Move along.
Try again tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
More Window Wars
Isn't it interesting that this item didn't make the national press? Perhaps it doesn't fit the journalistic criterion for "News". Dog bites man, and all that.
Pax,
Newbius
Pax,
Newbius
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Comment moderation is now ON
FYI: Going forward (and until further notice), all comments will be moderated prior to publication.
Newbius
Newbius
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Window War
Folks, let me be perfectly clear here. The people of these United States have expressed their opposition to the Obama-Pelosi-Reid agenda. They were mocked, openly scorned, and dismissed.
The people gathered by thethousands millions around the country on 4/15/09 and 9/12/09, and then again on the Capitol steps last weekend. They were mocked, openly scorned, and dismissed.
When the people shout from the rooftops that they do not want what their electedrepresentatives Masters are doing, they should be heeded. Instead, they are mocked, openly scorned, and dismissed.
So, for those who call for the same tactics to be used, via the political process - the soapbox, and the ballot box; and, when those tactics yield the same results as before, I ask you: "What is next"?
Surely the message must be heard at some point, right? Well, it is obvious to me that the message IS being heard. It is just that the message is unwelcome to the collectivists and do-gooders and Marxists in charge right now. The MESSAGE is being mocked, openly scorned, and dismissed.
After all, they WON, right? Forget that pesky Constitution.
With the above the state of affairs currently in the United States, I pose the question: How would you change your message delivery such that it bears consideration? I am open to suggestions. I do not condone breaking windows, but neither will I condemn it.
In truth, a brick through glass is far preferable than a brick of brass.
Pax,
Newbius
The people gathered by the
When the people shout from the rooftops that they do not want what their elected
So, for those who call for the same tactics to be used, via the political process - the soapbox, and the ballot box; and, when those tactics yield the same results as before, I ask you: "What is next"?
Surely the message must be heard at some point, right? Well, it is obvious to me that the message IS being heard. It is just that the message is unwelcome to the collectivists and do-gooders and Marxists in charge right now. The MESSAGE is being mocked, openly scorned, and dismissed.
After all, they WON, right? Forget that pesky Constitution.
With the above the state of affairs currently in the United States, I pose the question: How would you change your message delivery such that it bears consideration? I am open to suggestions. I do not condone breaking windows, but neither will I condemn it.
In truth, a brick through glass is far preferable than a brick of brass.
Pax,
Newbius
Friday, March 26, 2010
Virginia Legislative Recap - Semi-Final
My previous posts on the reform bills and legislative shenanigans are here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Below is a recap on the important gun control reforms attempted by the Virginia Legislature this session:
HB52 Affirmative defense to permit violation. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB26 Removes ability for courts to request non-statutorily-required documentation in applying for Carry Permit. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB637 Waives application fee for carry permit for certain members of USCG. Passed by both houses.
HB 854 Castle doctrine. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 8 Concealed handgun permit; renewal by mail. Passed by both houses.
HB 49 Handguns; repeals one-gun-a-month limitation. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 69 Virginia Firearms Freedom Act. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB79 Concealed Permits, prohibiting access to applications and permittee information. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 108 Firearms; disposition of those acquired by localities. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 109 Repeals local authority to impose a license tax of not more than $25 on persons engaged in the business of selling pistols and revolvers. Also, a record keeping requirement for such persons is deleted and the clerk of the circuit court shall destroy any such existing records. Passed by both houses.
HB 171 Firearms in locked vehicles; immunity from liability. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 236 Makes a locality no longer able to prohibit hunting generally within a half-mile radius of a subdivision, but a locality would still be able to prohibit hunting within a subdivision. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 490 Legislation enabling development of plan for lifetime concealed carry permit. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 870 Concealed handgun permit; removes option for locality to require applicant to submit fingerprints. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 871 Concealed handgun permit applications; upon denial, clerk to provide notice of right to hearing. Passed by both houses.
HB 885 Concealed weapons; person may carry a handgun in motor vehicle or vessel if locked in compartment. Passed by both houses.
HB 1070 Concealed handguns; person who possesses valid permit may carry into emergency shelter. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 1092 Concealed handgun; certain retired law-enforcement officer may carry wherever he travels in State. Passed by both houses.
HB 1191 Allows a circuit court judge to authorize the clerk of court to issue concealed handgun permits in instances where the application is complete, the background check does not indicate that the applicant is disqualified, and, after consulting with the local sheriff or police department, there are no other questions or issues surrounding the application. Passed by both houses.
HB 1256 Concealed weapon; certain law-enforcement officers who have resigned eligible to carry. Passes by both houses.
HB 1379 Provides that certain Northern Virginia localities may adopt local ordinances that regulate the possession and storage of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof at child-care facilities, so long as such regulation remains no more extensive in scope than comparable state regulations applicable to family day-care homes. Passed by both houses.
HB505 The Restaurant Carry bill. Passed by both houses.
If I missed anything, I apologize. I would like to extend an extra-large helping of thanks to Delegate Mark Cole and Senator Richard Stuart for championing freedom and gun rights this session.
I also want to heap an extra-large pile of scorn onto Senator Henry Marsh III. Shame on you Senator for resorting to parliamentary shenanigans in order to let four pro-crime, anti-freedom politicians kill the will of the people this year. What you pulled this year with the creation (with 2 weeks left in the session) of your anti-gun goon squad to kill these bills was sheer cowardice. I intend to make it my mission to dog you, Senator Puller, Senator Howell, and Senator Lucas and see to it that you get run out of town and back to private life where you can't thwart the people any longer.
Count on it.
Pax,
Newbius
Below is a recap on the important gun control reforms attempted by the Virginia Legislature this session:
HB52 Affirmative defense to permit violation. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB26 Removes ability for courts to request non-statutorily-required documentation in applying for Carry Permit. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB637 Waives application fee for carry permit for certain members of USCG. Passed by both houses.
HB 854 Castle doctrine. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 8 Concealed handgun permit; renewal by mail. Passed by both houses.
HB 49 Handguns; repeals one-gun-a-month limitation. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 69 Virginia Firearms Freedom Act. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB79 Concealed Permits, prohibiting access to applications and permittee information. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 108 Firearms; disposition of those acquired by localities. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 109 Repeals local authority to impose a license tax of not more than $25 on persons engaged in the business of selling pistols and revolvers. Also, a record keeping requirement for such persons is deleted and the clerk of the circuit court shall destroy any such existing records. Passed by both houses.
HB 171 Firearms in locked vehicles; immunity from liability. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 236 Makes a locality no longer able to prohibit hunting generally within a half-mile radius of a subdivision, but a locality would still be able to prohibit hunting within a subdivision. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 490 Legislation enabling development of plan for lifetime concealed carry permit. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 870 Concealed handgun permit; removes option for locality to require applicant to submit fingerprints. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 871 Concealed handgun permit applications; upon denial, clerk to provide notice of right to hearing. Passed by both houses.
HB 885 Concealed weapons; person may carry a handgun in motor vehicle or vessel if locked in compartment. Passed by both houses.
HB 1070 Concealed handguns; person who possesses valid permit may carry into emergency shelter. Killed by Senate Committee for Courts of Justice.
HB 1092 Concealed handgun; certain retired law-enforcement officer may carry wherever he travels in State. Passed by both houses.
HB 1191 Allows a circuit court judge to authorize the clerk of court to issue concealed handgun permits in instances where the application is complete, the background check does not indicate that the applicant is disqualified, and, after consulting with the local sheriff or police department, there are no other questions or issues surrounding the application. Passed by both houses.
HB 1256 Concealed weapon; certain law-enforcement officers who have resigned eligible to carry. Passes by both houses.
HB 1379 Provides that certain Northern Virginia localities may adopt local ordinances that regulate the possession and storage of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof at child-care facilities, so long as such regulation remains no more extensive in scope than comparable state regulations applicable to family day-care homes. Passed by both houses.
HB505 The Restaurant Carry bill. Passed by both houses.
If I missed anything, I apologize. I would like to extend an extra-large helping of thanks to Delegate Mark Cole and Senator Richard Stuart for championing freedom and gun rights this session.
I also want to heap an extra-large pile of scorn onto Senator Henry Marsh III. Shame on you Senator for resorting to parliamentary shenanigans in order to let four pro-crime, anti-freedom politicians kill the will of the people this year. What you pulled this year with the creation (with 2 weeks left in the session) of your anti-gun goon squad to kill these bills was sheer cowardice. I intend to make it my mission to dog you, Senator Puller, Senator Howell, and Senator Lucas and see to it that you get run out of town and back to private life where you can't thwart the people any longer.
Count on it.
Pax,
Newbius
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Race Tax
Doesn't anybody find it strange that the Health Care Reform act has a Race Tax that only affects white people? I mean, have you ever seen a person of color (any color) at the Tanning Salon?
Think about it.
Pax,
Newbius
Think about it.
Pax,
Newbius
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Us versus Them
Liberty versus Statism, a difference in world views.
We just want them to leave us alone so we can live our lives peacefully.
They want to destroy us.
Our very existence as free-thinking individuals is anathema to them. Our lives stand in contrast to theirs in such stark relief that their only answer is our destruction. Their self-image will allow nothing less, lest cognitive dissonance drive them insane.
We would be wise to remember that when dealing with them.
Newbius
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We just want them to leave us alone so we can live our lives peacefully.
They want to destroy us.
Our very existence as free-thinking individuals is anathema to them. Our lives stand in contrast to theirs in such stark relief that their only answer is our destruction. Their self-image will allow nothing less, lest cognitive dissonance drive them insane.
We would be wise to remember that when dealing with them.
Newbius
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Window Wars
There is a bit of a dust-up going on in the comments over at Sipsey Street. The contretemps revolves around the fact that a little activity has been advocated, Sons of Liberty style, towards the Democrat Party offices as protest for their unconstitutional and intolerable acts against the people.
I find it illuminating that most of those who are complaining on behalf of those poor, misunderstood, do-gooders in office are all doing so anonymously. These keyboard commandos are also making death threats against the blog owner. All in the course of peace, love, and understanding dontcha-know. The responses mostly fit the Liberal Stereotype of a Southerner and their solution to same, to wit: "let's kill all you cousin-humping, neanderthal, knuckle-dragging, rednecks so we can all live in peace and love and fellowship and tolerance once you are gone".
I guess they failed Irony 101.
Newbius
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I find it illuminating that most of those who are complaining on behalf of those poor, misunderstood, do-gooders in office are all doing so anonymously. These keyboard commandos are also making death threats against the blog owner. All in the course of peace, love, and understanding dontcha-know. The responses mostly fit the Liberal Stereotype of a Southerner and their solution to same, to wit: "let's kill all you cousin-humping, neanderthal, knuckle-dragging, rednecks so we can all live in peace and love and fellowship and tolerance once you are gone".
I guess they failed Irony 101.
Newbius
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Monday, March 22, 2010
13th Amendment, modified
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction*---*Except in the case of health care.
The gloves are off
Thank you Deem-O-cRats. Thank you for showing us that the voice of the people no longer matters. Thank you for legitimizing all of the sleazy tactics in order to pass your dung-heap of a bill.
The gloves are now off. Thank you for removing comity from the polity.
It is time to roll back ALL of the socialist agenda. If the GOP has any spine, they will take the opportunity to introduce legislation to repeal this "Health Care Reform" Monstrosity AS WELL AS Social Security, Medicare, and the funding for the Department of Education, the EPA, the Department of the Interior, HHS, and a few others.
I am willing to support my family members who are currently receiving any Federal entitlements, without the FedGov dollars. You should be too. It is time to shut off the "Third Rail" for good...
Megan McCardle has a good piece on this idea HERE. Go and read it.
The gloves are now off. Thank you for removing comity from the polity.
It is time to roll back ALL of the socialist agenda. If the GOP has any spine, they will take the opportunity to introduce legislation to repeal this "Health Care Reform" Monstrosity AS WELL AS Social Security, Medicare, and the funding for the Department of Education, the EPA, the Department of the Interior, HHS, and a few others.
I am willing to support my family members who are currently receiving any Federal entitlements, without the FedGov dollars. You should be too. It is time to shut off the "Third Rail" for good...
Megan McCardle has a good piece on this idea HERE. Go and read it.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Welcome to the USSSA
The United Soviet Socialist States of Amerika was created Completed on March 21, 2010 by the Radical Leftist Congress. Mark this day down in your date book as the day that a stake was driven through the heart of the Republic.
The Vote:
We now stand Absolved.
Newbius
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The Vote:
"Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." -Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
"... whenever the Legislators endeavour to take away, and destroy the Property of the People, or to reduce them to Slavery under Arbitrary Power, they put themselves into a state of War with the People, who are thereupon absolved from any farther Obedience, and are left to the common refuge which God hath provided for all men against force and violence. ... [Power then] devolves to the People, who have a Right to resume their original Liberty, and, by the Establishment of a new Legislative (such as they shall think fit) provide for their own Safety and Security, which is the end for which they are in Society." -John Locke
"...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." -Declaration of Independence
We now stand Absolved.
Newbius
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
No bias here
"v Pravde net izvestiy, v Izvestiyakh net pravdy"
On the eve of an historic vote in the House of Representatives, with the fate of one-sixth of the economy directly affected, I thought I would see what the media was saying about it.
So, the first stop was CNN:
Next up, MSNBC:
And then ABC:
So far, no evidence that there is any controversy. Unless, you count a brief blurb about The Won dropping in to pimp his plan.
How about CBS?
It seems like the Catholic Priests abuse scandal is what is important to these media outlets. Health care? Not so much.
I wonder what Fox is covering?
Oh. There might actually be something going on in Washington DC this weekend. Not that you could tell by looking at the other sites. And people wonder why Fox has a larger audience...
As for the rest of the other sites? Nope. "No bias here. Nothing to see. Keep it moving folks..."
Pax,
Newbius
On the eve of an historic vote in the House of Representatives, with the fate of one-sixth of the economy directly affected, I thought I would see what the media was saying about it.
So, the first stop was CNN:
Next up, MSNBC:
And then ABC:
So far, no evidence that there is any controversy. Unless, you count a brief blurb about The Won dropping in to pimp his plan.
How about CBS?
It seems like the Catholic Priests abuse scandal is what is important to these media outlets. Health care? Not so much.
I wonder what Fox is covering?
Oh. There might actually be something going on in Washington DC this weekend. Not that you could tell by looking at the other sites. And people wonder why Fox has a larger audience...
As for the rest of the other sites? Nope. "No bias here. Nothing to see. Keep it moving folks..."
Pax,
Newbius
What? Me worry?
Alfred E. Neuman I am not. You won't see my grisly visage gracing the cover of MAD Magazine any time soon. And that is worth something...
However, I see what is going on in the US today and I do wonder. I wonder about what the power elite currently in charge knows that we ordinary citizens do not. I wonder because the overwhelming opposition to the policies being rammed through right now doesn't seem to matter to them at all. They know that continuing down this path is political suicide, yet they continue on anyway.
What is the secret?
Is it impending martial law due to economic collapse?
Is it massive voter fraud because of Motor Voter and the Illegal Alien vote?
Is it massive conscription as a result of the SERVE Act?
Is it incompetence?
Is it the unconstrained vision of Liberal Utopianism and the belief that all will be made right with the passage of this, for our own good?
Is it animus against the individualist because they don't want to be held up at gunpoint and forced to pay for their neighbors' troubles?
Is it that they just think they know what is best and want to be the ones administering the changes?
Is it that they know they are looters and think they can continue to get away with the looting a little while longer?
Is it all of the above? Or none of the above? Or something else entirely?
Whatever it is that is the driving force behind all of this HopenChange, I am not worried. Because my Savior lives.
Let the chips fall where they may.
Pax,
Newbius
However, I see what is going on in the US today and I do wonder. I wonder about what the power elite currently in charge knows that we ordinary citizens do not. I wonder because the overwhelming opposition to the policies being rammed through right now doesn't seem to matter to them at all. They know that continuing down this path is political suicide, yet they continue on anyway.
What is the secret?
Is it impending martial law due to economic collapse?
Is it massive voter fraud because of Motor Voter and the Illegal Alien vote?
Is it massive conscription as a result of the SERVE Act?
Is it incompetence?
Is it the unconstrained vision of Liberal Utopianism and the belief that all will be made right with the passage of this, for our own good?
Is it animus against the individualist because they don't want to be held up at gunpoint and forced to pay for their neighbors' troubles?
Is it that they just think they know what is best and want to be the ones administering the changes?
Is it that they know they are looters and think they can continue to get away with the looting a little while longer?
Is it all of the above? Or none of the above? Or something else entirely?
Whatever it is that is the driving force behind all of this HopenChange, I am not worried. Because my Savior lives.
Let the chips fall where they may.
Pax,
Newbius
Friday, March 19, 2010
Obamacare and the Constitution
I have much to say on the issue, and am so spitting-mad about the shenanigans going on in Congress right now that I am unable to keep this polite. So, I am going to simmer a bit more before I weigh in and, instead, give you something very brief and to the point.
I believe that passage of this into law might be the final abuse in "a long train of abuses and usurpations". The "Deem"-"O"-cRats are holding a match to the fuse of the biggest powder keg ever before the People. They WANT this thing to blow up so they can usher in the rest of their Progressive Marxist agenda. When the cost of this boondoggle begins to hurt the People, there will be public objections like we have not seen in more than a hundred years.
I pray that there won't be blood in the streets. If there is, let the Government be the side that fired the first shot.
Lord, help us.
Pax,
Newbius
I believe that passage of this into law might be the final abuse in "a long train of abuses and usurpations". The "Deem"-"O"-cRats are holding a match to the fuse of the biggest powder keg ever before the People. They WANT this thing to blow up so they can usher in the rest of their Progressive Marxist agenda. When the cost of this boondoggle begins to hurt the People, there will be public objections like we have not seen in more than a hundred years.
I pray that there won't be blood in the streets. If there is, let the Government be the side that fired the first shot.
Lord, help us.
Pax,
Newbius
Thursday, March 18, 2010
What is PSH?
For those who were baffled by my previous reference to "PSH", RobbAllen has crafted a handy chart.
Now we have the definitive descriptive, along with a visual reference to accompany any evidence of PSH in your near vicinity.
Cheers!
Newbius
Now we have the definitive descriptive, along with a visual reference to accompany any evidence of PSH in your near vicinity.
Cheers!
Newbius
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Riddle me this
Hypothetical court test case:
Defendant owns sequentially numbered firearms itemized below:
Exhibit A: Mossberg 500 12ga, 18.5" barrel, standard buttstock, S/N xxxxxxx4, produced 01/29/xxxx
Firearm "A" is considered a shotgun according to the BATFE. If the owner cuts the barrel down to a length under 18", it is a violation of the National Firearms Act of 1934. Possession of the modified gun without registering it with the Federal Government (impossible to do with a modified weapon) and paying a $200 tax is a Felony.
Exhibit B: Mossberg 500 12ga, 18.5" barrel, pistol grip, S/N xxxxxxx5, produced 01/29/xxxx
Firearm "B" is not considered a shotgun according to BATFE. If the owner cuts the barrel down to a length under 18", it is not a violation of the National Firearms Act of 1934.
Please note that ALL of the parts on each firearm are interchangeable with one another. The act of putting the stock from Firearm "A" onto Firearm "B" would break no laws, according to BATFE, as Firearm "B" is not considered a pistol, nor is it considered a shotgun.
Arrest: Defendant swaps the stock and grip on his sequentially-numbered, but otherwise unmodified firearms. This act shortens Firearm "A" to an overall length below the minimum allowed and defendant is arrested by BATFE.
Accusation: Defendant is accused of violating NFA34 for possession of a contraband firearm, a "sawed-off shotgun" - Firearm Exhibit "A", without registering said weapon with and paying the Tax to the Federal Government.
No charges are filed for firearm exhibit "B".
If you were an honest judge, how would you decide?
As an aside- if you were to put a buttstock on an ordinary pistol, you would be in breach of NFA34. If you were to put a pistol grip on your rifle or shotgun in place of the buttstock, such that the overall length is less than the legal minimum, you would be in violation of NFA34. If the factory does it for you, it is legal as long as thetribute tax is paid.
Makes perfect sense, right?
H/T Sipsey Street
Images from "World Guns" website, Mossberg Shotguns page
Is the Miller Decision even correct? See JPFO Summary
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Defendant owns sequentially numbered firearms itemized below:
Exhibit A: Mossberg 500 12ga, 18.5" barrel, standard buttstock, S/N xxxxxxx4, produced 01/29/xxxx
Firearm "A" is considered a shotgun according to the BATFE. If the owner cuts the barrel down to a length under 18", it is a violation of the National Firearms Act of 1934. Possession of the modified gun without registering it with the Federal Government (impossible to do with a modified weapon) and paying a $200 tax is a Felony.
Exhibit B: Mossberg 500 12ga, 18.5" barrel, pistol grip, S/N xxxxxxx5, produced 01/29/xxxx
Firearm "B" is not considered a shotgun according to BATFE. If the owner cuts the barrel down to a length under 18", it is not a violation of the National Firearms Act of 1934.
Please note that ALL of the parts on each firearm are interchangeable with one another. The act of putting the stock from Firearm "A" onto Firearm "B" would break no laws, according to BATFE, as Firearm "B" is not considered a pistol, nor is it considered a shotgun.
Arrest: Defendant swaps the stock and grip on his sequentially-numbered, but otherwise unmodified firearms. This act shortens Firearm "A" to an overall length below the minimum allowed and defendant is arrested by BATFE.
Accusation: Defendant is accused of violating NFA34 for possession of a contraband firearm, a "sawed-off shotgun" - Firearm Exhibit "A", without registering said weapon with and paying the Tax to the Federal Government.
No charges are filed for firearm exhibit "B".
If you were an honest judge, how would you decide?
As an aside- if you were to put a buttstock on an ordinary pistol, you would be in breach of NFA34. If you were to put a pistol grip on your rifle or shotgun in place of the buttstock, such that the overall length is less than the legal minimum, you would be in violation of NFA34. If the factory does it for you, it is legal as long as the
Makes perfect sense, right?
H/T Sipsey Street
Images from "World Guns" website, Mossberg Shotguns page
Is the Miller Decision even correct? See JPFO Summary
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Reading List - updated
I am still plowing through The Wealth of Nations (Smith). I am about finished with Going Rogue (Palin).
I've finished reading Democracy in America (de Tocqueville), and am about to begin Liberty and Tyranny (Levin).
In the daily rotation is Common Sense (Beck/Paine), The 5000 Year Leap (Skousen), and Bastiat's The Law, and also Liberty and the Tyranny of Socialism (Williams), and The Federalist Papers.
Recently completed (and recommended for business people): Good to Great (Collins), It's Not About the Coffee (Behar), Winners Never Cheat (Huntsman), and Starving the Monkeys (Baugh).
Recently completed fiction: Compulsion (Kellerman), Patriots (Rawles), Atlas Shrugged (Rand)
I couldn't tell you what was on the television right now because I don't watch it other than for news. What can I say? I like to read...
Pax,
Newbius
I've finished reading Democracy in America (de Tocqueville), and am about to begin Liberty and Tyranny (Levin).
In the daily rotation is Common Sense (Beck/Paine), The 5000 Year Leap (Skousen), and Bastiat's The Law, and also Liberty and the Tyranny of Socialism (Williams), and The Federalist Papers.
Recently completed (and recommended for business people): Good to Great (Collins), It's Not About the Coffee (Behar), Winners Never Cheat (Huntsman), and Starving the Monkeys (Baugh).
Recently completed fiction: Compulsion (Kellerman), Patriots (Rawles), Atlas Shrugged (Rand)
I couldn't tell you what was on the television right now because I don't watch it other than for news. What can I say? I like to read...
Pax,
Newbius
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Liberal Clarity
I am very glad that this article exists. It is a refreshing bit of honest clarity about urban liberalism and how they view the rest of us. Please go and read it. Read it in its entirety for no other reason than to understand who you are dealing with, and what they think of you.
Then, get back to your preparations.
Pax,
Newbius
H/T Gay_Cynic
Then, get back to your preparations.
Pax,
Newbius
H/T Gay_Cynic
Friday, March 12, 2010
Curious...
Over the past week, I have gotten numerous hits (more than a dozen) from the same IP address in Washington, DC. All of the hits have been to THIS page on my Blog, and no other identifying information is available (like domain name) about the visitor. In fact, the hits all look like this:
A WHOIS search of the IP yields the following:
This IP range is Verizon's FIOS network, but I find it curious that all identifying information is "Unknown". The typical network gateway for a Class C network would be x.x.x.1, and a TraceRoute of assumed gateway 173.79.114.1 resolves to Hostname "L100.WASHDC-VFTTP-91.verizon-gni.net". A Google search of gni.net associates to "GNILINK.net", which discovers a company called MarkMonitor, an internet brand watching and fraud prevention security company.
Which I find a little odd...
My questions for you, Mr. Anonymous Visitor, are: "Who are you?", "Why do you keep coming back to THAT PARTICULAR post?", and "What is your goal in doing so?"
Is there a networking professional among my scant few readers who can shed some light on how a domain user can mask itself to prevent source location from providing backtracking information? If so, who are the most likely people to use such a mask?
I am getting more curious by the day on this one...
Pax,
Newbius
A WHOIS search of the IP yields the following:
OrgName: Verizon Internet Services Inc.
OrgID: VRIS
Address: 1880 Campus Commons Dr
City: Reston
StateProv: VA
PostalCode: 20191
Country: US
NetRange: 173.64.0.0 - 173.79.255.255
CIDR: 173.64.0.0/12
NetName: VIS-BLOCK
NetHandle: NET-173-64-0-0-1
Parent: NET-173-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Allocation
NameServer: NS1.VERIZON.NET
NameServer: NS3.VERIZON.NET
NameServer: NS2.VERIZON.NET
NameServer: NS4.VERIZON.NET
NameServer: NS5.VERIZON.NET
NameServer: NS6.VERIZON.NET
Comment:
RegDate: 2008-08-11
Updated: 2009-10-14
OrgAbuseHandle: VISAB-ARIN
OrgAbuseName: VIS Abuse
OrgAbusePhone: +1-214-513-6711
OrgAbuseEmail: security@verizon.net
OrgTechHandle: ZV20-ARIN
OrgTechName: Verizon Internet Services
OrgTechPhone: 800-243-6994
OrgTechEmail: IPNMC@gnilink.net
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This IP range is Verizon's FIOS network, but I find it curious that all identifying information is "Unknown". The typical network gateway for a Class C network would be x.x.x.1, and a TraceRoute of assumed gateway 173.79.114.1 resolves to Hostname "L100.WASHDC-VFTTP-91.verizon-gni.net". A Google search of gni.net associates to "GNILINK.net", which discovers a company called MarkMonitor, an internet brand watching and fraud prevention security company.
Which I find a little odd...
My questions for you, Mr. Anonymous Visitor, are: "Who are you?", "Why do you keep coming back to THAT PARTICULAR post?", and "What is your goal in doing so?"
Is there a networking professional among my scant few readers who can shed some light on how a domain user can mask itself to prevent source location from providing backtracking information? If so, who are the most likely people to use such a mask?
I am getting more curious by the day on this one...
Pax,
Newbius
Signs of the times
For the believers out there, I present you this. Non-believers may check back in tomorrow.
We are called to be prepared. We are called to be mindful of the "signs of the times". I am not a Pastor, but I can read...
There will be a time of great civil unrest, wars, earthquakes, and famines. The faithful will be arrested and then tried for their beliefs.
The economies of the world will collapse into hyperinflation, followed by more strife.
These are some of the signs of the "end times".
When will that be?
How are your preparations going?
Pax,
Newbius
We are called to be prepared. We are called to be mindful of the "signs of the times". I am not a Pastor, but I can read...
"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end.
For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.
But be on your guard; for they will deliver you to the courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them." Mark 13:7-9
There will be a time of great civil unrest, wars, earthquakes, and famines. The faithful will be arrested and then tried for their beliefs.
The economies of the world will collapse into hyperinflation, followed by more strife.
"And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, "A quart of wheat for a denarius [day's wages], and three quarts of barley for a denarius [day's wages]; and do not damage the oil and the wine." Rev 6:6
These are some of the signs of the "end times".
When will that be?
"But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone." Mark 13:32
How are your preparations going?
Pax,
Newbius
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Who is watching?
Perhaps this will become a regular feature here...
Who is watching, Department of Justice Edition:
They were here for THIS article on the DC Gun Registration policy.
Welcome to the party!
Pax,
Newbius
Who is watching, Department of Justice Edition:
They were here for THIS article on the DC Gun Registration policy.
Welcome to the party!
Pax,
Newbius
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Krauthammer gets it wrong on Islam
As much as I like Charles Krauthammer's take on most things, he misses the mark on this one regarding Geert Wilders.
For Krauthammer's argument to work, one must accept that the religion of Islam is accurately reflected by the actions of those people who are in the majority, in a predominately secular Western society like the US or Europe. To do so would be akin to distilling the essence of Christianity through the lens of those "Christians" who only attend church on Easter and Christmas. And, it would be just as wrong.
In neither case does the argument hold water. If you want to judge a religion, look to the most devout as examples of their faith. Do not use as the exemplar those who fall away and stray from the path of righteousness as described by the core tenets.
Mother Theresa never beheaded anybody...
Pax,
Newbius
Quote Krauthammer: "What he says is extreme, radical, and wrong. He basically is arguing that Islam is the same as Islamism. Islamism is an ideology of a small minority which holds that the essence of Islam is jihad, conquest, forcing people into accepting a certain very narrow interpretation [of Islam].
The untruth of that is obvious. If you look at the United States, the overwhelming majority of Muslims in the U.S. are not Islamists. So, it's simply incorrect. Now, in Europe, there is probably a slightly larger minority but, nonetheless, the overwhelming majority are not."
For Krauthammer's argument to work, one must accept that the religion of Islam is accurately reflected by the actions of those people who are in the majority, in a predominately secular Western society like the US or Europe. To do so would be akin to distilling the essence of Christianity through the lens of those "Christians" who only attend church on Easter and Christmas. And, it would be just as wrong.
In neither case does the argument hold water. If you want to judge a religion, look to the most devout as examples of their faith. Do not use as the exemplar those who fall away and stray from the path of righteousness as described by the core tenets.
Mother Theresa never beheaded anybody...
Pax,
Newbius
Census 2010
Yesterday, I received a letter in the mail advising me that I would be receiving the census in the mail. This is in addition to the postcard I received a week prior advising me that I had a duty to complete the Census.
As if I didn't already know.
A lot of noise has been made about the fact that the long form collects statistical data including race, household income, etc. According to the Census Website, such queries are Constitutional. Now, I don't think that I want to be the test case challenging United States v. Moriarity, but nothing in the law says I cannot truthfully answer the questions in a manner that is unexpected...
Besides, I have already responded to the actual Article I, Section 2 requirement for enumeration.
The answer is 5.
Pax,
Newbius
As if I didn't already know.
A lot of noise has been made about the fact that the long form collects statistical data including race, household income, etc. According to the Census Website, such queries are Constitutional. Now, I don't think that I want to be the test case challenging United States v. Moriarity, but nothing in the law says I cannot truthfully answer the questions in a manner that is unexpected...
Besides, I have already responded to the actual Article I, Section 2 requirement for enumeration.
The answer is 5.
Pax,
Newbius
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Restore the Constitution Rally April 19, 2010
Regarding THIS, please understand that carrying a loaded semi-auto rifle capable of holding more than 20 rounds is legal according to this Virginia Statute if you have a Carry Permit. However, all of the rules and exceptions apply.
However, if you are planning to attend this event, please carry your long-arm UNLOADED. The "Powers That Be" will be nervous enough as it is...
Openly carrying a loaded sidearm is legal in Virginia without a carry permit, again subject to the rules and exceptions.
Hope to see you there.
Newbius
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However, if you are planning to attend this event, please carry your long-arm UNLOADED. The "Powers That Be" will be nervous enough as it is...
Openly carrying a loaded sidearm is legal in Virginia without a carry permit, again subject to the rules and exceptions.
Hope to see you there.
Newbius
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Obligatory Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. Nothing in this post is to be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel before you do anything that might bring the notice of the PTB upon you.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Who is watching?
I discovered something interesting this morning while reviewing my site statistics this morning. I discovered that the banking giant Wachovia (North Carolina) is really interested in the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
I know this because Wachovia hit my site at 7:37:59 this morning on a Google redirect using the search term "VA Legislative Black Caucus Members 2010". That would not be noteworthy in and of itself. What is interesting is that at 9:26:23, I got a hit from the Virginia Legislature, also from a Google search, with the the search term "virginia black caucus article", followed by ANOTHER hit from Wachovia at 10:44:46, this time from their Richmond office.
Now why would Wachovia be interested in me? And, why would they be interested in what I have to say about the VLBC? And, why would they alert their contacts in the VLBC?
Was it something I said?
And while I am asking questions, why would the VLBC OPPOSE Charter Schools? In every place that they have been tried, and especially in predominately minority districts, charter schools have proven to raise reading and math comprehension, skill level, and testing. If the goal of the VLBC is to empower minorities who have been forced to attend under-performing schools where cronyism and tenured, unionized teachers have a monopoly on our kids' futures, then they should be SUPPORTING charter schools, not the education establishment.
Oh, I guess that would take spine and a willingness to risk campaign contributions for the good of the children. Perhaps that really is too much to ask...
Pax,
Newbius
I know this because Wachovia hit my site at 7:37:59 this morning on a Google redirect using the search term "VA Legislative Black Caucus Members 2010". That would not be noteworthy in and of itself. What is interesting is that at 9:26:23, I got a hit from the Virginia Legislature, also from a Google search, with the the search term "virginia black caucus article", followed by ANOTHER hit from Wachovia at 10:44:46, this time from their Richmond office.
Now why would Wachovia be interested in me? And, why would they be interested in what I have to say about the VLBC? And, why would they alert their contacts in the VLBC?
Was it something I said?
And while I am asking questions, why would the VLBC OPPOSE Charter Schools? In every place that they have been tried, and especially in predominately minority districts, charter schools have proven to raise reading and math comprehension, skill level, and testing. If the goal of the VLBC is to empower minorities who have been forced to attend under-performing schools where cronyism and tenured, unionized teachers have a monopoly on our kids' futures, then they should be SUPPORTING charter schools, not the education establishment.
Oh, I guess that would take spine and a willingness to risk campaign contributions for the good of the children. Perhaps that really is too much to ask...
Pax,
Newbius
Brady had a protest and nobody came
When the Brady Campaign decides to make a point, they sure can bring out the protesters! All 12 of them (and half of them got dragged there by their mommy-staffers)!
There were more photographers with cameras than photo subjects there.
Name recognition still counts for something though, the cameras did come. I wonder how many of those brave Brady staffers would be willing to come to Charlotte in May and protest the NRA convention? The NRA will only have a few thousand armed people there,shooting up the convention hall and terrorizing the town holding their annual meeting.
I'll bet you that the NRA convention garners fewer media cameras too. Because the narrative doesn't fit the reality and all that...
< sigh >
Pax,
Newbius
There were more photographers with cameras than photo subjects there.
Name recognition still counts for something though, the cameras did come. I wonder how many of those brave Brady staffers would be willing to come to Charlotte in May and protest the NRA convention? The NRA will only have a few thousand armed people there,
I'll bet you that the NRA convention garners fewer media cameras too. Because the narrative doesn't fit the reality and all that...
< sigh >
Pax,
Newbius
Sunday, March 7, 2010
QTS Sale
Quantico Tactical Supply is still having their clearance sale at the Woodbridge location. I stopped in there yesterday and picked up a couple of things.
I purchased some 5.11 pants, a pair of 5.11 boots, and a heavy-duty belt. I also got a BUNCH of PMags for the EBR ($11.67 each, 30 rounds with window); and a SHTF vest for the Zombie Apocalypse.
Also, I stopped in to the local WallyWorld to check the ammo situation. It looks like .22LR and most of the rifle calibers are coming back into stock, as well as some of the pistol rounds. Still very little .45ACP, 9mm, and .40S&W on the shelves, but we do have a nice supply of .357Sig. Go figure...
How are your preparations going?
Pax,
Newbius
I purchased some 5.11 pants, a pair of 5.11 boots, and a heavy-duty belt. I also got a BUNCH of PMags for the EBR ($11.67 each, 30 rounds with window); and a SHTF vest for the Zombie Apocalypse.
Also, I stopped in to the local WallyWorld to check the ammo situation. It looks like .22LR and most of the rifle calibers are coming back into stock, as well as some of the pistol rounds. Still very little .45ACP, 9mm, and .40S&W on the shelves, but we do have a nice supply of .357Sig. Go figure...
How are your preparations going?
Pax,
Newbius
Friday, March 5, 2010
Pentagon shooter was a what?
According to Peter Grier (email) of the Christian Science Monitor, the Pentagon shooter, Bedell, was a right-wing extremist.
My response:
In point of fact, both Joseph Stack and John Patrick Bedell were both sick, twisted people who had an axe to grind against certain aspects of Government, but could in no way be described as "Right-Wing Extremists". Since this doesn't fit the "Narrative", however, it will never be accurately reported. Just like the "Narrative" in the Media today is that people like me who oppose "The Won's" policies must be racist. The fact that I do not wish to live in a Marxist Utopia has nothing at all to do with the President's skin color, and EVERYTHING to do with his vision for the future of America.
But, since the people who control the reporting in the Press nowadays actually believe that the Marxist Vision is a good thing, those of us who dissent MUST oppose the policies because of racism. Makes perfect sense if you think about it. Racism doesn't call into question your core beliefs. It allows for the dissenter to be completely dismissed without ever having to consider the merits of his position.
Reporters like Peter Grier would be wise to unplug their ears and open their eyes to the reality of the situation on the ground in America today. Even if they don't like what they are hearing, it would behoove them to check out the facts for themselves. Or, if they insist on drinking the Government Kool-Aid, at least "Trust, but verify".
Pax,
Newbius
My response:
Sorry, Peter. You sang the words but got the tune wrong. In point of fact, 9/11 "Truthers" are Bush-hating leftists. This particular Bush-hating Leftist would fit right in with Rosie O'Donnell's friends as another anti-military loon who thinks that the CIA tumbled the Twin Towers as an excuse to make war on Iraq.
If you had taken the time to do ANY investigation on this, you would know this. Instead, you polish up the narrative from other left-wing liars like SPLC and present their information as factual truth. Tell me, what ever happened to journalistic integrity? Do they still teach that course in J-School? If so, were you awake during that segment?
Newbius
http://newbius.blogspot.com
In point of fact, both Joseph Stack and John Patrick Bedell were both sick, twisted people who had an axe to grind against certain aspects of Government, but could in no way be described as "Right-Wing Extremists". Since this doesn't fit the "Narrative", however, it will never be accurately reported. Just like the "Narrative" in the Media today is that people like me who oppose "The Won's" policies must be racist. The fact that I do not wish to live in a Marxist Utopia has nothing at all to do with the President's skin color, and EVERYTHING to do with his vision for the future of America.
But, since the people who control the reporting in the Press nowadays actually believe that the Marxist Vision is a good thing, those of us who dissent MUST oppose the policies because of racism. Makes perfect sense if you think about it. Racism doesn't call into question your core beliefs. It allows for the dissenter to be completely dismissed without ever having to consider the merits of his position.
Reporters like Peter Grier would be wise to unplug their ears and open their eyes to the reality of the situation on the ground in America today. Even if they don't like what they are hearing, it would behoove them to check out the facts for themselves. Or, if they insist on drinking the Government Kool-Aid, at least "Trust, but verify".
Pax,
Newbius
Hoist, Part 2
Tinfoil hat alert!
Apparently, someone in the Senate doesn't like exposure. Either that, or they are looking to build a case about something.
Notice that this was a direct link entry, and not the result of a Google search.
Welcome to the party...
Pax,
Newbius
Maybe there is hope in Richmond?
While the special sub-committee formed by Senator Marsh in order to kill pro-gun bills (and especially "one-gun-per-month") did its intended job for the most part, some bills did make it out of this committee. The bills that passed out of the sub-committee are:
I understand the desire to give "Only Ones" this kind of special treatment, but would prefer to see this adopted for all law-abiding citizens.
The committee also "conformed" two House bills to their Senate counterparts, which have already been passed. House Bill 505 (the restaurant concealed carry bill) was passed out of the subcommittee with the bills language conformed to SB334. House Bill 885 has been conformed to SB408, and allows law-abiding citizens to store a firearm in a locked container in a vehicle or boat.
As expected, the subcommittee killed the rest of the bills, especially their precious One-gun-a-month law passed by Governor Wilder.
Of greater disappointment to me was the defeat of the bill, HB79, which would have made private the application and issuance data of Concealed Carry permit applicant's information. This personally-identifying information has no business being disclosed to the general public, newspapers, or other third parties. The availability of this data puts gun owners at risk and exposes them needlessly.
Perhaps Senator Puller or Senator Howell or Senator Lucas would like to have their personal information made available to the general public? I guess it is a good thing that they don't have any abusive ex-partners that they need to defend themselves from, right? It seems to me that this common-sense reform would have been easy to justify, even to a gun-hater.
Maybe privacy is only for the powerful...
Pax,
Newbius
House Bill 109, sponsored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), repeals the statute which allows the governing body of any county to require the sellers of pistols and revolvers to furnish the Clerk of the Circuit Court with the name and address of the purchaser, date of purchase and the number, make, and caliber of the gun.This pistol registry data should have never been collected in the first place. This is needed reform and I applaud the sub-committee on passing the bill out.
House Bill 1092, sponsored by Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark (R-6), would give retired law-enforcement the ability to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
I understand the desire to give "Only Ones" this kind of special treatment, but would prefer to see this adopted for all law-abiding citizens.
House Bill 1191, introduced by Delegate H. Morgan Griffith (R-8), allows a circuit court judge to authorize the Clerk of Court to issue concealed handgun permits in instances where the application is complete, the background check does not indicate that the applicant is disqualified, and, after consulting with the local sheriff or police department, there are no other questions or issues surrounding the application.It is my hope that this streamlining of the process doesn't result in the unintended consequence of a Clerk or the Sheriff holding up applications without just cause in violation of our "Shall-Issue" laws.
The committee also "conformed" two House bills to their Senate counterparts, which have already been passed. House Bill 505 (the restaurant concealed carry bill) was passed out of the subcommittee with the bills language conformed to SB334. House Bill 885 has been conformed to SB408, and allows law-abiding citizens to store a firearm in a locked container in a vehicle or boat.
As expected, the subcommittee killed the rest of the bills, especially their precious One-gun-a-month law passed by Governor Wilder.
Of greater disappointment to me was the defeat of the bill, HB79, which would have made private the application and issuance data of Concealed Carry permit applicant's information. This personally-identifying information has no business being disclosed to the general public, newspapers, or other third parties. The availability of this data puts gun owners at risk and exposes them needlessly.
Perhaps Senator Puller or Senator Howell or Senator Lucas would like to have their personal information made available to the general public? I guess it is a good thing that they don't have any abusive ex-partners that they need to defend themselves from, right? It seems to me that this common-sense reform would have been easy to justify, even to a gun-hater.
Maybe privacy is only for the powerful...
Pax,
Newbius
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Petard, meet Hoist
Presented without comment:
Original found HERE with video of a speech by "Darlin'" Arlen Specter "The Defector" opposing using reconciliation for Climate Change Legislation, Health Care Reform, and Education Reform.
Pax,
Newbius
H/T Michelle Malkin
U.S. SENATE,
Washington, DC, March 12, 2009.
Hon. Kent Conrad,
Chairman, Committee on Budget, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
Hon. Judd Gregg,
Ranking Member, Committee on Budget, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
DEAR CHAIRMAN CONRAD AND RANKING MEMBER GREGG: We oppose using the budget reconciliation process to expedite passage of climate legislation.
Enactment of a cap-and-trade regime is likely to influence nearly every feature of the U.S. economy. Legislation so far-reaching should be fully vetted and given appropriate time for debate, something the budget reconciliation process does not allow. Using this procedure would circumvent normal Senate practice and would be inconsistent with the Administration's stated goals of bipartisanship, cooperation, and openness.
We commend you for holding the recent hearing. entitled ``Procedures for Consideration of the Budget Resolution/Reconciliation,'' which discussed important recommendations for the upcoming budget debate. Maintaining integrity in the budget process is critical to safeguarding the fiscal health of the United States in these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Mike Johanns; Robert C. Byrd; David Vitter; Blanche L. Lincoln; George V. Voinovich; Carl Levin; Johnny Isakson; Evan Bayh; Kit Bond; Mary Landrieu; James E. Risch; E. Benjamin Nelson; Lamar Alexander; Bob Casey, Jr.; Michael B. Enzi; John McCain.
Tom A. Coburn; Jim Bunning; John Barrasso; John Ensign; Bob Corker; James M. Inhofe; Chuck Grassley; Roger Wicker; Mike Crapo; Susan M. Collins; Thad Cochran; Kay Bailey Hutchison; Mark Pryor; Lisa Murkowski; Pat Roberts; Saxby Chambliss; Sam Brownback.
Original found HERE with video of a speech by "Darlin'" Arlen Specter "The Defector" opposing using reconciliation for Climate Change Legislation, Health Care Reform, and Education Reform.
Pax,
Newbius
H/T Michelle Malkin
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Who paid for YOUR politician?
In case you live in Virginia, and are curious who is
In it, you just might find that the recent Special Election in District 41 was won by Eileen Filler-Corn, an employee of lobbying firm Albers & Company, and wife of Democrat operative and pollster Robert Corn.
I guess if you are going to buy a seat in the Virginia Legislature (she outspent her opponent 4:1 and only garnered 50.1% of the vote), it helps to have employers, friends, and family inside the Democrat machine to ensure your victory. Oh, and she supports gun control, too. She is also owned by the Labor Unions, but what Democrat isn't?
Wake up, Virginia!
Newbius
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Marsh's anti-gun Goon Squad to meet March 4th
The header above is mine, the alert below is from the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. I don't think I have sufficient vocabulary to describe my utter disdain for the cowardly and underhanded way Senator Henry Marsh is handling the gun law reforms.
The citizens of Virginia are clamoring for these common-sense reforms, yet Senator Marsh knows what is best for us (or what is best for keeping his donations flowing). Richmond, you deserve a Senator who will fight for ALL of your civil rights, not just the ones which are "politically correct".
Once upon a time, brave freedom fighters fought "The Man" for their rights. Sadly, now "The Man" is Senator Marsh and his anti-freedom colleagues. Dogmatic adherence to Liberal Orthodoxy seems to be the rule of the day now, instead of continuing the fight to dismantle the remaining restrictions disproportionately affecting minorities in Richmond, Fairfax, and Portsmouth.
From the NRA-ILA:
I hope to be able to go to Richmond personally tomorrow. I am already burning up the phones. Virginians, you should do likewise.
Pax,
Newbius
The citizens of Virginia are clamoring for these common-sense reforms, yet Senator Marsh knows what is best for us (or what is best for keeping his donations flowing). Richmond, you deserve a Senator who will fight for ALL of your civil rights, not just the ones which are "politically correct".
Once upon a time, brave freedom fighters fought "The Man" for their rights. Sadly, now "The Man" is Senator Marsh and his anti-freedom colleagues. Dogmatic adherence to Liberal Orthodoxy seems to be the rule of the day now, instead of continuing the fight to dismantle the remaining restrictions disproportionately affecting minorities in Richmond, Fairfax, and Portsmouth.
From the NRA-ILA:
Virginia: New “Special” Firearm Sub-Committee to Meet on Thursday, March 4!
Please Contact Committee Members!
On Thursday, March 4, the new “special” Senate Sub-Committee created to handle all firearm related bills passed by the House of Delegates, will meet at 2 p.m. in the 4th Floor East Conference Room.
State Senator Toddy Puller (D-36) will Chair this new special Sub-Committee and be joined by her fellow rabid anti-gun colleagues; State Senator Marsh (D-16), State Senator Louise Lucas (D-18), and State Senator Janet Howell (D-32). The sole Republican member of the Sub-Committee will be State Senator Frederick Quayle (R-13). Please contact the members of this sub-committee and urge them to request a fair hearing on firearm bills. Contact information can be found by clicking on their name.
Also, please contact Senate leadership and your State Senator and tell them you oppose the formation of this blatantly anti-gun sub-committee. Urge them to disband this sub-committee and allow these bills to receive fair consideration. You can find contact information for your State Senator by clicking here. Contact information for Senate Leadership can be found below.
Senator Richard Saslaw (D-35), Senate Majority Leader
(804) 698-7535
District35@senate.virginia.gov
Senator Henry Marsh, III (D-16), Courts of Justice Committee Chair
(804) 698-7516
District16@senate.virginia.gov
Listed below are the bills, which the special Senate Sub-Committee is expected to hear:
House Bill 26, authored by Delegate Thomas Wright (R-61), would prohibit the Clerk of the Court from requiring an applicant for a concealed handgun permit to provide any documentation or information not authorized by the law or prescribed by Virginia State Police.
House Bill 52, sponsored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), would allow a court to waive a $25 dollar fine upon presentation of the permit to the court, if a person fails to display his concealed carry permit when requested by a law-enforcement officer.
House Bill 79, sponsored by Delegate R. Lee Ware (R-65), would prohibit the Clerk of Court from publicly disclosing concealed handgun permit application information unless the permittee has provided written consent for the release of the application or information. The information would still be available to law-enforcement acting in the performance of their duties.
House Bill 108, also introduced by Delegate Cole (R-88), would prohibit agents of localities or localities themselves from participating in “gun buy-backs” unless the governing body of such a locality authorizes such a program. The locality would then have the option of selling the firearms by auction to a federally licensed dealer (FFL) or disposing of the firearm in any other appropriate manner.
House Bill 109, also sponsored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), would repeal the statute which allows the governing body of any county to require the sellers of pistols and revolvers to furnish the Clerk of the Circuit Court with the name and address of the purchaser, date of purchase and the number, make, and caliber of the gun.
House Bill 171, authored by Delegate Brenda Pogge (R-96), would prohibit property owners, employers, or a business entity from establishing or enforcing any policy prohibiting a person who may lawfully possess a firearm from storing a firearm in a locked motor vehicle in a publicly accessible parking lot.
House Bill 236, sponsored by Delegate Bill Janis (R-56), would remove the prohibition imposed by localities on hunting within a half-mile of subdivisions.
House Bill 854, sponsored by Delegate Will Morefield (R-3), would provide immunity from civil prosecution if someone uses force, including deadly force, to defend themselves and their loved ones if attacked in their home by someone who has entered unlawfully.
House Bill 870, sponsored by Delegate Benjamin Cline (R-24), would repeal the language that allows localities to fingerprint applicants for a concealed handgun permit.
House Bill 885, sponsored by Delegate Cliff Athey (R-18), would allow any person who may lawfully posses a firearm and is carrying a handgun while in a personal, private vehicle or vessel to keep the firearm secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel.
House Bill 1092, sponsored by Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark (R-6), would give retired law-enforcement the ability to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
House Bill 1191, introduced by Delegate H. Morgan Griffith (R-8), would allow a circuit court judge to authorize the Clerk of Court to issue concealed handgun permits in instances where the application is complete, the background check does not indicate that the applicant is disqualified, and, after consulting with the local sheriff or police department, there are no other questions or issues surrounding the application.
House Bill 490, sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), would direct the Department of State Police, in cooperation with the Secretary of Public Safety, to develop a plan to allow the State Police to issue lifetime concealed handgun permits to Virginia residents. The Department and the Secretary shall submit the plan, and any recommended legislative changes to implement the plan, to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Militia, Police, and Public Safety and the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice by October 15, 2010.
House Bill 1217, sponsored by Delegate Lynwood Lewis (D-100), would allow local school boards to offer firearm safety education programs in the elementary grades. To assist local school boards opting to provide such instruction, the Board of Education must establish a standardized program of firearm safety education for students in the elementary school grades to promote the protection and safety of children. The bill requires that the program objectives incorporate, among other principles of firearm safety, accident prevention and the rules of the National Rifle Association's Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. Local school boards offering the program must comply with Board curriculum guidelines and integrate the instruction in appropriate subject areas, if feasible, to ensure that every elementary school student receives instruction in firearm safety education.
House Bill 1070, sponsored by Delegate Clay Athey (R-18), would provide that a person who has a valid concealed handgun permit may not be barred from carrying a concealed handgun in any place or facility designated or used by the Governor, any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any other governmental entity as an emergency shelter or for the purpose of sheltering persons.
I hope to be able to go to Richmond personally tomorrow. I am already burning up the phones. Virginians, you should do likewise.
Pax,
Newbius
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Text, and clear meaning
The Second Amendment says this:
What I cannot fathom is, how can the words "shall not be infringed" be so hard to understand? Why are we having these philosophical arguments at all?
It kind of makes you wonder...
Newbius
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A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
What I cannot fathom is, how can the words "shall not be infringed" be so hard to understand? Why are we having these philosophical arguments at all?
It kind of makes you wonder...
Newbius
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QOTD-Alan Gura
"Justice Sotomayor, States may have grown accustomed to violating the rights of American citizens, but that does not bootstrap those violations into something that is constitutional."
Alan Gura, Esq., Attorney for petitioner Otis McDonald in McDonald vs. Chicago during oral arguments at the Supreme Court today.
Well said!
Transcript HERE
Pro-crime Democrats stall in Virginia
In an effort to slow down legislation removing restrictions on law-abiding citizens, State Senator Henry Marsh III has created a subcommittee of rabidly anti-gun Democrats to handle gun issues.
The NRA is reporting this act as follows:
Senator Marsh has previously been quoted lamenting the fact that he didn't have enough votes to stop these reforms from passing in his Senate Committee for Courts of Justice. So, in what I believe to be a cynical ploy to retain control over these issues (against the will of the people and the majority in the Legislature), he has created this "Special" committee.
The members of the committee are Puller (Chairman), Howell, Lucas, Quayle, Marsh. Four "F"-rated Democrats and one "A"-rated Republican (Quayle).
Shame on you Senator Marsh. Shame on your pro-crime positions against the citizens of your district. Shame on you for supporting laws that have their history in racism and oppression against minorities. Your constituents deserve better than this.
Newbius
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The NRA is reporting this act as follows:
With two weeks remaining in the 2010 session, the Chairman of the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, State Senator Henry Marsh (D-16), announced this morning the creation of a new “Sub-Committee” which will hear all the firearm related bills passed by the House of Delegates.
Senator Marsh’s motion is unprecedented and a direct slap in the face to Virginia’s law-abiding firearm owners and to the House of Delegates, which has already vetted and voted to approve these bills with many garnering strong bi-partisan support.
Senator Marsh has previously been quoted lamenting the fact that he didn't have enough votes to stop these reforms from passing in his Senate Committee for Courts of Justice. So, in what I believe to be a cynical ploy to retain control over these issues (against the will of the people and the majority in the Legislature), he has created this "Special" committee.
The members of the committee are Puller (Chairman), Howell, Lucas, Quayle, Marsh. Four "F"-rated Democrats and one "A"-rated Republican (Quayle).
Shame on you Senator Marsh. Shame on your pro-crime positions against the citizens of your district. Shame on you for supporting laws that have their history in racism and oppression against minorities. Your constituents deserve better than this.
Newbius
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Tactical gear sale
Quantico Tactical Supply (website) is closing their Potomac Mills location and is selling ALL of their in-stock items at 35% off.
If you are looking for new items from MagPul, Specter, BLACKHAWK!, 5.11, Galco, and many others, take advantage of this clearance offer for top quality tactical gear at sale prices.
QTS will continue to maintain their location in Quantico, where they also sell firearms.
Go check them out.
Pax,
Newbius
If you are looking for new items from MagPul, Specter, BLACKHAWK!, 5.11, Galco, and many others, take advantage of this clearance offer for top quality tactical gear at sale prices.
QTS will continue to maintain their location in Quantico, where they also sell firearms.
Go check them out.
Pax,
Newbius
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