Thursday, March 26, 2015

Zimmerman statement coverage highlights media shallowness

The thing is, this was not Zimmerman’s first public statement. He appeared on the nationally-syndicated Armed American Radio program with host Mark Walters on December 14 of last year, in Hour Two of the program... [More]
This evening's Gun Rights Examiner report notes what the media isn't telling you is sometimes intentional and sometimes just due to not knowing first thing about what they're trying to fake like they're authorities on.  But they sure act like they know what the hell they're talking about, don't they?

Raging Debate

The ones exhibiting most of the rage are the ones who are frustrated because they want to control everyone and don't know how to handle those who say "No," except to demand the state employ a continuum of up-to-lethal force to bend the defiant to their will.  Likewise, why would anyone debate a settled truth, that is, give equal time, acknowledgment and respect to those who are wrong and/or evil? [More]

Most don't quite know what to make of the new paradigm in gun rights advocacy, and that includes many ostensibly on "our side."

[Via cydl]

And the Crowd Went Wild

Can there be a better advertisement for getting out of your car and into public transit? [Watch]

[Via Florida Guy

Captain's Log Supplemental


White Privilege on Parade

That is when the media and public officials gathered around Motley and congratulated him for his heroism. For saving the damsel in distress from a case of wicked racial violence.
Oh, yeah – that last part did not happen.
In fact, when police arrived, they arrested Motley for assault. Ditto for Gina Herring. [More]
Any questions, racists?

[Via Michael G]

That's an Affront, Alright...

Calling the use of encrypted phones and computers a “huge problem” and an affront to the “rule of law,” Comey, painted an apocalyptic picture of the world if the communications technology isn’t banned. [More]
I think he means an affront to the law of rulers...

You know what else we need, for even more vital security?  Some way to tap into people's minds to know what they're thinking. You'd better believe this is under development and probably a lot farther along than those without clearances realize.  Then we could all be plugged into a cloud, and keythoughts could trigger scrutiny...

Hey, if you don't have anything to hide...

[Via Florida Guy]   

Giving Back to the Community

We are asking gun shops, Manufacturers, FFL licensees, and those businesses that sell complimentary lines of products or services to join with us and contribute... [More]
There are some who don't do that much volume or who may have special considerations precluding full partnership, but who nonetheless ought to do something, and all of them  need to actively recruit support from their customers. And that goes especially for the big volume merchants.

The ones who won't lift a finger, including the ones who support the Bloomberg initiative for reasons of  agreement or gain, need to be singled out and made examples of.  I would suggest Nevadans for State Gun Rights come up with some sort of decal or poster supporters can display, something that would have the same basic effect of sending the economic wrath of gun owners elsewhere as painting lamb's blood on door posts did at the first Passover...

Legislative Shoot-Out

Within the next 72 hours, gun owners should expect votes in the U.S. Senate on: * Outlawing ATF bullet bans * Concealed Carry Reciprocity * Prohibiting Senate anti-gun amendments. [More]
You know what to do.

I keep meaning to compile a list of reps worth contacting, along with an easier way to contact them all, even if you don't live in their district or state, so that gun owners who don't want to waste their time amusing safe antis have alternatives.  I have some ideas, but just haven't been able to find the time.

Securing the Blessings of Liberty, Totalitarian-Style

Federal regulations in the Land of the Free REQUIRE banks to file ‘suspicious activity reports’ or SARs on their customers. And it’s not optional. [More]
Hold on, it's in here somewhere, I'll find it...

Meanwhile, ask to audit the fed's banker, and guess what?  Lord knows we wouldn't want "political pressure" to influence any of that...

The Fifth "P"

Why don't you add "progressive pastors" to your list, Carlos, you stupid damned genocide-enabling Opposite Day "man of God"? [More]

Flower Power

In bloom or in boom? [More]
Now no "In Bloomberg" wisecracks, please...

This reminds me of another gun/flower connection from a while back...

[Via Todd S] 

Private transfer gun owner registration bill fast-tracked in Oregon

“The bill has a long list of co-sponsors including Val Hoyle who at one time seemed to be rational on this issue,” OFF continued. Concern there is especially relevant to gun owners, as many of them relied on her endorsement by the National Rifle Association, casting their votes and supporting her campaign accordingly under the assumption that she would support the Second Amendment. Further compounding the confusion going forward will be a "Legislator of the Year Award" given Hoyle earlier this week by the Oregon Outdoor Council. [More]
Today's second Gun Rights Examiner report provides yet another in a long line of examples of Fudds throwing rights under the bus in order to advance their "sport."

We're the Only Ones Upset Enough

Sorry, guys, get used to it. [More]

But don't worry: Help is on the way.

[Via bondmen]

Paving the Way?

I've seen that speculation. [More]

I don't think so.  Jones was looking for a way out for some time, and Holder's imminent departure would only increase his vulnerability, plus, my sense of things is that negotiations with NFL would have probably preceded the ammo debacle.

So it's not like I want to publicly disagree with Kurt, but I've been asked before about this and the answer I've been giving is the one I just stated. Besides, I said something nice about him last week and still haven't received my dollar.

An Arsenal of Lies

Kurt takes on one of the big ones the antis are desperate to spread -- that there are really only a few gun owners with overflowing safes. [More]

Somebody ought to ask Bernie Horn about how college "gun control" clubs are getting more interested students than they can handle. Oh, wait...

Interesting "progressive" perspective, that if a group is a minority, you can deny them rights. Besides, if the minority is determined, do you really need more than, say, three percent...?

Mainstream press confirms ATF's Jones going to NFL

“This is a joke, right?” retired agent Jay Dobyns asked incredulously... [More]
This morning's Gun Rights Examiner report notes a curious assignment, expecting the guy who gave a pass to corruption and retaliated against whistleblowers to rein in NFL's thug population.

This Day in History: March 26

I need hardly tell you that the intelligence brought by the Washington diffused general pleasure here— We had long been in suspence with respect to the negotiations, & had received no other lights on that subject than those the speech of his Britannic Majesty & Mr Townshend’s Letters threw upon it— These were by no means Sufficient to dissipate all our apprehensions... [More]