GRE Round Up for June 22

I didn't post the normal Weekend or Monday GRE Round Up-- my monitor went belly up on me so I was shut down for most of the time, plus my sister was in town from out of state so I took some time off. Here's what's happened since last time:

Howard Nemerov/Austin:

Bastrop TEA Party this Saturday features Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams

This coming Saturday, June 26, from 6-8 PM, the Bastrop County TEA Party hosts an event on the Bastrop County Courthouse lawn. Texas Railroad...

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There oughta be a law!

The Associated Press reports that a shooting occurred yesterday at the Del Taco restaurant in San Bernardino,...
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Paul Valone/Charlotte:

DISCLOSE Act sellout: NRA says you just don't understand

‘DISCLOSE Act’ maelstrom leads Speaker Pelosi to stall vote on bill: Redouble your efforts to kill HR...
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Dan Bidstrup/Denver:
Bravo to those who open carry their weapons

Those who choose to carry their weapons openly are making a statement every time they step out their door. It forces everyone who sees them to...

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Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith:

Constitutional Amendment needed for gun rights in Arkansas

Related articles: Attorney General opinion in opposition of right to keep and bear arms Open carry now legal in Buffalo River National Park? Message...
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Father's day and safe churches

On this Father’s day, my thoughts are full of memories of my late father, a man who had strong convictions of right and wrong, a man who never...

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Liston Matthews/Knoxville:
RouXBarbecue - bring your money, leave your gun

Yesterday afternoon, in celebration of Father's Day, my wife asked what I would like for dinner? Being a...
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You're in the Navy now

To the tune of Popeye the Sailor Man -- You're in the Navy now, You're in the Navy now, With a Nuke you can be...
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John Longenecker/Los Angeles:

Safer Streets 2010: The Ambassadors of the second amendment.

Many, many Americans think of liberty purists as Good Will Ambassadors of the Bill Of Rights. We are. The...
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Dave Workman/Seattle:

Forget a new police chief, Seattle needs Inspector Harry Callahan

Seattle’s Belltown (“Helltown?”) neighborhood has a problem, but not the kind that can be solved...
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The unintended consequences of hugging fur: Would you kill a wolf or bear in self-defense?

Much has been made of efforts to reintroduce wolves and grizzly bears into areas where they have all but vanished...
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Kurt Hofmann/St. Louis:

Illinois woman gunned down in front of horrified, helpless witnesses

From AOL News: Dozens of drivers crawling along in Sunday traffic on a busy St. Louis-area highway watched in horror as a woman, bleeding...

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Chris Woodard/Tucson:

Arizona in the Fed's firing line.....Part 2

Well now, The Feds are going to sue Arizona. But instead of Constitutional grounds, it appears the Justice...
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While you're at it, be sure and check out these other liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Kevin Wilmeth/Anchorage Libertarian
• Jesse Mathewson/Cochise County Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

Also, John Longenecker just released another Liberty News/Safer Streets Newsletter. If you would like to receive these, sign up here.

Northbound

"The danger is out there, with all the weapons being found coming northbound…. someone needs to know about this!” [More]

So our biggest problem ain't that southbound "flow"...?

Never Volunteer

I know they say that, but after the comment left on Sunday's GRE by anonymous bad boy "Karl" I just couldn't help myself.

No Charge

Makhele said as the man was acting within his rights to defend himself, he will not face any charges. [More]

Now hold the vuvuzela just a dang second here..

What happened to:

"No firearm may be used for self-defence unless licenced for that purpose (s16, s17, s18, and s19). If under personal attack whilst only in possession of a firearm licenced for a non-defensive purpose, the individual would, in fact, be committing an offence by using it to defend him/herself...

?

[Via Mama Liberty]

Just Give Them What They Want

[W]hatever you do, comply with what the robbers want because whatever you have is not worth being shot over. [More]

How do you know what they want, Second District Police Commander Keith Sulzer?

Fun times in Cleveland today!

And again...

We're the Only Ones First Responder Enough

Cop Arrests Man For Taking Wife To Emergency Room [More]

I wish I could say "Unbelievable" instead of "What now?"

Seems like grounds for armed defense to me...protocol or not.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Going to the Dogs Enough

Police say the dog was acting vicious. The video shows the dog acting frightened. [More]

And then it shows the police acting frightened. And then it shows the dog acting dead.

Just another day of following department protocol.

[Via William T]

Perdue gun bills show danger of mistaking sport shooters for Second Amendment supporters

[T]his latest should serve as yet more evidence--it any is still needed--that just because a politician passes himself off as a sport shooter doesn't mean squat. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at what happens when people Vote Fudd First.

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This Day in History: June 22

Letter to Washington from Lee:
(dated June 22, 1778 Camp.) Dr. General, About eleven miles from Head Quarters and eight miles from this Camp is a most admirable position for the whole Army either in two or one line -- it's left is cover'd by the Stony Brook, its front Clear, excepting to the front of the right where is a strong wood and mill dam where it will be proper to throw a Brigade -- a strong Brigade or two shou'd occupy likewise a Wood on the right -- it's situation is high and commanding -- the ground dry and good -- it is well watered having besides Stoney Brook on the left -- a large Rivulet in the front-another in the rear -- it commands likewise both the roads to Princeton that by Pennytown and that inclining to Hopewell meeting house." [More]

Pizza Hut gun policy change reflects larger societal attitude

A fair appraisal of Pizza Hut's customer base would no doubt reflect the growing social acceptance of armed citizens, particularly in Arizona, where "Constitutional carry" goes into effect next month...Still, one smoking crater of a hole can't be ignored... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks if a half-baked concession is enough.

Also listen to my "Proof Negative Show" interview.

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This Day in History: June 20

The evacuation of Philadelphia took place in June. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported on June 20, 1778, "The British army early last Thursday morning, completed their evacuation of Philadelphia, having before transported their stores and most of their artillery into the Jersies where they had thrown up some works, and several of their regiments were encamped. They manned the lines the preceding night, and retreating over the commons, crossed at Gloucester Point. It is supposed they will endeavor to go to New York. A party of the American lighthorse pursued them very close, and took a great number of prisoners, some of whom were Refugees." [More]

Anti-Gun Assembly Member Travels with Armed Security Escort

She's got hers and intends to keep it that way...[More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an elitist hypocrite.

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This Day in History: June 19

Soon word of the British departure from Philadelphia brought a frenzied activity to the ranks of the Continental Army. On June 19, 1778, six months after its arrival, the army marched away from Valley Forge in pursuit of the British who were moving toward New York. An ordeal had ended. [More]

GRE Round Up for June 18

Here are the latest Gun Rights Examiner posts:

Daniel White/Cleveland:

Did the NRA sell out other gun rights organizations? Not so fast...

Recent publicity has focused on H.R. 5175, the so-called DISCLOSE Act which would, in part, "establish...
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Steve D. Jones/Fort Smith

Attorney General opinion in opposition of right to keep and bear arms

Related articles: Open carry now legal in Buffalo River National Park? Message to tourists with guns; don't come to Arkansas Gun ban at Buffalo River...

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Dave Workman/Seattle:

CCRKBA’s Gottlieb to Democrats on revised Disclose Act exemption: ‘Pound sand’

Before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pulled the so-called “Disclose Act” (H.R. 5175) for consideration,...
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Kurt Hofmann/St.Louis:

Elena Kagan, the NRA, and the KKK

The National Review Online reports that Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan seems to have placed the NRA in some very noxious company. And...
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I do hope you realize the importance of sharing these links and show these guys your support by doing so...?

While you're at it, be sure and check out these other liberty-oriented Examiners:

• Kent McManigal/Albuquerque Libertarian
• Kevin Wilmeth/Anchorage Libertarian
• Jesse Mathewson/Cochise County Libertarian
• Anthony Martin/Conservative

Good. Demand.

And while you're at it, why don't you go have unprotected sex with each other? [Read]

Does Anyone Seriously Believe...

...that a government relying on this for so much of its power is really interested in stopping it?

Feds Sabotaging Clean Up

The governor said he didn't have the authority to overrule the Coast Guard's decision... [More]

Sure you do.

And you have the resources, too.

We Need More Army Man Hat-Free Zones

Because "officials" say they "violate policy."

Me, I find the raptor with the talon full of arrows designed to kill by piercing flesh, shredding vital organs and bleeding victims to death even more traumatic.

And I'm glad "everybody is somebody" (good grief!), but is the racist Native American boy mascot really necessary (that's a bit of CUM ULLA SELLA IN PUGNO TABERNA, in case you were wondering_?

And don't you just love the chief commissarette:

We are here to ensure that our children receive the best educational experience possible. It is extremely important that the cooperative effort between home and school remain strong and positive so that our children excel. Our future, our, children depend on it.

Oh yes, you just gave that kid one hell of an educational experience. Just so we're clear: "cooperative effort" means they obey you, right? And I love the collectivist possessive "our children," aka the Future Inmates of Amerika.

[Via Steve T]

We're from the Government--We're Here to Endanger

Capt. Steve Sevier, National Security Chairman for the U.S. Airline Pilots Association, said the problem stems from a holster and locking mechanism pilots are required to utilize.

"There have been several accidental discharges related to the holster and procedures involved where a lock has caused the firearm to discharge," said Sevier. "Not the operator's finger or anything like that."

In fact, the government has known of the potentially deadly flaw for at least two full years. [More]

Sounds like deliberate indifference to me. They don't want pilots armed, so by God, they're going to make it as dangerous as possible. Unless you believe the bureaucrats are actually this lazy, unmotivated and stupid.

Government regulations making things more dangerous. Welcome to the Bizarro World.

[Via Ed M]

We're the Only Ones Collectivist Enough

Bill Gives Public Workers Clout - Measure Forcing States to Grant Collective-Bargaining Rights Nears Vote in Senate
Just so we know who's pulling who's strings...

Reid's Push To Nationalize Police Unions
Why wouldn't a collectivist support the collective?

Sen. Brown Goes To Bat For Government Unions
Just in case anyone was starting to feel like supporting tea jackers was smart political chess.

[Via Mack H]