Notes from the Resistance
Would red flag laws have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter? [More] Not “Would keeping someone who can’t be trusted with a gun in custodial care have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter”? Not “Would keeping an illegal immigrant out of the country in the firts place have stopped the Lakewood Church shooter”? Just “Let’s eviscerate due … Continue reading “If Wishes were Fishes”
That trans criminal alien nutjob voted? [More] What are the odds it wasn’t for a Republican? [Via Michael G] Related UPDATES We’re the Only Ones Agonizing enough. [Via bondmen] Long record of red flags… [More] [Via JG]
Shaquille O’Neal helping sponsor gun buyback program in Dallas [More] When are departments going to learn “star cop” liabilities can outweigh any perceived PR value? Let’s hope if one of the ignorant people he’s urging to handle and transport a gun ends up shooting someone that victims and survivors go after Shaq’s deep pockets. And … Continue reading “Jump the Shaq”
Mayor Justin Bibb and the Cleveland Foundation have announced the first recipients of grants from Cleveland’s violence-prevention fund, which the mayor describes as an historic, long-term investment in public safety. [More] No doubt they have cost/benefit metrics to document how much violence will be prevented…? They don’t? They have no idea? This is simply a … Continue reading “Fun Times in Cleveland Again”
“So some states have what are often referred to as Red Flag Laws or extreme risk protection orders which enable a judge to temporarily take away the guns of individuals who have demonstrated in some way to be threats to themselves or others,” said Associate Professor of American politics at Case Western, Matt Lacombe. [More] … Continue reading “On the Fast Track to Tenure”
Texas developer disputes political claims Colony Ridge is haven for unlawful immigrants [More] That’s not what some are claiming. Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. [Via JG]
Gallego prioritizes housing, immigration issues at all-Spanish town hall held in Phoenix [More] Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority. Still no serious takers, though… [Via JG]
The guns will be collected anonymously, unloaded and stored in a locked safe. They will be turned in to Cleveland Police Department’s 4th precinct headquarters every day. [More] Brandon can accept transfers without background checks? And with “prohibited persons” on staff? Does ATF know about this? Hey, they don’t have a “No Guns” sticker on … Continue reading “If You See Something Say Something”
Newark cardinal asks Americans to voluntarily forgo right to guns [More] After all, where better to take our moral guidance from than the Archdiocese of Newark? Here’s a better idea: You guys first. There’s something more than a little bit blasphemous about a fool presuming to speak with true authority. So naturally, they’re talking about … Continue reading “Ruse of the Fisherman”
The $8 million settlement between Mesa and Laney Sweet for the death of her husband has finally been funded, according to Sweet’s attorney. The settlement was originally reached back in November 2022, nearly seven years after former Mesa police Officer Philip “Mitch” Brailsford killed Daniel Shaver, shooting him five times in a hotel hallway in … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Settling Enough”
The Cuyahoga County case came after Delvonte Philpotts was indicted in 2017 on charges of rape, kidnapping and assault. Prosecutors later dropped those charges, but before they did, Cleveland police found pictures Philpotts posted to social media showing him standing outside his home with a pistol. Police got a search warrant, found the gun in … Continue reading “‘No, No!’ Said the Queen. ‘Sentence First — Verdict Afterwards.’*”
