Wednesday, September 07, 2011

A Sipsey Street Exclusive

Whatever you do, don't kick the tires of the Weeniemobile... [Read]

Mainstream media ignores Indiana ‘Gunwalker’ story

In a development that parallels the earliest efforts to bring the “Project Gunwalker” story itself to the public’s attention despite media apathy...once more so-called “new media” has established itself as the leader in breaking news the majors, with editors, reporting staff and travel and expense budgets, can or will not. [More]
This afternoon's Gun Rights Examiner report demonstrates why I'm constantly harassing regular readers to share the links. If we don't do it, do you think The Washington Post or MSNBC will give us honest accounts?

It's Automatic as Far as "Authorized Journalists" are Concerned

“The gunman...shot himself in the head with an automatic rifle at the restaurant. He was taken to a hospital where he died three hours later.”—ABC News
“The suspected shooter, reportedly using an automatic weapon…”—CarsonNow.org
“A man with an automatic rifle opened fire at an IHOP restaurant in Nevada's capital on Tuesday”—MSNBC
 
Anybody wanna bet?
 
The cops have doubts, if the "Authorized Journalists" do not:
Officials were analyzing the assault rifle to determine whether it is automatic or semi-automatic.
Does the window damage look consistent with "automatic"?
 
Ah well, I guess it serves a higher purpose...

Safer Streets Commentaries

Longenecker's latest...[Read]

Congressman refutes claim that right to arms as check on tyranny is obsolete

And there’s a lot more than the “Know Your Lawmakers” feature. This issue devotes its cover to the passing of Gary Cooper, reflecting a different era and different attitudes from Hollywood “A-listers” than we are subjected to today. There’s also a great piece on Cole Younger, tips from the legendary Elmer Keith, “Crossfire” letters, an exclusive report on the gap in small arms development and production to counter the Iron Curtain “brush wars” strategy… [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner commentary looks through a window to a not-so-distant past.

This Day in History: September 7

The current of intelligence from New York makes the late reinforcement under Arburthnot amount to about 3000 troops principally recruits and rather in an unhealthy situation. [More]