Mexican pledge controversy recalls similar incident with ‘World Anthem’

LAZLO Play the Marseillaise! Play it! Members of the orchestra glance towards the steps, toward Rick, who nods to them. As they start to play... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary notes the fundamental things apply as time goes by.

"Allegation"?

“I am so personally outraged by Senator Grassley’s falsehoods,” former Arizona U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke wrote in an email regarding the allegation that a weapon connected to the ATF operation was found at the murder scene of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. “It is one of the lowest acts I have ever seen in politics.” [More]

We already knew Burke was a liar. Now  we know Ryan J. Reilly is, too.

And check out the congregation of regressive trolls who comprise the bulk of the TPM Muckraker commenting audience. What a bunch of hateful, inconsequential assholes.

Holder's Friday Night Dump

...Operation Fast and Furious, the flawed law enforcement initiative aimed at dismantling major arms trafficking networks on the Southwest border. [More]

What a bunch of crap.  The "Authorized Journalists" at the Associated Press are playing their part well.

But in the interests of justice, Justice is making "a rare exception" we are told.

Somebody break out the Glade...?

ATF memo describes operation designed to get guns to Mexico

“The most important observation of Styers is that the ATF end of this operation was by all law enforcement standards set up to fail,” Vanderboegh said in a phone conversation with this reporter moments ago.  “Indeed, it seems Styers’ opinion was that this was designed to be a necessary fail. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner tells the rest of the story, including: Proof of ICE involvement, details of agents ordered off surveillance while perps escape, and being ordered to trace unrecovered firearms for later matching up. Think of what that means.

This is big stuff, further proof of opportunities for "mere bloggers" to go where corporate media will not, and it's the only place where you can see the actual memo itself.

Please share this link if you agree.

We're the Only Ones "Be Prepared!" Enough

Dozens of Teenage Boy Scout Explorers Have Been Sexually Abused by Cops...[More]

Forget that bit about "morally straight"--and as for "law"...Trustworthy: not on your life; Loyal: Hah; Helpful: to ourselves; Friendly: in a way; Courteous: if by that you mean catching flies with honey; Kind: Happy Meal's on me; Obedient: yes, you will be; Cheerful: you bet; Thrifty: hey, it's cheaper than real dating; Brave: it's useful if they think that; Clean: that should wash off; and Reverent: Oh God, YESSS!

Hey, if they pervert this oath, why wouldn't we expect them to befoul all others?

[Via mahalo]

They #@*! Horses, Don't They?

Francis the Talking Mule is finally free to come out of the stall...?

Supreme Court punts on right to carry

Without comment, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Masciandaro v. US, which asked if the Second Amendment “protect[s]a right to possess and carry a firearm for self-defense outside the home.” [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary tells you where you can find out more.

We're the Only Ones Dogging You Enough

...but Storm has done much more good than bad during his time with the department. [More]

Even their dogs are better than us.

[Via Plug Nickel Times]

All You Need to Know

The prosecutor added that constitutional issues "should not be considered." [More]

You can't bring up the Constitution! This is a court of law! (Just ask Wayne Fincher.)


Similar "logic":

"Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

All they need to know:

We shall overcome.

[Via Carl S]

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past...

Idiots.

What are they prepared to do about it should someone ignore their stupid sign?

Or if there's no glass to tape it to?

Aaron called such thinking "bagel brained."  And encouraged us to think of the consequences.

As Seen Over at Fox News.com

These are the choices they're allowing us to have. Looks like Fox News is bound and determined to help the Stupid Party lose.

This Day in History: December 2

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I Got Mine

Obama: My kids will succeed, even if USA doesn't [More]

Will yours?

And has any president ever talked this way?

Sheriff’s arrest shows need is for self control, not control of others

...Sullivan was a major proponent of citizen disarmament, the demand that law enforcement official like him—who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and whose department was a recipient of “war on drugs” largesse—should be the “only ones” society trusts as sound enough to keep and bear modern firearms. [More]

This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner commentary wonders why it is some people don't trust others.

Not really.

Showing Solidarity with the Workers of the World

"It's so contaminated, it doesn't even make sense to sort it out," said Jose "Pepe" Garcia, 49, superintendent of the city's north central sanitation district. [More]

Kind of gives you a preview of what the regressives will do with the rest of the Republic once the mob bosses take over...

Pepe ought to challenge Tony to  come out of his walled fortress and help clean up a situation he encouraged and enabled before he turned on them after deciding their presence was no longer politically advantageous.

Christie Blows Any Chance for National Political Ambitions

I believe that each state should have the right to make firearms laws as they see fit. [More]

I never did think this redeemed him enough to override this.

Or that middlemen should be used to funnel NRA "Political Victory Fund" contributors' money his way.

A Nuisance Suit

Too bad they didn't put a bullet into this Jesse Dennis Dimwit animal.  Maybe he can sue me for libel. [Read]

That All Depends on What the Meaning of the Word "Man" Is

Unknown man walks up to woman, punches her [More]

No, a "man" wouldn't do that.

I note they properly classified her escort, who evidently did nothing about it, as "a male friend."

Excellent Questions

Sources claim the Department of Justice has been trying for almost a year to hide the key information — how the rip crew knew the shipment was coming through that night. [More]

Yeah--how did they know?  And why did Justice try to hide it?

An Informed Prediction?

Eric Holder will no longer be Attorney General of the United States.  That-that is – you’ll see that happen soon now.  Very soon. [More]

My fear--and I understand I'm not alone--is that "White House Insider" is Ulsterman having a public Smeagol/Gollum conversation with himself. Perhaps that's unfair and I owe him an apology, but I just have no way to vet this, so if I post anything from his site, assume a Caveat Emptor attached.

There are benefits to anonymity.  But ain't nothin' free. This is one of the costs. And yes, I acknowledge  critics could say the same when Vanderboegh or I present information from anonymous sources, and can only point to our track record for any doubters.

It's a nice piece actually, and he does it well--he's a good writer.  And what he paints seems plausible.

But I hesitate to use him as a source because of that suspicion, and if it comes out he's putting us on and we've been promoting him, the enemy will point out what dupes we were and use it to distract from everything we ever have said or will say.