It's All Our Fault!

U.S. Is Arms Bazaar for Mexican Cartels [More]

Well, I guess that's as good an excuse to do this as any other...

And Remember, They Hate Us Because We're Free

A federal anti-terror law that requires longshoremen, truckers and others to submit to criminal background checks has ensnared another class of transportation worker -- mule drivers. [More]

Yeah, I heard some terrorists were learning to ride mules but not dismount from them...

I wonder if anyone else has coined the term "mulejacker"? Dang.

[Via Ed M]

A Question for WoG Readers

From Paul W. Davis:

David,

I left the following as a comment on the "Fincher Denied" post late last night. I would like an answer. -- Paul

All we were asking was to let the JURY decide what weapons were suitable for militia use. — per Miller

You know, it's really funny (and not "Ha Ha"), but WE, the citizens are the ones who vote to ratify a Constitution at the state level, and we would instruct our state representatives and senators how they should vote were another Federal Constitution to come before them for ratification. Moreover, we have instructed them on how we wanted them to vote on Amendments to the Federal Constitution in the last 50 years.

YET . . .

IN THE ESTIMATION OF THE COURTS — SOMEHOW WE ARE SO D%@?*^% DUMB WE CAN'T SIT IN A JURY BOX AND DECIDE WHAT THE LAW SAYS AND WHAT IT OUGHT TO MEAN!

Does anyone besides me see something horribly wrong with this picture?

My own thought is we've been given an answer, and that answer is "No." That "No" comes from the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Anyone who thinks we'll majority rule vote ourselves out of the "No," or sue our way out of it, is a self-deluded fool.

That means we can either accept the "No," or realize that their answer won't change unless the ones giving it come to understand they have no other choice. But it's not going to be us positing an "or else" proposition to the government. They're going to be bringing it to us.

But I speak out of turn. Paul hears from me enough. He wants to know what you think.

We're the Only Ones Sentenced Enough

Three former Atlanta police officers who each pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in connection with the death of an elderly woman during a botched drug raid were sentenced Tuesday to federal prison. [More]

I wonder if the sentences would be the same had a non-LEO conspiracy resulted in the shooting death of an "Only One." All things considered, had that been my mother, I believe the sentencing would have been more severe.

Hey, do you think Kathryn Johnston's murder will be counted in the "Plus" column by the Bradys?

[Via Jeffersonian]

Roasting Wieners

Mike Vanderboegh has the grill fired up. [More]

And So it Begins...

Eric Holder, under the smokescreen of a presser about the bust of the Sinaloan drug cartel and seizure of property, announced that the Obama Administration intends to re-institute the Clinton Gun Bans. [More]

Newbius shares his thoughts.

"Two Great Pro-Gun Amendments"

Senator John Ensign of Nevada offered his amendment to repeal D.C.'s draconian gun ban today.

But Senators John Thune of South Dakota and David Vitter of Louisiana have also stepped up to the plate. They filed an amendment that would result in REAL national concealed carry reciprocity -- without adversely affecting no-permit states like Alaska and Vermont. [More]

Gun Owners of America is recruiting our political activism. Click on the title link and do what they recommend, which is write your senators.

Don't be afraid of using up too much of our political capital. That's part of what got us in our current state.

Coming Soon: 'Assault Weapons' Ban 2?

But it doesn't look like we were wrong:

"Obama to Seek New Assault Weapons Ban

"Attorney General Says White House Also Looking at Ban on 'Cop-Killer' Bullets'"

To help fight crime in Mexico, you see. [More]

Well, here it is. Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...

Please share its link.

Check out the latest from other Gun Rights Examiners:

Austin: Big government VS your civil rights

Charlotte: The Carpenters: From tragedy rises heroism

Cleveland: We don't do what we're told

DC: No right to arms, no vote in Congress!

Denver: Fending off fascism

Los Angeles: No question about it: they're coming for the guns. And the money, and the energy, and the food . . .

Milwaukee: Time to change our attitude about guns

Minneapolis: Open carry is the 2nd Amendment

Seattle:Alarm company ads send wrong message about self-protection

St. Louis: The idiocy of 'smart guns'

This Day in History: February 26

February 26, 1777 Five vessels belonging to a British supply fleet are sunk near Amboy, N. J. [More]

Kirsten, We Hardly Knew ye

It appears the junior senator from New York is deciding which company to keep. Whether that will include people inclined to continue giving her A-ratings on gun rights is looking less and less likely. [More]

I just got this news and didn't want to wait until tomorrow to post it. Here's another Gun Rights Examiner column for today on Kirsten Gillibrand. You'll recall I took some heat for this series recently.

Please share the link far and wide.

Fincher Denied

Feb 23 2009 Petition DENIED. [More]

No reason given, of course.

I wish I could say this surprises me in any way.

I really do.

I've also posted the Jan. 20 Hearing on Remand document to a public folder. Click here to download.

[More about Wayne Fincher from WarOnGuns]

We're the Only Ones "I'll Save You, Nell!" Enough

An RCMP officer has been charged with drunk driving. [More]

And as if that isn't enough, we see the origin of Snidely Whiplash can be attributed to "[j]ob-related post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood troubles and serious money problems."

Looks like "Only Ones" are the same north of the border too, eh?

[Via Bruce Mills]

Angel of Light Ascending

...as the Europeans squarely face their proper role in earthly affairs.

Art imitates life. [More]

[Via Russ S]

The Boot with the "R" on it

Republican politicians on Thursday called for a sweeping new federal law that would require all Internet providers and operators of millions of Wi-Fi access points, even hotels, local coffee shops, and home users, to keep records about users for two years to aid police investigations. [More]

Between this and hip-hop, these stupid sonsofbitches are making themselves totally irrelevant to anything I give a damn about.

[Via Skip]

We've All Seen This, Right?

The Supreme Court today affirmed the use of a federal law barring people convicted of domestic violence crimes from owning guns, the first firearms case at the high court since last year’s decision in support of gun rights. [More]

I got wrapped around the axle on other stuff in the queue, and this is the first chance I've had to comment. I don't know anyone who expected any different outcome.

Clarence Thomas sure has been a disappointment.

I can't imagine anyone obeying this. Well, I can, actually. I guess I should have said I can't identify with anyone who would obey it.

[Via Ron Bokleman]

We're the Only Ones Dismissed Enough

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a requirement that guns be locked or disassembled when stored has convinced a Barnstable District Court judge to dismiss a firearms charge against a Massachusetts state trooper. [More]

OK,that's as it should be--provided the same reasoning is now applied to everyone, not just "Only Ones."

[Via An Illinois Voter]

Who Would Jesus Shoot?

As a preacher of sermons I confess that I don’t relish the idea of an armed congregation. [More]

Which I guess means he relishes the alternative...

"Chicago Spirituality Examiner"...

Why did I think that was "Snuffy"?

[Via RuffRidr]

Not to Keep Stirring the Pot, But...

U.S. Army To Buy $6 Million Of Riot Equipment

Stokes fears that troops will be used to quell civil insurrection in wake of economic crisis [More]

Here's the solicitation.

I know some will dismiss this as more paranoia, easily explainable as part of our foreign involvements, and others will see another puzzle piece for their domestic concerns.

[Via Tom Z]

We're the Only Ones Making Federal Case Out of it Enough

FBI agent suspected of murdering couple

COLD-CASE INVESTIGATION | Husband, wife were shot execution-style in their SUV in West Rogers Park in 2002 -- while baby sat in back seat [More]

Maybe now that he's no longer a federal "Only One," he can join his colleague Lon Horiuchi over at HS Precision...?

[Via Avg Joe]

"Police Do Not Believe it was a Random Shot."

"I have a real personal sense that the mayor's office was targeted and that it was intentional..."[More]

Then the next question involves motive...I see some are speculating in "comments."

And yes, he is.