Falling on Their SWORD

Based on my research, I think I smell “scam.” And that’s the bright side of a tool for tyranny meant to disarm, register, and track free people. I can think of certain governments that would have loved it. [More]

Carl "Bear" Bussjaeger gives us the critical analysis the technology sites will not.

Radio Redux

Listening to it for the first time now. Don't know where that weird echo is coming from -- sounds like the engineer got it under control a couple minutes in...

We're the Ex-Only Ones Shaken, Not Stirred Enough

Westport security guard suspended after allegedly ordering ‘Trayvon Martini’ at bar [More]

Looks like they did more than suspend him.

I'd be interested in finding out why his career with the Olathe PD ended up on the rocks two years ago. All they say is "His employment terminated prior to him completing training."

[Via Steve T] 

A Clear Case of Discrimination

Oregon Labor Commissioner Says Walmart Broke Law by Refusing Gun Sale to Teen - Stores are legally obligated to sell guns to 18-year-olds in Oregon, unless lawmakers act. [More]

Take the cake and we'll see if they're still laughing.

[Via Mack H]

Lest Ye Be Judged

“Your honor, if you are in that residence, please, you or someone else inside the house turn the lights on so that we know everyone is OK. We don’t need to escalate this at all.” [More]

Looks like he denied the motion.

[Via William T]

Enemies of the Republic

New York Times' Charles Blow: Trump voters are the 'enemy of the Republic' [More]

Told ya he was an avatar and who was really hated...

And we need to shut such enemies up, since clearly they're preaching sedition.

What a Bunch of Racist Xenophobes!

Ecuador and Peru have this month tightened entry rules for Venezuelans, requiring them to carry valid passports instead of just national ID cards. While in Brazil, rioters drove hundreds back over the border. [More]

Boy, that damn Trump sure is a hater!

The Final Curtain

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But he hasn't stepped down?

[Via Bluesgal, who adds: Never have local elections been more important than now.  With Senator Flake deciding not to run again it set up the perfect storm for his Senate seat at a time when he knew the other AZ Senator (McCain) would not likely live out his term.

At stake in November are two senate seats and the governor's office.  Flake's former seat is hotly contested between McSally(R) and Sinema (D).  (Yes I wanted Ward but it looks as if McSally has a lock on it)

The Governor is facing a challenge from Progressive/Democrat Garcia (Front runner)

Now that McCain has stopped treatment, depending upon when McCain steps down or passes, his replacement could be appointed after the Nov Election.  IF the Governor's seat goes D we know that a D will replace McCain.  Any "appointment" is for 2 years (Remainder of MeCain's term) which puts the Senate seat up for election again in 2020 during the Presidential race.  So if Sinema and Garcia win in November, the likelyhood is that BOTH AZ Senate seats would then be BLUE. ]

At Least No 'Front Hole' Displays--For Now

Students will now have nearly unfettered freedom to wear almost whatever they want as long as they have a top, bottom, shoes and “clothing that covers specific body parts (genitals, buttocks, and areolae/nipples) with opaque material,” according to the new policy. [More]

It's just another step down the road to classifying anyone criticizing a "Minor-Attracted Person" as a hater.

“There’s an opportunity to listen to the young people” ...

Yeah, and we see where that leads.

A Bridge Too Far

FEDS FIGHT TO KEEP RECORDS OF COLLAPSED BRIDGE SECRET [More]

Y'know,if we're going to be consistently "progressive," we need to start referring to the people demanding answers and accountability on this as "anti-government extremists."

Speaking of Enemies of the People...

Quite frankly, the CPA is a disgrace. Asking their members to write biased, slanted hit pieces on Trump and to continue the biased negative coverage is the antithesis of good journalistic ethics. It is symptomatic of where most of the press is today – partners with the progressive deep state that is destroying our once free society and replacing it with a soon-to-fail socialistic nightmare. [More]

I've taken the liberty of designing a business card for their CEO:

Perception is Everything

It’s time to play “What does Everytown pretend is a school shooting?” again. [More]

That must be a popular game because all the DSM is promoting it.

Gangster Government

Bracken looks at the olive oil importation business. [Watch]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Piers Morgan Paradise

100th London murder investigation launched as capital set for record number of killings after pensioner found dead [More]

Yeah, the problem is "knife crime."

The Best of Both Worlds

Campa-Najjar: He's 29, Mexican, Arab and suddenly relevant [More]

He's certainly predictable and consistent.

And he comes from such a good family.

Claimed Weapon Detector Raises Privacy, Legal and Safety Concerns

A thought I can’t shake is “Is this for real or are we all being punked?”  I agree with the 9To5Mac.com writer who said he’ll believe it when he sees it. [More]

If we're not being punked, the privacy implications are chilling.

And the Beat Goes On

Police say the woman's estranged husband came to the home and attacked the victims while wielding a crowbar. [More]

While Shannon is glad the mother and daughter weren't armed with a gun, she wishes the killer had been. She'd like to remind everyone planning such media opportunities that you can eliminate your problems and help the cause at the same time.

[Via William T]

Death is the Price We are Willing to Pay

My first reaction was to say "So you won't be needing change," but then remembered he's not talking about his death. [More]

Anybody still think this is unfounded?

[Via Jess]

Just Don't Forget that With Money Comes Strings

Education Department Seriously Considering Funding for Armed Teachers in Schools [More]

It seems partially consistent with ARTICLE I, SECTION 8, CLAUSE 16, but why just teachers?

Hell, just getting out of the way of those choosing to exercise their rights would be an improvement.

[Via Michael G]

Stare Indecisis

District and Circuit court judges are supposed to follow Supreme Court precedent... [More]

Where does it say that? What if previous decisions flew in the face of "shall not be infringed"?

So "precedent" can never be altered? Or does that depend on whose agenda takes ... uh ... precedence?

And what's wrong with asking relevant questions in a job interview?

[Via Michael G]