Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/7/09

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

Conservative Libertarian Outpost provides a timely reminder of 'this day that will live in infamy.'

From David Codrea: 'Does Reporting on Baltimore Shooting show Ignorance, Laziness, or Intent?'

From Western Rifle Shooters Association: 'Goodbye, America, My Country.' Read carefully.

Kurt Hofmann has an infuriating story of a crew trained to defend itself but is 'not allowed' to.

Every Blade of Grass provides a MUST-read that memorializes those who lost their lives on this day, December 7, 1941. Read it all.

John Jacob H reports that 'RINO Republican Richard Burr strikes again.'

Rev. Kharma has excellent reading entitled, 'Self-Censorship and the Death of our Culture.'

Brigid says that when life hands you lemons, make lemon meringue. AMEN, and pass the pie.

Tam points out a firearm that takes us to a 'whole new level of ugly.'

Nicki blogs on some companies to which we should never, EVER give our business. And she has good reason.

Newbius reports a rather interesting occurrence on the shooting range.

Standing By has highly interesting reading on understanding the decline in temperatures despite the 'global warming' frenzy.

Texas Fred posts more news on violence that has led to the murder of another police officer.

Say Uncle provides a post today entitled, 'Tiger's Wood.' ROFL!! Now that's funny right there.

Sebastian has a timely update today on the Wisconsin microstamping bill. More details have emerged.

Beware the Nuclear Option on Healthcare

Something afoul is afoot today in the Senate, folks.

Read this report on what may happen regarding healthcare at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Some Senators privately express concern that since Harry Reid lacks the 60 votes to pass ObamaCare, he may well invoke the dreaded 'nuclear option!'

Senate Dems Cut Home Healthcare, Edge Us Closer to Brink

Senate Democrats have done it again, proving that 500 billion in Medicare cuts is not enough. Home healthcare for the elderly must be cut as well.

Read all about it at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

These goons are increasingly becoming nothing more than a death-squad. Get ready for a new level of citizen unrest if this thing passes Congress.

Top 30 Best Christmas Songs of All Time

Let me be among the first this holiday season to wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Say it loud, say it often, say it clear. The politically correct hate it. So, put it in their faces every chance you get (and yes, I intend to wish my Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah).

When it comes to Christmas music there are some 'must-haves' for your collection. I'm sure I am going to inadvertently leave out a few, but in my view this list contains the very best Christmas music ever recorded, most of which is still available from various retail and online sources.

So, let's get to it...the best Christmas music of all time.

1. (Tie) 'O Holy Night' by Andy Williams, recorded 1965.
'Ave Maria'(Schubert version) by Perry Como, recorded in 1957, updated version 1983.

2. Handel's 'Messiah' recorded by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra and
the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 1970.

3. 'The Little Drummer Boy' original version, Harry Simeon Chorale, 1950s

4. 'Mary's Boy Child' by Evie Tournquist, 1976.

5. 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' recorded a capella, The Cathedral Quartet, 1985.

6. (Tie) 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' recorded a capella, The Florida Boys, 2000
'I'll Be Home For Christmas' by Perry Como

7. 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby

8. 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire' by Nat King Cole

9. (Tie) 'Sleigh Ride' by Amy Grant
'Sleigh Ride' by Arthur Feidler and the Boston Pops

10. 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' by Frank Sinatra

11. 'Silent Night' recorded a capella, The Florida Boys, 2000

12. 'The Bells of St. Mary's' by Bing Crosby

13. 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' by Bing Crosby

14. 'There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays' by Perry Como

15. 'Do You Hear What I Hear?' by Re'Generation, 1975

16. 'Jesu Bambino' by Re'Generation, 1975

17. 'I Wonder as I Wander' by Perry Como

18. 'Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas' by Burl Ives

19. 'What Child Is This?' by the Harry Simeon Chorale

20. 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' by the Ray Conniff Singers

21. 'Go Tell It On the Mountain' by the Harry Simeon Chorale

22. 'O Come All Ye Faithful' by Nat King Cole

23. 'Beautiful Star of Bethlehem' by Flatt and Scruggs

24. 'Frosty the Snowman' by Perry Como

25. 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' by Gene Autry

26. 'Christ is Born' by Perry Como

27. 'Happy Holiday/It's the Holiday Season'--Andy Williams

28. 'Winter Wonderland' by Johnny Mathis

29. 'Ave Maria' (Bach version) by Celtic Woman or Luciano Pavarotti

30. 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' by Andy Williams

I will add that if you can find anything by the Robert Shaw Chorale, get it. This world-renown choral group, under the direction of the quintessential maestro Robert Shaw, produced some of the finest music ever recorded, most of it a capella. I did not list any one song by Robert Shaw simply because everything he ever recorded was top-notch, particularly his Christmas recordings. These are true collector's items.

'Climategate' Hits Hollywood! Algore in the Middle of It

In a most interesting turn of events, the Climategate scandal has hit Hollywood, but only because 2 major Hollywood conservatives are demanding that Algore return his Oscar for An Inconvenient Truth, which contributed to world-wide hysteria based upon a hoax.

Columbia Conservative Examiner reports the story.

Still, after 14 days since the scandal broke, still nary word from ABC, CBS, and NBC.

This May Well Be the ONE THING You Will Hear That Will Save Your Life

One of the most respected and trusted names in journalism today, Mike McCarville, has a link to a news story video that may well be the ONE THING that will save your life one day.

Listen to this chilling 911 call and realize that calling 911 in these situations WILL NOT SAVE YOUR LIFE!

This is why it is of utmost importance to buy a firearms, learn to use it, practice with it, and be ready.

"How Bad Is It?"--Not for Children or Faint of Heart!

Patriots have been sounding the warning bells like crazy of late, warning of danger that looms closer and closer. Some of us have warned about this long before Obama was elected to office.

And just how bad is it?

Western Rifle Shooters Association posts links that will tell you plainly just how bad it is.

But beware! Some of the embedded links in the articles he posts are NOT FOR YOUNG EYES and certainly not for the faint of heart. But the truth is the truth, and informed citizens must be informed.

Treating Gun Owners Like Sex Offenders

The Bloomington Herald-Times of Indiana has been engaged in a smear campaign against gun owners, treating them like sex offenders. It seems this is the real reason behind their campaign to publish the names of concealed carry license holders.

David Codrea has all of the latest.

A 3rd Economic Bailout by Obama and the Dems

What is being touted as a '2nd economic stimulus' is actually the 3rd. The 1st was in the waning days of the George W. Bush Administration. The 2nd was in the early days of the Obama Administration.

And now yet another package is reportedly already in the pipeline to the tune of 80 billion bucks.

Let's get down to the brass tacks. Government meddling in the economy thus far has done nothing but send us further down the tubes. This kind of reckless government spending is simply unconscionable.

Whatever funds are leftover from TARP I and TARP II should be used to pay down the debt, NOT run up more debt.

Christmas Memories With Perry Como

A famed New York City music critic once said, 'The Christmas season doesn't officially start until Perry Como sings 'Ave Maria' on TV.'

The Christmas season always evokes memories of famed singer Perry Como. As I have mentioned before Como had a home in one of my old stomping grounds, Saluda, North Carolina, and he was often seen by townspeople in the area getting his mail at the post office or dining with his wife at the Caro-Mi Restaurant.

For nearly fifty years, Christmas became synonymous with Perry Como, as his annual Christmas specials were a must-see for generations of Americans who fell in love with the Como style of crooning their favorite carols, hymns, and winter fun-songs. Como started this tradition all the way back in 1948 when he was host of a weekly television program. Even after the crooner was no longer hosting his own weekly program, the ABC network would still carry the famed 'Perry Como Christmas Specials' each year.

Often going on location to various parts of the world to tape these yearly specials, Como would treat his viewers to memorable holiday experiences of Christmas in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Ireland, and other countries. One music critic once wrote in the New York Times, 'Christmas doesn't start for me until I hear Perry Como sing "Ave Maria" on television.' And when ABC decided to pull the plug on the annual specials in 1987, the Dallas Morning News wrote, 'If Perry Como is removed from Christmas, can Santa Claus be far behind?'

Born as Pierino Ronald Como in 1912, Perry worked for a barbershop as a teenager to earn extra money after school. Later he owned his own barbershop. The men of Como's hometown of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania were sometimes treated to a song as the popular barber cut their hair. The 'singing barber' would later audition for a traveling band that eventually landed him an enviable position as vocalist for the famed Ted Weems band.

When Weems' band disbanded in the early 1940s, NBC offered Como a position to appear as a regular along with female vocalist Jo Stafford on the old Chesterfield Supper Club radio program. Later the program moved to NBC television on Friday evenings with Como as the sole host.

It was at this time that the crooner began to amass a string of million-seller hits for RCA Records, including, 'Till the End of Time,' 'Temptation,' 'Hot Diggidy Dog Ziggidy Boom,' 'Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes,' 'Papa Loves Mambo,' 'Because,' and many more.

By the 1950s Como's weekly television program had been moved to compete with Ed Sullivan and Jackie Gleason on Sunday evenings. During those years Como would more often than not draw more viewers than Sullivan or Gleason. In fact, Como and Gleason had an ongoing friendly competition during which whoever would win the night's ratings would call the other on Monday to gloat.

For years Bing Crosby had been the host of radio's Kraft Music Hall. When Kraft decided to create a television counterpart to their popular radio show, they tapped Perry Como as host. Thus, from 1955 until 1963, viewers were treated to the hugely popular 'Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall.' It was here that Perry became known simply as 'Mr. C.'

Who can forget the segment of the show where Perry would sing a melancholic love ballad dressed in a trench coat while seated in front of a microphone? This memorable segment would be introduced by background singers who would plead softly and pensively, 'Sing for me, Mr. C, sing for me....just for me, Mr. C, just for me...'

The 50s brought even more million-sellers for Perry Como, including 'Round and Round,' 'Magic Moments,' and a song for which he won a Grammy in 1958, 'Catch a Falling Star.'

During the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and even 60s, easy-listening 'lounge-style' singers came a dime a dozen. It took something special to rise to the top of the pack. Perry Como had that something special. Many critics have written that his voice was undoubtedly the best among the singers from that era. He could belt out a crescendo with the best of them in a song like 'Temptation' and yet switch to a soft, smooth, and melancholic melody such as 'It's Impossible' with equal ease.

By the way, the song, 'It's Impossible,' became a million seller for Perry in 1970 when rock was king.

In fact, in an era in which rock and roll was taking over the airwaves and dominating the music scene, Como remained popular through it all. In the midst of the Beetles, the Stones, Credence Clearwater Revival, the Doobie Brothers, and Three Dog Night, along comes Como with 'And I Love You So,' which became a major top 40 hit in 1973 when Como was 60 years of age. This remarkable love ballad earned Como a Grammy nomination for best male vocal performance, and within the year Perry had earned a Gold Record with the song.

Como's success continued in the 1980s. His Christmas album of 1983 was certified Gold. This is the recording that contains some Como re-makes of previous Christmas hits, such as 'Ave Maria,' 'Chestnuts Roasting By an Open Fire,' and 'White Christmas.'

The album also contained a few new songs that Como introduced into the holiday music genre--'My Christmas Dream,' and 'Christ is Born,' which was penned by a Roman Catholic priest who was a friend of Perry.

This lovely melody is only outmatched by the touching lyrics and the heart-gripping Como voice...

'It is He, Christ Who Is Born Today,
Hear Him crying in the manger,
King of heaven, Son of God,
Allelujah, Allelujah....'

During the 1980s Como was honored by RCA Records for being one of only a handful of soloists who had sold 100 million records. During that same decade he was one of the Kennedy Center for the Arts honorees for lifetime achievement.

Como gave his last concert in Ireland in 1994. Already in his 80s and showing the wear and tear of age, he was yet treated like a King by the residents of the country. A parade was held in his honor. A sold-out arena gave a coronation-like ovation as the famed crooner made his way down the middle of the hall, led by a troop of smiling children. The President of Ireland, Mary Rowlinson, was in attendance that night.

The audience was appreciative of each song the beloved Mr. C. gave them that evening, but when Como sang, 'And I Love You So,' it was as if the old Como charm from his youth was re-ignited. His voice came alive on the chorus, 'And yes, I know how lonely life can be...' The audience gave him an ovation right in the middle of the song. It was as if the venerable crooner was back in 1973 singing that song again for the first time. The crowd's reaction only egged him on as he treated them to yet another chorus of the song, demonstrating that even in his 80s the old Como magic was still there.

Mr. Como died in his sleep at his home in Jupiter, Florida in 2001, at the age of 89.

The town of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania had erected a statue in his honor a few years previously.

I know that I am biased, but in my humble opinion there has never been a greater singer in American popular music. There has never been a nicer guy in 'the business.' To this day I still miss him, but especially when Christmas comes...

VooDoo Mathematics with the Jobless Rate

It looks like our illustrious master magicians of voodoo mathematics are at it again with regard to the jobless figures.

Columbia Conservative Examiner has the story.

While our liars in chief explain that the 'recession' is ending, we continue along in Depression-era unemployment figures.

Sorry For the Lack of Posting Today, Folks...

Hello my good friends! Hope you had a great day.

I apologize for the lack of posting today...a lot is going on behind the scenes.

As you know I am getting ready to launch 2 new initiatives soon--'The Liberty Sphere Report' on video, and 'The Liberty Sphere Forum,' which will involve sponsoring seminars, conferences, luncheons, dinners, debates, and such--all in order to push the conservative message of maximum individual liberty, gun rights, low taxes, small government, free markets, and strong national defense.

Some of you may be asked to get involved, particularly those to whom I have linked for stories in the Roundup and in other posts. I may want to use some of you to tell your story, share your expertise, and otherwise 'hold forth' on your political passions.

More information will be forthcoming in due time...

BREAKING! Senate Dems Successfully Keep 500 Billion in Medicare Cuts in HC Bill

This is a breaking news alert from the U.S. Senate.

Senate Democrats have successfully defeated attempts by GOP Senators to strip the HC bill of drastic cuts in Medicare.

Thus, the original $500 billion dollars in cuts to Medicare proposed by Obama and the Democrats will remain in the healthcare bill.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/3/09

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

Vanderboegh is now home from the hospital and he give us this update.

Standing By has an excellent roundup on the Climate-gate scandal.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost alerts us to some anti-gun shenanigans being conducted by the Obamanoids with regard to gun rights and ObamaCare.

Caleb at Gun Nuts has initiated the retaliation against the latest newspaper that dares publish the names of concealed carry holders. As always, we gunnies believe in tit-for-tat. Caleb has a database of the dreaded 'authorized journalists' who are a threat to Constitutional rights!

Tam reports news on a Tennessee gun company that is in hot water with the Feds.

Western Rifle Shooters Association presents a MUST-read on 'the Tactics of Tyranny.'

Days of our Trailers suggests the perfect Christmas gift. Take a look.

The Rustmeister has news of a wonderful gesture initiated by Papa Johns Pizza.

Kurt Hofmann has a MUST-read on the fact that to some people, merely advocating for gun rights is 'an act of terrorism.' How did the USA wind up producing such vermin?

From Free in Idaho: 'The Loser in Chief.' Nuff said.

Our sincere condolences go to GunRights4US in the death of his brother. He and his family need your prayers.

Meeting on the Green does a follow-up on the notion of Congressman Joe Wilson that 'O' is a liar. And he has plenty of proof to back it up!

David Codrea posts a highly intriguing read entitled, 'What Does the Tiger Woods Story Tell Us About Gun Control?'

Say Uncle presents '4th Generation Glock Stuff.' Good reading for gunnies.

Robb Allen shows us some firearms stuff he wants to try out for himself.

Sebastian reports the ominous news that yet another state is considering 'microstamping.' UGH!! When does it end???

Way Up North describes for us what 'global warming' is like way up north in Alaska.

Nicki posts a special message to 'those who still don't get it.' I can't say that I blame her at all.

Alphecca provides the latest news on McDonald v. Chicago before SCOTUS.

Notoriously Conservative shows us a video that highlights the importance of respecting the power of the gun. Young shooters note!

Update on Status of Healthcare Bill in Senate

So, now that the healthcare bill is being debated in the U.S. Senate, what is its current status?

Columbia Conservative Examiner has the story.

It seems the bill has hit a few snags.

COMING IN 2010--'THE LIBERTY SPHERE FORUM'

I am pleased to announce a brand new endeavor being launched by The Liberty Sphere in 2010. It's called 'The Liberty Sphere Forum.'

The Forum will sponsor a series of conferences, seminars, debates, and political luncheons and dinners featuring major speakers--all emphasizing conservative principles such as maximum individual liberty, low taxes, gun rights, small government, free markets, and strong national defense.

Our very first event is still in the planning stage, but I will keep you informed of our progress.

Tea Party members, Oath Keepers, 912 members, gun rights enthusiasts, and conservative Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians will find these gatherings of great value.

As you can see, your donations to my work here are being used for a concrete purpose--to take our message up to a new and distinct level. And you can be a part of it IN PERSON!

Stay tuned for updates...

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/2/09

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

David Codrea starts us off with interesting reading today, entitled, 'Would You Send a Gun to Defend a British Home?'

Kurt Hofmann gives us the latest update on the gun-grabbing evil perpetrated by one Senator Frank Lautenberg.

Speaking of gun-grabbing evil, this witch passed herself off as a friend of gun owners only to turn against them as soon as she was appointed to her Senate seat by the friendly Democrats in New York.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost has 3 MUST-reads today that are of utmost importance:
1. Bloggers Beware! FCC is now watching us!
2. SCOTUS has scheduled a major gun rights case.
2. Gun Ban Considered at Colorado State University.

Days of our Trailers reports that YET ANOTHER MAYOR who belongs to 'the Bastard's' Mayors Against Guns has been convicted of a crime.

Brigid posts another great one entitled, 'Reflections from a Sphere Spinning in Space.'

GunRights4US provides the must-read quote of the day from the great Thomas Sowell.

Way Up North wonders if the U.S. President is busy preparing for citizen uprisings. Something to think about.

Tam makes a very appropriate comment about the editorial staff of the Bloomington, Indiana Herald-Times concerning its stance on making public concealed carry permits.

Say Uncle follows up on the Herald-Times story with an excellent suggestion for gun owners. Read it all.

Gun Nuts has the recap and downloads from last night's edition of Gun Nuts Radio, in case you missed it.

Sebastian provides a most interesting read on gun rights in Pennsylvania history.

Standing By reams Obama and company for steadfastly clinging to a hoax.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight posts a reminder about the necessity for values and ethics in scientific enquiry, or else the whole thing is a sham.

Nicki alerts us to the 'racist a**hole of the day.' Take a look!

To the Global Warming Freaks--It's Over, Go Home

It's all unraveling now.

Columbia Conservative Examiner takes a look at the latest on 'climate-gate.'

But even with overwhelming proof that the entire 'global warming' hysteria was trumped up using manipulated data, the 'true believers' still spout their drivel.

Great News from Mike Vanderboegh

Vanderboegh is alive and well, and progressing nicely, following a heart catherization. We are very happy to hear this good news.

Apparently, the blockage is in only one artery, at 40%, and the problem can be controlled with better management of hypertension.

But, why don't I just let him tell you himself! Go over there and read by clicking HERE.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/1/09

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

CNS has 2 MUST-reads right off the bat:
1. Senate HC bill will force millions of families to pay $2100 more in insurance premiums.
2. WH dismisses Climate-gate because 'most people believe in global warming.' ROFL!!
And what if most people believed in the tooth fairie?

Kurt Hofmann has a quite interesting read entitled, 'Defending Gun Rights by Rejecting Original Intent?'

David Codrea posts an eye-popping read on a Black police group that has endorsed the same types of gun control measures as slave owners!

Rev. Kharma is back after a rather lengthy absence and posts this excellent piece on the Navy Seals and their arrest for simply doing their jobs.

Pax Parabellum provides interesting reading on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' BTW, did you hear Obama's speech tonight may preempt that show? How convenient for the closet Muslim!

Breda posts all the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio. Tune in!

Tam alerts us to a billboard that portrays the sentiments of millions of Americans right now. You MUST see this.

Say Uncle issues a warning that requires immediate action concerning the availability of ammunition. This is the time for activism.

The Herald-Times of Bloomington, Indiana is the source of the latest controversy over the database of concealed carry permits. Here, the newspaper 'explains' its position, as far as it goes.

Robb Allen has a link to something all you guys need to see. And I mean guys of the male variety. Yep. All you men really need to see this. It'll do you good. lol I feel better myself!

The Wandering Minstrel reminds us of the Beretta's 25th anniversary in the military.

Texas Fred provides the news and commentary on the story that police have shot and killed the suspect in the Washington state cop killings.

Walls of the City comments on alcohol consumption and guns. Don't the 2 just automatically go together? Well, maybe not at the same time...

Pam Geller provides pictorial proof that Sarah Palin is hitting it out of the ballpark on her book tour.

Alphecca notes one more good reason why NBC SUCKS!!!

Armed Citizen has a MUST-read on the healthcare bill currently being debated in the Senate. A constitutional attorney highlights the disturbing provisions of the bill and says it's much worse than most people think.

Bush Tax Cuts to Expire; Exposing Obama's Lies

Get set for a doozy today my friends.

In my column at Columbia Conservative Examiner not only do I warn of the coming largest tax increase in history with the expiration of the Bush tax cuts, but I expose the lies of Obama and his minions with regard to tax rates and the legacy of Ronald Reagan.

These clowns have NO claim to the Reagan legacy!