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What are we aiming at again...?

Student Versprechen Gun gegen Gewalt

Noting the limitations of Google Translator, I've attempted to render the Brady Campaign child brainwashing pledge into its original tongue.

- Ich werde nie um eine Pistole in die Schule.
- Ich werde nie eine Waffe, um ein persönliches Problem oder Streit.
- Ich werde meinen Einfluss mit meinen Freunden zu halten von der Nutzung Waffen zu Beilegung von Streitigkeiten.
- Mein einzelner Entscheidungen und Maßnahmen, wenn multipliziert mit denen der junge Menschen im ganzen Land, wird einen Unterschied machen. Zusammen, von Beachtung dieser Verpflichtung können wir umkehren und die Gewalt aufwachsen in Sicherheit.

Those who know how are invited to correct any mis-translation in "Comments."

Gun Trust Lawyer: An Ergonomic Solution

As people age, they often develop medical issues that would prevent them from being able to use a normal firearm to protect themselves, their family, of their possessions. The Palm Pistol seems to have solved many of those problems by creating a single shot pistol with a combination lock and a thumb trigger.

David M. Goldman (his NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog is a recent addition to the WoGRoll) addresses some of the concerns I've heard expressed about the innovative firearm that we discussed here.

The Trouble with Freedom

Slate editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg thunders that recent headlines are evidence of "global economic meltdown made possible by libertarian ideas." According to Weisberg, author of a pro-Leviathan snoozer called In Defense of Government, "any competent forensic work has to put the libertarian theory of self-regulating financial markets at the scene of the crime."

You got that? Our problem is we have too much economic freedom, and government doesn't have enough power and control.

Only national socialism can save us!

This Day in History: October 23

The Congressional Committee meeting with Washington agrees to accept the Penobscot, Stockbridge, and St. John's Indian tribes offers of assistance, allowing them to be employed in the Army if necessary. The committee decides, however, to exclude African Americans.

One could make the argument that pragmatism was needed to accomplish the end goal due to the attitudes and interests of the time. It still sucked.

There's a Man with a Gun Over There

Yes, we are living in a society where every responsible citizen has the right to a choice on whether or not they will carry a gun, openly or concealed--or we should be.

My latest Examiner.com piece is up. Head on over, and please help spread the word on this excellent new platform for reaching outside "the choir."

Non-Negotiable

Sen. Barack Obama has one priority: to get elected. Period. Black leaders must have a different, urgent priority -- to put meat on the bones of a realistic black economic and social compact.

"People of the Gun" inspiration Laura Washington once more comes off as a raving racist Marxist loon.

Let's see, a "black leader" and an advocated socioeconomic agenda that could best be described as "national socialist"...

So would it be fair to speculate on the appropriateness of coining the term "Schwarzführer"?

Black America should demand that Obama cease his shameless pandering to the People of the Gun and launch a full-throttle crusade for sensible gun control. While he has been out on the campaign trail, dozens of Chicago children have been slaughtered in the streets...

A national black agenda is non-negotiable.

So are our unalienable rights. There is nothing to negotiate.

The answer is "No." The longer answer is two words, and starts with "F."

Your move.

[Via HZ]

2A Today for the USA

We talked briefly about this yesterday, where I told you a little about the video, linked to it and introduced my sidebar click-through ad.

Aaron Zelman really has done a good job--this is the perfect vehicle to introduce people to the concept of the Second Amendment and how it is their right. It leads them through the logical development, how RKBA had its ideological origins in religious texts that predate our government, how rights are unalienable...

It teaches them the concept of the militia, gives them insights into the thoughts of the Founders, and brings them persuasively into modern times--where we see the evil made possible by "gun control" through slavery, genocide and tyranny. It also shows the personal tragedy, as exemplified through the experiences and resolve of Dr. Susanna Hupp.

JPFO really has created a great tool here, one that is perfect for educating and priming people to be receptive to learn more. I urge you to watch it and, importantly, to share it.

I also urge you to support JPFO with a contribution to help them not only pay for this, but to continue their great work.

We can't continue expecting others to do things for us without giving them support. And we can't expect personal credibility for what we'll do when the chips are down if we won't make even small sacrifices while times are yet easy by comparison.

We're the Only Ones...

...Honoring the Day (and Helping Ourselves) Enough

Peabody police officers will get 'holiday pay' if they work on September 11.

Oh, the humanity!

...Knocking About Enough

Salem police are investigating an arrest in which an officer is shown on video throwing a suspect to the ground.

Y'see, somebody else punched the cop, so this punk had it coming.

"Only Ones." And I like the way they get the "good citizen" in both videos saying just how great it all is.

[Via Brian F]

Teach Your Children Well

Click on the title link and watch the video.

Ouch!

[Via Sam W]

We're the Only Ones Defending Ourselves Enough

An off-duty Chicago Police officer shot and killed a man who tried to rob him on the South Side Tuesday morning, officials said.

In other words, if lethal force was justified, he had to do it because he was in fear for his life.

In other words, had it been you or me, we could now be dead.

Because you and I aren't "Only Ones."

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-town.

[Via David H]

Ayers' Greatest Coup

Beach Girl shares some thoughts on Obama.

We're the Only Ones Vested Enough

The "Thor Shield" was designed for police officers but sure to be more popular amongst protesters and other people who piss off police officers. It uses a layer of foil in the vest to draw the current of the taser, keeping your body nice and jolt-free. That'll really come in handy the next time you foolishly decide to get out of your car to argue with a cop at a traffic stop or decide to protest any of the government's actions.

Wrong.

Thor Shield is only sold to Military and Law Enforcement Agencies

So I guess if you want one, you'll just have to adapt the idea and make one for yourself. Unless that's against the law, too.

I mean think about it: Why should we trust you with a vest? Who do you think you are? An "Only One"?

[Via David H]

You'd Do Anything to Keep Them Safe

Anti-Castle Doctrine mailer attacking Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsee paid for by Ohio Democratic Party

I hope to cover this next week on my Examiner page.

Until then, these are the democrat mailers.

This is my response:

The New Buccaneers

Security analysts and the Somali government are publicly flirting with the idea of hiring mercenaries to stop the pirates that are terrorizing east Africa. Now, the notorious guns-for-fire at Blackwater are responding to the call, with a resounding arrrr!!!!!

Concerns with Blackwater domestic operations notwithstanding, I find a free market solution interesting. As long as there's no problem proving the scalps and ears turned in for the bounty are righteously harvested...and all the controls are in place to prevent abuses and ensure protection of the innocent that that implies.

Without it, what's to stop some enterprising mercenary from shanghaiing a crew, placing them on a stolen vessel, blowing it to hell and then collecting a reward? I mean, it's not like we're dealing with professors of ethics here. And what's the saying, "Dead men tell no tales"...?

[Via David H]

A Modest Increase

Buried among the articles and budget legalese is this tiny gem spotted by a reader:

Increase gun registration fee from $20 to $60 per firearm

Don't worry, though. Richard Mell can afford it.

[Via DJK]

Who Do You Trust?

Four ATF agents infiltrated the gang and were accepted as full members, a difficult process that requires winning the trust of the gang's top leaders over a period of months, Hoffman said.

The agents were required to live away from their families in homes set up to make it look like they lived a Mongols lifestyle, Hoffman said. Four female undercover ATF agents also were involved in the operation, pretending to be biker girlfriends and attending parties with the agents.

Not that I'm comparing the two, but what they can do to the Mongols they can do to a militia.

Beware infiltrator informants and provocateurs. As we've seen too often, being a moral and patriotic American exercising Constitutionally-protected rights is no defense.

[Via David H and Avg Joe]

Don't Panic?

5. Don't panic. "When they knock, don't panic." Having worked on both sides of investigations, Howard offered plenty of observations, namely this: "It's all about pressure." He said he has seen investigators send in a uniformed SWAT team just for effect. "None of us think as well when we are under pressure," Howard said. "One of the ways to handle the pressure is to prepare for it now."

What if they don't knock?

I agree with the part about not panicking and being prepared to handle pressure, though...

[Via Cris C]

UPDATE: Robb Allen has improved on the original:

American Gun Owner = Trained Jihadist

Most unbelievable of all, though, is Judge Rogers’s take on guns. Can you imagine drawing a moral and factual equivalence between United States citizens who own firearms and alien terrorist trainees who have gone to jihadist camps and received instruction in explosives, close-combat, assassination tactics, and jihadist ideology? The mind reels.

Sure I can.

III.

Well, except for those "alien terrorist trainees" and "jihadist ideology" bits. No need to get nasty. Besides, I prefer "Homegrown Terrorist."

I hope more minds reel.

The stronger and more capable and better equipped we are perceived to be, and there are indeed some strong, capable and equipped individuals, the better it is for everyone.

The better to keep the peace with, my dear.

[Via Michael G]

GMU Alert

Firedbrass tells us how effective George Mason University's "No guns on campus" policy is.

Y'all remember George Mason? The guy who said:

I ask who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people, except a few public officers.