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'King of Pop' Converting to Islam?

2006-03-07T17:26:00.000-08:00

Maybe, according to Daniel Pipes. Just between you and me, they can have him.

Why Jimmy Carter Needs To Shut Up

2006-02-10T11:22:00.000-08:00

Jimmy Carter's surveillance/wire tapping comment, made while addressing the attendees of the Coretta Scott King memorial service, was surely a left-handed (pun appropriate, but not intended) shot at the Bush administration. Tossing protocol to the wind, Carter's game for taking cheap shots at a sitting president, but he seems to forget his own role in the turmoil we now find ourselves in. You will recall that one of the high profile events of the Carter administration was the Iran Hostage affair. If Carter was one third the president he should have been (or the left claims he was), Iran would have been dealt with summarily and conclusively for taking US diplomats and military personnel hostage (an act of war). If the situation was addressed as it should have been, with the full weight of the US military, something tells me we wouldn't be groping around in a post 9-11 world worrying about dirty bombs, an 'addiction' to Middle East oil or the cartoon-hedeen. If I were Jimmy Carter, I'd keep my big mouth shut about wire taps and hope that history didn't catch up with me until after Alzheimer's did.

The American Indian ... arsonist?

2006-02-07T12:58:00.000-08:00

Hmmm.

Ok this is pretty funny. One of the most enduring myths in America is that the Native American Indian lived in beatific harmony with nature. In reality the American Indian used fire to reshape the land and burn forests down to the ground to support the vast herds of wild buffalo.

Jonah Goldberg at NationalReview.com Link

An interesting article covering this subject. Link

Excuse me while I laugh.

Carter's Revenge

2006-02-07T12:50:00.000-08:00

Hmmm.

Seems that Jimmy "What hostages?" Carter's son, Jack Carter, is now going to enter into Congressional politics.

I'd add some humorous and sarcastic comments but frankly I don't think I can top that statement.

“to hell with them hawks”

2006-02-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

Hmmm.

Rich Lowry of NationalReview.com has an interesting angle on what might become the post-Bush foreign policy.

Link

Essentially what he describes are hawks that no longer believe that Arab or muslim democracy is really something that can be implemented on a wide scale. Either a lack of belief or perhaps a lack of zeal. I think it's clear that Iraq has sapped the will of many pro-Invasion Americans. Not because of the terrorism that still happens in Iraq but because even after all of the sacrifices and the incredible amounts of money spent much of Iraq and the muslim world continues to be a pustulant cesspit.

Frankly it's clear that the next two years will determine the post-Bush foreign policy. If Iraq can be turned around then perhaps there won't be a complete abandonment of a foreign policy based on creating democracies in the muslim world. But my estimate is that most people are just sick and tired of bleeding for muslims.

It's time that either muslims stood up and started acting like adults and dealing with their problems or it's becoming clear that it's time to stop the nation-building and being the nation-destroying.

An interesting military weapons concept

2006-02-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hmmm.

1. Electromagnetic railguns are the projectile weapons of the future.

Normal chemical propellant based weapons are limited to the maximum expansion rate of the burning propellant. This can be increase by injection of plasma and other artifices, but the upper limit on velocity isn't all that much higher than what we've achieved already.

2. Rockets are very useful, but very very expensive in many ways.

One major expense is the propellant which not only has to accelerate the warhead but also the propellant itself.

3. Railguns can scale upwards pretty effectively.

This upwards scaling can either be in terms of the weight of the projectile or the maximum velocity/energy of the projectile. So the railgun could scale upwards in the diameter of the gun bore or in the overall length of the gun itself.

4. GPS and inertial guidance systems already allow projectiles to achieve incredible accuracy.

5. A large fixed installation based in Montana or Colorado would be easier to build, maintain and use than ad hoc installations all over the world.

6. There is a push in the military to reduce potential casualties by replacing humans with robotics.

...

Frankly I think the next major weapons system is going to be an intercontinental railgun. By building a large-scale railgun with a very long gun tube it would be possible to launch 250lb SDB GPS guided munitions across intercontinental distances.

The advantage of this kind of system is that it's extremely efficient. Rather than expending an enormous amount of energy to move an aircraft, manned or UAV, to a drop point, only the munition itself is sent. With this sort of system a massive rate of fire could be achieved and highly disparate bombing missions could be completed simultaneously. Another interesting factor is a ToT (Time on Target) mission utilising such an intercontinental railgun system. By launching GPS guided munitions on specific trajectories and at specific velocities, it would be possible to time the impacts so that a multitude of such munitions would either impact simultaneously or in specifically timed pattern.

Another important factor is that such a weapons system wouldn't require the permission of potentially hostile nations to the emplacement and use of local airfields. While airfields will continue to be necessary in the future, by implementing one or more intercontinental railguns it would be possible to have both the advantages of bomb laden aircraft and artillery, yet without many of the disadvantages of both.

It's an interesting concept.

Iran. What to do. What to do.

2006-01-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

Hmmm.

Iran is in the news lately because the combination of a fruitcake pro-apocalypse nuke wielding madman and .... well. You don't really need to combine that with anything to really make for bad news. So far the substantial number of possible solutions haven't really thrilled me. Most involve either lying supine and waiting for the inevitable attack or doing something even more silly.

But there actually *is* a solution. The key point is to look back at history to the Iran-Iraq War, and the nearly non-existant Iranian domestic economy and just where the oil is in Iran.

To address each point. The Iran-Iraq War came about because Saddam Hussein want to take over the Iranian oil fields and consolidate his control over the more significant sources of Middle East oil. Saddam was also of the opinion, right or wrong, that the Iranian oil fields were actually drawing oil from underneath Iraq. So Saddam instigated a terrible decades long war between Iran and Iraq that saw huge population losses and the widespread use of chemical warfare and human wave attacks. At the end of the War, which was a draw, the Iraqi economy and military was a shambles and the Iranians were fielding "soldiers" who were as young as 13 years old.

The Iranian domestic economy is largely non-existant due to massive corruption, overregulation and mis-management. Additionally the Iranian economy couldn't recover from the debacle of the Iran-Iraq War because so many men had died or were maimed, there simply weren't enough workers available. In essence what domestic economy exists does so either because of corruption that allows it to flourish or because it's a Black Market economy. In some reports the unemployment rate hovers somewhere around 35%-45% though it's probable that nobody, even the Iranian government, doesn't really know how many aren't working. In an economy with high corruption or very strict government regulations many people will prefer to work on a cash basis and thus elude government tracking.

The major Iranian oil fields, production equipment, refineries and export facilities are located in southwest Iran, right next to Iraq. This was one of the reasons why Saddam invaded Iran; to capture the Iranian oil fields and take over their income. And this is the Achilles Heel of Iran.

If the US military were to invade Iran one strategy could be to simply take and control the oil fields. Continue to operate the oil fields at market prices but deposit all funds into a *non-UN* controlled fund to be turned over to the *new* Iranian government once one comes into being. In the meantime it won't matter how deep or how many nuclear facilities Iran has. Without a steady infow of money from oil sales Iran will have to shut them down. Even if Iran is able to survive for a time on financial reserves continuing to fund these nucelar research operations will simply drain their reserves even faster. And with no domestic or international economy, apart from oil sales, to speak of, there aren't any other sources for Iran to tap.

Take the oil, deposit the revenues, put Iran on an allowance.

The only reason that Iran has the ability to fund this sort of nonsense is because of oil, and nothing else. Remove oil from the equation and Iran will either collapse of it's own accord or it will have to acommodate a serious resolution to this issue. And the Iranian government collapsing is entirely possible. Much of the government's domestic control comes from paid thugs who keep locals in order. The key word is "paid". With significantly reduced income the Iranian government will find it harder and harder to continue operating as it has been. The reduction in income will also severely impact Iran's ability to purchase foreign help, political or military.

All in all it sounds workable. Just as long as we don't turn it into Oil-For-Food2.

Gun Rights Round-Up ~ New Years Edition

2006-01-01T07:19:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everybody! Let's start things off by having a look at one of my favorite glaring examples of gun control stupidity: Canada

As Canadian liberal pols are poised to waste more money on advancing their failed gun control state, they've also adopted a new and novel slogan: Blame America

Gosh, I really hope they didn't have to pay Mike Moore a consulting fee for that one.

OK, moving from one freak show to another... MTV: Is MTV fair to gun owners?? Apparently not without the liberal sub-text.
MTV is banned in my house, so I didn't see the show (personally, I blame MTV for the fact that American youth culture resembles the 8th Circle of Hell and IMHO, the sooner this 'network' is forced into chapter 11, the better).

Paul McCartney's source for animal activism: Bambi!?!?
OK, so you predicate your activism on a cartoon? Too many drugs, Paul... too many drugs.

Back to reality, here is a very interesting concealed carry dialogue. It illustrates how the rank-and-file lack a substantive grasp of the concepts of self-protection and self -empowerment. Who needs Tony Robbins when we have Sam Colt???

Since I understand the modus operandi of the Bolshevik mainstream media, it never surprises me when the isolated school or place-of-employment shooting grabs national headlines while at the same time, the common occurrence of armed citizens acting in their own self-defense isn't worth mentioning outside the local scope. So, for the troglodytes who still don't get it, for the liberal social-istas who want to disarm us and for the simple-minded 'centerists' who think shotguns for trap & skeet are OK, but handguns should be outlawed, there are these real news headlines:

Robbery Victim Shoots Suspect

Gas Station Clerk Shoots, Kills Robbery Suspect

Man Held in Burglary

Homeowner Shoots Suspect in Home Invasion

Homeowner Fires Shots, Foiling Burglary Attempt

Citizens Help Catch Bank Robber

Police Say Homeowner Shot One, Others Scatter

Shootout Kills Man, Wounds Two Deputies

Two Men Wounded in Home Invasion

A Case of Life or Self-Defense

(hat-tip, Evan Nappen)

As you read these articles, you begin to realize the logical conclusion: the ability to arm ourselves results in the ability to protect ourselves. The underlying message being that while citizens are rightfully able to bear arms, we then become law enforcement resources when we chose to do so.

meanwhile, stuff like this is never reported.

Finally, lets check in with the second amendment for a little perspective.

Weekend Gun Rights Round-Up

2005-12-16T09:12:00.000-08:00

Hunters & Anti-Hunters: While Canadian Enviro-weenies are busy buying up huge tracts of land in order to deny resources to hunters, American hunters are credited with helping save what was thought to be an extinct species.

In other Great White North news: Rank-and-file Canadians know gun control BS when they hear it.

More-on New Orleans: Crimestoppers Inc. has offered a reward for any of the 600 odd firearms looted during the hurricanes. We all know how effective buy-back schemes are, but here's a suggestion – how about offering a reward for the looters??

Tin Foil Hat Alert: Seattle Chief-of-Police really likes gun-control, but can't control his own piece. Read the whole thing.

and what the heck is Bush thinking???

MSM Misleads on Australian Confrontations??

2005-12-14T09:59:00.000-08:00

Big-lib-media would have you believe the recent public troubles in Australia were caused by skin heads or neo-Nazis, but Tim Blair (page down to 'FARE ENOUGH') provides a very interesting perspective on the Australian 'race attacks'. Could it be that it was only a matter of time before Australians responded?

Time To Turn Up The Heat

2005-12-14T09:57:00.000-08:00

Publish the Barrett report now.

Now This Is What We Need To See More Of...

2005-12-14T04:40:00.000-08:00

Iraqi voter Betty Dawisha has some travel suggestions for the leftist lemming lobby. Good advice. In fact, she would make an excellent replacement for one of the worthless RINOs who do nothing but bring the party down (McCain, Bloomberg, etc...).

Gun Control Round Up

2005-12-10T05:26:00.000-08:00

Toronto mayor wants total ban on all handguns. Chanting the all-too-familiar liberal elite mantra 'handguns kill people', as if some supernatural force is able to possess my Model 1911 and cause it to hop down the street shooting innocent bystanders all by itself, mayor Miller blunders forth seemingly oblivious to one of the reasons the liberals just lost power in Canada. Read the whole article. This related article, convinces me that Canadian politicians need two things: a mirror and a good psychiatrist.

Update

Canadians weigh in here, here and here.

LA County Sheriffs Department embarks on gun-return taxation scheme. It's going to cost you over 50 bucks to get your 'seized' firearm back - even if legally owned and not associated with a crime. Looks like revenue generation trumps the Second Amendment and private property rights.

"I would say it's communism," said Gene Fister, 70. "But taking something that belongs to someone else and charging them to get it back -- it's worse. It's stealing."

... you can say that again.

And for anybody that still doesn't get it, the Second Amendment 'means what is says'.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2005-11-23T06:14:00.000-08:00

While ivory tower morons like this are busy demonizing the early colonists, it should be noted that things weren't all peace & love & let's all sing prior to the 'European invasion'. Quite to the contrary, Native American tribes were busy killing each other off with inter-tribal warfare and torture long before 'the white man' arrived on the scene. Forcing their captives to each their own flesh as it was cut from their bodies, skinning alive, burning alive and being staked to the ground so that forest critters could eat you alive are just a few examples of the unique and creative agonies they customarily visited upon each other. Revenge killing was common, slavery was widespread and inter-tribal warfare was perpetual. And yet our delusional, arrogant and deceptive friends on the left would have you believe that the trouble all started when white people arrived. I would venture to say that the European arrival in North America helped bring all these barbaric practices to an end. Lord knows how many Native American lives were saved by the arrival of our forefathers. That's just one more reason to have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

(hat tip: Michelle Malkin)

There Are Gun Statistics...

2005-11-22T08:40:00.000-08:00

... and there are gun statistics as reported by NPR. I guess nobody at NPR ever heard the old Yiddish proverb about a half-truth being a whole lie.

Questions Muslims Need To Answer

2005-11-18T03:38:00.000-08:00

Here are the five questions non-Muslims would like answered...

And while CAIR is busy compiling the answers to those questions, perhaps the New York Times, Washington Post, Reuters, AP, ABC, CBS and NBC can explain why they failed to report about twelve Christian churches burned, desecrated and/or looted by Muslims during the past two weeks worth of rioting in France?

I'm Done

2005-11-10T04:22:00.000-08:00

OK, the Arctic Drilling cave-in was the last straw for me. I hereby resign from the Republican Party and declare myself a member of the Constitution Party. I can no longer support an organization doesn't take what's right for the country seriously.

What Have We Learned?

2005-11-10T04:15:00.000-08:00

The NJ election is providing ample fodder for MSM theory mill - which generally touts the results as both Democrat mandates and the beginning of the end of Republican Congressional control. It may very well signal the end of Republican majorities, but it is certainly not a Democrat mandate. To understand what it all means, all one needs to do is look at voter turn-out. Not only did independents stay home, but Republicans didn't even turn out for Forester. Why not? Because he was an unremarkable one-trick-pony who was incapable of energizing the base and he refused to articulate on issues that are important to that base. Unlike NJ Republicans, NJ Democrats vote party over principal every time and this is a winning combination when Republicans field weak candidates (Forester) or deny party support to strong ones (Schundler). No, the NJ (and Virginia) elections weren't Democrat mandates: they were Republican mandates. Signals to the party that if they don't get it together on the issues (War On Terror, immigration, spending, tax reform, etc.) and go on the offensive against militant socialist Democrats in Congress, they can expect big looses in '06 and '08. I'm not optimistic...

I'm Very Disappointed Today...

2005-10-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

... not because 'Scooter' Libby was indicted, but because Joe Wilson wasn't.

Hideki Tojo & Al Franken...

2005-10-26T06:18:00.000-07:00

Separated At Birth??

Boycott Bond

2005-10-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

Well, the new 'Bond' is already sounding as inane as the moonbatista he replaced.

I hate handguns. Handguns are used to shoot people and as long as they are around, people will shoot each other.

Let's see, he hates guns because people shoot each other with them, but he's more than willing to assume the role of a character who spends half his time shooting people with guns. Oh, brother. Did this guy's parents have any kids that lived? No more 007 films for me. Not until they find a Bond who isn't a talking point with a $200 haircut.

The Other UN Scandal

2005-10-21T10:03:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest on the latest (and widely unreported) UN scandal. It's widely unreported because Tom DeLay's mug shot is so much more important to the MSM than covering the rampant and mass scale corruption that seems to emanate from every crack and orifice in this 'esteemed world body'.

Good Sense On Guns

2005-10-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

Demonstrating a clarity that is obviously lacking from their uptown MSM colleagues, this New York Sun piece represents one of the most rational articles on the subject of gun control that I've ever seen from a NY paper. Regarding the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, the editorial notes:

...if the liberal press starts caterwauling about a shield law for the gun makers, bear in mind that the press is up on Capitol Hill right now, asking for a shield law of its own - under the same Bill of Rights that covers the gun makers.

UN Seeking to Abridge 2nd Amendment

2005-10-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

Well, once again the UN is working hard to deny Americans their rights acknowledged under the US Constitution. This speaks to four issues: 1/ It proves the UN, in all it's corrupt arrogance, doesn't care about the civil rights of citizens of sovereign nations. 2/ It illustrates how the UN, through it's manipulation of the treaty clause (Article VI, Clause 2), seeks to impose it's will on the citizens of the United States and the world in general. 3/ It demonstrates the need for the US to immediately withdraw from the UN and evict these presumptuous international squatters from the Manhattan real estate they currently occupy. 4/ It proves why the treaty clause is in serious need of revision. We need to get the heck out of the UN and get the UN the heck out of here. Then we need to insure that the treaty clause cannot be used to force unacceptable international will down our throats.

Stabbed Over Beer

2005-10-07T06:17:00.000-07:00

Unbelievable. Two Mexican illegal immigrants stab a guy over a 12-pack of Corona. Of course, you have to read between the lines to determine that these two beer-banditos are illegals. Crime perpetrated by illegals is on the rise like no other crime wave in modern American memory, and our government not only does nothing, but actually encourages more illegal immigration.

Update

I e-mailed Margaret Bonafide of the Asbury Park Press and asked her why she neglected to come right out and say the two perps were illegal immigrants. After all, it was deemed important enough to report on the brand of (Mexican) beer involved. So far, no response from Ms. Bonafide.

Why Liberals Love Gun Control

2005-10-06T07:32:00.000-07:00

I loved this therealitycheck.org article because it discusses the framer's original intent as well as early, fundamentally flawed attempts at gun control and how the same flawed mindset is at work today.

'The goal of gun control is not to actually control guns and make the world a safer place, but to control people'.

Yes, and the Brady Bunch knows it. IANSA knows it. Schumer, Boxer, Feinstein, Kerry, Clinton... they all know it too.

Piglet Banned in Britain?

2005-10-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

Talk about political correctivism run amok! Relapsed Catholic provides all the germane details and links. Also go there to join the 'Free Piglet' campaign. Until further notice, I've removed my standard page image of 'Old Abe', the Civil War mascot of the 8th Wisconsin and have replaced it with the graphic from Benjamin Hoff's 'The Te of Piglet'. A book no doubt also banned for fear of upsetting Islamic sensibilities. Oink this, pal.

Code Punked

2005-10-03T05:48:00.000-07:00

Can you say tipping point?

Gun Rights: The Native-American Perspective

2005-09-30T07:44:00.000-07:00

Liberal arts professor, columnist and member of the Comanche Nation David Yeagley speaks to the validity of the 2nd amendment from the Native-American viewpoint. Faux-Cherokee Ward Churchill should be as honest.

Next Supreme Court Nomination: We're Watching....

2005-09-30T05:02:00.000-07:00

While Roberts prepares to be sworn in, President Bush's next SCOTUS nomination is already boning up to be an interesting event. However, his decision will determine much more than a potential replacement for O'Connor. Huge numbers of the active conservative base will be watching very closely. If he selects Edith Jones or Janice Rogers Brown, he'll win back support from conservatives who are disappointed with his poor immigration performance and penchant for out of control spending. If he chooses an unacceptable candidate, like his buddy Alberto Gonzales, it will signal the beginning of the end of conservative support for the GOP and perhaps lead to big losses in '06. NOTE TO GOP: don't say you weren't warned.

Update

Bush's choice of Harriet Miers to replace SDO absolutely sucks. In fact, it's just about as bad a choice as this.

Blanco Gets A Pass

2005-09-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

Yep, Blanco gets a pass from senate Republicans on Katrina. This is just one reason why I'm leaving the Republican Party. Or perhaps more accurately, I'm not leaving the party, the party is leaving me.

Katrina's Lesson

2005-09-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Erich Pratt makes the case for one of Katrina's most valuable lessons. As the amazingly obtuse NOLA city administrators were forced to learn, you can't prevent people from providing for their own defense.

Free Speech Pledge

2005-09-23T03:58:00.000-07:00

If the FEC makes rules that limit my First Amendment right to express my opinion on core political issues, I will not obey those rules. Constitutional Conservative proudly presents 'the bird' to McCain-Feingold.

Sen. Chuck Schumer: Identity Thief?

2005-09-22T11:12:00.000-07:00

I've always held the opinion that Chuck Schumer is one of the smarmiest scoundrels in modern politics. Michelle Malkin outlines the most up-to-date info on the developing story.

Pack Your Bags, Bette. There's A World Full Of Other Places To Live Out There...

2005-09-21T09:55:00.000-07:00

Has-been Bette Midler, John Kerry fund-raiser, hopeless liberal and champion of the stupid, unleashed quite a tirade in the direction of the current administration while speaking at the 'Big Apple to the Big Easy' Katrina benefit concert. I would suggest to moonbat-supreme Midler, who only attracts attention when her name is billed alongside other infinitely more talented performers, that if you are that dissatisfied with the country, please leave. And don't let the door hit you in your adipose rear-end.

'We Are Revolutionaries'

2005-09-21T03:31:00.000-07:00

Charley Reese articulates the meaning of the Constitution in less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee. This is what schools don't teach, liberals can't comprehend and politicians don't want you to know. MUST READ!!!

Guard The Borders Blogburst

2005-09-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

Euphoricreality hits on one of the 'unintended consequences' of Katrina. And the article doesn't mention that a large number of Border Patrol agents were pulled from their regular duty and reassigned to the areas hit by Katrina (a move that was heavily advertised on the MSM...). I would be curious to know how much this move has increased the usual percentage of illegal entry?

Mayor Bright Has The Right Idea

2005-09-16T11:55:00.000-07:00

Montgomery Alabama mayor Bobby Bright makes no apologies for his comments regarding firearms.

In my opinion, people need to buy a weapon, buy a gun, educate themselves on how to use that gun and they need to use that weapon to protect themselves from the criminal element out there, I will not back away from that concept. It is a sensitive issue. It is simply me as the mayor wanting and caring enough about our citizens here to tell them this may be the best way they can help us protect themselves.

This is especially so, since law enforcement is not legally responsible for public safety.

Hi.

2005-09-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

Hi.

I was invited to blog on Mark's blog here so let's see just how much trouble I can make.

New Orleans Gun Confiscations Creating More Victims?

2005-09-14T18:26:00.000-07:00

Perhaps it is. Looks like New Orleans can't get anything right. The only way this city will really recover is if they get rid of this incompetent troglodyte of a mayor. Then ditch the incompetent governor.

'Crescent of Embrace'???

2005-09-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

I just picked up on this via Michelle Malkin's blog. Didn't anybody pick up on the crescent/Islam relationship? Didn't this occur to any of the victim's family members? Even if it's an accident, I don't think this design is acceptable.

Update

Here is a follow-up to the above captioned article (yeah, I was 'interviewed'). OK, let me see if I have this straight: a design firm creates a memorial that they know will be open to public interpretation and scrutinized for everything from esthetics to a 'deeper meaning'. Then the architects are surprised when some people interpret the design as an Islamic crescent? Then the apparent solution is simply call it something other than a 'crescent' and the problem will go away? Interesting. Tom Sokolowski, a Stage II jury member and director of the Andy Warhol Museum, seems to think that those who see the Islamic symbolism and are offended by it are "delusional" and that "To take this small-minded, bigoted view is disgusting and repellent." So Tom, according to you, art is interpretive as long as it's your interpretation and anything deviating from your view is crazy, stupid, racist and otherwise unacceptable? Hey Tom, the dry cleaners just called... your Brown Shirt is ready.

UN Smack Down

2005-09-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

The latest installment of the Volcker report doesn't pull any punches with regard to the responsibility for the Oil For Food scam. Don't think for a second that 'Oil For Food' is by any means unique among the UN's multitude of ongoing 'programs'. If not for the invasion of Iraq, Oil For Food would have gone unnoticed and the UN bureau-hacks would be lining their pockets to this very minute.

Cars Kill More Cops Than Guns

2005-09-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

... and SAF wonders where's Ted Kennedy and why isn't he demanding tort litigation against auto makers the same way he's advocating law suits against firearms manufacturers? My statement is, as always, 'more people have been killed by Ted Kennedy's car than my gun'.

Home Defenders

2005-09-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

More armed homeowner coverage...

New Orleans: A Wakeup Call For Anti-Gunners

2005-09-05T06:01:00.000-07:00

In the wake of Katrina, the MSM is long on Bush-blaming, but short on substantive analysis. This provides the best post-Katrina advice I seen so far. Item 6 deserves special mention:

6. When politicians tell you that only law enforcement and police should own guns in today's "modern society", tell them to go to hell... or New Orleans. There's no difference between either at this point in time.

New Orleans Citizens Defending Themselves

2005-09-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

Here is the first reference I've been able to find regarding New Orleans citizens forced to rely on themselves for their own protection. When your city is in chaos, a quarter of the police force has deserted and nobody from the state or local governments are anywhere, what else can the residents of New Orleans do but fall back on the second amendment?

How Often Do Americans Use Guns For Defensive Purposes?

2005-09-01T19:46:00.000-07:00

Larry Elder answers the question ‘How often do Americans use guns for defensive purposes’? He provides the sort of substantive evidence that is characteristically absent from the works of the oft-fictitious Michael Moore.

Navy Will Keep Prayer Traditions

2005-09-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

Unlike their buckling Air Force colleagues, the US Naval Academy has told the ACLU to take a hike by declining to remove their prayer tradition, which pre-dates the Civil War. Good. It's about time. And until the ACLU is totally outlawed, anything that they don't like is a good thing in my book.

Concealed-Carry Saves Life in NM

2005-08-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks to concealed-carry, an innocent woman is still alive and a would-be murderer isn't. Too bad that balance isn't struck more often.

Canada's Fashion Police

2005-08-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

Looks like Toronto cops have enough time on their hands to worry about the attire choice of some Canadian kids. Geez, don't they have donut shops up there??

More Abuse of Power In New Jersey

2005-08-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

God help you if you leave your dog in the car while you run into the store. I'm generally anti-litigation, but in this case I hope this woman sues the living tar out of everybody involved.

Memo To Illegals: Break The Law, Get Rewarded

2005-08-24T05:57:00.000-07:00

This is absolutely disgusting. At least it clearly illustrates the unequivocal need to smash illegal immigration, dismantle tort law and put judicial impeachment apparatus in place all at the same time.

'Penguins' Beat 'Bowling'

2005-08-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

'March Of The Penguins' has already grossed more than Michael Moore's flagship work of fiction 'Bowling For Columbine'. So, Michael... how does it feel to be out-performed by a bunch of stinky, flightless birds?????

Sick & Tired of Cindy Sheehan?

2005-08-18T06:12:00.000-07:00

I know I am. But I'll start off by emphasizing that my support for the military is total and without question and the death of any person serving in the armed forces is a loss not only for the family, but for all of us.

I've left this story alone until now, but now I have to get this out of my system. As regards Cindy Sheehan... let's face it, she's an activist (the Birkenstocks give her away), she was an activist long before her son went to Iraq and I suspect he joined the army in the first place to get the heck away from her. Her husband has very recently filed for divorce (he's a saint for sticking with her this long) and her family has gone out of their way to voice their opposition to her. “This country is not worth dying for” - Cindy's own words reveal her activism and the media's canine subservience to the 'Cindy Sheehan story' has enabled her to use the death of her own son to advance her activism. With the usual suspects of the left falling in line behind her, checkbooks in hand and with the full weight of their useful idiot membership to bear, the nation and the world will be forced to endure the incessant drone of Vietnam comparisons, 'Bush Lied' chants and renditions of 'Imagine' that have the physical effects of a dose of Ipecac. I said it before and I'll say it again: you can say you support the troops all you want, but you can't support the troops and not support the mission. By doing so, you become a willing tool of the enemy (Islamic terrorism, in this case). Mrs. Sheehan may not be strapping explosives to herself, but as far as Bin Laden is concerned, what she is doing is the next best thing.

Gun Rights 'At Issue' In The UN

2005-08-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

American gun owners need to be very aware of the ongoing UN efforts to abridge the second amendment. In this respect, Senator Vitter's Second Amendment Protection Act of 2005 deserves every measure of our support. In reading the Newhouse article, the arguments presented by the anti-rights groups are full of the usual truck-sized holes, but one in particular is worth mentioning here:

Wendy Cukier, president of Canada's Coalition to End Gun Violence, said the issue is a priority to the United States' northern and southern neighbors because 80 percent of gun crimes committed in Mexico and 50 percent in Canada involve guns that originated in the United States. Strong gun control laws in Mexico and Canada, she said, are being undermined by lax laws in the United States.

"The United States never hesitates to impose standards on other countries: pushing Canada to strengthen its border controls in the fight on terrorism and for Mexico and Central American countries to reduce the flow of drugs north across the border," Cukier said. "But it won't take steps to reduce the flow of guns outside the United States, and that's a big problem in Canada and Mexico."

Really Ms. Cukier? Not according to this article:

Mexico’s strict gun control laws are contributing to an illegal gun market and easier access to weapons, according to U.S. law enforcement officials that are close observers of a recent upswing in border violence.

So, as observed by real law enforcement officers who track this activity for a living, it's the oppressive gun control that's actually to blame for the increase in crime. But I suppose you'd like us to ignore law enforcement studies and accept the word of the UN and their anti-rights bed mates instead? Would that be the 'Oil For Food Scandal' UN or the 'UN Sex Abuse Scandal' UN? Oh, I forgot... it's all the same UN! And would that be the same anti-rights groups that promised British gun owners that their legally owned firearms were not in danger of confiscation?? Hmmmm....

Toronto Mayor: "There's No Reason To Own A Gun"

2005-08-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

Mayor Miller thinks there's no reason to have a gun in the home. In the immortal words of Moe from the Three Stooges... 'think again, porcupine'. Ahh, but why should the good mayor let facts get in the way of advancing his socialist agenda or pandering to his liberal voter base?

It Seems Kofi Has A Sense Of Humor...

2005-08-16T06:11:00.000-07:00

...one has to assume, unless you're a big enough turnip to believe this. Talk about the chief rat doubling the guard on the cheese...

Able Danger & Sandy Berger?

2005-08-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

Three guesses as to what was on those documents that found their way into Sandy Berger's pants...

Democrat Shenanigans In NJ

2005-08-10T06:10:00.000-07:00

For this reason, every single elected Democrat in New Jersey should be arrested and investigated (in that order). Geez, this place is a mess.

Stupid Name Change Tricks

2005-08-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

Moronic nonsense like this is why I'm finding it harder and harder to support President Bush. First, it's the War On Terror (what it really is), now it's Global Struggle Against Violent Extremism. Next it'll be New Global Struggle Against Violent Extremism, and finally Global Struggle II. Tell you what, if Rove is the brain behind this little semantic circle jerk, for once I'll have to agree with the Democrats in believing that he needs to be fired.

Mainstream Media's Anti-Gun Bias

2005-07-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Howard Nemerov exposes the anti-gun bias of MSNBC and AP. I'll have to file this under my 'who would of thought?' category.

Zell Miller's Common Sense

2005-07-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

In discussing senate bill S.397 (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act), Senator Miller articulates with a clarity that is rare among his former colleagues in Washington.

CAFTAs Dirty Little Secret

2005-07-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Since we seem to be charging full-steam-ahead into CAFTA, it should be interesting to note the tiny little detail the media and politicians aren't talking about. Tim Bolen explains how section six of CAFTA will effectively destroy DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994). Unless section six is removed from CAFTA, every person in the US who wants to take vitamins or natural supplements will require a prescription from a doctor. Bad for the consumer, bad for the alternative health industry, bad for the economy.

Not A Good Way To Start Off Your New Democracy...

2005-07-27T09:10:00.000-07:00

The development of the Iraqi constitution doesn't seem to be off to a good start...

Gun Rights Activist Gets Fired Over His Opinions

2005-07-26T05:52:00.000-07:00

This is absolutely outrageous. Joe Huffman was fired from his position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for nothing more than his 2nd Amendment rights activism. Visit Joe Huffman's web site here for more detail and to contribute to his legal fund. If the legal action against PNNL results in the firing of the staff responsible for his termination, I'll triple my donation.

Chuck Schumer's 'Dumbass Questions'

2005-07-22T08:57:00.000-07:00

'Dumbass questions' are typically asked by dumbass people.

Senatorial Coyotes & The 'Orderly Immigration Act'

2005-07-22T08:55:00.000-07:00

Border Coyotes charge illegal aliens upwards of $10,000 each to get smuggled into the US. If John McCain & Ted Kennedy have their way, the 'Orderly Immigration Act' would allow the 12 million illegal immigrants currently in the US to stay here and get on the fast track to full citizenship for the paltry sum of $2,000 (which is described as a 'fine' for having violated US immigration laws). Lets see....... that's $2,000 x 12 million illegals... Ay, chiwawa! $24,000,000,000!! So, Senate Coyotes McCain & Kennedy and the rest of the open borders junta get to pander to the voting block and grease the skids of big government at the same time!!

UK Government Funded Terrorists?

2005-07-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

As noted by Jihad Watch, it would appear the British government is reaping what it has sowed.

Who's Responsible For Self Protection?

2005-07-13T12:01:00.000-07:00

Wendy McElroy nails it. She articulates what pro-rights advocates have been saying all along. Then she demonstrates how liberal establishment feminists have favored ideology over empowerment and personal security. This is a MUST READ!

Canadian Gun Owners Take Fight To UN

2005-07-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Good for them. But while I admire their tenacity, I can't help but think they are wasting their time.

'Assault Weapons' Banned In Columbus... Again

2005-07-12T09:45:00.000-07:00

Choosing to ignore quantitative data on the failed DC, British and Canadian gun bans, the Columbus City Council has apparently decided third times a charm. I'm always fascinated by people who, when faced with obvious conclusions, run screaming in the opposite direction.

Note to CCC: Operative definition of insanity: "continue to do the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result."

Hey Dick!

2005-07-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

Note to Senator Durbin - Abraham Lincoln had some interesting thoughts for people like you:

"Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs who should be arrested, exiled or hanged"

Hopefully, an arrest will be forthcoming.

Terrorist Bombings In London

2005-07-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

We're all Britons today. And I'll look forward to the day when England presents the bill.

Doh! Canada.....

2005-07-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

Canadians are finally figuring out that gun control has no effect on gun-related deaths. I guess it's too late for that now, eh? Hate to say we told you so.....

Terror-igration?

2005-07-04T05:29:00.000-07:00

Terrorists are filtering into the US and Americans are imperiled every day thanks to the Bush administration's outrageous illegal immigration policy. If one terrorist attack occurs on President Bush's watch, I can almost guarantee a GOP loss in '08.

Why 'ASK'?

2005-06-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

Bob Barr demonstrates how the ASK program is nothing more than another gimmick of the anti-gun lemming lobby.

The Role Of Supreme Court Judges

2005-06-24T10:39:00.000-07:00

"...to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions, a very dangerous doctrine indeed and one which would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy . . . The constitution has erected no such single tribunal, knowing that, to whatever hands confided, with the corruptions of time and party its members would become despots."

President Jefferson, who knew something about the Constitution, tried to warn us about the danger we seem to find ourselves in at the hands of modern-day judges, who apparently know or care little about the Constitution.

Amendment V Out The Window

2005-06-23T12:06:00.000-07:00

It was bad enough when the 1st Amendment got hamstrung by the inane McCain/Feingold Act, but now the Supreme Court has decided to chuck the 5th Amendment too. Where the heck are judicial impeachment processes when you need 'em?

PETA Unplugged

2005-06-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Fewer things give me more amusement than seeing PETA exposed for what they really are. Still, the rank-and-file PETAnista will insist all this is propaganda concocted by the Bush administration at the urging of the pro-animal testing lobby as they fly around in their black helicopters...

~Update~

Town Hall's Debra Saunders provides excellent commentary.

Koran Burning = Hate Crime?

2005-06-20T05:11:00.000-07:00

Somebody left a bag of burnt Korans on the front doorstep of the Islamic Center of Blacksburg, Va and the local police are trying to figure out if it qualifies as a hate crime. Commenting about the burnt books, a member of the center said "It is a shame that people are so ignorant." Interesting... I find myself saying the same thing every time I see an American flag get torched.

~Update~

The WaPo coverage is interesting. "It's hard to see a scenario where it would not be bias-related," said CAIR's Ibrahim Hooper regarding the book burning. So, if Koran burning is bias-related, then so is this, right Ibrahim? WaPo closes with:

...in response to the Blacksburg incident, the Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a statement calling on Americans of all faiths to obtain and read the Koran.

Yeah, right. I'll consider it when CAIR issues a statement calling on all Muslims to respect the Stars & Stripes.

A Silver Star Is Born

2005-06-17T15:01:00.000-07:00

While Congress bloviates on the issue of women in combat, along comes this story and suddenly the wind is gone from the sails of the naysayers. And since the MSM seems to be more interested in the aftermath of the Michael Jackson trial, here is more detail on the action Sgt. Hester and her unit was involved in. Congrats to Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester and the rest of her similarly decorated comrades in the 617th.

Bear Necessities

2005-06-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

You would expect a state like Colorado to have it's share of bear problems, but who would have thought we would have similar discussions in suburban New Jersey? The dynamic is simple. Bears are territorial. The big bears force younger bears out in ever widening circles to find their own digs. This works great in British Columbia, but not in Jersey. The problem is created by the animal rights activists who are in control of NJ wildlife management. By disallowing a bear hunt, the ever-increasing bear population will continue to follow their normal patterns of behavior, thus placing them in close proximity to us and our kids. To say local authorities are unprepared for the inevitable bear encounters is an understatement. Unfortunately, it will take a tragedy to snap wildlife management out of their PETA-induced stupors. Of course by then, it'll be too late.

~Update~

With residential bear 'encounters' on the rise, it seems the DEP is re-thinking it's position on the annual bear hunt. Lets hope the hunt goes back on the calendar before somebody gets mauled in their own back yard.

~Update~

Well, it looks like we're going bear hunting next season. At least for now. Hats off to Bradley Campbell for having the fortitude to admit he was wrong - but under the circumstances, he didn't have any choice. Sure wish the rest of bureaucratic New Jersey was this easily influenced by facts.

~Update~

By the way, just in case you think black bears are cuddly little honey munching fuzz-balls, this might cause you to reconsider.

Mexodus

2005-06-14T04:48:00.000-07:00

Peter Brimelow's Mexican Wave article is a must read. Yet, despite all the facts and overwhelming weight of national will, the administration continues it's dimwitted insistence on amnesties for illegals and incentives for south-of-the-border nations to dump their refuse here. And for what? Brimelow's piece blows the Bush economic argument (the linchpin of the 'guest worker' scheme) out of the water. If there is no economic benefit, what's left? Let me know if you can think of something.

Left Wing Nut-Jobs Strike Again

2005-06-07T14:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I just finished reading the 'Downing Street Memo' (yawn). This is the document viewed by Congressman John Conyers (and 88 other frothing Socialistas) as compelling evidence that 'Bush lied'. Excuse me, but I don't think Congressman Conyers would know compelling evidence if it bit him on the behind. This memo consists of nothing more than third-party iterations (hearsay and totally inadmissible in any court outside of Beijing), and one or two subjects of conjecture like 'it seemed clear...'. At my place of employment, I can concoct a memo that states a coworker claimed to see the CEO arrive for work wearing a chicken suit while dancing a scene from 'Swan Lake'. Amusing, but not worth the paper it's written on. Just like the 'Downing Street Memo'.

A Little Fair Warning...

2005-06-03T21:21:00.000-07:00

Resa LaRu Kirkland just detailed a very sobering letter she received from a Muslim reader. Must Read!

Memorial Day

2005-05-30T08:19:00.000-07:00

Honor the sacrifices and the memory. Don Surber makes a great (and almost universally overlooked) point about Memorial Day.

French Voters In ‘Non’ EU Mode

2005-05-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

I love this! French voters finally got around to letting Jacques (pronounced ‘Jock’ in my house) Chirac know just how they’re starting to feel about him. Chirac noted "Make no mistake, France's decision inevitably creates a difficult context for the defense of our interests in Europe.” Translation: ‘hi, my socialist agenda is screwed, thank you!’ The results of the French vote may have more serious implications for the Cheese-Eating Surrender-Monkey-In-Chief. On Wednesday, the EU ‘Constitution’ (or reasonable facsimile thereof) will be voted on in the Netherlands, where opposition to ratification is even greater than in France. Is Europe finally waking up??

Update On Anti-Gun Dr. Rimsza...

2005-05-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems Dr. Rimsza has an ideological stake in her statement regarding Arizona’s firearms course. She has a history of making anti-gun statements and she’s co-authored at least one article (that I’ve found so far) that tows the typical anti-gun line. In addition, it seems the good doctor really knows how to win friends and influence people over at ASU. I'd say this is just starting to get interesting...

~Update~

It turns out that Dr. Rimsza is not the 'Director' of the Student Health and Wellness Center at ASU and hasn't been for quite some time. In the wake of the flap surrounding her department (see a follow up here), it seems she resigned as a result of the complaints and subsequent investigation. She is currently a co-director at the W. P. Carey School of Business. Co-director? School of Business? Seems like quite step down, don't you think? I wonder how her credentials ended up misrepresented in the Fox News story? Hmmmm.....

Hat-tip to Joe Watson of the Phoenix New Times

Arizona Gun Safety Curriculum Under Fire

2005-05-29T18:28:00.000-07:00

Arizona schools will add a safe firearms handling course into the curriculum. This wonderful idea would give any student who’s inclined to pick up a firearm some background on safe and responsible gun etiquette. But critics like Dr. Mary Rimsza, director of ASU’s Student Health Center, don’t agree. “I'm afraid these programs are really geared more toward increasing peoples interest in guns rather than safety.” But wait just a second, Doc. If you assume that, therefore you also have to assume that sex education classes are really geared more toward increasing people’s interest in sex rather than preventing sexually transmitted disease and unwanted pregnancy, right? But that can't be, since the education establishment is constantly telling us that sex-ed is all about the safety of the students and it’s never about the sex. So why can't a firearms safety course exist solely for the safety of the students? I think perhaps Arizona needs another course of study added. One on how to identify hypocrisy. And it should be mandatory for Dr. Rimsza and the rest of her colleagues in academic snobbery. After all, teaching professionals shouldn't go through life with one foot in their mouths.

Amnesty International: Smoke & Mirrors From The Left

2005-05-26T07:40:00.000-07:00

Well, the latest AI report is out and as usual, it spares no ink on America. In terms of 'human rights', one would think the lives of millions of newly liberated Iraqis and Afghanis would matter more to Amnesty International than the discomfort of a few terrorists held in conditions that are arguably better than those they ever experienced outside of captivity, right? Well, it's no secret that AI is far more concerned with 'human rights abuses' the War On Terror is allegedly causing than the reality of the selective genocide and suffering that came to an end with the destruction of the Hussein regime. It's also no secret that AI, run by leftist activists, collaborates with the most extreme left anti-war organizations out there. The result is an Amnesty International that values it's petty left wing moralism far more than 'human rights'. So, the US is global enemy number-one because of underwear hats at Abu Ghraib and Gitmo Koran-flushing allegations? Give me a break! What happened at Abu Ghraib pales in comparison with most college hazing and Gitmo is a day spa compared to what the detainees are used to living in. I won't bother ridiculing Amnesty International. They do a pretty good job making fools of themselves.

Mullings Nails The 'Moderate Compromise'

2005-05-25T05:11:00.000-07:00

The brilliant Rich Galen is right on point:

It is in the nature of a compromise that neither side gets everything it wants. If one side DOES get everything, they call it by a slightly different name: Victory. The other side calls it "surrender."

Yes, thanks to a small handful of 'Republican' impersonators who conspired to aid and ultimately sided with a tyrannical minority. If only I could harness the energy generated by the founding fathers as they spin in their graves...

Constitutional Option Sell-Out

2005-05-24T07:21:00.000-07:00

Well, chalk another one up in the loss column for Conservative Republicans. BeldarBlog decodes the BS and runs down the RINO who's-who list. And the RNC wonders why Conservatives like me have one foot out of the 'big tent' front flap.

Baldwin Park Analysis

2005-05-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

Team America provides perspective on the ongoing ugliness at Baldwin Park. Take a good, long look. This is 'multi-cultural diversity' at it's twisted best.

Shortell Morally Challenged?

2005-05-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

According to this Sun article, Timothy Shortell is now the chairman of the sociology department at Brooklyn College. Mr. Shortell is the guy who thinks religious people are 'moral retards' (in my humble opinion, the real 'moral retards' are the people who elected him to the board position). As far as Mr. Shortell is concerned, he demonstrates that even if all religious people are moral retards, not all moral retards are religious people.

Galloway Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks

2005-05-18T07:05:00.000-07:00

British political buffoon George Galloway essentially flipped Congress off, while denying any Oil For Food scam pay-offs. If not guilty of any wrong doing, then he'll have no objection to allowing investigators full access to his personal and corporate financial records. That should clear things up in pretty short order. Right, Georgy Boy????

NY Dems Outrage Cuban-Americans

2005-05-17T05:33:00.000-07:00

Leave it to New York Democrats to demonstrate complete contempt and disrespect for Cuban-American activists. Its really no surprise to see Socialistas like Charlie Rangel and his pals on the looser-left actually align with Fidel Castro. I expect nothing less. Mr. Rangel doesn’t think the US Congress gives Castro’s communist regime the ‘respect it deserves’. Sorry Charlie, but a totalitarian socialist government doesn’t deserve our respect and quite frankly, neither do you.

Newsweek Culpable?

2005-05-16T07:07:00.000-07:00

Since we're all abuzz with Newsweek's recent entry into the 'stupid journalism tricks' catagory, not to mention the consequential death and destruction it caused, I wonder if a call will go up for the esteemed magazine to go on trial in the Haige for war crimes? If he's not too busy with Milosovich, maybe Ramsey Clark can step up to the plate for Newsweek.

Condi Rice On Gun Rights

2005-05-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Condi Rice doesn't pull any punches when it comes to her interpretation of the Second Amendment and gun rights. She's absolutely right, of course.

Gun Freedom In North Korean Schools!

2005-05-11T07:46:00.000-07:00

Wow, these North Korean school kids don't realize how much freedom they actually have. Why, if they did this in an American school - they would be pounced on, cuffed, suspended (or expelled), parents charged, etc. Then again, since they're 'shooting' a picture of Bush, maybe not...

Close Your Eyes & Think Of England....

2005-05-10T07:15:00.000-07:00

Not to be outdone by Sweden (RE: the preceding blog), this New York Sun article exposes the the depths to which things are sinking in the UK (courtesy of the disgusting 'Gorgeous' George Galloway and his ilk).