McCain Votes for Assault Weapon Ban

And we're told it's "Politics 101."

Seems to me "Politics 101" is what resulted in the poor choices before us now. And rewarding that will never create any incentive for future change.

Good job bringing this to light, 45superman.

We're the Only Ones Bulldogging it Enough

"It reminded me of two bulldogs attacking a little dog.

"They chocked him down to the ground with their arm around his throat where he had trouble getting his breath, and then they handcuffed him and held him there."

"Now this is a 68-year-old farmer in knee-boots who had been up most of the night and who wasn't going to hurt a fly. His ancestors had settled the land he now lived on and he's a well respected member of the Oakville community. To see him being tackled and handcuffed and treated like this was humiliating, just sickening."

If that was my father being assaulted, I promise I would not be standing there "watching in disbelief."

[Via Joe (Stranded in Iowa)]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise

Hat bans.

Freakin' hat bans.

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Camera-Shy Enough

“He says you took a picture of me. It’s illegal to take a picture of a law enforcement officer,” said Conover.

Sounds to me like the citizens of Johnson County have some reminding to do.

And it sounds like this "Only One" needs to have his portrait taken while holding up a sign with numbers on it.

[Via Cigar Rollers]

Tasteless and Offensive

The Obama campaign is condemning as “tasteless and offensive” a New Yorker magazine cover that depicts Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) in a turban, fist-bumping his gun-slinging wife...

McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds quickly e-mailed: “We completely agree with the Obama campaign, it’s tasteless and offensive.”

What I find tasteless and offensive is both of these candidates. Tell me these are the best leaders America can produce.

Why does the McCain camp parroting back the exact words remind me of the "Petarded" episode of Family Guy, where Peter Griffin hears television comentators use the critique "shallow and pedantic," and adopts that as his standard response to everything, including Lois' meatloaf?

[Via Mack H]

"Anthem" Expanded

Lawhobbit joins in the struggle against the Zargonian invaders by appending to Mike Vanderboegh's lyrics for "Anthem of the Zargon Hunters." It helps if you have this playing in the background as you read the lyrics.

They came from outer space
Attacking Mother Earth
To end the human race
E-vil Zargons!

Zargons landing everywhere
But we know we have to dare
Evil scum with evil schemes
They can't destroy all our dreams

We know we must be strong and brave
Our homes and lives we have to save
We have to make invasion cease
So Mother Earth will be at peace

As our unerring bullets fly,
May this forever be our cry:
Eat hot lead, you Zargon scum!
You'll wish to Earth you'd never come!

Through all the fire and the smoke
We will never give up hope
If we can win the Earth will survive
We'll keep peace alive
Death to the Zargons!

We're the Only Ones Immune Enough

Weber, who was transferred to Grand Forks, N.D., after the accident, refused to appear on the charges. Through an attorney, she claimed immunity as a federal officer and is trying to transfer the case to U.S. District Court — saying she wouldn’t be treated fairly in Cook County because of hostility toward the Border Patrol.

Yeah, that's the same crap that Lon Horiuchi pulled. Must be nice to have such a strong "immune system."

Hey, that's why they're The "Only Ones"--and you're not.

[Via George Haystack]

We're the Only Ones Hammering Them for it Enough

I am betting they opened their mouths a bit too uch [sic] on the traffic stop and these guys decided to hammer them for it.

Yeah--we'll teach you to keep your mouths shut and grovel in submission! Besides, you must have done something.

The "Only Ones" react to this.

[Via Mack H]

This Day in History: July 15

It being found advantageous to the public service, to remove sundry horn’d Cattle and Sheep, from the Ground upon which they were grazing near Chelsea, (to prevent their falling into the Enemy’s hands) it is earnestly recommended to the several Commissaries, to purchase such of them, as are fit for slaughter, of the Owners, in Order that they may suffer the least loss possible, from the unavoidable necessity of removing them from the rapacious claws of our enemies.

By Popular Demand

Well, a few of you asked, anyway...


I saved this graphic as a full page Word file that you can print out on iron-on transfer printer paper to make your own T-shirts. That way, I don't need to invest $$$ or keep a stock of anything, go into merchandising or step over any fair use boundaries, plus can offer these for the price they're worth--nothing.

I've never tried making my own iron-on before, so who knows how it will look or how long it will last before fading or peeling? Ah well, you get what you pay for.

If this does work out and enough people like it, I can come up with more free designs--that would actually be a pretty nice and unique feature for this site to offer. If it doesn't, I've lost a total of about 10 minutes trying something new.

To download a copy of the file for printing, click here. And please let me know if you have any access problems.

I'd love to have a Death to Zargon page along the lines of People of the Gun. So if you're inclined to send a picture of yourself in your new T (see blog profile for edress), I'll post it.

1/5

New figures from the Government have reportedly revealed that less than one-fifth of gun crimes in Ireland result in a criminal conviction...

The main reason for the low rates is reportedly that the identities of the perpetrators have never been established.

So they are officially powerless to remove over 80% of current perpetrators from the streets--hell, they don't even know who they are.

The solution? Make sure the citizenry is defenseless.

If I lived in Ireland, I could use about a fifth of Bushmills right now...

An "Alert Citizen"

The incident began when an "alert citizen" called police...

I can't wait to see how this plays out.

Nothing from Nothing

The three murders follow a week in which several aldermen voiced concern with Police Supt. Jody Weis over this year's 13 percent rise in homicides...

Taking to the streets and letting her voice join the chorus shouting "Get rid of those guns!"—that was something. And for Magee and many others, grappling with children and gangs and gunfire, something is a whole lot better than nothing.

Sounds like a Billy Preston song.

The populace doesn't have a clue as to what is really needed and the overlords are getting desperate as the fraud starts to unravel and their tenuous grip on power and order--their vulnerability-- becomes more apparent.

Forget it Jake. It's Chi-Town.

The Kind of Person

"I didn't even think Mr. Winchell would be the kind of person to have a gun..."

Oh, and what kind of person would that be?

We're the Only Ones Youth-Oriented Enough

The Silverton police officer who shot and killed an Irish citizen while responding to a burglary complaint last month has been jailed on accusations he sexually abused a girl, Marion County authorities said.

Another "Only One" with the dating etiquette dilemma: when you take her out to dinner, do you buy her a Big Kid's Meal or a Happy Meal?

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Surprised Enough

...Surprise, AZ Police Chief Daniel Hughes was working out at the Mountainside Fitness center when someone broke into his locker, stealing his gun, badge, uniform, and police vehicle. The vehicle, an unmarked 2007 Chevy Tahoe, was recovered. The gun, badge, and uniform were not recovered.

So when are we going to finally say "Enough," demand "common sense gun regulation" and close The "Only One" Loophole?

[Via DJK]

Anthem

Mike Vanderboegh sent an email to the New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance after reading about their proposed invasion of Earth by space aliens:

From: GeorgeMason1776ATaolDOTcom
Sent:Mon 7/14/08 8:01 AM
To: Angi.NJARA@comcast.net
Cc: dcodreaAThotmailDOTcom

As our unerring bullets fly,
May this ever be our cry:
Eat THIS, Zargonian scum!
You'll wish to Earth you'd never come.

-- Anthem of the Zargonian Hunters

Death to the Zargonians! No quarter asked or given!

Mike Vanderboegh
PO Box 926
Pinson, Alabama 35126

Let's hope it has the desired effect on herbivore methane production.

Subject to Regulations

"The Nevada ACLU respects the individual's right to bear arms subject to constitutionally permissible regulations," a statement on the organization's Web site said. "The ACLU of Nevada will defend this right as it defends other constitutional rights."

And what kind of regulations are "constitutionally permissible"?

According to Maximum Mike, all of them.

The apologists were out in force when then-Solicitor General Paul Clement pulled his little act of Heller sabotage. Oh, the Vote Freedom First President didn't know, we were told, and as proof offered Cheney affixing his name to a petition.

But you'll notice the brief wasn't withdrawn, and the arguments were repeated in court. So much for gratitude.

Is there anyone who honestly thinks BATFU isn't doing exactly what this administration wants?
[Via Jeffersonian]

Secret Weapons

Rational people are not concerned...

Yeah--if you're not doing anything wrong...and, of course, guess who gets to determine that...

Hey, Bob Newman--any idea where we could buy some rope...?

What's with those who believe this securing the blessings of liberty crap anyway? We all know the intended purpose of government is to keep things secret so law enforcement agencies "have the upper hand."

[Via Whose Paranoid]

This Day in History: July 14

As the Health of an Army principally depends upon Cleanliness; it is recommended in the strongest manner, to the Commanding Officer of Corps, Posts and Detachments, to be strictly diligent, in ordering the Necessarys to be filled up once a Week, and new ones dug; the Streets of the encampments and Lines to be swept daily, and all Offal and Carrion, near the camp, to be immediately buried: The Officers commanding in Barracks, or Quarters, to be answerable that they are swept every morning, and all Filth & Dirt removed from about the houses: Next to Cleanliness, nothing is more conducive to a Soldiers health, than dressing his provisions in a decent and proper manner. The Officers commanding Companies, should therefore daily inspect the Camp Kitchens, and see the Men dress their Food in a wholesome way.