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I don’t normally post here on weekends, but I just got back from our local “No Kings” Regicide Rally, and wanted to share some pictures.

They were packed like this on the whole East side of Main from Aurora Street to the 303, and in the green area on the South/West side. Traffic was backed up in all directions probably around a quarter mile.

They were “mostly peaceful,” with some cars honking and the crowd cheering when they did, although one of the yellow signs in the photo on the right alluded to the French Revolution. I tried to get a better shot of it but was unable to get closer before the sign holder moved on.

The size of the crowd surprised me– I’d estimate around 1,000. So did the age– most looked old enough to know better.

They were basically all white and not hurting economically, and my takeaway is these are some of the most privileged people on the planet and they want to give it all away. They remind me of nothing so much as the Israelites in Exodus, delivered from slavery and sustained by undeniable miracles, who, the second Moses turns his back, start fashioning a Golden Calf to worship instead.

I wonder how many of them could define “fascism,” but my purpose in going was to assess, not to engage in debate.

If Republicans blow the mid-terms, things are going to get real interesting.

It won’t even take you that long.

Have you contacted your Senators, assuming they’re not safe in Blue territory and it’s not a complete waste of your time?

I prefer to do it this way rather than call because it lets them know others are watching.

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Rigorous!

Muslim surname, eh? Now, let’s not be hateful.

[Via Michael G]

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Another reason I view criminals, chronic generational welfare parasites and drug addicts not just as losers, but as traitors…

As I’ve said before, I make no apologies for being a culturist.

[Via WiscoDave]

I’m writing an article that centers around removal of suppressors (and short barrel firearms?) from NFA as part of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and I’ve run across a snag I can’t find a ready answer for. I’m hoping some of you can help.

In my research I came across an article by National Gun Trusts stating:

“Under the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, the tax stamp cost would be cut to zero ($0), however the tax stamp application process would remain intact.”

But the White House quotes NRA-ILA’s John Commerford claiming, ““This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which includes the complete removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).”

I asked some advisors and they replied: “My understanding is that they would be removed from the umbrella of the NFA, then subject to the GCA which requires Form 4473,” and “That is also my understanding.  There would be no point in issuing a tax stamp with a $0 value, and if that was the case it would be a situation of keeping the NFA registration in place. “

True enough. No point. When did that ever stop the government from doing something?

I then checked the text in the bill itself, and it says:

SEC. 112029. MODIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF SILENCERS.

(a) In General.--Section 5845(a) is amended by striking ``(7) any 

silencer” and all that follows through ; and (8)'' and inserting and (7)”.
(b) Transfer Tax.–Section 5811(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Rate.--There shall be levied, collected, and paid on firearms transferred a tax at the rate of-- (1) $5 for each firearm transferred in the case of a
weapon classified as any other weapon under section 5845(e),
(2) $0 for each firearm transferred in the case of a silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code), and (3) $200 for any other firearm transferred.”.
(c) Making Tax.–Section 5821(a) is amended to read as follows:
(a) Rate.--There shall be levied, collected, and paid upon the making of a firearm a tax at the rate of-- (1) $0 for each silencer (as defined in section 921 of
title 18, United States Code) made, and
“(2) $200 for any other firearm made.”.
(d) Effective Date.–The amendments made by this section shall
apply to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.

I don’t see anything about eliminating stamps or applications, but by the same token, both outcomes can’t be right. I put in a request to National Gun Trusts asking if they could help clarify and will report back what they say.

In the mean time, if anyone has knowledge (as opposed to opinion) on who is right, please educate me in a comment to this post.

UPDATE

I got my answer:

“Section 5845(a) is amended by striking ‘(7) any silencer’ and all that follows through…”and going there that shows it is completely removed from the definition of affected “firearms.”

Navigating this stuff is confusing for someone who isn’t used to it.