If we’re talking about jokers pulling boners, life imitates art.
[Via WiscoDave]
Category: General Blog
A Discouraging Word
Bondi’s DOJ Defends Unconstitutional Handgun Sales Ban — Another Betrayal of Trump’s Pro-Gun Agenda [More]
Maybe they need to up the lithium…
This is where I gotta address an administration apologist, attorney, author, and YouTube “gunfluencer Mark W. Smith of Four Boxes Diner fame, who seems to always find excuses for such disappointments and who doesn’t much like those of us who dare point out disconnects. But before I elaborate, I’ll stipulate he’s got me outmatched with academic and legal credentials, and that I’ll never win a Gundie (or for that matter, a bathing suit contest). And don’t get me wrong– I really do appreciate much of what he does. Just not all.
I’ll also stipulate that Donald Trump has done more to advance 2A than any president in my lifetime. We can help him do better, but not if we ignore infringements pushed by “our side.”
Here’s a direct quote, noting commentary like this is peppered throughout this presentation and increasingly showing up in others:
And it reiterates my point on this channel that a lot of those people in the Second Amendment community, and you know exactly who you are. You anti-Trumpers in the Second Amendment community whining and complaining about nonsensical things, about Amy Coney Barrett on one day, Pam Bond on another day, Donald Trump on another day, and you know exactly who you are .
Yeah, I know exactly who I am. Does he? Because if he thinks that’s why “we” do this, it makes me wonder what else he’s not factoring in, and how much of that is deliberate. To dismiss pointing out differences between promises and actions as “whining” is obnoxious and candidly, not an honest take.
Somebody’s got to point out when the emperor has no clothes, and our ideological leaders, of which he is one, shouldn’t be discouraging that.
As for Texas Gun Rights, which brought us the above-linked story, instead of dismissing them as “anti-Trump,” maybe we should talk with Brandon Hererra and Lt. Col. Allen West first.
And as long as I’m pointing out disagreements, as essential as “in common use” has proven to be in moving the ball this far, going forward it can and will be used to deny arms that are not. He’s had the opportunity to refute me and show me where I’m wrong, and truthfully, I wish he could.
As for criticisms earned by the Trump administration, and there are many in the mix, I keep coming back to how this could be easily avoided and we could live happily ever after singing his praises.
But not presuming to be “the smartest person in the room,” what the hell do I know?
[Via WiscoDave]
Gut Check
Trust your gut [More]
Although I’m not sure I’d clear my own house. I did it once, years ago, there was nothing there, but I felt foolhardy afterward considering it might have resulted in running into more than I could handle — and over what that can’t be replaced — just so I could “feel” …what?
It’s not just a matter of deferring to the “Only Ones”– they have the manpower and tactical capabilities to maximize flushing out and minimize return risks, the biggest danger being they might trash the place or go into a neighbor’s house…
[Via WiscoDave]
CZ Denies Involvement in Canada Gun ‘Buyback’
Others were receiving similar word but were also noting the denial was for involvement in the buyback and said nothing about the destruction of current or future seized assets. [More]
No word back yet on my last question, and this is very hot button for them, so it’s not unreasonable to wonder if the response was a redirect. If I’m wrong I’ll make sure to issue an update.
CZ the Day
First there were the allegations that CZ/Colt Canada is the government’s go-to for destruction of confiscated firearms.
Then there was this scouring of limited information, noting the company is not saying anything or responding to social media inquiries, itself something that speaks volumes about its management, with this important takeaway:
Government secrecy: The government has indicated it would apply measures to protect the identity of vendors to “ensure vendors do not face reprisals or retaliation”. This means any contract awarded, particularly for a controversial initiative like the gun buyback program, may not be publicly announced in a prominent way.
Well, it’s prominent now.
Don’t count on the government ratting out its own gunkapo.
If it IS CZ/Colt, the company needs to be working overtime on coming up with damage control excuses — even if they backed out, it’s already done, and further delays on being forthcoming will only dig it in deeper. If it’s NOT, why no strong denial? Either way it looks like management is hiding.
So, in the face of silence, what options do interested gun owners who won’t do business with sellouts have? Three, that I can see:
- Make it known they will boycott until an answer is forthcoming.
- Recruit shareholders to demand answers and clean house. “Colt CZ Group SE is a publicly traded company. You can find its stock on both the Prague Stock Exchange and the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market.” And you can also find its subsidiary companies.
- Interested parties (perhaps Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights?) could file for bid/purchase records under the the Access to Information Act, Canada’s equivalent of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act.
Simpler than that would be if gun owners would just contact the company and urge it to clear this matter up while it can still control some of the narrative, as opposed to being dragged into the light with the worst look possible.
UPDATE
My email to the address provided on their website, info@coltczgroup.com, has produced an official company response!
These people have their heads up their…
We’ll see what Katerina has to say.
UPDATE
Youngstown State University Stadium’s Reported ‘Prohibited Items’ Rules Raise Legal Questions
Cardinal Mooney posted an information sheet on Facebook detailing prohibited behaviors and items. Among them are “Weapons of any kind, including off-duty law enforcement, weapons, pipes, knives or chains.” [More]
It’s not so much a matter of sticking up for “Only Ones” exclusivity as one of not allowing local entities to undermine preemption and overrule state law.
Another Gun-Grabbing Hypocrite of the Month Contender
Virginia AG candidate once referenced putting ‘two bullets to the head’ of GOP leader, texts show – In the texts, Jay Jones wondered whether GOP leader Todd Gilbert and his wife were ‘breeding little fascists’ [More]
That’s quite the “commonsense gun safety” there. And that’s after endangering the public driving 116 mph and getting sentenced to campaign for himself.
And here I was thinking Bruce “Point a Loaded Gun at a Pregnant Woman” Harrell had the nomination locked up.
A ‘Gun Violence’ Subject Matter Expert
Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: ‘Maybe they’re hungry’ [More]
Hungry predators? You mean the most dangerous kind?
And Bruce, of course, doesn’t believe you should be able to defend yourself against them with a gun. Matter of fact, if you’re a Christian, he says you deserve to be attacked.
Maybe he’s recalling how he pulled an illegally carried gun on an 8-months pregnant woman over a parking space dispute and is afraid you might do the same thing.
Looks like instead of being acquitted, a county attorney dismissed all the charges. Like another stooge, he was a victim of coicumstance, or at least, he claims, of “racial profiling.”
Maybe he was hungry.
Cruel to Be Kind
But his defense team argues that a life sentence without parole would be cruel and in violation of the state constitution due to the trauma he endured as a child. [More]
Yes, that’s heartbreaking. It’s outrageous. And it doesn’t matter.
For whatever reason, hone of us knows how to fix something this broken.
The only question when he can be released should be when someone so dangerously deviant from the norm can be trusted, and no one can pretend to know the answer to that.
We’re the Only Ones Antifa Enough
Portland PD Arrest Conservative Journalist Nick Sortor After Anti-ICE Clashes – Sortor said the night before that he felt the “Portland PD would arrest him if he tried to defend himself.” [More]
Just carrying on a tradition.
[Via Michael G]
Breaking Up is Easy to Do
BREAKING: Kash Patel’s FBI Cuts All Ties to Southern Poverty Law Center [More]
Right on the heels of parting ways with ADL.
Wake me when they sever all ties with the Democrat Party.
[Via Michael G]
The Vampire Hunter
I’ve Got Mine!
Federal Judge: Biden ATF Rule on Firearms Sales Cannot Be Used Against NRA Members [More]
Speaking as Life Member who is now covered, let me just say that equal protection should demand it apply to everyone else, as well.
Note the difference in that attitude, and the attitude of “Only Ones” benefiting from LEOSA but unwilling to invite those of us on the outside in.
[Via bondmen]
It’s the End of the World as We Know It
Right to arms: Frenzied conservatives invest millions in panic rooms, bulletproof cars and robot guards triggered by Charlie Kirk’s assassination [More]
Yeah, right, everybody I know is in a tizzy, how about you?
You’ll note I haven’t said what my home court contingency options are. Let’s just say thought has been put into them, and none of it involves robots or quarter million dollar cars.
We’ve explored this phenomenon before with well-heeled Democrats.
Speaking of Charlie Kirk, file this piece of just-received mail under “Way Too Soon and Makes TPUSA Look Ghoulish”:
[Via bondmen]
A Sunny Disposish
Sunny Hostin: Christian Gun Owners Are Hypocrites, ‘Not Pro-Life’ [More]
Not that she knows any…
Quite the “humanitarian” that wants to set armed enforcers against half her countrymen to deprive them of their birthright. And draw and quarter the pre-born in gruesome torture that would have made Braveheart cry “Uncle!”
The View is pure vindictive frustrated bitch bile for miserable …uh… runts with diseased minds. There’s no way any man who is not a total cuck could stay with a woman who watches it.
[Via bondmen]
We’re the Only Ones Still In Charge Enough
A Texas sheriff arrested by his own deputies and booked into his own jail in August after accusations of harassing female employees and retaliating against whistleblowers now faces a third charge of aggravated perjury, though a judge has ruled he may return to work under strict conditions while awaiting trial next year. [More]
How’d you like to go in for your employee review with that boss?
[Via Lane]
We’re the Only Ones Catching and Releasing Enough
A Woman’s Prerogative
Every Breath You Take
Flock’s Gunshot Detection Microphones Will Start Listening for Human Voices [More]
Good ol’ public/private partnerships…
Me, I’m wondering how easy it would be to punk these things– not that you’ll catch me on the street in an area that uses them.
[Via Steve T]
In the Kapu Tradition
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a motion for summary judgment in a federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s ban on the acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition for adults 18-20 years old. [More]
Great.
But the state has a virtually unlimited war chest, and 2A advocacy groups have to scramble up money from already overburdened activists.
Where are Harmeet Dhillon and Pam Bondi on this deprivation of rights under color of authority?
