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About "The Only Ones"

The purpose of this feature has never been to bash cops. The only reason I do this is to amass a credible body of evidence to present when those who would deny our right to keep and bear arms use the argument that only government enforcers are professional and trained enough to do so safely and responsibly. And it's also used to illustrate when those of official status, rank or privilege, both in law enforcement and in some other government position, get special breaks not available to we commoners, particularly (but not exclusively) when they're involved in gun-related incidents.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

New Year's Gun Rights Resolution: Go to a Gun Show

I will attend a gun show. [More]

We're the Only Ones in the Line of Duty Enough

"I think it's about time to draft a bill that makes the death penalty mandatory for anyone who is convicted of killing a police officer who is in the line of duty," opined Cenci. [More]

What a jackbooted fascist. "Lift a finger" death sentences, no matter what?

And "line of duty" is just another term for "within department protocols"...?

With thinking like that, no wonder they're so worried about their own security.

Hey guys--we'd like to go home at the end of your shift, too. This ratcheting up of the police state--this solidifying of the barrier between "Only Ones" and the rest of us--may not be the best way to work out our differences.

[Via Zachary G]

$1.5M Here, $1.5M There...

...pretty soon you're talking real money. [More]

Glad there's plenty to go around for billionaire Furious Mike to buy self-serving photo ops with in these tough times.

Hey, you can always get a second job...

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Striking Enough

A detective with the South Bend Police Department was arrested early Saturday after allegedly beating her husband, also a South Bend cop, in their home, police said. [More]

So why would this be an "Only Ones" story? I mean, everybody I know gets drunk and smacks their spouses around while the kids are in the next room, too.

Doesn't everyone?

Hel-lo Lautenberg...

So if they don't get divorced and live apart, where will he be able to keep his guns?

[Via klamb]

What Do They Know That We Don't?

Suicide or strategy? [More]

Let the Exploitation Begin

It was the third shooting of police officers in Washington state in three months. [More]

You think "they're" not gonna use this...?

[Via David M]

I Like Guns, I Like the Way They Look...

I just need to learn about
my booger hook...[More]

Jeez, dude, come on.

Other than that, good song.

[Via Charles Heller]

We're the Only Ones Reckless Enough

An off-duty Lockport police officer was charged tonight with reckless homicide and drunk-driving charges in connection with a three-car crash that killed an immigrant from Vietnam who was driving home on the Stevenson Expressway from his second job. [More]

You know, a second job so he could pay for "Only Ones" do do their purported job of making society safer against lawbreakers...

Ah well, plenty more tax cows in that herd...they'll just have to get another job.

[Via Maureen]

FBI Report Points to Inconvenient Truth About Guns and Crime

Trying to disarm you and me will not reduce violent crime. It will only increase the disarmed victim pool, giving even more of an advantage to predators who observe no moral law. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner notes something our wonderful watchdog media don't seem to want to notice, let alone tell us about.

Also be haunted by a couple of Christmas spirits, and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: December 22

It is with infinite pain and concern, that I transmit Congress the Inclosed Copies of Sundry Letters respecting the State of the Commissary's department. If these matters are not exaggerated, I do not know from what cause, this alarming deficiency or rather total failure of Supplies arises; But unless more Vigorous exertions and better regulations take place in that line, and immediately, this Army must dissolve. [More]

Monday, December 21, 2009

Who Says...

...we're going to run? [More]

New Year's Gun Rights Resolution: Spread the Word on Gun Rights Examiner

I will spread the word to fellow gun owners about the Gun Rights Examiner columns. [More]

We're the Only Ones Who Know When You've Been Sleeping Enough

Pa. Cop Accused of Indecent Assault: Photos on Dept. Laptop

A Pittston City police officer allegedly indecently assaulted and took 46 explicit photographs of an unconscious woman, the office of Attorney General Tom Corbett said Friday. [More]

The site must be buried by traffic because I can't get the link to work... but I think I've seen enough.

You have to wonder at the deranged and dangerous mentality that would do something like this--and the even more deranged and dangerous "Only Ones" deference that makes such abuses inevitable.

[Via Harvey]

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

Police expect Mumbai-style terror attack on City of London [More]

Why am I thinking about what succubus Veronica said to Stan and Kyle after she told them she was going to marry Chef...?

[Via cycjec]

No! No! No!

A gun rights group says a citizens initiative to reform legislative ethics would require lawmakers to disclose whether they own guns. [More]

On the surface it sounds kind of like a satisfying poke back, but if you can gore one group's ox using the force of the state, yours is next.

I really don't know anything about this effort, so I'm hoping they're promoting this just to make that point. Somehow, I think they're serious. Is it just me, or do Utahns for Ethical Government make the actual text of the petition so damn hard to find on their website that we just stop trying? I see how to sign, where to sign, FAQ's, setting the record straight...where's the great big impossible-to-miss headline link or click-though graphic that says "READ THE PETITION HERE"?

GoUtah! has more.

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

Projection

Democrat Compares Health-Care Opponents to Nazis [More]

Because we oppose national socialism, you see...

By the way, a "pro-gun democrat" (NVJCC) is making the case for the takeover in "Comments" to yesterday's post. Feel free to jump in.

[Via Texas Shooter]

We're the Only Ones Snowballing Enough

Story and video.

All you really need to know:

D.C. police said the patrol officer appeared to have acted appropriately...

That way, Cathy Lanier can keep her apple barrel unspoiled.

Once more District "Only Ones" expect us to swallow that they're of the right temperament to carry guns while you and I are not.

UPDATE: Two of the GREs also covered it today, Messrs. Workman and Nemerov.

[Via at least a dozen of you and counting so far...]

We're the Only Ones Secret Enough

[B]ecause of a state law, the public is forbidden access to disciplinary actions against police officers. [More]

"Only Ones" gone wild? None of your damn business.

A concealed carry data base?

The public has a right to know, by gum!

Any questions?

[Via Harvey]

Did Justice Ginsburg Call for Overturning Heller Decision?

So what was alarming about Ginsburg's speech?

"As an example, she pointed to the dissent in District of Columbia v. Heller." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a report on a black-robed subversive laying the groundwork for future treason.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: December 21

I confess to you, that I was not more surprised than concerned at receiving so extraordinary a Letter from Mr. Duché, of whom I had entertained the most favourable opinion, and I am still willing to suppose, that it was rather dictated by his fears than by his real sentiments; but I very much doubt whether the great numbers of respectable Characters, in the State and Army, on whom he has bestowed the most unprovoked and unmerited abuse will ever attribute it to the same Cause, or forgive the Man who has artfully endeavoured to engage me to Sacrifice them to purchase my own safety. [More]

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