See liberalism (both Dems and Repubs) is caused by brain damage...

According to the New Scientist folks that think of the communal good rather than the individual may be brain damaged in some way. Read it yourself - it's interesting stuff.

Guess that explains the odd things that the far left politicians say (like Hillary, Gore, Murtha etc. ad infinitum).

Yet another question, does this mean that such politicians are "unfit for duty" if they are indeed mentally impaired?

Scorched Earth (by L. Neil Smith)

L. Neil Smith stikes again...

I'm not a big fan of his novels, but he does raise some good points in this article.

Kind of makes you think...

Sorry to everyone for being away for a while. A rather nasty bout of the 'flu (no...not the bird 'flu) has decided to visit the family and I have been otherwise occupied between work and taking care of those that were ill.

David at Waronguns posted some rather telling information that was posted to a prominent police officer magazine. I think that you will all enjoy it as it shows that most officers would rather not disarm the populace. Do officers really aim to protect the rights of ordinary Americans? Remember, it's easy to say: "Sure, I value the individual right to bear arms" when you are talking to a magazine, it's quite another to be under orders to confiscate firearms when your pension (retirement) is on the line. Makes you think...

Frankly, here's my question: if the bulk of officers really concern themselves about the rights of Americans, why don't they stand as one voice and say so? Sure, I know that politics exist in every aspect of every business and government body, but what is a city going to do? Fire all the officers? Don't even throw the New Orleans example at me - that was a different situation entirely.

See, I want to like and trust officers - but I have a very hard time doing so. Especially when they refuse to stand up and condemn the actions of those among them who seem to forget that this is supposed to be a America, not Mother Russia.

Funny and gun related...

It's Friday...admit it, you need a laugh

The top ten manliest firearms (warning for some minor language - but safe for work).

Have a look at this!

Have a look at this...I do welcome our friends in the armed forces who are reading the blog!

What do you mean - criminals don't get their guns...legally?

I wonder when the media will cover this?

...never?

Yes friends, our dear overlords know that the criminals are a danger and don't follow laws - however they still find it easier to disarm those who aren't causing problems.

Do you ever wonder why the ATF finds it easier to crash into a gun collectors house at 2AM rather than invade a crack-house filled to the brim with gang members?

I'll just come out and say it...they don't want to get shot! Those that oppose private gun ownership know that:

1. The average law abiding citizen really does not want to pick a fight with the government - really we don't! We would like to resolve the erosion of our right peacefully - if the government will let us.

2. Gang member for the most part (I know - I used to have "friends" that were/became members) have lookouts that keep an eye out for LEOs, are sometimes better armed than most gun collectors (although they do not shoot nearly as well), and wont hesitate to open fire.

Still wonder why the various "alphabet" agencies (ATF, FBI etc.) and anti-gun folks would rather go after law abiding citizens? Here's the secret - the government and the agencies that would deprive citizens of the right to bear arms harbor cowardice. If they were not cowards they would actually go after those that are COMMITTING the crimes, not some gun collector who enjoys shooting a few rounds on the weekend.

Now, I'll take a step back and explain that not all LEOs, and members of the various agencies are cowards - they are not, but I would pray that those that do read these words realize that they should stop attacking the citizens who support them and start supporting the citizens whose taxes pay their salaries. Perhaps they should start actually going after those who really are a threat to them...the REAL criminals.

This is my opinion based on my observations and research...take it or leave it.

I don't know whether to cry...from pity...or envy...

Have a look at this...

Now THAT is an awesome collection. Of course the "sheeple" become afraid and decide that he is a threat and place him in the loony bin. After all in these post 9-11 days, who in their right mind would want an "arsenal" like that....

Answer: Any red blooded patriotic American!

I don't know whether to cry from pity that they are going to roast him over the coals for having such a fine collection in COMMIEfornia, or cry from envy that I can't afford such a quantity of arms and ammo.

(Quoting John W. Rawles from Survivalblog):

Just imagine if he lived elsewhere:In Arizona, he'd be called "an avid gun collector"
In Texas, he'd be called "a novice gun collector"
In Utah, he'd be called "moderately well prepared," but they'd probably reserve judgment until they made sure that he had a corresponding quantity of storage food.
In Montana, he'd be called "The neighborhood 'Go-To' guy."
In Idaho, he'd be called "a likely gubernatorial candidate."
And, in Wyoming he'd be called "an eligible bachelor."

I am, however, even more disturbed that the media has decided "spin" gun ownership as a mental disease...I wonder how long before the politicians follow...

Keep in mind that in certain states that they take away your children, guns, etc. if they deem you "mentally incompetent". Scary...very, very scary...