Seeing as how "progressives" are childish, why not? [More]
I think their socially-conscious white privileged parents ought to show more solidarity and commitment, and accompany them to where the action is for a real protest.
[Via Florida Guy]
Friday, December 12, 2014
To Die For
"Progressive" Anti-Lifers certainly want to make things convenient for someone who might want to force them into that position.
If You Can't Trust Anti-Gun Environmentalcases, Who Can You Trust?
Do Not Call
But, depending on where we live, I could get the government to roust and maybe even kill you, and possibly even collect a reward for it, not to mention eliminate a turf competitor, in complete anonymity!
Yep-- both in my county and the one over.
Kind of like requiring an ID to vote is racist, but for going to a James Taylor for Obama concert, it's not.
America. What a country.
"Of Course, that Law Didn't Stop the Shooter"
What has not been generally reported is that a combat veteran had an opportunity to immediately stop the shooter. The veteran, who wishes to avoid publicity, served two tours in Afghanistan as an Army Infantryman and qualified expert in rifle and pistol earlier this year. He had a clear shot at the attacker, but because of the prohibition on campus carry, was not allowed to carry on campus. [More]Florida Carry is supporting a Campus Carry bill. That means they need your help.
We're the Only Ones Privileged Enough
This is a privilege that is issued by the Arkansas State Police. [Watch]Any reason we don't know the criminal oath-breaker's name, so that those of us so inclined can tell him what we think of him? Aside from "Authorized Journalist" SOP?
[Via Steve D. Jones]
ASK and Ye Shall Receive
Ann Barnhardt joins us again for a special edition of the Andrea Shea King Show! [Listen]
Coming Soon, to a Neighborhood Near You
I can't wait to bring over some coffee cake. [More]
I don't suppose anyone's done one of those environmental impact statements they always require from those of us they want to discourage...
I don't suppose anyone's done one of those environmental impact statements they always require from those of us they want to discourage...
We're the Only Ones Tired of You Idiots Enough
We're the Only Ones 'Converting' Enough
"If it was you or I, we would call it theft," Rodriguez said. "But it's called conversion." [More]I see fanatics enforcing the doctrine of the all-powerful state are at it again. You know, "Convert or die."
So His Mom Can Give Him a Hug
Some things are so broken they cannot be fixed, at least without tools. We can't have enough knowledge from one "news" account to know if that's the case here, but something is obviously haywire, and his physical capabilities are going to grow, as will a hormonal cocktail coursing through his veins. At a minimum, some sort of custodial imposition is called for, and it's not for a matter of time, it's for a matter of validated restoration of trust.
One other thing that's always bugged me: "The boy."
The Associated Press generally doesn't identify juveniles who are accused of crimes.Why not? If some defective-for-whatever-reasons little reptile down the street is burning kittens, I want to know about it. I'd think parents of young children living nearby would also benefit from that information, if only to be more aware and better able to keep theirs away when he's let out of his cage and is once more free to stalk among them, as so often happens under the present system.
We've seen the same phenomenon time and again with stories that identify suspects and victims by name, but then give "Only Ones" privileges and refer to "the officer."
And as long as I'm on a tear about names, I'll add how unfair it is for the media to shield the names of rape accusers. We're supposed to have equal, not preferred protection. The presumed innocent until proven guilty suspect has his name and reputation dragged out in front of everyone, and it's not like modern "feminists" want any truck with "patriarchal" gallantry and chivalry. Then, of course, we have the sterling examples of Tawana Brawley, Lena Dunham, et al...
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Shell Shock
Chanute elementary student suspended for spent shell casing [More]"Progressive" public school administrators -- is it any wonder we love them so?
This is the mindset:
"Get in your safe place now."
Where the hell is that, and how would this herbivorette know?
Look at the brainwashing these hive insects are subjecting children to, with "drills" like this. Talk about politically-driven programming of paranoia into young minds not equipped to evaluate the reliability of information being forced on them by "authority" figures. And talk about a useless "adult" that parents are abdicating their most precious responsibilities to.
[Via jlj]
We're the Only Ones Provocat... Uh... Undercover Enough
[More]
Hey wait a minute-- I thought if cops saw someone out of uniform with a gun they'd shoot first and ask questions later...
Isn't that what Garry said?
[Via Florida Guy]
Republicans leaving anti-rights restoration provision in appropriations bill
The prohibition on relief funding remains in the ATF expense section of the bill. The section beginning on page 139 notes “That none of the funds appropriated herein shall be available to investigate or act upon applications for relief from Federal firearms disabilities under 23 section 925(c) of title 18, United States Code.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the Stupid Party giving up even simple stuff in its baffling quest to accommodate the Evil Party.
Attention 100 Heads Life & Casualty Company
The crow flies at midnight. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
The package has arrived safely.
"Who ARE These Guys?" Redux
CCRKBA cries "Foul!" over a lack of transparency we find ourselves temporarily dead-ended on. [More]
Who's Torturin'?
We're enhancin' interrogation techniques! [More]
I guess folks at PBS don't watch much "Star Trek"...
I guess folks at PBS don't watch much "Star Trek"...
HATEWATCH!!!
I did find this interesting:
However, a number of the state’s leading anti-gun control organizations, including the National Rifle Association and Alan Gottlieb’s Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation, have declined either to endorse or participate in the rally.You lairds think staying on the hill on horseback above the fray and treating with Longshanks on your own, while rougher men do battle without you, is the way to lead?
How'd disassociating themselves from / discouraging "radicals" standing up to evil work out for the "reasonable" Judenrat?
Call to Action
[More]
Friends like Mike Vanderboegh are traveling great distances and enduring a physical and financial toll they can scarcely afford to show support.
I wonder how many area gun owners who could easily get there won't...
Doing What Works
State Department 'stonewalling' requests for Hillary Clinton's files [More]Don't worry. They'll turn up when she's in a position where they can no longer hurt her.
Give that gal a Liberty Medal! (Jeb's doing what works, too.)
A Demographic to Win Over
Over the past two years, blacks’ views on this measure have changed dramatically. Currently, 54% of blacks say gun ownership does more to protect people than endanger personal safety, nearly double the percentage saying this in December 2012 (29%). [More]One would think there would be natural allies against "amnesty" as well.
So how to overcome self-defeating, overwhelming support for gun-grabbing politicians...?
Also see Workman's take.
What Will it Take?
In response to comments:
- I'd say you're probably right. But why not do comparatively easy things now and avoid all those dead "ants" if possible, especially if some of those may be us or our loved ones?
- Were that the only factor, I'd not be so cynical. But appeals have reached untold numbers of gun owners nationwide, including from having been shared on Twitter by activists with thousands of followers, and after this last push, the number now stands at a whopping "52." That's indicative to me of wider-spread apathy. Any guesses as to how many fewer have ponied up a contribution?
WarOnGuns regulars: What concrete, real world actions have you taken? What will you do today? What will you do tomorrow? And the day after...?
To those who don't and won't lift a finger, an equally valid definition of insanity is not doing anything over and over again and expecting different results.
To those who don't and won't lift a finger, an equally valid definition of insanity is not doing anything over and over again and expecting different results.
This Day in History: December 11
Congress are equally affected and alarmed by the information they have received that the Legislature of your state at their last meeting have refused their concurrence in the establishment of a duty on imports. They consider this measure as so indispensable to the prosecution of the war, that a sense of duty and regard to the common safety compel them to renew their efforts to engage a compliance with it; and in this view they have determined to send a deputation of three of their members to your state, as expressed in the inclosed resolution. [More]
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Nevada gun rights group says Secretary of State ignored petition laws
For Democrat and former Bill Clinton intern Miller, having motivation to reverse the sufficiency ruling without being compelled to is uncertain at best. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes what's a little thing like the law, when Bloomberg money and Democrat interests are so darn compelling to an ambitious politician?
Florida open carry case tests recognition of bearing arms
The anti-gun group’s website notes it was founded “in memory of ... Torrey Donnell Manuel, who lost his life due to a senseless act of violence.” Further explanations on the circumstances of that act are not provided, nor is any further clarifying information apparent from search engine results. Co-founder Angela Williams maintains “she also lost 13 additional family members to gun violence in Palm Beach County, Florida.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes scapegoating good people for the actions of the bad makes for lousy news and lousier laws. Let's hope a glaring denial of rights leads to a positive change. And beyond hoping, let's work to make it happen.
Meanwhile, Over at the NBA
Oh, wait, this is the other NBA... [More]
Is that anything like the other NAMBLA...?
Is that anything like the other NAMBLA...?
And let's kick their asses for stealing our domain name![Via Mack H]
We've Got Ours
Screw the rest of you riff-raff. [More]
I'm trying to figure why Seattle protesters don't target those neighborhoods. Can you imagine what would happen if security-for-the-rich offed some "unarmed gentle giant"?
Think the guys doing easy duty for an extra paycheck would stick around if things really went to hell, and word got out what about all the lucrative -- and defenseless -- targets of opportunity conveniently already gathered into enclosures?
I'm trying to figure why Seattle protesters don't target those neighborhoods. Can you imagine what would happen if security-for-the-rich offed some "unarmed gentle giant"?
Think the guys doing easy duty for an extra paycheck would stick around if things really went to hell, and word got out what about all the lucrative -- and defenseless -- targets of opportunity conveniently already gathered into enclosures?
We're the Only Ones Procuring Enough
The indictment alleges that in order to buy firearms at reduced prices for personal use or resale Mavia devised a scheme to falsely certify that the firearms would be owned by the Bel Aire Police Department and would be used for law enforcement purposes. [More]Looks like they went a step or two beyond Abramski, and we know how that turned out.
[Via Jerald R]
Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't
If he says, "No," he is lying to a police officer, which is a crime. If he answers truthfully, "Yes," he has just incriminated himself. So what's a person to say? [More]Seems to me Haynes v. U.S. would invalidate the requirement to self-report, and might even be used to toss evidence from a search based on such refusal. Of course, I'm not really a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV...
What It Takes
Legal Insurrection wins FOIA suit over David Gregory gun law non-prosecution [More]That's because the "government" in DC is a bunch of goddamn criminals, including the chief of police. So it's not like a citizen can just ask them a legitimate question and get a straight answer, because they know they're a bunch of goddamn criminals.
I know. I tried doing it the easy way. And again.
But Lord help you if you're not one of the elites.
Bunch of goddamn criminals... telling US what to do.
[Via Michael G]
Yeah, Right, "Molon Labe!"
The enemy likes it that way.
Which means even fewer are actually doing anything to help. So much for the vaunted power of "grassroots." No wonder some of our "leaders" feel compelled to compromise. It's not like the ones doing the loudest bitching ever raise a finger to help with the heavy lifting.
But hey, we can no doubt count on costless anonymous internet bravado to win that next civil war for us! I can't think of a better way to guarantee one than doing nothing now to use the considerable resources still at our disposal.
Nope, It's Not DC
Why would that be?
This Day in History: December 10
They say the underlying intent in making the populace sport rosettes, as the drunkards had done, was to have all the pensionaries murdered, recall the Duke of Brunswick, conclude a separate peace with the English, take charge of the nation, and so on. [More]
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
Nevada accepts Bloomberg ‘gun control’ ballot measure despite irregularities
“There’s plenty of time to challenge the certification,” Turner noted in response to Miller’s decision. “We’re probably going to end up in court.” A complete statement regarding the group's reaction was posted Tuesday evening. [More]This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the first hurdle has been overcome, and provides the point of contact for erecting new ones. The question now becomes who will help? Not from Nevada? Would you rather wait until it's your sector being invaded by troops fortified and emboldened by another victory?
Thanks to You, It Works
We're the Only Ones Serving and Protecting OurselvesEnough
A New York police officer, arrested in South Florida for allegedly trying to buy drugs, is facing cocaine trafficking and weapons charges. [More]Somebody tell Liberty-Lynchin' Patrick those Florida cops lifted a finger at one of his guys.
[Via Neil W]
Unintended Consequences
Sen. Kurt Schaefer, who sponsored the constitutional amendment, has filed a court brief saying it wasn’t meant to invalidate the felon gun-possession ban. [More]Why not? If he's "safe" enough to roam freely among us,why should it matter? And if he's not, just to be consistent, when would you let Leo here out?
[Via bondmen]
And They Say There Are No Stupid Questions
Is America's gun culture putting pressure on police to shoot first? [More]I knew this was mostly our fault, because that's the same argument Garry McCarthy uses to justify murdering pesky citizens exercising their rights.
That's what they do in "progressive" societies, don't they?
Standing Up
And what if activists let every club and range and dealer in Oregon know if they do not help out, their lack of support will be noted and made known?
There ought to be a list of criteria for businesses to fulfill, after which they can be listed as preferred for patronage -- and another for those who are no better than collaborators. Kind of a "seal of approval" or some such...
We're the Only Ones Unrecorded Enough
There’s only one apparent reason for imposing a higher penalty on people who record police in particular: to make people especially afraid to record police. [More]Isn't that the whole point?
It would help if articles like this made it convenient to determine who voted for this police state enabler, so that we the people could hold them accountable. If I weren't in a hurry to handle another priority, I'd go looking.
[Via Florida Guy]
Who ARE These Guys?
That's something I'm trying to look into. [More]
First I've got to find out where they're registered. News accounts make it sound like a DC operation, and I don't see anything listed with various secretaries of state in likely places like New York. Naturally, the DC corporations website differs from every other I've tried in terms of offering an intuitive way to do an entity search -- perhaps it's there but not obvious to me. In the interim, I've sent this, not that I have high hopes it will be responded to:
My guess is we'll find a familiar name behind it -- one with an MO of hiding from the media until he wants something, at which point they all line up to give him all the free advertising a grassroots-trampling billionaire could ask for.
Oh, and Barbara Bollier? There's literally no difference between your public position and Barack Obama's.If I lived in Kansas, I'd make you a special project. Let's hope gun owners there do, and tell doctrinaire "Republicans" they can offer acceptable candidates or they can go to hell.
First I've got to find out where they're registered. News accounts make it sound like a DC operation, and I don't see anything listed with various secretaries of state in likely places like New York. Naturally, the DC corporations website differs from every other I've tried in terms of offering an intuitive way to do an entity search -- perhaps it's there but not obvious to me. In the interim, I've sent this, not that I have high hopes it will be responded to:
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Oh, and Barbara Bollier? There's literally no difference between your public position and Barack Obama's.If I lived in Kansas, I'd make you a special project. Let's hope gun owners there do, and tell doctrinaire "Republicans" they can offer acceptable candidates or they can go to hell.
Hogan's Zeroes
Hey, you got what you wanted. Why pay after you've been serviced? Besides, the other guy's wasn't as clean.
Naturally, "An NRA representative did not comment on the new word from Hogan." Hey, what could he possibly add?
A Victim of White Privilege
Obviously a casualty of discrimination...[More]
Anybody remember stoop tag? Even as a kid, I always thought it was just about the dumbest game, instinctively chafing at phony imposed protections from the penalties and rewards of competition. This reminds me of that, except instead of stooping when about to be caught, these "adults" just yell "Racist!"
I'm sure real racism victims of the past would have totally identified with Whitaker's plight, and not thought he was pissing on a struggle they died for in the name of shallow personal motives.
Anybody remember stoop tag? Even as a kid, I always thought it was just about the dumbest game, instinctively chafing at phony imposed protections from the penalties and rewards of competition. This reminds me of that, except instead of stooping when about to be caught, these "adults" just yell "Racist!"
I'm sure real racism victims of the past would have totally identified with Whitaker's plight, and not thought he was pissing on a struggle they died for in the name of shallow personal motives.
This Should End Well
Obama Deputies Free 30,862 Foreign Criminals [More]Who needs a Reichstag fire when you've got thousands of smaller flames?
Gassing Mascots
Several thousand people, some dressed as animal characters, were evacuated from a Hyatt hotel in suburban Rosemont when an “intentional” chlorine gas incident at the hotel, which was hosting the Midwest FurFest convention, sent 19 people to hospitals early Sunday. [More]I'm sorry, I know freedom provides for all kinds and it's not right for one man to discourage the pursuit of happiness deemed desirable by another, but I have admittedly limited horizons in some areas and my first thought is, with all the threats out there to those pursuits, "What kind of adult would find this something worthwhile to spend considerable time and money on?"
Evidently this kind (click graphic to enlarge):
Chicago Airport Hyatt Regency? Oh, gosh, it looks like some rule-breakers and scofflaws could have gotten into all kinds of trouble for taking measures to ward off real beasts.
Push to destroy toy guns raises questions media not asking
Matthews is a bit more of a known quantity. The “community activist” formerly served as co-director of Birmingham’s Office of Citizen Assistance under then-Mayor Larry Langford. Langford, in turn, was one of Michael Bloomberg’s “Illegal Mayors” who was sentenced by a federal judge to 15 years for “bribery, fraud, conspiracy, money laundering and filing false tax returns.” [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner reports notes a curious preponderance of criminal Bloomberg associates among those who don't even want the rest of us to have BB guns.
This Day in History: December 9
Captain Duncan of your Regiment has preferred a Complaint of Injustice done him by an Arrangement made in Regimental Orders of the 1st of Jany last wherein Captains Goslain, Lee and Selin are appointed to the Command of Companies, though younger Officers than himself I shall be glad you will inform me of the principles on which this Arrangement was made that I may be able to Judge of the propriety of the Complaint. [More]
Monday, December 08, 2014
Last Night on Armed American Radio
Stewart and I were on in Hour Two.Real crime does happen to real people and can visit you where you live, work and play. Mark brings examples of crime in his own neighborhood as a reminder to stay aware. Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers along with David Codrea address the state of affairs in the nation today, Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor and active duty law enforcement officer, Kevin Michalowsk. [More]
Captain's Log
Jump-Starting AZ
The Bradys are staking a claim so Bloomberg doesn't totally overshadow them. [More]
This Kitaeff Kapo appears to be Arizona's answer to Mike Weisser. It looks like he does custom stuff out of his house. Regardless, any gun owner who does business with him is giving aid and comfort.
This Kitaeff Kapo appears to be Arizona's answer to Mike Weisser. It looks like he does custom stuff out of his house. Regardless, any gun owner who does business with him is giving aid and comfort.
We're the Only Ones Afraid Enough
I don't suppose you guys would like our help or anything...? [More]
Gun disability relief funding ban could be challenged in spending bill
If restrictions remain unchallenged, it will recall the many times rules objectionable to gun owners have quietly been allowed to remain in place. Still, there is one change that could be insisted on now, and if it derailed the spending approval process either in a Harry Reid-controlled Senate, or if Barack Obama rejected it, that decision would fall squarely on the Democrats: Congress could, if it wanted to, restore funding to allow for relief of firearms disabilities -- or at least it could after January if it passed a short term resolution and left the long term bill for the incoming majority. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the more we're told things will change, the more they invariably stay the same.
Madres Demanda Acción
We're the Only Ones Searching Enough
Beloit Police Ask Residents To Volunteer To Have Their Homes Searched For Guns -- Chief Of Police Says He Hopes Initiative Can Help Residents Begin Thinking Differently About Guns [More]Remember the old legend that a vampire can only enter your domicile if you invite him across the threshold?
You can send your "invitations" to @BeloitPolice1, message them on Facebook, or just approach Chief Dolt Norm Jacobs directly. Make sure you let him know you fully appreciate just what a Wisconsin Only One who "thinks differently about guns" is capable of.
[Via Keith D]
This Day in History: December 8
The Evening promising a favorable Time, the Troops were upon the point of embarking when a very sudden Squall of Wind from the West, & a heavy rain came on, which prevented the execution of my Design. [More]
Sunday, December 07, 2014
Tonight on Armed American Radio
Messed up on my Tweet and gave the link for last week's (12/7)--here is the correct info for the 12/14 show:
The program broadcasts from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern (adjust for your locale). Click here to find a list of stations nationwide, or here to listen via live streaming.
Mark moves the AAR Crossbreed Holster Studies on site to the classroom in Norcross, GA for a live broadcast immediately upon completion of the Massad Ayoob Group MAG 20 class. Joining Mark "in-studio" for this special event program are guest hosts Massad Ayoob and Gail Pepin with their guests, AAR Regular Contributor, Amber Kunau, Concealed Carry Magazine columnist, Beth Alcazar, David Codrea, Claude Werner, and more!Also, Mark told me later by phone, Rob Pincus will be calling in. Also, George "Mad Ogre" Hill.
The program broadcasts from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern (adjust for your locale). Click here to find a list of stations nationwide, or here to listen via live streaming.
Wahlberg pardon bid ignores outstanding gun questions
The questions those processing his pardon application may want to investigate include, has Wahlberg -- and those providing him with weapons in the course of his acting career -- been in violation of the law on multiple occasions over the years? What would happen to a “prohibited person” of lesser fame, wealth and connections for possessing firearms without receiving a full pardon, and would they have the means to obtain one? [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes anti-gun actors shouldn't be the only ones who can flout "gun laws."
The Handmaiden of Apathy
- It's not part of the "single issue" and NRA should stick to guns: It IS a "gun issue" if those making that charge would actually read the article and face the points it makes. And as shown in yesterday's follow-up, that is exactly what the antis are hoping gun owners will say.
- It's useless to try to get the NRA to do anything: Oh really? That will come as a shock to those of us who dragged them kicking and screaming into Gunwalker, and into scoring votes on Kagan, Sotomayor and Murthy, or who made sure they knew the ruckus that would be raised if they caved after Sandy Hook. Funny how MOST saying that have never tried, or of the ones who have, how many have helped to create outside pressure. A friend tells those who maintain NRA is unresponsive: "They figure they've already got your money, and they figure if you're lobbying them directly instead of embarrassing them publicly and multiplying your effort to hundreds or thousands of other members, then you're not a threat and they've got you in the harmless trap of thinking they give a crap what you think. IMHO, forget lobbying the NRA directly. Forward widely [he's talking about my article] and call the talk shows. That's where the NRA can be pressured, where they can't keep you from directly and indirectly informing other members and donors. There are lots of folks who are donors and annual members who could be pushed to GOA. Only lever on the NRA, only thing they really give a flying F about is $$$,$$$,$$$ and power. If they get too much heat they will be forced to take a position to keep from losing members."
- Someone else quoted the definition of insanity the other day, without ever documenting what it is he has done over and over again, or how a new idea being offered for the first time qualified as a repeat. I'll tell you a same result you can expect every time: Badmouthing as an excuse to do nothing, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy to claim "See? I told you so!" Lather, rinse, repeat. That's what's insane. And toxic to freedom.
I sure hope Mike is right about Three Percent who are actually serious, with all that implies. We're going to need every one of them, because I have no doubt most comment commandos are neither prepared nor predisposed to actually do anything besides bitch and act like anonymous badasses. The enemy is counting on those talking the liberty game to be doing just that, too personally ignorant and weak, disorganized and squabbling to even put on a decent show of strength to peaceably resolve something they all complain about -- while that is still possible.
I've seen too many powerful concepts expire unnoticed in the crib from ideological SIDS instead of growing to their full potential, all of their premature deaths preventable, but all condemned by neglect. That and by infiltrator/disruptors.
A Day That Will Live in My Heart
It was more than a day of infamy.
The man who gave me the love, support and example I needed turned 21.
I miss you, Dad.
The man who gave me the love, support and example I needed turned 21.
I miss you, Dad.
Saturday, December 06, 2014
Other Key Facts
Comment from "Carlos Perdue" under yesterday's GRE:
Looks like the type of "reasoned" sentiment we routinely see from self-styled "pragmatists" arguing limited "political capital," doesn't it? Thing is, a quick click on the guy's DISQUS profile shows other comments including "Another Teahadist meets her maker" in response to a "gundeath" from someone who actually appeared to be one of his. That marks him as a troll, acting out the demonstrable sadist-psychopath / infiltrator-disruptor role that defines such pathetic moral and intellectual defectives.
Still, the comment is not without value -- just as we see editorials and statements by doctrinaire Democrats advising what Republicans should do on this or that issue -- under the guise of being helpfully observant, of course -- what's really happening is they're hoping idiots will be persuaded to put their (and our) heads in a noose. What's obvious is, "progressives" do not want NRA to become more effective by including issues that impact gun rights in the scoring criteria -- and that ostensible "pro-gun" voices discouraging that by crying "Single issue!" (a demonstrably false excuse) are pulling on the same side of the rope as the gun-grabbers.
They can try, but there's no getting around that key fact.
Excellent article. Another key fact, Obamacare passed cloture with exactly 60 votes. Only one Democrat would have needed to be flipped and it never would have passed. On Christmas eve day 2009, the day of the cloture vote, the NRA had 10 "A" & "A+" rated Dems, 2 "B" rated (including Harry Reid), and 4 "C" rated. They could've easily flipped one D for the reasons Mr. Codrea points out. But they followed the establishment Republican/NRA tradition and worked with Reid & Obama to "fix" a socialist program, giving "A" & "B" rated Dems in pro-gun states the necessary cover to vote for it. Doesn't take much searching to find articles with statements like this: "U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wrote the now famous Obamacare gun provision which he inserted into PL 111-148 with the help of NRA President Wayne LaPierre. Why would a Democrat, Senator Reid, do this? When Senator Reid was up for re-election a couple years ago, he (a well known gun advocate) contacted Mr. LaPierre to help him get gun owners to vote for him." The NRA is responsible for the passage of Obamacare. But the NRA can now undo the damage and play the key role in repealing it. For the reasons Mr. Codrea discusses, now that 0-care is increasingly unpopular with the electorate and even anti-gun Democrats like Schumer are showing buyer's remorse, if the NRA does the right thing it could be easier in 2015 to get a 2/3 majority of those voting (e.g. 12 D votes for 66/99), than it would've been to get just one vote to kill it in the first place on Christmas eve day 2009. That's because it may again be the case that all the NRA has to do is flip one vote and the rest will follow, like the cascading fall of the Iron Curtain after Poland legalized Solidarity and it won 99% of the seats up for election, followed by the mass defection of 600 East Germans into Austria at the Pan-European Picnic. Given Zerocare's unpopularity and buyer's regret, it would most assuredly be far easier to get one "A" to flip now than it would've been in 2009, even though there are not as many "A" rated Dems now. But chances are the NRA would get every "A", and some or all "Bs" and "Cs", and indirectly some Ds and Fs, like Schumer. The NRA can be pressured to do the right thing by members, gun rights activists and conservatives calling talk shows, and by quitting NRA and moving to Gun Owners of America. GOA identified Obamacare as gun control and a Trojan Horse confiscation vehicle from day one, still maintains that position, and never fell for the Reid-NRA "fix". Similarly, the NRA is the key to winning the immigration/amnesty issue. The same pressure can be applied to get the NRA to stop indirectly supporting amnesty and excessive immigration. GOA has been alone among national gun rights groups in identifying invasion and amnesty as the great destroyer of gun rights in America, pointing to the tragic immigration-induced loss of California and studies showing that today's immigrants, including Catholics, come from corrupt, anti-freedom, anti-gun cultures and continue to lean heavily Democrat, socialist, and anti-gun after they get here despite craven establishment-Republican his pandering efforts. Others such as Rush Limbaugh observe that "Amnesty is Republican Party Suicide" -- which means it is also permanent gun rights suicide.Those are important factors to include in the mix. Compare them to this bit of "apologia":
Looks like the type of "reasoned" sentiment we routinely see from self-styled "pragmatists" arguing limited "political capital," doesn't it? Thing is, a quick click on the guy's DISQUS profile shows other comments including "Another Teahadist meets her maker" in response to a "gundeath" from someone who actually appeared to be one of his. That marks him as a troll, acting out the demonstrable sadist-psychopath / infiltrator-disruptor role that defines such pathetic moral and intellectual defectives.
Still, the comment is not without value -- just as we see editorials and statements by doctrinaire Democrats advising what Republicans should do on this or that issue -- under the guise of being helpfully observant, of course -- what's really happening is they're hoping idiots will be persuaded to put their (and our) heads in a noose. What's obvious is, "progressives" do not want NRA to become more effective by including issues that impact gun rights in the scoring criteria -- and that ostensible "pro-gun" voices discouraging that by crying "Single issue!" (a demonstrably false excuse) are pulling on the same side of the rope as the gun-grabbers.
They can try, but there's no getting around that key fact.
Friday, December 05, 2014
Anti-gun bigot’s projection shows just who the true ignorant and fearful haters are
Funny, isn't it, how “progressives” represent themselves as caring about the people on the lower-end of the economic spectrum, yet are the biggest cheerleaders the “One Percent” could hope for when it comes to the true egalitarian power sharing that an armed citizenry provides. And it’s curious, how an ideology that once extolled the virtues of “peasants” and “workers,” at least until power was secured, has produced effete snobs who attack the worth and question the refinement of other human beings who do not share their infatuation with degenerate totalitarianism. [More]My latest JPFO Alert notes a self-styled sophisticate, who in true "progressive" Opposite Day fashion, reveals himself to be just another prejudiced, provincial clod.
We're the Only Ones Illuminating Enough
A Denver police officer accidentally fired his gun while trying to turn on a flashlight mounted on his weapon in March, the department's third flashlight-related discharge in two years, records show. [More]I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me.
Maybe that's why Chief White calls for "progress on gun control," questioning why we mere citizens would want the same "no practical use ... soldiers in a war" firearms his trained "light'em up" Only Ones are obviously so much more qualified to handle.
Illuminating, isn't it?
[Via cydl]
Pardoning Pokey Poke
Mark Wahlberg seeks pardon from Massachusetts for assaults committed in 1988 [More]The article seems kind of tame in describing what this guy did. And why would he need a pardon?
Maybe there's something to that "speculation" about him not being able to touch guns in the course of his employment...
Wannabe Gun-Grabbing Hack Admits "Progressives" Lied About Murthy
Obama should deliver on gun control promise [More]And how would he do that?
He can do that by appointing a surgeon general.But wait a sec-- weren't Viv and his supporters trying to allay our fears on his doing just that?
Murthy ... said at the hearing that he believed the surgeon general should focus on areas where there is broad agreement, including prevention of chronic diseases, efforts to curb smoking, and programs to improve diets. And [Sen. Elizabeth] Warren said Monday that the surgeon general has no authority to set gun control policy."Progressives." Opposite Day. Liars.
Is it any wonder we should love them so?
If gun owners demanded it, NRA could lead repeal of Obamacare
That’s where NRA could come in – if Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre and ILA Executive Director Chris Cox wanted it to, or could be persuaded to follow through on. NRA political grades are a powerful tool the politicians in all but incontestable “blue states” vie for, and there are so-called “pro-gun Democrats” in states like Montana who are dependent on them to retain their seats. Even those currently rated lower than an “A” would have powerful incentives not to go into their next election with a markedly lower rating than their challenger. It may even take only one or two “defections” to act like a crack in the dam, convincing balkers that their political fortunes are best served by opposing an administration centerpiece that Americans are increasingly rejecting, with approval at “a new numerical low” providing additional cover for crossing party lines.[More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the power is in "our" hands --where it's always been, if "we" would only realize it and use it.
Give Them an Inch
You can't compromise with totalitarians any more than you can negotiate with terrorists. As their name implies, they want it all. [More]
We're the Only Ones Authorized Enough
Despite their background and prior experience as U.S. soldiers, police, or firefighters, civilians seeking to offset what the police are trained, equipped, fully-relegated, and LEGALLY authorized to do is tantamount to allowing the local boy scouts’ troop to camp out in the battle-torn terrain of Taliban insurgents. Catastrophic results seem imminent.
Respectfully-speaking... [More]You mean anything but "respectfully speaking." Capped by this:
Language on the Oath Keepers’ web site hints at extremism and anti-government sentiment."Progressives."
Opposite Day.
Combine that with "Only Ones" arrogance, and this obnoxious Oswinski character comes off like the perfect tool for the police state. I wonder if there are any orders he would not obey, and if so, how he would justify it.
[Via Stewart Rhodes]
Thanks to You it Works
Now, more than ever, we need your help in defense of the right to bear arms and the right to defense of life, liberty, and property. We simply can't do our work without your financial support. [More]If you're a Florida gun owner, why wouldn't you help? I just don't get people who enjoy the benefits of hard work by others and do nothing to support them. Seems to me, they belong on "the other side."
A "Progressive" Inconsistency
The Background Check Loophole
Hey, I thought these were the guys we were promised would be stopped... [More]
Just in Time for Christmas
A judge of this Court having made a sua sponte call for a vote on whether this case should be reheard en banc, the parties shall file, within 21 days from the date of this order, simultaneous briefs setting forth their respective positions on whether this case should be reheard en banc. [More]Oh, and look:
This sort of “sua sponte” call for rehearing en banc, even without a petition, is a pretty well-settled procedure, though not one that’s often used.It's used a hell of a lot more by black-robed judicial Nazgul than "shall not be infringed," that's for damn sure...
But It LOOKS Like We Seriously Oppose It!
The House of Representatives took its first action protesting President Obama’s executive action on immigration. The bill, which was called “purely symbolic” by critics, is unlikely to be considered by the Democrat-controlled Senate. [More]But what can they do?
Oh, I don't know.
And this, the allegation that it's not really an executive order but a department-level memorandum, makes such an action appear even more doable. I haven't given up on exploring the details, including who would have standing.
A Faith-Based Initiative
"I believe we will remain in charge of the technology for a decently long time and the potential of it to solve many of the world problems will be realised," said Rollo Carpenter, creator of Cleverbot. [More]Ain't it something, Rollo? You believe.
Based on what? Got any empirical backing for that conclusion, or is it actually about as well-defined and measurable, as, say, a religious proclamation, if not even less so? What the hell do you actually know, aside from the fact that there could be a nice paycheck waiting for you some day, and consequences be damned? What does anyone know?
And define "decently long time." What happens then?
When we wanted to carry guns in national parks, some damn "progressive" judge-for-life said we needed to study environmental impacts first. Meanwhile, the engineers and conductors responsible for her ticket on board that gravy train continue to stoke a smoke-belching engine.
I guess I should feel fortunate CERN didn't 'disappear" us in a black hole while searching for the "God Particle."
I don't mean to come off like the "Mr. Scientist" military head in South Park. But as we all know, real science is quite different from agenda (Opposite Day) "science," or as it should be properly regarded, cult doctrine.
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