Second Amendment News Roundup for 11/17/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

From Texas Fred:
*GOP Senators oppose automaker bailout
*Man Shot 45 Times by His Best Friend
*Only in Texas!

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*The Lady of the Gun
*Fighting for Bloggers' Rights
*Tax-Free Guns in South Carolina
*No One Forced You--today's MUST-read!
*A Snitch in Time--in Gun Rights Examiner

Ohio.com reports that investigations into the snooping and privacy violations against Joe the Plumber now involve at least 6 state agencies so far.

The Washington Post has a curious story about Barack Obama's letter to all federal government employees asking for their vote and outlining his plans for more power and an expanded role for the federal government. The Feds call it job security. The taxpayers call it highway robbery.

Nicki posts 'Sometimes You Have to Wonder About Columnists.'

Sebastian says 'Chalk One Up for the Good Guys.'

Robb Allen provides excellent reading on the vast difference between RINOS like Charlie Crist and Reagan conservatives like Sarah Palin.

Gun Pundit tells about an interesting encounter with a guy at a gun store who swears his new .308 AR is for deer hunting.

Mindful Musings calls on our elected officials to restore our privacy rights.

From Western Rifle Shooters Association:
*A color-coded map on the votes of every county in the U.S.--and commentary.
*Vanderboegh--Vetting the Ant People for our New Ruler

ARRA News Service has 'Can Character and Community Survive in an Age of Globalization?'

Conservative Libertarian Outpost follows up on the news that Obama wants to divide Jerusalem between Israel and her enemies.

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings also weighs in on Obama's major foreign policy blunder.

Armed and Safe provides an excellent read on our rights, guns and speech included.

Alphecca reports that in addition to gun stores, online gun sales have also skyrocketed since the election.

Mike McCarville posts highly recommended commentary on the media hype of Obama and other political figures. Interesting reading!