When in Mumbai

It makes sense, if you think about it, to not offend people in their own home, and to be sensitive to customs and mores that may be unfamiliar or alien to us but are natural and simply good manners to the culture in which we place ourselves. If we find we cannot abide by such customs, unless part of a compelled government presence, in which case prudence should preside, no one is forcing us to go there. [More]

My latest JPFO Alert notes cultural diversity hardly demands traditionally-recognized rights of Americans be abridged to satisfy the demands of foreigners yearning for more despotic rule, just like in the old home tyranny that spawned them.

GOP felon Grimm shows true gun-grabber colors

"I want to make America safer, and safer for our children," he opportunistically declared a month after Newtown, when he called for “renewing a national ban on assault weapons ‘as part of the healing process.’" Who he thought would be healed by a betrayal offensive to millions of gun owners was left unstated. Also unclear is if he had in mind a carve-out for former FBI agents, the same way federal law exempts them from concealed firearm prohibitions. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes head case thugs are the same treacherous bullies no matter which party they belong to.

A Capitol Christmas

I see why Cathy Lanier doesn't want us to have guns! [More]

Another Vigilante Gun Death!

According to police, three juvenile males from Middletown approached two adult males outside the Dayton Mall around 10:00 a.m. Saturday. They say one of the juveniles produced a gun and demanded merchandise from the adult males. Police say one of the males, who had a valid concealed carry weapon permit, pulled out a gun of his own and shot the teen who had the gun. That teen, identified as Jawaad Jabbar, 16, died from a single gunshot wound. [More]

If only they would disarm you and me!

“It is tragic that someone lost their lives over tennis shoes, possibly,” said Sgt. Phares.

That's hardly the reason, Sarge.  And as far as tragedy goes, neutralizing such a liability may actually register as a net gain.

[Via William T]

Help Wanted: Inquire Within

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Y'know, Adolf hasn't had work in a long time--maybe he should apply...

Message Received

“They should have killed two white cops instead of the Hispanic and Asian if the guy really wanted to send a message,” Payamps allegedly said. [More]

He probably meant to, but was just as dumb as you, moron.

NO!

If I ever did this to one of my kids, I'd expect them to be righteously furious with me. [More]

The Party of the Rich

Wealthy donors sided with Democrats in midterms [More]

"Progressives." Opposite Day.

If you saw a mob with pitchforks going after Steve Hanauer, would you help?  Him, I mean...

The Noble Savage

Last week, 200 men from the tribe, called Mashco-Piro, raided the village of Monte Salvado armed with bows and arrows. [More]

It's hardly a surprise that they could get away with that, terrifying the villagers and necessitating their evacuation. And naturally, the culprit, at least according to "progressives," is a modern standard of living:

Some ... point to climate change, which has led to steeper drops in temperature.

Remember, we're dealing with Opposite Day. Of course "global warming" results in "steeper drops."

If only we were all mandated to a Gaia-friendly lifestyle. Guns aren't the only technology our superiors need to control and withhold from us, you know.

First French oyster herpes and now this. What more proof do we need?

Say, maybe we could transplant the tribe here, what with diversity being our greatest strength and all. If you thought "The Beverly Hillbillies" offered comic culture clash opportunities, wait 'til the networks pick up "The Mashcochussans" pilot!

It Depends on the Meaning of the Word "Great"

You keep telling yourself that, Piccoli. [More]

I stopped treating Newsmax as a serious provider of alternative "conservative" views when I learned Chris Ruddy is pals with Bill Clinton. A more likely alternative, if the guy's not a total Kool-Aid-drinking idiot, is we're dealing with Democrat moles with a mission to have the GOP advance the most objectionable "front runner" possible.

UPDATE: OK, go read Workman, but I'm having nothing to do with directing anyone to Newsmax.

I See Dead People

ATF’s internal Public Affairs Talking Points show the agency was using Fast and Furious to help justify new gun control regulations–without telling the public that ATF was actually facilitating the delivery of weapons to Mexican drug cartels. [More]

Aw, go on.

Everyone in media who's anyone knows it was “an ill-fated Obama administration program that tried in vain to track firearms across the Mexican border to drug kingpins.”

Why, do you realize what it would mean if the government deliberately enabled situations where unknown numbers and people would be killed in order to advance "common sense gun safety laws" and enhance "progressive" political power?

Update: Mike shares his thoughts.

Arena

Somehow, if reptiles like the Gorn win... [More]

...I doubt they'll be merciful or quick.

Not that the Federation has given me much cause to root for them...

Opposite Day "progressives"-- aren't they the ones who disparage true egalitarian power sharing and advocate for a state monopoly of violence?

Let He Who is Without a Clue Cast the First Vote

Oh, look, a man of gods. [More]

Hey, who am I to dispute an adoring "spiritual adviser"? Like the "Good Book" says, people who live in glass hou... uh... don't count your chickens before they ha... uh... early to bed and early to rise?

Still, people exclusively applying his amnesty-bestowing "strangers" reference to Exodus may not be considering the whole "fulfillment" thingy.  Deuteronomy 28:43 may also be part of the plan.

Hey, by his fruits ye shall know him.

I've Got a Secret

I know I linked to Kurt's latest in my abbreviated Christmas slowdown post, but everything was understandably slow yesterday, and this merits being read and spread. [More]

Workman had a new one, too, and if by "subtle" he means the media doing everything it can with its megaphone to undermine freedom and bolster a police state, yeah...

This Day in History: December 26

In compliance with the request of the Civil Authority and Select Men of the Town of Fairfield communicated in your Letter of the 23d of Novr I have sent the Infantry of Sheldon’s Legion under the Orders of Major Tallmadge to take Quarters in that place. [More]

Gun Rights Examiner wishes Second Amendment advocates a Merry Christmas

My Christmas wish for you is that you have as much love in your life as I have been fortunate to find in mine. It surely beats all the riches in the world. [More]

Slowing Down for Christmas

I'm kicking things into low gear.  This potentially expanding list is going to have to suffice until I rev things up again. In the mean time, sorry for those of you giving me tips via email and social media -- Thanks, but I just can't get to 'em. The part of my office that's behind me as I type reminds me it's time to focus on other things.

• From Mike: The ease with which civil wars can start. Uncomfortable musings on Christmas Eve, 2014.
• From Workman: Tomorrow, a day for reflection about troubling times and what’s ahead
• From Kurt: Secretive "Gun Control" Cabal Threatens Liberty by its Agenda, and by its Methods

Order in Dobyns case highlights government motion that even confuses judge

Noting it’s not even clear if a notice of appeal relates to a Federal Circuit Court order or to prior Federal Claims Court orders, Judge Allegra ordered the government “on or before January 5, 2015 [to] file [an explanatory] memorandum (not to exceed 30 pages)." [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner report notes... uh ... I'm not sure what it notes.  If the judge doesn't understand what the government is talking about, how the hell are the rest of us supposed to figure things out?

Christmas Cheer

If you have a favorite gun rights group or individual, now's the time to send them a donation or voluntary subscription to help them help you.

No, I'm not talking me. I'm talking someone who takes money. All I ever ask from those who get value here is to share my article links so I don't have to decide between feeding the children or having another cigar.

Just What We Need

Another Bush in the White House. [More]

No, I'm not talkin' that.  What I mean is, in her words, what difference does it make?