Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/29/08

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

Roberta X has an excellent read on political philosophy, which generated quite a bit of response.

Gun Rights Examiner--'What if You Held a Buyback and Nobody Came?' by David Codrea

From David Codrea's War on Guns:
*Obama will collaborate with other countries to restrict speech on Internet
*Shocking details on how easily authorities can suspend laws

From Matt Drudge--The Nanny State Run Amok:
*Oregon to impose mileage tax using satellite technology
*'Fat' tax to be implemented in New York

From Western Rifle Shooters Association:
*Obama's Black Widow--today's MUST-read on gov't surveillance
*Memorandum on Arms and Freedom
*Russia predicts breakup of the U.S.

Nicki provides excellent reading on racism and hoplophobia all in one package.

Pax Parabellum has some long-overdue, positive things to say about Dubya. True, I have been very critical of Bush on some things. But with regard to other things, he has been model of fortitude and integrity.

Uncle posts some interesting reading on gun crimes and race.

Breda says that it's Monday morning and the librarians are cranky. Glad she warned us. Breda is a gunnie. Don't want to cross no gun-totin' librarian when she's cranky...

From Sebastian's Snow Flakes in Hell:
*GOP gearing up to block the Holder nomination--good!
*The push to make private gun transfers illegal--great opinion piece
*Link between RKBA and overall freedom

The Sipsy Street Irregulars nominates the gun store owner of the year--and it's in a place where you'd least expect it.

JR has an excellent read on longterm underground storage of guns and ammo.

21 Guns Salute posts commentary on some of the latest news and has some advice as we face the new year.

Alphecca comments on the infamous and long-dreaded 'gun show loophole.'

Mike McCarville reports big news today. The Internet has replaced newspapers as the top source of news.

Michelle Malkin exposes the duplicity and hypocrisy of the Left over their outrage at ridicule directed toward Obama while perpetrating 'kill Bush' sentiments over the past 8 years.

Mindful Musings provides essential reading on Chicago's 'New Untouchables.'

Walls of the City posts some positive news stories about guns and self-defense.

Days of Our Trailers points to some idiots out there and wonders if they ever listen to themselves talk.

Texas Fred has some good commentary on the Israeli assault of Gaza.

The Rustmeister provides the quote of the day. Take a look!

Gateway Pundit reports that a big Democrat and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives has jumped aboard the ship to save Gaza from the Jews. What a nutcase!

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings posts today's edition of 'Obamarama.'