In Memoriam

Nick E. Morrison, Service # 35911900, Rank Private First Class, U.S. Army, Unit: 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Entered Service From Ohio. Date of Death June 2, 1944. Buried Plot B Row 9 Grave 31, Sicily-Rome American Cemetery

Many Americans have the day off. They’re looking forward to barbecues and picnics, parades and games. Pursuit of happiness is good, albeit the Republic’s survival would be better served were Liberty pursued as vigorously as comforts and pleasures.

One way to connect with personal purpose is to reflect on those who came before us and endured great hardships and sacrifices, to bequeath to us, their heirs, a system of principles and laws designed to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” Here are some men I will be reflecting on today:

My uncle Nick Morrison did not make it back from WWII. He was only 19 and gave “the last full measure of devotion,” sacrificing life, love and family. Think about that. I cannot imagine the agony my grandparents had to endure over the loss of their only son. Over 50 years later, a friend visited the Sicily-Rome Memorial Cemetery where he was laid to rest and brought back a photograph of his grave site which I gave to my mother. She still wept at the loss of her kid brother.

My uncle George Codrea was a Marine on Guadalcanal and also at Chosin in Korea. He passed away in 2006 and was interred at Arlington. I will always treasure that he took time out in his later years to support my RKBA advocacy by sending me news clippings to write about.

My uncle George Popa was also a Marine who served in WWII and Korea. He passed away in 2007 and was laid to rest at Old Mission San Luis Rey.

My father John Codrea was a Marine on Guam. He turned 21 on Pearl Harbor Day. Dad died in 2012 and was interred at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

This is a day I have much to contemplate, including a solemn obligation to prove worthy of those who went before, of those I miss. I’m sure it is the same for most of you and especially for those of you either in harm’s way or who desperately love those who are.

About Those 'Weapons of War'...

Why the Founders Wanted You to Own Military-Style Weapons [More]

Delete "style" and I'm on board.

We're the Only Ones Not Approving Enough

If the notification email states your final disposition is Not Disapproved or Initial Review Not Disapproved this means that you have been approved and can now pick up your weapon.  [More]

But they just can't say "Approved"?

Manly deeds, womanly words, indeed.

The culpability risk aversion is strong in these "sworn" Maryland bravehearts. I guess this is an old rule, but it's new to me.

Bigotry Pays

If it's the right kind of bigotry... [More]

[Via Mack H]

War is Peace,Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength...

...and doing your damn job is "sabotage. [More]

And Trump is the swamp?

[Via Mack H]

Not Even a Little Bit

Powerful Dem Chairman Jerry Nadler has health scare at New York event [More]

I wasn't scared. You?

Speaking of un-American...

"Democrat Adam Schiff calls transparency in federal investigations 'un-American'" [More]

I hope I'm around to see this domestic enemy's utter downfall.

[Via Mack H]

The Play's the Thing

Pro-Trump star Kristy Swanson: Dean Cain and I got 'death threats' over play [More]

"Progressives" are about as tolerant as the Taliban, aren't they?

Look for further disruptions and attacks, because that's what leftists do.

As an aside, I understand she's got the acting chops to play Lisa Page, but she just doesn't have the gums.

[Via Mack H]

Giving Up the Ghost

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, like others in this story, these sources note he’ll occasionally point out in conversation that he’s writing this book himself, while Michelle used a ghostwriter. [More]

Kind'a like this little piggy...?

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Demanded of Enough

A Charlottesville judge has ruled that the Virginia State Police and the Office of the Secretary of Public Safety have 30 days to turn over at least portions of the law enforcement plan for Aug. 12, 2017, the day of the "Unite the Right" rally that turned deadly. [More]

That they would not do it unless forced tells us much.

[Via Mack H]

The Emperor's New Clothes

NRA Suits. Ever Heard of Buy One Get One Free? [More]

And as the story goes, the emperor was really naked. Which brings me to another point that seems to have gone off the radar: What's the deal with the "intern"?

I haven't heard anyone claim it's all made up. Why not?

I don't care if the wagon-circlers are "not inclined" to discuss anything outside of their professionally crafted, weasel-worded obfuscation -- they're the ones who need members to trust them enough to send money, not the other way around.  And until that gets unequivocally cleared up, it not only gives credence to things being what they look like, it is also profoundly unfair to the reputation of the young lady in question and the impact that will have on her life.

If it's not what it looks like, a good way to prove it would be to show where other interns have received similar accommodations as a matter of policy. They owe it to her.

In a past life, I used to do corporate policies and procedures, and such expenditures would be authorized and in accordance with approved and auditable criteria. If they don't have such expenditure controls, that brings up a whole 'nother level of unacceptably irresponsible fiscal practices. No wonder they say they're going broke.

If Fairfax doesn't come up with some credible documentation -- instead of digging in their heels and acting like anyone demanding accountability is a Bloomberg stooge -- the understandable default conclusion many will come to is that things are what they look like.

That, too, is grossly unfair to her.

Because if it is what it looks like, then she is being left to dangle in the wind while her "benefactor" hides. That's what Bill and Hillary did to young, impressionable and infatuated Monica, and look what her name will forever  be synonymous with.

Such behavior is the mark of a coward and a cad, and anyone who gives money to such is a fool. A man -- and I know the term as intended is "unfashionable" these days" -- takes responsibility for the bad he owns, as well as the good.

So which is it? Silence is unacceptable.

[Via Mack H]

I Just Found Out I'm an Anti-Semite

I was looking for something else and came across this:

Yes, Ranting Against ‘Globalism’ Is Anti-Semitic

Oops.

Her "authoritative" source is this, which offers opinion but no corroboration, and essentially concludes that if it's used by someone the author agrees with, it's OK, but if not, why that's hate.

But it seems we have us a meme.

Looks to me like just another way the hive-minded try to make people afraid to speak the truth.

Banking on Redirection

Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon flatly denied that any debanking has occurred at Chase Bank under his watch, but refrained from pledging that it would not happen in the future...Again today, Dimon refrained from addressing the SPLC affiliation after Almasi brought it up. [More]

But it's all about debt sustainability and regulatory compliance abilities. Honest.

[Via Felix B]

What it Takes

Wrangler’s collab with rapper Lil Nas X gets boycotted by country fans [More]

At least it wasn't over something trivial.

What Goes Around

WORLD’S OLDEST RECORD STORE BANS MORRISSEY SALES BECAUSE HE HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION [More]

Gee, that's too bad.

Word Help

I'm writing an article about the Swiss referendum and Word highlighted and suggested the following "correction":

How do you tell a program to go f*** itself?

The Pill Went Off

JPMorgan is cutting off OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma - JPMorgan's decision underscores a drive among banks to reassess their relationships with clients and industries in response to controversy and political debates over matters such as immigration detention and mass shootings. [More]

So can Purdue Pharma, in turn, require as a condition of sale that no prescriptions for their products may be written for any employee or stockholder of JPMorgan?

[Via Bluesgal]

A Matter of Priorities

The Vatican would deny a papal blessing to Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini because of his strong policies on illegal immigration... [More]

Curious. He had no problem blessing the family photo of abortion champion Nancy...

And good on Cardinal Burke.

Just Like One of Us

What a pal:

There's even a word for it.

I sure wish celebrity-impressed gun owners would stop equating proficiency with principle.  If that was all it took, they'd have no better friend than Lon Horiuchi.

National Popular Vote Interstate Compact a Sure Path to Tyranny

If a “popular vote” replacement of the Electoral system is allowed to stand, you can kiss “legal” recognition of the right to keep and bear arms goodbye, as well as anything meaningful ever happening to stop the ongoing invasion of “pathway to citizenship”-bound foreign nationals into this country. [More]

Ask anyone who attempts to argue otherwise who would be president right now.