Nothing can be more wretched and distressing than the condition of the troops, starving with cold and hunger, without tents and camp equipage. Those of the Virginia line are, literally, naked; and a great part totally unfit for any kind of duty. . . . [More]Also, my Dad, who would have been 92 today, got a surprise "birthday present" that would result in him going to Guam and his older brother to Guadalcanal.
Friday, December 07, 2012
This Day in History: December 7
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Unnoticed pieces in Reese case form puzzling picture
“What triggered the decision for the Columbus smuggling crew to send at least some of their straw purchasers all the way to the small Chaparral store instead of one of the largest gun stores in the state right up the road?” the article asked.Today's Gun Rights Examiner report tries to tie together some loose and confusing threads, and all it ends up with are reasonable doubts...hey...wait...
Particularly if the Reese family had truly been involved in doing what the government accused them of doing …? [More]
EXCLUSIVE: Give Them What They Want?
Give attackers what they want? What if, after you bare your throat and cede all decision-making to remorseless reptiles, you find out what they want is you? [More]"Give Them What They Want?" is my latest "Rights Watch" column for GUNS Magazine.
More Proof that Obama's Not "Anti-Gun"
Gray Lady Down
“There is no getting around the hard news that the size of the newsroom staff must be reduced,” Ms. Abramson said in the letter. [More]Gosh. If this keeps up, it could really put a dent in the supply of Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist anti-gun subversion...
Wild Fire Burns Twice
If you read nothing else today, take ten minutes and read this account by Elias Alias of Oath Keepers of an arrest and courtroom appearance in Montana. Fascinating stuff. [Read]
It ain't over by a long shot, and as you'll see, the Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist "Authorized Journalists" are coming down squarely in favor of distorting things against the individual and for the benefit of the state, so it's important that as many people as possible be exposed to the truth, lest injustice be allowed to succeed in darkness.
It ain't over by a long shot, and as you'll see, the Fourth Estate Fifth Columnist "Authorized Journalists" are coming down squarely in favor of distorting things against the individual and for the benefit of the state, so it's important that as many people as possible be exposed to the truth, lest injustice be allowed to succeed in darkness.
We're the Only Ones Multi-Lingual Enough
A black man fired at the end of his 18-month probationary period as a Pennsylvania state trooper says he was wrongly let go for false claims that he didn’t properly write reports, and sometimes used “Ebonics” in doing so. [More]You didn't want to work there anyway, my homie.
There's a place that appreciates your unique talents.
[Via William T]
GRE Article Watch
These links were posted over at Constitution Watch over the past few months, which will soon be returning to its original commentary purpose.
I'll put out reminders about this site from time to time, and have created a click-through in the left sidebar you can check whenever you like.
"In Other Recent Crime..."
We're the Only Ones Not Very Frisky Enough
"Is it fair to say something was missed?" we asked Harris County Pct. 3 Constable Ken Jones. [More]That's a nice way of putting it.
Spewing My BS
I received an insulting comment on my Piers Morgan column:
Shall we see if Mr. McKee's "critique" that I am lying about this has merit?
The transcript is here, and also includes, just so we know that no mistakes have been made taking statements out of context:
I hope that clarifies where the BS and lies are spewing from.
The transcript is here, and also includes, just so we know that no mistakes have been made taking statements out of context:
"Talking Points" has long felt that criminals who use handguns should be punished more harshly than they are now. In fact, all gun crimes in America should be federalized and that includes illegal possession.You can watch and listen for yourself -- and give special attention to what he says at around 1:28 and 1:43 in:
I hope that clarifies where the BS and lies are spewing from.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Military personnel gun rights surface in defense appropriations amendment debate
While some, like CNN founder Ted Turner, see an increase in military suicides as “good” because, as he told Piers Morgan (naturally), that will somehow pave the way for a more enlightened United Nations world policeman, people who are actually sane can debate on the effects of removing firearms from people committed to killing themselves, and the danger for abuse if government is allowed to essentially, by documenting such matters in its records, compile a list of active duty firearms owners, and in apparent contravention of funding proscriptions against such a database established by current law. That’s a discussion that needs to happen in the light, not behind closed doors. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes some people have a rather peculiar way of thanking other people for their service.
Can I Be an Honorary Terrorist?
I don't hunt, but I'd still like to get on the watchlist. [Read and laugh]
How Do You Say "Har!" with a Texas Accent?
Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship Texas Carbine, Corpus Christi, Texas Host James B. Towle and the Trigger Sports TV crew attend the Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship at Texas Carbine, the new shooting club in Corpus Christi. Watch as fast and challenging stages and great weather made for an unmatched event!
Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 604 PRST/ Dish /Network 240 HUNT)
Showtimes
Wednesdays
2:00pm PST
5:00pm EST
Thursdays
10:00pm PST
Fridays-Shooting Destination Night
6:00pm PST
1:00am EST/ 9:00pm EST
Who Has the Final Say on Guns in Schools?
The final say? Those who are going to bring them there do. [Read]
We're the Only Ones Helping with Gun Violence Enough
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson announced Wednesday the city will hire 25 police officers within the next 6 months. The hope is that the additional manpower will help with the city's gun violence problem. [More]Yeah, especially with 13 of Cleveburg's finest on suspension for pumping out 137 rounds at unarmed suspects, they're going to need all the help with that they can get.
Hey, at least we're not Detroit.
We're the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough
Forget it Jake. It's Chi-Town. [Read]
That's funny. We know the name of the dog, of the owner, of the eyewitness... somehow or other, the "Authorized Journalist" failed to include the names of the brave public servants out there risking all to prote... uh...just what the hell is it they are doing out there...?
That's funny. We know the name of the dog, of the owner, of the eyewitness... somehow or other, the "Authorized Journalist" failed to include the names of the brave public servants out there risking all to prote... uh...just what the hell is it they are doing out there...?
A Haslam Exclusive
That's a pretty neat trick, being able to exclude and "compromise" others from the free exercise and enjoyment of their rights. [Read]
If he gets his way, he -- and those who go along with him -- will own the results.
Thank goodness no one has excluded or compromised on Bill!
If he gets his way, he -- and those who go along with him -- will own the results.
Thank goodness no one has excluded or compromised on Bill!
They're Serious
Not just gun control, but bridge control and window control and rope control and plastic bag control... [Read]
These hive insect fools are actually serious!
I thought it might be a joke at first, but they're serious.
These hive insect fools are actually serious!
I thought it might be a joke at first, but they're serious.
Just Imagine!
Yeah, and imagine what he could have done had he obtained box cutters, or fuel oil and fertilizer, or -- and this is really scary -- gasoline! [Read]
Oh no! We can't trust anybody!
What the @#%*s in the water cooler there at the Courant?
Oh no! We can't trust anybody!
What the @#%*s in the water cooler there at the Courant?
Imaginary Friends
That's a cardinal sin in "Authorized Journalism," making sources up. [Read]
Dammit, these people are being paid to make up facts.
[Via Parrothead Jeff]
Dammit, these people are being paid to make up facts.
[Via Parrothead Jeff]
This Day in History: December 5
“At La Petit Fort, near this site, a battle was fought on December 5, 1780 between American forces under command of Lt. Thomas Brady and Jean Baptiste Hamelin and British forces under command of Dahreau de Quindre” [More]
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Piers Morgan tweets Second Amendment technology ignorance
There’s an old saying and truism “when in Rome, do as the Romans do,” meaning a visitor should adapt to where he is, and not try to force others to adapt to his foreign ways and customs. A British national and subject of the Queen like Morgan, who enjoys the added privilege of U.S. media visibility, and who abuses his influence to subvert the rights and customs of a culture that has welcomed and rewarded him, will naturally provoke a sentiment asking why he doesn’t go back to where he came from if he doesn’t like it here. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner retort basically tells subversive foreign twit Piers Morgan to go roger himself.
Take Action
The Washington Post headline pretty much says it all: “Obama backs [Harry] Reid’s filibuster reform effort.”GOA shares its thoughts and requests a simple action, which I took:
Wonder why? [More]
You may be right. But friends asked me to do a thing that was easy, that only took a minute, and that didn't cost me anything, and I figure I can gladly give that to them on the chance we might make a difference. That beats any excuse to do nothing that I could possibly come up with.
And if you want to do even more, feel free.
Issa parrots the unknowable as Holder deputy abandons ship
How the IG has been able to determine that with certainty, and why Issa accepts it with full faith are unknown. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes an unproven conclusion being promoted from a seemingly unlikely quarter.
We're the Only Ones in Need Enough
I know we're supposed to be about less powerful government around here and all, but you've gotta admit, there's something to be said for being able to order anyone proposing this to be dragged out and crucified. [Read]
Speaking of Bastions...
...here's one of sanity, and it comes from some of Belcher's teammates. [Read]
The Last Bastion
Monday, December 03, 2012
Whitlock turns up personal attack on gun owners, calls NRA ‘new KKK’
Imagine had a high-profile white media face of News Corporation attacked a black organization devoted to the Constitutionally-enshrined Bill of Rights with lies, and then publicly and militantly libeled them as black supremacists in front of a national audience. Imagine if that had the effect of outraging millions of good Americans unfairly smeared as racists -- and audience members, advertisers and investors, at that. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report fires back at a lying headcase -- and gives you a way to ask his boss if he employs white bigots without repercussions, too.
Education Professional Seeks Help On Defensive Gun Use Curriculum
Those are worthy goals—first developing a marksmanship curriculum, and also making a point of educating young minds on real-world occurrences that demonstrate the practical, life-saving benefits of an armed citizenry. And it’s vital to encourage the next generations to embrace their firearms heritage, lest the anti-gunners win their long-term goals simply by waiting for the current one to die out. [More]Here's my latest AmmoLand post. Help out?
A Question for the Network
Workman covered it this morning.
So did Tom Gresham.
I did a brief post last night, pointing out in comments that all NFL facilities are so-called "gun free zones."
Tom recommends sending an email protest to help@profootballtalk.com.
I wish I could say NBC execs are asking themselves "What did Bob just cost us?" but I don't have much faith that televised football addicts will care enough to alter their viewing habits. I don't get it, but then, I'm obviously not the guy they market to.
If I were, I wouldn't need to write columns like this.
UPDATE: Come on, join in--it's easy and it's fun, and best of all, it evidently generates a demand on these fascist media pigs' resources.
So did Tom Gresham.
I did a brief post last night, pointing out in comments that all NFL facilities are so-called "gun free zones."
Tom recommends sending an email protest to help@profootballtalk.com.
I wish I could say NBC execs are asking themselves "What did Bob just cost us?" but I don't have much faith that televised football addicts will care enough to alter their viewing habits. I don't get it, but then, I'm obviously not the guy they market to.
If I were, I wouldn't need to write columns like this.
UPDATE: Come on, join in--it's easy and it's fun, and best of all, it evidently generates a demand on these fascist media pigs' resources.
Precision Guidance
Well that's pretty cool. [Watch]
[Via Thaddeus Fendon, who observes "Interesting. Looks like it compensates for an unsteady shooter. But I doubt it can dope wind like a human."]
[Via Thaddeus Fendon, who observes "Interesting. Looks like it compensates for an unsteady shooter. But I doubt it can dope wind like a human."]
One of the Dumbest Answers I've Ever Heard
The head of the CIA was compromised. Of course that poses a greater national security risk. [More]
A Shot in the Dark
Sara Schastok, president and CEO of the Evanston Community Foundation says, "Of course, no one is under the illusion that people who intend harm as a way of life are necessarily going to turn in their guns." [More]Of course not. The illusion is entirely in the media-abetted pretense that hollow hucksters like you are community leaders who should be listened to, and that "Only One" McGinn is anything but an opportunistic elitist fraud.
Note to any local gangbangers busted with a weapon on Dec. 8 before 3 p.m.: Insist you were going to get your flu shot and were relying on the "No questions asked" promise.
[Via Jess]
Get In the Zone
The gun-free zone! [Read]
Or don't.
I don't know if they post against customers as well, but I find their policy against employees to be typical corporate risk management cowardice über alles [who put those bloodless weasels in charge?.
Now that they've made sure their policy has been advertised so thoroughly, they've created such a dangerously attractive environment for predators that I can't justify the risk of putting myself in it, armed or not.
[Via William T]
Or don't.
I don't know if they post against customers as well, but I find their policy against employees to be typical corporate risk management cowardice über alles [who put those bloodless weasels in charge?.
Now that they've made sure their policy has been advertised so thoroughly, they've created such a dangerously attractive environment for predators that I can't justify the risk of putting myself in it, armed or not.
[Via William T]
Talking Guns
Yesterday's interview with Kate Krueger is now online, to tune in at your leisure. [Listen]
Staying Safe
Tom Gresham provides some holiday reminders in this special Gun Talk Radio bonus podcast. I must admit his idea of carrying a whistle does seem a more effortless plan than mine, that if I ever need to make a really loud, high-pitched shrieking noise, that's what my assailant is for. Anyway, this is good, simple, common sense stuff, particularly for those who may not consider such things, that is, probably over 90% of what you see ambling obliviously plugged in or with phones glued to their heads at shopping centers and malls... [Listen]
[Via Neil W]
[Via Neil W]
This Day in History: December 3
On December 3, 1780, Major General Nathanael Greene took formal command of the Southern Theater of the American Revolutionary War in Charlotte, North Carolina. [More]
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Timeline appears to conflict with agent’s testimony in Reese case
If, as reported by Gallagher, the agents investigating the Columbus trafficking case knew of a Fast and Furious tie-in from over two years before that testimony, and had actually “refer[red] to the Fast and Furious investigation by number,” and if the Luna Tea Party Patriots restatement of the pretrial proceedings is an accurate representation, the statements given by Valles would appear to pose a conflict and merit closer examination for, at minimum, context. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at some evidently revisionist history -- in the courtroom.
Radio Flyers
- I'll be rejoining Kate Krueger Talking Guns this afternoon at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) for our regular start-of-the-month discussion on KFNX News Talk Radio (1100-AM), Phoenix. If you're out-of-area, click the "listen live" link.
- As usual, Armed American Radio with host Mark Walters will air tonight from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern. I'll be joining in during the 10 o'clock "Roundtable" segment. Click here to find a station near you or to access live streaming.
- Yesterday's i Spy program will repeat this evening 7 to 8 p.m. (Pacific Time) tune to KAJO (1270-AM) or if you’re outside of the Grants Pass, OR, listening area, go to www.kajo.com and hit the 'listen live' button at the top of the page.”
UPDATE: Per Mark Walters, "Guests tonight include, Hank Whaley of Penny Gun auction dot com to announce new live on air auction, Trent Cooper,of Crossbreed Holsters, from Hawaii, famed sports photographer, Barry Markowitz, Rob Pincus, you and the Ogre."
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Unnecessary Roughness
Kansas City Chiefs player kills self at Arrowhead Stadium after fatally shooting girlfriend, police say [More]But...but...but...
I guess that screening only applies to the people who foot the bills...
"Fans first"!
Radio show presents ‘stories that cannot be forgotten’
Fast and Furious “gunwalking” and the Benghazi scandal will be the topics of today’s i Spy Radio Show, to be aired today from 11 a.m. to noon Pacific time on KYKN 1430 AM in Salem Oregon. [More]This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report gives a heads up on an incursion of truth into the Pacific Northwest. There's a back story on this: they'd originally approached Mark Walters, host of Armed American Radio, and he deferred and referred them to me. I bring it up because it just gives further evidence of the quality of people I have met in this "animated contest" I'm proud to call friend.
Grassley asks Holder about U.S. Attorney’s gun trafficking case leak
"Has an independent investigation been conducted into what role Paula Burnett played, if any, in her husband obtaining sealed federal wiretap information? If so, who conducted the investigation?" [More]The source material for today's Gun Rights Examiner report came to me late last night and kept me up until after 2:00 a.m. to get posted--it includes a link to Grassley's letter which I posted on my Scribd account.
This is Not Hollywood
Mike H shares his misadventures trying to get his stolen gun back. [More]
Me, I'd name names. Light has an amazingly antiseptic effect sometimes.
I'd also fire a lawyer who didn't return my calls. This seems like an amazingly straightforward case to resolve -- if the FFL can provide proof of sale by serial number, and Mike says they re-sent it after they initially faxed the wrong one, what's to argue?
I wonder if it would be a good idea to sic the ATF on them, tell them this particular officer took his gun, he's proven it's his, it still won't be returned, and he now now fears this guns has been stolen by that officer and wants that suspicion investigated...?
Me, I'd name names. Light has an amazingly antiseptic effect sometimes.
I'd also fire a lawyer who didn't return my calls. This seems like an amazingly straightforward case to resolve -- if the FFL can provide proof of sale by serial number, and Mike says they re-sent it after they initially faxed the wrong one, what's to argue?
I wonder if it would be a good idea to sic the ATF on them, tell them this particular officer took his gun, he's proven it's his, it still won't be returned, and he now now fears this guns has been stolen by that officer and wants that suspicion investigated...?
We're the Only Ones Elitist and Ignorant Horses HindquartersEnough
Just give 'em what they want? What if what they want is us, you moron? [Read]
This Day in History: December 1
Greene instructed the two officers, General Edward Stevens, a Virginia militia officer and Colonel Edward Carrington to “explore carefully the River, the Depth of the Water, the Current and the Rocks, and every other Obstruction that will impede the Business of Transportation.” Greene also ordered one of the men to take a “horse and ride across the Country…to the upper Saura Town, and report the Distance and Condition of the Roads.” [More]
Friday, November 30, 2012
We're the Only Ones Rear-Ended Enough
Bring It On, You Moron
Can you imagine being stupid or racist enough to vote for this addled...thing? [Read]
Has Guam tipped over yet?
Has Guam tipped over yet?
In a Crossbow-Free Zone?
Earlier, Casper College spokesman Rich Fujita said the incident involved a crossbow or another similar weapon, Fujita said. [More]And now they may be changing it to a "sharp-edged weapon"...?
But what about the rules...?
City attorney’s comments spotlight how California gun laws endanger citizens
Here you have a municipal legal official admitting murders are on the rise, criminals are running rampant, a dwindling police force is powerless to prevent it, and the same city and county authorities who have only approved 2,800 people out of over 2 million residents in an area of over 20,000 square miles won’t give their permission to carry the means of defense unless you can satisfy them that your “cause” is “good.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at a place that's morally, as well as fiscally bankrupt.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
DEFENSIVE USE OF FIREARMS: Revised and Updated
From Stephen P. Wenger:
If you have been waiting to purchase autographed copies of my book – for yourself or as gifts – a new shipment arrived yesterday and I'm ready to ship again. Fairly detailed instructions for either purchase with a mailed check or online are posted at the link below. Particularly if the copies are to be use as gifts, don't forget to include the name(s) for the inscription. Feel free to add any appropriate comments, such as “from your friend...” and/or a date other than the one of the actual purchase. If you make your purchase online, you should find ample room for that in the box for the name. Just make sure, if purchasing more than one copy, that it is clear what is to be inscribed in each one. Again, thanks for your support – the small revenue from purchases directly from me helps support both the website and these mailings. (If you are unfamiliar with the book, scroll upward on the linked page.)That would be this linked page...
Not Our Job
Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...
Lord Justice Leveson has condemned decades of "outrageous" behaviour by newspapers as he urged the Government to set up a new media watchdog underpinned by legislation. [More]
You know, "Authorized Journalists." Or over there I think they spell it with an "s" instead of a "z."
We're the Only Ones First-Responding Enough
A 43-year-old state trooper has been charged with larceny, accused of stealing jewelry and cash from the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Route 15 in Fairfield ... [More]I was wondering where the third leg of that spate I'd talked about the other day went...
The Cattle are Lowing
Meat-eaters "easily cheat, lie, forget promises and commit sex crimes," an Indian school textbook for 11 and 12-year-olds writes. [More]I guess an herbivore would tend to think unkindly, if you can call cud regurgitation thinking.
Me, I agree with A no. 1: "You can be a meat eater, kid."
And speaking of A1, tonight's steak night. I need to go get some good mushrooms for that.
Day of Rage
'Author Korwin disavows e-mail scare under his byline'
Veteran Arizona gun rights advocate Alan Korwin, author of several gun law books and a prolific writer, is scrambling to distance himself from what appears to be a rather cleverly concocted fraud that takes something he wrote almost four years ago and makes it look like some brand new sinister scheme he has uncovered. [More]I got an email from Alan the other day about this and was going to write something about it, but Dave Workman beat me to it.
Those of us who keep abreast of such things had our spider senses tingling when the old gun list with the fake front end first appeared, and resisted weighing in until we could verify things--a good rule of thumb I've repeated time and again: Unless an email comes with a link to a credible source, treat it as suspect, particularly if the sender doesn't seem to know what "BCC" is and the last line urges you to "SEND THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!"
Which hasn't kept those who don't keep abreast of such things from rendering snotty, ignorant judgments. I've been relatively silent about the "prags" in recent years, because the flame wars are a distraction, and I figure I'll do my thing and they can do theirs. But this comment demands an apology, and an honorable man would give it, meaning don't expect one anytime soon:
countertop Says:He's more credible than you. And a better man.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:15 am
As credible as the lists author. Or the first “gun rights” group he lists at the end.
I have no problem with bloggers who wish to remain anonymous due to political repercussions to their real lives--some of them can make valuable contributions, and it's not exactly like it isn't a time-honored American tradition. But when they use that anonymity to disparage and insult people who work under their own name, that's just plain cowardly, despicable, and revealing of character, or lack thereof.
Speaking of characters, last time I crossed paths with this Fairfax über alles pole-smoker, the "fairly well-connected lobbyist [and] former trial attorney" recommended that I be sued (which shows how incompetent he is, how he has no understanding of the Bill of Rights and is indicative of why we're in the mess we are with boobs like him having access to politicians) and ended up promising to issue a rebuttal--which he never delivered on.
If you want to reply, "Countertop," you worm, you don't get anonymity here. You lost that privilege when you sniped at a good man from the shadows like the ... what did Vanderboegh call you? ... like the "swinging cod" that you are. Post under your real name and I'll be happy to publicly slap you around like you deserve.
My bet is, if you choose to reply at all, you'll only do it from a safe haven and prove my point.
Direct Links
A gun smuggling operation run by former Columbus town officials had a direct link to targets of the bungled “Fast and Furious” operation run by federal officials in Arizona, according to reports obtained by the Journal. [More]And there's another direct link to DOJ in that case as well.
What's to "negotiate"?
The Thinking Machine
This is a bit before my time, but I did work with similar technology--I recall filling out engineering parts lists on 80-column forms that would then go to the keypunch department to create cards to feed the tape drive mainframe, and then receiving the resulting (massive) tractor feed-printed indentured bills of material/exploded product structure tab runs...that and everybody smoking cigarettes in the office... [Watch]
Damn the Principles, Full Speed Ahead
While I have concerns about the "Sportsmen's Act" and he supports it, John Richardson's endorsement of holding fast to principles is exactly right. [Read]
It's amazing, the hostility that inflames some ostensibly on "our side" who are so quick to abandon them in order to score a perceived benefit. Nothing comes without a cost.
It's amazing, the hostility that inflames some ostensibly on "our side" who are so quick to abandon them in order to score a perceived benefit. Nothing comes without a cost.
Sounds of Silence
Proponents say there's no reason to ban the devices that screw onto the muzzle of a firearm to catch the blast and muffle the sound of a shot. Not only do they prevent hearing damage, supporters say, they also reduce noise pollution. [More]So why just for Fudds? And why the damn tax?
This Day in History: November 30
Although appearances are not very flattering at present, I hope they will in time become more so. Patience, prudence, and perseverance sometimes effect much. It is in my opinion very important that no dissatisfaction be expressed in America at the conduct of Spain. Complaint and disgust can answer no good purpose, but may be productive of many disagreeable consequences. A cautious silence is the more necessary, as I am confident that there are persons in America who would make a merit of collecting and transmitting the sentiments of Congress, or members of Congress, on subjects interesting to the views and objects of persons in power here. [More]
Thursday, November 29, 2012
‘Long overdue’ Whistleblower Protection Act signed into law
“What effects will that have on information being suppressed so the public never finds out about it? What would have happened had this been in effect for the Fast and Furious guys? And what is the likely impact on future Clean Up ATF dialogue?" the source was asked. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks a gift bill in the mouth. I hope it's supporters are right to view this as something to celebrate.
They're Making a List and Checking it Twice
CSGV's "Traitor's List," that is...
We already know my "boss" Mike is on it.
So are Kurt and I:
I have a ready-made signed confession list for them from a bunch of extremists -- aging white males, at that -- who signed onto the insurrectionist language "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends,
it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it ... when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the
same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism,
it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and
to provide new Guards for their future security."
And then, of course, there's "progressive icon" John F. Kennedy...
And "progressive icon" Hubert H. Humphrey...
But that was than and this is now. If you believe the right of the people to keep and bear arms has a last resort purpose of keeping enemies foreign and domestic in check, and of resisting tyranny no matter from where it comes, then you, too are on their enemy's list.
Meaning they would like to see you arrested, tried, convicted and executed. But first you need to surrender your guns.
We already know my "boss" Mike is on it.
So are Kurt and I:
And then, of course, there's "progressive icon" John F. Kennedy...
And "progressive icon" Hubert H. Humphrey...
But that was than and this is now. If you believe the right of the people to keep and bear arms has a last resort purpose of keeping enemies foreign and domestic in check, and of resisting tyranny no matter from where it comes, then you, too are on their enemy's list.
Meaning they would like to see you arrested, tried, convicted and executed. But first you need to surrender your guns.
Yep, I Don't Even Have to Read It First
Die, Traitors, Die!
Kurt notes those who would eviscerate the Second Amendment have no use for the First, either. [Read]
What a surprise--they brook no dissent. Yeah, I'll be surrendering my guns to these hive insects real quick.
I actually look at Ladd & Josh as our men in the gun ban camp, and would like to see more "gun control" supporters contribute to, that is, squander their money on CSGV -- they're such obvious barking loons and so utterly inept at making anything but childish noise, they act as a drain on limited resources that might otherwise be applied against us by a more competent threat.
Of course, my track record of backing such groups is about as good as my success at picking presidents...
Remember the last one I endorsed, "Handgun-Free America"?
Neither does anyone else.
What a surprise--they brook no dissent. Yeah, I'll be surrendering my guns to these hive insects real quick.
I actually look at Ladd & Josh as our men in the gun ban camp, and would like to see more "gun control" supporters contribute to, that is, squander their money on CSGV -- they're such obvious barking loons and so utterly inept at making anything but childish noise, they act as a drain on limited resources that might otherwise be applied against us by a more competent threat.
Of course, my track record of backing such groups is about as good as my success at picking presidents...
Remember the last one I endorsed, "Handgun-Free America"?
Neither does anyone else.
Occam's Razor
So the simplest explanation is they have to do something with their money? Really? [Read]
I guess that makes more sense than wondering if they're preparing a haven for after an expected major conflict...?
I guess that makes more sense than wondering if they're preparing a haven for after an expected major conflict...?
Revisionist History
Federal Court of Appeals Misstates Georgia History to Subvert Second Amendment [More]These guys have a dishonest agenda? Say it ain't so!
Ed Stone adds an important dimension to the recent bit of judicial activist right-to-carry subversion.
A Public/Private Partnership
That'll teach 'em to be compliant inmates! [Read]
Let's see, you compel them to be there and then you compel them to surrender all rights while you set your indoctrinators loose on them. I'm actually surprised more don't snap.
[Via Plug Nickel Times]
Let's see, you compel them to be there and then you compel them to surrender all rights while you set your indoctrinators loose on them. I'm actually surprised more don't snap.
[Via Plug Nickel Times]
A Departed Son, Father, Husband and Great Patriot
Alrighty, then, we can just forget that little "3 a.m. home invader" thingie... [Read]
A River in Egypt
Imagine that -- the guy who helped jump the tracks praising the engineer... these stupid ******* have learned nothing -- except how to walk away from the twisted wreck with the contents of the mail car safe. [Read]
The Latest Fad
Apparently there is no correlation between single motherhood and homicide. [Read]
"Scapegoated"? Gee, no agenda there.
And progressive "Authorized Journalists" are happy to jump on the bandwagon.
See?
Well hell, some sociology professor said it, I believe it, that settles it.
Except the graph seems to assume a specific demographic enjoys co-equal credit for a trend, no? On the flip side, the same ideologues like to point out America is the most "violent industrialized nation" or some other line of bilge as if there aren't millions and millions of peaceable gun owners who get along just fine, thank you, with lower crime rates than those in "gun-free" Japan, and that it's from some concentrated populations where the majority of the problems emanate from.
What I don't see is the percentage of people convicted of violent crimes correlated with those who come from either broken homes or homes that were never whole in the first place. And it also seems extremely simplistic to draw any conclusions from such a narrow data set that--and one that does not account for changing conditions and effects years down the road.
Before drawing any, I'd like to see someone do a serious correlation of high violent crime areas and low ones, and factor in, among other things (like government subsidization), the single female head of household demographic. Not that I'm representing myself as a competent statistician or the following example as the final word, but I would like to see someone who is address this on a larger scale: Take a low violent crime rate city and a high violent crime rate city. Now look at the percentage of single female parent households.
Case in point, I did a post some years back using the 2000 census to compare that metric in relativley low-crime Seattle to relatively high-crime Milwaukee, and observed:
Sure, there are plenty of other factors, including income, education, relative population ages, race, etc., and no one is saying just having "a man" around is the answer--unless he is a good and caring man. But all of these considerations are why you need someone who knows how to identify and crunch all the right numbers to come up with models that can best approximate the reality.
And that's why everybody jumping on this latest bandwagon is not only wrong, but those doing it know it is, and they're manipulating opinion to advance an agenda. Because, ultimately, what they really want to do is keep us from looking at the impact of policies they espouse on populations most directly affected by and responsive to a continuing history of destructive government policies.
That way, they can keep on keepin' on the road to collectivism, and growing the dependency vote.
I'd like to see somebody like John Lott take this topic on.
"Scapegoated"? Gee, no agenda there.
And progressive "Authorized Journalists" are happy to jump on the bandwagon.
See?
Well hell, some sociology professor said it, I believe it, that settles it.
Except the graph seems to assume a specific demographic enjoys co-equal credit for a trend, no? On the flip side, the same ideologues like to point out America is the most "violent industrialized nation" or some other line of bilge as if there aren't millions and millions of peaceable gun owners who get along just fine, thank you, with lower crime rates than those in "gun-free" Japan, and that it's from some concentrated populations where the majority of the problems emanate from.
What I don't see is the percentage of people convicted of violent crimes correlated with those who come from either broken homes or homes that were never whole in the first place. And it also seems extremely simplistic to draw any conclusions from such a narrow data set that--and one that does not account for changing conditions and effects years down the road.
Before drawing any, I'd like to see someone do a serious correlation of high violent crime areas and low ones, and factor in, among other things (like government subsidization), the single female head of household demographic. Not that I'm representing myself as a competent statistician or the following example as the final word, but I would like to see someone who is address this on a larger scale: Take a low violent crime rate city and a high violent crime rate city. Now look at the percentage of single female parent households.
Case in point, I did a post some years back using the 2000 census to compare that metric in relativley low-crime Seattle to relatively high-crime Milwaukee, and observed:
Just look at the comparison between "female householders, no husband present" (8.09% vs. 21.07%).Lather, rinse, repeat. Does anyone really think there's no correlation?
Sure, there are plenty of other factors, including income, education, relative population ages, race, etc., and no one is saying just having "a man" around is the answer--unless he is a good and caring man. But all of these considerations are why you need someone who knows how to identify and crunch all the right numbers to come up with models that can best approximate the reality.
And that's why everybody jumping on this latest bandwagon is not only wrong, but those doing it know it is, and they're manipulating opinion to advance an agenda. Because, ultimately, what they really want to do is keep us from looking at the impact of policies they espouse on populations most directly affected by and responsive to a continuing history of destructive government policies.
That way, they can keep on keepin' on the road to collectivism, and growing the dependency vote.
I'd like to see somebody like John Lott take this topic on.
This Day in History: November 29
After the winter of Valley Forge, Black slaves and free men were welcomed into the American Army. [More]
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