This Day in History: November 28

Your Excellency's letter on the discriminations which have been heretofore made, between the troops raised within this state, and considered as part of our quota, and those not so considered, was delivered me four days ago. I immediately laid it before the Assembly, who thereupon came to the resolution I now do myself the honor of enclosing you. [More]

Another WND Report

This one slipped by me until I saw it linked to on Sipsey Street, no doubt because I haven't done anything with it lately and the reporter was quoting an old article of mine. [Read]

Which appears here, by the way.

And here's more.

Volume Seven Update

New stuff added since last Sunday. [Read]

Gun Rights Examiner earns Sunday headlines in Arizona Republic and WorldNetDaily

“Project Gunwalker” was front page headline news in today’s edition of The Arizona Republic...In another development, WorldNetDaily, the very highly-trafficked news website, is featuring a report on Gun Rights Examiners Chore Boy/silencer story as its main headline this morning. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column does a little crowing. Maybe that's why I've got laryngitis, and Mark Walters will need to do tonight's Gunwalker update on Armed American Radio without me.

Something to Consider

With all those out there (some very well heeled) quick to use Gunwalker in their fundraising appeals (even though they have done practically nothing in terms of original work on the story, and the most prosperous ones have even discouraged recognition of those who have), isn't it refreshing to see someone who has been working around the clock to break new ground and pushing himself to mortal limits--someone of modest means who often can't say how the next bill will be paid--asking his supporters to stop sending money?

What better testament to character?

For the DC trip, OK--but in general principle, those who receive regular value should return it.  Some time ago I proposed a very doable monthly voluntary subscription to SSI--a buck a month. If just a fraction of Mike's readers did that, he'd be compensated along the lines of, say, a bus boy.

Hopefully, no one of conscience thinks that's asking too much.

This Day in History: November 27

In a letter to Maj. Taylor, then commanding the Johnstown Fort, dated November 27 (1779), Col. Fisher states that he is under the necessity of convening a court martial on the following day, and that he, the Major, should attend, bringing with him another officer, also to act as a member. [More]

Conaway gun case tells much about hypocrisy, elitism and bigotry

Which nonetheless leads to the fair question of why Conaway had a handgun and a permit in the first place. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks at the character of some elites who find it personally advantageous to keep the rest of us disarmed.

This Day in History: November 26

On November 26, 1779 while serving at Wyoming Pa., he wrote a letter to the War Council and in part writes the following: "I am a Hessian Born, by Inclination, as well as duty bound an American I have the Honour to be a Captn in the Continental Army...[More]

3,000?

Bob Owens posts on a theory I've heard before, that Fast and Furious was less about "gun control" and more about playing sides with the cartels as part of a greater strategy. [Read]

It's not that I'm hostile to that line of thought--I'm interested in the truth. It's just--as I have told proponents of it--that none of my sources have offered this explanation, so I can't endorse it until I get something more directly credible than a defendant offering a desperate defense.

I guess I'll need to see what documents result from this to test against the hypothesis.

But to be clear: the initial "padding statistics" charge on Gunwalker came not from any "right wing bloggers."  It was first made on CleanUpATF by one of the posters whom ATF's Chief Counsel's Office and Ken Melson had discussed applying standards of conduct disciplinary action against. Make sure you click on the sidebar graphic there to see the emails for yourself.

Bottom line: If a definitive US government/cartel cooperative effort is established, it would add a new dimension to--but not negate--the "more gun control" theory.

Vanderboegh: What Newsweek and the FBI don’t want you to know about PATCON

Vanderboegh's latest exclusive includes “items expunged from the story,” and his conclusion is nothing less than knock-your-wind-out startling... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column points to an exclusive report that is literally explosive.  Hugely so.

An Ounce of Prevention

Harry Reid, the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate, could well grant him his wish, by preventing the subject from coming to a vote. [More]

Ignore the snotty Brit trying to keep his Rapex from popping out for a moment and consider this one potentially truthful statement.

Any takers for that bet?

Victimhood

Toledo Blade: Robber Killed by Store Clerk While Scooping Up Cash Is 'Victim' [More]

Damn you vigilantes!

The Blade, of course, is one of the more notorious citizen disarmament advocacy rags, fighting freedom every step of the way and leading in the demand to publicly "out" concealed carriers.

One can only hope their editor and publisher have the happy occasion to personally interact with a "victim" some day.  I'm sure he'll be appreciative of their tolerance, understanding and leadership in demanding social justice.  Or at least he'll appreciate it more than he would an encounter with someone who refuses to be a victim.


[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones with Ties that Bind Enough

5-Year-Old Handcuffed, Charged With Battery On Officer
Boy Cuffed With Zip Ties On Hands, Feet [More]

Protecting and serving, "Only Ones"-style...What a typical statist thug solution.

Hey, he wanted to get home at the end of his shift.

Everybody who thinks it's a good idea to call the cops in on something like this, raise your right hand. No, keep your elbow straight. Just like every one of those "Only One" pole-smoking comment posters who side with "Officer Friendly" and think the little brat got what was coming to him. Just watch how outraged they'll be when it's their turn in the barrel.

Meanwhile, up the kid's meds. And when he goes all Harris and Klebold on us a decade or so from now, demand more "gun control."

[Via several of you]

I Strongly Disagree

He seems perfectly sane to me... [More]

This Day in History: November 25

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Night of the evil Butterball

This is what the heirs of The Sons of Liberty have been reduced to. This is what they have allowed, and in many cases, demanded. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents my traditional Thanksgiving essay.

When Limes Are Outlawed...

And they're those military-style "assault limes," with no legitimate culinary purpose...[Read]

Stupid limeys.

[Via Glocked and Loaded]

A Bit of Self-Serving Hyperbole?

The NRA is the sole protector of the Second Amendment... [More]

Cool. I've been working way too hard anyway. Nice to know the lone "Voice in the Wilderness" has things covered and we can all resume that carefree cavorting and gamboling we purposeless Eloi do so well...

How can ‘Snuffy’ Pfleger ‘lobby’ against a bill and keep tax-exempt status?

Fair is fair. If the “tolerant” left is going to invoke the state to silence conservative political thought, let’s see how they like living under the edicts they would impose on those who do not share their ideology. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary renders unto Caesar.

This Day in History: November 23

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