We're the Only Ones Fraternal Enough

A Superior Court judge found a suspended Woonsocket police officer guilty of abusing his 9-year-old half-sister by choking her and pulling her 30 feet by her ponytail after she refused to obey his commands. [More]

Hey, how can he expect US to respect his authoritah if she won't?

Besides, I can't tell you how many times I used to choke feral sons Uday and Qusay and drag them around by their hair.

We're the Only Ones Hot-Dogging It Enough

Sgt. Brett Harrison left the dog in a cruiser in the station parking lot from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a statement from police Tuesday. The cruiser was off and the windows were closed... He received a two-week unpaid suspension and lost 40 hours of vacation. [More]

Guess what happens if you cause the death of a police dog in Ohio?

[Via Florida Guy]   

A Crying Shame

Yeah, wouldn't it be, though? [More]

I like this guy's style.

State of Emergency

Malloy exercises his authoritah to isolate Ebola. [More]

Here's the order.

Here's the statute section on quarantines/forced isolation.

If they seal off an area or take you in for observation, will they demand you disarm?

[Via Florida Guy]   

UPDATE: WarOnGuns Correspondent RH asks "Who's funnier, The Onion or MSNBC?"

Best Joke I've Heard All Day

Clearing the Gridlock

GRNC is calling for a tow. [More]

Somebody's gotta stop Troxler's Dodge from blocking avenues to the State Fair from travelers who want to go about their business unimpeded.

Size Matters?

MEN AND VIOLENCE: SIZING UP HOW MEN SIZE UP ONE ANOTHER [More]

So let me guess... we're compensating? Alpha dominance?  Baboon mounting? Amazing, what gets grant money these days, but I guess there's a ruling elite market to find ways to box up and dismiss traditional males as violent brutes.

Sure, size disparity can be a factor (although the toughest man I ever met and would have least liked to try was almost a foot shorter than me). Sure, human nature tends to magnify threats.  Sure, armoring up against an imminent potential foe can prime a battle-ready state of mind if flight isn't an option. My guess is, ivory tower academics who had a light bulb go off over that keen insight never had cause to put on protective gear before a contest.

Somebody needs to formalize this? Whatever. Seems like a cushy gig.

If anything, this makes the case for perception discipline, situational awareness and training. And for a bit of Alinsky Rule 5 ridicule, courtesy of Sgt. Nick Penis and his Brassball Battallion... By the way, comic nerd that I was, I always thought NatLamp was templating off Marvel's pre-Samuel L. Jackson Sgt. Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos, not DC's Sgt. Rock of Easy Company.

And back to the sizing up thing for a moment: Some of us are as polite and deferential to the smaller, the older, the weaker, as we are to the bigger and stronger. Offering respect in personal encounters with others is the default until it is shown not be be deserved.

[Via Sweet Baboo]

This Should End Well

And the pressure just turned up a notch... [More]

They're lucky it looks like rainy weather for the next few days.

Of Course They Knew

I won't be surprised to find they kept a lid on things to hush the liaison proclivities of their boss from being leaked out. [More]

Crazy Wingnut Wackos Want Guns in Schools!

The nerve of those people. [More]

DIY for PLs

Kurt's latest JPFO Alert notes how Luddites loathe technology. [More]

And yes, of course they also loathe doing things for yourself. What they would impose requires dependence. And obedience.  And ultimately, slave labor camps.

You know, the antithesis of DIY.

I love the Kos hissy-bitch quote Kurt called out.  It really shows they have no clue what true egalitarianism -- as opposed to organized theft disguised as mandated economic outcomes -- entails in terms of power-sharing.

Funny, how they call themselves "progressives."  Opposite Day, remember?

Progressive Luddites. That's pretty fittingly descriptive, and it really highlights the Orwellian contradiction these people live their lives (and try to live ours) by. I think I'm going to start calling them PLs.

When I'm not calling them something else...

The "Authorized Journalists" Behind the Misleading "Ban" Deception

It's not a "ban," you idiots. [More]

But you all know that. And if you don't, you have no business calling yourselves "reporters."

Judging from this PR profile masked as "news," you have no business doing that regardless.

This Day in History: October 9

However necessary my retirement from the service may be to the Reestablishment of my health, & support of a numerous family, I cannot without real concern and regret, (at this time especially,) quit a service in which I have from principle and the warmest attachment been engaged from the commencement of the War; But finding it utterly incompatible with my felicity to continue longer amongst a Sett of Officers, combined against me either thro’ envy or from an unjustifiable ardency for promotion, and with whom I can’t preserve that harmony which ever ought to Subsist Amongst Officers; I must request Your Excellency will be pleased to accept of my resignation, & likewise trust your Excellency will Afford me admission equally honorable, with the testimonials of Approbation I’ve here-to-fore received, for my Services. [More]

ABC acting as administration’s propaganda bureau on guns is the real scandal

Masking such advocacy as entertainment is reminiscent of something much more insidious. Subjecting audiences to propaganda to promote a government monopoly of violence and disenfranchise citizens from natural and civil rights is demonstrably manipulative and disrespectful of viewers. It’s also dishonest with advertisers, who signed on to sponsor entertainment, not to finance causes that undermine the rights of their customers. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes the A-B-C's of a contemptible and scandalous public-private partnership.

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Alexander Apparatchik

Looks like Salon picked up and is spreading his lies. [More]

I guess that's less painful for him than what his boss spreads. Or maybe not. Figures a guy who willingly works for a viciously mean and erratic headcase would use the word "paranoia."

I already debunked much of what this Prozi fool had to say here, including noting he can't even get names right.  Earth to Alexander: Jeff wasn't there, you lazy hack. You lied about Halbrook. You missed so much, while doing your masters' bidding.

Meaning you just may be up for a Julius...

Also: Herschel weighs in.

We're the Only Ones Dealing Enough

Former deputy, alleged accomplices go on trial for weapons charges Monday [More]

I wonder how many people these guys put away on "illegal gun" charges over the years...

[Via John Comeau]

We're the Only Ones Serving You Right Enough

Cops Seize Car When Told to Get a Warrant, Tell Owner That’s What He Gets for “Exercising His Rights” [More]

Just a concerned observation based on some of the comments I see under this article: The Only One involved maybe ought to consider knocking this thug crap off and amending his ways, lest "Down the Hatch" become somebody's goal for more than just drinking.

[Via Neil W]

We're the Only Ones "Burn, Baby, Burn!" Enough

What, you expected indictments for following department protocol? [More]

Besides, they made it home safely at the end of their shift, didn't they? What the hell more do you want?

[Via Florida Guy]   

An Explosive Situation?

BATFU is taking comments on proposed "Homeland Security"-related rulemaking changes in re explosives licensing and permits. [More]

I'm not sure what's different and probably won't have time to analyze this, so it's being offered fyi in case anyone has the subject matter knowledge needed to knowledgeably and productively comment in the next 89 days. I'm told "The part affecting firearms dealers is 27 CFR 478; the rest affects explosives dealers, which may include black and smokeless powder dealers as well."

[Via Roger J]