This Day in History: December 4

Tho’ the Consideration of a Winters Campaign, & Practicability of an Attack on Philada have been so lately proposed, every Gentleman who extended his Views beyond the present Hour, must have turnd his Thoughts upon these Subjects so as to be able to form something more than a sudden Opinion. There cannot be any Person, Sir, either on a publick or private Account, upon whom the Motives for a Winters Campaign can operate more forcibly. I have every Reason to wish it—& yet in the State & Condition of our Army my Judgment is against it. [More]

We're the Only Ones Searching Enough, Eh?

Ontario Provincial Police are continuing their search for a stolen gun, a police uniform and other police gear that were taken from an unmarked police vehicle stolen from a police officer's driveway earlier this week. [More]

Aboot par for the course, eh? For "Only Ones," eh?

First Christmas Carol of the Season

We know when you've been sleeping
We know when you're awake...[More]

And remember, "they" hate us because we're free.

[Via Zachary G]

Trinidad and Tobago Pirates Take Australian Hostage

An Australian boat captain accused of having high-powered rifles and 2000 rounds of ammunition was arrested in Trinidad and Tobago...[More]

Looks like he was worried about the wrong group of cutthroats.

[Via Nightlights]

A Government Solution

Struggling media will need government help [More]

Kämpfen Medien?

Well, as long as Henry says we need it...

And then if we malreport anything, Recdep can fix it.

Of course, you'll probably be too occupied with all that prolefeed the versificators are cranking out to make it much of a problem.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

We're the Only Ones on ICE Enough

A former high-ranking Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of supplying drug traffickers with privileged information and trafficking in cocaine is set to plead guilty this week to some or all of the charges. [More]

Thank goodness they didn't say anything about guns--but then, we know from experience the cartels get all theirs due to our lax gun laws, that would work a lot better if we could just throw some more "Only Ones" at them.

[Via Harvey]

Disarm the Terrorist-Enabling NRA!

Kurt points us to the demented howling demands of a very strange and twisted creature. [More]

Mark Karlin just sounds more and more desperate, ineffectual and irrelevant these days, doesn't he? It's gotta be tough knowing that even if he gets everything he wants by way of legislation and court rulings, he still will not have succeeded in disarming the critical mass of us capable of actively resisting enforcement.

Here, Mark. Put this in and go tremble and seethe in a corner somewhere. We understand why you are what you are, and some of us may even try not to point and laugh at you.

Just not me, because I think you're ridiculous.

What Does Tiger Woods Story Tell Us About 'Gun Control'?

If it could be proven that Elin Nordegren committed an act of domestic violence, should she be arrested, tried, convicted and forever barred from gun ownership--just like someone of lesser wealth and status could be? Take today's poll and let me know what you think. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column attempts to ascertain if people have really thought through what equal application of the Lautenberg amendment means.

Also help a pro-RKBA challenger to John McCain, get reminded of two ground-breaking videos, and access the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: December 3

I receivd your Excellencys orders to give you my sentiments “upon the advisability of a Winter Campaign and practicability of an attack upon Philadelphia with the aid of a considerable body of Militia assembled at an appointed time and place”. – Were it probable that Sr. Wm. Howes destruction would be the consequence of a Winter Campaign, I would most chearfully give my voice and opinion for one – I think a Winter Campaign under the present circumstances will be the inevitable destruction if not of the Liberties of the Country yet of the present Army... [More]

We're the Only Ones "At'sa Car She Go Fast" Enough

When the Italian police unveiled their state-of-the-art Lamborghini patrol cars, they cannot have been short of volunteers itching to take the supercars in pursuit of speeding criminals...What they apparently were not prepared for was a distracted motorist who pulled out of a petrol station without looking. [More]

Ah, the "O Solo Mios."

Still, it looks like my prediction didn't come true.

Bobbi-de-boopy?

A Member in Good Standing

I am a member, and I've passed this on to other members. Perhaps they may feel compelled to conversate with you, or perhaps not. As it is, we are confronted by naysayers all the time, and usually don't waste time arguing points with the close-minded. We are about action, and respecting other's opinions by letting them have them. If you are against gun control, then lobby your legislators. [More]

You respect my opinions by "letting" me "have them"?

Sonia P steps up to the plate in "Comments" to yesterday's GRE, to educate us all about the National Black Police Association.

Feel free to go educate right back.

Forget it Jake

It is, indeed, Chi-Town, where we create the problem, and then forbid you to do anything about it. The lunatics are running the asylum. [More]

I've typed in and discarded half a dozen comments--they are all inadequate. I guess Charlton Heston said it best.

We Can't Stop It

And neither can you, if we have anything to say about it. [More]

Besides, what have you got against misunderstood sea stewards?

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

We're the Only Ones Keeping Abreast of Things Enough

Allegretti, 47, pleaded guilty in 2007 to attempted intimidation and agreed to resign as a police officer over allegations that he pulled over two women on the Northwest Side and asked them to expose their breasts to avoid traffic tickets. [More]

So why wouldn't you trust him to be a field supervisor, out there enforcing parking lot rules, with semi-"Only One" authority...?

After all, it is Chi-Town...

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

The Boy Scout Motto

Be prepared. [More]

[Via Tony F]

Go Ask Alice

Common sense tells you a handgun is probably not even all that useful. Suppose an intruder sneaks past the doorman or jumps the security fence at night. By the time you pull the pistol out of your wife’s jewelry safe, find the ammunition, and load your weapon, Fifi the Pomeranian has already been taken hostage and the gun won’t do you any good. [More]

Then quickly forget everything she has to say on the subject of armed defense.

Alice is right about the difficulty ordinary mortals have getting carry permits in Furious Mike Paradise, but Goldman Sachs bigwigs are hardly ordinary mortals. So I'm sure the better-connected flimflam men, you know, the ones most responsible for incurring the wrath of their vict...uh...ruined individuals and tax cows milked for bailout money, won't alter their support for politicians who push disarmament policies one little bit.

Hell, they can afford it.

[Via M. Terry and Jeet]

About that Maniac in Seattle

Many of you sent me links over the past few days and I haven't weighed on on this yet. I'm going to base my new "Rights Watch" column for GUNS Magazine on it, plus, I wanted to see what my fellow GREs, particularly our man in Seattle, had to say about it.

Here's what they've come up with over the past few days.

From Dave Workman in Seattle:

A long history of crime should send a signal

A cop-killer is dead and now comes time for questions

From Daniel White in Cleveland:

Seattle cop slayings do not invalidate the idea of armed self-defense

From Howard Nemerov in Austin:

Four Lakewood police officers: Death by government

From John Longenecker in Los Angeles:

Gun Control: Answering the L.A. Times Editorial against guns.

In "the Enemy Camp"

You know, West Point. [More]

No wonder he thinks these guys are terrorists.

[Via Kurt Hofmann]

Would You 'Send a Gun to Defend a British Home'?

Sadly, outrageously, we learn that when the danger had passed, government trust in the people went away, and the people for the most part, obeyed in the "cleansing of firearms."

Thus today's sorry state of affairs. This is one hell of an historic account, and you won't find it anywhere else. Knowing it, how many American gun owners would be inclined to answer a similar call for help today? [More]

Most of us here have have heard about this story and seen the poster. Today's Gun Rights Examiner column introduces you to a source for many of the details you won't find anywhere else--a feature in a 50-year-old issue of GUNS Magazine. And I ask you to weigh in through a poll.

Also learn about next week's interview with the producer of "Not Without a Fight," and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend? The account should interest gun owners with an appreciation of history, and I'd like to see the poll get wide exposure.

Vanderboegh Update

OK, looks like I'm going to live a little while longer. [More]

Mike tells us what happened.