David Codrea's Cleveland Examiner column is being moved to their national page.
Most excellent job.
Spreading the word one step at a time.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Gun Show Stuff..
Went to the local gun show w/ my BIL to spend a little more of my X-mas money. The place was packed w/ people and lots of decent deals. Saw a Norinco NHM-91 which is something I'm looking at (or similar) when I have money again. Talked to John Naese of the Champaign County Rifle Assoc. He had some 6.5 Swedish that he was looking to sell. If anyone is interested, contact him at : Tell him I sent you.
Also talked to "The Book Guy", Roy Carey Jr. (cgabooks@verizon.net) Oddly enough, there was not a single copy of the Turner Diaries or the Protocols present so I asked him why. He told me that not only does he not carry books like that (along w. ones like the Anarchist Cookbook) but that the sponsors of the shows he attends (most of Il and the tri-state area) don't want them there either. Hmmm. That seems to fly in the face of PSH claims that lines are out the door at shows for materials like that.
I picked up a book on WWI and another on the Spanish-American War. Both of which have some fantastic period photography and artwork. Also got a good deal on (what I believe is) an early model Romanian AK-47 bayonet:
And such went my X-mas money. After lunch and much wailing and gnashing of teeth over lack of funds, home we went. Went online and found a replacement frog. It should be here in a few days.
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Also talked to "The Book Guy", Roy Carey Jr. (cgabooks@verizon.net) Oddly enough, there was not a single copy of the Turner Diaries or the Protocols present so I asked him why. He told me that not only does he not carry books like that (along w. ones like the Anarchist Cookbook) but that the sponsors of the shows he attends (most of Il and the tri-state area) don't want them there either. Hmmm. That seems to fly in the face of PSH claims that lines are out the door at shows for materials like that.
I picked up a book on WWI and another on the Spanish-American War. Both of which have some fantastic period photography and artwork. Also got a good deal on (what I believe is) an early model Romanian AK-47 bayonet:
And such went my X-mas money. After lunch and much wailing and gnashing of teeth over lack of funds, home we went. Went online and found a replacement frog. It should be here in a few days.
Their latest angle
SIH and WaronGuns link to a presser from the Brady Bunch as they try and wedge themselves into the Hain lawsuit. The last three Helmke blogs on Huffpo have been attacking carry. Three out of the last four additional posts on their site's blog have been anti-carry.
To me, this appears to be a prelude to another push. They are working to try and make open and concealed carry holders out as being irresponsible and dangerous. My guess would be that their short term goal would be the revocation of the National Parks carry legislation while at the same time trying to weaken national support for it for a longer term goal of making state carry laws more restrictive (hence less common) and/or an unlikely push for a national ban like Obama claimed he wanted.
That's their best bet. With the coming of a new administration, CCW in national parks seems to be the weakest link and the most obvious chance for a springboard victory to tout how the Obama victory was a mandate for gun control, how strong their organization is, the NRA is emasculated, what have you.
Helmke's default quoted statement seems to confirm that:
To me, this appears to be a prelude to another push. They are working to try and make open and concealed carry holders out as being irresponsible and dangerous. My guess would be that their short term goal would be the revocation of the National Parks carry legislation while at the same time trying to weaken national support for it for a longer term goal of making state carry laws more restrictive (hence less common) and/or an unlikely push for a national ban like Obama claimed he wanted.
That's their best bet. With the coming of a new administration, CCW in national parks seems to be the weakest link and the most obvious chance for a springboard victory to tout how the Obama victory was a mandate for gun control, how strong their organization is, the NRA is emasculated, what have you.
Helmke's default quoted statement seems to confirm that:
"the Bush administration's parting gift for the gun lobby to allow hidden weapons in our parks threatens the safety of these national treasures and those who visit them."One can almost imagine Paul Helmke quietly whispering "pleaseohpleaseohplease" while hoping for a shootout somewhere so they can send out another email alert and press release.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Spreading the Joy..
Got back yesterday morning from my mom's. She was happy w/ the extra magazine and ammo we got for her new P32. I got my annual staples (salted cashews, sausage, slippers) and some money. With that I will be purchasing a couple of Hungarian 20rd Tanker magazines for my SAR-1. The rest will be put into saving up for the 2ABB in May.
Opening my computer, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature governor, and eight tiny subpoenas.
Our beloved Governor (for now) Blago)is asking for testimony from numerous Obama staffers including Emanuel. This will be the gift that just keeps on giving.
Kind of like Herpes.
Opening my computer, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature governor, and eight tiny subpoenas.
Our beloved Governor (for now) Blago)is asking for testimony from numerous Obama staffers including Emanuel. This will be the gift that just keeps on giving.
Kind of like Herpes.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Running out of scary names..
VPC's latest 'report' to demonize firearms apparently was written by Jar Jar Binks. Large caliber handguns are now "Big Boomers".
VPC representative Binks was later quoted as saying:
They lampoon themselves.
VPC representative Binks was later quoted as saying:"Meesa no like thees Big Boomas. Meesa theenk Big Boomas endanga Da Cheeldree."
They lampoon themselves.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
A Little Bit of History..
One of my hobbies is collecting antique books. Not only do I like reading them(it's the best way to get the mindset and views of different periods) but they also look really good above the mantle piece.
Some of my more interesting titles are :
Websters Abridged Dictionary for use in Primary Classes, 1892*
Harper's Fifth Reader, 1889*
and White's New Complete Arithmetic, 1911*
But here's one that I found at a local charity sale:
The NRA Book of Small Arms Vol 1: Pistols & Revolvers, 1946.
History is fun.
*All of these are at a level that would be considered advanced for High School in today's classrooms. I have several others from the early 1900's that are the same way. Sad.
Some of my more interesting titles are :
Websters Abridged Dictionary for use in Primary Classes, 1892*
Harper's Fifth Reader, 1889*
and White's New Complete Arithmetic, 1911*
But here's one that I found at a local charity sale:
The NRA Book of Small Arms Vol 1: Pistols & Revolvers, 1946.
History is fun.
*All of these are at a level that would be considered advanced for High School in today's classrooms. I have several others from the early 1900's that are the same way. Sad.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Will Emanual go under the bus?
Apparently the ties between him and Blago trying to sell Obama's Senate seat are getting stronger.
Will Obama follow his established pattern and drop Rahm before it puts a scratch in the Teflon?
Will Obama follow his established pattern and drop Rahm before it puts a scratch in the Teflon?
Be a Victim in Rockford, Il
So says the "Only Ones" unable to stop a string of armed robberies. Otherwise you 'might get hurt'.
That crappy advice didn't work in the 80's when it was touted, now did it? I guess it's time to pull out the old comic again:
“Anytime someone demands money from you, you should not resist in any way, especially if they produce a weapon,” Sgt. Sam Pobjecky said. “If they are violent enough to carry a weapon, they are certainly violent enough to use it.”
Does that include you Sarge? Do you consider yourself 'violent'?
Here's what I say to you. F*ck off. Your little list of 'how to be a passive victim' is the equivalent of telling women to dress in Burkas to keep from being raped. Would you tell her she was 'asking for it' if she was wearing a skirt? No? That's basically what you're telling everyone to do.
How about I "assume" that they are going to hurt me? How about I put a couple rounds into them the second they threaten me? Would you support my actions or will you continue to enable their violence by encouraging passivity?
That crappy advice didn't work in the 80's when it was touted, now did it? I guess it's time to pull out the old comic again:
“Anytime someone demands money from you, you should not resist in any way, especially if they produce a weapon,” Sgt. Sam Pobjecky said. “If they are violent enough to carry a weapon, they are certainly violent enough to use it.”
Does that include you Sarge? Do you consider yourself 'violent'?
Here's what I say to you. F*ck off. Your little list of 'how to be a passive victim' is the equivalent of telling women to dress in Burkas to keep from being raped. Would you tell her she was 'asking for it' if she was wearing a skirt? No? That's basically what you're telling everyone to do.
How about I "assume" that they are going to hurt me? How about I put a couple rounds into them the second they threaten me? Would you support my actions or will you continue to enable their violence by encouraging passivity?
Friday, December 19, 2008
My Next Degree..
From what I'm sure is a highly prestigious university that the wife found advertised on Ebay:
So would I be able to offer my services on Craigslist then?
So would I be able to offer my services on Craigslist then?
I am not a Crook..
So says Il Gov 'Hot Rod' Blagojevich.
He pledges "I will fight. I will fight. I will fight until I take my last breath."
Thanks Rod. Keep the state tied up w/ this for as long as you can. Make them even more useless than they've been the last few years under your 'leadership'.
This is a great Xmas present.
He pledges "I will fight. I will fight. I will fight until I take my last breath."
Thanks Rod. Keep the state tied up w/ this for as long as you can. Make them even more useless than they've been the last few years under your 'leadership'.
This is a great Xmas present.
The Blogosphere..
She is a fickle bitch.
The Liberty Sphere is having one of those thought processes. I understand.
There are times when I spend hours on a well researched, thought out post and it gets completely ignored. There have been times where I just punched out a one-liner and it generated thousands of hits w/ dozens of links. While I admit I try and feed my narcissistic tendencies, most of what I do, I do just because I enjoy it.
I enjoy being a part of it. Finding and reading historical documents and statistical works. Arguing w/ anti's on messageboards. Learning about legislation and firearm facts. Etc.
I've also met lots of great people, both in real life and in cyberspace. I've also met some I don't really care for and others that I wouldn't piss on if they were on fire.
In the words of Bilbo Baggins "I don't know half of you as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve".
The Liberty Sphere is having one of those thought processes. I understand.
There are times when I spend hours on a well researched, thought out post and it gets completely ignored. There have been times where I just punched out a one-liner and it generated thousands of hits w/ dozens of links. While I admit I try and feed my narcissistic tendencies, most of what I do, I do just because I enjoy it.
I enjoy being a part of it. Finding and reading historical documents and statistical works. Arguing w/ anti's on messageboards. Learning about legislation and firearm facts. Etc.
I've also met lots of great people, both in real life and in cyberspace. I've also met some I don't really care for and others that I wouldn't piss on if they were on fire.
In the words of Bilbo Baggins "I don't know half of you as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve".
My 'Line'
I see three grown men trying to pull my daughter into a van? I don't care if they're yelling "Po Po" or not, they will be ventilated.
H/T to Waronguns.
H/T to Waronguns.
The difference between Us and Them
Alan Korwin of GunLaws.com sent out a 'Page 9' e-mail quoting a 2A lawyer with an incorrect cite regarding Caroline Kennedy and the 2A. This morning, I received a follow-up e-mail w/ an apology and the correct citation:
Now compare that to the Brady Campaign's Dennis Henigan and his misquoting the 2A. Instead of fessing up, they tried to erase it from their site and Youtube.
"In accusing Caroline Kennedy of shoddy scholarship, I committed shoddy scholarship.No uncertain terms there, eh?
"The quote, 'the right to keep and bear handguns is not guaranteed by the Second Amendment,' does not appear in U.S. v. Miller, but (absurd as it is) it does appear in Quilici v. Morton Grove, which Kennedy was citing in her book. She was right, and I was wrong.
"Clearly, Kennedy is hostile to the right of individual citizens to keep and bear arms, but she is not guilty of making up a quote, as I alleged.
"I apologize for my unforgivable error."
Now compare that to the Brady Campaign's Dennis Henigan and his misquoting the 2A. Instead of fessing up, they tried to erase it from their site and Youtube.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Blago's Twinkie..
Blagojevich's lawyer claims that if the glove don't fit, you must acquit.
Wait. Wrong scumbag.
Instead he's claiming that the wiretaps were illegal making all those 79 pages of late-night Cable dialogue inadmissible.
Oh please Rod, continue to be the arrogant schmuck we've all come to know. Drag this out in the courts and the state capitol for as long as you can and drag as many of your cohorts down with you as you can.
Make your Christmas gift to the state one that keeps on giving.
Wait. Wrong scumbag.
Instead he's claiming that the wiretaps were illegal making all those 79 pages of late-night Cable dialogue inadmissible.
Oh please Rod, continue to be the arrogant schmuck we've all come to know. Drag this out in the courts and the state capitol for as long as you can and drag as many of your cohorts down with you as you can.
Make your Christmas gift to the state one that keeps on giving.
First Step
Or at least the first step.
Uncle reports that the Chicago Handgun ban was upheld in a lower court which is what was expected. Next step is the Circuit Court.
Daley can rant about 'crime prevention' and 'protecting police' all day long. He still won't be able to explain why his city, with the strictest laws left in the nation, have 5x the murder rate of the rest of the state and have seen a 17% increase just this year.
He can 'hold fast" all he wants. All it's going to do is cost the city more money in the long run.
Uncle reports that the Chicago Handgun ban was upheld in a lower court which is what was expected. Next step is the Circuit Court.
Daley can rant about 'crime prevention' and 'protecting police' all day long. He still won't be able to explain why his city, with the strictest laws left in the nation, have 5x the murder rate of the rest of the state and have seen a 17% increase just this year.
He can 'hold fast" all he wants. All it's going to do is cost the city more money in the long run.
An Expensive Education
Norfolk pays $15k after wrongfully arresting an open carry individual.
Unfortunately, the judge threw out the 2A issues and the excessive force. The trial would have been on privacy violations for asking for his SS number.
Read the comments. It's funny how violent those who oppose the decision are. Calls for Szymecki to be tazed, shot, jailed, etc.
H/T to reader Ambiguous ambiguae.
Unfortunately, the judge threw out the 2A issues and the excessive force. The trial would have been on privacy violations for asking for his SS number.
Read the comments. It's funny how violent those who oppose the decision are. Calls for Szymecki to be tazed, shot, jailed, etc.
H/T to reader Ambiguous ambiguae.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Quote of the Day
"Obama doesn't even have to push for gun control. Everyone he is assigning or nominating will be pushing for gun control, so he won't have to."-RideFastandShootStraight
Read the rest.
Sliding Down the Slippery-Slope
From RobbAllen and War on Guns comes this handy-dandy little quote:
Not that I'm really surprised.
I'm sure we'll hear hunting advocates VP Elect Joe Biden and AHSA President Ray Schoenke coming out in opposition to this any day now.
Right?
Joe? Ray? Anything?
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan dismissed the notion hunting rifles and shotguns are not the type of weapons authorities need to be worried about, noting they can cause harm if poorly safeguarded or stolen by burglars.Translation: We're going to institute as many laws as we can to keep people from owning long-guns.
"Taking these off the streets is as important as the taking the handguns off the streets,'' he said.
Not that I'm really surprised.
I'm sure we'll hear hunting advocates VP Elect Joe Biden and AHSA President Ray Schoenke coming out in opposition to this any day now.
Right?
Joe? Ray? Anything?
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