In Soviet Russia, Government Rules YOU*

Just like in Soviet America.

I wonder if these Russians are still glad they came here?

*

We're the Only Ones Spoiling the Barrel Enough

A narcotics investigator with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was arrested and charged with two felonies Friday, accused of selling a handgun to a convicted burglar.

Eight-year veteran Jason S. Barber, 32, was the fourth Indianapolis police officer and the third narcotics officer in the department to be arrested on felony charges in the past two weeks. There are 16 officers in the narcotics unit.

But there are "just a few bad apples," right? That's what we keep hearing. Everybody else is a stand-up guy.

If every one of the 16 narco-"Only Ones" didn't know about the corruption, they're too damned oblivious to be detectives. I just wonder how many of them haven't been caught yet.

Top heads should roll. Except they're the ones who set the tone.

"Highest integrity" my ... eye.

[Via Shermlock Shomes]

Lock Up Your Safety in the Parking Lot Law Upheld

A federal judge declined on Wednesday to stop Florida's new guns-at-work law from taking effect on Tuesday.

Not that such a law would have helped these victims.

Once the shooting starts, it's kind'a late to go to your car (and yeah, I know about Pearl--I'm talking about for the immediate targets).

The answer, of course, is to not just keep, but to bear.

[Via Jeffersonian]

A Suspension of Sorts

Wilmette has suspended enforcement of its 19-year-old ordinance banning handgun possession in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that appears to invalidate such bans.

I don't know who would have observed such a lunatic edict anyway, but I learned long ago what a fringe minority people like me belong to.

But this gives me another opportunity to reiterate a point I hinted at in the last "Update" to my "Heller Affirmed" post.

Say a lawsuit is brought in hostile territory, say Ninth Circuit country, like San Francisco. We're constantly reminded they are the most overturned circuit on the country, so we know they have a penchant for getting things wrong, and you know it's on purpose-- since it gives them a chance to extend their agenda, and many times keep it going-- knowing full well that SCOTUS doesn't take every case brought before it.

So I'm just sayin' it's not a gimme that a lawsuit will succeed. There's a possibility it will not, and the high court will refuse to hear it and resolve it--leaving "settled" law and precedent in that district, and a model to be emulated in others.

I bring this up not to say don't press forward, but rather to make sure we do it with eyes wide open. If a leader wants me to follow him into a fight, I want to make sure the risks have been assessed.

And as always, since I'm not a lawyer, I'll appreciate anyone who does have expertise educating me on this.

[Via HZ]

Repeal the Chicago Tribune

Repeal the 2nd Amendment

Well, if you can repeal one, why not the other?

Still, in the Trib's case, we may not need to do anything but watch them shrivel into further irrelevancy. And as more "Authorized Journalists" are "downsized" out, they may find themselves unable to obtain placement. The great big happy global public/private partnership they're so eager for the rest of us to transition to is finding out that ink-stained wretches, too, can be outsourced.

You've done our work. We have no further need for you.

[Via HZ]

UPDATE: Mike Vanderboegh weighs in with a letter to the idi...uh...editor:

re: Your call to repeal the Second Amendment

Provoking a bloody civil war by repealing the Second Amendment is an odd way to secure "public safety." Do you think American gun owners would simply stay quiet and do nothing if our God-given, inalienable rights (which are merely enumerated in the Bill of Rights and not created by it) were "legally" stripped from us? Don't extrapolate from your own cowardice. Just because you would do anything the government told you to do doesn't mean we would. And remember, we're the ones with the firearms.

Democracy, unrestrained by a constitutional republican framework, is three wolves and a sheep sitting down to vote on what, or who, to have for dinner. But by all means, go ahead and repeal the Second Amendment. The "sheep" will pull out a .45 and plug all three of your wolves before they can start drooling.

We're the Only Ones Calling BS Enough

Geez, did Daley turn on the bullshit today or what?

Second City Cop fights for the right of people to be armed and to defend themselves, and recognizes Bodyguarded Boss Daley for what he is. The "Only Ones" Files would be significantly smaller if more were like him.

[Via DJK]

This Day in History: June 28

The English fleet attacked the rude fort on the 28th of June; but the elastic palmetto logs proved an admirable defense, and a terrific bombardment of ten hours did little damage. On the other hand, the American fire was well aimed, and nearly every shot took effect.

A Distressing Dissent

...Miller was never convicted -- commentators noted this was pretty suggestive the court hadn't bothered to read Miller before citing it.

...I guess he didn't read the Perpich case, either, let alone verify the dates and who did what.

And this level of judicial incompetence doesn't rise (sink?) to the level of malpractice? Assuming it wasn't "willful"?

We have to let these demonstrably ignorant and corrupt vultures rule over our lives, and there's no recourse?

I know no politician would stick his neck out or be able to get anything done, but would somebody please educate a simple non-lawyer: Is there any kind of bar you could file a complaint with and seek some sort of discipline/reprimand? How does that work--or doesn't it?

[Via Avg Joe]

A Constitutional Straitjacket

It is too early to know how much of a constitutional straitjacket the new rule will create.

Freedom is slavery...where have I heard that before?

It's been well over a decade. I guess I won't hold my breath waiting for an admission that they were wrong...

There's a Simple Explanation

The "birth certificate" claimed by the Barack Obama campaign is not certified as authentic and appears to be a photoshopped fake.

Hey, he's The Lightworker, "an attuned being...who can actually help usher in a new way of being on the planet, of relating and connecting and engaging with this bizarre earthly experiment."

What makes people think he's of this Earth?

I can't wait for this scene to play out at the Inauguration:

Look at me, Damien. It's all for you!

We're the Only Ones Facing Economic Hardships Enough

Five Summit County sheriff's deputies facing trial in the 2006 death of a county jail inmate were returned to the payroll this week but will not resume their law-enforcement duties until their court cases are resolved, agency officials said Wednesday.

Citing an economic-hardship clause in the agency's contract with the deputies, sheriff's legal counsel Christine Croce said, the deputies charged in the inmate's death submitted letters to the sheriff asking to be reinstated to the payroll.

We in the private sector paying for this all have clauses like that with our employers, don't we? I mean, I'm sure they can't be "The Only Ones" who can't do their job but still get paid--can they?

And do peruse the comments on this one.

We're the Only Ones Messianic Enough

Ex-Traffic Cop Says He's Jesus

So an "Only One" thinks he's God and if we don't obey and worship him we'll be destroyed.

That's news?

La La La La

"Jared's teacher covered her ears, trying to block the conversation, and singing 'la la la la.' When asked by another school employee about her odd behavior, the teacher claimed she did not want to hear about the boys and their 'killing.'..."

Far be it from me to suggest telling anyone what they don't want to hear.

A Question of Fairness

In ruling out a vote on Pence’s proposed Broadcaster's Freedom Act, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-CA.) also signaled her strong support for revival of the “Fairness Doctrine” -- which would require radio station owners to provide equal time to radio commentary when it is requested.

The ruling Marxists can't allow a marketplace of ideas. It must be controlled and directed.

What the hell kind of ant mentality views basic human decency as a "doctrine" to be imposed by the state anyway?

That Air America can't stay aloft when left to the choice of the people (hey, isn't that democracy...?) simply means that force must now be employed. And since the airwaves are the province of the collective...

See, it doesn't matter that broadcasters can move over to paid satellite radio--what Commisar Nancy is interested in is manipulating the masses--for now. They'll get to the privateers in due time--starting by convincing people they're "pirates."

Hey, you gotta demonize your enemies to gin up the manufactured hate.

And once that's all locked up, can the Internet be far behind?

A few days back I asked WoG readers to sign a petition sent to me by Michael Dukes. Like I said, I don't know if it will do any good, but it certainly can't hurt to invest a few seconds to make your stance known.

BATFU's First Blush

"There is nothing in terms of first blush to say it will significantly change our business," Michael Sullivan, acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said of the high court's decision.

Huh. I haven't seen BATFU blush since I posted some pictures.

But he's right--it was a narrow ruling. It didn't address stomping cats, racist picnics, lying under oath...

Yeah, I'd have to agree. It'll probably be business as usual.

A Promising Poll

The numbers are encouraging, aren't they?

I just got this link and don't have time to chase down the poll, size and methodology--if you have more information, please comment.

[Via ILiveFreeOrDie]

We're the Only Ones Warding Off Our Attackers Enough

An off-duty Chicago police officer was shot and wounded on the city's South Side overnight.

The officer was hit in the hand and leg during an exchange of gunfire with his assailant...

But if you're a non-"Only One," Bodyguarded Boss Daley would be "outraged" at your being able to send an attacker fleeing.

[Via JCR]

The BATFU Way

The Nahant Public Library wants to sell one of its most valuable possessions: a German machine gun captured by Army Sgt. Alvin C. York during World War I.

...Both Welsh and deStefano said at least two agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) have listened to the story but offered no recommendations, other than to suggest the machine gun be destroyed.

...Negotiations with the ATF have put deStefano in a funk. He described a four-way conference call during which an obviously young ATF agent admitted not knowing the story of Sgt. York or much about WWI. “That’s the person the ATF has making the decision about this machine gun. It’s no wonder we didn’t get very far,” he said.

Yeah, that's about what I would expect.

Reader Keith D. sent me this story and wrote "I'm not sure what, if anything, can be done, but I am going to write my senators and representative about this anyway. If you have any ideas, I'd like to hear them."

That sounds like as good a place as any to start.

I'm going to contact the library and ask if there is any organized effort they would like public support for, and will report back on what they tell me.

UPDATE: That was quick!

Dear Mr. Codrea,

Those of us who care about American history should know that the Maxim gun has been placed under agreement between the Nahant Public Library and the Museum of Appalachia, in Tennessee. The Library should receive a monetary gift in consideration of its donation to the museum. The historic relic, which American soldiers fought to capture, will eventually be placed on exhibit for all to appreciate, as the Museum of Appalachia is constructing an exhibition around the machine gun. Transfer to the museum from the Library is awaiting paperwork from the BATFE.

Thank you for your concern. This issue seems to have been settled in favor of history and patriotism.

My Best,

Daniel deStefano

Director

"Closed Hand": An Open Letter to the ATF's Jim Cavanaugh

You should understand that many of us gun owners today feel the same way as the Cheyenne and Lakota did about the predatory federal government in 1876 -- especially after the Olofson case proved to all of us who were paying attention that Waco Rules still govern the ATF.

Mindful Musings presents the latest from Mike Vanderboegh.

I was going to post this yesterday, but figured it might get lost in all the Heller to-do.

Calling All Cars! Calling All Cars!

Free man spotted on bus.

Proceed immediately and stop him.

[Via Jeffersonian]