Yo, BATFU, You May Have Missed One...

A gun buyback program in the city spearheaded by an Albany pastor has already maxed out with 10 guns taken in, the pastor said Tuesday...

Muller said he plans to turn over the guns to city police this week.

What?

Police weren't there overseeing and taking immediate possession?

Is Muller licensed like you or I would need to be?

Can this article be correct? Because as written, I see a whole bunch of federal and state felonies. Possibly loading up the Daily Gazette's comments form asking about this will prompt the reporter to clarify, and maybe even result in further action---not that they ever seem to take it against those doing their bidding...

UPDATE: I emailed the reporter and got this back:

Thanks for the note. I may not have gotten details on the exact workings, but the program is being run with the full knowledge of the police department. The public safety commissioner and police chief, along with the district attorney were there at the announcement last week with pastor Muller. I may address this more fully when we touch on this again.

Here's my reply:

I don't believe "knowledge" is enough--they need to have someone in authority there. Unless the pastor is an FFL...

He may very well have local and state waiver sanction, although I really don't see how they're empowered to ignore NY firearms transfer laws, but the other thing that strikes me is the federal laws that appear to have been broken--again, just based on what I'm reading in your account, as I have no idea what actually transpired.

If there are not additional details that somehow weren't offered to you, you may have a bigger story. It would be interesting to get a quote from ATF on this, don't you think? Nail down exactly what the authority is to conduct such private buybacks...?

CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA

We're the Only Ones Protesting Enough

The first day of civilian flaggers has brought out some protesting police officers.

They forgot to say law-breaking protesting police officers.

That thug who drove the wrong way and then tried to blame it on the "civilian" flagger should have been arrested on the spot. And tell me known cops swearing and calling you names is not intimidating--especially realizing they know how to find out who you are.

The flip side is, everybody gets to see the mentality of these goons. Those capable of putting two and two together will understand the same bullying on display here is just part of the every day attitude they treat all non-"Only Ones" with--and if they're this bold with cameras on them, just imagine what they're like "in private." And remember: these are the enforcers of citizen disarmament--they get guns but you don't.

A few bad apples my...eye. It's past time these criminal parasites were scoured from the Shire.

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Quite Frankly Guilty Enough

In a plea deal with authorities, the former bodyguard to Mayor Frank Melton confessed to what he did at the house on the night of Aug. 26, 2006, and will tell a jury what the mayor and fellow bodyguard Michael Recio did.

It does explain why Frank is a Mayor Against Guns, does it not? And an "Only One"?

But we knew that already.

[Via Stephen S]

"Fearleading"

More than 120 students have signed a petition protesting “gun promotion” at pep rallies, but the school principal, Nathan Chaddick, called the skit "simple, innocent satire" to boost school spirit, according to the Sentinel.

120 out of over 1,800 students? That's national news?

Get a counter-petition protesting panty-wringers and bury 'em. Problem solved.

[Via Brian F]

We're the Only Ones Special Ops Enough

A Marine Reserve intelligence officer recently returned from Iraq is helping the department create a new unit that will replace the scandal-plagued Special Operations Section.

"Scandal-plagued" police in Chi-Town. How surprising. So naturally, the answer is to make them even more powerful, more able to crush your enemies, drive them before you and hear the lamentation of their women.

But don't worry about militarization of the police* or the reverse. If you're not doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about. Besides, I was told we don't have to worry about the Marines.

One question though: Would we refer to "elite cops" as Only Ones²?

Boy, that didn't take long--I see the new SOS formation effort has already started, complete with qualifications and application instructions. Nice recruiting poster.



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

[Compiled from individual news tips via HZ, David H and Mama Liberty]

*If nothing else, make sure you read this one. It's the companion to an article we referenced here.

We're the Only Ones Taunting Enough

Creek reportedly taunted state police in an e-mail exchange Monday, threatening a county jailer and telling police he was going to "make them earn their money" in their search for him.

I wonder how this sterling example of "Only Oneism" used to taunt citizens in his power...I wonder how he earned his money...

[Via David H]

We're the Only Ones Apprehensive Enough

Bond was denied Tuesday for a reported gang member charged with two counts of attempted murder for firing shots at police...

Well he certainly sounds mad dog dangerous.

But how'd they apprehend him if he had a gun?

Oh, they had guns too? Yeah, I keep forgetting: Chi-Town/"Only Ones."

I wonder what would have happened to anybody else...?

[Via David H]

Vanderboegh: An Open Letter to Jonathan Chait

Jonathan Chait of The New Republic has proclaimed the death of conservatism and free markets...in an article titled "End of an Error: The Twilight of Conservative Rule" in the magazine's 22 October 2008 edition.

I just posted the following reply on TNR's comment page...

Weeding out phony competitors for the mantle of "conservative" may not be such a bad thing after all...

Restoring the Second Amendment

Nordyke, it now appears, might help with the answer. Last week, four preeminent legal scholars... filed a friend of the court brief arguing that the 14th Amendment "and specifically its privileges or immunities clause were designed to forbid states from abridging fundamental rights of citizens, including those rights in the Bill of Rights." The Second Amendment, of course, is right there on that list.

Go get 'em.

Also note what a dork Bork is. The dems did us a favor with that one.

[Via Carl S]

This Day in History: October 8

For the future the Adjutant General will send the Parole and Countersign, under a sealed cover, by the orderly Adjutant at Head Quarters, to the Majors of brigade, Scammell, Box, Cary, and Henly-- They at Gun-firing in the evening, and not before; are to deliver the parole and Countersign, to the Adjutants of their respective brigades -- The Adjutants are first to deliver the parole and Countersign, to the Officers of the advanced Guards, then to the Officer of every Guard, in and about the Camp, and then to their commanding Officers, and Corps. The Roxbury Adjutant will receive every day, at Orderly Time, the parole and Countersign, in a Seal'd Cover, directed to the Commanding General at Roxbury, who will observe the same Order, and Time of delivering them to Officers, in his encampment, as is directed to be done here.

Carrie Dann Reporting

With many citizens convinced of their right under the constitution to keep and bear arms...

What, you mean like people who believe in ghosts or UFOs? This makes it sound debatable.

And here's some new information:

But the semi-automatic ammunition used in one of the weapons would have been illegal under an assault weapons ban that expired in 2004...

Which ammo? It can't be the .22LR for the Walther P22, so you must mean the 9mm rounds used in the Glock 19?

I think you meant "magazine," Carrie, but being an "Authorized Journalist" we'll give you a pass, and even put your name in the hat for the next award. And you did know that pre-ban magazines were still being bought and sold, didn't you?

Still, there's plenty of useful stuff here, particularly as it pertains to my favorite Lightworker, particularly when useful idiots like Gregg or Scotty or any of these subversive tools, tell us what a great pal he is to "sportsmen."

For instance: The quote about the 19-round "clip" that "you shouldn't be hunting with"; or gun "zoning laws"; and particularly his voting against a self-defense consideration following the Hale DeMar case. All that and more...

The point being, it helps to be able to refer to NBC as a source rather than NRA, at least as far as defusing "gun lobby talking points" charges.

[Via HZ]

We're the Only Ones Litigious Enough

A police weapons specialist who shot himself in the hand is suing the PSNI...

His legal team is arguing that a...second person should have been present...

Why? So he wouldn't have been the "Only One" shot?

What's the difference between "gun expert" Peter Woods and a shameless parasite looking for a payday to cover his incompetence?

Dang. I hate it when I forget the punch line.

[Via Sharp as a Marble]

A Public Service Message...

...from the Sipsey Street Irregulars...

We're the Only Ones Safely Storing Enough

A sheriff’s report stated the thief entered the home of Lorain police Detective Ralph Gonzalez through an unlocked rear door and stole three bottles of liquor, the gun and a brown leather holster.

The "Only Ones" loophole... maybe we ought to be demanding it be closed by turning in their guns at the end of the shift...?

Maybe that card should be played the next time some urban cop spokesman demands more "gun control."

Keep Parks Safe from Loaded Guns

And if someone brings one anyway, we hardy men at The Virginian-Pilot will know just what to do:


What magic must one believe in to say what's happened in the past will predict the future? Based on that, I bet the chances of their newsroom going up in flames are far fewer than the odds of its editorial board sporting these. So why the sprinklers, extinguishers and alarms?

[Via Mack H]

What's in a Name?

Neel Kashkari, the Treasury's assistant secretary for international affairs, was selected Monday to be the interim head of Treasury's new Office of Financial Stability.

Or as W-3 says in his email to me:

Kash kari (Pronounced ? maybe - "Cash&Carry") - after "Kneeling" - you might notice.

A more appropriate name for the head of the government's "take the money and run" scheme could not have been dreamed up by Stephen King or Ian Fleming.

If it weren't so tragic it might be funny.

We Know What You Did Last Summer

Federal, state and local cops are huddling together in domestic intelligence dens around the nation to fuse anti-terror information and tips in ways they never have before, and they want the American people to know about it -- sort of.

You know, just in case they need to impose martial law or something...

I like their acknowledgment that "the kinds of threats we have today...are borderless."

Set 'em up. Knock 'em down.

[Via Ron W]

The Ratings Game

If you are an NRA member, you should consider contacting them and asking how a freedom hating militant like Burdick does not get an "F" and Gordon Smith who promised to vote to renew Bill Clinton's gun ban gets an "A-" Meanwhile, anti-gun Attorney General candidate John Kroger is unrated, and vocally pro-gun candidate Jim Leuenberger is ignored.

Some have been calling for reforms for years--only to be ignored.

But just because Fairfax doesn't want to address it doesn't mean we shouldn't stop pressing them. Their credibility is not the fault of those who want them to actually have some. We are not responsible for their reputation. They are.

And the institutionalized deal-making and arrogance seem to be getting worse, not better.

Oh look. Yet another...

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Triangulating Enough

An apparent love triangle among three police officers erupted in violence last week, landing two of them in court Monday, officials said.

If I can't be the "Only One" you love, then no one will be!

[Via Lane]

Another Conspiracy Theory...

...except this time, it's been recorded on C-SPAN and revealed on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Martial law. Pre-election scare tactics? Anybody think plans aren't in place for when certain conditions are met?

Who knows if the current series of events will be the ones that trigger a suspension of what was supposed to make America different. If not this disaster, we face others threats of equal if not greater danger. And many are but a meal or two away from no food and water.

The fact that martial law is being discussed in the Congress should give everyone pause--as much as we'd like to deny or at least ignore the unique dangers of our time.

As an aside, knowing what he knows, it's telling that Brad Sherman is a moron on guns. I remember some years back he was challenged by Babylon 5 actor, Jerry Doyle, who lost in a landslide. I emailed Doyle at the time asking his position on RKBA, and his support for it was too tepid and fraught with "reasonable restrictions" to warrant getting behind.

[Via Ron W]

UPDATE: I'm told in "Comments" this refers to "Congressional Martial Law," basically a way to pass all kinds of stuff into law that our representatives won't have a chance to understand before voting. That seems just as dangerous--more insidious and something that will be said and done before "We the People" will even know what happened. That said, Sherman's claim was that "a few members were even told that there would be martial law in America [emphasis added] if we voted 'No.'" He did not say "congressional martial law."

As I originally asked: "Pre-election scare tactics?" Who knows?

It's incumbent on Mr. Sherman, who made the charge, to explain himself--including letting his constituents and the rest of us know who told him exactly what.

Who will help me ask him?