Looks like Mike reined in his attack dog after he realized he couldn’t prove who took the video.
There’s a lot to be said for this theory…
[Via Jess]
Tag: Ukraine
Following the Road to Ruin
Ukraine Embracing Gun Control Like British did [Watch]
And then they blew it.
You can’t save people who won’t save themselves.
[Via Jess]
From the Government That Brought Us ‘Zero Tolerance’ for FFLs
What’s in YOUR Arsenal?
Hamas & Hezbollah “Easily” Obtain Weapons Through Ukraine’s Black Market, Iran FM Boasts [More]
Has anybody checked the “storage areas” yet?
[Via bondmen]
None Dare Call It Treason
Republicans in Congress are threatening to cut off support for Ukraine unless they can force through their extreme partisan border policies. It’s political blackmail, pure and simple. The stakes are too high and the consequences are too significant for political brinksmanship. [More]
Speaking of “extreme partisan border policies“…
Any Democrat who does not see through this in-your-face gaslighting is either mentally incapable or willfully self-deluded. What does that say about those who do see through it and give their approval with their votes regardless?
Going Out with a Bang
“I’m stunned, honestly. They’re ‘orphaned.’ You know who’s been orphaned? The kids whose fathers are being killed by the people Polina was performing for.” [More]
Skip Coolzip comes to mind.
A Feature, Not a Bug
Yet, when these dedicated analysts came to their woke bosses, saying, “We need to pay attention to this!” Their bosses contemptuously dismissed them with something like, “Don’t worry about it” When the shallow and self-centered don’t want something to be true, they “pretend” it’s not true. That’s exactly what happened at Pearl Harbor in 1941, in Vietnam just prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968 (I was there for that one!), and in NYC in September of 2001. [More]
Ephesians 6:12 comes to mind.
Parallel Worlds
David Codrea, in Firearms News reports that “While parallels to the situation in Ukraine are understandable enough to make with this new move to recruit civilians into the defense equation, the biggest similarity (and biggest mistake) is, both nations waited until the wolf was at the door to start the process. [More]
I was talking about Taiwan, but yeah, the parallels are there too.
I’ll take whatever publicity I can get as long as it doesn’t come with a mug shot.
Means to an End Note
[More]
My Firearms News article was cited in 2A scholar Mark W. Smith’s Disarmed: What the Ukraine War Teaches Americans About the Right to Bear Arms.
I often cite him around here, so I guess I’d better get a copy and see what else he has to say.
The 11th Hour
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Weapons, Ammo Supplied to Gaza Border Communities [More]
Like with Ukraine and like with here, how does waiting until the last damn minute leave you anything but unprepared?
A scene from Blade Runner comes to mind…
Brawl in the Handout Line
Mexico’s President Obrador blasts US aid for Ukraine — advocates for more Latin America funding [More]
What kind of gratitude is that after “Ukraine’s Global Voice” called Mexico’s invaders “thousands of largely peaceful migrants”? (Citing Republicans Against Trump as an authority to heed doesn’t win Kyiv any points either…)
We ought to be charging Mexico for every illegal they send our way.
[Via Steve T]
‘Republicans for Ukraine’ Led by Same Neocons who Advocate Disarming Americans
That makes fair the question of those funding the Republicans for Ukraine website: “Who are these guys?” [More]
It’s just another Astroturf venture exploiting a handful of useful idiots hooked on Kristol meth.
As Long as There’s No Use for Them Here…
State Reps. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott Valley, and Selina Bliss, R-Prescott, on Monday requested a “Senate Bill 1487” investigation, named after the process’s initial bill filing, from Mayes as to whether the city’s decision to ship 500-600 seized firearms to the Ukrainian Arsenal of Liberty is legal. [More]
Everything I said when the Council approved this still applies, particularly about Democrat “generosity.”
And everything I said about Miami applies too, particularly about ITAR and citizens protecting OUR border from foreign invaders.
On a side note, what’s with Ducey’s “9,000 pounds of surplus tactical equipment”?
Where are they getting these units of measurement from?
[Via WiscoDave]
We’re the Only Ones Arming Enough
Miami Police Department bought guns off the street for Ukraine [More]
And what did they do with them?
Turns out the “buyback” was from last year.
The “Only Ones” claimed “Success!”
Kevin Sona and Lee Williams called “BS!”
I imagine they’ve got all the ITAR “t’s” crossed and “i’s” dotted…?
I don’t suppose sending guns to citizens protecting OUR border from foreign invaders is on anybody’s to-do list…?
[Via Jess]
Come One, Come All!
“I will try to invite my wife, invite my daughter, invite my cat and invite my dog,” Bunchukov told The Associated Press a week after his arrival. [More]
Why would I stay and fight?
Funny, how the left isn’t screaming about fossil fuels when there’s a greater priority at play…
Boxes of Rocks
Here’s how you pitch Ukraine aid to rock-ribbed conservatives [More]
Just have a registered foreign agent turn up the Lee Greenwood music, apparently.
Sounds more like rock-headed.
A line about the Lord helping those who help themselves comes to mind.
That and a warning about “permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…”
[Via WiscoDave]
The Number One Supplier
Criminal Gangs Are Taking U.S. Shipments of Weapons Meant for Ukraine [More]
You’d better believe somebody’s palm is getting greased. I can’t wait until some start showing up in Mexico.
Meanwhile, our government goes after FFLs over minor paperwork errors on background checks.
[Via bondmen]
Before Assisting Others
Returning to the Ashes Redux
Alan Korwin relates by email that this is a violation of Arizona law, and calls our attention to another interesting demonstration of hoplophobe/guntard “shoulder thing that goes up” incompetence:
I understand he’s got an article in the works and will link to it when it’s up.
What about using those magical serial numbers to trace the guns to their lawful owners and returning their stolen property?
Returning to the Ashes
Phoenix City Council approves plan to send hundreds of unclaimed guns to Ukrainian police force – No city or taxpayer funds will be used to transport the weapons, the council agenda item said. [More]
No, but funds will be used to process this, and more will be forfeited by “giving away” what could be sold. If they’re so flush they can afford that, I guess they won’t really be needing any tax increases. Right?
Ain’t it just like Democrats — giving away what’s not theirs and then taking credit for being generous? Exactly the opposite of the way true generosity is supposed to be.
I wonder if this was Yassamin’s big idea…?
[Via TM]
The Armor of God
Blessed Are The Plates: Ukraine’s Orthodox Church Consecrates Icon-Painted Body Armor [More]
Just don’t bring them to Connecticut or New York.
[Via WiscoDave]
Leaping to Illusions
Mexican TV reports that dozens of U.S. AT-4 weapons systems, which were originally shipped to Ukraine, have been purchased by Cartel Golfo in Mexico. [More]
I’m suspecting a misinterpretation and/or sloppy reporting because the source report only says:
“The weapon, which is only sold to armies and has been widely used during the invasion of Ukraine, was in the hands of a hitman from Los Escorpiones, a cell of the Gulf cartel, which operates in Reynosa.”
If weapons are being redirected from Ukraine, this, as stated, doesn’t prove it.
Besides, we know how the cartels get their weapons.
[Via bondmen]
Isn’t That Special?
Ukraine war: Leak shows Western special forces on the ground [More]
No provocation for escalation to up close sand personal involvement there…
I seem to recall another undeclared boondoggle that started with “advisors.” Actually, just about every one since WWII…
Who’s up for dying to save them? If not, you can’t very well expect it from anyone else.
And what would any world war be without a second major theater of operation?
Thank God we have “progressive” leadership! Not like those old racists!
BCFs*
Putin Awards Friendship Medal to Action Star Steven Seagal [More]
There’s a metaphor in here somewhere…
* Best Comrades Forever
[Via Steve T]
Wars and Rumors of Wars
Is this to secure weapons for shipment to Ukraine?.. OR, Is this to secure a buildup of weapons for a larger purpose? Meaning, is this preparing for an expanded war effort?
There is a lack of media curiosity. [More]
Since they’re the “only ones” the First Amendment applies to, I think we ought to knock off talking about this.
[Via WiscoDave]
Comparative Safety
The Greatest American Hero
“This is the kind of American leadership that saved Europe in two wars.” [More]
Did he land under sniper fire?
What do you figure is sorer on Matthew VanDyke: His knees or his jaw?
[Via bondmen]
Forgetting Something?
“We are working with the Ukrainian soldiers… [More]
What about with Ukrainian citizens?
[Via bondmen]
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid
Putin Should Be Scared: Ukraine Is Set to Start Hitting Russian Territory [More]
Putin should be scared? Hell, I’m scared. And that’s probably because, having thought about potentialities, I’m marginally better located and more prepared than most — which ultimately isn’t really saying a hell of a lot when you think of the way things could quickly go to living hell.
Brent M. Eastwood and his urban media megaphone providers over at MSN.com aren’t?
Looking to Ukraine arming its own citizens as a validation of concept is one thing. But as a real change of heart goes, that was wishful thinking.
Ignoring Washington’s great and prescient warning about foreign entanglements is another matter altogether.
The Republic has lost sons defending Europe and look where it’s gotten us, and importantly, where it’s leading us.
Who are the madmen urging escalation, what’s their skin in the game, and where will they watch it from?
