A Redefinitization

"Look, I know this probably sounds arrogant to say," the president said, "but I redefined the Republican Party." [More]

Yeah, you sure did, idiot.

How's that working out?

Rob Curnock Responds to Gun Questionnaire

Another candidate for the U.S. Congress has responded to my political questionnaire, Rob Curnock, who is running for Texas' Congressional District 17. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a Q&A.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: September 17

The Enemy seem now to be straining every nerve to accomplish their purpose; but I trust, whatever present success they may have, they will ere long experience a reverse of fortune. If they have four thousand Men in the Jersies, it is probable they have something more serious in view than a mere diversion. But I am in hopes when Genl McDougall comes to unite his force with the Militia, General Dickenson will be strong enough effectually to make head against them. [More]

If You Don't Like Guns...

...don't get one. [More]

I like this guy.

House Gag Rules

Likewise, it has been held that a member could not:

* call the President a “liar.”
* call the President a “hypocrite.”
* describe the President’s veto of a bill as “cowardly.”
* charge that the President has been “intellectually dishonest.”
* refer to the President as “giving aid and comfort to the enemy.”
* refer to alleged “sexual misconduct on the President’s part.” [More]

I have no evidence besides uncorroborated allegations on that last one, but it looks like the rest of this list prohibits We the People's representatives from speaking the truth.

Not that there's generally much danger of that anyway.

Still, it's always interesting watching how unrestrained Marxists operate.

Penetrating Observations

Kevin Wilmeth examines cops who draw first blood. [More]

We've talked about it before, most recently here.

Yale Cold Case

"...her killer is still on the loose..." [More]

So they can't protect you and they can't even catch predators after the fact.

But dare suggest maybe we should have the right to protect ourselves, and watch the antis go into a blinding rage.

[Via retrotruckman]

Don't Think of It as "Paramilitary"...

...think of it as "recreation." [More]

I have mixed feelings about this one. Overbearing noise can be a form of intrusion. As can objections to any noise. I guess I need to learn more about the actual circumstances before concluding the neighbors are just a bunch of whiny antis...

One thing I don't have mixed feelings on is the right of all of us to engage in paramilitary training--and not have to disguise it as recreation. If we have the appropriate facilities for it and are not infringing on the rights of surrounding property owners, the hell with anybody who disapproves.

UPDATE:




[Via DJK]

We're the Only Ones Diverted Enough

Carr acknowledged being detained by federal and local authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport after they found a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun stowed in luggage...

Carr...was admitted to a diversion program. He agreed to perform 20 hours of community service...

The gun charge, which had been held in abeyance, was dismissed... [More]

And here's the kicker:

"I have not been convicted of any crime, so there was no reason to notify anybody of it," Carr said. "I was never before the judge. There was no plea entered. There was no conviction. I never had a sentencing."

Right. You and I get busted with an unlicensed gun at a Jersey airport and I'm sure they'd do as much for us. No "Only One" double-standard here.

And heres' something else you'd think somebody would have picked up on:

The Smith & Wesson found in the luggage, he said, belongs to his wife.

"I wasn't about to let her take the fall for it," he said.

Did this "law director" just admit he lied to a law enforcement investigation? Don't most people do time in the slammer for that?

Oh, and look what group his boss belongs to--our old pals Mayors Against (Your) Guns:

Think he'd be concerned if this happened to one of his constituents as opposed to one of his henchmen? If "authorities" threw the book at a hapless citizen, do you think he'd agree they were "overzealous"?

I guess these arrogant hypocrites think they'll be able to get away with the double standards forever. I wonder if they'll be astonished on the day they find they can't?

[Via David R]

Appeasement is in the Eye of the Beholder

On the gun issue, isn't it time for Obama and the Democrats to replace appeasement with resistance? [More]

That's funny--I was going to ask that very question of some of our side's "leaders."

[Via Ambiguous ambiguae]

We're the Only Ones "Let's Get Together, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" Enough

The Orange police officer who was arrested last month for allegedly pretending to be his twin brother to dupe a woman into sex has resigned from the department... [More]

"The Parent Trap" redux, "Only Ones"-style...

Good grief.

[Via William T]

JBT Cage Match

FBI vs. BATFU [More]

My children get along better.

If there's any way I can pour gas on this fire, be sure and let me know...

Which reminds me: Y'all have sent your email to the Oversight Committee, right?

[Via DJK]

Patches, I'm Dependin' on You, Son...*

Both Woodland and 3 Color Desert are still available, although stocks are getting low.

At this rate, we will likely not reorder -- so get 'em while you still can. [More]

And don't forget the flags!

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Johns Hopkins Advises Surrender, Not Swords

Again, per JHU, aside from taking a course in self defense (Annie Le reportedly weighed 90 lbs.) and carrying a whistle, here's one thing we must never do:

"Resist a rapist or robber at the cost of endangering your own life."

They're serious. They think we should let animals violate human beings in the most violent and degrading way possible, and we should submit like sheep--and trust that placing ourselves under the complete physical domination of a twisted and depraved monster is the best way to minimize risk.

There is nothing these people will literally fight for. Not even themselves. Certainly not Liberty. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a college student who refused to be a victim.

It's also an in-your-face to the loons who came out in droves the last time I suggested self defense as a legitimate human option.

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This Day in History: September 16

September 16, 1777 at Warren, Pennsylvania - In the days following his defeat at the Battle of Brandywine, Gen. George Washington was intent on accomplishing two contradictory tasks: protecting Philadelphia from British forces under Gen. Sir William Howe and replenishing rapidly dwindling supplies and munitions from stockpiles in Reading, Pennsylvania. [More]

The Bill of Rights is Not a Game

strandediniowa tells us why. [More]

I do admit I am curious. Not thirty bucks curious, but curious.

We're the Only Ones Who Hate the Law Enough

Brian Cavanagh, veteran homicide prosecutor with the Broward State Attorney's Office, shares that view.

"The 'Stand Your Ground' law, I hate it, and I think I can speak for most prosecutors and law enforcement officers," he said. "It's a dangerous, dangerous law, especially if it's misinterpreted by citizens who think it gives them the right to use unbridled force. [More]

We reserve that right for "Only Ones." But typically, instead of "stand your ground," we cite "no violation of department policy."

[Via Mack H]

We're the Only Ones Proficient Enough

"You don't get a driver's license without taking a driving-in-the-car test," Frank Adams, the Nevada association's executive director, said Monday. The same should apply for weapons owners, he said. "You should at least show proficiency." [More]

Yeah, we want you to be as proficient as us trained and certified "Only Ones."

Thing is, once you accept the premise of a permit, he's got a point...

[Via Gun Owners of Nevada]

A Telling Vote

The Senate voted Monday to block the Housing and Urban Development Department from giving grants to ACORN, a community organization under fire in several voter-registration fraud cases.The 83-7 vote would deny housing and community grant funding to ACORN, which stands for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. [More]

And guess who voted to keep subsidizing these subversives...funny who she shows loyalty to and who she betrays...

And revealing...

[Via Peter G]

A Simple Geometry Lesson

Pi [3.1416] times the square of a circle's radius give you the area of that circle:

3.1416 X 500 yards X 500 yards = 785,400.

Push it to 600 yards and you've got nearly 1,131,000 square yards of liberty. [More]

Concerned American does the math.