A Quick Word About Today's Lunatic Decision in IL

Yes, I've seen it the news.

I'm going through it, plus consulting with some lawyers on a few questions it brings to mind.

One thing I saw on page 16 of the decision that made me laugh:

Apart from the usual prohibitions of gun ownership by children, felons, illegal aliens, lunatics...

The House and Senate have voted to strike that last word from U.S. law.

Reese emergency release motion to be heard next week

Lawyers for Rick and Ryin Reese, New Mexico gun dealers imprisoned without bail for well over a year, “filed a motion to release them until their sentencing date,” a source close to the case informed supporters this morning. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report wonders if they'll be home for Christmas...

There Will Be Blood

Really? [Read]

Figures this guy has a 17% positional intersection with NRA.

Twitchy has more.

SHOCKING NEWS!

"Authorized Journalists" lie about firearms dealers to prejudice their audiences/readers and advance an anti-gun agenda!!! [Read]

Gomer?

[Via bondmen]

The Sounds of Silence

This week on Student of the Gun: We quiet things down a bit and work with three pistols equipped with a silencer / sound suppressor. [More]

That reminds me...I'm running low on Chore Boys...

Politics As Usual

Not that anybody, particularly the GOP "leadership" has the stones or the will to do a thing about it, or that the "Authorized Journalists" aren't giving it the same treatment that has worked so well to protect their interests in "Gunwalker"... [Read]

And not that the GOP "leadership" will offer and push any serious proposals to fix any of the conditions that will soon lead us to a critical mass where the Dems won't have to play any more tricks. 

Nor is the Canadian Experience Unique

As noted yesterday, this is my shocked face.  [Read]

You learn something every day though: I didn't know the Canadians banned "Orientals" from owning guns in WWII.  I'll have to look into that in my copious free time, and see if anybody's done a comprehensive write-up...if anybody knows anything about that, feel free to leave a link.

Now Where Am I Going to Get My Sea Turtle Boots From?

I guess poachers. [Read]

They've always been a pretty reliable source of supply for those gorilla hand ashtrays...

Any bets that the money trail from this new economic opportunity will lead back to some of those "unanimous" voters?

It's Not Easy Being Red

“These people, where are they coming from?” [More]

We keep trying to tell you: We are everywhere.

And we will not disarm.

License to Kill

Isn't that how the antis define situations like this? [Read]

I hope the homeowner had the presence of mind to clam up when he "was detained for questioning."

We're the Only Ones Going to Meet Our Maker Enough

A former Florida police officer was scheduled to be executed Tuesday for the murder of nine people in a 1986 rampage over three months. [More]

Max recalls Florida didn't enact it's uniform concealed carry law until 1987.

Calling All Traitors!

Show the world you're a proud insurrectionist, as condemned by "our men in the gun ban camp":

Go here for details on how to purchase yours.  I'll also keep the click through up in the sidebar until Kurt says "Enough!"

I note a ridiculing CSGV fanboy over at Vanderboegh's post on this lamely trying to apply Alinsky RULE 5, and note that Kurt beat him to the punch with these patches and it sounds like he knows it.  I don't let trolls in here, which typically results in anonymous posts calling me a coward that I laugh at until they finally give up in frustration--it's wonderful how someone can waste their time when they're paid with grant money, no? But then again, at least it keeps them from doing anything effective, not that they'd know how.

This Day in History: December 11

In the battle of Long Cane, which occurred December 11,1780. Colonel Clarke commanded the American forces and had 14 killed and seven wounded. Colonel Allen commanded the British force of 450 and had three killed and three wounded. The handle of a broken sword has been found near Long Cane creek where the Federal bridge crosses the stream. Everything indicates that this battle was fought at what was then the Long Cane Ford on the road from Ninety-Six to the present Abbeville by the Calhoun highway. [More]

Anti-gun politician demands renewing ban on non-existent gun

Rep. Israel's agenda is obviously not to keep someone from slipping through airport security... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a headline-grabbing opportunist trying to slip something past what the Founders deemed necessary security, armed Americans.

No Wonder They're Politically "Liberal"

Not that I think we should cede that word to 'em...[Read]

The Chicago Way

That favor allowed Trotter to get a city permit to carry a concealed handgun, with some restrictions ... Allpoints Security has been actively supporting local political candidates with close to $50,000 in contributions over the past decade. Trotter collected $500 of that money. The firm also has a contract to provide security at city libraries.  It is worth a reported $735,000 dollars. It expires next year. [More]

And we would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for that idiot Trotter.

Forget it Jake. It's Chi-Town.

Still, just for yucks, read  about the professional standards and ethics.

[Via Jess]

We're the Only Ones Providing a Window of Opportunity Enough

Burglary Suspect Arrested, Escapes In Police Car [More] 

So long, suckers!

[Via William T]

Sporting Purposes

I was thinking about writing this up, but Kurt beat me to it in his ongoing mission to induce CSGV enuresis. [Read]

Vanderboegh also has some pithy observations (and a tangentially relevant Disney cartoon), as does The Captain's Journal.

Armed American Radio Recap

Last night's program is now posted on the AAR website. Host Mark Walters' guests included sports photographer Barry Markowitz and George "Mad Ogre" Hill, along with yours truly. Discussion included a recap of the police holiday tips fiasco, gun laws in Hawaii (with some potential breaking legal news), the Costas flap and lots more.

• 12-09-2012 Hour 3 (Round Table)
• 12-09-2012 Hour 2
• 12-09-2012 Hour 1

Listen at your leisure.

Now That's Just Beautiful

It's great when knowing your rights works. [Watch]

It sure beats when it doesn't.

I went to the original YouTube site and saw this was originally posted in May. I don't recall if I commented here at that time or not and don't have time to check--but even so, it's a lesson well worth revisiting.

[Via Thaddeus Fendon]

Invictus, Commie-Style

We are the masters of your fate:

We are the captains of your soul.[Read] 

And sorry to bother you twice in one day, Gomer, but we need you again.

[Via Jess]

Privileged Information

The word "privilege" appears nowhere in the text of this opinion piece.  [Read]

So why is it included in the title?

WVU Tools

That's equivalent to ordering him not to use a university-issued hammer to drive nails.  And these people call themselves "educators." [Read]

Just Say "No"

To "home rule"... [Read]

That is, unless it's something they want.

Right, like we're going to abide by a national New Jersey benchmark.  They might as well write an editorial titled "Stop Plate Tectonics."

Vested Interests

What was that reason an armed response against the Aurora maniac would have been useless again...? [Read]

[Via Brian W]

Home Improvement

Sounds like their time would be better spent getting their own damn house in order instead of worrying about what's in ours. [Read]

[Via Mama Liberty]

How Piers Morgan "Respect[s] the Second Amendment"

I’d Remove Every Gun in America [More] 

Any questions?

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Dope Enough

... and in Furious Mike Paradise, at that. [Read] 

[Via Herschel Smith]

I Want to Show You Something. It's My Shocked Face.

Gun registry proven worthless [More]

Gomer?

[Via Harvey]

"Assaulted" Update

Big push to wrap filming [Read] 

As you can see, the money was needed and is being well spent.

Burn, Baby, Burn

Let it burn. [Read]

Someone who knows how ought to do a YouTube parody.

I'm reminded of the story of the farmer and the leopard.

[Via Scott J]

More Senseless Gun Deaths

If only they would disarm you and me! [Read]

[Via William T]

Obama Silent

Why shouldn't he be? [Read]

The guy's only a "former" Marine, and we know how this administration feels about both active duty service members and veterans with guns.

Besides, ain't the Big O itching to get to Hawaii and enjoy the spoils of victory (while he whines that Republicans are spoiling it for him because mean ol' John Boehner isn't sucking fast enough)? Good Lord, he actually has invited us to "crank up [our] heaters, play some Hawaiian music, and enjoy online 'The 2012 Obama Hawaii Vacation'."

At least he had time to bow to another America-hater.

[Via Brian W]

A Recent Drift Towards Vitriol

We are concerned about a recent drift towards vitriol in the RSN Reader comments section. There is a fine line between moderation and censorship. No one likes a harsh or confrontational forum atmosphere. At the same time everyone wants to be able to express themselves freely. We'll start by encouraging good judgment. If that doesn't work we'll have to ramp up the moderation. [More]

So we can't call you dumbasses for ignorantly, and without any vetting, publishing a satire hoax that happened to fit your agenda?

Not that it matters--the domestic enemies over at the Daily Kos will pick it up and run with it regardless.

Alinsky RULE 5, you see... 

Demanding an Apology

I went ahead and signed it because people I support asked me to.  [Read]

I've been told MAIG has a petition on this working in the opposite direction that's outperforming this effort. I wouldn't take that as a sign of anything more than most gun owners I know don't give a #@!* what Bob Costas and Jason Whitlock believe other than to expose them for the ignorant media bigots that they are, don't see an apology happening after hearing their post-outrage commentary, and wouldn't believe the sincerity of one were it to be offered, because it would truly take a total reversal and conversion on their parts, which ain't gonna happen.

Incentives

Police departments explore gun confiscation for profit [More] 

And on the ever-present other hand:

Crouch said he is concerned that selling low-quality, cheap weapons to gun dealers makes them accessible to criminals. “Citizens who are looking for a gun for self-defense or recreational use would not be interested in these guns,” he said. “That only leaves someone that would likely use it for something of illegitimate means.” 

Or maybe somebody's who's poor and doesn't have the benefit of a tax plunder-funded gun of their own?

A Prohibited Person?

While it would be tempting to view this as karma, the greater danger it poses is what we ought to focus on.  Besides, how many times have we seen "interfering with law enforcement" and "resisting arrest" used to justify all kinds of thuggish revenge?  [Read]

There is an assertion from a New Jersey "Only One" here that merits future exploitatoin:

In general, people who inherit weapons and are unfamiliar with their use and value but want to sell them should contact a licensed gun dealer, who could arrange their transport and sale, he said.

"It’s a safety issue," said Jones...

If that's the case, why do antis continually host those stupid "buy backs" where they encourage people who don't know the first thing about firearms to handle and transport them?

We're Bringing the War Back Home

No, I'm not talking Lilly Lamont in "Babes in Khaki."

Mike weighs in on that armband contest we talked about.

"Gun Hypocrisy"

Or, just give up, bite the bullet and shoot yourselves. Make us gun control enthusiasts happy. [More]

Alrighty then. That's some "libertarian."

When the Balloon Goes Up

There's a new click-through graphic over in the left sidebar for BalloonGoesUp.com, run by Ron Larimer, who's been blogging about "training, tactics and gear used by civilians to prepare for the likely challenges we will all face" since October 2011, and who "decided to expand the mission of WTBGU! to include providing the best gear available for training, competition and preparing to survive the 1st 72 hours after a critical incident" this past August.

Go ahead and tour the site, spend some time looking at what he offers, and importantly, how he thinks. If you like what you see and are in the market for what he's got, you might as well get it from someone you think merits your business.

By way of full disclosure, I've decided to give becoming an affiliate a try, meaning I'll get a modest referral commission to help fill feral sons Uday's and Qusay's gruel bowls on orders originating from WoG.  They're holding their bellies and eying a trembling Humphrie the Wonder Pig as we speak.

This Day in History: December 10

Your Excellency will, I presume, have received before this reaches you, an Act of Congress of the 4th of last Month, calling on the several States, for specific Quantities of fish and Salt Provision - Flour, Salt, and Rum for the Army, and directing all the above articles, except the fresh meat, to be collected and deposited at such places in each of the States, as should be judged most convenient by me. This communication I should have done myself the honor of making somewhat earlier, had not the greater part of my time, since the receipt of the Act, been taken up in arranging & visiting the Hospitals, and Winter Cantonments of the Army. [More]

Armed American Radio Tonight

The show airs from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern.  I'll be joining host Mark Walters at 8:30 to talk about grassroots actions centered on the Woodstock PD holiday tips correction.  Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America will be on in the second hour, and the Roundtable discussion will take place as always at 10, where, as time and the flow of conversation permits, I hope to be able to get in points on Piers Morgan and muskets, as well as Gary Grindler and a wholly unnecessary concession, and whatever else comes up.

There's always more to talk about than time in which to do it.

To join us, go to the AAR website to find a station near you or to listen via live streaming.

Woodstock police amend holiday tip list following gun owner uproar

The department responded swiftly, amending their holiday shopping tip to now read: "9) Do not leave your firearms unattended within your vehicle." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report  shows a quick turnaround on a blunted tip.

GRE on WBAL

From J Doug Gill:

Bring lawyers, guns and money... tonight on my Friday edition of WBAL Radio's "1090 at Night" we'll talk about the anti-gun idiocy in the wake of Javon Belcher with National Gun Rights advocate David Codrea... Hassan MrPolitics Giordano joins me to discuss the arrest and continued incarceration of blogger James MacArthur... and let's spend an hour or so bah humbugging, bitching about Kate Middleton news and dissing political correctness.... 9 - midnight, 1090 AM and wbal.com... http://www.wbal.com/

There's a "Listen Live" link for those out of area.

A Perfect White House Invitee

Kill those f***ing Yankee... [More]

Sounds like he'll be in perfect company.

Let's Start a New Conspiracy Theory

Darrell Issa's home robbed of $100K in jewelry [More] 

Is it really unfair to wonder if they took anything else?

The Current Crop of Authorized Journalists

We catch a glimpse of it here:

But somehow or other, someone decided that needed to be cropped out here and here and here and...

[Via Steve in TN]

Police tip for holiday shoppers to leave guns at home irks radio host

"9) Leave you [sic] firearms at home. Thieves will take them turning the situation dangerous." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report gives some ignorant and arrogant "Only Ones" a well-deserved lump of coal in their holiday stocking.

Golden Parachutes

There is no reason to believe that Grindler deceived Attorney General Holder about this or any other matter, and it is frankly curious that Chairman Issa and Senator Grassley are accepting this farfetched explanation. [Read]

GE-RONIMO-O-O-O!!!!

Bob Owens surveys the drop zone.

[Via W³]

Win Fabulous Prizes!

Time for another contest update. [Read]

A Foolhardy Reaction

Asian World Market owner recalls scaring off robbery suspect with gun [More] 

What an idiot. Doesn't she know the safest course is to just give them what they want?

[Via bondmen]

Well Doesn't That Just Figure

State Sen. Trotter's Gun Not Registered, Prosecutors Say [More]

Gun criminals for gun control!

What an apt replacement for Jesse Jr.

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

Keep electing 'em, morons.  That's the best thing you can do to make the whole sorry mess implode on itself.

[Via bondmen]

The Ones That Didn't Get Away

In September, an ABC News investigation revealed that 381 TSA officers had been fired for theft between 2003 and 2012, including 11 up to that point this year. [More]

I can't help but wonder how many they haven't caught.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Ending a Tense Situation Enough

Of course, we're also the "Only Ones" who created that tense situation in the first place ... [Read]

Me, I'd like to know the name of the snitch.

You've read this, right?

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones a Driving Force Enough

During the trial, the jury heard testimony that Spellman's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit. [More]

One of Furious Mike's Finest...

Any guesses if this was the first time he drove in that condition (while armed?) and if full pension still applies?

[Via Parrothead Jeff]

Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship Revisited

Tonight, on American Trigger Sports Network's Shooting Destination Night ... [Details]

No Hypocrisy Here

Ms. Kane should be applauded for standing up to the gun lobby ... [More]

Applying their "logic" to other rights, I wonder if they would also be inclined to write "Ms. Kane should be applauded for standing up to the speech lobby..."?

Actually, yeah, I guess they would.

No Stone Left Unturned

With over ten years of experience in stability operations and the current legal exceptions to the PCA,the author does not see a reason the military could not function in a law enforcement capacity in joint operations with civil law enforcement authorities or as a lead federal agency with the appropriate training and oversight to project civil authority into the United States’ ungoverned spaces… [Read]

Gosh, I feel "enhanced" already.

Maybe I ought to hold a "Design an Armband" contest ...

This Day in History: December 7

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.

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.

Particularly if the Reese family had truly been involved in doing what the government accused them of doing …? [More]

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...

Sheer Lunacy

House follows Senate, votes to strike word ‘lunatic’ from federal law [More]

Nuts.

[Via Mack H]

Unconditional Surrender

All that's left is Weepy begging for mercy... [Read]

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"

U.S.-Approved Arms for Libya Rebels Fell Into Jihadis’ Hands [More]

See? First National Parks, then Amtrak, then "Gunwalker" and now this!

[Via Jess]

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.

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

A "one stop shopping" site that links you to all recent Gun Rights Examiner articles... [Read] 

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..."

Jeez, nice characterization, "Authorized Journalist" Amye Wright. [Read]

I was going to focus on the shooting noise complaint, but you just stole the spotlight.

[Via Carl S]

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.

50/50?

More like 51/50, if you really believe the most important consideration is the plumbing. [Read]

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:

"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.

Big Media pile-on against 2nd Amendment

WND gave a much-appreciated link. [More]

This Day in History: December 6

[More]

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]

The Best Minute-and-a-Half You'll Spend Today

Watch and share.

This guy's good.  He's got more.

It's a Wonderful Life

Every time you buy a gun, a CSGV fly gets its wings pulled off. [Read]

If You're on Twitter

...why not pile on?

Here's what this one is about.

[Via NewsBusters via Michael G]

How Do You Say "Har!" with a Texas Accent?

From American Trigger Sports Network:

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

Manly Men

The Captain has a confession to make. [Read]

I once got in touch with my feminine side. I told her to get me a beer.

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...?

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!

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.

Warhawks!

Sounds like a team of cartoon heroes, doesn't it?

How pathetic is the reality?

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?

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]

The Tower of Babel

Reaching to the heavens... [Read and observe]

Good thing none of it is real!

[Via bondmen]

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]

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.”

Wonder why? [More]

GOA shares its thoughts and requests a simple action, which I took:

I know some of you won't, and will come up with reasons, like you don't want to be on a list--as if you're not already -- or that it won't make any difference.

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.

Forget it, Jake

It's Chi-Town. [Watch]

And they say there are no stupid questions. Of course they are.

"Very Smart"

This administration's minions reflect its leader's soul. [Read]

Very full of hate. Very Dangerous.

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

The future of the network is important to the broadcast news industry, which is critical to the political health of the nation. [More] 

Yeah, why, if it hadn't been for CNN, we'd all still be in the dark about this ...

Oh, wait ...

This Day in History: December 4

Washington then decided to try the Quaker gun trick. [More]