enlightened one.
No Wonder He Won't Talk to Them.
Suspected Aurora, Co. mass killer [redacted] used that kind of weapon, according to reports. [More]Wow, "Authorized Journalist" Dave Helling. Just wow.
[Via Matthew P]
Hang On, Here We Go!
Obama told the National Urban League here that he believes a lot of gun owners would agree that “AK-47s belong in the hands of soldiers,” not civilians on American streets. [More]Alrighty then.
Meanwhile, Mitt proves clueless.
Something Must Be Done
Something needs to be done about these constitutional miscreants. [More]And about those who supported and confirmed them.
Some of us are getting discouraged about trying to do it nicely.
Transformers: Obots in Disguise
The overwhelming majority of Americans do not understand that Obama's first term was dedicated to putting in place executive power to enable him and the administration to fulfill the campaign promise of "transforming America" in his second term regardless of which political party controls Congress. [More]Yeah, I know, the Republicans don't have clean hands either.
There's a storm coming, regardless.
Expected to Die
Fed officials have long fought the audit bill, arguing it would compromise their independence. [More]But it's OK to compromise our independence? What could the true motives be of any politician who opposes this bill?
This Day in History: July 26
Chief Joseph Brant and British forces present in force on the grounds at Fort Schuyler. [More]
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
How Are 'Conservatives' Like Bill Kristol the Lesser of Two Evils?
Keep rewarding neocons and this strain of "Republican" not only won't die out, it will flourish and take over. [Read]
Let George Do It
That's pretty funny, but I'm not sure I buy the person who wrote the first ad did so totally innocently. [Read]
Records don’t back witness for the prosecution in Reese gun case
“The government did not charge him with possession of a machine gun, or gun smuggling, or with the total amount of drugs he smuggled, or alien smuggling, or any of the other crimes he admitted to on the stand,” the report continues. “Roman admitted numerous times he is hoping for a reduced sentence for his participation in the New Deal case.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column channels Charles Laughton to challenge a chronic and habitual LIAR!
When the Time is Right
You know, after November 6. [Read]
Then Katie bar the door. A lame duck Obama will be just as dangerous as a triumphant one, and in either case, we won't need radar to see the incoming bogeys.
Then Katie bar the door. A lame duck Obama will be just as dangerous as a triumphant one, and in either case, we won't need radar to see the incoming bogeys.
About Last Night
Here's the video.
Candidly, it could have gone better.
We were surprised, had no idea they were going to bring Lis Wiehl on to debate us so were caught unprepared for that (the producer sent us an email late in the afternoon, but I was already on my way to the studio, and being a fossil with a clam-shell "dumb" phone, I was unaware of it until I returned home). I was glad to see I didn’t appear as totally flustered as I felt, but I'll confess I was apprehensive about watching the results.
Then again, they’re pros and we’re expected to be able to field anything hit our way—next time, and the producer said they’d be in touch, we'll be expecting the conversation to include such parrying, and now that we know they hold such viewpoints, we can be better prepared.
This is real different from talk radio, where you have time to explain yourself, and there was one point where I wanted to respond but backed off so Mike could talk. It's very strange being picked up by a car, getting the Bondo treatment by a makeup artist, sitting unnaturally upright, staring into a lens and getting all your inputs from an ear bud. At this point, I haven't been able to overcome butterflies beforehand, surreal muddleheadedness during and shoulda-saids after. People who do it all the time make it look easy, but it is not, at least for me.
And oh yeah: It was 6,000 rounds, Lis, not 60,000.
Candidly, it could have gone better.
We were surprised, had no idea they were going to bring Lis Wiehl on to debate us so were caught unprepared for that (the producer sent us an email late in the afternoon, but I was already on my way to the studio, and being a fossil with a clam-shell "dumb" phone, I was unaware of it until I returned home). I was glad to see I didn’t appear as totally flustered as I felt, but I'll confess I was apprehensive about watching the results.
Then again, they’re pros and we’re expected to be able to field anything hit our way—next time, and the producer said they’d be in touch, we'll be expecting the conversation to include such parrying, and now that we know they hold such viewpoints, we can be better prepared.
This is real different from talk radio, where you have time to explain yourself, and there was one point where I wanted to respond but backed off so Mike could talk. It's very strange being picked up by a car, getting the Bondo treatment by a makeup artist, sitting unnaturally upright, staring into a lens and getting all your inputs from an ear bud. At this point, I haven't been able to overcome butterflies beforehand, surreal muddleheadedness during and shoulda-saids after. People who do it all the time make it look easy, but it is not, at least for me.
And oh yeah: It was 6,000 rounds, Lis, not 60,000.
Gun Control Advocates Need to Speak Up
You mean aside from all you hysterical, frustrated "Authorized Journalists"...? [Read]
Oh Baby That's What I Like
"Where there are opportunities for people of reasonable minds to come together and find common ground, that's the kind of legislation I like," Romney told CNBC. [More]As a follow-up to his defense of the MA "assault weapons" ban, I'd like to know specifically what the Big Bopper here has in mind, wouldn't you, before we let him act real funny, let him spend our money...?
[Via Russ S]
Vote of the Living Dead
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign is asking Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to launch an investigation into voter-registration forms that are being sent to Virginia residents and addressed to deceased relatives, children, family pets and others ineligible to vote. [More]Hey, as long as you don't ask them for Voter ID, what's the problem?
'Shooting Death' Kabuki
A Land Without Guns: How Japan Has Virtually Eliminated Shooting Deaths [More]
Say, here's an idea: Why not compare and publicize how gun-free Japan does to, say, the NRA, with a population of 4 million of the most heavily-armed citizens on the planet?
But then, that would effectively kill the argument that it's the guns, wouldn't it?
Unscientific AND UnAmerican
You know, publicly positing a hot button hypothesis with absolutely no supporting data to justify it, when a cursory glance at their own graphics leads to the conclusion that if there was any validity to their concerns, the results would be inescapably obvious and easily measurable...[Read]
The only reason there's heat in the imaginary debate they're trying to mix up is because someone with an agenda on their mind instead of science is f-ing around with the Bunsen burner.
You're paid to think, Mr. Scientist.
The only reason there's heat in the imaginary debate they're trying to mix up is because someone with an agenda on their mind instead of science is f-ing around with the Bunsen burner.
You're paid to think, Mr. Scientist.
I Got Your 'Good and Substantial Reason' Right Here
If this gets upheld, things are going to get real interesting in places like California. [Read]
It also tells us something that with the media in a full court press feeding frenzy stumping for more gun control, this ruling comes down--in Maryland, of all places.
Kudos once again to SAF. If you support their efforts, you'll help build the war chest needed to make further progress possible.
It also tells us something that with the media in a full court press feeding frenzy stumping for more gun control, this ruling comes down--in Maryland, of all places.
Kudos once again to SAF. If you support their efforts, you'll help build the war chest needed to make further progress possible.
Arms Trade Treaty Text Released
Per Dave Workman:
The entire document has been posted on the website of the International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR), an organization that Versnel-Gottlieb and her husband, Alan Gottlieb, chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and founder of SAF, were instrumental in creating.Guess what appears to be included?
Accept No Imitations
102-year-old Tuskegee Airman gets medal replica in Torrance ceremony [More]What am I missing? Why wouldn't they give him the real thing?
This Day in History: July 25
General Horatio Gates assumes command of Southern Continental Army. [More]
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
'Lou Dobbs Tonight' Redux
"Lou Dobbs Tonight" asked us back on this evening on Fox Business at
Tonight Mike and I are quite understandably going to talk more about Colorado than Gunwalker, but if I get a chance to insert something relevant into the discussion, I will. That kind of format is over before you can blink though.
If you missed the last time we were on and want to see it, I wrote about it and posted the segment here.
UPDATE: We were both surprised they brought on that prosecutor and didn't realize it until we heard a female voice coming through the ear bud--I found the email advising me of it when I got home--my old clamshell phone is for calls only. I'll admit it flustered me a bit and led the conversation into territory we hadn't anticipated, but hey, that happens, this is live TV without a net and it was a good learning experience.
Dan Amira, Idiot
What the Founders Said About 100-Round Assault-Rifle Magazines [More]"Snark, snark! Snark!"
Gee, that's some argument you pose there, you yapping ignoramus, as you presume to teach while not having the prerequisites to even be in the class.
I love it when these regressive know-it-alls and their lemming followers trip onto their smug faces right out of the starting gate. Seriously, catch some of the comments. Good grief.
A Mighty Shield
Castle Doctrine might shield Johnstown man in fatal shooting [More]"Might"?
There's a need to "shield" self-defense?
Imagine that--a gun allows a paraplegic to overcome a masked and armed home invader.
Damn vigilantes*. People like this have obviously never listened to the educated experts.
* Read comment by nitwit "kerryberger"
Reese Family Updates
Here's some raw stuff from the family spokesperson from shortly before and after this piece:
7/13:
7/13:
As you obviously know by now, the Trial is set to commence on July 17. There will be 120 prospective jurors from which to choose!! It will probably take 2 days. Accordingly, the trial should start on the 19th of July. The Judge informed us that friends and family would be unable to sit in the courtroom, as the prospective jurors would take up the entire seating area. A suggestion was made to have the audio transferred to another court room where the family and friends could be seated. The Judge stated he would "look into it." He will be ruling on the Motions before him yesterday, byMonday at the latest! Rick, Ry and Rem have all been transferred to DACPF (Las Cruces!). They are all together in the same Pod!! Thank you for your support and concern . It is truly appreciated!7/17:
Terri called this afternoon about 5PM. They were out of Court; and the Jury has been selected. Opening statement was made by Prosecution (Judge gave 30 minutes each for the statements). Rick's attorney gave his opening statement; and the other 3 defense attys will give theirs tomorrow (07/18) We will be there and the Trial starts again, at 9AM. We will keep you posted when we get home -- late evening! Thanx for prayers and your love and thoughts!! Of course, it goes without saying that ANY ONE of you who CAN ATTEND --- PLEASE DO SO!!!!7/19:
Hello everyone !! All I can say is WOW !!!!! Yesterday was a GREAT Day IN court ! Our legal team systematically took the government's agent apat ! Showed how their main witness Is a liar ; cheater : smuggler and also showed how they sent e-mails back & forth on instucting theird lier on how to trap the family into doing or saying anything he can to use against the kids !! Wish you all could see this in the court-room.7/23:
Hello everyone : Sorry about the delay in this message ! Friday was a very interesting day ; we got to listen to the confidential informant ( Ramon ) the drug smuggler human trafficker money launderer ; cheater, explosive smuggler . It was very interesting how you could see that this guy was being coached by the officer that brought these charges against the family ! to also listen to the tapes you could barely understand what was said ! the undercover officer ( straw purchaser )who seemed to be nowhere near Ramon, the special officer and who was the person who actually filled out all the legal forms (4473 ) and was approved by the FBI for the sale ! he was the only one shown in the video ! from what was said and shown all that was going on was good salesmanship and a very knowledgeable person doing his job to explain their product line !! Today the defense gets to cross examine.This morning:
Hi everyone !WOW what a day in court !The defense got to cross examine Roman the prosecution"s key witness time And again his testimony was anything but the truth ! Tomorrow the rest of the defense team will do their cross . Will update tomorrows events.Also see: A Fixed Fight
2000 Watermelons
I've been so busy I am just now getting around to linking to this article, which I urge you to read and understand in light of this earlier effort we discussed a few weeks back.
It just can't be over-emphasized: Nailing down the crime and pursuing the perpetrators to justice needs to be paramount.
It just can't be over-emphasized: Nailing down the crime and pursuing the perpetrators to justice needs to be paramount.
We're the Only Ones Winning Friends and Influencing People Enough
I would not want to be one of these guys when things finally snap and a critical mass of people realize they're allowing themselves to be controlled by an illusion. [Watch]
Behold, a god who bleeds!
[Via roughdoc]
Behold, a god who bleeds!
[Via roughdoc]
"Well You're Not Giving Me a Sensible Answer"
British subject and unethical snoop Piers Morgan puts his hands over his ears and shouts "Lalalalala!" as John Lott tries in vain to educate the ineducable. Meanwhile, Alan Dershowitz--who ought to frickin' know better--does us all a huge favor by putting the end game out there for all to hear. [Watch]
If It Quacks Like a Duck
We can no longer duck the issue of gun control [More]If you listen to this silly goose, all you'll be able to do is duck.
And They Say There Are No Stupid Questions
In America, is it more important that a 24-year-old be able to buy an AR-15 weapon and unlimited rounds of ammo -- or that a 6-year-old girl be able to go to the movies with her mom and return home safely? [More]Nice logical fallacy there, pally. Read much Pynchon?
And then there's this:
Should the Second Amendment allow a man to freely buy weapons, ammunition, body armor or other products, some of which have little purpose other than to cause destruction and panic?Typical statist, who thinks rights are what government allows. Never mind the rest of the panty-wringing, he needed to complete a sentence.
Still, all this absolutely numb-skulled hysteria by those who would inflict their enmity upon us encourages me that borrowing Voltaire's prayer is paying off.
Whistleblowers Respond to Intimidators
Don't Threaten Us [More]This is a very good article by Katie Pavlich that gets needed information out there that the lapdog press won't, as they're focused instead on sanitizing the record of abuse.
One version of the letter referred to is posted here, and was the basis for this write-up.
Bottom line: If those doing their utmost to squelch the investigation and redirect the effort to more citizen disarmament had really done their jobs after being repeatedly requested, the audit environment would not have allowed an Operation Fast and Furious to happen.
[Via Robert F]
Might Just Be Worth a Try at That
Bloomberg Suggests Police Stop Protecting People Until Gun Control Enacted [Watch]Yeah, let's start with your taxpayer-funded armed bodyguards.
Can you imagine how this would blow up in his face if the illusion of a safety net was lifted and all people suddenly realized that only they can protect themselves?
[Via Matthew P]
Distinguished by What?
This is actually kind of funny in a pathetic sort of way--their entire 'distinguished panel" consists of regressives. And that's who their audience will be. [Read]
Note people who want to win elections aren't very anxious to test out their "myth" theory...at least until after November.
Note people who want to win elections aren't very anxious to test out their "myth" theory...at least until after November.
An American 'Con'servative
People on the pro-gun side, however, tend to carry on like fire-breathing fundamentalists at a tent revival. They meet any proposal to restrict weaponry or ammunition, no matter how sensible, as an attempt to give a toehold to the devil. [More]It is, you dunderhead! Note he doesn't flesh out specifically what he considers "sensible".
Sterile bee queen Rod Dreher, writing in the Brit press instead of his own magazine, would have "conservative" drones expend their efforts fruitlessly, and ultimately suicidally, by following him. And this is a guy who writes with an apparently straight face "To the extent that I care about economics and foreign policy, I would be likely to vote Obama."
And just to let you know what else he and his ilk consider reasonable and sensible, note:
If you’re a conservative fed up with the narrowness of thought on our side, we could use your financial help in building up this institution.Meaning be more like anti-gun neocon hero Bill Buckley.
Which means focus on the "con" in "The American Conservative." And reject them as utter frauds.
The Next Push
Look for ammo sale infringement efforts at the state level as a topic the antis think they can get traction with. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Threatening Fashionably Enough
“Every time they talk to you it’s in a threatening fashion,” long-time resident Emory Langlolies said during Sunday’s meeting. [More]Bingo! But they break your stuff, you can't get basic services and you're not allowed to speak at council meetings.
So, now, Mr. Langolies, is there a lesson here that people--especially those in Massachusetts--maybe oughtta have learned by now...? Besides moving to a freer place and taking their idiot voting habits with them?
Think of It as an Admission
President Obama and Mitt Romney are too afraid to take on the National Rifle Association because they fear it will hurt their chances for victory in November's election [More]So, Mike Lupica, you wretched Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist, that doesn't tell you anything? Like maybe a critical mass of people are no longer buying the swill that dominates your "profession"?
I wouldn't be too hard on them, though--you don't "have a plan to prevent the next senseless gun-related slaughter" either, although I'm sure mass shooters counting on citizen disarmament to ensure their successful media triumphs appreciate such efforts.
The Mark of the Beast...
...is evidently written in red ink. [Read]
Jane Harman was a real nemesis of gun owners when she was in Congress.
I love the way people trying to force legal changes down our throats also wield ownership interests in the "watchdog press" that's supposed to be keeping them honest.
And recall it was at her and Sarah Brady's media propaganda fest that first sensitized me personally to the chilling reality that state enforcers would be the ones to determine just who they would recognize as an "Authorized Journalist," which was the catalyst that eventually led to my coining the term. So it's not enough for them to dominate the media--they have to squash the little guy, all the while presenting themselves as their champions.
Jane Harman was a real nemesis of gun owners when she was in Congress.
I love the way people trying to force legal changes down our throats also wield ownership interests in the "watchdog press" that's supposed to be keeping them honest.
And recall it was at her and Sarah Brady's media propaganda fest that first sensitized me personally to the chilling reality that state enforcers would be the ones to determine just who they would recognize as an "Authorized Journalist," which was the catalyst that eventually led to my coining the term. So it's not enough for them to dominate the media--they have to squash the little guy, all the while presenting themselves as their champions.
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The picture on the right with me in the background, wearing one of Alan's "Guns Save Lives" stickers on my lapel, is from the 2011 Gun Rights Policy Conference. Otis McDonald obliged my request for an autograph and as no writing surface was conveniently present, Alan cheerfully put his back into it.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Impressive
Most impressive.
But you are not a Jedi yet.
And there's no doubt it my mind you'd be absolutely useless in a real world situation if the best you can come up with is "Give 'em what they want."
Companies actually pay money for your advice? Do you offer a money back guarantee if anyone dumb enough to listen to you gets hurt or worse, or should we assume anyone that witless was bound to check out sooner than later anyway?
But you are not a Jedi yet.
And there's no doubt it my mind you'd be absolutely useless in a real world situation if the best you can come up with is "Give 'em what they want."
Companies actually pay money for your advice? Do you offer a money back guarantee if anyone dumb enough to listen to you gets hurt or worse, or should we assume anyone that witless was bound to check out sooner than later anyway?
My First Reaction is "No"
My second is, that's one way to hurt Hollywood where they'll feel it...[Read]
I'll stick with my first reaction, because there's no shortage of bleaters who'd go along with it, but there's no way I'd submit to a search or wanding just to see a damn movie.
I'll stick with my first reaction, because there's no shortage of bleaters who'd go along with it, but there's no way I'd submit to a search or wanding just to see a damn movie.
Don't Feed the Cowards
I typically just ignore these, because that infuriates trolls more than anything else, but this was useful to illustrate the "quality" of enemies we attract.
Of course this sick, pathetic coward is afraid to even tell me this in an email, let alone let me know who he is so I could arrange for him to tell me to my face. And he and I both know his repeated overtures of hate also mean I occupy his seething little mind.
Now let me tell you what will happen next with this predictable loser: He'll try to post a series of increasingly strident comments calling me names and telling me I'm the coward for not publishing his comments. But he'll never identify himself to me because he is afraid of me, which just shows what a contemptible little piece of shit he is--and he knows it. And after a while, not getting a reaction, he'll give up until next time.
Can you imagine being so pathetic and demented you send horrible death wishes like this to people anonymously? Looking on the bright side, it is impossible that this is a balanced and happy person, which means that gives me something else to laugh at him about.
And which means he's a typical "progressive" for "gun control". Remember last time this happened--and it came from the Brady Campaign blog's administrative log-in page?
[Click on graphic to enlarge]
Now let me tell you what will happen next with this predictable loser: He'll try to post a series of increasingly strident comments calling me names and telling me I'm the coward for not publishing his comments. But he'll never identify himself to me because he is afraid of me, which just shows what a contemptible little piece of shit he is--and he knows it. And after a while, not getting a reaction, he'll give up until next time.
Can you imagine being so pathetic and demented you send horrible death wishes like this to people anonymously? Looking on the bright side, it is impossible that this is a balanced and happy person, which means that gives me something else to laugh at him about.
And which means he's a typical "progressive" for "gun control". Remember last time this happened--and it came from the Brady Campaign blog's administrative log-in page?
Armed American Radio Recap
Mark Walters has posted the archives to last night's Armed American Radio program. I was on in the the first hour and rejoined the program for the third hour "Roundtable."
Other guests included John Lott in the first hour, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman delivering "seminar" information in the second hour that people pay good money for--and you'll hear why, Alan Korwin and George "Mad Ogre" Hill.
Mark's opening 15-minute monologue on the Colorado shootings is must-hear radio, just outstandingly well done. I'm proud of him for articulating things so well. He shared with me a file recorded by two separate radio stations that is freaky and differs from his archived version--when he says "pure evil" at 26 seconds into the file, and his voice suddenly gets scary deep. Station engineers can't explain it.
He'll be sharing more thoughts today at 3:30 Eastern on the Janet Mefferd Show (click the "Listen Now" button at the appointed time).
Other guests included John Lott in the first hour, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman delivering "seminar" information in the second hour that people pay good money for--and you'll hear why, Alan Korwin and George "Mad Ogre" Hill.
Mark's opening 15-minute monologue on the Colorado shootings is must-hear radio, just outstandingly well done. I'm proud of him for articulating things so well. He shared with me a file recorded by two separate radio stations that is freaky and differs from his archived version--when he says "pure evil" at 26 seconds into the file, and his voice suddenly gets scary deep. Station engineers can't explain it.
He'll be sharing more thoughts today at 3:30 Eastern on the Janet Mefferd Show (click the "Listen Now" button at the appointed time).
Gun Talk
Tom Gresham has posted yesterday's show to the Gun Talk Radio archives:
Hour One - Guest Ted Nugent, Musician and TV PersonalityDirect download: 120722guntalkA.mp3Hour Two - Guests David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner and Alan Gottlieb, SAFDirect download: 120722guntalkB.mp3
A Safer Gun-Free World
Paul Gallant, Sherry Gallant, Alan Chwick, and Joanne D. Eisen share their thoughts. [Read]
Reporting Colorado-style shooting unlikely in Philippines belies brutal reality
“Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman, Chief Superintendent Generoso Cerbo Jr., said the Philippines has stringent measures regulating the sale of firearms,” the story reports. “He added that it is unusual in Filipino culture to engage in such violent activity.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report provides another exhibit in the self-inflicted indictment against mainstream reporting of the Colorado shooting. Please share link far and wide.
Save Money. Live...uh...Well, Save Money
That’s why we were pleased to learn, albeit second-hand, that the management of the Elizabeth City Walmart may be considering changing its policy on the carrying of concealed weapons inside the store. [More]Looks like a bit of grasssroots persuasion may be in order.
'Gun Criminals' for 'Gun Control'
Ramsey supports a ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines, a registry of guns and mandatory reporting of all sales of guns. [More]I never thought I'd hear myself saying this, but how about if we enforce existing gun laws?
Feinstein Wants Dialog
OK. Here's my position, since no one has the right or legitimate authority to speak for me on this. [Read]
No. Go away.
No. Go away.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Una Pregunta Relevante
A Mexican army officer assigned to guard President Felipe Calderon leaked military intelligence to drug cartels, trained hit men and supplied military weapons to Los Zetas, according to a U.S. Embassy cable recently released by Wikileaks.I have no sourced information to document otherwise, but I find it very difficult to believe based on circumstance and agenda that he was really in the dark about Gunwalker. But the bottom line is, this cheap tyrant has tried the very measures he would impose on us, and the results are out of control murders using guns, decapitations, people hanging from bridges, and a corruptocracy that depends on and feeds off it.
Radio Free America
- I'll be on Tom Gresham's "Gun Talk Radio" at 3:00 pm Eastern (the program runs from 2:00 to 5:00, and you can find a station or listen via live streaming). Also on today's show: Alan Gottlieb, Dave Workman and Ted Nugent.
- I'll be rejoining Mark Walters on "Armed American Radio" tonight at 8:30 pm Eastern and again in the 10:00 "Roundtable" discussion (the program runs from 8:00 to 11:00, and you can find a station or listen live). Also on today's show in the second hour: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, who will bring absolutely needed expert perspective* to the Aurora massacre, Tim Schmidt, and possibly Suzanna Hupp.
Inexcusable
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Il Watergate delle armi di Obama?
Alla fine del 2010 nessuno in Usa sa del gunwalking, una tattica del dipartimento di Giustizia americano che comporta la vendita di fucili e pistole ai contrabbandieri per poi tracciarne i movimenti e catturare i boss del narcotraffico. Ma l’operazione "Fast and Furious" – com’è stata soprannominata – si trasformerà nel più grande scandalo dell’amministrazione Obama. A scoprirlo saranno due oscuri blogger dell’America profonda esperti di armi: Mike Vanderboegh di Pinson, in Alabama, e David Codrea di Hudson, in Ohio. [Read]
Mike and I get written up in the Italian press.
Here's the Google Translate version.
Menino Chick-fil-A stance shows guns aren’t only freedom ‘progressives’ threaten
If Menino, a partner in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns, can block a business based on political issues they support, what is to stop him from doing so based on a company’s championing of the Second Amendment, or a host of other issues that defy the so-called “progressive” agenda of government control and dominance over every aspect of citizens’ lives? Can business interest that support right to life or voter ID, or other “conservative causes” be far behind? Is it the place of government that is supposed to represent all of the people to discriminate against disapproved minorities and bestow a competitive advantage, not to mention special privileges and immunities, only to concerns that promote the agenda of the political bosses? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner offering notes it's unseemly and offensive for Mumbles to be choking the chicken in public.
Was CO Theater a "No Guns" Zone?
A lot of people weighing in on forums and elsewhere are saying "yes," and pointing to anecdotal evidence that the Cinemark chain has a policy against concealed carry.
What we haven't determined yet--and with all the gun owners in that part of CO, it should be easy to confirm with a photo (after the crime scene is cleared): Was that particular theater posted?
And here's the thing--even if it was, there's the matter of state law.
Per HandgunLaw:
What we haven't determined yet--and with all the gun owners in that part of CO, it should be easy to confirm with a photo (after the crime scene is cleared): Was that particular theater posted?
And here's the thing--even if it was, there's the matter of state law.
Per HandgunLaw:
“No Firearm” signs in Colorado have no force of law unless they are posted on property that is specifically mentioned in State Law as being off limits to those with a Permit/License to Carry. If you are in a place not specifically mentioned in the law that is posted and they ask you to leave, you must leave. If you refuse to leave then you are breaking the law and can be charged.Per USA Carry:
Places off-limits when carrying:
1. Any place prohibited by federal law (e.g. federal offices or courthouse)
2. Any property of public school grades kindergarten through 12, unless the firearm remains inside a container in a locked vehicle
3. Any public building that prohibits ALL weapons which posts guards and permanent metal detectors at all entrances and requires all entrants to surrender handguns to security personnel before entry
Friday, July 20, 2012
See, the Problem was Lax Laws
Oh, hamburgers. This is more
apologia for additional gun control. ATF made no attempt to track the
weapons. And as for his final comment on gun bloggers seeing a
conspiracy, it was an agent who came up with "padding statistics," not
the other way around. [Read]
There's a Lesson in Here Somewhere
The hypocrisy of these Mandarins, who live in bodyguard envelopes whenever they venture out of their designated Green Zones, knows no bounds. [More]Vanderboegh notes some insincere empathy.
Also, as an addendum to today's GRE, did you know there's a Brian Ross who's a registered sex offender?
'Tea Partier' Jim Holmes calls ABC tie-in on Batman shooting ‘blatantly lazy’
[W]hy they chose to run with such a statement before properly vetting it has some wondering if media bias played a part, particularly noting the exchange took place with Democrat operative-turned-"newsman" George Stephanopoulos. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes those rushing to dance in blood are apt to slip in it and fall.
This Week on Gun Talk Radio
This Sunday, Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation (http:www.saf.org), Rick Patterson of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, National Gun Rights Examiner writer David Codrea (www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/david-codrea), Seattle Gun Rights Examiner writer Dave Workman (www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-seattle/dave-workman) and rocker and activist Ted Nugent (www.tednugent.com) drop by Gun Talk to discuss the U.N. Arms Treaty, stories you need to be paying attention to, and more. [More]
I'm scheduled for the start of the 3:00 pm (Eastern) segment.
UPDATE: Tom Gresham just posted this podcast on the Colorado shootings.
Dark Night
The important element:
[Via j.galt]
UPDATE: See?
She immediately expressed concern that her son may have been involved.What the blood-dancers and opportunists will focus on:
"You have the right person," she said
The gunman never had to reload. Shots just kept going, kept going, kept going," one witness told ABC News.
[Via j.galt]
UPDATE: See?
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We're the Only Ones Standing Off Enough
Another public servant previously deemed more trustworthy than you and me when he wore the magic costume...but I guess I shouldn't judge until I've wriggled a mile in his straitjacket. [Read]
Does somebody want to tell "Authorized Journalist" and self-styled "Star Reporter" Bill McCleery that it's been a few years since IMPD issued "service revolvers"?
Does somebody want to tell "Authorized Journalist" and self-styled "Star Reporter" Bill McCleery that it's been a few years since IMPD issued "service revolvers"?
This Day in History: July 20
Capt. William Richardson Davie in command of his Patriots attacked and captured a British supply column a few miles from the fort. Davie carried off as much of the supplies he could and burned the rest. [More]
Thursday, July 19, 2012
ATF damage control on whistleblowers raising new concerns
[I]t looked to some like ATF may have been taking its legal obligation more seriously than previously recognized. But the operative phrase is “looked like,” because some "in the know" maintain the appearance is calculated and deceptive, and that this fits an established and cynical pattern of abuse. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report consults someone who knows how to read between the lines.
The Gun Offender Registry
Maryland’s attorney general ruled in late June that the list must also be made public. [More]Yeah--just like we do with perverts!
Hey burglars and home invaders--want to know where you're practically guaranteed to find a gun?
I can't believe everyone involved in this is actually that stupid--many of them, yes, but there is calculation at work here, too, by those who not only don't mind seeing people get killed when their policies go into play, but who are counting on that to advance their agenda.
Just like with Gunwalker.
[Via Kate B]
"The Second Amendment is My Gun Permit"
No it's not.
I just saw that stupid quote again in an email solicitation and was reminded about how much it bugs me when people say it, because those who haven't thought things through believe it and then use it themselves.
I just saw that stupid quote again in an email solicitation and was reminded about how much it bugs me when people say it, because those who haven't thought things through believe it and then use it themselves.
We're the Only Ones Forging Ahead Enough
According to documents filed in the case, from October 2007 through mid-December 2011, Klotz embezzled a total of $43,190 from a Confidential Human Source (CHS) fund that is used by the FBI to develop information about criminal activities. Klotz submitted 66 false CHS payment receipts on which he forged the signature of at least one of seven special agents of either the FBI or the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. [More]Over four years...?
Say, that's some control system they've got there...
I wonder if anyone else has taken advantage of it?
Reese Family Update
Here's an update to yesterday's column. A family spokesperson is pleased with the results of yesterday's court proceedings, and believes the defense did a great job discrediting the prosecution's case.
What's important is whether or not a jury, which does not have the same loyalty or emotional investment, will feel the same way.
What's important is whether or not a jury, which does not have the same loyalty or emotional investment, will feel the same way.
We're the Only Ones Speedy Enough
The driver got out of the vehicle and Fowler drew her weapon, and she then recognized him as Officer Marc Thompson, who laughed and said it was a joke. [More]Haha. Good one! Especially the getting fired part.
I'll bet the wives just laughed and laughed.
Still, why no ticket?
[Via Kevin Starret]
The Knockout Kings
So will suggesting that certain conditions warrant escalating alert and response preparation levels get one pegged as less than tolerant? [Read]
I hope so.
I hope so.
Learning from the Past...Or Not
"We have cancer patients, Iraq War veterans and Nobel Prize winners all forced to undergo rigorous security checks before getting on an airplane," said Rogers, "and at the same time, ten years after 9/11, there are foreign nationals in the United States trained to fly just like Mohammed Atta and the other 9/11 hijackers did, and not all of them are necessarily getting a security background check." [More]Along with the open border and the sieve that passes for port security, this kind'a makes me wonder about credit claims for why we haven't had a major terror attack on our soil since 9/11.
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