Yes it would.

The ironic part is, if the Democrats’ kooky conspiracy theory were true, it would mean Vladimir Putin saved the United States from socialism.

...or the kleptocracy of another Clinton Administration. Same thing, I guess.

Telling Lies

Fantasy vs Reality on Background Checks

The fantasy is the claim by the Brady Bunch that 93% of Americans support universal background checks. Even in States where background check initiatives have passed, the highest percentage was around 60% and THAT'S with Bloomberg and his fellow butt heads buying the elections. The anti-gun people keep making shit up and expecting people to buy it.

Heh

Bet he won't make that mistake again...

...but for the moment enjoy. Bloomberg spent 20 million dollars to buy passage of a ballot initiative in Nevada that only passed by the barest of margins and it can't be implemented.

The issue is that Nevada is designated as a Point-of-Contact (POC) state, meaning that, like Pennsylvania, they have a state background check system that is designated by the FBI to conduct background checks under the Brady Act. Bloomberg’s new law states that the checks have to be conducted by the FBI’s National Instant Check System. Given that Nevada is a POC state, the FBI will not conduct checks on behalf of Nevada. The law cannot be complied with, and is therefore completely unworkable and unenforceable.

Can you imagine just how pissed Mikey is right now? Now THAT'S funny.

John Lott on Miss Sloane

Poorly funded gun-control advocates are shown doing battle with the big, bad National Rifle Association. Of course, Michael Bloomberg is never mentioned. He would spoil the story, since he gives $50 million a year to his regulation-pushing Everytown for Gun Safety. This is 2.5 times more than the NRA spends on political activities. From 2013 to 2016, Bloomberg donated a total of $48 million to candidates running for federal office. The NRA contributed just $2.1 million. And that’s not even mentioning the hundreds of millions that Bloomberg, George Soros, and others funnel into producing gun-control research.

Damn

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Recently Read

A Girl in Time by John Birmingham

"There is a technical, literary term for those who mistake the opinions and beliefs of characters in a novel for those of the author. The term is 'idiot'."

I had to keep that quote in the forefront of my mind as I read this book. The Millennial lead is one of those characters that in real life drive me nuts. The Marshall, I liked, and I sense, or at least hope, the lead will learn from his example as the series progresses. I did not enjoy this as much as I have other novels by Birmingham. That could just as easily be accounted to my own political bias as the book. He has promised more books in this series. I will read them, and hope I enjoy what follows more.

The Middle Grandchild

To Whom It May Concern...

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. - Matthew 7:12 (KJV)

Time for a new space race?

China claims to have a working version of NASA's impossible engine orbiting the Earth - and will use it in satellites 'imminently'

The question becomes, given the magnitude of this, why is it a surprise? We have 21 expensive intelligence agencies; not one of them knew the Chinese orbited an EM Drive? Of course it will be a while before we can do orbital tests. We have no rockets. That’s preparedness. Perhaps Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos can help? This is a signal larger than Sputnik. If the Intelligence Community knows about Russian hacking, why doesn’t it know about Chinese testing of a reactionless drive? - Jerry Pournelle

Merry Christmas

Yep

At this point, if it pisses off Democrats I'm fine with it.

Elections board orders Durham County recount in party-line vote

'Cuz dickish behavior begats dickish behavior.

Recently Read

1635: The Wars for the Rhine by Anette Pedersen

Another novel of Eric Flint's 1632 Universe. The title sums it up quite well. I liked it.

Recent Addition

Siege ('97) #1, pg#12, pencils by Robert Teranishi, inks by Al Vey.
I never read the comic, I just saw this on eBay and liked the art. The price was right, so I bought it.

Recently Read

Stalin's Hammer: Paris by John Birmingham

I pretty much love about two thirds of his novel and couldn't care less about the rest. The Axis of Time and Dave Hooper books were great. I couldn't get past the first few chapters of Without Warning. It just couldn't hold my attention. The Stalin's Hammer stories are one novel broken into sections. I like 'em but wish he would have just published them as one book. Since I can't get what I want this will do. They are every bit as good as the other Axis of Time books. I'm sure, hope, he will write more. Until then, he has a new book that I'm trying out. I'll let you know what I think when I've finished it.

It is amazing to me that politics as usual in North Carolina...

...are only undemocratic and unconstitutional when the Republicans do it. Pot and kettle.

Anti-Cooper move: Coup or old hat? – Christensen

Not so damn funny when you are on the receiving end is it?

John Wick: Chapter 2

They'll make up for it...now.

“The numbers speak for themselves. The Republican-led Senate worked the fewest days in session since the 1950s, took the longest summer recess in modern era and confirmed the fewest judges and nominees in recent history. Those aren’t records to be proud of,” said Kristen Orthman, a spokeswoman for outgoing Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).

Obama stacked the Federal Courts with Leftist nominees using Harry Reid's "nuclear option". There are currently 99 open positions excluding the opening on the Supreme Court. It's the Right's turn now. We live in interesting times.

The Dragon Awards

I just noticed that nominations are open for the 2017 Dragon Awards. I think I'll wait until closer to the deadline to vote. I've read some good novels and comics, seen some good movies and TV, but nothing jumps out as yet. We will see.

The Clinton Archipelago

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Yeah, on the Democrats.

THAT is President Obama's responsibility, at least, for the next 35 days.

Salon...

Pretty much sums it up.

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It's what they do.

Lie.

Audit of Everytown’s Claimed 200+ School Shootings Since Sandy Hook

Ouch!

In related news, Anthony Weiner announces he will be working with Ashley Madison to stop online adultery https://t.co/hWxBMTFGgI

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) December 15, 2016

The AP announces it will be working with Facebook to identify and debunk fake news https://t.co/9a3JfQrYsC

— Jon Passantino (@passantino) December 15, 2016

Bill Whittle: Fake News

Two hundred and forty-three years ago today...

...some dudes dumped 342 chest of tea into Boston Harbor.

D is for Delusional and ...

...dumbass, in that these entertainers think anyone gives a damn what they think. If the past election didn't teach them anything, it should have taught them that.

Celebrities beg electors to be ‘heroes’ and vote against Trump

Recent Addition

A page from Krrish - Menace of the Monkey Men #1. with pencils by Ron Frenz and inks by Sal Buscema. Never heard of the comic before I saw pages from it on eBay. This page wasn't my first choice. Someone with more money than I was willing to spend got those, but this page was fine by me. The attraction to me was Sal Buscema's inks. Nice lines. Also, I'm not a big Frenz fan but this is better than I usually see from him. I'm very pleased.

If you are into comics...

...Terry Moore has a new project, Motor Girl. I highly recommend it and suggest you take a look.

So this is what the Left thinks about those of us in "flyover country".

America is held hostage by flyover states

This why the Democrats lost. "Flyover country" is America you self-important elitist twit.

Recently Read

At the Sign of Triumph by David Weber

This is the final volume of Weber's Safehold series. It is 758 pages long and reads like it. I usually pick up a Weber books and can't put it down until done. No problem putting this down. Lots of talk and not so much action. Now, that's not to say I didn't like it. I did, just not as much as the previous novels in the series. Weber did provide a satisfying ending to the series and if you've been following this tale you will be pleased as well. I look forward to Weber's next project whatever it is.

Should be DOA...

...but it never hurts to contact your Senator to give them a reminder you are paying attention.

Here We Go Again: Obama Sends Arms Trade Treaty to Senate for Ratification

Fake News

The NYT headline says "C.I.A. Judgment on Russia Built on Swell of Evidence" and I'm instantly skeptical about whether what's in the article supports that headline.

It's called grasping at straws.

Bulldozer

Fearmongering and Lies

Reciprocity means if Texas permits a man to walk into a coffee shop, a church or a school with a Bushmaster AR-15 slung over his shoulder, Connecticut must follow suit. It would mean that every time that happened, we’d relive the horror of Dec. 14, 2012, while being forced to stand down, powerless to act.

No. National reciprocity would require that the concealed carry permits of one state be honored by all others much like the vehicle operators license of one state are honored in all other states. It has fuck all to do with open carry. That would remain the prerogative of the individual states. The slightest bit of research would tell anyone this. The above quote may be ignorance of the facts. If so, it is a willful ignorance intended to scare people who know less than the writer. It is fear mongering. It is lying. BUT that's what gun bigots do.

Now that's an idea.

A Review of Miss Sloane...

...here.

This saves me the trouble of having to watch it.

I haven't and won't see it. Based on what I've read, it's a Hollywood gun control wet dream with little or no relationship to reality. At a cost of $18,000,000 it may break even...maybe. The lead, Jessica Chastain, will probably get an Oscar nomination. Then it will fade into the Lifetime oblivion it deserves.

UPDATE: Tom Madden, the Director, claims the production did not consult with either side of the gun control debate. Apparently, the Brady Bunch and actors in the film didn't get that message. AND Wikipedia's entry on the film calls it a box office bomb. Drum roll...it made 1.7 million over the weekend. What did they expect. People want to be entertained at the theater, not preached to.

UPDATE: As of 12-16-2016, 2.7 million in ticket sales.

Current Events

John Glenn, RIP

John Glenn, the 1st American to orbit Earth, has died at 95

A Thank You to the IRS

So the wife and I got a notice from the IRS that we owed Uncle Sam money. I was expecting this but not the sum they wanted. So I called the help line Tuesday. The guy I spoke to was professional and quickly gave me the answer to my question. Hell, he answered my question before I could even answer it. I'd transposed a number on my daughter's Social Security on the form. I couldn't resolve it then. I was calling from work and didn't have access to her number. I called back today and spoke to another person, a lady, and spent close to an hour and a half on hold waiting for a resolution that didn't come because i was disconnected. I waited about ten minutes then called again. I got another lady who have me set after about ten minutes with the amount I knew I owed down to what I expected. I got the distinct impression #2 didn't really know what she was doing, but even she was polite and professional throughout. For all that we want to hate the IRS, we also have to give credit where it's due. So, thanks for your help guys. I'm really glad I don't owe the Fed close to two thousand dollars.

It what they do...

...lie. The Republican Party is the "stupid" party. The Democrats are the party of "making shit up".

US economy: No recovery, wages in reverse

We know the gun control Apparatchiks will lie...

...at the drop of a hat if they think it will advance their narrative. It stands to reason plagiarism isn't beyond their pale.

Did Sandy Hook Promise plagiarize somebody else’s film?

Heh

McCrory concedes in North Carolina

Damn.

"Despite continued questions that should be answered regarding the voting process, I personally believe that the majority of our citizens have spoken and we should now do everything we can to support the 75th governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper," McCrory said in a video statement.

And those questions will neither be asked or answered because said answers won't benefit the Democrat party.

Bill Whittle: Hillary's Final Disgrace

Recent Addition

This page is from Adventures of Superman Annual #7.  Ron Wagner's pencils were inked by Joe Rubinstein. I remember Rubinstein's inks in a number of comics. His work has always added rather than detracted from the pencils he inks. That's what I ask in an inker.

Wagner penciled issues of Marvel's G. I. Joe and Punisher to name a few. He was the primary penciller on Nth Man: The Ultimate Ninja, a particular favorite of mine. So I wanted a sample of his art and this popped up at a price I could afford. I like it, and, ya know, guns.

The last two days were spent...

...putting up Christmas decorations, or as I call it, pimping the house [but not when the wife is in earshot]. Still not done, but I'm almost there. Back to normal blogging tomorrow.

Current Events

I was looking for this the other day

Absolutely, I suggest Alan Gura

I Think Tom Might Be Correct - We Need An Asst AG For The Second Amendment

I'd be nice to see an army of DOJ lawyers coming down on, say, New Jersey when they violate their citizen's enumerated rights with bullshit gun control legislation. I'd be funny as hell, as well.

That's Easy

I don't buy Levi's anyway. Too expensive. Now that they are confirmed gun bigots, I have one more reason to avoid their product. If you give aid and comfort to my enemy, you are my enemy.

Levi's: No Firearms in Our Stores. Thanks.

Haters

They said that a Trump victory would open wide the floodgates of Hate and Intolerance, and they were right.

Update on the Muslim NYU student who wrote a NYT op-ed vilifying her roommate for supporting Trump.
Now — 17 days later — the NYT has published the roommate's response.

That's one positive result of a Trump victory.

After Trump Victory, Minorities Flock to Gun Stores

The Second Amendment applies to us all.

The Anti-Gun Left could learn something from the NRA,

Keep your mouth shut until you know the facts.

Five Libs Who Pushed Gun-Control Narrative on Twitter After Ohio State Stabbing Attack

Live by the gun...

In Florida, an armed robber met his match when he pulled out his gun in a convenience store. The clerk pulled out his gun and shot him dead.

Yes, I can see that.

6 Reasons Why 'Starship Troopers' Is the New 'The Art of War'

One Gallon at a Time.

Damn, damn, damn.

Firefly's Ron Glass has passed away

Hell's population just increased by one.

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies at age 90

This is a goood thing.

Not the fears of race riots. Investing in the Second Amendment: that's a good thing.

Gun sales among black community surges after Trump’s victory due to fears of racism

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Now go spend time with your families. Ain't nothing important here.

The Oxford Comma

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Blue Lives Matter

.22 Trumps Knife

Two thugs attempted to rob a 27 year old man by use of a knife. The man had a .22 caliber pistol and opened fire hitting at least one. According to the news story, he wasn't sure he had hit anyone until police reported one apprehended when he arrived at the local hospital with a gunshot wound.

Recently Read

Angeleyes by Michael Z. Williamson

It is the latest in his Freehold series and another of the battle for Grainne's freedom from Earth. I liked it. not as much as Freehold or The Weapon. There seemed to be an emotional distance in the prose until the last few pages. It wasn't until then that I felt anything for the lead character, but that's me. you may read it and see it differently. I do recommend it and all the others in the series, and I do look forward to Mike's next book.

Makes Sense to Me

On November 18, the Pentagon issued a Defense Department directive that will “allow Department of Defense (D0D) personnel to carry firearms and employ deadly force while performing official duties.”

Secretary of Defense Robert Work approved the directive.

Military.com reports that the directive “also provides detailed guidance to the services for permitting soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guard personnel to carry privately owned firearms on DoD property.” It authorizes “commanders, 05 and above…[to] grant permission to DoD personnel requesting to carry a privately owned firearm (concealed or open carry) on DoD property for a personal protection purpose not related to performance of an official duty or status.”

He may not be your President,...

...but he is THE President and deserving of a minimum of respect.

'cuz they'll be blood in the streets.

The New York Daily News has a problem with Trump and the NRA pushing National Reciprocity on Concealed Carry, because there'll be blood in the streets. Those may issue states, that only issue permits to the politically affluent, will have to honor the permits issued to us rednecks in flyover country if we visit New York. There will be blood in the streets, except you gun bigots always make this claim, and it never bears fruit. Ever. Hasn't since the trend of "Shall Issue" got started in Florida in 1987. It isn't gonna happen now. So stop lying while we're asking nicely...please.

Quote of the Day

I've got to say: if you're trying to make a case against Trump via trying to reverse the election by mob rule, by threats of violence against electors, and by openly planning an insurrection -- er, "disruption"?

Then you're making one hell of a good case that Trump is less of a threat to democracy than his opponents. - Charlie Martin

I'd kinda figured Trump was a one term President. Now, I'm not so sure. If the whiners are the guys who select Trump's opponent in 2020, he'll be so far to the Left even Trump can win a second term.

It has been an extremely long day.

There's plenty going on in Trump world, and the snowflakes are still being flaky. Four police officers were shot over the weekend. At least two of those were ambush shootings. Thankfully, all the shooters are either dead or in custody. Plenty more going on to comment on, but I'm tired and going to bed. Tomorrow I'll be back at it.

It Works

NASA says so.

After months of speculation and leaked documents, NASA's long-awaited EM Drive paper has finally been peer-reviewed and published. And it shows that the 'impossible' propulsion system really does appear to work.

They don't know why, but it does.

Negligent Discharge Outside a Raleigh Gun Show

Just follow four simple rules when handling a firearm and nobody gets hurt. They aren't complicated. Even a Democrat can understand and follow them. These guys screwed up three of four and, well...

Woman accidentally shot in head outside Raleigh gun show

Fortunately, it appears the injury was minor. Local reports described the wound as a graze. The victim was on her feet when EMS arrived.

That's a lucky lady.

Why we have the Electoral College

I like this.

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Will America Now Have a Pravda?

It already does. They're called, the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS and others who are part of the main stream media. They shilled for Obama and Hillary and now they decided they will refocus on real journalism with Trump as the target. What is sillier is they think we are blind to it.

Grasping at Straws

Anti-Trump Protesters Post Personal Information Of Electoral College Members

More accurate is they they posted the personal information of the "Republican" Electoral College members so the whining children of the Left and Hollywood, but I repeat myself, can harass said Electors in an attempt to get them to cast their vote for Hillary instead of Trump. Sounds like a way to piss off a lot of Electors and insure they vote for Trump. Much like the whining, screaming, crying, holding of breath, and general tantrums of these children are making those of us that voted for Trump holding our nose, glad we did.

Zero Tolerance: What School Admistrators do instead of Educate

Girl suspended from middle school for cutting peach with child butter knife

To make matters worse the local cops didn't have the balls to exercise discretion and drop the matter. It has been turned over to the State Attorney for a decision on whether to prosecute or not.

...and don't let the door...

Quote of the Day

Just a thought, but, if you keep insisting that half your fellow citizens are haters, maybe you’re the hater. - Mark Steyn

Heh

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Recently Read

Shadow of Victory by David Weber

What Can I say? It's David Weber. It rehashes material from previous books for about the first third but from different perspectives. Also, Honor Harrington has stepped to the sidelines so other characters could move to the forefront. That's fine with me. It's every bit as good as the previous novels, and I look forward to the next.

Now that's funny

William Shatner Takes On A Triggered Snowflake

That seems oddly appropriate.

A diaper pin.

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If you are Liberal and suddenly feel the need for a gun...

...because of Trump Derangement Syndrome, here's a guide.

A Handy Guide For Liberals Who Are Suddenly Interested In Gun Ownership

AND if you are easily offended, suck it up and read it anyway.

"Violent Donald Trump Protest"

.@MrAndyNgo .@hrothen Soros-Funded https://t.co/rJRU1PUf8h Takes Responsibility For Violent Donald Trump Protest https://t.co/WAnqfsyGA7

— Guy Monzeglio (@GuyMonzeglio) November 14, 2016

It's called a riot, dude. The "authorities" need to start treating them as such.

Current Events

D is for Delusional

Clinton Camp Claims Media Was Pro-Trump, Blames Them For ‘Devastating’ Loss

Hillary Clinton Blames F.B.I. Director for Election Loss

Hillary is responsibly for Hillary losing. She was utterly unlikable in every respect. Her dishonestly and corruption were plain to see. Only hard core Democrats, the dead, and pardoned felons voted for her. Well OK. maybe it's a coincidence that Hillary won by 60,0000 votes in Virginia and McAuliffe pardoned 60,000 felons. The Democrats keeping ignoring the obvious. They lost the election themselves with no one else to blame.

This is gonna be good.

Amen

You should not fear your job moving to California, New York, and New Jersey and have to choose between your family and livelihood, and your Second Amendment rights. You should not be forced to leave your home to retain your rights because the powers that be in your state disapprove of it. The Bill of Rights guarantees birthrights for all Americans, hell for all humans. Restoring that idea for all of the Bill of Rights, not just rights favored by elites, should be our top priority. - Sebastian

I agree. The priority should be putting Constitutionalists on the High Court. In their spare time, though, here's a few other things they can work on, and probably without the push back they'll get on the High Court.

Bill Whittle: It's a Miracle

...and because it's funny.

The Clinton Foundation has issued a brief statement: No Refunds. #election2016 #WheresHillary

— Chris Hagen (@chrishagentb) November 9, 2016

Call for secession in US Massachusetts province hampered by lack of arms and military training, over-abundance of critical theory professors

— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) November 9, 2016

That's All Folks...I guess.

TRUMP TRIUMPHS

Well, unless something pops out of the woodwork between now and morning. CNN reported that Hillary conceded, but until I hear it out of her mouth, it didn't happen. BUT whatever happens, it's going to be an interesting four years.

What Should We Do About Guns?

Honey, you left the planet long ago.

Cher hosted a Hillary Clinton fund-raiser at the Park on Thursday, starting things off by saying if Donald Trump wins the White House, “I’m gonna have to leave the planet.”

Tease.

H/T to Veeshir.

I WANT one.

Seriously?

West Side shooting resulted after argument over Free State porcupine flag

I kinda lean towards the porcupine flag, but I'm not gonna shoot anybody over it. Twits with guns, what can you say?

H/T to Claire.

That Time of Year

Live that down, if you can.

Park Police officer accidentally shoots self fending off raccoon

Recently Read

Custer and Crockett by Gregory Urbach

I read Urbach's Custer at the Alamo some months back and liked it. It a time travel/alternate reality story where Custer and the 7th Cavalry are transported from the Little Big Horn to San Antonio in 1836. They defeat Santa Anna's forces and change history. This novel completes the story. I liked it better than the first. It is well done. You get a different view, and I think, truthful view of Custer than what is currently popular. The story flows well. I would like to see more in this genre by Urbach. It's not an expensive book and worth the chance if you've not read any of his other novels.

Bill Whittle: Election 2016: Clinton Vs Turnip

Your Choice

Don't Mess With Old Men

In St. Louis, two young thugs attempted to rob a 73-year old man in his home, and got shot dead for their trouble.

Homeowner shoots, kills 2 armed intruders in his garage

Recently Read

Ragnarok Alternative by C. J. Carell

Most recent in the Armageddon girl series. It raps up some loose ends from the previous novels. Good stuff.

You left out the umbrella

 Woman has more lives than a cat.

Keep your finger off the trigger...

...and stuff like this don't happen.

Off-duty deputy accidentally shoots daughter in Lincoln County

Also, it ain't a toy. Don't play with it.

No Shannon, the NRA is "marketing" guns to the parents of children.

I guess I market the gun culture to my kids by teaching them to shoot. Shannon, you act like that's a bad thing, or that anyone Bloomberg isn't paying gives a damn what you think.

Hasbro caught in crossfire of NRA's Candy Land campaign

She wants to take away our guns...

HRC NYT and Guns

..but this is no secret.

As others have said...

BEST ELECTION EVER!

Another reason to vote for Trump?

Survey: 35% of federal workers may consider leaving their jobs if Trump wins

Too good to be true. They won't turn in their resignations any more than those Hollywood celebrities will board a plane to Canada post election. They keep teasing us, bastards.

These clowns with a rifle tried to rob a lady...

...at her back door. She went and got her gun, and fired a warming shot. They ran. Nobody was hurt, and that's a good thing.

H/T to Bob.

..and we thought they'd reached the bottom of that slippery slope.

Not yet.

UK seeks to increase penalties for carrying knives

Happy Halloween

I'm pretty sure there was a finger involved there somehow.

Police officer’s gun discharges and bullet goes into day care center in Cuyahoga Falls

H/T to The Duck.

Recently Read

Apocalypse Dance by C. J. Carell

Third in Carell's Armageddon Girl series and every bit as good as the rest. It isn't the last in the series but it does wrap up the original story line.

Heh.

Colion Noir: "Clinton and her entire campaign don’t care about black people"

Another Funny

#SchlongerTogether pic.twitter.com/Y79reaqGTk

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 28, 2016

THAT might even get me through four years of Hillary, and with that, I'll move on.

Now THAT'S Funny

You know it is, even if you are a Democrat.

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Tease

FBI reopens Clinton probe after new emails found in Anthony Weiner case

I wish it was Comey taking an opportunity to redeem himself after the farce of the previous emailgate investigation. Maybe the check didn't clear. Naw, they're just f**king with us. Nothing is going to happen.

Gallup: Support for ban on assault weapons hits all-time low

“All-time” means “in the 20 years they’ve been measuring this,” but still. In 1996, amid soaring public concern about crime, support for a ban stood at 57/42. Twenty years later, after a long period of stupendous decline in crime rates in many major cities, it stands at … 36/61. As recently as four years ago, the gap between support for a ban and opposition was still fairly narrow at 44/51. Four years later, the bottom has dropped out. Huh.

Just another factoid that the Left will ignore at will.

NRA AD: Four Justices

It's Done.

I held my nose and did the the deed. May God have mercy on us all.

I voted at a location at the local university. Turnout was not high. Less than 600 around four in the afternoon. Big sign letting everyone know an ID wasn't required. No hassle. In and out quick.

Total US Firearms: Not 300 Million, but 412-660 Million?

I can buy that. So we know 300 million is a bogus number. It's higher. Considerably higher. Yeah, that's gotta drive those anti-gun f**ktards crazy. Heh. Good.

The Bully Party

Team Clinton has succeeded in perpetuating one of the greatest evils I have seen in my lifetime. Her side has branded Trump supporters (40%+ of voters) as Nazis, sexists, homophobes, racists, and a few other fighting words. Their argument is built on confirmation bias and persuasion. But facts don’t matter because facts never matter in politics. What matters is that Clinton’s framing of Trump provides moral cover for any bullying behavior online or in person. - Scott Adams

As bad as it was during the Obama runs, it wasn't this bad. I'd thought of Trump as a bully. No evidence. He just struck me as the type. He'd be a piker compared to Hillary Clinton.

American Roulette

Those evil sexist and racist...Democrats?

Hacked email: Deploy the 'brown and women pundits'

But the MSM will ignore it to instead hit on that evil sexist and racist Trump. Hypocrites all.

Recently Read

Castaway Odyssey by Eric Flint and Rik Spoor

this fifth in their Boundary series and a direct sequel to their Castaway Planet. Here another group of crewmen/colonists work to survive the accident that set them adrift in space. Good story, characterizations, and solid science fiction of the the old school. I enjoyed it as much as the first. I hope there will be a third.

Why polls are bulls**t.

New Podesta Email Exposes Playbook For Rigging Polls Through "Oversamples"

Steve Dillon RIP

Steve Dillon, Comic Artist Who Helped Create ‘Preacher,’ Dies at 54

I read his collaborations with Garth Ennis including Preacher, Hellblazer, and The Punisher and enjoyed them. He was currently working on another Punisher series. Damn. Who the hell dies of a ruptured appendix in this day and age?

Husband assaults estranged wife and...

in Tennessee, a man breaks into the home of his estranged wife to do her harm and has harm done to him instead. She shot him. dead. You might also note that the protective order against him did damn little to protect her while the pistol worked quite well.

H/T to Uncle.

Just Saying...

I Wish...

listen; there's a hell of a good universe next door. election 2016 is ted cruz v james webb. let's  go.

— Drang (@DWDrang) October 22, 2016

...but we're stuck with what we have.

For you Walking Dead fans...

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Stupid gathers in a herd.

Illinois State Rep. Plots to Solve Fewer Murders, Frustrate Cops, Injure Law-Abiding Gun Owners

She wants serial numbers on ammunition. OK. Where? AND she has the support of other Chicago politicians. Stupid runs in herds.

H/T to Bob.

Recently Read

Doomsday Duet by C. J. Carell

It's the second in the Armageddon Girl series and every bit as good. Highly Recommended.

It is what they do.

Lying liars lie.

Gun Control Group’s ‘Toddlers Kill’ Campaign Pads Death Stats With Adults

More Brady bullshit.

Current Events

It is what they do...

Colin Goddard’s Disgusting Sandy Hook Lie

Early voting started in North Carolina today...

...so go vote your conscience, but understand a vote for Hillary is a vote against the Second Amendment and a vote for government by the highest bidder. Go vote.

On November 8th, you’re the last line of defense. Your vote is critical. Get ready for Election Day. #GUNVOTE #debatenight pic.twitter.com/M1i8AL6owA

— #GUNVOTE (@gunvote) October 20, 2016

Her crimes, his words.

2016 Tabloid Simplicity: Public and Private Positions vs Private Parts

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Alliance of Shadows by Larry Correia and Mike Kupari

It's the last of the Dead Six trilogy and I liked it. It didn't hold me as well as the previous two or any of their solo novels, and I'm not sure I could tell you why. I read two other books at the same time I read this one. I don't know. Still, I liked it and will read anything else they write: together or solo.

Maybe I'll watch the last debate.

Debate will include questions about Supreme Court nominations

Not that I expect anything new.

'nuff said.