This is a Job...for Oath Keepers

"Suggesting that our troops would attack the leaders of the very democracy they've sworn to sacrifice their lives for is an insult to their integrity, honor, and professionalism." [More]

When we see this kind of blatant misdirection happening, let's all take a moment when we can to correct the record. Here's my comment (177):

"Suggesting that our troops would attack the leaders of the very democracy they've sworn to sacrifice their lives for is an insult to their integrity, honor, and professionalism."

Media Matters seems not to understand that accuracy matters. That oath is not to "sacrifice their lives" for "democracy," but to "support and defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic."

Big difference.

Google "Oath Keepers."

By promulgating that deception, Eric Burns is an insult to what is supposed to have been a watchdog, not a lapdog press.

Comment by David Codrea — May 10, 2009 @ 10:09 am

Feel free to join the the fun. Maybe even explain how one could use "Nancy Pelosi" and "domestic enemy" in the same sentence...

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Here's what happened:

"Mother told police she feared stalker would kill her. They didn't come. That night she was murdered

"A mother of three was knifed to death by a stalker just hours after she rang police begging for help..." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column features a warning from an ally who has already gone through what's coming our way.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a mate, chap, bloke or friend?

This Day in History: May 10

May 10, 1777 at Piscataway, New Jersey - On May 10, hoping to surprise the British 42nd Highlanders that was posted at Piscataway, Maj. Gen. Adam Stephen, with about 150 men, attacked them. Piscataway is located between Brunswick and Amboy. The Americans were driven off, with the British pursuing them for almost 3 miles to the American camp at Metuchen. Gen. George Washington investigated the engagement, causing him to write a strong letter to Stephen expressing how displeased he was with Stephen's conduct. Conclusion: British Victory. Casualties: Americans: 27k, 38-73c; British: 8-9k, 19w [More]

A Plea for Understanding

Folks, I'm working my tail off. I even have to go to the library today to do some research. I have two book reviews in the queue (meaning I have to find the time to read them first), a ton of marketing effort to do for my column, and literally hundreds of emails I process every day--I read them all and try to reply when I can, although of late I must apologize for not being able to.

In short, I am forced to make a decision between:
a. Working on the priorities on my overflowing plate
b. Processing and responding to every news tip I get (many of which are repeats)
c. Having a life, which includes a wife, two sons and a yard and house screaming for attention, not to mention my other professional commitments.

Please, please understand if I don't feature your tip or even reply. It does not mean I don't appreciate your interest, and I apologize if you think it's rude.

There is only one of me, and I'm doing the best that I can. I don't even plan to post on WarOnGuns any more today because of that afore-mentioned library trip, which I hope will result in a pay-off I can share with you soon.

Thank you in advance for understanding and not attributing non-responsiveness to not caring.

Oh, and if you do understand and want to help, share my Examiner column links. Page views help keep meager gruel in feral sons Uday and Qusay's bowls. I've heard some intentionally won't link to my GRE columns because of that.

Rep. Peter King Plots Terrorist Act

Here's what I get from King's bill: They will be able to put a person's name on their "prohibited" list using redacted documents that can be withheld from the victims under the guise that releasing the information compromises national security. They will be able to do this without having convicted that person of a thing in a court of law--the accusation is enough.

At least the Salem witches got a trial, could face their accusers, and hear all the "evidence" against them.

This is intended as an in-your-face threat against activist gun owners, a way to chill their agitation, and ultimately a way to prohibit them from "legal" gun ownership. And they'll get to the less active ones next. [More]

These evil sons of bitches have drafted a declaration of war.

Here's today's Gun Rights Examiner column. Regulars here will realize the importance of sharing it.

This Day in History: May 9

I am afraid we shall never be able to find places vacant, equal to the expectations of the french Gentlemen who are now here, much less for those that will follow. The high Rank conferred upon those who first came over, many of whom had no pretensions either from their Services or Merit, has naturally raised the expectations of those who come properly recommended, to such a pitch, that I know not what will satisfy them. [More]

Not Trying Very Hard

Per JH:

If you haven't seen it, BATF posted thousands of seized weapons in a three page public paid notice in yesterday's Wall Street Journal to the public to retrieve their stolen weapons or they will be destroyed. Since most people don't get the WSJ and there was no copy of this on the electronic version of the WSJ, just how do people access the information? Why did BATF pick a newspaper with limited circulation and not say, USA Today for this paid public announcement? Maybe they did but I didn't hear about it.

Title of the announcement starting on page B8 is as follows:

Heading:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, FIREARMS, TOBACCO AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF)
Next line:
SEIZED PROPERTY NOTICES

This notice utilized pages B8, B9 and B10 in very small type.

So why wouldn't BATFU post this on its website?


You'd think a "gun lobby" worth its salt would get a friendly congressthing to introduce a bill requiring it.

And There Was War in Heaven

Preemption or "home rule" CCW? [More]

Funny--I don't see a third option...

We're the Only Ones Unprotected Enough

Los Angeles County coroner's investigators, often among the first to arrive at crime scenes, are seeking permission to carry weapons while on the job.

"We're working in one of the most dangerous areas in the nation," said Mario Sainz, a veteran investigator who has been lobbying the county to change its policy. "We've had incidents where the gangbangers -- even though there are uniformed cops -- drive by the scene, randomly shooting, and the coroner's investigator has no means of protection." [More]

Fair enough, Mario. But as WarOnGuns Correspondent W-3, who sent me this observes:

I wonder if the coroners have given any thought to the citizens living in the areas where the coroners are occasionally called to conduct an investigation? Those residents live in, “one of the most dangerous areas in the nation” 24/7, and are expected by the state to do so unarmed.

So are you "lobbying" for them as well? Or do you expect to be Super Mario, that is, an "Only One"?

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

The Government is pushing ahead with legislation that will criminalise politically incorrect jokes, with a maximum punishment of up to seven years' prison. [More]

How many subversive Limeys does it take to screw up a country?

Shout Our Oaths in the Tyrant's Face

WRSA is going to Washington DC on June 13. Find out why. [More]

So is Mike Vanderboegh.

I have it on pretty good authority they're not excluding anyone who would like to show up and join them.

A Certified Idiot

Police said a Michigan concealed weapons teacher accidentally shot a student in the face during a demonstration. [More]

See, I always assume guns are loaded with plastic bullets, too.

But wait--according to this:

The instructor of the course is certified by this state or a national organization to teach the 8-hour pistol safety training course described in this section.

It's like The Wizard of Oz: They figure if you give the Scarecrow a diploma, he automatically has brains.

We're the Only Ones Shooting Up Enough

Two off-duty Atlanta Police Department officers were arrested early Monday morning in Cherokee County, charged with reckless conduct for shooting dozens of bullets into Lake Allatoona.

At around 1 a.m. Cherokee 911 received several calls complaining about the gunfire. Deputies were dispatched to the Allatoona shoreline, and one reported a bullet landed just 15 feet away from where he stood... [More]

Because "Only Ones" are more trustworthy with guns than you or I...

Delaware Diversity

Apparently, it is never acceptable to say "n....r". [More]

How would I have known without the Delaware DoT bureaucrats to steer me right?

Harvard Study on "Gun Control"

It's "counterproductive." [More]

I could have told them that, and I didn't go me to no Ivy League school..

Love Your Children? Teach Them How to Safely Handle Guns

The unintended consequence of the avoidance approach is it ensures ignorance, so if a child does encounter a gun, they will be clueless as to what to do next. And like it or not, all the theoretical admonitions in the world are no substitute for knowledge and experience. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column advocates education. How telling that the Bradys adopt the Orwellian "Ignorance is strength" position.

Also learn about bills in Oregon and Nevada, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: May 8

I am happy to find that a late resolve of Congress of the 2nd instant, has restored you to the Continental Army. The importance of the Post at Peeks Kill and its appendages has become so great that it is now necessary to have a Major General appointed to the command of it, you will therefore immediately repair to that Post and take charge of it, till a general arrangement of the army can be effected, and the proper province of every Officer assigned. [More]

The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

A group of college students said they are lucky to be alive and they’re thanking the quick-thinking of one of their own. Police said a fellow student shot and killed one of two masked me who burst into an apartment. [More]

Big mistake, criminals. Next time, attack them when they're on campus.

Who Better to Run Against Specter?

Now that Sen. Arlen Specter has defected to the Democrat Party, many prominent Republicans are openly recruiting liberal Republicans to run against Specter.

And at the top of their list is Tom Ridge. [More]

Aka "Oathbreak Ridge."

[Via Ron W]

Eulogy

His fragile health was compromised by an inability to quit smoking...

Melton’s former bodyguard, Marcus Wright, testified that Melton drank Scotch in excess, including while conducting his police-style patrols around the city. [More]

But he presumed to control you and me.

[Via Stephen S]