Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Not the 'Only Ones'

Oregon GOP Official Suggests Hiring Private Militias as Security for Republicans [More]
The author seems all over the board on that, and the Three Percenters photo caption pretty much shows subject matter ignorance resulting in the spreading of misinformation.

[Via William T]

Your Tax Dollars at Work


[More]
You'll be happy to know those tasked with disarmament have all the tools they need to make it home at the end of their shift after prevailing at yours.

[Via Len Savage]

Your Lying Eyes

Nvidia’s Scary AI Generates Humans That Look 100% Real [More]
True, as with all tools, the potential for victimizing others through abuse exists.

Anyone who can't be trusted with AI...

On the plus side, who needs overprivileged useful idiot "Hollywood stars" anymore?

Monday, December 17, 2018

Papen Smear

Controversial Playboy model Marisa Papen is arrested for nude photos of her being crucified on a cross at the Vatican [More]
Pull that offensive stunt at Al-Haram Mosque, you stupid piece of attention-seeking meat, and get crucified for real.

In the Beginning...

Full Measure’s Sharyl Attkisson originally reported the government’s Fast and Furious (then referred to as “Project Gunrunner”) connection to Agent Terry’s murder in southern Arizona. [More]
Wanna put money on that?

[Via Keith B]

Just Securing the Power Here...

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed legislation implementing a voter photo identification mandate that was added to the state's constitution in a recent referendum, teeing up a likely veto override by Republican lawmakers. [More]
So will we hear a word from any "gun groups" on why this threatens them so? Did we hear any before the election, when he made his views known?

Fish or Cut Bait

The deadline for Congress to pass a funding bill is Dec. 21 and if he caves on getting money for his so-called “wall,” there's no reason for Democrats, or worse, his supporters, to ever take him seriously again. [More]
Word.

Chickenhead

CNN's Lemon Appears To Use Sexual Slur, Immediately Claims He Doesn't Know What It Means [More]
Ah, the old Snuffy defense!

And tell me he doesn't know that term and more.

We're the Only Ones Slamming Enough

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik slammed New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy over a gun law that bans off-duty officers in the state from carrying magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. [More]
But he's fine if it applies to you.

There sure are a lot of copsuckers over in comments.

Teach Your Children Well

It was his understanding that his daughter was angry when she got to school and told her teacher of the spanking, and her teacher reported it to her school. [More]
Good child  of the state! Informing on your parents is an old "progressive" tradition!

And it turns out there are "doubts" about Arambula's public statements.

That'd be a shame if a California Democrat became a prohibited person, don't you think?

Grabbing More Than Guns

Lawrence issued a statement on Friday denying that they had a sexual relationship. [More]
Wait a sec-- I thought we were always supposed to believe the allegations...?

And seeing as how Katnip or whatever he name is shares another lust with Harvey, maybe she'd like to get another gig from him if he ever gets back on top.

She Had Other Priorities

A misconduct claim naming one of Kamala Harris’ top deputies arrived at the California Department of Justice three months before Harris left the attorney general’s office in early 2017. [More]
Hey, look, being a successful domestic enemy is a full-time job...

Why? Because We Like You!

Actor in Disney kids show filming in SLC arrested for allegedly enticing 13-year-old [More]
You got something against Disney family values...?

To Each According to Our Dictates

An Extra $500 A Month? 100 Residents To Be Selected For Basic Income Pilot Program [More]
Only "100"? What happened to "equal protection"?

And "residents"? Not "citizens"?

Figures the capital would be full-blown Marxist...

Ours is Not to Reason Why?

Martyr Without A Discernible Cause [More]
Dare we ask "Why?"

I have a feeling it's not because of this.

News You Can Wipe With

THE KSTP “BUMP STOCK” MEMO FINALLY APPEARS [More]
This one.

And it appears those tasked with informing the public had no idea who the players were or what they were looking at...

The Opposite Day 'Progressive' Moral Compass

Sen. Barbara Bollier changes party affiliation to Democrat, says Republican party ‘morally not going where my compass resides’ [More]
So can she be sued by those duped into supporting her for false advertising and mail fraud?

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Licensed to Kill Enough

An unbelievably horrifying story and one you probably haven’t heard [More]
I guess what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

[Via Michael G]

Where Will We Go for Our Lies?

The same week that The Weekly Standard’s troubles broke, Vanity Fair dropped a bombshell report about the struggles faced by those hip, millennial-targeted left-wing rags with the cool names and rabidly anti-Trump headlines strewn across your social media feed. Vice, Vox, Mic, Buzzfeed, Mashable — they’re all either looking for buyers or seriously reevaluating their strategies in hopes of becoming profitable. Mic laid off most of its workers. Vice and Vox are firing staff left and right. [More]
Lord Vader speaks for me.

[Via William T]

Don't Tread On Me


Seems reasonable. [More]

We're the Only Ones Militarized Enough


[Via Wynn A] 

The Manly-Man

“Less Bullets, more brains.  The strong don’t need guns.  Guns are tools of the weak.  If you disagree with me, it’s OK, you’re wrong.” [More]
And what a strong man "entertainer Henry Rollins" presents himself as!

My money would be on a 14-year-old girl...

Good article I got the quote from, by the way...

[Via Michael G]

Meanwhile, Over at the 'Fun Camps'...

I imagine in a full-blown national catastrophe, whether natural or man-made, being unarmed would be a prerequisite for admittance if you want your family to eat. [More]

Besides, anyone who balks at "multinational partners" is a hater who needs reeducation and/or a more intense intervention, and is certainly not to be trusted with guns. Wouldn't you agree?

[Via Dave Licht]

It's Been Done

Georgetown faculty passes proposal calling for firearms ban [More]
You know, "a very sound policy"...

[Via Michael G]

Divine Right of Philosopher Kings...

We opposed Hawaii’s argument that its laws against carrying firearms were long-standing, explaining that those laws existed when Hawaii was a monarchy where the reigning king or queen was sovereign — not as in the United States where the people are sovereign. [More]
Return to that from which the Founders rebelled. How very Opposite Day "progressive." How very despicable.

A Class Act

Pistol-Packing Teachers Becoming More Common in Arkansas [More]
I'd be for it if for no other reason than to give "progressives" fits.

The Art of the Deal?

Mexico's President AMLO Talks To Trump By Telephone And Continues To Speak Well Of Trump, Even When Questioned By Reporters [More]
Something's going on between these two.

Remittances are part of it, no doubt. Imagine the pressure build-up without them.

Put into Perspective


So thanks to "progressive" policies,  those who have lost out due to forced socioeconomic changes react with despair? Meanwhile, violent fast-breeder replacement populations are rising?  [More]

[Via Felix B]

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

D.C. Council to have final vote on bill aimed at seizing guns from suspected abusers [More]
As long as due process is no longer a thing, maybe we'd be better off with a law to seize guns from government officials and their enforcers suspected of abusing rights.

[Via Dave Licht]

Quis Custodiet ipsos Custodes?

Coast Guard serviceman kills his wife, 7-year-old child, then himself, officials say [More]
So... he'd gone through plenty of thorough background checks and routine performance evaluations?

[Via William T]

Captain's Log


Have We Got a Girl for You

New York Times photographer posted support for terrorism on Instagram [More]
Wissam, meet Sarah. You both hate America so you ought to get along just fine.


We're the Only Ones Play-Dating Enough


Richard Conte, 47, a police sergeant in the Monmouth County town, was among a nurse, firefighter, DPW worker and others who traveled to a meet-up point expecting to find a 14- or 15-year-old boy or girl...[More]
Definitely a Big Kid's Meal...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Seized Upon Enough

A southwest Missouri city has agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of an epileptic Missouri man who was fatally shot by police after suffering a seizure while driving. [More]
There are plenty of conditions that cause involuntary movements that could then be used to "clear of wrongdoing."

[Via bondmen]

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Have a Contemplative #BillOfRightsDay



I presume everyone knows what today signifies.

Today I've set time aside for family, enjoying the Blessings of Liberty and a few chores, so here's a piece from a couple years back I hope you find relevant.

UPDATE-- from our good friends the unAmerican oligarchs at Facebook:


UPDATE: Looks like they have been persuaded to reconsider. Now to figure out why it happened, or as I suspect, who complained to make it happen.

Friday, December 14, 2018

Buyer's Remorse

Venezuelans regret gun ban, 'a declaration of war against an unarmed population' *
Better watch out-- the totalitarian lobby will call you traitors.

* Fox News does not allow access links from Blogger. Go to https://www.foxnews.com/world/venezuelans-regret-gun-prohibition-we-could-have-defended-ourselves .

[Via Sam Adams 1776]

Obey Existing Intolerable Acts

Unfortunately, while the law may eventually be found unjust and overturned, today it is the law. Second Amendment Organization is a staunch advocate of Gun Rights, but those rights are defined by our laws. [More]
It depends upon what the meaning of the word "staunch" is?

Figures, though.

It really does.

Here's one "organization" I can scratch off my "support" list.

Conditional Approval


I agree.

As long as there are no strings attached.

Money Talks, Bulls**t Walks

The Weekly Standard, a conservative magazine critical of Trump, to shutter after 23 years [More]
So midterm "Republican" losses weren't a rejection of the agenda that got the president elected?

Yeah, keep betraying the base and playing into Democrat hands, "moderates."

As Seen on Drudge



Why, does he want it back?

Church Killer would have been a Threat Even if Air Force had Reported Him


While some are learning details of what a violent misfit the killer was from the IG report, there’s really not much new in it, at least for AmmoLand readers. Regulars will recall an exclusive from last May featuring the transcript of Kelley’s court-martial obtained after first filing a Freedom of Information Act request with the Air Force, and then filing a lawsuit to get them to comply. You’ll find many of the details contained in this new report were made public over half-a-year ago. [More]
Who thinks submitting required reports would have defused this ticking time bomb?

We're the Only Ones Safening Enough

“The seizure of two assault rifles, a tactical shotgun and 10 handguns, along with over 110,000 decks of heroin and more than 1,000 grams of cocaine, means that our streets are safer as a result of these arrests,” Ambrose said. [More]
How much safer, Director Ambrose?

Safe enough for you and your department to walk down without guns, like you demand and enforce against those not part of your elite club?

[Via Sons of Reagan]

We're the Only Ones Undutiful Enough

Peterson attorney Michael Piper said he understands that people might be offended or outraged at his client’s defense, but he argued that as a matter of law, the deputy had no duty to confront the shooter. Peterson did not attend the hearing. [More]
The judge is just making a political statement. Peterson will win.

We're the Only Ones Broad-Minded Enough


So much for superior professional and personal judgment.

Who better to demand broader citizen disarmament edicts?

[Via Mack H]

Matters of Life and Death

Gun Control- do facts matter to politicians and judges? [More]
Or to the DSM...?

The agenda and ambitions are what matter.

[Via Mack H]

Sports Emasculated

Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford reappears in public … for Sports Illustrated [More]
I'm waiting for one of their swimsuit models to decide there's money and fame in "recovered memories" on how she got the gig...

[Via Michael G]

The Opposite Day 'Progressive' Woolworth Lunch Counter

However, some students say that the purpose of the room is lost by making the space open to all students. [More]
Hey, you don't want to let "those people" use it...

So when will they put up signs designating "safe" water coolers and restrooms?

[Via Michael G]

A Method to Their Madness

The Democratic Party’s New Face: Congressional Muslims Who Ridicule Christians and More [More]
Isn't this the same party that ridicules the idea of an armed citizenry being necessary to the security of a free State...?

[Via Mack H]

Looks Like They Included Themselves Right Out

BOY SCOUTS ON VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY ... As the organization has made decisions deemed to be more inclusive, such as allowing openly gay scouts in 2013 and scoutmasters in 2015 as well as the 2018 decision to allow girls, membership has continued to decline sharply... [More]
I'd also look to declining birthrates among their traditional demographic and the irrelevance of their traditions to the fast-breeding replacement population. And doesn't that have further-reaching implications...?

[Via Mack H]

One Man's 'Freedom Fighter'...

While Patreon has been hyper-vigilant in their banning of right-wing creators for wrongthink — they are ignoring far-left extremists who are openly using the service to fund and promote the formation of “guerrilla cells” to carry out politically motivated “attacks.” [More]
The San Francisco One Percenters probably think the tumbrils won't eventually come for them.

[Via Michael G]

The New Normal

"I think it will help to get back to a life that I would describe as normal," Strasbourg Mayor Roland Ries told reporters after news emerged that he had been killed. [More]
Until next time, right?

[Via Michael G]

Chased by a Girl

CONGRESSMAN WHO ISSUED VEILED THREAT TO NUKE GUN OWNERS RUNS FROM KENT STATE GRAD GUN GIRL [More]
So I take it Braveheart here won't personally be leading any confiscation raiding parties...

[Via Michael G]

Get 'em While Supplies Last!


Bumpski for AK-47 ...  $225.00 [More]
You want to have standing to sue, don't you...?

[Via Len Savage]

Dance, Puppets, Dance!

Now That The Supreme Court Isn’t Their Puppet, Liberals Want To Destroy It [More]
What with the Roberts and Kavanaugh betrayals, I have concerns about the current puppet masters...

[Via bondmen]

The Art of Lying

It’s alarming how frequently Watts manipulates data to craft a narrative that America is held hostage to a violent gun culture, and how often she and her organization regurgitate the usual debunked Democrat Media Industrial Complex myths, lies, half-truths, and conspiracy theories. [More]
That's because she's a professional wormtongue.

Curious: She hasn't tried to spin her way out of this.

That's probably because no one else is challenging her on it.

[Via bondmen]

A Public Service Announcement for Baltimore Gangbangers


If you get arrested with a firearm on Dec. 17, 19 or 21, just tell them you were bringing it to the "buyback," they didn't tell you how to transport it, you don't know how to safely see if it's unloaded. and they promised no questions asked. [More]

[Via bondmen]

One Lingering Question


Anybody ever get an answer for this one, asked several years ago? [More]

I've got more...

[Via Jess]

For the Children

How to Teach a Child to Shoot a Gun (safely & effectively) [More]
It sure beats the "commonsense gun safety advocate" tactic of ignorance and avoidance.

Beating a Dead Magic Pony


Is there anyone more provincial and insulated than Peggy Noonan? [More]

She really can't conceive that it was support for issues, not Beatlemania over the man, that resulted in Trump winning. 

What does she think the results would have been if he'd run on his past and his personality instead of on his platform pledges?

Ghosts of Pauline Kael...

One Side of the Story

Nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year, marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades, according to a new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER database. [More]
And what about the number of defensive gun uses?  Not even a nod that they exist?

Why?

This is CNN

A photo showing Gen. Scott Miller holding a fully loaded assault rifle in Ghazni, Afghanistan, is grabbing headlines. [More]
Why?

And why isn't it a "patrol rifle"?

He Says That Like It's a Good Thing

They could give Trump the $5 billion he is asking for to begin construction of the wall, in exchange for a path to citizenship for the nearly 2 million "dreamers" -- illegal immigrants who were brought to the United States as children through no fault of their own...Then, when Democrats take the majority next year, they could offer him the remaining $15 billion to $20 billion he needs to finish the wall, in exchange for legal status for the other 11 million people here in the country illegally. The wall could buy legal status for every illegal immigrant living in the shadows -- a longtime Democratic priority. *
And why do you think that is a Democrat priority, Marc Thiessen?

* FoxNews does not allow hot link access from Blogger. To read, go to https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/marc-thiessen-democrats-negotiating-strategy-can-be-summed-up-in-one-word

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Term 'Obstruction of Justice' Is

Mueller's office wiped data on Strzok, Page iPhones [More]
Why is it every time I look at a picture of that broad I wonder if "gumjob" is a real thing?

Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together

Such reasoning is beyond stupid. [More]
That's because reason has nothing to do with it.

Of parallel interest should be the calculations behind the reasoning that welcomes foreign ingrates and subversives.

Face It

The security measures taken for Swift’s event could be considered extreme... [More]
Not as extreme as her taking measures to undermine the one thing the Founders deemed "necessary to the security..."

Thursday, December 13, 2018

What If the Cats and Dogs are Black?

Black South African politician urges followers to 'kill whites', saying: 'We will kill their children and their women' - Andile Mngxitama says for every one black person killed we will kill five whites - The BLF President even claimed cats and dogs owned by whites should die [More]
So... white racist paranoia...?

About Those 'Russian Bots'...

A Russian robot named ‘Boris’ hailed as hi-tech on state TV has been unmasked as a man in a suit [More]
There's an Opposite Day "progressives" observation in there somewhere...

Speaking of Ridiculous

It’s ridiculous that it’s unconstitutional for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president - Immigrants, young people, and everyone else should be allowed to run. [More]
What can I say but "Vox"?

Embracing the Dark Side

Former Congressman John Dingell, Jr., a partisan Democrat whose immediate family has controlled the same seat in the House of Representatives for 86 years, has some suggestions for fixing Congress.  We should abolish the Senate and the Electoral College because they're undemocratic, "despite the constitutional hurdles of doing so."  [More]
Because if we can't trust a back-stabbing traitor, who can we trust?

It's now pretty clear he meant it as a term of admiration.

[Via Mack H]

Design by Committee


Everything but the obvious... [More]

Rob Morse has more.

UPDATE:

Oh look: How did I miss this?

We're the Only Ones Broadening Enough

RaShall Brackney, Charlottesville’s chief of police, said she was glad officers might have more ability to limit firearms at public events, but she would like broader authority from the General Assembly for localities to limit guns in public places. [More]
More enforcement power to limit rights? Now there's a "progressive" idea!

[Via Mack H]

Can We All Get Along?

Glover says she wants to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden to pick GOP Sen. Mitt Romney as his Vice President and running mate. The two would run on a one-term unity party ticket with a promise to address the nation’s growing variety of deep problems, and they could pull enough votes from both parties to earn a less-than-5o-percent win in many states, she said.  [More]
Is being delusional a prerequisite  for being a RINO?

[Via Mack H]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Term 'Bold Ideas' Is

According to the straw poll, the plurality of members were undecided on whom they will support in 2020 with no front-runner, expressing support for Beto O’Rourke (15.6%), Joe Biden (14.9%), Bernie Sanders (13.1%), Kamala Harris (10%), Elizabeth Warren (6.4%), and others—but more votes were cast for “Don’t Know” than for any candidate. And with small margins, it’s a sign that MoveOn members are waiting to see who can inspire us by articulating an agenda of bold ideas. [More]
No Hillary? No Bloomberg?

[Via Dave Licht]

And Perhaps Not

If pro-lifers can communicate our displeasure with Kavanaugh's dereliction of duty in this case, perhaps he will be more careful next time. [More]
"Perhaps?"

Why does Stalin's (alleged) question about the Pope come to mind?

[Via Mack H]

What's Truth Got to Do with It?

Additionally, Butina’s plea agreement does not mention any schemes to funnel money into the NRA to help elect Donald Trump. [More]
Then again, it doesn't have to if the object is to poison public sentiment by introducing and spreading calculated allegations.

[Via Jess]

Blood on Their Hands

You know, California gun-grabbers who also create, encourage and sustain support systems for those doing the killing... [More]

And they're committed to spreading their agenda everywhere, in Everytown...

[Via William T]

Die Vampire, Die!

Budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have stretched the agency's resources thin, limiting the audits it's able to perform, and costing the government billions of dollars every year, according to a new investigation from ProPublica that should make any libertarian smile. [More]
But they had enough resources to conduct politically-motivated audits...?

[Via Michael G]

Wrangling with the Truth

Country and Gospel chart-topper, T. Graham Brown, is set to perform the National Anthem during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) this Friday, December 14 in Las Vegas. [More]
Maybe he can wrangle an answer out of them.

Just the Facts, Ma'am

Broad Gun Control Restrictions Are Not the Answer. Just Look at These Facts. [More]
I believe Mr. Elder has something to say about that.

[Via bondmen]

Who Thinks a 'Conservative' Wouldn't Be Destroyed


[More]
Maybe she was thinking about Joe...

'A Different Direction'

I received an email this morning from the editor at GUNS Magazine informing me "we are going a different direction with Rights Watch and will no longer need your column."  This isn't that much of a surprise. I have actually been expecting the hammer to drop ever since they "parted ways" with my former editor and magazine mentor Jeff John earlier this year.

I know that I write for a niche within a niche and have a feeling that was a factor. It's their right to run their magazine as they see fit and I'll be interested to see what that "different direction" turns out to be.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The Man Who Would Be King

Lieu: ‘I Would Love to Be Able to Regulate the Content of Speech’ but First Amendment Stops Me [More]
And that's not all that stops this psychopath, which explains this...

It's Just a Phase They're Going Through

Parents object to elementary school’s lunchroom fingerprint scanner [More]
No worries -- it'll soon be a moot point with the RFID implants.

[Via Mack H]

On Demand

“Moms Demand Automatics” To Rally During Denver’s Jan. 19 Women’s March [More]
I'll see if I can find out more about them in my copious free time. Meanwhile, I know all I need to about the Colorado Times Recorder and its "reporter" from the repeated use of the term "gun-safety" throughout the article.

[Via William T]

Can We All Get Along?

America is going to be bathing with the blood of the white man. [Watch]
I sure wish they'd hurry up with those "commonsense gun safety laws" to keep that from happening, don't you?

New Worlds to Conquer

State Attorney General Mark Herring to run for Virginia governor in 2021 - The Washington Post [More]
And like all good conquerors know, it helps if you can establish a monopoly of violence.

"Red" Herring's working on that.

With a little help from his friends...

[Via Mack H]

Making a Statement

Miley Cyrus makes a statement in gun control T-shirt [More]
What, that she's an elitist hypocrite in addition to being a mess?

[Via Roger J]

He's Got a Point


Who needs a wall... [More]

...when you've got a moat?

Trumped Up

BOY DUMPS LAST NAME 'TRUMP' AFTER FIERCE BULLYING [More]
  1. "Fierce bullying" to me means getting assaulted.
  2. Might the fact that he hasn't had his father's last name up until now explain why he may be more susceptible to harassment than a boy raised by a committed traditional American man?
  3. Why should teachers try to avoid saying his last name? Make unacceptable reactions the problem of those doing the reacting. Treat them the same way they'd be treated if they were being cruel to a gender "reassignee."
  4. The "teacher" communist hag who was "reassigned to administrative duties" should be publicly identified and fired. If the administration can't do that it is an unfit place to entrust children.
The worst school bullies have always been the "adults" in charge.

Nice Country You Got Here


Shame if something...happened to it. [More]

Why Do It Yourself When You Can Use Rent-a-Fudd?

This means using tax dollars, collected from Iowans statewide, being paid to White Buffalo Inc. to harvest the deer, instead of allowing bow hunters the opportunity to solve the problem.  [More]
If they pass it, figure out a way to manipulate PETA into monkeywrenching it.

15th Time's a Charm

Terrence Whitmire accidentally shot and killed a friend. It was the 15th illegally obtained gun police have linked to him since 2016 [More]
More blood on NRA's hands, I see...

[Via Mack H]

Failure by Design

A Stooge Leaves Congress: Paul Ryan's Career In Perspective [More]
That's an appropriate term, in a "sense 3" kind'a way.

His tenure was marked by calculated sabotage in the service of his masters, not ineptitude.

[Via Mack H]

Our Miss Brooks

Earlier this year, Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) introduced HR 5717, the Jake Laird Act of 2018, which allows for a police officer to confiscate your guns on the grounds that he believes you are "dangerous." [More]
And oh, look:


Good thing those votes have nothing to do with that "single issue," right?

Fortunately, the GovTrack prognosis gives Brooks' gun-grab a "2% chance of being enacted." For now.

Any gun owner who votes for her or any of the other co-sponsoring "Republican" turncoats instead of working toward their 2% chance of being reelected is giving aid and comfort not just to the enemy, but to the one inside the gates.

[Via Felix B]

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

Strasbourg shooting: Gunman shouted 'Allahu Akbar' as he attacked [More]
But...but...but...

and:


[Via several of you]

I'm a Victim of Circumstance!

Bruce Jones wasn’t “lost to gun violence.” This is a man who nearly pummeled a young woman to death with his bare hands. The reason he died was because Aubrey was defending herself from him. [More]
That reminds me of the Bloomberg Bus Tour:
At its stop a few days earlier in N.H., while reading off their list of “victims of gun violence,” the group called out the name of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev ... Tsarnaev wasn’t the only problematic inclusion.
"A preliminary analysis of the list of shooting ‘victims’ … finds that one in 12 are crime suspects killed by police or armed citizens acting in self-defense,” the Washington Examiner reported. “The review of 617 killings found that 50 were suspects in crimes ranging from assault to murder…”
[Via William T]

About Those 'Swarms of Officers'...

The real win, however, would be for gun owners. Specifically, if Congress decides to rule in Kisor's favor, it means the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) could be reigned in.  [More]
"Reined."

And I'm not holding my breath.

Dems and Swampublicans are intent to go after more control, not less, Kavanaugh just gave us a glimpse of his inner Souter, and those with coercive power never willingly give it up unless there's a credible and personal "or else" attached to an ultimatum.

Even if the case settles favorably, expect guns to continue receiving second-class treatment.

I will be delighted to be proven wrong on all counts.

[Via Michael G]

Forget the Alamo!

Texas lawmakers will consider anti-gun bills including “red flag” laws, mandatory background checks for all private handgun sales at gun shows, and new regulations on 3-D printed firearms in the next year's legislative session. [More]
The urban population centers tell the story.

Let's hear it for "our democracy"!

[Via Jess]

We're the Only Ones Grabbing Them By the P***y Enough

Brentwood Police Major Angela Hawkins, hired by Brentwood Police Chief Joe Spiess in August 2018, is facing a lawsuit brought by a woman who says Hawkins, as a St. Louis city police detective in a 2012 strip search, “dragged her behind a trailer, shoved her hard enough to injure her shoulder and then, during the actual search, pulled down her underwear and touched the “inside” of Robinson’s labial lips”... [More] 
Girl power!

If we want any lip out of you we'll take it!

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Benevolent Enough

“Instead, the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association has helped Pantaleo and other officers who commit misconduct and murder earn overtime and pad their paychecks while they stay on the police force. It's disgusting and wrong. Pat Lynch should be ashamed of himself for pushing to secure this reckless and dangerous ruling that makes all New Yorkers less safe,” Carr said. [More]
"Lift a finger and die" Patrick Lynch being ashamed of anything... Good one!

[Via bondmen]