Will The New Gun Control Bill Do What The Public Wants? — I&I/TIPP Poll [More]
Based on results, the public wants Dancing with the Stars.
[Via bondmen]
Nothing to Lose
Cornyn, Other Republicans Push For Biden Administration To Expand Critical Race Theory In Schools [More]
Talk about living proof of Quigley’s assertion:
“The argument that the two parties should represent opposed ideals and policies, one, perhaps, of the Right and the other of the Left, is a foolish idea acceptable only to doctrinaire and academic thinkers. Instead, the two parties should be almost identical, so that the American people can ‘throw the rascals out’ at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy” (Georgetown University Professor Carroll Quigley, Tragedy and Hope, 1966.)
It’s not like this rascal needs to worry about being thrown out anytime soon, and by the time he does, I’m sure he’s done plenty of favors that should pay off in future gigs. Meanwhile, it’s like these Swamp guys are doing their best to break up the wave for those who DO have to run in November.
[Via bondmen]
The Eye of the Beholder
On Thursday, June 16, 2022, we were informed of the deaths of two former Hartford Public School students. This is an unfortunate and tragic incident, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of members of our Hartford Public Schools community. We are prepared to provide proper support and resources for students and staff affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with our former students’ families, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. [More]
Jeez, and I was gonna say “Good shoots!”
[Via bondmen]
The Short Answer
Repeal the Second Amendment: ‘No one has the absolute right to own any weapon they want’ [More]
No. Your move.
The shorter answer is two words and starts with “F.”
Some morons aren’t worth trying to educate on Cruikshank and Heller’s recognition of a preexisting right because you know they’ll just move on to the next idiot objection.
[Via Mike F]
What They’re Looking For
GOA and AmmoLand Team Up To Analyze Anti-gun Groups FOIAs [More]
Knowing what intelligence the enemy is seeking can tell us a lot about its plans.
Not Without a Fight
Gun shop, firearms owners challenge RI’s new high-capacity magazine ban in court [More]
Let’s hope they add plenty of “core purpose” to the standard “self-defense” and “takings” arguments.
[Via Jess]
I Want to Show You Something. It’s My Shocked Face.
From Hell’s Heart I Stab at Thee
Although the majority’s ruling impacts our century-old justifiable need requirement for carrying firearms, it does not change any other aspect of New Jersey’s public carry law. To be clear: Carrying a handgun without a permit is still illegal in this state, and all other requirements for obtaining a carry permit still apply. [More]
And like our totalitarian counterparts in California, we will continue to throw every obstacle that will take years to clear that we can think of in the way.
It’s called being a Faubus.
We’re the Only Ones Cleaned Up After Enough
Same as It Ever Was
Such discretionary and capricious gun laws would allow corrupt cops to disarm rival gangs that threatened Tammany Hall’s authority or undermined its political interests. Big Tim’s cronies could use the law to punish business owners who didn’t pay protection money or deny entire neighborhoods the ability of self-defense. [More]
Gun laws: Those with the guns make the laws.
[H/T JPFO]
Two Can Play That Game
No Guarantee
Prosecuting Trump will ruin our nation — and might not hold him accountable [More]
I wish I had faith the nation is not already ruined.
McCarthy must be picking up signals from the adults in the Democrat party who realize the blowback on what their uncontrollable mob is screaming for could be destructive to their interests. As for “raz[ing] the vital wall separating law enforcement from partisan politics” what the hell does this guy think we have now? And as for the “stolen election” being “baseless,” well, just because you throw out a ubiquitous talking point doesn’t mean it’s been impartially and definitively proven.
I do share his belief that Trump is so divisive he would be unelectable in ’24. On top of that, who among us, deep down, doesn’t believe the guy is the Professor Harold Hill of politics?
And by then the establishment Republicans will have had a chance to do nothing with their majority and not earn the confidence of the fickle public, independents, and just those sick of being betrayed who will stay home. The GOP needs a leader who believes in the same policies Trump espoused but can control the way he expresses and conducts himself.
I hope such a person who is sincere and can inspire exists.
Daily Defense Redux
David Codrea joins Mark to discuss SCOTUS, potential new litigation and gun control bill ramifications to Republicans [Listen]
Yesterday’s discussion for all those broken up inside who don’t know how they can go on because they missed it live…
Actually, I think Mom was watching golf…
None Dare Call It Treason
New York state court strikes down New York City’s noncitizen voting law [More]
Did it order any punitive discouragements, or will those who imposed this just try a different tack?
That this is even an issue, that non-citizens could come here and vote for enforceable local claims, is grounds for citizen rebellion.
[Via Jess]
More Than a Feeling
Where Texas teachers carry guns, a community feels more secure [More]
They don’t just FEEL secure.
[Via Jim S]
Don’t Be a #Faubus
‘Progressive Science’: Provocatively-Dressed Women Invite Rape
A new study finds concealed carry laws lead to a boost in gun crime by between 29% and 32%, mostly by triggering a surge in gun theft. [More]
As long as acceptable scientific methods include blaming the victim and drawing unsubstantiated correlation/causation conclusions…
Besides, I’m only trying to exhibit some tolerance and inclusion here…
[Via Remarks]
Enough Blame to Go Around
Texas Gov. Abbott lashes out after 46 migrants found dead in tractor-trailer: ‘These deaths are on Biden’ [More]
In fairness, Cheap Labor Republicans don’t exactly have clean hands either.
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue”…
Daily Defense
Today it’s a tale of TWO Daves! 4-5pm ET (1-2p PT) Mark talks with @handgnr Dave Workman and from 5-6p ET (2-3p PT) David Codrea! pic.twitter.com/S3l3f7bKhi
— Mark Walters (@aarmark) June 27, 2022
That would be one “Dave,” but we know what he meant.
Go to the Armed American Radio website to find a station, listen via live streaming, or watch.
Massachusetts Gun Prohibitionists Trashing What Their Ancestors Fought and Died For
One can only wonder what the Founders would have thought of these worthless heirs to the freedom of self-determination won for them with blood, powder, and steel. The men who did that sacrificed their all to bequeath the Blessings of Liberty to an ungrateful, cowardly, and weak Posterity. These latter-day Tories spit on their forebears’ memory, and on the memory of the Sons of Liberty. They would resurrect the arms confiscation plot that triggered the beginning of the War of the Rebellion at Lexington and Concord – as long as someone else is doing the disarming. [More]
That they long to be ruled is contemptible enough. That they demand it for the rest of us is intolerable.