Sunday Roundup--Top Gun-and-Liberty Stories

This is a Sunday version of the 2nd Amendment News Roundup, except it is posted at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Today's edition has 14 links to your guns-and-liberty stories. Take a look. You may well be listed there.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 9/28/09

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

David Codrea calls our attention to a documentary highlighting gun rights activists in this must-read of the day.

From Kurt Hofmann: 'Are Opponents of Amtrak Gun Bill Supporting Terrorism?' and 'If You're Going to Preserve Gun Rights, Shouldn't You......Preserve Gun Rights?'

Western Rifle Shooters Association has several MUST-reads today that you would be wise to delve into: 'Evans-Pritchard: Money Figures Shows There's Trouble Ahead,' 'Malignant Narcissism,' and the doozy of them all on How the Soviets Went About Subverting the Free World Press (chilling lessons for the US today!).

From Vanderboegh: 'So What, and Why, Are They Still Hiding About Oklahoma City? Eric Holder Knows. I Think I'll Ask Him.'

Texas Fred presents the 'douchebag of the week' award to you-know-who. And he has some VERY good reasons for naming this person for this high honor. I concur.

Standing By comments on an excellent article pointing to the latest info on just how wrong the 'global warming' crowd has been. Read it all.

Way Up North posts a must-see video on America from 'Celtic Woman.' This group of exceptional singers/musicians is a breath of fresh air. If you've never seen them or listened to them, it's time you became acquainted.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost has yet another MUST-read today concerning 'Obamanomics' and its consequences of placing us on a road to financial ruin.

Days of our Trailers provides an excellent gun show roundup from this past weekend. Pics included.

Brigid is one of my favorite people, not to mention that her writing skills are next to none. Here she writes about fixing trust issues with guns. Great info!

From John Jacob H: 'Have you Told UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp to Resign? Why Not!?' This intriguing case just begs for investigations.

Squeaks keeps us posted on the life of a gun-loving young college student, and don't forget to read her entries at the Memphis Pets Examiner (her link is at the top left of her blog).

Alphecca reports that the Left wants the American taxpayers to pick up the tab for healthcare for illegal aliens.

Every Blade of Grass perfectly captures my sentiments on why I left the Republican Party back in the 90s. When the Party leadership forsook the basic principles of Reagan, I bolted. And until they determine to get back to those principles of conservatism, I will remain out in Independent Land.

Free in Idaho posts the lolly-palooza 'quote of the day.' Read it, meditate on it, and then ACT.

Say Uncle found some great info on self-defense handguns.

Sebastian notes that the state-run-media is telling gun owners to 'lighten up.' Yeah, right. The day I 'lighten up' about the present assault on liberty in my own country is the day I am either in the grave or have gone slap-raving nuts. Some say I am already the latter. Don't say a word, and don't put silly comments here about that, either! lol (I know some of you too well).

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight tells us the various reasons why he prefers the South. Spot-on, brother!

Notoriously Conservative provides essential reading from someone who read the entire ObamaCare bill, HR 3200, and has the truth about these healthcare bills and what they are really designed to do. It's even worse than what we expected, folks!

Tam observes that we keep going 'down the spiral' and comments on the draconian restrictions on rights. Take a look!

Second Amendment News Roundup for 9/24/09

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

Say Uncle comments on concealed carry in parks and incidental contact.

By the way, Uncle posts this video that has nothing to do with guns or politics, but I sure enjoyed watching it....

Brigid gives us a serving of 'Self-Defense--A Dinnertime Reminder.'

JR provides us with the latest update on his adventure of a lifetime.

Sebastian reports that the latest gun shop to fall target to the jack booted government thugs of the ATF is closing up for good, I am sorry to say.

Western Rifle Shooters Association has commentary on 'Dear Leader's' speech before the United Nations and the 'new world order' it represents. The newly anointed 'Emperor to the Entire World' has spoken!

David Codrea says that now politicians all across the country are beating down the door to take his questionnaire for candidates on gun rights.

Kurt Hofmann presents a good read entitled, 'Gun Rights Are For Everyone.'

Vanderboegh provides thorough investigation into the death of a census worker and the idiotic, boneheaded numbskull lunatic of the State-Run Media (SRM) who blames Glenn Beck for the death. These people are nuts and should be locked up in an insane asylum.

Tam notes that ACORN really hasn't thought through their intention to sue the young undercover investigators who discovered ACORN's corruption.

Billy Beck posts spot-on commentary on the public school teacher leading students to sing praises to Obama.

Free In Idaho says that the gun manufacturer Remington is celebrating quite a milestone in its production line.

GunRights4US has a great political cartoon that just about says it all with regard to U.S. foreign policy.

Nicki posts some photos and a few choice words about a certain loon that's been in the news lately.

Standing By points to an article on ACORN and Barack Obama that's worth a look. Read it all.

Walls of the City has 'a civilized man's traveling case.'

Conservative Libertarian Outpost informs us of the 'Essential Liberty Project.' If you are a parent, grandparent, or concerned patriot who is sick over what is being taught to our young in schools, here is a way to do something about it.

Billy Beck: "Shut the F**k Up, It's Not Your Money"

Billy Beck has somewhat of a sharply-worded response to an imbecile who asks a question on healthcare spending--a question that is a moot point if you believe the premise that before gov't can spend anything, it has to confiscate it from the taxpayers first.

I've been waiting for someone to say it just as BB does right here.

"I Am A Shooter"

I am a shooter. Like those that have gone before me, I am strong and driven, conservative, yet free. I am fiercely individualist, yet connected with my brothers and sisters in arms, family people at home and in the field. I compete with good spirit, yet bond with courage. I celebrate our successes and mourn our fallen. I am your friend or your neighbor. I am your mother, your sister. I am charged with a reverent responsibility and I never forget it, nor should you.

The above excerpt is from Brigid at Home on the Range in her superb piece entitled, "I Am A Shooter."

Do yourself a favor and go over there to read the entire thing. You'll be glad you did.

"Devastating but Accurate"

It is important to note from the start that the struggle between liberty and socialism will never end, at least not in our lifetimes. If by chance it does, it will be because evil has triumphed. As long as people are free to make their own choices, some of those choices will always be for self-destruction or slavery (moral masochism). That is just the nature of human beings. However, once the slavery of socialism is self-imposed through trickery or stealth, there are no more choices. That is the weakness of a free people. The weakness of socialism is that it cannot be revealed for what it truly is until it is too late to stop it. Like all things evil, it cannot stand the light of day.

Read the whole thing here.

A Foreshadowing of Things to Come?

Read this leaflet carefully, as it may save your life or the life of a relative or friend.

In the next few months, personnel and facilities of some or all of the governmental agencies at the local, state, and Federal level listed below will be attacked and destroyed by free American men and women. Those personnel and facilities have been built and used over the past decade to deprive Americans of their basic human rights, including the right to be free from unreasonable arrests, searches, and seizures. The operations of these personnel and facilities violate the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. As such, we are determined to destroy the totalitarian vermin who have placed their interests ahead of their fellow Americans, as well as all of the tyrants' tools possessed by those traitors.

This is an adaptation from a series of leaflets the U.S. sent out to Japanese citizens prior to the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Some believe the day is coming when patriots will be warning fellow citizens of the dire circumstances to come, unless government immediately ceases its assault on our liberties and the Constitution.

Read the whole thing here.

'Southern Conservatives Against Tyranny and Socialism'

So, you think maybe that the notion of millions of armed citizens in the heartland who are completely fed up with the current goons who run the government is just the fear-mongering overkill of the paranoid?

Think again.

A group calling itself, The 5th Column Tyranny Response Corp--Southern Conservatives Against Tyranny and Socialism, is alive and well.

Take a look for the group's goals, objectives, and methods.

Senator Graham Betrays Gun Owners

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-SC, has betrayed the trust of gun owners--and that means most of the people who voted for him in his U.S. Senate re-election bid in 2008--by signing onto a bill, S.391, that would create a central, federally-controlled anti-gun database.

If your pediatrician asks your child about guns in your home, and your child is honest about your gun collection, that information will go into the database. So will the fact that your grandfather, who fought in this nation's wars and protected its streets, was recently diagnosed with depression. He will not longer be allowed to purchase a firearm.

Read the whole thing at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Be prepared to get fighting mad. This bill is an onslaught against American liberty!

Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/11/09

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

Columbia Conservative Examiner explores the issue of academic fraud in America, and apparently it is widespread. Discover how the top universities, even Harvard, fudge on grades in order to pass through the system students with minimal skills!

David Codrea provides hard-copy documentation to the charge that the ATF engages in illegal seizure of property. Take a look!

Kurt Hofmann shows us the many instances when having martial arts skills is simply not enough.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost presents 'Obamanomics Explained.' A good read.

Sipsy Street Irregulars has a timely reminder from Oath Keepers of 'the 10 orders we will not obey.'

Nicki provides a MOST interesting read entitled, 'One Way Ticket to Cuba.'

Mindful Musings informs us that the feds are going to implement 'animal I.D.,' which will pose a significant hardship on farmers.

John Jacob H alerts us to some numbskull group called 'Mothers For Gun Control' that censors opposing comments on its website.

Brigid posts an excellent read that is worth your time to breath it in and let it take hold of you. Thanks for getting me in touch with some things inside, Brigid.

From Days of our Trailers: 'The Full Victim Package.'

Every Blade of Grass gives us a report from a day at the range.

Sebastian has a poll going on which state has the worst gun laws. Go over there and participate!

JR points to 'The Fear Factor--White House Edition.'

Alphecca is raising some cash by selling off some gun stuff. Take a look!

Texas Fred reports the story of a teen who was told by his Christian school not to attend a prom with his girl friend. I was raised Baptist and am still a Baptist, but not that kind. My shell never was that hard.

The Rustmeister says that the VA is accepting applications for post-9/11 GI bill benefits.

Say Uncle updates us on the impending gun battle in Montana.

Notoriously Conservative shows us one good reason why Obama and company can get away with their oppressive shenanigans.

Pax Parabellum reports that Obama has finally done what most of us with more sense in our little finger than progressives have in their entire bodies have been warning about--the gargantuan tax increases to pay for The Chairman's reckless spending have arrived. It ain't pretty.

Rev. Kharma posts essential reading entitled, 'The States vs. The Feds: Conflict Lies Ahead.'

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight makes a vital point about German disarmament and its consequences. Progressives in the U.S. never learned this lesson.

Meeting on the Green publishes THE must-read of the day entitled, 'Liberty's Death Bed.' This is VITAL reading!

Follow-Up to 'Don't Tread on Me' Controversy

It seems that the veracity of the story about the man in Louisiana who was detained by law enforcement due to his bumper-sticker that says 'Don't Tread on Me' is in dispute.

As a follow-up I noticed that World Net Daily has a major, exclusive story on this matter.

The WND reporter contacted the persons involved in Ball, Louisiana, and spoke directly with the person detained by police and his sister-in-law. Their names are being withheld by WND.

Contrary to the opinion of some, I have not found WND to be untrustworthy. I do admit they publish stories that sometimes can be hard to verify due to the extreme sensitive nature of their content...and the fact that you won't find these types of stories reported by anyone else.

And this is why I see their value.

On the other hand, Texas Fred is a blogger that I trust. He says that the story is not true.

Here is Fred's reasoning:

Knowing the cops in that part of the country, the ONLY thing they would have said about that flag is, 'Hey man, where can I get one of those??'

Unless, and on this I am only speculating, unless this happened to be a Dem and/or a Black officer, and then, yeah, this could be real...

Those guys in that part of Louisiana are still flying the Stars and Bars and have *Be a MAN, Join the Klan* stickers on the back of the pickup!!

Something about this story stinks man, not your part, you're reporting from the source, I am going on experience, and the fact that I am from Louisiana, it's my home, and the fact that our entire family, both sides, mine and the wife, are cops, past, present and retired, and the Louisiana branch have ALL called BS on this one...

Just sayin'...

I have absolutely no reason to doubt or question Fred's integrity as he has been a stellar example of honesty in the time I have known him.

But I do believe there is more to this story than what meets the eye. It may not have been Ball police officers that pulled him over. It could have been any number of law enforcement agencies--county, state, etc.

I am also certain that they would not pull him over for merely displaying the bumper sticker, although that may have been an unspoken, underlying reason for doing so. They are not going to subject themselves to legal and disciplinary action, but cops use all sorts of legitimate excuses to pull over drivers, when their ulterior motive is something different.

We also must not forget that the Obama administration sent out a memo to all law enforcement agencies in the country alerting them to the now-infamous 'potential homegrown terrorist' allegation directed at patriotic Americans.

One thing is for certain, if the story turns out to be false, I WILL retract it. Until we get clear proof, stay tuned...

It's The Free Speech, Stupid!

Apparently freedom of expression is a luxury, not a right, that can be exercised unfettered only by the 'chosen ones' of the politically correct.

This is the subject of my article today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Give it a read. This is one of the most important, yet controversial, subjects of our time.

Bill Quietly Becomes Law That Forbids Opposition! (UPDATE)

Note: Scroll down for an important update!

Have you ever heard of legislation in the United States of America that forbids any opposition to it?

Well, we now have it, and it is the law of the land, courtesy of the thugs in the White House and Congress.

Read all about it in my column at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

Thank-you.

Update notice! I went to the Thomas site and downloaded the entire bill from top to bottom so that I could examine it myself. Indeed, the amendment that prevented opposition was included in the final document as a provision to prevent employees in these agencies from engaging in partisan political activity while on the job. I stand corrected.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 4/6/09

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

David Codrea informs us of yet another attack on free speech.

Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner examines the lies, fear, and hatred spread by the Left concerning the cop shooting in Pittsburgh.

Armed and Safe provides an interesting read on the VPC and Eric Holder.

Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner takes a look at brainwashing through simple terminology.

Standing By has a MUST-read on 'defending the Constitution.'

On the Green posts good reading on 'Jefferson's Reset Button.'

From Sipsy Street Irregulars: 'Denninger: The Constitution Dies...to Thunderous Applause.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association reports the infuriating and despicable news that Obama has refused repayment of TARP loans from banks because he wants to keep his control over them! What a damn fascist!

Conservative Libertarian Outpost blogs on 'more lousy Obama nominees'--from the Far Left, naturally.

Texas Fred has an update on sending tea bags to Obama and other politicians to remind them of the big citizen 'tea party' tax protests around the nation on April 15.

Notoriously Conservative points to new numbers that show Obama has divided Americans more than any President in modern history.

The Rustmeister says that the Commercial Appeal has yet another gun-hater spouting nonsense.

Rev. Kharma posts thoughtful reading on the killing in Binghampton, New York, entitled, 'To Serve and Protect (Themselves).'

Nicki thoroughly reams a 'douchebag' over his comments on an NRA gun rights shirt. Take a look!

From Mindful Musings: 'A Giant Has Fallen--May the Rest Follow Quickly.'

John Jacob H provides the recording of armed, uniformed TSA agents interrogating a liberty activist at an airport. His crime? CARRYING CASH!

21 Guns Salute has a series of MUST-see television interviews explaining why TARP happened.

Armed Citizen posts the 1964 Ronald Reagan speech for GOP Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater--a speech that propelled the former actor onto the national political scene. A must-read for ANY liberty-loving American!

2A Musing reports on his day of training at KR Training. Mighty fine reading!

JR shares with us why he loves Ted Nugent. Yes sir!

Pamela Geller thoroughly 'cactus-jacks' the Left over their smear-and-ruin campaign against good people. Wanna know what 'cactus-jack' means? Think 'proctoscope with long, sharp needles!' Read it all. This is great!

CarteachO has another informative read on defensive shotgun skills.

Days of our Trailers informs us of the drawings to be held at the 2A Blogger Bash.

Say Uncle posts major news out of Montana concerning their bill to exempt the state from federal gun laws. Take a look.

Pax Parabellum reports the stunning news that Phoenix police raided the home of a blogger because he criticized them!

From Ride Fast and Shoot Straight: 'Senate Votes to Kill and Maim Our Children.'

Syd provides good reading on newbies and the snubnose.

Traction Control reminds us that April 15 is 'Buy a Gun Day.'

Tam makes a vital point about mass shootings, guns, and first responders.

Dr. Walter Williams, my favorite intellectual, has the MUST-read of the day on the immorality of forcing one American to live for the purposes of another. Do yourself a BIG favor and read this article.

"Obama's Communist Attraction"

Learning from J. Edgar Hoovers, “A Study Of Communism,” the parallels between the attractions of communism presented (economic, sociological, political and psychological) and the current Obama administrations appeal are startling. Hopefully this may help those who worship the dangerous administration, reflect on just what it is they are being led to. The destruction of every freedom they now take for granted.

There is absolutely no doubt that Obama has an affinity for Communist ideals. This article lays out in striking detail the systematic plan of Obama and company to infringe on the liberties of American citizens.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 3/5/09

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

Mike McCarville reports the results of the latest Rasmussen poll concerning gun control and the Obama administration.

Western Rifle Shooters Association proves that the present economic crisis was manufactured-orchestrated. It's called the 'Cloward-Piven Strategy of Orchestrated Crisis' and dates back to at least the 1960s. Read it all!

Dr. Walter Williams, my favorite intellectual and renown economist, shows us the real truth behind government-run healthcare, using examples from Europe as the proof.

Texas Fred has interesting reading regarding the legal issues of the growing state sovereignty movement.

Insight on Freedom comments on this issue with what the Constitution says about state sovereignty.

The Rustmeister points to some good evidence that Keith Olbermann of MSNBC is a fraud.

Walls of the City provides an interesting post on ammunition and what they're made of.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost gives us an eye-opening summary of what the Obama administration has done so far.

Live from the Upper Texas Gulf Coast has some hard-hitting commentary on RNC Chair Michael Steele.

From Bloviating Zeppelin: "Socialism or a Republic--Which Do We Want?"

Sebastian shows us what might happen in the U.S. House of Representatives now that Pelosi had to pull her bill on D.C. voting rights.

Robb Allen says that one of the antis has seen the light on guns...well, almost.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight gives us an example of how government makes everything worse.

Say Uncle reports the latest plan on gun confiscation by Cook County, Illinois.

Pax Parabellum shows us that the great Ronald Reagan would completely blow Obama away in a head-to-head debate!

From Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner: "Touching the 'Third Rail' of Race and Guns."

The War on Guns has essential reading entitled, 'Willful Submission to Illegitimate Authority.'

Armed and Safe blogs on the coming Illinois handgun ban using the 'backdoor' method.

St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner says that the antis are just sitting and perched, waiting for the next gun tragedy to exploit.

Sipsy Street Irregulars has the 'gold, guns, and spam' investment strategy for the age of Obama.

Tam provides a 'right on the money' comment about the Obama healthcare plan. Better start getting your beloved elderly ready!

Nicki wants to know 'who let this dipshit have a computer!?'

The Wandering Minstrel asks a very good question about retirement and jobs in the age of Obama.

Free in Idaho has the quote of the day on liberty. Take a look.

Armed Citizen writes the riveting 'More Reason to Love Obama.' Do yourself a favor and read it!

Alphecca reports the news of yet another attack on free speech at an American college.

2A Musing has the MUST-read of the day from Rick Santelli, the CNBC reporter who created a movement with his outrage against Obama's economic policies.

From Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership: the JPFO Genocide Chart.

'True Grit'

For those like me who adhere to the values and principles embodied by the great John Wayne and the characters he portrayed, here is a masterpiece of exceptional writing that will take you back to an era in America when we were proud to be Americans--strong, self-sufficient, no-nonsense and outspoken advocates for individual liberty.

Brigid, the author of the piece who describes herself as a 'Celtic lass on a small homestead on the Plains, is an extraordinary writer who creates vivid scenes in our minds with the power of words.

In the post linked above, she took me back to a by-gone era of my boyhood and youth, as I idolized John Wayne and aspired to be like him.

I never quite reached my goal, but I still adhere to the values of those movies that depicted a time in America when men were real men, where guns were not evil but positive tools, where it was admirable to stand for something against all odds, and where fighting for the right, for truth, justice, and freedom was not an option but an unquestioned responsibility.

Be sure to read Brigid's post in its entirety, and then tell her how much you appreciate not only her gift as a wordsmith but her stand for liberty.

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.'

To Minimize and Marginalize

This blog is essentially about human liberty. If there is a common thread that holds all if its posts together it would be the fight to protect freedom and to stand against ALL attempts from ANY source to encroach upon that freedom.

One thing I have noticed after roughly 2 years of blogging is that there is an element in the blogosphere that will attempt to minimize and marginalize your voice unless you 'tow the party line,' i.e., agree with them.

Some time ago a fellow blogger warned that there are those around and about who would definitely attempt to minimize my voice.

This is 100% true.

The Liberty Sphere has been totally ignored by some who have received nothing but constant attention by me via the links to their blogs.

But I would be remiss without quickly acknowledging that this group is a minority. Most of you have been most supportive at one time or another.

I realize that this blog is not everyone's cup of tea. My opinions are strong, and I WILL fight for them. I don't mind calling a spade a spade, and that includes 'sacred cows' such as the NRA, the GOP, the Libertarian Party, Google, or any other group or entity that I think is headed down the wrong path on an issue.

This stance has included advertisers. I dropped American Express when they accepted a government bailout.

In fact, I have dropped ALL advertisers at this point. I am not going to be 'beholden' to anybody or afraid to speak my mind for the fear it may 'offend' someone. If anyone wishes to advertise here it will be due to their support for this blog's main purpose--to promote human liberty.

This goes for bloggers and readers as well. If my views on the 2nd Amendment, the 1st Amendment, politics, religion, or any other issue costs me readers and support, then so be it. I would rather forever dwell in the deepest bowels of blogosphere hell than to sell out my convictions in order to placate a misguided audience that may bring me a lot of 'traffic.'

I am not going to kiss ANYBODY's ass. I am my own man and I am capable of thinking quite independently and choosing my own path. I don't need either your approval or your permission.

If this means that I will only have a few hundred readers forever and ever, so be it.

But I will not budge. I will not back down. I will not tone down anything that I feel strongly about. And if this means you can't stomach it and thus won't support this blog, then perhaps all of your supposed support for 'free speech' is nothing more than bullshit.

Free speech, free expression, etc., is about nothing if not supporting speech that you may not like.

Come January I am going to have a 'tip jar' on this blog. If you like what's here, if you support my objectives, then you can support it of your own free will.

Oh, and to those of you wish I would just go away, I will quickly add that I have no intention of going anywhere. I am here to stay. So live with it.

Free speech, free Press, the right to free religious expression, the right to assemble freely, and the right to carry and use guns--these are the things I cherish.

Many obviously believe these values are no longer worth fighting for in America. You won't find that sentiment here. If these values are going down, they are not going down without a fight.

Central to human liberty is truth. And I am going to tell the truth come hell or high water.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/2/08

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

From Texas Fred:
*Panel says U.S. in recession
*Indictments against Cheney and Gonzalez have been dismissed

From the Sipsy Street Irregulars:
*Vanderboegh responds to a critic among the 'pragmatists'
*World stability is hanging by a thread

Sebastian has a great debate going over at Snow Flakes in Hell concerning the 'three percenters' vs. 'the pragmatists.'

Robb Allen reports news on one of the RINOS who's hanging it up.

The Bitch Girls announce they are calling it quits. Bitter says it's just not fun anymore. Sorry to see her go.

Oleg Volk posts another good one that will probably appeal to us old geezers. I'm not quite THAT old, though.

Nicki comments on that numbskull Al Franken's attempt to get the U.S. Senate to nullify the vote in Minnesota and make him the winner over Republican Norm Coleman.

Breda has a personal message for H-S Precision over their use of the man who shot Vicki Weaver and her 10-month old daughter at Ruby Ridge. The subject for tonight's GUN NUTS RADIO program is this very thing. Go over there and take a look for the info.

Walls of the City posts a good read entitled, 'Remembering to Regret.'

Bloviating Zeppelin publishes the MUST-READ of the day--a speech by a Viet Nam War hero who has some poignant words about the state of our nation today. Do yourself a big favor and read it all.

Live From the Upper Texas Gulf Coast comments on the effort in Texas to allow open carry without a permit.

An Ol' Broad's Ramblings posts today's edition of 'Obamarama.' And let me tell you, they are absolutely hilarious!

Michelle Malkin reports that Obama has admitted that he was just a random campaign-quote generator. Hell, we knew that already.

Dr. John Lott presents his brand new op-ed on gun bans and gun control.

Mindful Musings has a sobering quote of the day.

Dark Blog provides for us the perfect example of the definition of 'half-wit.'

Cap'n Bob and the Damsel give us yet another example of the rush to buy guns.

Alphecca reports that 'the Bastard' wants an NFL player jailed for carrying an unregistered firearm.

JR tells us how we can win a new AR-15.

The Wandering Minstrel warns us to be skeptical--be VERY skeptical!

From Codrea's War on Guns:
*Pac-Man Eats Mike Ditka...ROFL!
*Checkpoint Gun-Check
*'The Bastard' and his gang of gun-grabbing Mayors are coming to Cleveland

Murdoc Online has an interesting piece on the length of deployment for U.S. military personnel.