The Last Line Says It All

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I defy any official spokesweasel for NRA to address this and then maintain it's not "single issue"-related.

They won't because they can't and because it's easier to ignore the much smaller voice.  And they're abetted in that by those who have not added their voices.

ATF Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Bump Stock Rule

Talk about something that clearly infringes on the very arms that have “some reasonable relationship to the preservation or efficiency of a well regulated militia [or] that [are] part of the ordinary military equipment, or that … could contribute to the common defense.” Instead, we’re being asked to help provide cover to rationalize yet another Intolerable Act, and this one with the sanction of our “gun rights leaders.” [More]

If this doesn’t sit well with you, submit a comment on the proposed rule. I did.

I notice gunkapos supporting this have already started popping up in article comments, so feel free to express yourself there, too.

About That Zombie Apocalypse...

So are they saying an EMP grid shutdown catalyst is unlikely? [More]

I'm a little rusty on my Martian...

[Via Matthew L]

“No” on 101

You might be wondering why OFF would take a position on a tax measure. Bear with us and we’ll explain. [More]

I'd say Oregon Democrats wanting it is reason enough.

We're the Only Ones Shocking Enough

He said Thursday that he was “totally shocked” when Officer Hough fired the Taser. [More]

I'll bet.

And just to make sure he stays that way, the goon squad showed up afteward to reinforce the "Nice place you've got here. Shame if something happened to it"  trope.

[Via skutertramp]

Ponzi Scheme Approaching Critical Mass

Social Security Beneficiaries Hit Record 61,859,250 [More]

Hence the need for all those "immigrants" to keep the sinking system afloat a while longer...

[Via Matthew L]

The Wrong People are on Trial

Unsealed motions in NV Bundy case detail prosecution's violations [More]

Looks like the increasingly suspect AG Sessions is at least making it look like he's doing something about this.

The thing is, the very people responsible have been given a do-over. Forgive some of us for suspecting the fix may still be in.

[Via Mack H]

'Progressive' Privilege

Kaine ran when an officer told him that he was under arrest. After police pulled him to the ground, “the defendant continued to fight the officers on the ground, bucking and flaring his arms and legs.” [More]

Lucky for him he didn't hover his hand!

[Via Mack H]

Taking It On the Chin

Keeping the AG out of politics is the primary reason for making the position appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature rather than elected by the people... [More]

And we all know Doug Chin would never do anything political...

[Via George Pace]

We're the Only Ones Silent Enough

Honolulu attorney Eric Seitz is taking a new approach in two separate lawsuits that he said he hopes will force the state’s largest police department to address a “brotherhood culture of silence” that allows officer misconduct to persist despite numerous embarrassing arrests and proven harm to victims. [More]

Just a few bad pineapples, no doubt...

[Via George Pace]

Playing the Victim

Drexel professor resigns amid threats over controversial tweets  [More] 

If he really wants to elicit a reaction, he oughtta try saying something comparably "controversial" about some other race.

Among other things, the decision to leave would not have been his.

[Via William T]

We're the Only Ones Cucking Enough

The way the headline reads, I was envisioning him doing his "little whore for a trooper" in the wreckage. [More]

[Via William T]

Reasoned Discourse

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It's not enough he's outnumbered three to one. Then again, he had to know what he was walking into.

More need to learn that the lure of publicity is nonetheless a lure.

[Via Michael G]

Kansas City Here I Come

Kansas City’s terrifying year of homicides — the worst in 24 years [More]

What do you think? A candlelight vigil? A "buyback"? Shot Spotter...?

Say, gang, I've got a swell idea!

Let's pass disarmamant edicts that will infringe against those who obey the law and have nothing to do with this!

They're all a bunch o' haters anyway...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Promising Enough

New St. Louis police chief says he'll work to rebuild trust, stem violence [More]

Because he's done such a bang-up job with the North Patrol Division...

Between that and Shot Spotter, everything'll be coming up roses in no time.

As an aside, every time I see a sign language interpreter at political events, my default assumption is somebody's having fun.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Reasonable and Necessary Enough

Troy police say they used "reasonable and necessary" force to subdue the teen after he reached for his waistband. [More]

Sure sounds that way, what with the DA not even knowing if obstruction charges have been dropped and all those body cams either missing or turned off...

[Via bondmen]

Numbers Racket

The authors suggest that these numbers again confirm the theory that increasing access to guns increases the risk of accidents. [More]

So how many involved criminals, or "Only Ones"? And is what qualifies as "accidental gun violence" standardized?

If you want to find out, you'll have to pay.

No matter. The "conclusion" the anti-gunners want the public to walk away with has been successfully planted and propagated.

[Via bondmen]

A Discriminating Opinion

Court upholds $135,000 fine for bakery owners who refused to make cake for gay couple [More]

Notice who hasn't been sued?

[Via Florida Guy]   

Way Down in Kokomo

A man who tried to steal a pickup truck in Kokomo was thwarted by a 9-year-old inside the vehicle who was armed with a pellet gun. [More]

Good thing he was a freelancer and not an "Only One."

[Via Florida Guy]   

Opposite Day 'Progressive' Journalism

Bill de Blasio: City-Funded News Outlets Reporting on NYC Would Be More ‘Balanced’ [More]

If by "balanced" you mean designed by those in power to manipulate those they rule...