Monday, July 24, 2017

Trump’s Communications Pick Invites Legitimate Questions on Principles and Loyalty


Maybe he doesn’t need to have unshakeable beliefs in order to do his job, which, after all, is to come up with excuses, diversions and happy talk to offset a media pretty much doing the same thing to see that the illusions it casts are the ones that prevail. Still, just the fact that communications come down through him makes their credibility susceptible to the type of ridicule now being heaped on the administration by its political and media enemies. [More]
Does “full transparency” mean you can see right through him?

Armed American Radio Redux


I was on last night in Hour Three. [Listen]

Among other things, including Katie Couric and Christopher Wray, we talked about President Trump's new anti-gun propagandist and why I'm loathe to give him a pass.

T.L. Davis joined Mark Walters and me for the first segment to talk about "Lies of Omission." (I just realized I failed to mention Larry Pratt in my intro.)

A Poignant Reminder


Mike Vanderboegh's birthday would have been Sunday. Rosey told me she planned on visiting his monument.



We're the Only Ones Incredible Enough

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has collected the names of about 300 deputies who have a history of past misconduct — such as domestic violence, theft, bribery and brutality — that could damage their credibility if they testify in court. [More]
You know, just a few bad apples.

The ones we know about.

And no, you can't know who they are. Who do you think you are, their employer?

Besides, we're the ones who ask what you have to hide.

[Via Jess]

It Can't Hurt to Ask

Please contact senator McCains office.....602-952-2410 and insist that he do the right thing for the country and RETIRE.
I was asked to pass this on to the readership via email. What I expect instead is we'll see all kinds of obstruction in the coming months from a committed ideologue with a magnified sense of historic legacy and nothing to lose.

You can also use a hashtag.

Told Trump he should'a picked Ward...

I wonder if he'll Flake out again?

[Via Dave Licht]

We're the Only Ones Enterprising Enough

Two former Baltimore police officers pleaded guilty Friday to federal racketeering charges, admitting that they committed armed robberies, made fraudulent overtime claims and filed false affidavits. [More]
I'm sure they're just a few bad apples.

No?

Let's hear it for "progressive" government!

[Via William T]

Houses of the Holey

Man shot and killed during Dothan church burglary [More]
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.

And watch the rest of the sheep stampede off a cliff.

[Via William T]

Who Keith Represents


Isn't it obvious? [More]

Are you sleeping?

[Via Wynn A]

Balancing the Books

The Bill For Treating A Gunshot Wound In Chicago: $21,000 For The First 35 Minutes [More]
The thing about economic impacts is there's a whole 'nother side that isn't even being mentioned.

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

Besides, it's not their money.

[Via Keith B]

We're the Only Ones Fast-Tracked Enough

'We have a very robust training and hiring process. This officer completed that training very well, just like every officer. He was very suited to be on the street,' she said. [More]
Yes, we can see that.

So is "robust" anything like "rigorous"?

[Via Keith B]

No Competition?

Banned from Patriot Productions Shows because of low prices [More]
Is there an "other side" to the story?

Because it kind'a reminds me of this.

[Via Florida Guy]   

We're the Only Ones Scandalous Enough

Sex, joy rides and car chases: Scandal in LAPD youth cadet program sparks alarm and calls for reform [More]
Because how would we know such things are wrong without a bureaucratic intervention?

And not to make too big a deal out of it, but does anyone see any underrepresentation  here...?

[Via Jess]

In the Chips

Wisconsin Company To Implant Microchips In Employees [More]
Pretty soon it will be just as mandatory and accepted as the insulting and degrading practice of requiring urine offerings as a condition of employment.

So does it go in the right hand or in the forehead?  Maybe I should ask Tommy Thompson...

[Via Jess]

We're the Only Ones Covering Enough

[More]
Gee, what have they got to hide? Why do they apparently feel comfortable enough with this to make it a regular practice?

And how come the article refers to this guy as "unidentified"? If his bosses wanted us to know who he is, they'd tell us.

[Via bondmen]

Any Chair

Starbucks Customer Fighting Off Masked Robber With Chair Caught On Tape [More]
VLLA SELLA 'n all that...

I can't help but wonder if the whole thing could have been settled without any violence if Howard Schultz hadn't discouraged the one deterrent that can produce that outcome.

Then again, we're talking California "may (not) issue" here, which pretty much guarantees confrontations will result in blood.

Lipstick on a Pig


"Rebranding" means you change the name, not the nature. [More]

A 'Progressive' Threat Response

Hundreds of sheep killed after bear chases them over cliff [More]
How would your average MILM fare any differently?

I empasized "average" for a reason.

Very Pretty, But Can They Fight?

In Chicago, women worried about violence join gun club [More]
Do they still vote same-old/same old?

Cost Analysis


Good, but this needs to make the connection to what cultural terraforming will do to voting patterns... [More]

Speaking of Low-Hanging Fruit

[More]*
At least he's consistent.

[Via Carlos Perdue

*

OFF Calls Boquist’s Response to Criticism of His Gun Bill ‘Mendacious’


Accusing representatives of the National Rifle Association and the Oregon Firearms Federation of not caring “about veterans blowing their brains out,” Oregon State Senator Brian Boquist warned both groups to watch what they say to their supporters, implying they are responsible for subsequent threats against his wife, OFF reports in a Sunday alert. “Today, she was one inch short of having the State Police up based on one of your members in front of her desk.” [More]
Maybe he feels guilty about betrayng people he'd encouraged and accepted support from and lashing out against them now is a defense mechanism?