Friday, November 23, 2012

The Most Transparent Administration in History

Anybody who can't see right through 'em is either stupid or doesn't want to. [Read]

Destruction of badges labeled ‘juvenile act’ by ATF whistleblower

Cefalu also stated he'd received information from an individual prepared to give sworn testimony that he was present when  ATF managers  were communicating “specifically regarding the ongoing investigation into the destruction of my badges and stated in substance ‘I just talked to IA, it sounds like they are just going to make this go away.”
 
That appears to be exactly what happened. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner report looks at some anger management issues coupled with childish behavior, that is, SOP for dealing with whistleblowers at ATF. 

We're the Only Ones Assassinating Enough

A Florida police officer quit after admitting he told colleagues that he would volunteer to assassinate President Obama. [More]
Scrolling down, it looks like Jacksonville is just chock full of  weird police stories.

[Via William T]

"A Considerable Increase in Security"

Wanna bet? [Read]

[Via bondmen]

Thanking God for Small Favors

Jeff Knox gives an update on the outrageous ordeal of the Reese family. [Read

This could not happen in the America we were supposed to have, the ones our forebears fought and died for to bequeath to their posterity. No government instituted to secure the blessings of Liberty would tolerate such injustices, let alone perpetrate them.

Silly Syllogism

We know what the conclusion is, that a child was shot and killed by another on a school bus because Republicans won't let doctors ask and advise patients about guns.

Beats me if I can come up with a logical argument that works for that. Especially one that factors in pitchfork murders and home defense guns being rendered useless for that purpose...

Gray Lady Eats Crow

The "correction" is at the bottom. [Read]

Here is what prompted it.  Note the comment by Larry Keane explaining why their correction is still incorrect.

None of which addresses this, however.

Because, Evidently, Those Aussie Gun Laws Have Worked So Well

That must be why they need more laws. [Read]

Of note:
Experts from the United States will visit Australia in February 2013 to train police in tracing and tracking firearms.
Which "experts"? "Top men"? Who authorized this? Will all expenses be recovered, and if not, why is it in the interest of the U.S. taxpayer to foot the bill for any of this? And if we have the law enforcement resources to send off on a junket, how sympathetic should we be when we're told more are needed?

We're the Only Ones Robed Enough

Telling colleagues and superiors that he fears a family law litigant, Anoka County Judge John Dehen wants to carry a gun into the courthouse. [More]
Well, isn't that special?

I remember being summoned as a juror when I lived in SoCal--if you ignore it they send armed men after you. So there I show up, and they made you empty your pockets and go through a scanner, meaning even if you had a carry permit, which, being unconnected I couldn't get to save my life, you'd have to leave it in your car anyway. And the walk from the parking lot was long and you got to run the gauntlet past all the lovely associates of the defendants du jour...

Yeah, judge. I feel for you.

Shooting Destination Night

Diamond Classic Sporting Clays - TONIGHT on ATSN TV‏ [Details]

Giving it 108%

Not that the Republicans have the guts to do anything about it...[Read]

[Via Jess]

When Black Friday Comes

He pulled a gun and he wasn't charged? What do you know...two rational responses in a row.  Although I do question what deal is worth the time and hassle of waiting in lines. [Read]

This Day in History: November 23

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Night of the evil Butterball

This is what the heirs of The Sons of Liberty have been reduced to. This is what they have allowed, and in many cases, demanded. Human beings, with dominion over the earth, scurrying from turkeys. The tolerated degradation of the masses is damned near complete. [More]
As is my yearly tradition, I post this little essay every Thanksgiving because, unfortunately, it remains timeless and true.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

ATF notice on disability information collection highlights absurd injustice

In any case, in spite of all forms, notices, comments, appropriations shenanigans and anything else imposed by government between the people and their supposedly uninfringed right to keep and bear arms, one truism remains unrefuted: Anyone who can’t be trusted with a gun can’t be trusted without a custodian.[More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner offering notes there are some things that just aren't made to be bureaucratized: Like freedom.

Diamond Classic Sporting Clays Tournament‏

From American Trigger Sports Network:
James B. Towle, Host of American Trigger Sports Network TV and the Trigger Sports TV crew cover the Diamond Classic at the Greater Houston Gun Club in Houston, TX. Towle is accompanied by Co-Host, Lorie Fowler. They discuss various targets, stations and an amazing 250 foot tower - the highlight of this event!

Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 604 PRST/ Dish /Network 240 HUNT)

Showtimes

Wednesdays
2:00pm PST
5:00pm EST

Thursdays
10:00pm PST

Fridays-Shooting Destination Night
6:00pm PST
1:00am EST/ 9:00pm EST

We're the Only Ones at the Heart of Things Enough

Do not move! Do not move! Stop moving! [More]
I guess they really meant it.

You know, they ought to just cut to the chase and make us carry agonizers.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Troubled Enough

Legal logjam lets troubled cops keep their badges [More
I like their definition of "troubled":
Rank and file officers and even chiefs of police have continued to work — for their original agency or a different one — after being sanctioned for violations as serious as killing a recruit during training, waving a gun at random in a bar, falsifying official records and DUI. Some officers were accused of new offenses while they appealed their first cases.
[Via CarlS]

Mama Mia!

'atsa good idea! [Read]

[Via William T]

Breathless

Right now, your neighbors could be stockpiling weapons in their homes–and it’s perfectly legal. In light of recent violence, some question whether the law makes it too easy to do so. [More]
Are there any idiots more useful than "Authorized Journalists"?

All these neighbors, all these guns...quick! Pull out the sensational anecdotes!