THE Question

Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Have a contemplative Independence Day.

Elites Starting to Fear Monster of Their Own Making ~ VIDEO

“Progressive” elites have created monsters that only know how to destroy, and history shows the only way to control them is with more terrible monsters. The various radical factions in the French Revolution (hey, the commies are the ones reminding us of guillotines) weren’t interested in sharing power with each other, and the result was the Reign of Terror. Ditto for the Russian “revolution,” and the purges and carnage that came with it. [More]

Note the word "liberal" in the title on the AmmoLand site was added after I submitted this for publication.

Point/Counterpoint

Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek slams Portland police use of tear gas during protests [More]

It's what she doesn't protest that says much.

[Via Kevin Starrett]

For Immediate Correction

I misread something and screwed up a sentence in my "Republicans for Biden" piece. I've asked the editor to make this immediate correction:

Another group of Quisling Republicans helping with the Democrat coup is “Republicans for the Rule of Law, prominently represented by  [running a billboard campaign to pressure] Reps. Greg Walden, Mac Thornberry, Fred Upton, Brian Fitzpatrick, Adam Kinzinger, John Katko, and Martha Roby. [Note: I apologize for my lined-out error.] It’s curious that a group of “lifelong Republicans” includes among its leadership a prominent Obama and Hillary supporter. 

Confession may be good for the soul but it's still embarrassing as hell. When you work without a net, falls hurt.

It's What Jackboots Do

Socialism Must Be Crushed— Or It Will Crush Us: Democrats Push Socialist Agenda Without Restraint [More]

Sounds like somebody's channeling Aaron Zelman over there. Good.

There is an apt typo a few paragraphs about "a brown short movement" that nonetheless is accurate in terms of the desired effect on the defenseless.

The No-Win Scenario

HUSBAND FIRED After Black Woman ‘Gypsy Hoax’ on Him and Pregnant Wife — This After Couple Charged with Assault for Pulling Guns on Attackers [More]

Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

[Via Michael G]

Speaking of Padding Statistics...

Metro Police tell us the homeowner, a 72-year-old man, returned home to find an intruder inside the residence. The homeowner then reportedly shot the intruder.  [More]

That's one more for the "gun violence" column...

[Via bondmen]

Welcome to My Parler?

Parler is an unbiased social media focused on real user experiences and engagement. Our content is moderated based off the FCC and the Supreme court of the United States which enables free expression without violence and a lack of censorship. Parler never shares your personal data. [More]

I'll check it out in my copious free time and see if it works for my efforts enough to justify the time.

This looks like a good sign.

[Via Mike W]

We're the Only Ones Pleading Enough

After 2 officers shot, Kansas City police chief pleads for community to work together to stop the violence [More]

Have you ever known a relentless enemy intent on destruction who wouldn't be moved by such a gesture of conciliatory outreach? As opposed to being emboldened by signs of fear and weakness...?

[Via bondmen]

Courage2Snitch

As students in Missouri head back to the classroom in August, there’s an app they can download that allows them to anonymously report bullying or a threat. It’s called “Courage2Report.” [More]

I didn't see any safeguards to discourage lying about it.

And will they act on reports about the biggest school bullies of all?

[Via bondmen]

Today's Low-Hanging Fruit Report

A St. Peters man is in custody after local law enforcement and ATF agents found self-made grenades, mines, and other explosive material at his home. Authorities believe he was going to target protesters affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement and others. [More]

Every once in a while they need a "gimme" headline to keep the narrative going.

[Via bondmen]

Speaking of Transparency in Government...

What Are They Hiding? Ohio Health Dept. Says FOIA Requests Can Be Delayed Until 90 Days After COVID-19 Emergency Ends [More]

It's enough to make you rub your chin and wonder.

[Via Michael G]

Racist for the Cure

Hydroxychloroquine lowers COVID-19 death rate, Henry Ford Health study finds [More]

Yeah, well he was a Nazi...

[Via Michael G]

The Founding Gender Fluid Non-Binary Parents

Law prof wants to scrap US Constitution's 'racist' and 'gendered' language [More]

Well, we've seen what happens to academics without it.

Let's ask Mr. Benny.

[Via Michael G]

Holy Toledo!

Federal agents charge four Toledo city council members in bribery probe [More]

And they all have something in common:

"Four Democrat city council members – including the Executive Director of the Lucas County Democratic Party – have been arrested by the FBI in connection with a bribery scheme in Toledo city government."

What can I say but "Toledo"?

[Via Steve T] 

The Obvious Solution

Police say suspect in custody after shooting police officer, bus driver in KCMO [More]

You know if you and I didn't have guns, stuff like this wouldn't happen.

You know that, right?

[Via Steve T] 

Jellystone Injustice

Going to National Parks Is Racist, Declares ABC News [More]

The racists want to camp, we'll give 'em camps!

Everybody knows the premise of Yogi Bear is racist too...?

He's a bear of brown color represented as an intellectual anomaly for a mentally deficient demographic ("smarter than the average bear") and his primary traits are laziness ("he will sleep 'til noon") and thieving dishonesty ("he'll have every picnic basket that's in Jellystone Park"), plus he's dominated by the white authority figure of Ranger Smith.

I'll bet if you introduced that to a Marxist academic with an ax to grind (but I repeat myself ² ) you could get a paper out of it.

[Via Michael G]

Maybe It Was a Confederate Elk

RACIST ANIMALS: Leftist Mob Sets Statue of An Elk Aflame, Burns it Down [More]

The object is destruction and chaos, wherever it can be "achieved."

What will all the "greenhouse gasses" burning things down put into the air, you gotta wonder why the environmentalcases are as silent about that as they are about "undocumented" despoiling of the land.

And what have we learned about cultural Marxists ignoring their central pretext when there's a more important agenda priority to exploit?

It all ties together.

[Via Michael G]

Red Wave?

Why I’m voting Red in the 2020 election! [More]

As opposed to voting "Reds"...

Too bad some "Republicans" are doing their damndest to go Blue.

[Via TM]

Going for the Record!

Chicago officials announce 4th of July weekend safety plan to combat violence, shootings - 1,200 more police officers on Chicago streets from Thursday to Sunday [More]

History repeats itself!

What do they call that?

And what kind of message does that fist send?

[Via Matthew L]