Monday, April 09, 2018

Persons of Interest

The Department of Homeland Security wants to track the comings and goings of journalists, bloggers and other “media influencers” through a database. [More]
Dare I hope...?

What I'm interested in are the economic fascist technowhores who'll win the bid.

I want to find out what they eat for breakfast.

The ernie Chronicles

Fishing without a license... [More]
If we let him get away with that, why, who knows what he'll want next?

I do question how anyone can make a claim to freely take game when we're not talking about the primordial state of nature anymore, but managed and stocked ecosystems which require funded resources and custodial care in order to coexist in a modern world with competing interests.  I also question making yourself the subject of the hurt -- a "Patton" quote comes to mind.

That said, we could use a few more colorful characters, and if you get passed the initial urge to dismiss "a kook" and go down his rabbithole for a bit, the guy really has amassed an amazing amount of information.

Feel Free to Ask Questions


Not those questions:



Seeking recommendations will result in banishment -- in this case for 30 days.

The Keeper explains:



Proposed Boulder Semi-Auto Ban Repeats Lie Upheld by Faithless Federal Courts

“She added that the proposed ordinance does not strip residents of their Second Amendment rights — which was a fear expressed throughout the public hearing on Thursday — because the Second Amendment doesn’t guarantee the right to an assault rifle.” [More]
What options are left after the truth is denied and the ultimatums are issued?

The Monuments Built By Inaction

The unspeakable could never happen here. [More]

Right?

Yeah, Uh, No

The gun solution [More]
Licensing and other prior restraints ain't gonna fly.

Besides, he doesn't really think the "reducing gun deaths" misdirection is what drives the violence monopolists, does he, or that those who want it all will give anything back without a credible "or else" behind a demand?

[Via Jim S]


Oregon Alert

Come out and learn about the new gun-control initiatives targeted for the November 2018 ballot, including IP43 and IP44. [More]
Kevin Starrett will be speaking. It's tomorrow and free e-tickets are needed due to limited seating, so get them now if you want to attend.

A Good First Step

The proposed legislation, dubbed "Stop Soros" by the government before the vote, is part of Orban's strident anti-immigration campaign targeting Hungarian born U.S. financier George Soros, whose philanthropy aims to bolster liberal and open-border values. [More]
There's a reason they call interests run by the string-pullers "NGOs."

[Via Jess]

So What Are They Doing Out?

Gun owners and NRA members will be the first to admit that there are some people who should not even own a BB gun! [More]
Absolutely. We call such people "inmates."

Oh, the "conservative" site run by Clinton's BFF had something else in mind...?

[Via Felix B]

A Point That Bears Repeating

If the federal government were to repeal the Second Amendment, it would have no effect whatsoever on my RKBA, or yours. [More]
The outrage is that anyone can reach adulthood in this country and need to have that explained to them. The principalities and powers like it like that.

Male Call

A letter to the boys & young men of America. [More]
If you know any who haven't been ruined, let them know they're not alone and that there is a place for them among the just and the brave.

[Via Florida Guy]   

Rule of Lawlessness

There’s no good reason to stop felons from voting [More]
Establishment-approved "conservative" George Will again-- figures he'd wants to give the Democrats even more of an electoral advantage.

If they're going to be set free among the rest of us, there's no good reason to stop felons from owning guns, either. The relevant question is: Can they be trusted without a custodian?

[Via Mack H]

An Idea Whose Time Has Come

[A] 2nd Amendment Restoration Act must be called for, the repeal of ALL Federal gun control laws from 1934 up.  Since Prohibition was repealed in 1933, then it would also seem prudent to save the American tax payer money and call for a disbanding of the BATFE, since chasing moonshiners doesn't really justify their budget, and their other functions could be handled by other agencies. Infringements to the 2nd Amendment on the whims of a bureaucrat, would be the despotic actions of a tyrant. -- WarOnGuns Correspondent Jeffrey D, via email
I agree in principle. I wish I knew how to make it happen. I learned long ago how limited my capabilities to affect political outcomes are.

All I can really control is my will.

I can't stop others from surrendering their birthrights. I will defy and resist their claiming mine to my dying breath.

Back to the Future

California Is The Future [More]
Especially its demographics.

Good thing that has nothing to do with that "single issue."

If it did, ... what's the term they always use? "Rest assured" Fairfax would be screaming from the rooftops. And so would all the "gun bloggers."

I mean, it would only make sense.

Rest assured!

[Via Dave Licht]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

London's Mayor Declares Intense New 'Knife Control' Policies To Stop Epidemic Of Stabbings [More]
No wonder their government doesn't trust those violent Anglo-Saxons with guns.

[Via Jess]

Do As We Say

De Blasio aide busted with gun in car [More]
$90K? For protecting criminals from consequences to make the "law-abiding" even more vulnerable to their predations?

Hey, it's a New York tradition. Along with connections-based patronage jobs.

But it looks like -- now that it's no longer concealable -- that snout may not be long for the trough.

They sure were quick in taking her name off the city website.

Still, who wants to bet the punishment for the judge's daughter won't be anywhere near what you or I would get?

[Via several of you]

In the Old Days, We Used to Call 'em 'Domestic Enemies'

Progressive Illinois Rep. Declares Constitution Means Nothing [More]
Neither do your rights to him, meaning neither does your life.

We Don't Like Your Kind Around Here

Student gov impeaches student for conservative views [More]
They're just prepping for the Big Leagues.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Touching Enough

NYPD chief’s son keeps job as cop despite getting busted for groping woman at Atlantic City casino [More]
Give the kid a break. He's had a lifetime of observing the way things work and seems like a natural.

[Via Michael G]

Captain's Log


Above the Law

According to public records, David Brock’s Media Matters group has ignored important legal requirements for tax-exempt charities. [More]
Hell, that's nothin'. Serve the right interests and you can be exempt from gun laws, too.

[Via Michael G]


Who Wants to Start a Civil War?

H.R. 5410: SAFER Now Act ... To improve public safety through sensible reforms to firearms regulations ... Prognosis: 19% chance of being enacted... It shall be unlawful for a person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a semiautomatic assault weapon... [More]
And the sick thing is, our A-rated "Republican" governor agrees with her.

[Via Roger J]

We're the Only Ones Taxing Enough

US tax agent 'raped intern at gunpoint' [More]
This must be the difference between the pros and us mere amateurs...

[Via Florida Guy]   

And When I Say 'Fight,' I Don't Mean with Shots Fired


Then what's to ultimately stop them? [Watch]

He already said he'd turn his in.

[Via bondmen]

You Can't Have One without the Other

US interest in concealed carry permit training jumps 100 per cent after Parkland [More]
How about interest in defending the right?

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Until Death Do Us Part Enough

He was never charged in Schauman’s death but last year lost a $2 million civil lawsuit accusing him of killing her. [More]
I seem to remember a case with a lot of similarities...

That said, with what's here I see plenty of room for reasonable doubt.

[Via bondmen]

A Good First Step

H 5217 General Bill, By Pitts, Hill and Trantham -  Summary: Secession - A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONVENE TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO SECEDE FROM THE UNITED STATES BASED UPON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONFISCATES LEGALLY PURCHASED FIREARMS IN THIS STATE. [More]
If DOJ implements the new rule to change the definition, it seems like that'll include "bump stocks."

The Ministry of Truth

This bill would require any person who operates a social media, as defined, Internet Web site with a physical presence in California to develop a strategic plan to verify news stories shared on its Web site. The bill would require the plan to include, among other things, a plan to mitigate the spread of false information through news stories, the utilization of fact-checkers to verify news stories, providing outreach to social media users, and placing a warning on a news story containing false information. [More]
And the same "progressive" mob complaints that can get you kicked off social media sites will be used to cause a world of hurt for anyone wandering outside the bounds of state-approved thought.

Totalitarians gonna totalitarianize.

Where Credit is Due?

"Bass Pro just switched credit card processors to Citi/FirstData," a reader who has previously provided reliable tips informed me.  "I don't have to tell you, this is not good.  I don't know if Bass Pro will cave."

I could not verify that claim with a link and note the Bass Pro Shops credit card provider is Bank of America. I replied with that and was told:
There wasn't any public announcement.  The header on the credit card transaction reports say 'Citi Merchant Services provided by First Data Merchant Services Corporation.'  I'm talking about the back end merchant services. When a merchant accepts a credit card for payment, all those transactions go to a processor. The processor clears all the transactions with the issuing banks and takes a percentage called a discount, and deposits the balance in their checking account. Previously, Commerce Bank was the processor, but now it's Citi /First Data.
That prompted me to send an inquiry:


Nothing in the email would have triggered their spam filter and I did not get an undeliverable message, so my presumption is the email was received and the PR folks have unstated reasons to ignore it.

A week ago I sent this follow-up;


I gave them more time. As of this writing, almost two weeks after my initial inquiry and a week after my follow-up, there has been no response. I think I've waited long enough and have tried to be fair. In my experience, the only department more anal than risk management about not saying anything to rock the boat is corporate communications. In this case, their apparent unwillingness to engage and address the query in any form has not served their employer well as it just fuels the feeling that there's something they'd rather their customers don't know.

We go on "presumption of innocence" around here, so I'll ask you to keep that in mind. That said, I tried to get to the bottom of a potential matter of economic interest to gun owners quietly and in the background, and that did not work. That means it looks like to get an answer -- for whatever reason -- they won't respond to me alone.

What Can Brown Do to You?


With a little help from George... [More]

Not that the "moderate Republican" challenger will stoke a fire in gun owners' bellies...

Saturday, April 07, 2018

Federal Judge Exerts Personal Judicial Tyranny in MA Semi-auto Ban Lawsuit Dismissal



Young carries with his opinion the full force of the state, and his is indefensible. [More]
It would have been nice if the complaint had reminded everyone that the Supreme Court has previously recognized the Second Amendment's guarantee for citizens to keep and bear "in common use at the time ...ordinary military equipment … that … could contribute to the common defense.”

Friday, April 06, 2018

‘Dumbest Argument’ is that Gun Owners Get a Pass on Comparable Laws


There are laws against actions endangering and harming others with firearms as well, and any honest analogy would end there. [More]
Frauds count on ignorant marks not recognizing a bait-and-switch scam.

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Hot Tips Will Go Cold


I've got obligations over the next few days that will preclude blog posts aside from announcements for my articles. Please hold off on all news tips and links until Monday. If I get any, I most likely won't be able to do anything with them and it will be a wasted effort on your part.

I'll be shutting down comments for a couple days as well.

Sorry, but meatspace calls.

It’s Getting Harder for Democrats to Deny They’re the Party of Flat-Out Citizen Disarmament


But what about so-called “pro-gun Democrats”? I maintain there is no such thing. Sure, you’ll get politicians in hunting country who appeal to the sport shooter crowd and have to vote a certain way in order to get elected—the Party allows for that so it can increase its power and influence and advance other agenda items. But when you get right down to it, not a one of them will oppose a nominee like Obama or Hillary for president or Sotomayor or Kagan for the Supreme Court, they all support the cultural terraforming of the country in order to gain Democrat voters, and they’ll even betray constituents on guns when it suits their purposes. [More]
Sure, there's no shortage of Republican squishes and even outright enemies, but the ones ready to go for the end game now all have a "D" after their names.

Amber Alert


[More]
I'd change "or" to "and."

They're not mutually exclusive, you know.

Hogg Wild?

DAVID HOGG REDDIT POST CELEBRATES MOSQUITOES KILLING “BILLIONS” OF HUMANS [More]
Because his demeanor has made his public persona so detestable to so many, there's a lot of wishful thinking fake stuff being put out there about this kid. This one looks like a bit more verification went into it, but I still suggest caution.

It's one of those things that's worth mentioning in the hopes that those with adequate investigative resources will use them.


We're the Only Ones Framing Enough

Journalist Michael Picard was illegally detained for lawfully open carrying and filming police on public property. During the illegal detainment, Connecticut state troopers confiscated his phone However, the trooper who took the phone went on to make a critical mistake when he and another officer began to make up stories on ways to frame him even after they admitted to each other that he did nothing wrong from a legal standpoint. [More]
What does it tell us, when no one voiced an objection and counseled moving on?

We're the Only Ones on Track Enough

How an extra GPS tracker on a drug dealer's car unraveled a corrupt Baltimore police force that robbed homeless people and resold confiscated heroin and ecstasy back on the street [More]
Yep, they certainly appear to be a lot more trustworthy to have a gun than you and me -- just ask any anti.

[Via Dave Licht]

175 Traitors

Cosponsors: H.R.5087 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) [More]
Every damn one is a Democrat.

Subversive sissy Cicilline's been whoring for media attention on this for years. FWIW, this piece of treason still only has a 1% chance.

Not to say the next exploitation of the right "gun-free zone" couldn't bring a stampede or panicked "moderate" Republicans over...

[Via Roger J]

Preemptive Surrenderers

ANJRPC has received reports of gun owners abandoning their (currently still legal) 15-round magazines at gun stores and other venues, under the mistaken belief that their property has been banned under A2761 - legislation that would prohibit magazines that hold over 10 rounds of ammunition. But the bill has not been signed into law yet - it has only passed in one house of the legislature. [More]
The Germans aren't even here yet and the French are already waving their white flags. Well, I guess we know who we can't count on...

[Via Felix B]

Brian Aitken's Pardon Celebration


Saturday, April 14 at 1 PM - 4 PM ... RTSP - Range, Firearms & Training 961 RT-10, Randolph, New Jersey ... Join Brian Aitken as he comes back to New Jersey for the first time since being Pardoned by Governor Chris Christie earlier this year. GlockStore and Spike's Tactical will be presenting Brian with his first firearms since his guns were confiscated over 9 years ago. [More]
We've talked about the ordeal this man was forced through many times over the years.  I don't have time to go back and recode prior posts for links, but if you want to read any of the old Examiner stuff, run the url through the Wayback Machine.


Our 2A Pals -- Until They're Not

House Republicans put the safety and lives of teachers and students at risk by killing Rep. Byrd's school grounds legislation. [More]
But...but...but...

[Via Felix B]

In the Eyes of the Law

A weeklong disciplinary hearing in Richmond involving multiple allegations of professional misconduct by Richmond attorney Joe Morrissey ended late Friday afternoon with a three-judge panel announcing that it was revoking Morrissey’s law license for the second time in his career. [More]
That ain't all the contemptible sumbitch ain't fit to be.

[Via Mack H]

Keeping Stories Straight

“Rubio’s gun bill should be a public embarrassment as well as a personal embarrassment to him,” Norton told The Associated Press. [More]
Which one?

[Via Mack H]

Prove Me Wrong

LEON COUNTY COMMISSION TO VOTE ON “GUN SHOW LOOP-HOLE” - THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE PUBLIC HEARING [More]
I figure if the requisite number of gun owners gave a damn, the building wouldn't be able to hold them all.  As is, my bet would be only a relative handful will even send an email.

[Via Florida Guy]   

It Takes a Village

Deerfield Bans Semiautomatic Weapons; Residents Face Steep Fines [More]
Naturally:
Law enforcement and retired law enforcement are exempt from the ban.
And all the Supreme Court has to do is nothing.

I looked at the soft, well-heeled "trustees" and can't help but wonder if proximity to Chicago may someday lead to a readjustment of attitude along with the realization that it's too late and they have only themselves to blame.

[Via Steve T] 

A Better Way

Utah Gun Exchange plans video hosting service after YouTube changes policies on guns [More]
Unlike deranged Iranian vegans, peaceable gun owners look for ways to deal with ideological cleansers that don't involve the initation of force.

[Via 
Felix B]

A Workaround

Women might get raped if they debate men, so this college debate tournament banned men [More]
Tell 'em you identify as a woman and go hang out in their bathroom to prove it. If they object to you leering, tell 'em you're a lesbian or one of the other 31 flavors and accuse them of gender identity discrimination.

[Via Michael G]

What's in a Name?

Black Lives Matter: Cincinnati (BLMC), founded more than three years ago, announced that it will now be called Mass Action for Black Liberation. [More]
MABL is their new black label, eh?

Have I got a jingle for them:


[Via Michael G]

About That National Conversation on Guns


[More]
[Via Felix B]

We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Of course the left is coming for your guns [More]
Some of us have been saying that for years. It's good that the mask is now off for all to see and can't be put back on.

[Via Mack H]

A Line in the Sand

Trump to send military to Mexican border [More]
Why not? They're protecting everyone else's borders.

If government was doing its job, the militia would have been called up. And before that, Mexico would have been given plenty of reasons, good and bad, to take care of all the problems on its side of the border.

[Via Jess]

A Good First Step

[T]he Missouri House Rules Committee passed House Bill 1936 which expands the protections of the Second Amendment to locations and areas where you can carry concealed in its state. [More]
Anybody know if this stands a chance?  With Republican majorities in the House and Senate, and Greitens in the State House (no thanks to the 3-D chessmasters at Fairfax), what legitimate reasons could it have to fail?

[Via Felix B]

We're the Only Ones 'Bottoms Up!' Enough

New Jersey cops search man's anus, genitals for weed during traffic stop. See for yourself. [More]
And the cowardly thug rapists cited him for "tailgating"?

Joseph Drew and Andrew Whitmore, eh?  And "progressives" say they're the "Only Ones" who should have guns?

Good luck with the lawsuit-- where will he find a ruling with "functionally identical facts" to overcome "qualified immunity"?

It's enough to make a man want to take the law into his own (gloved) hands.

[Via Florida Guy]   

Dying to Know

Prosecutors said the 52-year-old Hunter was working as a security chief for weapons and drug trafficker Paul Le Roux when he recruited Samia and Stillwell to travel from their homes in Roxboro, North Carolina, to the Philippines for what was called “ninja work.”  [More]
So who's Le Roux's "U.S. senator" grandfather, and what's his stance on victim disarmament"?

[Via Florida Guy]   

So He Wasn't Dangerous After All?

After the three-day delay, the man purchased the gun because Walmart had not heard back from CBI or been told to block the sale. [More]
And that, of course, is what they're priming us for going after. After all that control, we still don't have enough.

I like how "a neighbor's opinion" is enough to spook the herd.

We were living in a condo when we first had elder feral son Uday, and our upstairs neighbor used to stomp on the floor when he cried. If my freedoms had depended on her testimonial, I'd probably still be in solitary.

[Via cydl]

Agreeing to Disagree

According to the police report, the 29-year-old victim named Maricela said she overheard a conversation between the two female suspects and their male friend. She reported to police that she become involved in their conversation and stated, "I support Donald Trump.” [More]
I'm sorry, but what did she think was going to happen?

Vote GOP -- Squishes You Can Count On, Sort Of...

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) on Tuesday warned that his state could see a wave of Democratic victories in the 2018 midterm elections, and pressed supporters to "counter" the "Far Left." [More]
So stay on the bus that gets us there slower?

The problem is, Scott, we see stuff like this and the implications aren't lost on us:
Two years ago, Walker said that it "makes sense" to grant citizenship to some of the millions of undocumented workers already in the country. By earlier this year, his position had changed, with Walker saying in March: "I don't believe in amnesty" for those in the country illegally. Later that same month, Walker told New Hampshire business leaders at a private dinner that he did, in fact, support providing some illegal immigrants with a pathway to citizenship, according to those familiar with the discussion. News accounts of the event sparked an outcry from the right, along with immediate denials from his staff.
And then we see stuff like this:
Gov. Scott Walker, a Republican with an A rating from the National Rifle Association for his long history of supporting pro-gun measures, is shifting his approach following the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school and as he seeks re-election in November.
Got anything to kindle fire in bellies, like we saw in 2016, or have establishment Republicans done their best to squelch it? I know "The Swamp" will blame apathy losses as a rejection of "Trumpism," but some see the difference between the man and the platform that elevated him -- and have no use for those who undermine it.

Pull that prag "perfect is the enemy of the good" crap on people who haven't seen it a thousand times and won't be fooled again.  What, that means a Democrat will win and really turn up the heat?  That'll get us to the brink, won't it?

See, some figure, thanks to unprincipled Republiquislings, that they're not going to vote their way out, which makes it really dangerous for all concerned. They figure if push comes to shove, they still have the right to keep and bear arms -- whether it's recognized or not. What oppressors and "compromisers" don't seem to grok is that "tolerating" this right not only protects us, but them as well.

Right now they're only seeing defiance.  Resistance takes on a whole new dimension.

Yesterday's News



About the YouTube shooter...?

Here's the archive of her webpage.  I suggest you get what you want from it before it's forced off.  And you can still find related stuff on Facebook.

Man, she wasn't kidding about being censored. If I had to guess, I'd say videos with titles like "Health Risks of Anal Sex" probably didn't endear her to the censors of San Bruno.

This won't do anything to reverse the company's position on gun-related videos but will probably make the excusion even stronger. I would look for a lot more sensitive leeway for Iranians and vegans, though...

Damn the NRA, right?

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

CA Law & YouTube Policy Ensured Law-Abiding Employees are Unarmed


“We are committed to a violence-free work environment, and we will not tolerate any level of violence or the threat of violence in the workplace. Under no circumstances should anyone bring a weapon to work. If you become aware of a violation of this policy, you should report it to Human Resources immediately. In case of potential violence, contact Google Security.” [More]
Of course that "committment" means we can't stop any of it but we will do our part to make sure you can't either.

Exclusive: The Insecurity of an Unfree State


Per the Miller Court, “the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear … ordinary military equipment … that … could contribute to the common defense.” It’s beyond curious that the monopoly of violence zealots behind the semi-automatic bans justify them by screaming they are “weapons of war.” [More]
It really is about freedom and security, you know...


Never Enough

Another anti-gun ballot measure has been filed. As you can see, in this case one of the chief petitioners is not even an Oregon resident. [More]
The gist of it, near as I can tell trying to make sense of such things, is they want to make sure pitchfork murderers don't encounter any pesky resistance...

Anti-Gunner

With  the understanding that when I say "Fudd" it's not an indictment of all hunters and sport shooters, but rather only of those willing to throw the rest of us under the bus, I gotta say, I have more contempt for old fools like "Gunner" who "think" this is ultimately about "bump stocks" than I do for flat-out pink pussy hat-wearing, dildo-waving hoplophobettes. [More]

Commentworthy

Starting with my AmmoLand piece, we saw that public comments on the government's "bump stock" ban proposal weren't working. We then saw the buck "expertly" passed by unaccountable bureaucrats eager to get a jump on their Easter weekend. Subsequently we saw government admit it screwed up and give assurances the problem was fixed.

My worry was that comments submitted before the problem was discovered might be lost, and while some have still not seen theirs appear, mine submitted on March 29 finally made it -- albeit showing an April 2 submission date.

Still unacknowledged -- how many who tried to comment have been discouraged by the "comments closed" message and have not been back to make their views known?  My reach is small, and aside from me 'n Bear, I haven't seen any news outlets reporting on this -- or national gun groups, for that matter. What the hell's the deal with that?

So how would those who tried and were rebuffed before submiting their thoughts even know things were back up so they could try again? in a very real sense, they have been disenfranchised and denied their lawful right to influence rules they will be required to live under.

What does "our" government intend to do to make things right with them, to make sure this doesn't happen again, and to hold individual employees responsible for this unacceptable "screw up" accountable?

The Stupid, It Burns

You have to get past a minute-and-a-half of commercial and intro stuff before getting to the interviews, but the opinionated know-nothings don't disappoint if you're up for some forehead-slapping. [Watch]

I particularly liked this exchange:
Q: Who should control the guns?A: The government.Q: Do you trust the government?A: No...
[Via Jeet]

NRA-ILA's 2018 TRUTH ABOUT GUN OWNERS (TAG) POLL


The truth about it is, after spending time taking their damn poll they won't let you submit it without making a contribution. [More]

[Via Dave Licht]

If I Can't Mess You Up, No One Will!


Ah yes, love is always beautiful. Until hitting a bipolar low. [More]

WarOnGuns Correspondent Mack H notes a consistent "progressive" (Ha!) would demand ERPOs to remove cars.

Invulnerable?

“This doctrine, invented by the Court out of whole cloth, immunizes public officials even when they commit legal misconduct unless they violated ‘clearly established law.’ That standard is incredibly difficult for civil rights plaintiffs to overcome because the courts have required not just a clear legal rule, but a prior case on the books with functionally identical facts.” [More]
Sorry, but no recourse for you. Like it says in the Preamble, "Precedent über alles!"

What did Mr. Kennedy have to say about that...?

[Via Mack H]

Ducey IS the Disaster

We are hearing that there is a strong possibility that “Ducey’s Disaster” could be introduced in the Legislature this coming week. Though most of us have not yet seen the actual language of his so-called “School Safety” proposal, his public press release contained more than enough to be concerned about. Everything from court ordered firearms confiscations (and involuntary mental evaluations) that would disarm you based on the feelings of friends or family that you “could” be dangerous, down to proposals that would make parents felons for the unlawful actions of their children. [More]
Honest-- I didn't set out to make this a theme for today.  I just can't stop from running into it.

[Via Felix B]

What's a Little Polar Shift Among Friends?

“I don’t know how I can responsibly look at those young people and not say ‘We need to do something,’ ” Warner said... [More]
Yes, something must be done!

Say, gang, I've got a swell idea. Let's eradicate the Second Amendment!

You know, that issue I used to get an "A" rating on until I no longer needed it...

Happens quite a bit, don't you think...?  Probably because I just don't understand three-dimensional chess.

Or betrayal...

[Via Jess]

Carrying On Her Husband's Legacy

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) used an April 2 Fox News Live appearance to announce that she is preparing to introduce legislation to create a federal law allowing firearm confiscation orders. [More]
And why not? Her "pro-gun Democrat" NRA Board member husband voted for the Clinton gun ban.  Everybody knows he was the guy Wayne stole "jackbooted thugs" from, right?

And Debbie's got a partner in crime:
During live broadcast Dingell said, “Rep. Fred Upton (R) and I are looking at introducing … legislation … at the national level.”
That would be this Fred Upton:


Gee, it's almost like we're being bare-ass naked in the town square conned or something...

[Via Wynn A] 

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

Seventeen-year-old girl gunned down in London 'gang attack'... [More]
We ain't seen nothin' yet.

Deliberate Indifference or Just Flat-Out Treason?

44 Dems, Including Wasserman Schultz, Exempted Pakistani IT Aides From Background Checks [More]
Rigorous!

Good thing they weren't Americans trying to exercise a right!

[Via William T]

You Want Them on That Wall


[Click to enlarge]
Here's the website.

The Gungrabby Gabby oath-breakers are the types who get the press. It's important to recognize there are still plenty of natural allies, friends and relatives who are motivated by higher ideals.

[Via George Gramlich]

They Will Eat You Last

FACE is very concerned about the amendments voted and accepted by the Polish Senate to the hunting law in Poland as they would literally kill longstanding Polish hunting traditions, culture and methods. [More]
You got that, Fuddskis?

Once the right has been successfully suppressed, going after sport is easy.

What, you thought you had an understanding...?

[Via Felix B]

And Now You Know!



My guess would be not a one of them has changed their politics and if you asked them now they'd rattle off narrative talking points and complain about being tricked.

[Via Felix B]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word 'Helped' Is

Liberals Have Only Helped [Ensured] Blacks Fail [More]
This blast from the past has never been more relevant. That's why it will continue to be ignored by everyone but the people the victims have been conditioned to blame.

[Via James Simpson]

It's Not Mutually Exclusive

Hogg isn’t the bully here. His powerful adult allies are. [More]
Just because they are doesn't mean he isn't, too.

[Via Michael G]

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past


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Is this substantial enough for you?

You're backing the wrong #NeverAgain, bagel brain.

Figures.

Not Too Swift

Taylor Swift is putting her money and words behind the March for Our Lives. [More]
It's easy when you've got an "entire entourage."

Losing an idiot "fan" or two won't even register on the bottom line.

'The Gun Went Off'

“It ain’t got no clip, bud”... [More]
Unclear on the concept, are we?

Ol' Cassandra sure put a Damper on Devyn's Easter plans. Still, attempting to wipe residue off her hands is understandable.

After all, it's clearly NRA's (and racism's) fault.

Feeling Right at Home

A RAT is caught on camera hiding among hamburger buns on a supermarket shelf in Texas [More]
As if we needed any other reason not to shop at Kroger.

If That's the Only Criteria, a Lot of Things Would 'Work'

Even gun rights advocates, who are afraid of government abuse, say it appears to be working...“We’ve seen the downside of people who are distraught or crazy taking out their problems on the general public,” said Dave Workman of the Bellevue, Wash.-based Second Amendment Foundation. “We don’t want that to happen here.” [More]
No, of course we don't.  But this makes it sound like ERPOs are an acceptable  solution.

And I had to use the Free Republic link due to Faux News denying access to Blogger.  I don't get it, but they're the ones turning away traffic.

IRFNEWS #ARMEDAMERICAN EDITION


Check out the Chairman of the Board Operator's aggregator site. [More]

Biden as Wrong on Second Amendment as He Is on Self-Defense


The question now is, are we to believe Joe Biden isn’t aware of these, in which case he’s incompetent and unqualified to comment, or should we assume that he's fully aware and says what he says anyway, in which case he’s a liar? That’s a tough one to call (and they're not mutually exclusive), although looking at two previous times he’s presumed authority on self-defense tactics suggests he really is that ignorant. Perhaps cluelessness is something those behind putting Biden in positions of power can count on for reasons of their own. [More]
Liar? Dolt? Tool?  Why not all three?