Thursday, December 22, 2016

#DumpStarWars Distracts from ‘Rogue One’ Citizen Militia Theme

Such a rebellion, of course, requires an armed citizenry banding together as a militia, which, as per previous “Star Wars” movies, is exactly what is happening in “Rogue One.” Protagonist Jyn Erso demands and appropriates a weapon, noting her accepted retention of it is a sign that “trust goes both ways.”
Bingo. [More]
That’s hardly a theme mainstream propagandists are inclined to acknowledge.

Pretty in Pink

And though some may say a pretty pink pistol isn’t as menacing as the silver or black models, cops stress the pastel handguns are no less lethal. [More]
Who "may say" that? Anyone who knows what they're talking about, and would thus be fitting sources meriting mention in what's purported to be a "news" story?

This is the quality of "information" the move to marginalize alternative media is designed to reduce things to.

[Via Mack H]

A Great Virginian

Khan has written positively about sharia law. Other laws “must always be subordinated” to Islam’s, he wrote while living in Saudi Arabia in 1983. He also made money representing wealthy foreign clients trying to secure U.S. visas for themselves and their families, in a program critics say is “riddled” with fraud.  [More]
Sounds like he'll fit right in.

[Via Mack H]

A Right Delayed

On 14 December, 2016, a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court ruling in Silvester v. Harris.  In the original decision, the District Court ruled that requiring a gun owner who had already passed a background check, and who either already owned a registered gun or had a concealed carry permit, was an infringement on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The Ninth Circuit held that a 10 day waiting period was a “reasonable safety precaution”.  [More]
I guess this is an advance, but come on. Prior restraint "background checks," registration and permits are not infringements?

The damn black robes go through more perverted contortions than are alluded to in the Marilyn Manson rib removal urban legend.

Half-Time

Beginning on December 15th, the anniversary of U.S. Bill of Rights ratification, and running through the Holiday Season, The Origin of the Second Amendment document collection and The Founders' View of the Right to Bear Arms history - the authoritative books on the subject of the Second Amendment's history according to Alan Gura - will be half price at Amazon. [More]
I just found out about this. We've talked about these books before.  In my opinion, they are indispensable resources for all informed advocates.

While the Gettin's Good

Mexican ambassador urges immigrants to apply for US citizenship [More]
So revoke his credentials.

The First Hundred Days

17 priorities and none of them have anything to do with RKBA? [More]

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Let Us Cut Your Drive Time!

Uber driver in Michigan stabs passenger five times [More]
That explains the anti-gun policies...

[Via Steve T] 

Who will Check the Checkers?

Facebook 'fact checker' who will arbitrate on 'fake news' is accused of defrauding website to pay for prostitutes  [More]

'Forced Flat'

A young woman, driving home late after work, is targeted for a robbery. Followed by thieves, they shoot out her tire and approach her where she pulls over. Totally unaware and dazed, the victim exposes herself to harm, not prepared for the unexpected. On foot, she seeks shelter and assistance. [More]
This week on "Stop the Threat"...

If You're Not Doing Anything We Secretly Deem Wrong, You've Got Nothing to Worry About

Yahoo Inc's secret scanning of customer emails at the behest of a U.S. spy agency is part of a growing push by officials to loosen constitutional protections Americans have against arbitrary governmental searches, according to legal documents and people briefed on closed court hearings. [More]
Hey, someone's gotta protect us from the Russians...

Doing the Job Pro-American Presidents Won't Do

Yesterday, President Obama has designated vast portions of the United States’ Arctic Ocean as indefinitely off limits for future oil and gas leasing. [More]
Because posting pictures of polar bears that will make urban "progressives" feel good is more of a priority than securing the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

So the Shoe Can't Go on the Other Foot?

“If the Trump administration is already singling out scientists for doing their jobs, the scientific community is right to be worried about what his administration will do in office. What’s next? Trump administration officials holding up lists of ‘known climatologists’ and urging the public to go after them?” Halpern asked. [More] 
Trying to burrow in, are we? And upset about being rooted out?

[Via Mean Betsy]

Situational Obliviousness or Happy Coincidence?

Robbers take car, gun, phones from State Rep.-elect Bruce Franks in St. Louis holdup [More]
Pretty convenient timing. I sure hope him pushing for a stolen gun reporting law doesn't have anything to do with this.


Beggin' Your Pardon

A "progressive" solution.
Obama Grants 153 Commutations, 78 Pardons to Convicted Felons [More]
I see some are upset that many were "gun criminals."

Unless they used them to hurt somebody, don't be, unless you like the sound of a bell tolling. The sole issue here ought to be whether or not hungry tigers are being let out of their cages, not whether excuses to put you in one are being defended by the "enforce existing Intolerant Acts" crowd.

What's the Constitutional federal authority for gun and drug edicts, again...? At least with booze they went through the motions of enacting an amendment.

[Via Mack H]

Trying to Recreate the Happiest Time of His Life

The ‘Staggering’ Campaign of Liberal Billionaire George Soros to Swing Local Prosecutor Elections [More]
Just like the self-anointed god did to Arpaio.

I'll bet he can't wait to turn his new crop of Oberreichsanwalt wannabes loose on gun owners.

Ah, those were the good old days, eh George?

[Via Mack H]

Leadership Transition

Received via email from DRGO:
After founding Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership 23 years ago and acting as its director since then, Timothy W. Wheeler, MD is retiring at the end of this year from the day-to-day operations of the project ... As of January 1, the leadership team will consist of Arthur Przebinda, MD—Project Director:  The primary contact person for media or business inquiries, as well as administrative, financial and operational oversight. Robert B. Young, MD—Executive Editor:  In charge of all editing functions concerning DRGO’s blog and other written content, as well as oversight of DRGO’s social media.The other members of the leadership team are: John Edeen, MD Membership Director; Sean Brodale, DO
Outreach Director.

Welcome to the Party, Pals

Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims’ Families Sue Facebook, Twitter, and Google [More]
As much as I'm diggin' the schadenfreude...

Hey, think any of the defendants will have an epiphany about all rights being related...? (And they say there are no stupid questions.)

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Quadricidal Enough

Ex-cop accused of killing 4 during drug deal [More]
There but for the grace of God go you and me, right?

"May issue" New York, eh? Say, I wonder if he was a "qualified" beneficiary...?

[Via William T]

Captain's Log

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