Dial 911 and...uh...Hello...?

Police Chief Joe Leonardi said dispatchers first reported a problem the morning of May 2, after discovering that emergency calls from Verizon customers had been rolling over to a 10-digit Police Department line.
Sword Medical

But later that day, city officials say the 911 system failed completely, leaving them to question how many callers couldn't get through.

And it's not like it would do you any good in a self defense situation even if you could get through...

(Give the above link a while to load--it's our first Citizens of America radio spot, obtained from the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. I need to figure out a way to get them stored on this site--that doesn't appear to be a Blogger feature.)

Brady's Consult "Expert" to Fight Guns on Campuses

The Brady Campaign has published a new report geared toward swaying the uninformed and fearful among us to maintain our nation's schools as Harris/Klebold/Cho Empowerment Zones.

They list all kinds of sources for their conclusions, including one that hasn't gotten much attention outside of a humble blog frequented by a handful of gun rights activists:



Thanks, Wayne. Nothing like giving aid, comfort and ammunition to our enemies.

At what point are you going to admit you were wrong and repudiate this absurd and inexcusable position.

We're the Only Ones Indicted Enough

In delayed reports, suspended Lockney Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court Judge Michelle Aruajo remains free on bond after being indicted May 8 on felony counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the alleged March 10 shooting of her husband, Romeo Aruajo, who is recovering from four bullet wounds to the abdomen stemming from an apparent marital dispute.

Yeah, I'm sure you and I would be free on bond.

It looks like her attorney, Terry McEachern, is a piece of work himself:
Judge Finds McEachern Guilty of DWI

This really is unfolding like a small town soap opera.

[More from "The Only Ones" files...]

We Need Common Sense Gavin Newsom Control

“Enough is enough,” said Newsom in the city’s Bayview district. “We need common sense gun control.”

And what is "common sense" to a creature who makes no secret of his evil desire to disarm everyone but his enforcers?

Remember--this is the creature who decides for himself which laws to publicly flout--and unleashes a criminal investigation on those who ask if they can do the same and disregard laws they don't like.

This is the creep who uses girls half his age, providing for their underage drinking. And while we're on that subject, this is the substance abusing loser who can't control his own behavior, which may explain why he wants to control everyone else's.

This is the exhibitionist pervert who fellates microphones in public.

This is the subversive who has declared SF a "sanctuary" for immigration lawbreakers.

Thing is, Gavin, you think you're on the winning side. It ain't over yet, pal. The day may yet come when the investigation focuses on you.

[Via Vinnie]

Knife Rights at Blade Show

Doug Ritter has posted the new Knife Rights News Slice .

They'll have a booth at the Blade Show from June 8 to June 10, 2007 at the Cobb Galleria Centre and Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. That Saturday, at 10:00 AM, Blade Magazine will be sponsoring a panel discussion: "How to Protect Your Knife Rights."

Baltimore Proposes Unmasking Tyranny

Under Curran's plan, the mayor could declare "public safety act zones," which would allow police to close liquor stores and bars, limit the number of people on city sidewalks, and halt traffic during two-week intervals.

Police would be encouraged to aggressively stop and frisk individuals in those zones to search for weapons and drugs.

And remember: "They" hate us because we're free.

[Via John Schaefer]

This Day in History: May 18

Therefore, my lords, whatever has been done by the Americans, I must deem the mere consequence of our unjust demands. They have come to you with fair arguments, - you have refused to hear them: they make the most respectful remonstrances, - you answer them will bills of pains and penalties: they know they ought to be free, - you tell them they shall be slaves. Is it then a wonder, if they say in despair, ‘for the short remainder of our lives we will be free?’ Is there one among your lordships, who in a situation similar to that which I have described, would not resolve the same? If there should be such a one, I am sure he ought not to be here.

Is Wayne LaPierre Coming Around?

If that's the case (and we all know it is), then why shouldn't we also be having a discussion about trained adults legally carrying concealed firearms for their own protection and the protection of others? Texas Governor Rick Perry's willing to have that discussion. Why isn't the nation's attorney general?

The same question might be asked of you, Mr. LaPierre--why has NRA avoided DEMANDING full recognition of the Second Amendment on our nation's campuses, and, in fact, adopted the Brady position? And are you limiting the "discussion" to universities, or are you now also considering changing your inexcusable position on banning guns at primary education facilities?

[Via Alan]

Zach Doty Update

We posted about this case yesterday. Scroll down to posts by NarrowPathPilgrim:

Chief of Police called just as I was getting ready to leave the attorney's office. He indicated that the video tapes were ready to pick up, but that they wouldn't have any audio. I asked why the tapes had no audio and he said that the officers had wireless microphones transmitting on the same frequency which canceled each other out.

As contributor ChareltonHest wrote: "Uh-huh."

Plus, it looks like he and his brother were harassed and detained again.

We're the Only Ones Innocent Enough

"He's pleading not guilty because he is not guilty," Peter Hickey said after the hearing. "And we expect at the end, the conclusion of the trial, that that's what the outcome will be."

...Videotape from a surveillance camera in the tavern shows a man police say is the 250-pound Abbate punching, beating and throwing the 115-pound Obrycka to the floor.

Hickey may be right. A little bribing and threatening can go a long way in Chicago, especially by "The Only Ones"--and all you need to turn is one juror.

[Via Paul Grant]

Somos Los Unicos

The Santa Fe Police Department is considering the possibility of recruiting Mexican nationals to fill vacant police jobs.

Yep, can you see someone who isn't even a citizen arresting a patriot on American soil for keeping and bearing arms?

Hell, why not just cut to the chase and outsource our policing to the Blue Helmets? I'm sure they could do it a lot cheaper, and that's what everybody in power says it's all about...

[Más de “Los Unicos” archiva…]

BATFU Introduces Bubble-Head Protective Gear

Good grief. Leave it to BATFU to show up for a raid with such style.

That isn't Ms. Gailey, is it?

[Via 45superman]

WARNING!

There are reports of "outrage" over some scumbag kid who created a Virginia Tech video game. You can go ahead and read the story I linked to, but I just want to let everyone know that while finding the actual site where the game is is not all that hard, my protection sw shows a problem:


A white checkmark in a green circle is "safe." A white "X" in a red circle is a warning.

What, you expected disgusting creatures who think something like this is funny to be clean?

You Are Here

1894C calls our attention to two graphics expressing a similar theme.

Well done. A picture can, indeed, be worth a thousand words.

"Let's Get the Record Straight"

On Gun Control
Mitt Romney supports the strict enforcement of gun laws. He is a supporter of the federal assault weapons ban. Mitt also believes in the rights of those who hunt to responsibly own and use firearms.

Compare that to his "position" today:

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney conceded he had signed legislation banning assault weapons but said, “Let's get the record straight.” He said he is a supporter of the rights of gun owners under the Second Amendment.

Frequent WarOnGuns contributor 1894C says "I'm raising the BS flag on that one!"

As well he should.

When it Comes to Gun Confiscation, All is Nothing.

"Son, let me explain something to you. You don't poke a wolverine with a sharp stick unless you want your balls ripped off." -- Grandpa Vanderboegh's Rule of Life #32.

Mike Vanderboegh gives a gun confiscation enthusiast a lesson in thinking things through to their logical consequences.

This Day in History: May 17

At Piscataway, the British 42nd, 71st, and 33rd regiments raided Bonhamtown and Piscataway. The British described American casualties as 67 killed and 130 wounded; their losses were placed at 2 killed, 16 wounded, and 12 captured. (May 17, 1777)

Parker and "the Final Word"

I'm sure there will be all kinds of kudos for this being a great promotional piece for 2A. I was with you until this line, Mr. Levy:

The U.S. Supreme Court is, and rightly should be, the final word on that question.

What, just like they were "the final word" at one time about slaves not having the rights of free citizens?

Anybody who thinks a pronouncement from any branch of government declaring we have no right as individuals to keep and bear arms will be "the final word," and that we'll all then go gentle into that good night, lives in a pretty sheltered world and hasn't really been paying attention to what the soul of this movement is all about.

There will be no "final word" denying our rights, nor any more "final solutions" while some of us yet breathe.

[Via Dan Gifford]

Eli's Coming, Hide Your Heart Girl

Trocka claims in a federal lawsuit that Trooper Nicole Eli, the district's school resource officer, grabbed her by the coat, pushed her back into her car and shook her repeatedly without cause.

The suit said that Trocka bruised her back on the steering wheel and has suffered sleeplessness and emotional distress because of the incident.

Via Declan, who says "The poor women must have thought she was back in Poland under the old commie regime."

Citizen Comments on Virginia Tech

From Declan:

David, I watched the opening session of the Virginia Tech Review Panel, and it opened with comments from Gov. Kaine and Vir. Tech President Charles Steger. This doesn't look good for gun owners. The Governor asked the panel to look at all aspects of the shooting and the subsequent response by the college and State, he made no mention of VT's ban on concealed carry. Steger spoke briefly and about how vast the campus was and the huge task of protecting VT's staff and students, again no mention of the college ban on concealed carry. He was then given an incomprehensibly gushing kudos from the panel chairman, how objective could anyone on the panel be after hearing that?

Maybe you could let your readers know about this site and ask them to post their comments there.

UPDATE--Here are my comments:

Why don’t you consider the fact that Virginia Tech policy prohibits firearms on campus—even for concealed weapon permit holders—important enough to discuss?

Why do I watch and listen in vain to find any reference to a bill that never made it out of committee that would have changed that? Why did Virginia Tech Associate VP of University Relations Larry Hincken say the death of the bill that would have allowed adult students and faculty the means to defend themselves made him “happy”?

Why did Hincken pen an editorial reply on The Roanoake Times ridiculing the concept of peaceable people keeping and bearing arms on campus?

Why are these hearings silent on these matters?

We all know the only thing that stopped Cho was a bullet. That no one was able to stop him sooner is on your consciences, or should be.