The Latest Harry Potter Flick

Went out w/ the wife last night to have some dinner w/ some friends and go to the movies.

Since we decided for a 7:45 showing, I went online and ordered tickets. Good thing too. By the time we got to the theater, a half hour before the show, it was practically sold out. We had to stand in the lobby (which was packed) until about 5 minutes before the start time since they were running showings that close together.

The movie was good. Special effects were typical of the series. Very dark and lots of action w/ a good 'cliffhanger' scene. I should note that I have NOT read the books and won't until after the last movie comes out. Due to that, I had to have my wife explain some events and terms they used in the film that they didn't provide any background info for and weren't in the previous movies. They did use some of that bouncy camera crap for the chase scenes though but not too much.

I'm looking forward to the finale.

Restrictions by Demographics?

Dennis Henigan, Brady/Goddard Campaign lawyer, supports restricting civil rights based upon demographics, in this instance the number of crimes committed by 18-24 year olds.

Would he say the same for other demographics that tend to have higher than average crime rates?

We already know that the VPC supports such measures.

SIH has more.

The ATF Nominee (Pay Attention Folks)

Several blogs have noted that Obama's choice for BATFE director, Andrew Travor, is a disaster waiting to happen. Just the fact that the Brady/Goddard Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership is 'applauding' the decision should tell you what this Chicago hacks ideas about guns are.

This is the same agency that's trying to regulate Airsoft guns (like what the country where the UK used to be did), randomly changes its often contradictory and vague rules, and spends millions of your tax dollars on grudges and office furniture.

Throw in a guy who continues the deliberate deceptions about 'assault weapons' w/ a history of gun ban advocacy and you've got your 'hope and change' in a nutshell.

What we'll most likely see are the usual political games played to get him in there. Played and supported by the same people who decried the same games when played by Bush. Just watch.

+1 more

November 16, 2010 (CHICAGO) -- U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean conceded Tuesday night to Republican challenger Joe Walsh in the tightly-fought race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District seat.

Walsh was endorsed by the ISRA and A rated by the NRA (but not endorsed) and GOA.

Bean was endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Ownership, rated D by the NRA and F by the GOA.

That's one more for us folks.

But I'm sure the BC will still claim 'victory'.

Lame Duck

So far nothing untoward has happened in the IL legislature. It was a no net loss or gain for us in relation to firearm rights.

So just to keep things interesting and since I'm busy as hell, here's some 'Best of DOOT':

Hoplophobe Hoops Circa 1970

For Hunters who don't believe they're on the 'list'

Our Community

SAF Membership Specials this weekend.

Via the SAF FB page.

$15 for an annual.

150 for a life membership.

Really folks, take advantage of this. The SAF (along w/ the ISRA) are the ones who brought you McDonald et al. v Chicago.

"The above offers are valid until Midnight, November 14th, 2010. "

The Next Generation of Gun Banners

Colin Goddard, VT survivor, has decided to take his victimization to the next level. Instead of just allowing himself to be defenseless, he is now Asst. Director of Legislation for the Brady Campaign. Dedicated to ensuring as many others are as defenseless against psychopaths as he was.

No mention in the article of course that said psycho jumped through all the proposed hoops, multiple background checks, waiting periods, etc.

Never let a good tragedy go unexploited for cheap political gain, right?

Since few people remember (or care) who Jim Brady is, are they going to rename their group (known long ago as Handgun Control Inc.) to the Goddard Campaign?

Note: Kaveman reminded me he expected something like this.

Taking Responsibility

East St. Louis is the rotten crotch of Illinois.

Their gov't is incompetent, their police has been gutted to a skeleton force and those that are left either incapable or unwilling to deal w/ the rampant crime making the city one of the worst places in the state to live outside of certain neighborhoods in Chicago (who face the exact same problems).

John R. and Kurt H. have both written posts showing that the people have had enough and are taking measures into their own hands.

Were they to listen to the Mayor (and others like him) however as well as Josh Sugarmann of the VPC, they would be told they would be better off relying on the police since they might hurt themselves if they pick up a gun.

We've Seen This Pattern Before

Japete, AKA BC/Joyce Boardmember Joan Peterson, seems to be following in the footsteps of the old BC blog and Robyn Ringler.

Step 1) Start blog to push gun control.
Step 2) Get surprised by the fact pro-rights individuals outnumber PuSH'ers.
Step 3) Start randomly 'moderating' comments.
Step 4) Complain about threats and harassment.
Step 5) 'Reasoned Discourse'.

Now all we need to do is set up the pool to see how long it takes.

UPDATE: She's being 'advised' to delete some of her previous statements and to not engage us.

Won't be long now folks.

More Anti-Gun Math: More Equals Less

As much as she states she's not writing as an official spokesthing for the Brady Bunch or Joyce Foundation, Joan Peterson is still a board member of both organizations.

A recent pearl of 'wisdom':

This is why we need a national law to require background checks on all gun sales at gun shows so that a state with looser laws doesn't end up providing the guns to people in a state with stronger laws. Indiana, for example, or Missouri, do not have nearly the strict laws as Illinois.

OK. Let's take a look at the BATFE numbers for 2009. Remember that Illinois has closed the 'gun show loophole' and has full firearm licensing.

Illinois recoveries: 3,555
Indiana recoveries: 1020
Missouri recoveries: 136

Hmm. Indiana actually scored HIGHER on the Brady Ranking than Missouri as does Wisconsin which accounted for 236 recoveries.

It sure looks like vicinity to Chicago correlates more to crime recoveries than 'strong' firearm laws.

So just like they lie when trying to pass stricter laws in Illinois, they'll lie about Illinois when trying to pass national laws.

46% = a 'Strong Mandate'?

Il Gov. Quinn, who won the election by less than 1/2 of a percent and less than half the voting population, considers his win a 'strong mandate' to screw us on tax increases.

Seriously, what world is this man living in?

You know what? I hope he gets his tax hike.

Why?

Because then everyone who voted for him to 'save the children' can watch that money be squandered just like the rest of the money the state gouges from the people as they drive us deeper into debt.

And yeah, I'll say "I told you so".