Monday, August 31, 2009

Chris Matthews on Bill Clinton: 'That is the Voice of God'

His religious ecstasy continues, this time for former president Bill Clinton. Tonight on "Hardball" he played a clip of Clinton telling the party faithful that health care must be passed or the democrats will suffer for it politically.

His analysis?

"That is the voice of God." [More]

I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column today because I just heard this and don't see anyone else reporting it--yet.

The Boompa Loompas

Commentator Boompa shows Oompa-Loompa-like stature when he attacks Oath Keepers:
All Police Officers take an Oath to the Constitution, Oathkeepers is a Right Wing Nut Militia and any Law Enforcement Agency who would hire it's members is joining a CULT
This calls for a song...

Boompa Loompa Doompadee Doo
If Morris Dees says so, it's gotta be true
Boompa Loompa Doompadee Dee
Reasoned positions from the SPLC...

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Police 'steal' from unlocked cars [More]
And if they just happen to "find" something they wish to keep--or leave something they wish to incriminate--why, what's to stop them?

Besides, it's for everybody's own good...

[Via Zachary G]

We're the Only Ones Driving By Enough

OKC police officers charged in drive-by shooting outside strip club [More]
No doubt just a few bad apples.

Eight- and seven-year "Only Ones" respectively. Both sergeants.

Bada-bing!

Glad they say they're going to treat them like gangbangers. Draw your own conclusions about the irony of that.

[Via Tony G]

Could "It" Happen Here...?

"Bill Hicks" says "Yes."

We're the Only Ones Blameless Enough

The tragedy that led to the Adames lawsuit in Illinois occurred eight years ago, when 13-year-old Billy Swan aimed and fired a Beretta pistol at a friend who had come over to play, Joshua Adames, who also was 13. The gun belonged to Billy’s dad, a Cook County sheriff’s deputy. Billy had taken out the gun’s clip before aiming it, believing that would make it harmless. A bullet that had remained in the gun’s chamber killed Joshua.

Billy’s parents sued Beretta, among others, contending that the gun manufacturer failed to warn users of this kind of pistol that removal of the magazine did not make it safe. [More]
So is Billy's dad hoping to make a buck off his incompetent complicity in the death of a child? That's probably the most disgusting act of blaming others I've ever read about. Seriously.

But at least he helps prove the point about Cook County "Only Ones" being more trained with guns than the rest of us. Or more trustworthy.

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Putting Our Fires Enough

Asst. Fire Chief Shot By Police Officer in Court...

“I don't understand why they had to shoot him if there were 7 police officers in the courtroom and he's only one man, and he's not armed, I don't understand why they shot him,” Samuel Harris said. [More]
Here, Mr. Harris...this might help you understand.

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones Cheeky Enough

Several of you have emailed me a link to the video of "Only One" Wesley Cheeks telling a protester to remove an Obama sign.

This exchange should be in our minds:
"This used to be America."

"It ain't no more, OK?"
That an utter boob like this can hold any job with authority over others is appalling.

Here's an email exchange from over the weekend that clears up some misconceptions from the media:

Which means these are the people to contact.

I can think of one question for them right off the bat: Do you let this moron carry a gun?

I also wonder if the job really does require an oath to the Constitution like he claims in the video. Because he sure ain't one of these guys...

We're the Only Ones Messianic Enough

Jesus of Siberia: The Russian ex-traffic policeman who claims he is the son of God [More]
What?

You mean "Only Ones" aren't...?

Another "Gun-Free Zone" Success Story

Parents Fatally Shot While Children Slept...

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority officials are fighting to keep a weapons ban on their properties, but say for now it's a losing battle. [More]
Yeah, no kidding.

We're the Only Ones in Pocket Enough

A Miami cop tasked with taking Crime Stoppers tips had other plans, authorities say, instead taking nearly $15,000 in reward money for himself and two friends. [More]
And naturally:
The tips generally came in from the northern part of the county, and the rewards were picked up in the southern half. Some involved a county gun bounty program.
Who could ever have predicted such programs lent themselves to abuse...?

We're the Only Ones Maternal Enough

An Essex County corrections officer shot and critically injured her boyfriend, then held police at bay for nearly two hours until turning the gun on her infant son, fatally wounding the baby before killing herself...[More]
Thank goodness New Jersey exempts "Only Ones" from their new one-gun-a-month law because they're so much more stable and trustworthy than the rest of us...

And thank goodness the story makes no mention of a pump-action shotgun...

Martial Law

A primer...[More]

[Via Tom R]

Silence on Friesen Case Shows Continued Media Failure on Guns

So why is it we'd have never known about this story at all if we relied on the "mainstream media"? See for yourself what a Google News search yields.

Now compare that with something really important to keep the sovereign public informed on, say, "Twilight" or "Jon & Kate Plus 8"...

Aside from blogs and forums frequented mainly by activist gun owners, our fellow citizens would never know the Friesen story happened. Most still don't and never will. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column highlights yet another "sin of omission" by the establishment press.

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This Day in History: August 31

Samuel Mason, a Patriot captain in command of Fort Henry on the Ohio frontier, survives a devastating Indian attack on this day in 1777. [More]

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Why ATF Folded in Friesen Case

Probation, loss of a gun and a $25 fine? And a misdemeanor instead of multiple felonies? Why would ATF settle for that when they apparently had him slam-dunked for serious time at Club Fed? [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the extent the government will go to destroy a man--until their practices come under scrutiny...

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This Day in History: August 30

On August 30, 1777, Morgan joined the Northern Army under Maj. General Horatio Gates during Gates' campaign against Maj. General John Burgoyne. [More]

Saturday, August 29, 2009

SPLC Continues Hate Smear against Oath Keepers

Apparently, you're a hate group if they hate you. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at the real haters.

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This Day in History: August 29

General Washington with a very numerous Army, is between Wilmington and the Head of Elke. How will make but a pitifull Figure. The Militia of four States, are turning out, with much Alacrity, and chearfull Spirits. The Continental Army, under Washington, Sullivan and Nash, besides is in my Opinion more numerous, by several Thousands, than Howes whole Force. I am afraid that He will be frightened and run on board his ships and go away, plundering, to some other Place. [More]

Friday, August 28, 2009

Hate Watch

Hatewatch Headlines...Oath Keepers Gather Strength in Montana [More]
Oath Keepers...?

A hate group...?

What do we really expect from the haters at the SPLC?

The iGeneration

As one of you said, I am of the IGeneration, educated and thus able to see anothers viewpoint - unlike, it seems, you lot! Guys like you should not even be allowed to carry toy guns!! [More]
Yesterday we pointed out Gary S posting a comment to one of my Gun Rights Examiner columns. I don't encourage feeding trolls, but this child is just such an oblivious example of self-contradiction, I can at least stare...

It All Depends on the Meaning of the Word "Detained"

When last we left The Northern Muckraker, he was getting rousted.

Now he's getting the runaround.

See, asking "Am I free to go?" and being told "Not yet" does not constitute being detained.

Everybody believes that, right?

I mean, a U.S. Marshal is going to deal with citizens squarely, right?

We're the Only Ones Putting Guns on the Streets Enough

Whoever broke into five take-home police cars overnight Tuesday made off with assault rifles after defeating the locked brackets holding the weapons in place. [More]
See, this is why police should be the "Only Ones" who have "patrol rifles"--if someone untrained like you or I had them, we might do something stupid like leave them unguarded but visible overnight in our cars, and then who knows what evil might result...?

Sounds like it's happening all over the place, doesn't it, with it happening in Sandoval and Bernalillo Counties, and Albuquerque, in addition to Rio Rancho...?

[Via DJK]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

Plans to replace the traditional pint glass with one made of shatter-proof plastic will not be accepted by drinkers, the pub industry has warned. The Home Office has commissioned a new design, in an attempt to stop glasses being used as weapons. [More]
Yeah, that'll work.

What was the career advice the guy gave Dustin Hoffman in "The Graduate"?

"Plastics."

Their government doesn't trust them with freaking glassware.

And they put up with it.

Pathetic.

[Via Ron W]

Urgent Call for Camp Perry Gun Malfunction Expert

"Do you know of a reference to the Camp Perry matches where they have gunsmiths to handle malfunctions? Or any other such venue where they are used to shooters having guns that malfunction by firing a burst and then jamming? Time is of the essence on this." [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column is a plea for help. I'm talking to you.

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This Day in History: August 28

That the late Incursions of the Enemy & their Savages into the said county [Tryon], & upon a part of the County of Albany have reduced the Inhabitants to the utmost distress. The Harvests not yet gathered in are rotting upon the ground. The Grass uncut. The fallow Grounds not yet ploughed. The Cattle in a great measure destroyed." [More]

Thursday, August 27, 2009

"A True Champion of the Second Amendment"

"He is a true champion of the Second Amendment," LaPierre said of Reid. [More]
I've always thought in spite of his other Marxist tendencies, the demographics of Nevada forced Reid to be a fairly reliable pro-gun vote. So I'm curious to know why GOA rates him an "F"--all I can think of is his support for Obama and other parts of the leftist agenda have enough of a subversive back-door effect on gun rights that they wash out his more direct supporting actions. Regardless, not that I'll ever see it, but I'd be really curious to see how Harry would answer this. And even more curious to see how Wayne would answer this. [Via Brian F]

Start Your Own "Gun Free Zone"

I seem to recall linking to this video before, but many of you probably don't and it is well worth featuring again. [More]

[Via Santander]

We're the Only Ones "One Ring to Rule Them All" Enough

A sex trade ring in which young girls were allegedly pistol-whipped and forced from their homes into sexual slavery was broken up in Houston this week and several suspects are in custody.

Five people, including a former Houston police officer, were arrested...[More]
Only One ring to bind them...

It's what happens when rangers recruit orcs...

[Via William T]

Violent Right Wing Homegrown Terrorist Racist Militias At It Again

Or not...[More]

[Via Tom Z]

Gary S

In "Comments":
Came across this site quite by accident and cannot believe the intolerant attitude of some and the manner in which Dick's opinion is simply rubbished. Dick has a valid point and what is contained here does not constitute proof - it is hearsay and opinion. Why would anyone in their right mind want to go anywhere with a concealed gun or a unconcealed gun? Does a gun make you more of a macho man? A modern day Billy the Kid! I always thought that the pro gun groups were loony - this site and the attitudes of those that post on it proves it. [More]
Thanks, Gary S. People like you do more to discredit yourself than anything I could possibly come up with.

What do you think with "rubbished"? A Brit?

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

Or at least more prosperous ones. [More]

Pools More Dangerous than Guns for Kern County Kids

Knowledge is the key to safe practices. Ignorance leads to tragedy. Provide age-appropriate gun training to those in your care. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column encourages education--for the children.

Plus, I'll be on the Andy Caldwell Show (KINF AM 1440, Central Coast, CA) at 4:00 pm PST to discuss, among other things, New Jersey's one-gun-a-month bill and ACORN's role in using tax money to stump for citizen disarmament. I've included a live stream link. I hope you have a chance to listen.

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This Day in History: August 27

As most of the Men in this County have left their families at home and turned out in a spirited manner in defence of their Country, it is hoped that the Troops under your command will not in the least injure their property, by destroying their Fences, Corn, or Fruit. [More]

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Chris Bunch Supports Gun Owners--Will They Support Him?

This isn't something you can wait on, or figure the other guy will do. Will you do something? Anything? [More]
I've said it before--apathy is as great an enemy as opposition. Tonight's Gun Rights Examiner column attempts to give another push.

Anybody wants to lend a hand, I won't say "No"...

Translators Wanted: Inquire Within

WRSA needs some cunning linguists. [More]

Guvermint Skools

'Education' misspelled on CMS teacher coaster [More]
If they were truly educated, they'd forget working out a deal with the vendor, make lemonade out of lemons and sell these things as a fundraiser to people who think it would be funny to own one.

I imagine they'd recoup their $1,500 and even make a profit.

Following the Narrative

Bill Whittle looks at media whitewashing. [More]

Wait...can I still say that?

[Via Tom R]

We're the Only Ones Who SHOULD Have These Things

"The bottom line is people simply should not have these things and that's why we have laws against them." [More]
So does that mean that, unlike Soylent Green, "Only Ones" aren't people?

And I wonder what Mr. Coxe would have to say about this?

[Via Santander]

A New Twist

These are some of the same stupid laws that we have to follow — and some that are being proposed — for legal gun ownership. [More]
Marc Folco addresses alcohol and firearms. Throw some tobacco in there and we could have a pretty good time--as long as we left government out of the mix.

[Via Robert B]

We're the Only Ones Threatening Enough

The 10-year department veteran used a knife to threaten one man, then left. However, he returned a short time later, kicked foot [food?--DC] out of the man's hand and pointed the .45 caliber Glock semiautomatic handgun at his head. [More]
I've been to Old Tony's many times. I also walked neighborhoods distributing flyers for Proposition E many years ago. The good sheeple of Redondo Beach decided that "Only Ones" like Officer Chong could be trusted with guns.

They called it "a vote of reason over fear."

Oh, and the councilman mentioned in the Prop E link? He's the one I wrote about here.

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has advised staff to replace the phrase “black day” with “miserable day”...

The National Gallery in London believes that the phrase “gentleman’s agreement” is potentially offensive to women... [More]
If their governments were more niggardly, they wouldn't have money to waste on this foolishness...

The Rules of Engagement

"We're not looking to come across as being heavy-handed," he said. "We want to make sure that everybody knows what the rules of engagement are to help spur greater compliance, so that enforcement becomes less of an issue. But we're still going to enforce." [More]
Thank goodness you're not being heavy-handed, Scott Wolfson.

"Rules of engagement." Over this. Good grief. At what point do your JBTs get to shoot?

I guess "Chairwoman" works for Inez Tenenbaum, in a Chicom kind'a way, although with all those "Czars" flitting about, I'm surprised she's not called "Czarina."

Anybody know if there's a feminine form for "Führer "?

Why am I thinking of a fictional passage in a yet-unwritten novel where a Jart is used to provide ironic justice...? Remember those? I miss 'em--they were fun. I think I need to buy a set if I can find one--better yet, two sets, so I can offer one for sale in defiance of power-mad authoritarians.

Gun Registration Not Supported by History

As for those on "our side" who feel a compelling need to volunteer that the Heller decision combined with Militia Act intent now makes mandatory gun registration "legal," remember that the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land." They and those who would exploit their "reluctant" admissions would do well to remember that some of us know you don't need to wear black robes and speak all the ritual judicial incantations to understand the intent behind our right to keep and bear arms-- and our commitment to preserving and restoring it. [More]
Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column is the third part in a series necessitated by ostensible "pro-gun scholars and advocates" who seem to think mandatory gun registration would be constitutional. Fortunately, I get some expert help.

Part 1: Gun registration is NOT constitutional

Part 2: Militia Act did not establish constitutionality of mandatory gun registration

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Important Update to Chris Bunch for Congress Appeal

I've been advised that a special election primary will be held on Sept. 1, which is NEXT WEEK with a runoff in Nov. So it is critical that support be given NOW... [More]
Today's first Gun Rights Examiner column is a special update to yesterday's article about a congressional candidate who's not afraid to take a hard line stance on the Second Amendment.

I believe if we sit back and let others spread the word on this one, nothing will get done. I also believe apathy will destroy any incentive politicians have to seriously champion RKBA.

I hope you join me in promoting this information.

This Day in History: August 26

The officers commanding corps are to see that their men's arms are immediately cleaned and put in the best order possible; that the ammunition likewise be carefully inspected, and the proper number of rounds for each man completed; that the bayonets fix well; that the flints be screwed in fast, and every thing put in perfect readiness for action. [More]

What?

You mean they didn't do this so the government would have authority to mandate gun registration???

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Gun Owners Should Support Chris Bunch for Congress

We have a politician principled enough to give us what most will not: unequivocal answers on his support for the right to keep and bear arms. [More]
I put out a second Gun Rights Examiner column today to introduce you to a citizen running for public office with guts enough to answer this with no weasel words.

I hope you appreciate that as much as I do, and do what you can to support this man, starting by sharing the GRE column link with your gun owner friends.

A Mugged Liberal

State Sen. R.C. Soles shoots one of two home intruders [More]
What?

You can't mean anti-gun State Sen. R.C. Soles...?

Or is he? While Grassroots North Carolina has had problems with him, NRA gave him an A.

You know, the same as for Bill Brown...

[Via Jeffersonian]

King of the Hill

The Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, occurred on the 7th day of October, 1780, and resulted in the defeat of Lieutenant Colonel Ferguson, who commanded the royal forces, and the loss of his command, not one man escaping from the battle field. [More]
Well, no one expected that outcome, now did they...?

[Via Stewart Rhodes]

The Latest West Coast Trend

Self-caused internal collapse. [More]

Spreading eastward to a state near you.

Man, I'm glad I'm outta there.

[Via Chris Horton]

Time to Ban Assault Cars in Nashville!

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Metro Nashville, where hundreds are hit, hurt or killed by vehicles each year. [More]
Not that we want to confuse "assault cars" with "patrol cars"...

You know what would probably stop this?

Mandatory training, registration and licensing.

Oh, wait...

[Via Mama Liberty]

Meanwhile, Back in Homer Simpson's Home Town...

Increased police presence pledged for Springfield [More]
I guess the solution to violent crime is to give Chief Wiggums more power. Lord knows your chances of getting him to agree to this aren't guaranteed.

Funny how all those hoops have absolutely no effect on predators, isn't it?

Doh!

[Via Brian F]

Militia Act Did Not Establish Constitutionality of Mandatory Gun Registration

Of course there were militia rolls--you can't have a command without knowing who's in it. And of course commanders would ensure the men were properly equipped. It's hardly a surprise that some lists would have been kept verifying this. But this was applicable to militia service only. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column argues that some "pro-gun scholars and advocates" are really stretching when they opine the Militia Act established a precedent for gun registration.

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This Day in History: August 25

August 25, 1777

Washington marches toward Wilmington, Delaware, in an attempt to block the British advance on Philadelphia. [More]

Monday, August 24, 2009

Mabell Labe

Fellow patrons had their cellphones temporarily confiscated to prevent pictures from being taken. [More]
The nerve of these people.

I'd have refused and dealt with the consequences. Seriously. There's no way I would consent to this.

UPDATE: Some have reported problems accessing this. It still works for me, but for those of you who can't make the link work, here's a screen shot with red underscoring added by me:

Some Questions for Danny Tarkanian on Guns

The Mason-Dixon Polling and Research survey, reported Sunday in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, showed GOP candidate Danny Tarkanian leading Sen. Harry Reid by 49 percent to 38 percent. [More]
As far as Harry Reid goes, the NRA is significantly more impressed with him than GOA is. The reality is, NRA is probably not going to give up their relationship with the majority leader over a challenger.

Which means if Danny Tarkanian wants to impress gun-owning Nevada voters, he's got some 'splainin to do--which he evidently hasn't so far...

Now's your chance, Mr. Tarkanian.

Will you answer a few questions?

Will you give gun owners a reason to look to you for leadership?

This looks like the perfect campaign to force this issue. It's not like the anti-gunners have a lock on Nevada. So he can't harm himself by being unequivocal and strong.

I'm sending this to Mr. Tarkanian via email. Whether he responds or declines, you'll know about it.

UPDATE: He passed with flying colors.

We're the Only Ones Hierarchical Enough

A retired Lorain police sergeant has said that when he was on the force, his fellow officers engaged in “nonconsensual sexual misconduct” with members of the public while they were on duty and weren’t meaningfully disciplined for it, according to court documents filed Wednesday. [More]
Nonconsensual sexual misconduct”?

Is that "Only One" code-speak for "rape"?

Well, yeah, I understand why there was no "meaningful discipline," seeing as how the immediate response that a rape attempt deserves would deplete the force of so many "bad apples" there apparently wouldn't be that many left in the barrel...

Dr. Syn Alias The Scarecrow‏

Mike H revisits a television show from the past. [More]

We've talked about this before.

We're the Only Ones Selling It, Loving It Enough

A St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff's deputy booked with malfeasance in office was fired Friday afternoon after he was caught selling Sheriff's Office property on eBay, Sheriff Wayne L. Jones said. [More]
Whatever it is, you can get it from "Only Ones"!

[Via Harvey]

Some TN Permit Holders are Now Felons

The effect of the new law is that now even non-violent felons are prohibited from possessing any firearms and also from buying firearms (TCA 39-17-1316) and also from having a handgun carry permit (TCA 39-17-1351) even if they have previously had their full rights of citizenship restored by a Tennessee court. They cannot hunt with a firearm. They cannot have a firearm in their home for self-defense. They cannot work as an armed guard. They cannot work in an armed law enforcement position.

They are unindicted felons instantly on July 1, 2008 whose names are in many state databases as firearms owners. [More]
How did this happen?
Apparently, the current NRAILA lobbyist chooses not to consult me or to my knowledge any other practicing Tennessee attorney with experience in these areas.
Well, perhaps "the current NRAILA lobbyist" has superior credentials...? I'd think working for the Council on Foreign Relations would count for something...

[Via JH]

Gun Registration is NOT Constitutional

Where I can and do disagree is with any representation that the Founders would have considered mandatory gun registration constitutional. These were the people who wrote "shall not be infringed" into the Second Amendment, and they did not delegate to government any power over gun ownership. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column disagrees with some "reluctant... 'pro-gun scholars and advocates'" who, for reasons of their own, feel compelled to make unwarranted public concessions to the enemy.

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This Day in History: August 24

General Greene's and Genl. Stephen's divisions are to march to morrow morning at four o'clock precisely, if it should not rain, towards Wilmington, and encamp on the first good ground beyond Naaman's creek. All the horse are likewise to march at the same time, and proceed to Wilmington, and encamp on the first good ground there, or in their neighbourhood thereof. [More]

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Are You Doing Business with Anti-Gun Companies?

There’s an old bumper sticker that says "Ted Kennedy’s Car Has Killed More People than My Gun." Perhaps it’s time to create one that says "Sara Lee Has Killed More People than the Manson Family." And to wonder why they don’t focus on controlling their product quality instead of our guns. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner posts an old article a magazine feared to publish. I posted this several years ago on WarOnGuns, but most readers will not have seen it before.

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This Day in History: August 23

On August 23, 1777, Arnold was told of the success of his agent's mission. He next received word from Colonel Gansevoort that St. Leger was retreating. [More]

Saturday, August 22, 2009

'Travel Icon' Frommer Just an Anti-Gun Bigot

Two truisms come to mind that Arthur's anti-gun adventure confirms: Write what you know and there's no fool like an old fool. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at an ignorant old fool.

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This Day in History: August 22

August 22, 1777

British Colonel Barry St. Leger abandons Fort Stanwix for Canada as Arnold's forces approach. [More]

Friday, August 21, 2009

We're the Only Ones Striking with Force Enough

Metro Gang Strike Force members committed crimes by taking home property that had been seized during their police operations...The property included flat- and large-screen TVs, laptops and other computer equipment, electronics and recreational items such as water scooters. [More]
No doubt just a few bad apples. I mean, only a third of them were "implicated."

Do the folks prosecuting these guys have any idea how long it will take to train replacement "Only Ones" to become this accomplished at being lying, thieving, thugs?

[Via Buzz G]

The Mercenary

Part of my job as Founder is to extend invitations for people to speak at these events. Recently, I invited a famous Second Amendment activist. I asked him to spend five minutes on stage. He said he would be very happy and honored to attend the Second Amendment March ... but only if we paid him $40,000. [More]
Not that I consider myself to be in the exalted rank of important bigshot 2A luminaries, but I feel like I'm pushing things asking people to share GRE links...

I've got nothing against people making a living. It's why I encourage you to buy books from guys like Matthew Bracken and David E. Young, or purchase videos from JPFO...

But $40K, two first-class tickets, luxury hotel accommodations...I guess this cat figures his pearls of wisdom and ability to inspire us, the little people, are enough of a contribution.

I'm really curious as to who it is. I have a suspicion, based on a certain NRA director who has been reported as charging that precise amount to attend board meetings, but it would be unfair to consider that conclusive without facts. I'm going to email Grand Rapids GRE Skip Coryell and if he reveals it later, I'll be able to tell you if I was right.

I wonder how much Patrick Henry charged for his "Give Me Liberty" speech...?

Crisis Needed

Vanderboegh tells us why. [More]

Real Homeland Security is Being Maintained

A tip of the hat to those who have stirred the debate. [More]
Larry Pratt puts the armed protester brouhaha into proper perspective.

We're the Only Ones Clubbing Around Enough

A suspended Shafter police officer is facing felony assault charges after videotaping himself clubbing a prone suspect who didn't resist, officers said Wednesday. [More]
And then he falsified the police report? Why that's unheard of!

Y'know, when I see our fine "Only Ones" getting in trouble over little things like this, it makes me nostalgic for the good old days of street justice.

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones "Is This Some Kind of Bust?" Enough

An embarrassed Sheriff Gary Painter fired one Midland County deputy and suspended three others without pay after a scantily dressed waitress holding a rifle posed for photographs on the hood of a patrol vehicle. [More]
Now hold the damn phone here a second--the "Only Ones" magical "patrol rifle" juju is so powerful that one given to a ("Twin Peaks"!) pseudo-Hooters gal by DUI-eligible boobs with badges is a mere "rifle", but if you or I have one while we're stone cold sober it would instantly become a "semiautomatic mass killing machine"...?

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Re-Employed Enough

West Palm Beach police officer who beat handcuffed suspect gets job back...

In June, Schwartz and Graham were arrested on misconduct charges after an investigation by state and federal authorities found they falsified police reports after the May 2008 beating. [More]

Hey, when you have this level of on-the-job experience, the "Only Ones" can't afford to lose you, especially when you consider how long it takes to train a rookie into becoming such an accomplished lying thug.

Thank goodness for the police unions who make sure those "few bad apples" stay in the barrel! Now that's diversity!

Bonnie Erbe Exemplifies Media Elites' Hatred for Gun Owners

Citizens are children, you see. And children need guardians.

The adults, that is, the government, must keep grown-up things away from them.

For their own good. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner shows how a prominent "Authorized Journalist" relies exclusively on name-calling and lies.

Also learn about a pro-RKBA "filk" music album and get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: August 21

The Conduct of Genl Howe is extremely embarrassing. He left the Capes of Delaware the 31st Ulto. and having never been heard of since the 7th Inst. off Sinapuxent. It was generally beleived here, that he had passed the Capes of Virginia, and that Charles Town in South Carolina was the object of his expedition. We were so fully persuaded of this, and convinced of the impracticability of affording it succour in time from this Army, that a Resolution was come into this Morning, to move to morrow towards Hudson's River, if approved by Congress, to avail ourselves of any advantages, circumstances might point out. The destination of the Fleet, if for Chesapeak Bay, must soon be known, and the Army will remain here, till further intelligence is obtained on the Subject. At present, I think it not unlikely, that their appearance off the Capes is to amuse and that their designs may yet be against Charles Town. [More]

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Too Many Tips

I just can't cover them all. Please understand if I haven't gotten to yours--it doesn't mean it's not as deserving of being featured as anything else--it just means there's only one of me and I have other responsibilities to attend to.

We're the Only Ones Minty Fresh Enough

They wouldn't let May out of jail for three months until tests proved the so-called drugs were candy.

While May was behind bars, the Kissimmee Police Department towed his car and auctioned it off. He lost his job and was evicted. [More]
And the "Only Ones'" War on Everything continues...

What, your life was destroyed? Hey, they were just following department protocol.

Every damned "officer" involved in this outrage should be publicly identified, held personally criminally and civilly accountable, and humiliated and shunned by all decent people.

Oh, I forgot--they can kidnap and hold us hostage for that, too.

[Via "Bill Hicks"]

A Snuffyless Mantra

Hernando Zavala gets a letter published. [More]

He tells me via email:
Just one gripe. They edited my letter ... I called it the "Daley/Pfleger" mantra. They dropped the Pfleger.
Maybe they're afraid of being "snuffed out".

We're the Only Ones Unidentifiable Enough

A 34-YEAR-OLD woman, the mother of a 12-year-old girl, has been locked up in a Virginia jail for three weeks and could remain there for at least another month. Her crime? Blogging about the police. [More]
How dare a mere subject presume to monitor the exalted "Only One" drug warriors.

Look--I'm "identifying a police officer."

[Via JPR9]

Oh, My Achey Fordy Seven!


They've since corrected it, without admitting anything, of course.

Forget "write what you know." No one in power really wants "Authorized Journalists" to know what the hell they're talking about. They're too useful using their vast reach to spread exploitable ignorance.

[Via Daniel Barnett]

We're the Only Ones Getting Carried Away with Our Work Enough Update

We talked about this here.

It's over.

[Via Laurel]

Another Racist Obama Protestor

Correspondent ZGeorge points us to an MSNBC video and notes:
MSLSD crops the video of the guy in Arizona to obscure the fact that he is black and then Contessa Brewer and her crew of spit bubble blowers go on about how white people are carrying guns around presidents of "color."

A little background:

The guy carrying the gun is black - not white.

The event is no where near Obama.

The guy carrying the gun cleared this with the police department ahead of time.

Open carry of firearms in Arizona is legal.
Not surprising.

The socialists want us to believe using "socialist" to describe their socialism is a racist codeword.

This nitwit would have us believe the Obama /Joker poster originated with racists. I still haven't seen a retraction on that one.

Hey, it's not us intent on rendering "people of color" defenseless by force of the state--it's them.

And we all know how MSNBC feels about guns. The very thought sends a sensation down their legs, albeit a wet one, as opposed to a "furrowing".

We're the Only Ones Just Popping In Enough

“I instinctively slid [my gun] off my belt and placed it in the center console, and armed the alarm,” Brown said. “I didn’t want to take it in. I was only going in for a hot second.” [More]
Understandable attitude for an "Only One" with his eye trained to see potential crime scenes in his jurisdiction. We all know nothing bad ever happens in stores or their parking lots.

Besides, we also know how quickly you can get in and out of Home Depots. Who would have time to do anything in a span as brief as "a hot second"?

Oh, wait...

[Via Harvey]

Can Obama's Anti-Gun OSHA Pick Be Stopped?

As usual, the major players are all silent on voicing their position on the nominee. If past actions are any indication, they'll only enter into the controversy if dragged kicking and screaming by the grassroots, which generally means too late to change the outcome. Their apologists may point to the recent setback on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation, and come up with all kinds of excuses why the realpolitik course is avoidance. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes that ultimately, the answer to the title question rests with us.

Here's what it boils down to: If you and I do nothing, and accept confirmation as inevitable without lifting a finger to stop it, no, he can't be.

If you and I do something that requires very little time and effort, and then urge every gun owner we know to follow suit, there could be a chance.


If you're just coming into this discussion, it would help to read Part One and Part Two.

Also, Jennifer Freeman of Liberty Belles gives us a language lesson.

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