2nd Amendment Grades for Florida’s 2024 Political Candidates [More]
Nice to see others recognizing Rick Scott for the two-faced weasel that he is.
Gunrise, Gunset
Category: General Blog
Do You Come from a Land Down Under?
Who Are the Militia?
Despite facing backlash from civil rights activists and Democratic lawmakers, Republicans in conservative-leaning Nassau County, New York, are moving forward with a plan to form an armed, civilian militia that the local government could operate as a de facto police force during “emergencies.” [More]
To paraphrase Slick Willie, it depends upon what the meaning of the term “civil rights activist” is.
Think of the mentality of anyone who would be against this.
[Via Jess]
And There was War in Heaven
At ‘L.A. Progressive Shooters,’ a gun space for people sick of American gun culture [More]
Indignant self-righteousness ensues.
[Via Jess/ H/T Langley Outdoors Academy]
But Some Animals are More Equal Than Others
None Dare Call It Treason
Nonprofits Are Making Billions off the Border Crisis – Federal funding has turned the business of resettling migrant children into a goldmine for a handful of NGOs—and their top executives. [More]
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.
[Via Michael G]
The Real Victims
We’re the Only Ones Out of Uniform Enough
5 La Vergne officers fired, 3 suspended for sexual acts on duty, ‘girls gone wild’ hot tub party, three-way relations, city says [More]
Looks like “negative comments” have been removed and all that’s left are breathless congratulations for completing “Principled & Mission Based Policing” training.
[Via bondmen]
For the Children
To Themselves and Their Posterity
Illegal migrants are being ‘encouraged’ to vote, top Republican warns after shocking documents reveals ‘training’ for noncitizens to cast ballots in Washington D.C. [More]
Why is there even a discussion? Seriously…?
[Via bondmen]
Alien vs. Predator
Metrolink Riders Check In, But They Don’t Check Out!
“We’re talking about rigorous video surveillance…and it was positive in solving this crime. It’s upsetting, but we’re moving forward.” [More]
Still making excuses, eh, Taulby? How about something positive to prevent it from happening in the first damn place?
And why does the Roach Motel slogan come to mind?
[Via bondmen]
Teenage Wasteland
Straight Talk’s 2A Tuesday
Laughing Stock
Mostly Peaceful Partiers
“According to witnesses, the event was peaceful until an argument took place, which led to at least one subject shooting multiple rounds into the large crowd, Reid said. [More]
Nothing about those involved, or is the takeaway supposed to be this could happen to everyone in Everytown…?
[Via Jess]
New Meaning to ‘Mass Shooter’
Opacity in Government
New Jersey Mayors Want the Power To Sue You For Asking Too Many Questions – A bill backed by the Conference of Mayors would let courts issue restraining orders when people “harass” officials with information requests. [More]
And just look at that list of New Jersey mayors…
They’re not the only ones complaining:
“In short, there is a tangled web of connections between a small cadre of firearms activists and their efforts to recover fees through largely unsuccessful FOIA litigation.”
After all, who works for whom…?
[Via Michael G]
Both ‘Sides’ Ignoring the Instinctive Truth
Likening drug users to people who are “mentally ill and dangerous,” the ruling says barring them from owning firearms is not unconstitutional on its face. [More]
vs.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals just said that the felon in possession of firearms statute may not apply to nonviolent felons. [Watch]
[Via Jess]
Oregon’s Astroturf Gun Group
While it’s interesting that candidates who never lifted a finger to protect gun rights are desperate to appear to have the support of gun rights organizations, voters deserve to know what’s really happening in our elections. And it’s not pretty. Do nothing organizations have long sought to cash in on the generosity and commitment of gun owners. And often they are quite successful. [More]
There’s clearly moneyed interests behind their site.
But they don’t want to tell you whose.
And I see no “social media” icons– I guess they don’t want to be called out in publicly viewable comments.
